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... Device Reset ...40 Displaying version information ...40 Accessing the Version dialog box ...40 Upgrading the firmware ...41 Upgrading the console switch firmware...41 Upgrading the interface adapter firmware 41 Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 42 Loading interface adapter firmware individually 42 Decommissioning an interface adapter...44 Troubleshooting ...45 Connection length requirements ...45 Troubleshooting table ...45...
... Device Reset ...40 Displaying version information ...40 Accessing the Version dialog box ...40 Upgrading the firmware ...41 Upgrading the console switch firmware...41 Upgrading the interface adapter firmware 41 Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 42 Loading interface adapter firmware individually 42 Decommissioning an interface adapter...44 Troubleshooting ...45 Connection length requirements ...45 Troubleshooting table ...45...
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...occur if these specific cascading sequences are not followed. Cascading console switches 14 The following information. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you cascade console switches, review the following...-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Undesirable operations might occur. Cascading console switches Compatible console switch models This product supports only one...
...occur if these specific cascading sequences are not followed. Cascading console switches 14 The following information. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you cascade console switches, review the following...-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Undesirable operations might occur. Cascading console switches Compatible console switch models This product supports only one...
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... adapter* UTP CAT5 cable or higher UTP CAT5 cable or higher KVM cable Main HP IP Console Switch Local port Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Locate a UTP CAT5 cable or higher and connect one... end to access the local OSD. Cascading console switches 15 NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded...
... adapter* UTP CAT5 cable or higher UTP CAT5 cable or higher KVM cable Main HP IP Console Switch Local port Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Locate a UTP CAT5 cable or higher and connect one... end to access the local OSD. Cascading console switches 15 NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded...
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... Setup dialog box. Resets local console PS2 devices Logs you to upgrade individual interface adapter firmware. Local port operation 37 Enables you out of the OSD. Managing console switch tasks using the OSD You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands...
... Setup dialog box. Resets local console PS2 devices Logs you to upgrade individual interface adapter firmware. Local port operation 37 Enables you out of the OSD. Managing console switch tasks using the OSD You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands...
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... register level tests. Running system diagnostics Clicking Run Diagnostics ("Activating Run Diagnostics" on each system controller. Test Description Memory Test Firmware CRCs Comm Interfaces Switch Controller Local Video Online IAs Offline IAs Suspect IAs Reports the condition of the memory tests performed at system...by comparing a CRC value on page 39) runs a command to check the main board functions subsystems (memory, intra-board communications, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 control, and the video channels) for connection or have been detected but are powered down. The Commands ...
... register level tests. Running system diagnostics Clicking Run Diagnostics ("Activating Run Diagnostics" on each system controller. Test Description Memory Test Firmware CRCs Comm Interfaces Switch Controller Local Video Online IAs Offline IAs Suspect IAs Reports the condition of the memory tests performed at system...by comparing a CRC value on page 39) runs a command to check the main board functions subsystems (memory, intra-board communications, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 control, and the video channels) for connection or have been detected but are powered down. The Commands ...
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...Main dialog box, click Commands. Local port operation 40 Device Reset If your local PS/2 keyboard and mouse lock up, you to view the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 versions, as well as keyboard and mouse information for the local console. 1. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the... Main dialog box" on page 40) enables you can re-establish operation of the box lists the firmware application and subsystem versions in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. A warning appears. The device reset function resets the local PS/2 keyboard and mouse for the ...
...Main dialog box, click Commands. Local port operation 40 Device Reset If your local PS/2 keyboard and mouse lock up, you to view the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 versions, as well as keyboard and mouse information for the local console. 1. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the... Main dialog box" on page 40) enables you can re-establish operation of the box lists the firmware application and subsystem versions in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. A warning appears. The device reset function resets the local PS/2 keyboard and mouse for the ...
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... saved and run the ApplianceUpDate.exe file. The update process has three updates-Loading Application Firmware, Loading Graphics Chip, and Loading System Data. You see a progress bar for each of the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 2. The firmware update is updated, the following message, indicating "Update Complete" appears. 5. Click Done. Click Load...
... saved and run the ApplianceUpDate.exe file. The update process has three updates-Loading Application Firmware, Loading Graphics Chip, and Loading System Data. You see a progress bar for each of the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 2. The firmware update is updated, the following message, indicating "Update Complete" appears. 5. Click Done. Click Load...
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...Main dialog box" on page 17). Click OK to the console switch by checking the Auto Upgrade box in progress. Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the firmware 42 The indicators change to red and then to the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click ...Commands>IA Status. Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 1. The IA Upgrade dialog box appears. Press the Esc key to return to green when the upgrade is in the IA Status window. ...
...Main dialog box" on page 17). Click OK to the console switch by checking the Auto Upgrade box in progress. Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the firmware 42 The indicators change to red and then to the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click ...Commands>IA Status. Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 1. The IA Upgrade dialog box appears. Press the Esc key to return to green when the upgrade is in the IA Status window. ...
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Click IA. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 42), which only upgrades interface adapters needing a new version of firmware in the interface adapter. NOTE: This method of loading the interface adapter firmware will always overwrite the current version of firmware. 1. HP recommends upgrading your interface adapters simultaneously ("Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 17), click Commands>Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears. 2. The IA Selection dialog box appears. Upgrading the firmware 43
Click IA. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 42), which only upgrades interface adapters needing a new version of firmware in the interface adapter. NOTE: This method of loading the interface adapter firmware will always overwrite the current version of firmware. 1. HP recommends upgrading your interface adapters simultaneously ("Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 17), click Commands>Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears. 2. The IA Selection dialog box appears. Upgrading the firmware 43
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The Version window appears. 3. Click Decommission. 6. Upgrading the firmware 44 Click Load Firmware. For more information, see Accessing the Main dialog box (on page 17). 2. The IA Selection window appears. 4. Select a server that is connected to the interface ...
The Version window appears. 3. Click Decommission. 6. Upgrading the firmware 44 Click Load Firmware. For more information, see Accessing the Main dialog box (on page 17). 2. The IA Selection window appears. 4. Select a server that is connected to the interface ...
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...is powered on the local port video display. Video displays are connected properly The system does not recognize the HP IP Console All HP IP Console Switches must be upgraded with Switch. firmware version 3.0.0 or later. and that the local port keyboard is connected properly and the OSD flag disappears. The... notice is distorted. • Be sure that the power source is valid. • Be sure that the monitor is valid. Call the HP Customer Support Center ("HP contact information" on . Click X or press the Esc key to have the flag time out, then the OSD flag does not appear....
...is powered on the local port video display. Video displays are connected properly The system does not recognize the HP IP Console All HP IP Console Switches must be upgraded with Switch. firmware version 3.0.0 or later. and that the local port keyboard is connected properly and the OSD flag disappears. The... notice is distorted. • Be sure that the power source is valid. • Be sure that the monitor is valid. Call the HP Customer Support Center ("HP contact information" on . Click X or press the Esc key to have the flag time out, then the OSD flag does not appear....
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... switch, managing tasks using OSD 37 console switch, resetting a password 30 console switches, cascading 14, 15 contacting HP 47 controlling the status flag 23 D deactivating Scan mode 28 deactivating the screen saver 31 Declaration of Conformity 49 decommissioning...status flag 24 displaying version information 40 E exiting Screen Saver mode 31 F Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 48, 49 firmware, loading interface adapter individually 42 H HP IP Console Switch 14 I installation checklist 6 installation, cantilever mount 8 installation, side mount 9 installation, standard-mount 7 ...
... switch, managing tasks using OSD 37 console switch, resetting a password 30 console switches, cascading 14, 15 contacting HP 47 controlling the status flag 23 D deactivating Scan mode 28 deactivating the screen saver 31 Declaration of Conformity 49 decommissioning...status flag 24 displaying version information 40 E exiting Screen Saver mode 31 F Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 48, 49 firmware, loading interface adapter individually 42 H HP IP Console Switch 14 I installation checklist 6 installation, cantilever mount 8 installation, side mount 9 installation, standard-mount 7 ...
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... 44 interface adapter, installing 13 J Japanese notice 51 K keyboard language, changing 33 kit contents 6 Korean notices 51 L loading interface adapter firmware 42 local port operation 17 logging in to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 29 M managing routine tasks for servers 21 managing server tasks 37 Menu dialog box 22 modes...
... 44 interface adapter, installing 13 J Japanese notice 51 K keyboard language, changing 33 kit contents 6 Korean notices 51 L loading interface adapter firmware 42 local port operation 17 logging in to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 29 M managing routine tasks for servers 21 managing server tasks 37 Menu dialog box 22 modes...