IP Console Switch User Guide
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... Type B Installation 17 Installing the Expansion Module 21 Overview...21 Installation Checklist...21 Kit Contents...21 Installing the Expansion Module Hardware 21 Performing a Side-Mount Installation 22 Performing a Rail-Mount Installation 23 Performing a Velcro-Mount Installation 24 Configuring the Expansion Module 24 Installing a PS/2 or USB Interface Adapter 25 Overview...25 Configuring the Interface Adapter ...25 Installing a Serial Interface Adapter 27 Overview...27 Installing the Serial Interface Adapter 28 Optimal Performance Settings ...29 Serial Interface Adapter Modes...
... Type B Installation 17 Installing the Expansion Module 21 Overview...21 Installation Checklist...21 Kit Contents...21 Installing the Expansion Module Hardware 21 Performing a Side-Mount Installation 22 Performing a Rail-Mount Installation 23 Performing a Velcro-Mount Installation 24 Configuring the Expansion Module 24 Installing a PS/2 or USB Interface Adapter 25 Overview...25 Configuring the Interface Adapter ...25 Installing a Serial Interface Adapter 27 Overview...27 Installing the Serial Interface Adapter 28 Optimal Performance Settings ...29 Serial Interface Adapter Modes...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... side-mounted into the rack, connect the HP IP Console Switch to a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on , the power cord is connected, and the power source is valid. and round-hole rails − Type B-Square-hole rails NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch cannot be sure that the power is displayed after a few seconds. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 11 NOTE: Before installing the HP IP Console Switch into a rack with...
... side-mounted into the rack, connect the HP IP Console Switch to a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on , the power cord is connected, and the power source is valid. and round-hole rails − Type B-Square-hole rails NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch cannot be sure that the power is displayed after a few seconds. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 11 NOTE: Before installing the HP IP Console Switch into a rack with...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... the local ports of the HP IP Console Switch and HP KVM Server Console Switch, or by using the HP IP Console Viewer software. 27 Installing a Serial Interface Adapter In This Section Overview ...27 Installing the Serial Interface Adapter 28 Optimal Performance Settings...29 Serial Interface Adapter Modes ...29 Serial Interface Adapter Pinouts 34 Attaching the Power Supply to the Rack Using Velcro 34 Overview The HP Serial Interface Adapter is a serial-to-VGA converter, which permits VT100-capable devices to be viewed from a VGA server. The serial data is not accessed but...
... the local ports of the HP IP Console Switch and HP KVM Server Console Switch, or by using the HP IP Console Viewer software. 27 Installing a Serial Interface Adapter In This Section Overview ...27 Installing the Serial Interface Adapter 28 Optimal Performance Settings...29 Serial Interface Adapter Modes ...29 Serial Interface Adapter Pinouts 34 Attaching the Power Supply to the Rack Using Velcro 34 Overview The HP Serial Interface Adapter is a serial-to-VGA converter, which permits VT100-capable devices to be viewed from a VGA server. The serial data is not accessed but...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... below the HP IP Console Switch. Compatible HP KVM Server Console Switch models include: • 1 x 8 [PN: 336044 (-B21)] • 2 x 16 [PN: 336045 (-B21)] All HP KVM Console Switches must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur if these specific cascading sequences are not followed. 38 HP IP Console Switch User Guide The following HP KVM Server Console Switches can...
... below the HP IP Console Switch. Compatible HP KVM Server Console Switch models include: • 1 x 8 [PN: 336044 (-B21)] • 2 x 16 [PN: 336045 (-B21)] All HP KVM Console Switches must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur if these specific cascading sequences are not followed. 38 HP IP Console Switch User Guide The following HP KVM Server Console Switches can...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Locate a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to access the local OSD. 1. Update the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch firmware. 11. Update all attached Interface Adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to the server connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the server. 5. Connect the Interface Adapter to this system. 6. Connect the local port KVM cable to the RJ-45 port on the monitor. 9. Connect the other servers to be...
Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Locate a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to access the local OSD. 1. Update the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch firmware. 11. Update all attached Interface Adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to the server connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the server. 5. Connect the Interface Adapter to this system. 6. Connect the local port KVM cable to the RJ-45 port on the monitor. 9. Connect the other servers to be...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... up to set the Preempt Timeout value. Changes the display, timing, color, and location of the OSD after pressing the Print Scrn key. Allows you to delay display of the status flag. Changing the Display Behavior From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu Dialog Box" on page 54), the display order of servers, HP IP Console Switch connection mode, and a time to name Interface Adapters.
... up to set the Preempt Timeout value. Changes the display, timing, color, and location of the OSD after pressing the Print Scrn key. Allows you to delay display of the status flag. Changing the Display Behavior From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu Dialog Box" on page 54), the display order of servers, HP IP Console Switch connection mode, and a time to name Interface Adapters.
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... console switch models 37 component identification 7 components 7, 25, 40, 43 configuration mode 31 configuration of system 24, 25, 40, 43 configuration options 41 configuring Minicom 93 configuring servers for soft switching 50 configuring the Expansion module 24 configuring the HP IP Console Switch 91 configuring the Interface Adapter 25 configuring the Setup dialog box 52 connecting locally 113 connection length 107, 114 connection problems 113 console switch hangs 103 controlling the Status flag 55 creating macros 33 current user connections 76 D deactivating Scan mode...
... console switch models 37 component identification 7 components 7, 25, 40, 43 configuration mode 31 configuration of system 24, 25, 40, 43 configuration options 41 configuring Minicom 93 configuring servers for soft switching 50 configuring the Expansion module 24 configuring the HP IP Console Switch 91 configuring the Interface Adapter 25 configuring the Setup dialog box 52 connecting locally 113 connection length 107, 114 connection problems 113 console switch hangs 103 controlling the Status flag 55 creating macros 33 current user connections 76 D deactivating Scan mode...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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...34 Serial Interface Adapter, optimal performace setttings 29 series number 117 server connection 106, 110 server names 73 server states 48 server, viewing and selecting 46 setting local console switch security 61, 62, 63, 64 setting password protection 62 setting up a network 91 setting up a scan pattern 59 Index 127 Setup menu 52, 53 side-mount 22 soft switching 50 T TFTP 95 troubleshooting 101 U upgrading cascade console switch firmware 103, 104 upgrading firmware using TFTP 95 upgrading HP IP Console Switch firmware 97 upgrading Interface Adapter firmware 87 user connections 75 User Status...
...34 Serial Interface Adapter, optimal performace setttings 29 series number 117 server connection 106, 110 server names 73 server states 48 server, viewing and selecting 46 setting local console switch security 61, 62, 63, 64 setting password protection 62 setting up a network 91 setting up a scan pattern 59 Index 127 Setup menu 52, 53 side-mount 22 soft switching 50 T TFTP 95 troubleshooting 101 U upgrading cascade console switch firmware 103, 104 upgrading firmware using TFTP 95 upgrading HP IP Console Switch firmware 97 upgrading Interface Adapter firmware 87 user connections 75 User Status...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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.... A firmware upgrade to this case, temporarily disable the FIPS module. In FIPS mode, encryption ciphers are restricted to the default state (Setup Port menu) disables the FIPS mode. When FIPS is enabled, if the keyboard, mouse, or video encryption is set to 128-bit SSL or DES, the encryption level is automatically changed to the appliance as the appliance is disabled, the User Database and Appliance Configuration files saved...
.... A firmware upgrade to this case, temporarily disable the FIPS module. In FIPS mode, encryption ciphers are restricted to the default state (Setup Port menu) disables the FIPS mode. When FIPS is enabled, if the keyboard, mouse, or video encryption is set to 128-bit SSL or DES, the encryption level is automatically changed to the appliance as the appliance is disabled, the User Database and Appliance Configuration files saved...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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... settings for repair. To upgrade the interface adapter firmware: 1. Select the interface adapter you want to the factory for the interface adapter: o Baud Rate o Data Bits o Parity o Stop Bits o Flow Control o DTR Mode o Pinout - Local console UI settings Only the Administrator can make changes to the local port UI settings, such as: • Enabling/Disabling local port user authentication, requiring users to log in to the management port of an individual interface adapter: 1. If you are managing a Cisco device, select Cisco and connect...
... settings for repair. To upgrade the interface adapter firmware: 1. Select the interface adapter you want to the factory for the interface adapter: o Baud Rate o Data Bits o Parity o Stop Bits o Flow Control o DTR Mode o Pinout - Local console UI settings Only the Administrator can make changes to the local port UI settings, such as: • Enabling/Disabling local port user authentication, requiring users to log in to the management port of an individual interface adapter: 1. If you are managing a Cisco device, select Cisco and connect...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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... in USB 1.1 mode. In addition, you to connect shared media to manage systems more efficiently by performing operating system installation, operating system recovery, program installation, file transfers, and BIOS updates from the console switch local OSD, enabling the interface adapter to the console switch using the PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media for Intel®-based HP ProLiant G4 and later servers support composite USB 2.0 devices. Using a console switch with Virtual Media. The console switch enables you can map a removable...
... in USB 1.1 mode. In addition, you to connect shared media to manage systems more efficiently by performing operating system installation, operating system recovery, program installation, file transfers, and BIOS updates from the console switch local OSD, enabling the interface adapter to the console switch using the PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media for Intel®-based HP ProLiant G4 and later servers support composite USB 2.0 devices. Using a console switch with Virtual Media. The console switch enables you can map a removable...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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... the problem cannot be recorded or monitored. • If you call 1-800-334-5144. For more information on obtaining the Onboard Administrator SHOW ALL report, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/OAlog). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on the HP...
... the problem cannot be recorded or monitored. • If you call 1-800-334-5144. For more information on obtaining the Onboard Administrator SHOW ALL report, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/OAlog). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on the HP...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... Internet Explorer 7...265 Mozilla Firefox...269 Upgrading the firmware ...271 Using the file system to upgrade firmware 271 Using TFTP for firmware upgrades...272 TFTP for Linux operating systems ...272 Upgrading the firmware using TFTP on Linux operating systems 273 HP IP Console Switch directory services integration setup tutorial 276 HP IP Console Switch directory service setup 276 Hardware configuration used for this example 276 Settings used for this example...277 Authentication and group-level access controls 277 Authentication only...289 LDAP client behavior...
... Internet Explorer 7...265 Mozilla Firefox...269 Upgrading the firmware ...271 Using the file system to upgrade firmware 271 Using TFTP for firmware upgrades...272 TFTP for Linux operating systems ...272 Upgrading the firmware using TFTP on Linux operating systems 273 HP IP Console Switch directory services integration setup tutorial 276 HP IP Console Switch directory service setup 276 Hardware configuration used for this example 276 Settings used for this example...277 Authentication and group-level access controls 277 Authentication only...289 LDAP client behavior...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... main menu task list, select Programs>Settings>Peripherals. 3. In this window, you can be used, HP recommends a dedicated, switched 100Base-T network (or better) for the HP IP Console Viewer to the fourth position from the LAN port on the rear panel of the HP IP Console Switch to the network, and then power on all attached systems. The following Linux example uses Red Hat 3.0. Connect the network cable from the...
... main menu task list, select Programs>Settings>Peripherals. 3. In this window, you can be used, HP recommends a dedicated, switched 100Base-T network (or better) for the HP IP Console Viewer to the fourth position from the LAN port on the rear panel of the HP IP Console Switch to the network, and then power on all attached systems. The following Linux example uses Red Hat 3.0. Connect the network cable from the...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... the serial console switch to have a serial console port connected to a serial console switch, in addition to being connected to change . 8. To rename an interface adapter through 5 for example, the Launch KVM Session and Launch Serial Session task buttons). Access the serial console switch ("Accessing console switches" on the serial console switch, resynchronize the server list in the Servers column that you want to resynchronize. Using the serial console switch CLI, issue a Port Set command with the Names dialog box. Using the KVM console switch OSD, configure the server name...
... the serial console switch to have a serial console port connected to a serial console switch, in addition to being connected to change . 8. To rename an interface adapter through 5 for example, the Launch KVM Session and Launch Serial Session task buttons). Access the serial console switch ("Accessing console switches" on the serial console switch, resynchronize the server list in the Servers column that you want to resynchronize. Using the serial console switch CLI, issue a Port Set command with the Names dialog box. Using the KVM console switch OSD, configure the server name...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... Automatic Sharing is viewing this server, a message prompts you to terminate the local user's session (if you are not configured to accept digital share mode session. To preempt a local user: 1. Select Launch KVM Session. -orSelect the server, and press Enter. Click Yes to take control of a server from another (remote or local) user with lesser or equal access level. Using preemption mode (HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media...
... Automatic Sharing is viewing this server, a message prompts you to terminate the local user's session (if you are not configured to accept digital share mode session. To preempt a local user: 1. Select Launch KVM Session. -orSelect the server, and press Enter. Click Yes to take control of a server from another (remote or local) user with lesser or equal access level. Using preemption mode (HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... automatically replaces these variables when the application runs. 13. When enabled, the default global settings specified in Serial Session Viewer application will be used , and all other portions of the Application to this checkbox is selected, the Serial Session Viewer Telnet window opens before login option. Enter command line arguments in application option. When enabled, the built-in Options will be used along with default CLI telnet port...
... automatically replaces these variables when the application runs. 13. When enabled, the default global settings specified in Serial Session Viewer application will be used , and all other portions of the Application to this checkbox is selected, the Serial Session Viewer Telnet window opens before login option. Enter command line arguments in application option. When enabled, the built-in Options will be used along with default CLI telnet port...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... default value is given access to the Directory Service. o If the value Serial Appliance Admin is found, the user is given administrator access to the serial console switch and any connected servers for Query Mode (Console Switch) or to any devices for the console switch user is made to the server. o If the value Serial User Admin is found , the user is used to test LDAP or console switch settings) A user name and password query for the HP IP Console Viewer user...
... default value is given access to the Directory Service. o If the value Serial Appliance Admin is found, the user is given administrator access to the serial console switch and any connected servers for Query Mode (Console Switch) or to any devices for the console switch user is made to the server. o If the value Serial User Admin is found , the user is used to test LDAP or console switch settings) A user name and password query for the HP IP Console Viewer user...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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In the Verify Password box, enter the password again. 7. Click Set User Access Rights. Enter the new password for this user. Click the Configure tab. 2. Click Delete. 5. Click the Configure tab. 2. a. Click Yes. Select the Enable Lock-Outs checkbox. Using the on-board Web interface (OBWI) 234 Select the access level for this user. 8. c. Changing a user password 1. Locking and unlocking user accounts If a user enters an invalid password five consecutive times and the Security...
In the Verify Password box, enter the password again. 7. Click Set User Access Rights. Enter the new password for this user. Click the Configure tab. 2. Click Delete. 5. Click the Configure tab. 2. a. Click Yes. Select the Enable Lock-Outs checkbox. Using the on-board Web interface (OBWI) 234 Select the access level for this user. 8. c. Changing a user password 1. Locking and unlocking user accounts If a user enters an invalid password five consecutive times and the Security...
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..., 236 troubleshooting 258 troubleshooting, certificate errors 260 tutorial, directory services integration setup 275 U UID mask, multiple factor credentials 305 UID mask, single factor credentials 297 UID masks, simple and complex 290 upgrading console switch firmware 70, 218, 242 upgrading firmware, Linux operating systems 271, 272 upgrading interface adapter firmware 65, 71, 219 upgrading interface adapter firmware individually 245 upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 245 USB 2.0 composite device limitations 91 USB devices, resetting on server 96 user accounts, configuring 43...
..., 236 troubleshooting 258 troubleshooting, certificate errors 260 tutorial, directory services integration setup 275 U UID mask, multiple factor credentials 305 UID mask, single factor credentials 297 UID masks, simple and complex 290 upgrading console switch firmware 70, 218, 242 upgrading firmware, Linux operating systems 271, 272 upgrading interface adapter firmware 65, 71, 219 upgrading interface adapter firmware individually 245 upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 245 USB 2.0 composite device limitations 91 USB devices, resetting on server 96 user accounts, configuring 43...