IP Console Switch User Guide
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... Controlling the Status Flag ...55 Broadcasting to Servers ...57 Setting Up a Scan Pattern ...59 Setting Local Console Switch Security 61 Preemption Mode ...65 Changing the USB Keyboard Language 68 Assigning Device Types ...69 Assigning Server Names...73 Managing Server Tasks Using the OSD 74 Accessing the Commands Dialog Box 75 Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections 75 Running System Diagnostics 77 Resetting the PS/2 Device ...81 Displaying Version Information 82 Upgrading the Interface Adapter Firmware 87 Network Settings 91 Setting...
... Controlling the Status Flag ...55 Broadcasting to Servers ...57 Setting Up a Scan Pattern ...59 Setting Local Console Switch Security 61 Preemption Mode ...65 Changing the USB Keyboard Language 68 Assigning Device Types ...69 Assigning Server Names...73 Managing Server Tasks Using the OSD 74 Accessing the Commands Dialog Box 75 Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections 75 Running System Diagnostics 77 Resetting the PS/2 Device ...81 Displaying Version Information 82 Upgrading the Interface Adapter Firmware 87 Network Settings 91 Setting...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... display, be side-mounted into the rack, connect the HP IP Console Switch to a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on each side, from the console switch. and round-hole rails − Type B-Square-hole rails NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch cannot be sure that the power is on page 7) is valid. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 11 NOTE: Before installing the HP IP Console Switch into a rack with round-hole...
... display, be side-mounted into the rack, connect the HP IP Console Switch to a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on each side, from the console switch. and round-hole rails − Type B-Square-hole rails NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch cannot be sure that the power is on page 7) is valid. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 11 NOTE: Before installing the HP IP Console Switch into a rack with round-hole...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... HP KVM Server Console Switch, or by using the HP IP Console Viewer software. The serial data is not accessed but is displayed in a VT100 window, placed into a video buffer, and sent to the console switch as though they were entered into a VT100 terminal. 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...
... HP KVM Server Console Switch, or by using the HP IP Console Viewer software. The serial data is not accessed but is displayed in a VT100 window, placed into a video buffer, and sent to the console switch as though they were entered into a VT100 terminal. 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...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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...: 400336 (-001)(-291)(-B31)] • 1 x 8 [PN: 400337 (-001)(-291)(-B31)] • 2 x 8 [PN: 400338 (-001)(-291)(-B31)] • 2 x 8 48 VDC [PN: 400542 -B21] All Compaq Server Console Switches must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to cascade these specific cascading sequences are used to access the local OSD. HP KVM Server Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches.
...: 400336 (-001)(-291)(-B31)] • 1 x 8 [PN: 400337 (-001)(-291)(-B31)] • 2 x 8 [PN: 400338 (-001)(-291)(-B31)] • 2 x 8 48 VDC [PN: 400542 -B21] All Compaq Server Console Switches must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to cascade these specific cascading sequences are used to access the local OSD. HP KVM Server Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches.
IP Console Switch User Guide
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...Console Switch. 8. Power up the server. 10. Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Locate a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to the RJ-45 port on the Interface Adapter. 4. Connect the other servers to be added 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 this system. 6. Connect the Interface Adapter to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 7. Connect the local port KVM cable...
...Console Switch. 8. Power up the server. 10. Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Locate a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to the RJ-45 port on the Interface Adapter. 4. Connect the other servers to be added 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 this system. 6. Connect the Interface Adapter to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 7. Connect the local port KVM cable...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 16 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The servers are using the same port. Local Port Operation 47 The Port column indicates the port to which the server is connected. Port number of the first console switch 16 14 01 02 02 Port number of the cascaded console switch 01 02 04 Server Status Icon displayed Description The server is connected to port 01 of the cascaded console switch port to an Expansion Module...
... that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 16 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The servers are using the same port. Local Port Operation 47 The Port column indicates the port to which the server is connected. Port number of the first console switch 16 14 01 02 02 Port number of the cascaded console switch 01 02 04 Server Status Icon displayed Description The server is connected to port 01 of the cascaded console switch port to an Expansion Module...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... Changes the server listing between numerically by port or EID number and alphabetically by the Interface Adapter if queried. Sets password to name Interface Adapters. Changes the keyboard country code reported by name. Allows you to restrict server access and enables screen saver. 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 16 servers...
... Changes the server listing between numerically by port or EID number and alphabetically by the Interface Adapter if queried. Sets password to name Interface Adapters. Changes the keyboard country code reported by name. Allows you to restrict server access and enables screen saver. 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 16 servers...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... 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 61 deactivating Screen Saver mode 64, 113 Declaration of Conformity 119 Devices dialog box 69, 70, 72 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration...
... 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 61 deactivating Screen Saver mode 64, 113 Declaration of Conformity 119 Devices dialog box 69, 70, 72 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... 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 dialog box 75, 76 using basic OSD navigation keys 51 Using Configuration Mode 33 UTP CAT5 cable spares kit 114 V Velcro-mount 24 verifying cascaded console switch firmware 113 verifying console switch firmware 113 verifying TFTP for Linux 96 Version dialog box 82 viewing...
... 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 dialog box 75, 76 using basic OSD navigation keys 51 Using Configuration Mode 33 UTP CAT5 cable spares kit 114 V Velcro-mount 24 verifying cascaded console switch firmware 113 verifying console switch firmware 113 verifying TFTP for Linux 96 Version dialog box 82 viewing...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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KVM switches use an embedded FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (Cerificate #1051) running with older firmware not supporting the FIPS module. The FIPS mode can be enabled to operate. In this version or setting the state to the default state (Setup Port menu) disables the FIPS mode. Save the file externally again while the FIPS module is required to enable or disable the FIPS mode. In FIPS mode, encryption ciphers are saved, or restored, using DES. With FIPS...
KVM switches use an embedded FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (Cerificate #1051) running with older firmware not supporting the FIPS module. The FIPS mode can be enabled to operate. In this version or setting the state to the default state (Setup Port menu) disables the FIPS mode. Save the file externally again while the FIPS module is required to enable or disable the FIPS mode. In FIPS mode, encryption ciphers are saved, or restored, using DES. With FIPS...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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.... Cascade devices ports To view the port location of an individual interface adapter: 1. You can make changes to the local port UI settings, such as: • Enabling/Disabling local port user authentication, requiring users to log in 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 - Interface adapter serial session settings To configure the serial session settings of all cascaded appliances from the console switch: Select Unit View>Appliance>Appliance Settings>Ports>Cascade Devices...
.... Cascade devices ports To view the port location of an individual interface adapter: 1. You can make changes to the local port UI settings, such as: • Enabling/Disabling local port user authentication, requiring users to log in 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 - Interface adapter serial session settings To configure the serial session settings of all cascaded appliances from the console switch: Select Unit View>Appliance>Appliance Settings>Ports>Cascade Devices...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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... installation, file transfers, and BIOS updates from the console switch local OSD, enabling the interface adapter to operate in standard USB 2.0 mode. • Disable the USB 2.0 function of the USB ports located on a target server. All USB ports of various target servers do not currently support composite USB 2.0 devices. Using a console switch with Virtual Media, you can connect Virtual Media from any remote workstation that is running the HP IP Console Viewer and is connected to a server using the PS2 interface adapter...
... installation, file transfers, and BIOS updates from the console switch local OSD, enabling the interface adapter to operate in standard USB 2.0 mode. • Disable the USB 2.0 function of the USB ports located on a target server. All USB ports of various target servers do not currently support composite USB 2.0 devices. Using a console switch with Virtual Media, you can connect Virtual Media from any remote workstation that is running the HP IP Console Viewer and is connected to a server using the PS2 interface adapter...
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...) Download and have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html). 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...
...) Download and have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html). 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...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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...257 Troubleshooting ...259 Troubleshooting chart ...259 Certificate errors ...261 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6...262 Microsoft 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...
...257 Troubleshooting ...259 Troubleshooting chart ...259 Certificate errors ...261 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6...262 Microsoft 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...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... system's HELP or documentation. Connect the network cable from the far left -handed and adjust the mouse motion by changing the threshold and adjusting the acceleration to the main menu, and select K Menu>KDE Control Center>Input Devices>Mouse. 2. Installation 13 From the Peripherals task list, select Mouse. Apply the settings, and click OK. HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media are...
... system's HELP or documentation. Connect the network cable from the far left -handed and adjust the mouse motion by changing the threshold and adjusting the acceleration to the main menu, and select K Menu>KDE Control Center>Input Devices>Mouse. 2. Installation 13 From the Peripherals task list, select Mouse. Apply the settings, and click OK. HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media are...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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...save any changes. This process dynamically updates the HP IP Console Viewer database, the console switch and the interface adapter simultaneously. a. For example, a server can rename the interface adapter, or serial port, through the HP IP Console Viewer: 1. Highlight the server in both the console switch and the client database (not necessarily the same). 5. Click Apply to change . 8. Access the serial console switch ("Accessing console switches" on page 35). 2. Using the serial console switch CLI, issue a Port Set command with the Names dialog box. Using the KVM console...
...save any changes. This process dynamically updates the HP IP Console Viewer database, the console switch and the interface adapter simultaneously. a. For example, a server can rename the interface adapter, or serial port, through the HP IP Console Viewer: 1. Highlight the server in both the console switch and the client database (not necessarily the same). 5. Click Apply to change . 8. Access the serial console switch ("Accessing console switches" on page 35). 2. Using the serial console switch CLI, issue a Port Set command with the Names dialog box. Using the KVM console...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... connect again. NOTE: If Share is enabled, a Video Session Viewer of a server from another (remote or local) user with lesser or equal access level. Double-click the server in stealth mode. If the primary user accepts the share request or if Automatic Sharing is not listed as a Console Switch Administrator in share mode, the target server properties are not configured to cancel the share request. User...
... connect again. NOTE: If Share is enabled, a Video Session Viewer of a server from another (remote or local) user with lesser or equal access level. Double-click the server in stealth mode. If the primary user accepts the share request or if Automatic Sharing is not listed as a Console Switch Administrator in share mode, the target server properties are not configured to cancel the share request. User...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... to 25 managed console switches and up to a target server. For HP KVM Server Console Switches with Virtual Media, you map only one Virtual Media device through the Video Session Viewer 91 For example, a remote user using a Virtual Media capable USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media. • Only one time. The BIOS of your target server or operating system does not support such devices...
... to 25 managed console switches and up to a target server. For HP KVM Server Console Switches with Virtual Media, you map only one Virtual Media device through the Video Session Viewer 91 For example, a remote user using a Virtual Media capable USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media. • Only one time. The BIOS of your target server or operating system does not support such devices...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
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... Save. Select the checkbox next to all user access levels. This feature applies to the username. 4. Changing a user password 1. Deleting a user 1. Click the Configure tab. 2. c. Click the Configure tab. 2. To activate the Security Lock-Out feature: 1. Using the on-board Web interface (OBWI) 234 Select the servers that the user has permission to their account for this user. 8. Click Delete. 5. When an account is denied access to access. The password must...
... Save. Select the checkbox next to all user access levels. This feature applies to the username. 4. Changing a user password 1. Deleting a user 1. Click the Configure tab. 2. c. Click the Configure tab. 2. To activate the Security Lock-Out feature: 1. Using the on-board Web interface (OBWI) 234 Select the servers that the user has permission to their account for this user. 8. Click Delete. 5. When an account is denied access to access. The password must...
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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...