HP 372284-001 manual Operation, Hot Plugging, Powering Off and Restarting, Port Numbering

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Operation

Hot Plugging

The switch supports USB hot plugging. Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to shut down the unit.

Powering Off and Restarting

To power off and restart the switch:

1.Disconnect all of the computers from the switch.

2.Disconnect the external power cable from the switch rear panel.

3.Wait 10 seconds, then plug the external power cable back into the switch rear panel.

4.After the switch is powered up, reconnect the computers.

Port Numbering

Each CPU port on the switch is assigned a port number. The port numbers are marked on the switch rear panel. The Port ID of a computer is the same as the CPU port number to which it is connected. For example, a computer connected to CPU port 3 has a Port ID of 3.

The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM focus, USB peripherals, and audio focus with the hotkey port selection method.

Hotkey Operation

The switch provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure the KVM installation from the console keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM focus, USB peripherals, and audio focus.

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Contents HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Page Contents Chapter Firmware Upgrade Utility Appendix C Specifications Index Page Symbols on Equipment Important Safety InformationAbout This Guide Intended AudienceSymbols in Text Rack StabilityText Conventions Reader’s Comments Getting HelpHP Technical Support HP Website HP Authorized ResellerFeatures IntroductionOverview Hardware Requirements Description Function Front PanelRear panel Rear PanelDesktop Model Hardware Installation InstallationInstallation Installation Rackmount Model Hardware Installation Performing a Side-Mount Installation Performing a Cantilever Installation Cabling the Switch Operation Powering Off and RestartingHot Plugging Port NumberingCycling Through Ports Port SwitchingSelecting a Port Hotkey ActionAuto Scanning Hotkey Setting ModeInvoking HSM Auto ScanningAlternate HSM Invocation Keys Alternate Port Switching KeysKeyboard Operating Platform Keyboard Operating Platform Function KeysUSB Reset Listing Hotkey SettingsDisabling Port Switching Keys Restoring Default SettingsHSM Summary Table Keyboard EmulationSun Keyboard Hotkey SummaryMacintosh Keyboard Macintosh Keyboard EmulationPS/2 Keyboard Macintosh Keyboard Before You Begin Firmware Upgrade UtilityFirmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Firmware Upgrade Utility HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Firmware Upgrade Utility Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Action Troubleshooting Regulatory Model Number Regulatory Compliance NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice Class a EquipmentModifications Class B EquipmentCanadian Notice Avis Canadien European Union Regulatory NoticeCables Italy Power Cord Statement for Japan Japanese NoticeKorean Notice Bsmi Notice Preventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Specifications Table C-1 Switch SpecificationsFunction Specification Index Index-2 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Index-3