Servers Cascading console switches | HP 409054-003 instruction

Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media cascade configuration

Item

1

Description

Servers

Cascading console switches 26

Image 26

HP 409054-003 manual Servers Cascading console switches

Contents

HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide Intended audience Contents Using Virtual Media Troubleshooting Console switch components Component identification Interface adapter with Virtual Media components PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Description Installation checklist Installing the console switchInstallation overview Rack-mount safety instructions Optional item Rack-mounting the console switchRequired items not included 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 Interface adapter overview Installing the interface adapterConnecting the interface adapter Server Cascading console switches matrix Cascading console switchesCascading console switches overview HP IP Console Switch with Cascading console switches Servers Cascading console switches Main console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Local port operation overview Accessing the Main dialog boxLocal port operation Viewing the server status column Viewing servers by name, EID, or portViewing the Port column Soft switching to a server Soft switchingUsing basic OSD navigation keys Soft switching to a previous server Managing routine tasks for servers Keystroke Description Changing the display behavior Security Selecting a key combination to launch the OSD Controlling the status flagSelecting the display order of servers Changing the status flag Flag Description Assigning device types Modifying device types Changing the keyboard language Changing network configurations Setting local console switch security Setting and changing the console switch password Recovering a console switch password Enabling Screen Saver mode Local port operation Disabling the Screen Saver mode Removing screen saver password protection Exiting Screen Saver mode Changing the OSD language Assigning server and serial device names Setting up a scan pattern Assigning names to servers Adding servers to the scan list Removing servers from the scan list Activating Scan modeDeactivating Scan mode Using preemption Assigning a preempt timeout Managing server tasks using the OSD Viewing and disconnecting user connections Checkbox or button Description Disconnecting a user Viewing current user connections Displaying interface adapter status information Displaying version information Local port operation Displaying configuration information Decommissioning an interface adapter Running system diagnostics Activating Run Diagnostics Test Description Resetting devices Local port operation Using Virtual Media Virtual Media overview Using local Virtual Media Virtual Media resources Using 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 function Using Virtual Media Enabling the USB 2.0 function Using Virtual Media Using Virtual Media Configuring HyperTerminal Console switch serial managementConnecting to the serial management connector Establishing LAN connections Using the Main Menu Configuring Minicom Set/Change Password Network ConfigurationEnable Debug Messages Firmware Management Enable Ldap Debug Messages Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance Set Web Interface Ports Input Web Server Certificate Exit 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 firmware Upgrading the console switch firmware overviewUpgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD 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 Verifying Tftp for Linux operating systems Enabling Tftp for Microsoft Windows operating systemsEnabling Tftp for Linux operating systems Upgrading the firmware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting table Servers Connection length table Devices with Virtual Media on Are the expansion module ports hot-pluggable? Frequently asked questionsCan the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable? How do I change the keyboard language? How do I access the Main dialog box?How do I cascade console switches? How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature? How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch?How do I look at my console switch firmware version? Is the console switch operational? What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths? What kind of CAT5 cables are supported? HP contact information Technical supportBefore you contact HP Federal Communications Commission notice Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers FCC rating label Canadian notice ModificationsCables 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