Console switch serial management | HP 409054-003 manual

4.To specify an IPv4 or IPv6 IP address, select Option 2—IP Configuration. Use a static IP address for ease of configuration. If you are using a BootP address, configure the BootP server to provide an IP address to the console switch, and then continue to step 7.

5.If you are using a static IPv4 address, perform the following steps:

a.To specify an IP address, select Option 3—IP Address.

b.To specify a netmask, select Option 4—Netmask.

c.To specify a default gateway, select Option 5—Default Gateway.

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Contents

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 Rack-mount safety instructions Installing the console switchInstallation overview Installation checklist Required tools Rack-mounting the console switchRequired items not included Optional item 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 Installing the interface adapter Connecting the interface adapterInterface adapter overview Server Cascading console switches Cascading console switches overviewCascading console switches matrix HP IP Console Switch with Cascading console switches Servers Cascading console switches Main console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Accessing the Main dialog box Local port operationLocal port operation overview Viewing servers by name, EID, or port Viewing the Port columnViewing the server status column Soft switching to a previous server Soft switchingUsing basic OSD navigation keys Soft switching to a server Keystroke Description Managing routine tasks for servers Security Changing the display behavior Controlling the status flag Selecting the display order of serversSelecting 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 Activating Scan mode Deactivating 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 Establishing LAN connections Console switch serial managementConnecting to the serial management connector Configuring HyperTerminal Configuring Minicom Using the Main Menu Firmware Management Network ConfigurationEnable Debug Messages Set/Change Password Set Web Interface Ports Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance Enable Ldap Debug Messages 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 overview Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSDUpgrading 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 Microsoft Windows operating systems Enabling Tftp for Linux operating systemsVerifying Tftp for Linux operating systems Upgrading the firmware Troubleshooting table Troubleshooting Servers Devices with Virtual Media on Connection length table Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable? Frequently asked questionsCan the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Are the expansion module ports hot-pluggable? How do I access the Main dialog box? How do I cascade console switches?How do I change the keyboard language? Is the console switch operational? 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? What kind of CAT5 cables are supported? What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths? Technical support Before you contact HPHP contact information FCC rating label Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers Federal Communications Commission notice European Union regulatory notice ModificationsCables Canadian 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