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1. Broadcasting Selected Servers 1 From the Broadcast dialog box Accessing the Broadcast Dialog Box on page 59 select the keyboard and mouse checkboxes for the servers that are to receive the broadcast commands Or 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 Repeat for additional servers 2 Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box 3 Click X or press the Esc key to return to the Main dialog box 4 From the Main dialog box click the Commands dialog box Accessing the Commands Dialog Box on page 68 select Broadcast Enable to activate broadcasting 5 From the user station enter the information and or perform the mouse movements you want to broadcast Activating the Broadcast Dialog Box To activate or deactivate broadcasting from the Commands dialog box Accessing the Commands Dialog Box on page 68 select or deselect Broadcast Enable Setting Up a Scan Pattern In Scan mode Activating Scan Mode on page 62 the HP KVM Server Console Switch automatically scans port to port server to server You can select up to 16 servers from a list of all servers attached to the HP KVM Server Console Switch You can display the list by either server name or EID number by clicking the approp
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3. Cascading Console Switches 33 UTP CAT5 cable not shown Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP KVM Server Console Switch 1 2 3 9 Mount the console switches in the rack Connect the local port KVM cable to the HP KVM Server Console Switch Connect a UTP CATS cable to the server connection port Components on page 17 on the HP KVM Server Console Switch Connect the other end of that same UTP CATS cable to the RJ 45 port on the Interface Adapter Connect the Interface Adapter to the appropriate ports on the Compaq Server Console Switch Connect a KVM cable to the out port on the Compaq Server Console Switch Connect the other end of that same KVM cable to the appropriate port on the server Repeat steps 3 through 7 for any other console switches to be added to this system Power on the console switches 10 Power on the monitor 34 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 11 Power up the server The following figure shows a Compaq Server Console Switch cascaded to an HP KVM Server Console Switch The top console switch is the main console switch while the bottom console switch is the cascaded console switch Cascading Console Switches 35 Example of a Compaq Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration 36 HP KVM Se
4. Removing Servers from the Scan List 1 From the Scan dialog box Activating Scan Mode on page 62 click the server to be removed or Double click a server name or port or Click Clear to remove all servers from the scan list 2 Click OK to save settings Activating Scan Mode 1 From the Commands dialog box Accessing the Commands Dialog Box on page 68 select Scan Enable 2 Click X to close the Commands dialog box NOTE The scanning begins as soon as you click Scan Deactivating Scan Mode If the OSD is open select a server Or If the OSD is not open move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Scanning stops at the currently selected server Or Local Port Operation 63 From the Commands dialog box Accessing the Commands Dialog Box on page 68 deselect Scan Enable Any active connections on the local port are disconnected Setting Local Console Switch Security The OSD enables you to set security on the local port consoles You can establish a Screen Saver mode Activating Screen Saver Mode without Password Protection on page 66 that engages after the HP KVM Server Console Switch remains unused for a user definable time delay When engaged the HP KVM Server Console Switch remains locked until any key is pressed or the mouse is moved Then you can enter the password to log in Use the Security dialog box Accessing the Security Dialog Box on page 64 to lock your HP KVM Server Console
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6. PAIteX X Alt X Closes the current dialog box and returns to the previous dialog box the current Closes the current dialog box and returns to the previous dialog box box and returns to the previous dialog box Alt 0 Selects the OK button and returns to the previous dialog box Completes the console switch operation in the Main dialog box and exits the OSD Single click Enter Selects the text in a text box for editing and enables the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor Press the Enter key again to quit Edit mode Print Scrn Backspace Toggles back to the previous selection if no other keystrokes have been entered Print Scrn Alt 0 Disengages the user immediately from a server no server is selected Status Flag displays Free This only applies to the 0 on the keyboard not the keypad Print Scrn Pause Activates the Screen Saver mode immediately and prevents access to that particular console if it is password protected Up or Down arrows Moves the cursor from line to line Right or Left arrows Moves the cursor between columns When editing a text box these keys move the cursor within the column Page Up or Page Down Pages up and down through Name and Port lists Home or End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list Backspace Erases characters in a text box Delete Deletes current selection in the Scan dialog box or characters in a text box Local Port Operation 49 Keystroke De
7. 3 Remove the protective strip from the other side of the Velcro and attach the Expansion Module to the rack frame D e ef 2 L OOD t SE on On P came I eLaeLicsetaelLicelticWiel x Configuring the Expansion Module 1 Mount the Expansion Module into the rack 2 Locate up to nine UTP CATS cables 3 Connect a UTP CATS cable to the server connection port Components on page 17 on the HP KVM Server Console Switch 4 Connect the other end of that same UTP CATS cable to the IN port on the Expansion Module 5 Connect one end of another UTP CATS cable to the OUT port on the Expansion Module 6 Connect the other end of the second UTP CATS cable to the Interface Adapter Installing the Interface Adapter on page 21 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to connect any other servers to this system 27 Cascading Console Switches In This Section Compatible Console Switch Models 000 eeececceeseeseeeseecseeceaeceaeceseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaaesaeseaeenaeen 27 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch PAE EE AE SE E E 29 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP KVM Server Console Switch 33 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 36 Compatible Console Switch Models Review the following information before cascading console switches with this
8. Components on page 17 on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Repeat steps 15 and 16 for any other console switches to be added to this system Power on the console switches Power on the monitor Update the main HP KVM Server Console Switch firmware Updating the Firmware on page 75 Update all Interface Adapter firmware Updating the Firmware on page 75 The following figure shows an HP KVM Server Console Switch cascaded to another HP KVM Server Console Switch The top console switch is the main console switch while the bottom console switch is the cascaded console switch Cascading Console Switches 31 CAUTION Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP KVM Server Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches If Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products undesirable operations might occur al i 2 4 4l 8 e I x sie Q caaea o O K22804 IE IL aS gage Ft ee camps Bese 3 1 cme gesegges I JE o Fea a A 89899098 easel on O05 33558888 8 822 6 a g a Ug 85999998 k eg Nay 88688608 Jh Tenana 32 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Example of an HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration
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10. Switch with password protection set or change the password and enable the screen saver NOTE If a password has been previously set you must enter the password before you can access the Security dialog box 64 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Accessing the Security Dialog Box From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Security The Security dialog box is displayed 4 Security Changing the Password 1 From the Security dialog box Accessing the Security Dialog Box on page 64 single click in the New field and press the Enter key if the OSD is not open or double click the New field 2 Enter the new password in the New field and then press the Enter key In the Repeat field reenter the password and press the Enter key 4 Click OK to change the password IMPORTANT A valid password must be alphanumeric and be 5 to 15 characters in length Permitted characters are case sensitive and can consist of A Z 0 9 spaces and hyphens Setting Password Protection 1 From the Security dialog box Accessing the Security Dialog Box on page 64 set your password as described in the previous procedure Local Port Operation 65 Select Enable Screen Saver Enter the number of minutes for Time Delay from 1 to 99 to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature For Mode select Energy if your monitor is Energy Star compliant Otherwise select
11. is by Port the Port button is clicked enter the port number and press the Enter key Or 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 letters of the name of the server or the EID number to establish it as unique and then press the Enter key NOTE The EID is an electronic identification number found on the Interface Adapter cable label automatically assigned to the Interface Adapter Selecting Previous Servers Press the Print Scrn key then press the Backspace key This key combination toggles between the previous and current connection Disconnecting from a Server Press the Print Scrn key then press the Alt 0 keys or Click Disconnect This leaves no server selected and in a free state The status flag Controlling the Status Flag on page 56 on the OSD displays Free Soft Switching Soft switching is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence You can soft switch to a server by pressing the Print Scrn key and entering the first few characters of its name or number If you have set a Screen Delay Time Setting a Screen Delay Time on page 56 and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed the OSD does not display Configuring Servers for Soft Switching 1 From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Menu The Menu dialog bo
12. the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations e EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference e EN55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity e EN61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics e EN61000 3 3 IEC61000 3 3 Power Line Flicker e EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety Japanese Notice TRAC Ro CWS RBI VCCIY y BAW COE LED ROMANE BHA FSV CORBI FAURE SERRE AtRABS VCC OZ CESS TT ABRARIPEECT OWE ZERE CUEAT AL BANE LTWETAS COKBBRBIVARTV EV s VRRICIELT MASNSL SAME SHOT OCLEBHVET BGR MAB Ic TELOR RWSEULTFAV VCCI Y BEV TWRV BRIT ROR CERF SV COIL PRLBRES BREF SERN BBS VCC OMB BESTT AAPRERNRE CT LOREBLRERECHATSOLE GEHEIXMIF I LRHVED COPS MEAS DRIRH REBT SLIBRANZLLUBSVET 90 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide BSMI Notice Bors ie ARS aie EEEN Fab He AR gt OT Re ERA Fi gt tamant HSS ARERR Ee SPAR Korean Notices Class A Equipment Aza 7171 2g 3237 71 ol A aS AAMAS SS St I 7 O0 2c EHHA CE NENE o AS Fejstal7 Bajo ero HRE SH TY AE Hoe 748322 WSs Al7 HFH Class B Equipment BS 717 733 Yz 5A7 71 ol AIZIE 73822 UHHH HSE S 77l N FHAA E ZE PEA ASE T UEHCH Acronyms and Abbreviatio
13. 3F344 gt g type 9y Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems Local Port Operation 57 Fiag Description S O Fre gt Flag indicating that the broadcast is activated Control used to set flag position Accessing the Flag Dialog Box From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Flag The Flag dialog box is displayed Displaying the Status Flag 1 From the Flags dialog box Accessing the Flag Dialog Box on page 57 select Name or EID to determine what information is displayed 2 Select Displayed to show the flag constantly or select Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after soft switching 3 Select a flag color in Display Color 58 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 4 Inthe 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 Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen b Left click and hold the title bar and drag to the desired location c Right click to return to the Flag dialog box G Set Position 6 Click OK to save settings Or Click X to exit or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings NOTE Changes made to the position flag are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box Accessing the Flag Dialog Box on page 57 Broadcasting to Servers Analog users can
14. Compaq Server Console Switches can be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch system Compatible Compaq Server Console Switch models include 1 x 4 PN 400336 001 291 B 31 1 x 8 PN 400337 001 291 B 31 2 x 8 PN 400338 001 291 B 31 2 x 8 48 VDC PN 400542 B 21 All Compaq Server Console Switches must be upgraded with SoftPaq firmware version 2 1 0 or later when cascaded with this product Cascading Console Switches 29 HP IP Console Switch a CAUTION Do not use Interface Adapters 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 Vi CAUTION While cascading console switches be sure that the HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded below the HP IP Console Switch Undesirable operations might occur if these specific cascading sequences are not followed The following HP IP Console Switches can be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch system Compatible HP IP Console Switch models include e 1x 1x 16 PN 262585 B 21 e 3x 1x 16 PN 262586 B 21 All HP IP Console Switches must be upgraded with SoftPaq firmware version 2 1 1 or later when cascaded with this product Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch NOTE To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters y
15. HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide O invent October 2003 Part Number 339674 001 2003 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are US registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Energy Star is a US registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Hewlett Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide October 2003 Part Number 339674 001 Audience Assumptions This guide is for the person who installs administers and troubleshoots servers HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels A Important Safety Information Before installing this product read the Important Safety Information document provided Contents Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 7 OV ELVIEW acs E E E A ss extans ties deeds seedeadevdeviSanmtenciusthcvedeosiebeou bovbduirencnser Aasees 7 Installation Checklist sssrin stesion te esbiedenesszezsaeisesanessi des EE E aa T Kit
16. Interface Adapters that have been connected successfully in the past and are powered down Indicates the number of Interface Adapters that have been detected but are either unavailable for connection or have dropped packets during the ping tests Local Port Operation 71 Activating Run Diagnostics 1 From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Commands gt Run Diagnostics A warning message is displayed indicating that all users will be disconnected Warning 2 Click OK to begin All users are disconnected and the Diagnostics dialog box is displayed or 72 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Click X or press the Esc key to exit the dialog box without running a diagnostic test G Diagnostics 2 X 3 As each test is finished a pass or fail symbol is displayed A passed test is indicated with a green circle and a failed test is indicated by a red X The test is complete when the last test symbol displays 4 Optional If you have any offline Interface Adapters you can click Clear to remove them from the list 5 Optional If you have any suspect Interface Adapters you can click Display The Suspect Interface Adapter dialog box is displayed Displaying Version Information The Version dialog box Accessing the Version Dialog Box on page 73 enables you to view the HP KVM Server Console Switch versions as well as keyboard and mouse information for the currently selec
17. Only 87 Modifications s nnan A e a ta ete e O sepa a a tsk 88 Eio Er E E E E EE eeaneeSiesne 88 Canadian Notice Avis Canadien ccccsccccesssceessseeeesenseeecsnneeeeseneeeeseaeeecessseecseeeeessnseeeeseneeeessaeees 88 European Union Notic ssssicnnicenre iaa ne A E E E ease 89 Japanese NOCE soser ma iiie WE aE aE T Miata tel EE T E E ES 89 BSMI Notice 5 205 trees iriarte serenas aaeoa Eaa ai i e e e ia a E E a ASEE R aS eE 90 Korei NOI OES a E e A a a a a a aa E 90 6 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Acronyms and Abbreviations Index 91 93 Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch In This Section COVET VIEW eieseccainscedelasveaccaidevagelatesieesiuyeagensorsasen E EEE EERE EE TE 7 Installation CHE CKMMSt sia ccsedcee ect ivess ccssseuscussevsseveaneesdestuesheGoalcu aE E RE EEN 7 Rack Mounting the HP KVM Server Console Switch oc eeseceseceeeceneceeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeaeeenaees 8 COMpPONENtS ix cities iis selector E E EETA anal nails nthe nantes ERNE ECEE aa 17 Configuring the KVM Server Console Switch System cee ceeeeeeeseeeseeeneeeneeenaecnaeenaeeeaeee 17 Addins Server Names vis seid sein cesazesd aere TENN EN EAEE A E E 19 Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch ships with rack mounting brackets for easy integration into your rack Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch and other components in the rack cabinet if not already installed stabilize the rack in a permanent
18. Screen Optional Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds and returns you to the Security dialog box Click OK to save settings a CAUTION Monitor damage can result from the use of energy mode with monitors not compliant with Energy Star Logging On to the KVM Server Console Switch 1 Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse The Password dialog box is displayed Enter the password and then click OK Press the Print Scrn key Removing the Password Protection 1 From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Security The Password dialog box is displayed Enter the password and then click OK In the Security dialog box click the New field and press the Enter key Or Double click the New field leave the New field blank and press the Enter key Click the Repeat field and press the Enter key Or Double click the Repeat field leave the Repeat field blank and press the Enter key 66 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide gt Click OK if you want to eliminate the password Exiting Screen Saver Mode To exit the Screen Saver mode press any key or move the mouse The Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 is displayed Activating Screen Saver Mode without Password Protection 1 If your HP KVM Server Console Switch does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box Accessi
19. bles the Screen Saver mode Switch Changes the Switch mode to preemptive or cooperative Identifies device types attached to the HP KVM Server Console Switch including servers and other console switches Identifies servers by unique names Assigning Server Names Use the Names dialog box Accessing the Names Dialog Box on page 50 to identify individual servers by name rather than by port number The Names list is always sorted by port order and the names are stored in the Interface Adapter Installing the Interface Adapter on page 21 If you move the Interface Adapter or server to another switch port the HP KVM Server Console Switch recognizes the names and configurations Accessing the Names Dialog Box From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Names The Names dialog box is displayed Local Port Operation 51 NOTE If the server list has changed since it was last displayed the mouse cursor turns into an hourglass as the list automatically updates No mouse or keyboard input is accepted until the list update is complete Assigning Device Types While the HP KVM Server Console Switch automatically discovers cascaded Compaq Server Console Switches attached to your unit you must specify the number of ports on the cascade Compaq Server Console Switch through the Devices dialog box Accessing the Devices Dialog Box on page 51 Accessing the Devi
20. ces Dialog Box From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Devices The Devices dialog box is displayed 52 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide NOTE The Modify button is only available if a configurable Compaq Server Console Switch is selected When the HP KVM Server Console Switch discovers a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch the port numbering changes automatically to accommodate each server under that HP KVM Server Console Switch For example if the HP KVM Server Console Switch is connected to port 02 the switch port is listed as 02 and each server under it is numbered sequentially 02 01 02 02 and so on However when a HP KVM Server Console Switch discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch you must select the number of ports on the Compaq Server Console Switch through the Device Modify dialog box Modifying Device Types 1 From the Devices dialog box Accessing the Devices Dialog Box on page 51 select the Port number Local Port Operation 53 2 Click Modify The Device Modify dialog box is displayed a Device Modify X 3 Select the number of ports supported by the cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch 4 Click OK 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each port the user wants to assign a device type 6 Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings or Click X to exit or press the Esc key to exit without savin
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22. d is connected OSD and the OSD flag disappears properly and that the keyboard is valid The OSD is distorted or not readable on the Be sure that the monitor supports refresh rate to which local port video display target server is set The activity indicator light Components on e Be sure that the HP KVM Server Console Switch is page 17 does not display when the HP KVM powered on and that the power source is valid Server Console Switch is powered on p Be sure that the cables are connected properly The system does not recognize the HP IP All HP IP Console Switches must be upgraded with Console Switch SoftPaq firmware version 2 1 1 or later The system does not recognize the Compaq All Compaq Server Console Switches must be Server Console Switch upgraded with SoftPaq firmware version 2 1 0 or later An Expansion Module Installing the An Expansion Module Installing the Expansion Expansion Module on page 23 is not being Module on page 23 is considered a level of recognize by a Compaq Server Console cascading Cascading Console Switches on page Switch 27 and therefore cannot be used in combination with a cascaded Compag Server Console Switch The HP KVM Server Console Switch system Call the HP Customer Support Center for more is inaccessible after losing the password detailed instructions The OSD is inaccessible Press the Ctrl key twice Servers are still listed although they have From the Diagnostics dialog box Ac
23. eaeseseeereeseeens 72 Accessing the Version Dialog Box scssss eccceresseestenssbescesscsasesqresticrasesectanseseseeaseipsapesenssanastons 73 Updating the Firmware 75 Updating the Console Switch Firmware ccccescesessssseeseeeeceeeeeceeeeeeesessesaeenessesseeseseseeeeseeaeeateaeeseeas 75 Updating the Interface Adapter Firmware Simultaneously eeesseeesseeeeeeeeeeeeceseeseeseeseeaeeaeeneens 76 Updating the Interface Adapter Firmware Individually 00 0 tees eeeseeeeseceeeeseeseeseeseeseceeeseeeeseeeeeees 76 Troubleshooting 79 Troubleshooting Tables i i c ccce cecscetavecssebanescceicve ss se cdacassuebessasbevetushanscti suadestuctans dvseaiseevstbveasasvecteses 80 Connection Length Fablenn eisai a a a EE sevens aaia 81 Technical Support 83 HP Contact Information iae ei a aa a E iea Eeoa aad e vee 83 Before Yo Contact HP ys crisiscesn ieena erse aa esc iag daca y nR a R EE OE eae Ia Se Sa AE aa as Eai ti anii 83 Regulatory Compliance Notices 85 Regulatory Compliance Identification NUMDETS cceceeceeseesesseeseeneeseeeeeeseeeeeeaeeaeeaesaeeaeeseeneeeeees 85 Federal Communications Commission Notice eeceseeccessceseceeceseeseeeseeeseesseseeeseeeaeeeaesssesseeeaeeeas 86 BCE Rating Labelen aaa aa Ea EE EA a Ar a A O A O EISi 86 Class A Equipment issos seeen nea ea aE E E Ee E E a E EEE EE 86 Class B Eg ipment inrsin EE Aae E EEEE E a 87 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States
24. g a Standard Mount Installation 1 Remove the four screws two on each side from the console switch 2 Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 13 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 5 Secure the console switch to the rails using two M 6 screws one on each side j S 4080 eo A N OQO bbw obo wt TieWieLieLieLiclasl SS Performing a Cantilever Mount Type A Installation 1 Remove the four screws two on each side from the console switch 14 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 2 Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed 3 Install up to six clip nuts Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 15 4 Secure the console switch to the rails using the appropriate number of T 25 Torx screws MES Pee 2 oe dp 8 88 66 6668008 is OO 00 6 08 8006 06808848 7 T GOeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeoeeececeeeoea Oooeeeaeaoeoaoeee Performing a Canti
25. g settings NOTE Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Devices dialog box 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 The Name Modify dialog box is displayed G Name Modify 2 X 2 Enter a name in the New Name field Names can be 1 to 15 characters in length Permitted characters are case sensitive and can consist of A Z 0 9 spaces and hyphens Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box 4 Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each server in the system 5 Click OK to save settings or Click X to exit or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings NOTE Changes made in the Name Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box Local Port Operation 55 Changing the Display Behavior From the Menu dialog box Accessing the Menu Dialog Box on page 55 the display order of servers HP KVM Server Console Switch connection mode and a time to delay display of the OSD after pressing the Print Scrn key can be changed The display order setting alters how servers display in several screens including the Main Devices and Broadcast dialog boxes Accessing the Menu Dialog Box From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Menu The Menu dialog b
26. ideo and Interface Adapters Accessing the Commands Dialog Box From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Commands The Commands dialog box is displayed Local Port Operation 69 G Commands Running System Diagnostics Clicking Run Diagnostics Activating Run Diagnostics on page 71 runs a command to check the main board functions subsystems memory intra board communications HP KVM Server Console Switch control and the video channels for each system controller 70 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Memory Test Reports the condition of the main board RAM This indicator displays the results of the memory tests performed at system reboot Firmware CRCs Validates the current firmware images stored in the system FLASH by comparing a CRC value on each image and comparing those results to the expected values Comm Interfaces Verifies the intra board communication subsystems are accessible and functional by querying the communications controller and performing basic register level tests Switch Controller Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible and functional by querying the switch matrix controller and performing basic register level tests Local Video Verifies that all the video channel subsystems are accessible functional and performing basic register level tests Indicates the total number of currently connected and powered Interface Adapters Indicates the number of
27. isecicannasinaneniae ia e EE eea 57 Broadcasting t Servers c cige ss teicbs cess satedccatuseeies iare a Ea R E EEE E AE E EE 58 Broadcasting KeystrOKES ciernes e R E A E 58 Broadcasting Mouse Movements cee eeeesesesececeesecesecesecesecseeeseeeseesseseaeseaeseeeseeeaeeeaeeeaeees 59 Accessing the Broadcast Dialog BoX eceeeeessessseseeseeseeeeeeeeeeeceaeeseeseesesaeeseseenaeeaseaesaeeaeenes 59 Broadcasting Selected Servers eeeeseeseeeeeseeeseseeeceeeceeeeaeeeaeceaeseeeeseesaeeeaeeesessseseeeaeenatenas 59 Activating the Broadcast Dialog BOX sss scicestccscesuyoceesadyes papai aaea eE EERE E EEE en 60 Seting Up a Scan Pattericnessnuniasaiii i E wisest a E E RE 60 Accessing the Scan Dialog Box iceesesssssesseesseseteeseeeeeeceesesaeesecsesseenessnesaseceaeeaesaeeseeseeees 60 Adding Servers to the Scan List cccceesesesessesesseeseeeceeeesessaessesseesecaeeaeesesaeeseseeesaeeatenes 61 Removing Servers from the Scan List ccsssseseesscseeeseeseeseeseesecseeseeseceaeeaeesesaeeaesaeeeeeaeeees 62 Activating SCAM Mode sessionem aaea aR REE EA E P EAEE 62 Deactivatins Scan M d essorer inou pesante esea aiea fates ERE ETENEE REE Ea aS 62 Setting Local Console Switch Security ce ceeceesesseesessesseeseceeceeeeeesscsseeseesesaeeeeeeesaeeaseeeeaeeaeeaeeaeenee 63 Accessing the Security Dialogs BOX ws ssesdsvseciessvosss seep cosmusvucosctovecees sve r osii ae AE SRE 64 Contents 5 Changing the Pass word svccccisscss
28. lever Mount Type B Installation 1 Remove the four screws two on each side from the console switch 2 Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 16 Install up to six cage nuts 3 J Ef fa Efe ESI CFD ESN EN 4 Secure the console switch to the rails using the appropriate number of M 6 screws Js seisine i Oo eqs o 8 LF Ol N IR fe Ww Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 17 Components ie tem Description OOOO 5 Keyboard connector le Monitor connector Mouse connector 7 ls RJ 45 Interface port designated by the letter A Server connection ports Configuring the KVM Server Console Switch System 1 Connect the Expansion Module Installing the Expansion Module on page 23 2 Connect the Interface Adapter Installing the Interface Adapter on page 21 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 5 Power up the server The foll
29. location Begin installing your equipment at the bottom of the rack cabinet then work to the top Avoid uneven loading or overloading of the rack cabinets Installation Checklist Before installation refer to the following lists to be sure that all of the listed components were received Kit Contents e KVM Server Console Switch e Power cords e Rack mounting kit e Serial download cable e Documentation kit 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide e Firmware CD kit This kit might contain extra hardware for your convenience Required Items Not Included e PS 2 Interface Adapter or USB Interface Adapter e UTP CATS cable CAT6 and CAT7 may be also used Optional Items Expansion Module Installing the Expansion Module on page 23 Required Tools e Phillips screwdriver e T 25 Torx driver Rack Mounting the HP KVM Server Console Switch NOTE Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch into the rack connect the HP KVM Server Console Switch to a power source using the power cords provided and power on the unit An activity indicator light Components on page 17 is displayed after a few seconds If the activity indicator light does not display be sure that the power is on the power cord is connected and the power source is valid Several rack mounting configurations include e Side mount Type A Square and round hole rails Type B Square hole rails NOTE The HP KVM Server Console Swi
30. n This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding this product contact us by mail or telephone e Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 530113 Houston Texas 77269 2000 e 1 800 652 6672 For continuous quality improvement calls may be recorded or monitored For ques
31. ng the Security Dialog Box on page 64 proceed to step 2 Or If your HP KVM Server Console Switch is password protected see the previous procedure then go to step 2 Select Enable Screen Saver Enter the number of minutes for Inactivity Time 1 to 99 to delay activation of the screen saver Select Energy if your monitor is Energy Star compliant Otherwise select Screen Optional Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box Click OK to save settings a CAUTION Monitor damage can result from the use of energy mode with monitors not compliant with Energy Star NOTE No server is selected after the activation of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server The status flag displays Free Deactivating the Screen Saver 1 From the Security dialog box Accessing the Security Dialog Box on page 64 clear Enable Screen Saver Click OK to save settings 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 Changing the Switch Mode You can connect to attached servers using two methods e Preemptive Allows any user to select any server at any time a request from another user disconnects the current user without warning e Cooperative Maintains the current user connection the current user
32. ns CRC cyclic redundant checks EID electronic identification number IA Interface Adapter KVM keyboard video and mouse OSD on screen display USB universal serial bus UTP unshielded twisted pair VDC voltage direct current 91 92 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide VGA video graphics array Index A accessing the Broadcast dialog box 59 accessing the Commands dialog box 68 accessing the Devices dialog box 51 accessing the Flag dialog box 57 accessing the Main dialog box 41 accessing the Menu dialog box 55 accessing the Names dialog box 50 accessing the Scan dialog box 60 accessing the Security dialog box 64 accessing the Setup dialog box 49 accessing the Switch dialog box 67 accessing the Version dialog box 73 activating broadcasting 60 activating Run Diagnostics 71 activating Scan mode 62 activating Screen Saver mode 66 adding server names 19 adding servers to the Scan list 61 additional information 83 assigning device types 51 assigning server names 50 authorized reseller 83 Broadcast dialog box 58 59 60 broadcasting to servers 58 BSMI notice 90 C cables 88 Canadian Notice 88 cantilever 13 15 cascaded console switch configurations 32 35 39 cascading console switches 27 29 33 36 93 changing the display behavior 55 changing the password 64 changing the Switch mode 67 Commands dialog box 68 Compaq Server Console Switch 28 33 35 compatiable models 27 c
33. ompliance notices 85 removing password protection 65 removing servers from the Scan list 62 required information 83 required items not included 8 required tools 8 Run Diagnostics command 69 71 S Scan dialog box 60 61 62 Scan list 61 Scan mode 62 screen delay time 56 Screen Saver mode 66 Security dialog box 63 64 65 66 selecting servers 45 selecting the display order of servers 55 series number 85 server names 50 server states 44 server viewing and selecting 42 setting a screen delay time 56 setting local console switch security 63 64 65 66 setting password protection 64 setting up a scan pattern 60 Setup menu 49 50 side mount 9 10 24 soft switching 46 47 standard mount 1U 12 Switch dialog box 67 Switch mode 67 T technical support 83 telephone numbers 83 troubleshooting 80 U updating Interface Adapter firmware 76 updating the firmware 75 using basic OSD navigation keys 48 V velcro mount 26 Version dialog box 72 73 viewing and selecting ports and servers 42 Index 95
34. omponents 17 configuration of system 17 21 26 32 35 39 configuring servers for soft switching 46 configuring the Setup dialog box 49 connection length 81 controlling the Status flag 56 D deactivating Scan mode 62 deactivating Screen Saver mode 66 Declaration of Conformity 87 Devices dialog box 51 52 54 displaying the status flag 57 displaying version information 72 E European Union notice 89 exiting Screen Saver mode 66 Expansion Module 23 24 25 26 F Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice 86 87 88 firmware updating 75 Flag dialog box 56 57 H HP IP Console Switch 29 36 39 identification number server 85 installation checklist 7 installing the Expansion Module 23 94 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide installing the Interface Adapter 21 installing the KVM Server Console Switch 7 Interface Adapter 21 76 Interface Adapter configuration 21 J Japanese notice 89 K kit contents 7 kit contents Expansion Module 23 L local port operation 41 logging on to the console switch 65 Main dialog box 41 42 44 45 46 managing routine tasks for servers 50 managing server tasks 68 Menu dialog box 55 56 modifying device types 52 N Names dialog box 50 O optional items 8 OSD navigation keys 48 overview of installation process 7 P port viewing and selecting 42 powering on sequence 17 R rack mounting configurations 8 rack mounting hardware 7 regulatory c
35. onal computers The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user FCC Rating Label The FCC rating label on the device shows the classification A or B of the equipment Class B devices have an FCC logo or ID on the label Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or ID on the label After you determine the class of the device refer to the corresponding statement Class A Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installatio
36. onsole Switch 2 Connect the other end of that same UTP CATS cable to the RJ 45 port on the Interface Adapter 3 Connect the Interface Adapter to the appropriate ports on the server 4 Repeat the preceding steps to connect any other servers to this system The following figure shows one possible configuration for your HP KVM Server Console Switch system with an Interface Adapter 22 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide tem Dessrpion OOOO O 23 Installing the Expansion Module In This Section OVETVIEW aisseictiias neer e E eere EEEE EE EEE E ASTETE 23 Installation CheckliStssissrsisisirsirsrisnsnerisissr sty ledhcvsdunuscdascieederieasevidenvesvsanvebect n RE AE 23 Installing the Expansion Module Hardware eeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeriesreeissresresresresressisrresreresreesesees 23 Configuring the Expansion Module 200 ee ceseeseceseceeeceseceseeeseeeeneeeaeeeaeeeaeecaaesaecsaeeeeeeeeeeees 26 Overview An optional Expansion Module can be added to the HP KVM Server Console Switch system increasing the total number of accessible servers The Expansion Module ships with rack mounting hardware for easy integration into your rack Installation Checklist Before installation refer to the following lists to be sure that all of the listed components were received Kit Contents e Expansion Module e Screws e Velcro This kit might contain extra hardware for your convenience Installing the Expansion Module Ha
37. ou must locally connect the keyboard monitor and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to access the local OSD 1 Mount the console switches in the rack 2 Locate a UTP CATS cable and connect one end to the server connection port Components on page 17 on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch 3 Connect the other end of that same UTP CATS cable to the RJ 45 port on the Interface Adapter 4 Connect the Interface Adapter to the appropriate ports on the server 30 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other servers to be added to this system Connect the local port KVM cable to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Power on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Power on the monitor Power up the server Update the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch firmware Updating the Firmware on page 75 Update all Interface Adapter firmware Updating the Firmware on page 75 Power off the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Disconnect the local KVM cables from the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Connect the local port KVM cable to the main HP KVM Server Console Switch Connect a UTP CATS cable to the server connection port Components on page 17 on the main HP KVM Server Console Switch Connect the other end of that same UTP CATS cable to the RJ 45 interface port
38. owing figure shows one possible configuration for your HP KVM Server Console Switch system tem Description o Server 1 Expansion Module HP KVM Server Console Switch USB Interface Adapter PS 2 Interface Adapter Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 19 Adding Server Names You can configure the HP KVM Server Console Switch system through the OSD When tiered with the IP Console Switch HP recommends adding server names to the OSD at the local analog station before adding or discovering console switches through the IP Console Viewer To add server names refer to the Assigning Server Names on page 50 section 21 Installing the Interface Adapter In This Section COVED VIEW A EE ET E chaates saa duaesenadecessheaveaseaaadendstessoraes 21 Configuring the Interface Adapter sic csienssccsscceccssniecttssecsttienenseotsesseeadestoertaosteeesieaserioents 21 Overview An Interface Adapter is required for the HP KVM Server Console Switch system to function properly However it is not included in the HP KVM Server Console Switch kit An Interface Adapter connects UTP CATS cables to PS 2 or USB connections establishing a KVM session to a server NOTE UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this guide However UTP CAT6 and UTP CAT7 cables may also be used Configuring the Interface Adapter 1 Connect a UTP CATS cable to the server connection port Components on page 17 on the HP KVM Server C
39. ox is displayed Selecting the Display Order of Servers 1 From the Menu dialog box Accessing the Menu Dialog Box on page 55 select Name to display servers alphabetically by name Or Select EID to display servers numerically by Interface Adapter ID number Or 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 Setting a Screen Delay Time Setting a time to delay the display of the OSD enables you to complete a soft switch Soft Switching on page 46 without displaying the OSD 1 From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 enter the number of seconds 0 9 the OSD is delayed after pressing the Print Scrn key Entering 0 instantly displays the OSD with no delay 2 Click OK to save settings Or Click X to exit or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings Controlling the Status Flag The status flag is displayed on the desktop and shows the Name or EID number of the selected server or the status of a particular port Use the Flag dialog box Accessing the Flag Dialog Box on page 57 to change the flag display by server name or EID number or to change the flag color opacity display time and location on the desktop Fiag Description S Flag type by name barrell gt g type by Flag type by EID number 520255 7
40. ple of a Compaq Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration 35 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch eee 36 Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration cecescesessesseesereseneeeeeeeeees 39 Local Port Operation 41 Local Port Operation OVervieW 0 cee eeceeeceesceesecesesenececeeseeeaeenseceeeseeeseeeaeseaecsaesseeseesaeseaeseaeeeaeeaees 41 Accessing the Main Dialog Boku eescsesscessceessceeeececesceesacecesceenececeaceenaeeesaeeeseeeesaeeenaeeesas 41 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers 0 eee eeecesececceseeeseeeseceseseeesseeeseeeseensesseesseeeaeenas 42 Soft Switch 2 oi ces lavs ious ieesaagesensiveieuston capes E Ea E e Soei EE ERER e E eE E EO E AERE 46 Configuring Servers for Soft Switching eee eeeeeseeeeeeseeeceeseceeeeeeeeeeaeeaesaeeaeeateneeeeeesees 46 SOPES WItChing to a SEL VOL opeisen ireke tedos eea oe Erna a Eaa RIE ENTERA a ve eu ites 47 Soft Switching to a Previous Server ee eeeseseesecseceeceeeeseeseesecseeseeeeaeeaeeseeaeeseeaeesesaeeneenees 47 Using Basic OSD Navigation Keys ccceseccssseeeesesseeseeecseesececeaeesesaeeaecaessessesaesseseeeeaeeaeeaesaeeneees 48 Configuring the Setup Dialog BOX ii ii isess ss ssssaecssegedssaubescese ste dueseeeicgvieete rak asa eesi aaraa EEEE 49 Accessing the Setup Dialog BOX oc eeeecceseeseeeseeeseceseceseeseeeseeeaeeseesseesseeeseesaesneeeeeeeaeeeas 49 Managing Routine Tasks for Servers
41. product This product supports only one level of cascading An Expansion Module is considered a level of cascading and therefore cannot be used in combination with cascaded console switches To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches follow the proper powering on sequence power on the console switches monitor and then servers CAUTION Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP KVM Server Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches If Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products undesirable operations might occur NOTE The HP KVM Server Console Switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches NOTE To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters you must locally connect the keyboard monitor and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to access the local OSD 28 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Compaq Server Console Switch ax CAUTION While cascading a 2 x 8 Compaq Server Console Switch connect only one Interface Adapter at any given time Undesirable operations might occur if multiple Interface Adapters are attached is CAUTION While cascading console switches be sure that the Compaq Server Console Switch is cascaded below the HP KVM Server Console Switch Undesirable operations might occur if these specific cascading sequences are not followed The following
42. rdware Several rack mounting configurations include e Side mount 24 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide e Rail mount e Velcro mount Performing a Side Mount Installation 1 Slide the tabs on the side mounting brackets into the rack frame of SB 4 ef amp O0 O0 O00 O OO O O00 O0 OOH l eLaeLicsctaelicelticsWiel a al 2 Secure the Expansion Module to the rack frame using one self tapping screw for the bottom side mounting bracket of X i SF 4 O DOD E LaLa aed O0 O Gif O H a Installing the Expansion Module 25 Performing a Rail Mount Installation 1 Remove the screws securing the side mounting brackets to the Expansion Module 2 Insert two cage nuts into the rack frame where the side mounting bracket holes are located and secure the Expansion Module to the rack frame using two M 6 screws oj Bi o BS a 0 O0 O DOO O OD O mo 3 eLaetiet4 eLieLet j N o F anA el i 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
43. riate button Selecting the checkbox beside each server to be added to the scan list creates the scan list The creation of a scan list does not start Scan mode You must enable Scan mode through the Scan Enable checkbox on the Commands dialog box Accessing the Commands Dialog Box on page 68 Accessing the Scan Dialog Box From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Scan The Scan dialog box is displayed 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 Or Double click a server name or port Or Press the Alt key plus the number of the server you want to scan You can select up to 16 servers In the Scan Time box enter the number of seconds from 3 to 99 before the scan moves to the next server in the sequence Click OK to save settings Or Click Clear to remove all servers from the scan list 62 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide IMPORTANT Selecting the checkbox beside each server to be added to the scan list creates the scan list The creation of a scan list does not start the Scan mode You must enable Scan mode through the Scan Enable checkbox on the Commands dialog box NOTE If the user removes a server from the Device Modify dialog box later the change can affect a custom scan pattern
44. rs The server is connected to the first console switch and the Interface Adapter is not connected or the server is powered off The server is connected to the first console switch and is active The status of the servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system are indicated by the icons in the right column of the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 Local Port Operation 45 em seeipton SCS Selecting Servers The Interface Adapter is connected directly cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch or an Expansion Module or powered on The Interface Adapter is not connected or the server is powered off The Interface Adapter is cascaded to a Compaq Server Console Switch and the server is not connected or is powered off The Interface Adapter is cascaded to a Compaq Server Console Switch and the server is connected or is powered on A symbol that identifies which port the console switch is connected to A symbol that identifies which port you are actively connected to and viewing A symbol that identifies to which port you are connected but which port you are not active From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 users can select specific servers When a new server is selected the console switch reconfigures the KVM to the setting for the selected server Double click the server Name EID or Port number Or If the display order of the server list
45. rver Console Switch User Guide item Description o 3 PS 2 Interface Adapter UTP CAT5 cable Main Compaq Server Console Switch e eam SSS 7 Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch NOTE To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters you must locally connect the keyboard monitor and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to access the local OSD 1 Mount the console switches in the rack 2 Locate a UTP CATS cable and connect one end to the server connection port Components on page 17 on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch 3 Connect the other end of that same UTP CATS cable to the RJ 45 port on the Interface Adapter 4 Connect the Interface Adapter to the appropriate ports on the server 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 7 Power on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch 8 Power on the monitor 9 Power down the server 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Cascading Console Switches 37 Update the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch firmware Updating the Firmware on page 75 Update all Interface Adapter firmware Updating the Firmware on page 75 Power off the cascaded HP KVM Ser
46. rvice is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For continuous quality improvement calls may be recorded or monitored Outside North America call the nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center For telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers refer to the HP website http www hp com Before You Contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP Technical support registration number if applicable Product serial number Product model name and number Applicable error messages Add on boards or hardware 84 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide e Third party hardware or software e Operating system type and revision level Regulatory Compliance Notices In This Section Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers cc ee eeseceneceneceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeaeeeaaees 85 Federal Communications Commission Notice cccccccessseceeeeeceeeeeeeaeceeaeeceeeeeeaeeseaaeseeaeeee 86 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only 87 IMIQGIPI CATIONS inoseni eae aN eE bia TN EEE AER O N E AEAN A 88 Cable Sires uw uea e ea EAEE A EEEE ERE EE E EO A A E EE 88 Canadian Notice Avis Canadien ccccccccssssssecessseeeecseaaececseeaececseaeeeceeaaeeeeseaaeeeeseaaeeseneaaes 88 European Union NOUCe iss ccs secsevssydeecidevescsssivcesvasnsnsscedohtversdesseseebuedsvelaeasseteaeseteutieenseaseheasvelienss 89 Japanese NOCE ye vssecsues
47. sccccaseaistecssncavseveaseteotneesvedvutl EES EEEE NEE NENES 89 BS MIL NOUCE oeiriniateiasienenin seinn EAEN OAA EURA NEARE A A A E 90 Kor dn NOCES eroonsa eE EE EEE EEEO SEESE A AERIENE EEE ERER 90 Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification this product has been assigned a unique series number The series number can be 85 found on the product nameplate label along with all required approval markings and information When requesting compliance information for this product always refer to this series number The series number is not the marketing name or model number of the product 86 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Federal Communications Commission Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency RF emission limits to provide an interference free radio frequency spectrum Many electronic devices including computers generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore covered by these rules These rules place computers and related peripheral devices into two classes A and B depending upon their intended installation Class A devices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment Class B devices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment for example pers
48. scription o O Shift Delete Deletes from current selection to all lines below it when editing a scan list Adds numbers from the keyboard or keypad Caps Lock Disables the user Use the Shift key to change case Configuring the Setup Dialog Box You can configure the HP KVM Server Console Switch and manage routine tasks for your servers from the Setup dialog box Accessing the Setup Dialog Box on page 49 within the OSD Click Names when initially setting up your console switch to identify servers by unique names Accessing the Setup Dialog Box From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup The Setup dialog box is displayed G Setup 50 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Managing Routine Tasks for Servers Changes the server listing between numerically by port or EID number and alphabetically by name Changes the Delay Time before the Main dialog box displays after pressing the Print Sern key Changes the display timing color and location of the status flag Controls multiple servers simultaneously through keyboard and mouse actions Scan e Sets up custom scan patterns for up to 16 servers Security Sets password to restrict server access and enables screen saver A valid password must be alphanumeric and contain a minimum of five characters and a maximum of 15 characters Permitted characters are case sensitive and can consist of A Z 0 9 spaces and hyphens Ena
49. serial download connector Components on page 17 on the rear panel of the HP KVM Server Console Switch 2 Go to the folder where the firmware files are saved and run the WUpDateHP exe file NOTE The three bin files must be in the same folder as the WUpDateHP exe file 3 Select which language to install and enter the serial port number of the server to which the HP KVM Server Console Switch is attached 4 Click Load The update process begins The update process has three updates Loading Application Firmware Loading Graphics Chip and Loading System Data You see a progress bar for each of those three updates The firmware update is not done until all of the updates have been loaded When the firmware is updated the following message indicating Update Complete is displayed 5 Click Done 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 page 41 click Commands gt IA Status The IA Status dialog box is displayed 2 Select PS 2 or USB then click Upgrade The IA Upgrade dialog box is displayed IA Upgrade 3 Click OK to save settings 4 Press the Esc key to return to the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 The OSD indicators are displayed as yellow while the upgrade is in progress The indicators change to red and then to green when the upgrade is complete NOTE Wai
50. server is connected For example in the following screen shot the first number represents the port number of the first console switch and the second number represents the port number of the cascaded console switch port to which the server is connected 44 Server Status Icon displayed Viewing the Server Status Column on page 44 Port number of the cascaded console switch Port number of the first console switch Viewing the Server Status Column HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Description The server is connected to port 01 of the 1 x 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 16 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch The server is connected to port 02 of the 2 x 16 HP KVM Server Console Switch and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 14 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch The server is connected to port 04 of the Compaq Server Console Switch and that Compaq Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 01 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch The servers are connected to an Expansion Module so they are using the same port You can tell that the Expansion Modules are not cascaded because they do not have the second port numbers The servers are connected to an Expansion Module so they are using the same port You can tell that the Expansion Modules are not cascaded because they do not have the second port numbe
51. simultaneously control more than one server in a system to be sure that all selected servers receive identical input For each server receiving the broadcast you can choose to broadcast keystrokes and mouse movements independently NOTE During broadcast any users connected to a broadcast server will be disconnected and unable to access any servers NOTE You can broadcast to only one server per Expansion Module Installing the Expansion Module on page 23 connection Broadcasting Keystrokes The keyboard statistics must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically Specifically the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards While the HP KVM Server Console Switch attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously some servers can inhibit and thereby delay the transmission Local Port Operation 59 Broadcasting Mouse Movements For the mouse to work accurately all systems must have identical mouse drivers desktops such as identically placed icons and video resolutions In addition the mouse must be in exactly the same place on all screens Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve broadcasting mouse movements to multiple systems can have unpredictable results Accessing the Broadcast Dialog Box From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Broadcast The Broadcast dialog box is displayed
52. srsrerisrntsttsrsretrnrstutsrststenrsrettsretsesrstesreret 21 Installing the Expansion Module 23 CDV CLV IS W eio ae E E E A O N 23 Installation Checklists ninna E E E E E E E EE 23 Kit Contents acid aut ace eE EE A E E A A e wads 23 Installing the Expansion Module Hardware eessseeseeseessereesresresrssrsrrsrsresresrrsrnrrstrnrentesreernsrerrstrst 23 Performing a Side Mount Installation cece esescssseseeeeceeceseeseesecseeaeesesaeeseeeceaeeaeeaeeaeeaeenes 24 Performing a Rail Mount Installation seeesseeeeeeeseeeeeseeestsesrrsrsrerertsrerrsrsrsresesrsrsesreresesrereeeees 25 Performing a Velcro Mount Installation cece ceeeeeceeseeseesesseceeeeeeceeeeceeeeaeeaeeaeeaeeneeeeeaeeas 26 Configuring the Expansion Module cececeesesscsseeseeseeeeeeceeeeeceeeeaeeaeeaeeaecaeeseseesseeeeeeaeeaesaeeaeeaeeaeees 26 Cascading Console Switches 27 Compatible Console Switch ModelSissiis siisii reciia eriaren n eE A ai a 27 Compaq Server Console Switch cccscssscsavasseisessoncssesssnssovarenessnceeseacessenasseasendisessdaassascepcsevabenastins 28 HP IP Console Switch sccci sis cheesiest catia lst aeihtestiaye antennae ieee 29 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch 29 Example of an HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration 32 4 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP KVM Server Console Switch 0 33 Exam
53. stecoteesbeelienbernnesees 67 Managing Server Tasks Using the OSD 00 eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeaeecaeecaaecaeceaeeseeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeaeeeaaeed 68 Running System Diagnostiese na i a a 69 Displaying Version Information cccccessseceeeeecseeeeeaeceeneeceeeeeaeceeaeeceeeeeeeaeesaeeseaaeceeeeeesas 72 Local Port Operation Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch system has at least one local port based on the specific model on the rear panel Components on page 17 that enables the user to connect a keyboard monitor and mouse to the HP KVM Server Console Switch for direct access Use the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 to view configure and control servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system Accessing the Main Dialog Box Press the Print Scrn key The Main dialog box is displayed 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 in any place you see Print Scrn EM Module P2 HP Server Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers You can view servers by name port or by the unique EID embedded in each Interface Adapter Viewing the Port Column When the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 is first launched an OSD generated port list is displayed by default Local Port Operation 43 The Port column indicates the port to which a
54. t until the OSD indicators are displayed as green before continuing Updating the Interface Adapter Firmware Individually 1 From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Commands gt Version The Version dialog box is displayed Updating the Firmware 7 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 4 Click Load Firmware Troubleshooting In This Section Troubleshooting Tables sccciscecsisvsicsslseva sed asverecasseiaceiasve senacsevacenesseagandeedacedavsnsagscseceawbaavak ccaszevecs Connection Length Table i siccscrssieccissesescassicesvadsnvscrnsovevetedesenseseieasveideansoteiosetcteteest cassneasedioenve 79 80 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Troubleshooting Table Problem Troubleshooting The local user cannot view the OSD copyright Be sure that the power source is valid notice Be sure that the cables are connected properly ar Be sure that the monitor is valid The OSD copyright notice is distorted The local user cannot view the OSD flag Preview the preferences selected in the OSD to determine if the local port display has been disabled or set to time out If the preferences are set to not display the OSD flag or to have the flag time out then the OSD flag does not display The local user cannot activate or view the Be sure that the local port keyboar
55. tch cannot be side mounted into a rack with round hole rails e Standard mount Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch e 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 2 Attach the side mounting brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed 9 10 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 3 Slide the side mounting bracket tabs into 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 Performing a Side Mount Type B Installation 1 Remove the four screws two on each side from the console switch Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 11 2 Attach the side mounting brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed rack 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 rails using four M 6 screws two on each side Performin
56. ted server Local Port Operation 73 Accessing the Version Dialog Box NOTE Provide the application version number when communicating with HP customer service centers 1 From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Commands gt Version The Version dialog box is displayed The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the HP KVM Server Console Switch CJ Version 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 George 3 To view the selected Interface Adapter cable click Version The IA Version dialog box is displayed a IA Version 21x atei se oo cation 02 00 10 manwa 4 Click X to exit 75 Updating the Firmware In This Section Updating the Console Switch Firmware ccc eseesceeseesssecsseceeesseceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeaeeeaaesnaeed 75 Updating the Interface Adapter Firmware Simultaneously 0000 00 cece eeeceeeeeneeeneeenaeceaeeeeeees 76 Updating the Interface Adapter Firmware Individually sesneeeeeeeeeseeeeseseeesrerresrreresreeresns 76 Updating the Console Switch Firmware NOTE The PC or laptop used to upgrade the firmware must be running Microsoft Windows NT or greater 1 Connect the serial download cable to the serial download connector on the PC must be running Windows and to the
57. tions regarding this FCC declaration contact us by mail or telephone 88 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide e Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 510101 Houston Texas 77269 2000 e 1 281 514 3333 To identify this product refer to the part series or model number found on the product Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard Company may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Canadian Notice Avis Canadien Class A Equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Class B Equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Regulatory Compliance Notices 89 European Union Notice CE Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by
58. tivating Run been disconnected Diagnostics on page 71 click Clear Troubleshooting 81 Problem Troubleshooting Video displays all green or red e 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 Be sure to click OK to confirm the screen saver selection Click X or press Esc to cancel the command The video resolution is distorted For more information refer to the Connection Length Table on page 81 Connection Length Table The HP KVM Server Console Switch offers optimum video performance when the distance between the server and console switch is 50 feet or less 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz The system is capable of operation at distances up to 100 feet at reduced video resolutions 800 x 640 at 60 Hz worst case ee oe o 83 Technical Support In This Section HP Contact Information ccc ccccececcccccccccessesccecccccceseeusacceececsceuueasceecesesesuaueasececeeseeaaens 83 Before You Contact HPE i sces sede dada decd iei seteadeed deadeaes ceshecdachc cuvaoweb sued cesvowed cusatws Coosdebus 83 HP Contact Information For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller In the United States call 1 800 345 1518 In Canada call 1 800 263 5868 In other locations refer to the HP website http www hp com For HP technical support In North America call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1 800 652 6672 This se
59. ver Console Switch Disconnect the local KVM cables from the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Connect the local port KVM cable to main HP IP Console Switch Connect a UTP CATS cable to the server connection port Components on page 17 on the main HP IP Console Switch Connect the other end of that same UTP CATS cable to the RJ 45 interface port Components on page 17 on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Repeat steps 15 and 16 for any other console switches to be added to this system Power on the console switches Power on the monitor Update the main HP IP Console Switch firmware refer to the HP IP Console Switch documentation Update all Interface Adapter firmware Updating the Firmware on page 75 The following figure shows an HP IP Console Switch cascaded to an HP KVM Server Console Switch The top console switch is the main console switch while the bottom console switch is the cascaded console switch 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 Switches If Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products undesirable operations might occur 100 240V 1 0A 50 60 Hz i 20000000000000000
60. will not be disconnected if another user requests connection Accessing the Switch Dialog Box 1 From the Main dialog box Accessing the Main Dialog Box on page 41 click Setup gt Switch The Switch dialog box is displayed GJ Switch 2 Select either Preemptive or Cooperative 3 Click OK to save settings Or Click X to exit or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings 68 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Managing Server Tasks Using the OSD You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch system from the Commands dialog box Accessing the Commands Dialog Box on page 68 with the OSD including engaging Scan mode Activating Scan Mode on page 62 and Broadcast mode Activating the Broadcast Dialog Box on page 60 managing user connections running diagnostics and updating your firmware Feme Pups SSCS Broadcast Enable Begins broadcasting to your servers Configures a server list for broadcasting under the Setup dialog box Scan Enable Begins scanning your servers Sets up a list for scanning in the Setup dialog box Upgrades multiple Interface Adapters simultaneously Display Versions Displays version information for the console switch and firmware information for individual Interface Adapters Enables you to upgrade individual Interface Adapter firmware Run Diagnostics Validates the integrity of your system including memory firmware CRC comm interfaces switch controller local and remote v
61. x is displayed 2 For Screen Delay Time enter the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog box displays after the Print Scrn key is pressed Local Port Operation 47 3 Click OK to save settings Soft Switching to a Server To select a server press the Print Sern key If the display order of your server list is by Port the Port button is clicked enter the port number and press the Enter key Or 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 letters of the name of the server or the EID number to establish it as unique and then press the Enter key Soft Switching to a Previous Server Press the Print Scrn key then press the Backspace key This key combination toggles between the previous and current connection 48 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Using Basic OSD Navigation Keys 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 PP Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous dialog box In the Main dialog box it closes the OSD and returns to the selected server In a message box it closes the pop up box and returns to the current dialog box Opens dialog boxes selects options and executes actions when used in combination with the other keys

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