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... Notice A-5 Japanese Notice ...A-5 Taiwanese Notice...A-5 Appendix B Power Cord Set Requirements General Requirements B-1 Country-Specific Requirements B-2 Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Troubleshooting Tips Appendix E Updating the Firmware Procedure ...E-1 Index vi Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers A-1 Federal Communications Commission Notice A-2 Class A Equipment A-2 Class B Equipment A-3 Modifications...A-3 Cables ...A-3 Declaration of...
... Notice A-5 Japanese Notice ...A-5 Taiwanese Notice...A-5 Appendix B Power Cord Set Requirements General Requirements B-1 Country-Specific Requirements B-2 Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Troubleshooting Tips Appendix E Updating the Firmware Procedure ...E-1 Index vi Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers A-1 Federal Communications Commission Notice A-2 Class A Equipment A-2 Class B Equipment A-3 Modifications...A-3 Cables ...A-3 Declaration of...
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... scanning any or all of the Server Console Switch include: s On-Screen Display (OSD) - Displays system-related information on the Compaq Server Console Switch Software Utility CD. (Not available for use the Server Console Switch in the system. s Password Protection - Provides.... s Alternate Language Selection - Evaluates system performance by providing a password option for a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and power cord. s Switch Firmware Update - s Programmable Scanning - Makes it easy to change the information, even if the unit loses power. The features of the computers...
... scanning any or all of the Server Console Switch include: s On-Screen Display (OSD) - Displays system-related information on the Compaq Server Console Switch Software Utility CD. (Not available for use the Server Console Switch in the system. s Password Protection - Provides.... s Alternate Language Selection - Evaluates system performance by providing a password option for a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and power cord. s Switch Firmware Update - s Programmable Scanning - Makes it easy to change the information, even if the unit loses power. The features of the computers...
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... Commands Screen Functions Field/Button Select/Click to the switch is lost or turned off and each computer must be rebooted. 4-8 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide Commands Screen The Commands screen lists actions you install a switch system, add or remove computers from port to port... and keyboard default settings Press Alt + R Version view firmware version information Press Alt + V *Note 1: Only one user may select Broadcast Active at a time. **Note 2: Snapshot saves the mouse and keyboard information the switch uses to boot up the computers. Figure 4-3. Alternate Method...
... Commands Screen Functions Field/Button Select/Click to the switch is lost or turned off and each computer must be rebooted. 4-8 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide Commands Screen The Commands screen lists actions you install a switch system, add or remove computers from port to port... and keyboard default settings Press Alt + R Version view firmware version information Press Alt + V *Note 1: Only one user may select Broadcast Active at a time. **Note 2: Snapshot saves the mouse and keyboard information the switch uses to boot up the computers. Figure 4-3. Alternate Method...
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... and keyboard, it allows a computer without an attached keyboard or mouse to operate as information about any auxiliary devices connected to the switch to restore the correct settings for the currently selected computer. Resetting the mouse and keyboard attempts to facilitate system troubleshooting and support. To... keyboard connection and rate data and uses this does not correct the problem, press the Reset button on the back panel of the switch firmware as well as though there were a physical device attached to it to the server to emulate the physical mouse and keyboard. NOTE:...
... and keyboard, it allows a computer without an attached keyboard or mouse to operate as information about any auxiliary devices connected to the switch to restore the correct settings for the currently selected computer. Resetting the mouse and keyboard attempts to facilitate system troubleshooting and support. To... keyboard connection and rate data and uses this does not correct the problem, press the Reset button on the back panel of the switch firmware as well as though there were a physical device attached to it to the server to emulate the physical mouse and keyboard. NOTE:...
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... mouse and keyboard information at the secondary switch To open the Main screen at the primary switch. 2. Access OSD menus at the secondary switch to: s Check version information of your firmware s Set up broadcasting s Add another level of the switch system is accomplished at the primary switch. Press Print Scrn to match the setting for the...
... mouse and keyboard information at the secondary switch To open the Main screen at the primary switch. 2. Access OSD menus at the secondary switch to: s Check version information of your firmware s Set up broadcasting s Add another level of the switch system is accomplished at the primary switch. Press Print Scrn to match the setting for the...
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... Star-compliant monitors. Displaying Version Information To facilitate system troubleshooting and support, you can result from 1 to the switch. Screen Turns off monitor. CAUTION: Monitor damage can display the version number of the switch firmware as well as information about any key on the keyboard unlocks the console. The Version screen also displays...
... Star-compliant monitors. Displaying Version Information To facilitate system troubleshooting and support, you can result from 1 to the switch. Screen Turns off monitor. CAUTION: Monitor damage can display the version number of the switch firmware as well as information about any key on the keyboard unlocks the console. The Version screen also displays...
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VERSION Firmware Hardware Dip Switch F Port 1 x.x.x x x x COMPUTER 1 Keyboard Mouse ENABLED DISABLED Rate 2C Rate 100 LEDs 2 Mode 2 Type 101 Res 2 Type Gen Figure 5-9. Press Esc to Version and press Enter; Press Enter. To save the hardware settings. 5-16 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide To display version information and device settings: 1. From the Commands menu...
VERSION Firmware Hardware Dip Switch F Port 1 x.x.x x x x COMPUTER 1 Keyboard Mouse ENABLED DISABLED Rate 2C Rate 100 LEDs 2 Mode 2 Type 101 Res 2 Type Gen Figure 5-9. Press Esc to Version and press Enter; Press Enter. To save the hardware settings. 5-16 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide To display version information and device settings: 1. From the Commands menu...
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...the same port, quit the program. Check that the correct port was typed correctly. Verify that the path to the serial port on the switch. If another program is connected to the com port on the PC computer and to the file is defective, install a new cable. ...Troubleshooting Tips D-7 Table D-6 Firmware Update Troubleshooting Symptom Firmware does not download Probable Cause Cable problems File Not Found or Can't Open messages received after typing the filename Incorrect filename or path...
...the same port, quit the program. Check that the correct port was typed correctly. Verify that the path to the serial port on the switch. If another program is connected to the com port on the PC computer and to the file is defective, install a new cable. ...Troubleshooting Tips D-7 Table D-6 Firmware Update Troubleshooting Symptom Firmware does not download Probable Cause Cable problems File Not Found or Can't Open messages received after typing the filename Incorrect filename or path...
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Procedure To update the firmware you need the following: s Computer running MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95/98 s Available serial communications port on the computer s Standard serial cable (DB9-male) that connects between the switch and the PC computer s Firmware update The application code of the switch resides in FLASH, and therefore can update the firmware of the switch. The port communication settings are automatically configured to allow direct downloading from the connected computer. E Appendix Updating the Firmware You can be quickly and easily updated.
Procedure To update the firmware you need the following: s Computer running MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95/98 s Available serial communications port on the computer s Standard serial cable (DB9-male) that connects between the switch and the PC computer s Firmware update The application code of the switch resides in FLASH, and therefore can update the firmware of the switch. The port communication settings are automatically configured to allow direct downloading from the connected computer. E Appendix Updating the Firmware You can be quickly and easily updated.
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E-2 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide To update firmware: 1. If C is the drive to which the switch is attached. Press Enter. 6. Press Enter. Go to open the OSD menus. 3. If C is the drive to which the file is saved, at the DOS ... back panel of the computer to step 7 if using the prompted input mode. Once the firmware is completed. Single Entry 7. The filename will have a .bin extension. Follow steps 4 through 6 if using the single entry mode. The switch automatically reboots after the update is updated, a message displays: 100% Complete. Press Print Scrn to...
E-2 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide To update firmware: 1. If C is the drive to which the switch is attached. Press Enter. 6. Press Enter. Go to open the OSD menus. 3. If C is the drive to which the file is saved, at the DOS ... back panel of the computer to step 7 if using the prompted input mode. Once the firmware is completed. Single Entry 7. The filename will have a .bin extension. Follow steps 4 through 6 if using the single entry mode. The switch automatically reboots after the update is updated, a message displays: 100% Complete. Press Print Scrn to...
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...Attaching the side-mount rails 2-6 Attaching the slide rail brackets 2-8 Broadcast screen 4-25 Commands screen 4-8 Connecting the 2-Port KVM cable 2-5 Connecting the wires 3-6 Device Modify screen 4-12 Device screen 4-11 Device Settings screen (Simplified OSD) 5-17...(Simplified OSD) 5-2 Setup screen 4-7 Single 4-Port unit 1-3 Sliding the switch box into the rack 2-9 Sliding the switch box into the rack-mount brackets 2-15 Tiered configuration 1-4, 3-9 Version screen 4-9 Wiring diagram 3-6 firmware update, troubleshooting D-7 updating 1-3, E-1 version, viewing information 4-8 flag appearance ...
...Attaching the side-mount rails 2-6 Attaching the slide rail brackets 2-8 Broadcast screen 4-25 Commands screen 4-8 Connecting the 2-Port KVM cable 2-5 Connecting the wires 3-6 Device Modify screen 4-12 Device screen 4-11 Device Settings screen (Simplified OSD) 5-17...(Simplified OSD) 5-2 Setup screen 4-7 Single 4-Port unit 1-3 Sliding the switch box into the rack 2-9 Sliding the switch box into the rack-mount brackets 2-15 Tiered configuration 1-4, 3-9 Version screen 4-9 Wiring diagram 3-6 firmware update, troubleshooting D-7 updating 1-3, E-1 version, viewing information 4-8 flag appearance ...
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... disable power cord grounding feature 3-4 electrical shock x guidelines for connecting DC power source 3-5 rack preinstallation 2-1 rack stability xi website, Compaq xii weight 2-Port unit C-1 4- figure 3-9 tiered switch configurations 3-8 troubleshooting D-1 firmware update D-7 keyboard D-3 mouse D-6 status symbols D-2 switch D-6 video D-1 U unattended reboot 3-7 V Version button 4-8 version information displaying on 2-Port unit 5-15 Version screen 4-9 figure 4-9 video modes supported...
... disable power cord grounding feature 3-4 electrical shock x guidelines for connecting DC power source 3-5 rack preinstallation 2-1 rack stability xi website, Compaq xii weight 2-Port unit C-1 4- figure 3-9 tiered switch configurations 3-8 troubleshooting D-1 firmware update D-7 keyboard D-3 mouse D-6 status symbols D-2 switch D-6 video D-1 U unattended reboot 3-7 V Version button 4-8 version information displaying on 2-Port unit 5-15 Version screen 4-9 figure 4-9 video modes supported...