HP 409054-003 manual Troubleshooting table

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting table

Problem

Troubleshooting

 

 

The console switch is

1 Determine whether the console switch is powered on.

not working properly.

2 Determine if all the cables are properly connected.

 

 

 

The console switch

Reboot the console switch again (turn the power off and back on again).

hangs after reboot.

 

 

 

The OSD is

Press the Ctrl key twice.

inaccessible.

 

 

 

The local user cannot

Preview the preferences selected in the OSD to determine if the local port display

view the OSD flag.

has been disabled or set to time-out. If the preferences are set not to display the OSD

 

flag or to have the flag time-out, then the OSD flag does not appear.

 

 

The local user cannot

Be sure that the local port keyboard is connected properly and that the keyboard is

activate or view the

valid.

OSD, and the OSD

 

flag disappears.

 

 

 

The OSD is distorted or

Be sure that the monitor supports the refresh rate to which target server is set.

not readable on the

 

local port video

 

display.

 

 

 

The activity indicator

Be sure that the console switch is powered on and that the power source is valid.

light ("Console switch

Be sure that the cables are properly connected.

components" on page

The light blinks for a few seconds at power on, and then goes off for approximately

6) does not appear

when the console

30 seconds. When the light is on, the console switch is functioning normally.

switch is powered on.

 

 

 

The system does not

Be sure that all the console switches are upgraded with the latest firmware.

recognize the

 

cascaded console

 

switches.

 

 

 

Servers are still listed

Perform the Run Diagnostics function from the Diagnostics dialog box, and click the

although they have

Clear button.

been disconnected.

 

 

 

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Contents HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide Intended audience Contents Using Virtual Media Troubleshooting Console switch components Component identificationInterface adapter with Virtual Media components PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Description Installing the console switch Installation overviewInstallation checklist Rack-mount safety instructionsRack-mounting the console switch Required items not includedOptional item Required toolsPerforming a side-mount type a installation Performing a side-mount type B installation Performing a standard-mount installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type a installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation Connecting the console switch Description HP IP Console Viewer overview Connecting the interface adapter Installing the interface adapterInterface adapter overview Server Cascading console switches overview Cascading console switchesCascading console switches matrix HP IP Console Switch with Cascading console switches Servers Cascading console switches Main console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Local port operation Accessing the Main dialog boxLocal port operation overview Viewing the Port column Viewing servers by name, EID, or portViewing the server status column Soft switching Using basic OSD navigation keysSoft switching to a server Soft switching to a previous serverManaging routine tasks for servers Keystroke DescriptionChanging the display behavior SecuritySelecting the display order of servers Controlling the status flagSelecting a key combination to launch the OSD Changing the status flag Flag DescriptionAssigning device types Modifying device typesChanging the keyboard language Changing network configurations Setting local console switch securitySetting and changing the console switch password Recovering a console switch password Enabling Screen Saver modeLocal port operation Disabling the Screen Saver mode Removing screen saver password protectionExiting Screen Saver mode Changing the OSD language Assigning server and serial device namesSetting up a scan pattern Assigning names to serversAdding servers to the scan list Deactivating Scan mode Activating Scan modeRemoving servers from the scan list Using preemption Assigning a preempt timeoutManaging server tasks using the OSD Viewing and disconnecting user connections Checkbox or button DescriptionDisconnecting a user Viewing current user connectionsDisplaying interface adapter status information Displaying version informationLocal port operation Displaying configuration information Decommissioning an interface adapterRunning system diagnostics Activating Run Diagnostics Test DescriptionResetting devices Local port operation Using Virtual Media Virtual Media overviewUsing local Virtual Media Virtual Media resourcesUsing Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration Connecting local Virtual Media Using USB composite media devices Disabling the USB 2.0 functionUsing Virtual Media Enabling the USB 2.0 function Using Virtual Media Using Virtual Media Console switch serial management Connecting to the serial management connectorConfiguring HyperTerminal Establishing LAN connectionsUsing the Main Menu Configuring MinicomNetwork Configuration Enable Debug MessagesSet/Change Password Firmware ManagementRestore Factory Defaults Reset ApplianceEnable Ldap Debug Messages Set Web Interface PortsInput Web Server Certificate ExitConfiguring the console switch NIC Console switch serial management Console switch serial management Recovering a lost console switch serial management password Console switch serial management Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD Upgrading the console switch firmware overviewUpgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading interface adapter firmware Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously Upgrading the firmware Enabling Tftp for Linux operating systems Enabling Tftp for Microsoft Windows operating systemsVerifying Tftp for Linux operating systems Upgrading the firmware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tableServers Connection length table Devices with Virtual Media onFrequently asked questions Can the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack?Are the expansion module ports hot-pluggable? Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable?How do I cascade console switches? How do I access the Main dialog box?How do I change the keyboard language? How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch? How do I look at my console switch firmware version?How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature? Is the console switch operational?What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths? What kind of CAT5 cables are supported?Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbersFederal Communications Commission notice FCC rating labelModifications CablesCanadian notice European Union regulatory noticeJapanese notice Korean class a notice Power cord statement for Japan Acronyms and abbreviations OSD Index Index TFTP, verifying for Linux Tools Troubleshooting Simultaneously