HP 409054-003 instruction

HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide

Part Number 409054-003

August 2008 (Third Edition)

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HP 409054-003 manual HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide

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HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide Intended audience Contents Using Virtual Media Troubleshooting Component identification Console switch components Interface adapter with Virtual Media components PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Description Installation overview Installing the console switchInstallation checklist Rack-mount safety instructions Required items not included Rack-mounting the console switchOptional item Required tools Performing 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 Using basic OSD navigation keys Soft switchingSoft switching to a server Soft switching to a previous server Keystroke Description Managing routine tasks for servers Security Changing the display behavior Selecting the display order of servers Controlling the status flagSelecting a key combination to launch the OSD Flag Description Changing the status flag Modifying device types Assigning device types Changing the keyboard language Setting local console switch security Changing network configurations Setting and changing the console switch password Enabling Screen Saver mode Recovering a console switch password Local port operation Removing screen saver password protection Disabling the Screen Saver mode Exiting Screen Saver mode Assigning server and serial device names Changing the OSD language Assigning names to servers Setting up a scan pattern Adding servers to the scan list Deactivating Scan mode Activating Scan modeRemoving servers from the scan list Assigning a preempt timeout Using preemption Managing server tasks using the OSD Checkbox or button Description Viewing and disconnecting user connections Viewing current user connections Disconnecting a user Displaying version information Displaying interface adapter status information Local port operation Decommissioning an interface adapter Displaying configuration information Running system diagnostics Test Description Activating Run Diagnostics Resetting devices Local port operation Virtual Media overview Using Virtual Media Virtual Media resources Using local Virtual Media Using Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration Connecting local Virtual Media Disabling the USB 2.0 function Using USB composite media devices Using Virtual Media Enabling the USB 2.0 function Using Virtual Media Using Virtual Media Connecting to the serial management connector Console switch serial managementConfiguring HyperTerminal Establishing LAN connections Configuring Minicom Using the Main Menu Enable Debug Messages Network ConfigurationSet/Change Password Firmware Management Reset Appliance Restore Factory DefaultsEnable Ldap Debug Messages Set Web Interface Ports Exit Input Web Server Certificate Configuring 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 table Troubleshooting Servers Devices with Virtual Media on Connection length table Can the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Frequently asked questionsAre 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 look at my console switch firmware version? How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch?How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature? Is the console switch operational? What kind of CAT5 cables are supported? What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths? Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice FCC rating label Cables ModificationsCanadian notice European Union regulatory notice Japanese notice Korean class a notice Power cord statement for Japan Acronyms and abbreviations OSD Index Index TFTP, verifying for Linux Tools Troubleshooting Simultaneously