HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User Guide
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... Assigning names to servers ...36 Managing console switch tasks using the OSD 37 Accessing the Commands dialog box 38 Running system diagnostics...38 Activating Run Diagnostics...39 Device Reset ...40 Displaying version information ...40 Accessing the Version dialog box ...40 Upgrading the firmware ...41 Upgrading the console switch firmware...41 Upgrading the interface adapter firmware 41 Upgrading interface...
... Assigning names to servers ...36 Managing console switch tasks using the OSD 37 Accessing the Commands dialog box 38 Running system diagnostics...38 Activating Run Diagnostics...39 Device Reset ...40 Displaying version information ...40 Accessing the Version dialog box ...40 Upgrading the firmware ...41 Upgrading the console switch firmware...41 Upgrading the interface adapter firmware 41 Upgrading interface...
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...-on sequence-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. If an interface adapter is cascaded below the HP IP Console Switch. The following information. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you cascade console switches, review the following HP IP Console Switches can be sure that the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is used to cascade...
...-on sequence-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. If an interface adapter is cascaded below the HP IP Console Switch. The following information. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you cascade console switches, review the following HP IP Console Switches can be sure that the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is used to cascade...
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NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to the server connection port on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. Cascading console switches 15 Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Not shown Description Server PS/2 interface adapter...
NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to the server connection port on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. Cascading console switches 15 Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Not shown Description Server PS/2 interface adapter...
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... integrity of the OSD. Upgrades multiple interface adapters simultaneously. Local port operation 37 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...
... integrity of the OSD. Upgrades multiple interface adapters simultaneously. Local port operation 37 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...
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...Diagnostics" on each system controller. Indicates the total number of the main board RAM. Test Description Memory Test Firmware CRCs Comm Interfaces Switch Controller Local Video Online IAs Offline IAs Suspect IAs Reports the condition of currently connected and powered interface adapters.... Validates the current firmware images stored in the past and are either unavailable for each image and comparing those results to check the main board functions subsystems (memory, intra-board communications, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 control, and the video channels...
...Diagnostics" on each system controller. Indicates the total number of the main board RAM. Test Description Memory Test Firmware CRCs Comm Interfaces Switch Controller Local Video Online IAs Offline IAs Suspect IAs Reports the condition of currently connected and powered interface adapters.... Validates the current firmware images stored in the past and are either unavailable for each image and comparing those results to check the main board functions subsystems (memory, intra-board communications, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 control, and the video channels...
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... ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 40) enables you can re-establish operation of the box lists the firmware application and subsystem versions in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. The Commands dialog box appears. 2. Device Reset If your local PS/2 keyboard and mouse lock up, you... to view the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 versions, as well as keyboard and mouse information for the local console. 1. The top half of these peripherals by issuing a device reset. The Version dialog box appears....
... ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 40) enables you can re-establish operation of the box lists the firmware application and subsystem versions in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. The Commands dialog box appears. 2. Device Reset If your local PS/2 keyboard and mouse lock up, you... to view the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 versions, as well as keyboard and mouse information for the local console. 1. The top half of these peripherals by issuing a device reset. The Version dialog box appears....
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.... You see a progress bar for each of the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 2. Upgrading the firmware 41 Click Done. When the firmware is not done until all updates have been loaded. Go to load the firmware. 4. Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmware 1. The update process has three updates-Loading Application Firmware, Loading Graphics Chip, and Loading System Data. The...
.... You see a progress bar for each of the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 2. Upgrading the firmware 41 Click Done. When the firmware is not done until all updates have been loaded. Go to load the firmware. 4. Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmware 1. The update process has three updates-Loading Application Firmware, Loading Graphics Chip, and Loading System Data. The...
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... IA Status window. 3. NOTE: Wait until the OSD indicators are displayed as green before continuing. Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the firmware 42 The IA Upgrade dialog box appears. Click OK to the console switch by checking the Auto Upgrade box in progress. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box... ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Commands>IA Status. The OSD indicators appear yellow while the upgrade is complete. Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 1. The IA Status dialog box appears. 2.
... IA Status window. 3. NOTE: Wait until the OSD indicators are displayed as green before continuing. Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the firmware 42 The IA Upgrade dialog box appears. Click OK to the console switch by checking the Auto Upgrade box in progress. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box... ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Commands>IA Status. The OSD indicators appear yellow while the upgrade is complete. Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 1. The IA Status dialog box appears. 2.
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NOTE: This method of loading the interface adapter firmware will always overwrite the current version of firmware. 1. HP recommends upgrading your interface adapters simultaneously ("Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 17), click Commands>Display Versions. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 42), which only upgrades interface adapters needing a new version of firmware in the interface adapter. The Version dialog box appears. 2. Upgrading the firmware 43 Click IA. The IA Selection dialog box appears.
NOTE: This method of loading the interface adapter firmware will always overwrite the current version of firmware. 1. HP recommends upgrading your interface adapters simultaneously ("Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 17), click Commands>Display Versions. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 42), which only upgrades interface adapters needing a new version of firmware in the interface adapter. The Version dialog box appears. 2. Upgrading the firmware 43 Click IA. The IA Selection dialog box appears.
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...Firmware. For more information, see Accessing the Main dialog box (on page 17). 2. Select a server that is connected to the interface adapter before using it again. 1. To close the Target Selection window, click X or press the Esc key. After decommissioning an interface adapter, reboot the server connected to the rack console switch... with an interface adapter. 5. Click IA. Decommissioning an interface adapter IMPORTANT: Decommissioning an interface adapter restores the factory defaults, removing any assigned server names and ...
...Firmware. For more information, see Accessing the Main dialog box (on page 17). 2. Select a server that is connected to the interface adapter before using it again. 1. To close the Target Selection window, click X or press the Esc key. After decommissioning an interface adapter, reboot the server connected to the rack console switch... with an interface adapter. 5. Click IA. Decommissioning an interface adapter IMPORTANT: Decommissioning an interface adapter restores the factory defaults, removing any assigned server names and ...
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... local user cannot view the OSD flag. firmware version 3.0.0 or later. The console switch system is inaccessible because the password is valid. The activity indicator light ("Console switch components" on page 11) does not display when the console switch is powered on. • Be sure ...that the monitor is connected properly and the OSD flag disappears. Troubleshooting Connection length requirements The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 offers optimum video performance when the distance between the server and console switch is 15 m (50 ft) or less (1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz, worst ...
... local user cannot view the OSD flag. firmware version 3.0.0 or later. The console switch system is inaccessible because the password is valid. The activity indicator light ("Console switch components" on page 11) does not display when the console switch is powered on. • Be sure ...that the monitor is connected properly and the OSD flag disappears. Troubleshooting Connection length requirements The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 offers optimum video performance when the distance between the server and console switch is 15 m (50 ft) or less (1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz, worst ...
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... F Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 48, 49 firmware, loading interface adapter individually 42 H HP IP Console Switch 14 I installation checklist 6 installation, cantilever mount 8 installation, side mount 9 installation, standard-mount 7 installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13 installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 6 interface adapter configuration 13 interface adapter firmware, loading 42 interface adapter firmware, upgrading 41, 42 Index 53
... F Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 48, 49 firmware, loading interface adapter individually 42 H HP IP Console Switch 14 I installation checklist 6 installation, cantilever mount 8 installation, side mount 9 installation, standard-mount 7 installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13 installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 6 interface adapter configuration 13 interface adapter firmware, loading 42 interface adapter firmware, upgrading 41, 42 Index 53
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... K keyboard language, changing 33 kit contents 6 Korean notices 51 L loading interface adapter firmware 42 local port operation 17 logging in to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 29 M managing routine tasks for servers 21 managing server tasks 37 Menu dialog box 22 modes, Switch and Share 31, 32 modifications, FCC notice 49 modifying device types 35 N Names...
... K keyboard language, changing 33 kit contents 6 Korean notices 51 L loading interface adapter firmware 42 local port operation 17 logging in to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 29 M managing routine tasks for servers 21 managing server tasks 37 Menu dialog box 22 modes, Switch and Share 31, 32 modifications, FCC notice 49 modifying device types 35 N Names...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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...HP consoles, switches, and accessories 3 HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 4 HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media 4 Interface adapters ...5 CAT5 cabling ...6 Designing a consoling solution ...7 Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking 7 Virtual media functionality...8 Local versus remote management ...9 Remote KVM console...KVM console operation...16 Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology 17 Integrating legacy KVM components ...18 KVM consoling example...18 Implementation best practices...19 Firmware upgrades...
...HP consoles, switches, and accessories 3 HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 4 HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media 4 Interface adapters ...5 CAT5 cabling ...6 Designing a consoling solution ...7 Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking 7 Virtual media functionality...8 Local versus remote management ...9 Remote KVM console...KVM console operation...16 Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology 17 Integrating legacy KVM components ...18 KVM consoling example...18 Implementation best practices...19 Firmware upgrades...
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... servers: • HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard and Monitor (RKM) • HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media (2x1x16 and 4x1x16 models available) • HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media • Interface adapters for managing a server system through one or more consoles. HP KVM and serial consoling components HP TFT7600 RKM HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and IP Console Viewer PS/2, USB, Virtual Media Interface Adapters HP Server Console Switch...
... servers: • HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard and Monitor (RKM) • HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media (2x1x16 and 4x1x16 models available) • HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media • Interface adapters for managing a server system through one or more consoles. HP KVM and serial consoling components HP TFT7600 RKM HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and IP Console Viewer PS/2, USB, Virtual Media Interface Adapters HP Server Console Switch...
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... or more switches to the second-tier HP Server Console Switch with certain functions. When tiered downstream from the upper tier switch. All servers connected through three tiers of virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with third-level tiering becomes problematic. 7 Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking HP offers two basic types of HP console switches, access...
... or more switches to the second-tier HP Server Console Switch with certain functions. When tiered downstream from the upper tier switch. All servers connected through three tiers of virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with third-level tiering becomes problematic. 7 Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking HP offers two basic types of HP console switches, access...
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...center. Operation with the onboard IP Console Viewer, the OSD (Figure 8), and the serial console configuration software. Remote KVM console operation A PC or workstation can function as a KVM console to access and manage the servers in -band) KVM console by connecting to the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. Network ...addressing. The IPv6 protocol can be set for a KVM system. The significantly higher addressing capability of the HP console switches support IPv4 and IPv6 protocols with IPv4 allows switch firmware updates from the OSD or Serial management interface.
...center. Operation with the onboard IP Console Viewer, the OSD (Figure 8), and the serial console configuration software. Remote KVM console operation A PC or workstation can function as a KVM console to access and manage the servers in -band) KVM console by connecting to the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. Network ...addressing. The IPv6 protocol can be set for a KVM system. The significantly higher addressing capability of the HP console switches support IPv4 and IPv6 protocols with IPv4 allows switch firmware updates from the OSD or Serial management interface.
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... as network failures, security issues, denial-of -band from LANs, they are executed using either PS/2 and video cables or a USB adapter. Production and development servers can access all servers in the console switch firmware. The desired commands are not affected by the group listing.
... as network failures, security issues, denial-of -band from LANs, they are executed using either PS/2 and video cables or a USB adapter. Production and development servers can access all servers in the console switch firmware. The desired commands are not affected by the group listing.
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... Local KVM Console attached to the HP Server Console Switch can manage any server in either tier. The Local KVM Console attached to the HP IP Console Switch can also manage any server in the system and can map the USB removable media drive attached to the HP IP Console Switch to any server in both tiers. Firmware upgrades for all managed servers. When integrating an HP console switch with...
... Local KVM Console attached to the HP Server Console Switch can manage any server in either tier. The Local KVM Console attached to the HP IP Console Switch can also manage any server in the system and can map the USB removable media drive attached to the HP IP Console Switch to any server in both tiers. Firmware upgrades for all managed servers. When integrating an HP console switch with...
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... allowed. However, port blocking can upgrade the HP IP Console Switch firmware using the most local KVM Console for server access, especially for this way. Figure 16. KVM consoling example Remote KVM LAN Console HP IP Console Switch Local KVM Console Interface Adapter First Tier Second Tier USB Thumb Drive HP Server Console Switch Server #03 (see , either of the console switch and running terminal emulation software • From...
... allowed. However, port blocking can upgrade the HP IP Console Switch firmware using the most local KVM Console for server access, especially for this way. Figure 16. KVM consoling example Remote KVM LAN Console HP IP Console Switch Local KVM Console Interface Adapter First Tier Second Tier USB Thumb Drive HP Server Console Switch Server #03 (see , either of the console switch and running terminal emulation software • From...