68 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide
Managing Server Tasks Using the OSD

You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch system from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands Dialog Box" on page 68) with the OSD, including engaging Scan mode ("Activating Scan Mode" on page

62)and Broadcast mode ("Activating the Broadcast Dialog Box" on page 60), managing user connections, running diagnostics, and 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, comm

 

interfaces, switch controller, local and remote video, and Interface Adapters.

 

 

Accessing the Commands Dialog Box

From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main Dialog Box" on page 41), click Commands. The Commands dialog box is displayed.