Managing console switch tasks using the OSD | HP 531671-001 specification

NOTE: Changes made in the Name Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box.

Managing console switch tasks using the OSD

You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on page 38) with the OSD, including:

•Engaging Scan mode ("Activating Scan mode" on page 28) and Broadcast mode

•Managing user connections

•Running diagnostics

•Updating your firmware

Feature	Purpose

Broadcast Enable	Begins broadcasting to your servers. Configures a server list for broadcasting under
	the Setup dialog box.

Scan Enable	Begins scanning your servers. Sets up a list for scanning in the Setup dialog box.

IA Status	Upgrades multiple interface adapters simultaneously.

Display Versions	Displays version information for the console switch, and firmware information for
	individual interface adapters. Enables you to upgrade individual interface adapter
	firmware.

Run Diagnostics	Validates the integrity of your system, including memory, firmware CRC,
	communication interfaces, switch controllers, local and remote video, and interface
	adapters.

Device Reset	Resets local console PS2 devices

Log Out	Logs you out of the OSD. If password protection is enabled, you must enter the
	screen saver password to continue logging out of the OSD.

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HP 531671-001 manual Managing console switch tasks using the OSD

Contents

Part Number March 2009 First Edition HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User Guide Intended audience Contents Upgrading the firmware Connection length requirements Troubleshooting table Before you contact HP HP contact information Regulatory compliance notices Installation checklist Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2Overview Performing a standard-mount installation Rack-mounting the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount installation Performing a side-mount installation Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Description Console switch components Connecting the local console switch Connecting the interface adapters Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterInterface adapter overview To add server names, see Assigning names to servers on Compatible console switch models Cascading console switchesHP IP Console Switch Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Cascading console switches Local port operation Accessing the Main dialog box Viewing the Port column Viewing serversButton Description Soft switching to a server Soft switchingSelecting servers Viewing the Server Status column Configuring switches for soft switching Using basic OSD navigation keysSoft switching to a previous server Disconnecting from a server Accessing the Setup dialog box Configuring the Setup dialog boxManaging routine tasks for servers Function Changing the display behavior Accessing the Menu dialog boxSelecting the display order of servers Button Function Setting a screen delay time Selecting and setting the OSD hot key commandControlling the status flag Displaying the status flag Accessing the Flag dialog boxFlag Description Broadcasting to servers Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxActivating the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting keystrokes Broadcasting mouse movements Setting up a scan pattern Adding servers to the scan list Accessing the Scan dialog boxRemoving servers from the scan list Activating Scan mode Setting local console switch securityDeactivating Scan mode Changing the password Accessing the Security dialog boxSetting password protection Logging in to the console switch Resetting a console switch password Removing the password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Exiting screen saver mode Configuring the Switch and Share modesActivating Screen Saver mode without password protection Deactivating the screen saver Setting the Switch and Share modes Accessing the Switch dialog boxChanging the keyboard language Accessing the Keyboard dialog box Setting the OSD interface languageSelecting the keyboard language Assigning device types Accessing the Devices dialog box Modifying device types Accessing the Names dialog box Assigning names to servers Assigning server names Managing console switch tasks using the OSD Accessing the Commands dialog box Running system diagnostics Activating Run Diagnostics Accessing the Version dialog box Device ResetDisplaying version information Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmwareUpgrading the interface adapter firmware Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously Upgrading the firmware Decommissioning an interface adapter Troubleshooting table TroubleshootingProblem Solution Connection length requirements S02345respawnsbin/agetty -h ttyS0 Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice Cables Modifications European Union regulatory notice Canadian notice Avis Canadien Japanese notice Korean notice Power cord statement for JapanClass a equipment Class B equipment Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index