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HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM HP KVM Se r v e r C ons ole S w itc h User G uid e October 2003 Part Number 339674-001.
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HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 3 Contents Installing the HP KVM Se rver Console Switch 7 Overview ................................................................................................................
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 4 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch w ith a n HP KVM Ser ver Console Switch .................. 33 Example of a Compaq Server Consol e S witch Cascade Co nfiguration.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Contents 5 Changing th e Passw ord.......................................................................................................... .6 4 Setting Password Protection .....
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 6 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Acronyms and Abbreviations 91 Index 93.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 7 Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch In This Section Overview ............................................................................................................
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide • Firmware CD kit This kit might contain extra hardware for your convenience.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 9 • Cantilever-mount − Type A—Round-hole rails − Type B—Square-hole rails Performing a Side-Mount Type A Installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 10 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 3. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs in to the U locations on each side of the rack. 4. Secure the console switch to the rails using four self-tapping screws, two on each side.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 11 2. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. 3. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs in to the U locations on each side of the rack.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 12 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 4. Install four cage nuts into the side-mounting bracket U locations. 5. Secure the console switch to the ra ils, using four M-6 screws, two on each side.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 13 3. Install a cage nut behind each rear rail if they have not already been installed. 4. Slide the console switch into the rear of the 1U product.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 14 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 2. Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 15 4. Secure the console switch to the ra ils, using the appropriate number of T-25 Torx screws. Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type B Installation 1.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 16 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 3. Install up to six cage nuts. 4. Secure the console switch to the ra ils using the appropriate number of M-6 screws.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 17 Components Item Description 1 Power connector 2 Power switch 3 Activity indicator.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 18 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 3. Power on the HP KVM Server Console Switch. The activity indicator light ("Components" on page 17) powers on. 4. Power on the monitor.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 19 Adding Server Names You can configure the HP KVM Server Console Switch system through the OSD.
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HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 21 Installing the Interface Adapter In This Section Overview ......................................................................................................................
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 22 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Item Description 1 Server 2 HP KVM Server Console Switch 3 USB Interface Adapter 4 PS.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 23 Installing the Expansion Module In This Section Overview .......................................................................................................................
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 24 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide • Rail-mount • Velcro-mount Performing a Side-Mount Installation 1. Slide the tabs on the side-mounting brackets into the rack frame.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Installing the Expansion Module 25 Performing a Rail-Mount Installation 1. Remove the screws securing the side-mounting brackets to the Expansion Module.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 26 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Performing a Velcro-Mount Installation 1. Determine the location for the Expansion Module. 2. Remove the protective strip from one side of the Velcro and attach that side to the Expansion Module.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 27 Cascading Console Switches In This Section Compatible Console Switch Models ...................................................................................... 27 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch .
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 28 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Compaq Server Console Switch CAUTION: While cascading a 2 x 8 Compaq Server Co nsole Switch, connect only one Interface Adapt er at any given time.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Cascading Console Switches 29 HP IP Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console S witches. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade thes e products, undesirable oper ations might occur.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 30 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 5. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other servers to be added to this system. 6. Connect the local port KVM cable to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Cascading Console Switches 31 CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP KVM Server Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console S witches. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirab le operations might occur.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 32 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Example of an HP KVM Ser ver Console Switch Cascade Configuration.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Cascading Console Switches 33 Item Description 1 Server 2 Main HP KVM Server Console Switch 3 PS/2 Interface Adapter or USB Inte.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 34 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 11. Power up the server. The following figure shows a Compaq Serv er Console Switch cascaded to an HP KVM Server Console Switch.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Cascading Console Switches 35 Example of a Compaq Ser ver Console Switch Cascade Configuration.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 36 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Item Description 1 Server 2 KVM cable 3 PS/2 Interface Adapter 4 UTP CAT5 cable 5 Mai.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Cascading Console Switches 37 10. Update the cascaded HP KVM Serv er Console Switch firmware ("Updating the Firmware" on page 75). 11. Update all Interface Adapter firm ware ("Updating the Firmware" on page 75).
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 38 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console S witches. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade thes e products, undesirable oper ations might occur.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Cascading Console Switches 39 Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration Item Description 1 Server 2 PS/2 Interfac.
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HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 41 Local Port Operation In This Section Local Port Operation Overview .............................................................................................. 41 Soft Switching .
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 42 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide NOTE: You can also press the Ctrl key twice within one second to launch the OSD. You can use this key sequence i n any place you see Print Scrn.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 43 The Port column indicates the port to which a server is connected.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 44 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Port number of the first console switch Port number of the cascaded console switch Se.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 45 Item Description The Interface Adapter is c onnected directly, cascade d through an HP KVM Server Console Switch or an Expansion Module, or powered on. The Interface Adapter is no t connected or the server is powered off.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 46 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide If the display order of the server list is by Name or EID number (the Name or EID button is clicked), enter the first few le tters of the name of the server or the EID number to establish it as unique, and then press the Enter key.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 47 3. Click OK to save settings. Soft Switching to a Server To select a server, press the Print Scrn key. If the display order of your server list is by Port (the Port button is clicked), enter th e port number and press the Enter key.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 48 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Using Basic OSD Navigation Keys Keystroke Description Print Scrn Opens the OSD Main dialog box. Press the Print Scrn key twice to send the Print Scrn keystroke to the currently selected device.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 49 Keystroke Description Shift, Delete Deletes from current selection to all lines below it whe n editing a scan list. Numbers Adds numbers from the keyboard or keypad.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 50 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Managing Routine Tasks for Servers Button Function Menu Changes the server listing between num erically by port or EID number and alphabetically by name.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 51 NOTE: If the server list has changed since it was last displayed, the mouse cursor turns into an hourgla ss as the list automatically updates. No mouse or keyboard input is accepted unti l the list update is complete.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 52 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide NOTE: The Modify button is only available if a configura ble Compaq Server Console Switch is selected.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 53 2. Click Modify. The Device Modify dialog box is displayed. 3. Select the number of ports suppor ted by the cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch. 4. Click OK.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 54 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Assigning Names to Servers 1. From the Names dialog box ("Accessing the Names Dialog Box" on page 50), select the name or port number and click Modify.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 55 Changing the Display Behavior From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu Dialog Box" on pag.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 56 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Select Port to display servers numerically by port number. 2. Click OK to save settings. -or- Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 57 Flag Description Flag indicating that the broadc ast is activated Control used to set flag position Accessing the Flag Dialog Box From the Main dialog box ("Accessing th e Main Dialog Box" on pa ge 41), click Setup>Flag.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 58 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 4. In the Display Mode , select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop through the flag. 5. Position the status flag on the desktop: a.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 59 Broadcasting Mouse Movements For the mouse to work accurately, all syst ems must have identical mouse drivers, desktops (such as identically placed icons) , and video resolutions.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 60 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target server. Then press the Alt + K keys to select the keyboard checkbox and/or the Alt + M keys to select the mouse checkbox.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 61 Adding Servers to the Scan List 1. From the Scan dialog box ("Activating Scan Mode" on page 62), select the checkbox beside each server to be added to the scan list.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 62 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide IMPORTANT: Selecting the checkbox beside each server to be add ed to the scan list creates the scan list. The creation of a scan list does not start the Scan mode.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 63 From the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands Dialog Box" on page 68), deselect Scan Enable. Any active connections on t he local port are disconnected.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 64 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Accessing the Security Dialog Box From the Main dialog box ("Accessing th e Main Dialog Box" on pa ge 41), click Setup>Security.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 65 2. Select Enable Screen Saver. 3. Enter the number of minutes for Time Delay (from 1 to 99) to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 66 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 5. Click OK if you want to eliminate the password. Exiting Screen Saver Mode To exit the Screen Saver mode, press any key or m ove the mouse.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 67 To immediately activate the screen saver, press the Print Scrn key, and then press the Pause key. This command only works when the user is connected to a server.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 68 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Managing Server Tasks Using the OSD You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch s.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 69 Running System Diagnostics Clicking Run Diagnostics ("Activating Run Diagnostics" on page 71) .
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 70 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Test Description Memory Test Reports the condition of the main board RAM. This indicat or displays the results of the memory tests performed at system reboot.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 71 Activating Run Diagnostics 1. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main Dialog Box" on pa ge 41), click Commands>Run Diagnostics. A warning message is displayed indicating that all users will be disconnected.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 72 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Click X or press the Esc key to exit the dialog box without r unning a diagnostic test. 3. As each test is finished, a pass or fail symbol is displayed.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Local Port Operation 73 Accessing the Version Dialog Box NOTE: Provide the application version num ber when communicating with HP customer service centers. 1. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main Dialog Box" on pa ge 41), click Commands>Version.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 74 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 2. Click IA to access the IA Selection dialog box to view individual Interface Adapter cable version information. The IA Selection dialog box is displayed.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 75 Updating the Firmware In This Section Updating the Console Switch Firmware ................................................................................. 75 Updating the Interface Adapter Firmware Simultaneously .
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 76 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Updating the Interface Adapter Firmware Simultaneously 1. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main Dialog Box" on pa ge 41), click Commands>IA Status.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Updating the Firmware 77 2. Click IA. The IA Selection dialog box is displayed. 3. Select the individual Interface Adapter, and click Version. The IA Version dialog box is displayed.
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HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 79 Troubleshooting In This Section Troubleshooting Table.......................................................................................................... .. 80 Connection Length Table .
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 80 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Troubleshooting Table Problem Troubleshooting The local user cannot view the OSD copyright notice. -or- The OSD copyright not ice is distorted.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Troubleshooting 81 Problem Troubleshooting Video displays all green or red . • Check the UTP CAT5 cable for breaks or bad crimps. • Check the VGA connection for a bent pins. The Screen Saver does not turn on.
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HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 83 Technical Support In This Section HP Contact Information......................................................................................................... . 83 Before You Contact HP .
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 84 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 85 Regulatory Compliance Notices In This Section Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers .................................................................... 85 Federal Communications Commission Notice .
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 86 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Federal Communications Commission Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Freque ncy (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectru m.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Regulatory Compliance Notices 87 Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 88 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide • Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 5 10101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • 1-281-514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the pa rt, series, or model number found on the product.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Regulatory Compliance Notices 89 European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 90 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide BSMI Notice Korean Notices Class A Equipment Class B Equipment.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 91 Acronyms and Abbreviations CRC cyclic redundant checks EID electronic identification number IA Interface Adapter KVM keyboard.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 92 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide VGA video graphics array.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 93 Index A accessing the Broadcast dialog box 59 accessing the Commands dialog box 68 accessing the Devices dialog box 51 access.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM 94 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide installing the In terface Adapter 21 installing the KVM Server Console Switch 7 Inter.
HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last S aved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM Index 95 using basic OSD navi gation keys 48 V velcro-mo unt 26 Version dialog box 72, 73 viewing an d selecting po rts and serv.
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