HP 1x1x16 IP Console Switch User Guide - Page 92

Enter, Option 1-Network Configuration., Option 1

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92 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 3. Configure the terminal emulation software for the server, such as Hyperterminal or Minicom ("Configuring Minicom" on page 93). 4. Plug the supplied power cord into the power cord connector ("Components" on page 7) on the HP IP Console Switch and then into a valid power source, if not already connected. 5. Power on the HP IP Console Switch, if not already powered on. The activity indicator light ("Components" on page 7) powers on. The activity indicator blinks for 30 seconds while performing a self-test. Approximately 10 seconds after it stops blinking, press the Enter key to access the Main menu. 6. Select Option 1-Network Configuration. The Network Configuration menu appears. 7. Select Option 1 to set the Network Speed. When possible, set the connection manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature. After you enter a selection, return to the Network Configuration menu. 8. Select Option 2 to specify a Static/BootP IP address. Use a static IP address for ease of configuration. If you are using a BootP address, configure the BootP server to provide an IP address to the console switch, omit step 9, and continue to the next procedure.

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HP IP Console Switch User Guide
3.
Configure the terminal emulation software for the server, such as
Hyperterminal or Minicom ("Configuring Minicom" on page
93
).
4.
Plug the supplied power cord into the power cord connector ("Components"
on page
7
) on the HP IP Console Switch and then into a valid power source,
if not already connected.
5.
Power on the HP IP Console Switch, if not already powered on. The activity
indicator light ("Components" on page
7
) powers on. The activity indicator
blinks for 30 seconds while performing a self-test. Approximately 10
seconds after it stops blinking, press the
Enter
key to access the Main menu.
6. Select
Option 1—Network Configuration.
The Network Configuration
menu appears.
7. Select
Option 1
to set the Network Speed. When possible, set the connection
manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature. After you enter a
selection, return to the Network Configuration menu.
8. Select
Option 2
to specify a Static/BootP IP address. Use a static IP address
for ease of configuration. If you are using a BootP address, configure the
BootP server to provide an IP address to the console switch, omit step 9, and
continue to the next procedure.