Compaq 400338-001 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide - Page 4

Contents

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Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide

Installing the Hardware

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2-2

2-Port Side-Mount 0U Installation

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2-2

Side-Mount 0U Installation

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2-5

Rear Rack Installation

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2-9

Standard 1U Installation

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2-11

Completing the Installation

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2-15

Chapter 3

Cabling

Cable Information

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3-1

Cable Locking Mechanism

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3-2

Connecting the Cables

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3-3

Connecting the Power Cable to the Dual Console

8-Port DC Switch Box

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3-6

Switch Box Startup Behavior

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3-8

Computer Startup Behavior

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3-9

Configuring the Console Switch

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3-9

Unattended Reboot

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3-9

Resetting the Unit

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3-9

Making Connections Under Power

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3-10

Alternate Configurations

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3-10

Tiered Switch Configurations

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3-11

Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up

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3-12

Dual Console Configuration

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3-13

Chapter 4

Using the OSD

On-Screen Display

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4-1

Alternate Languages

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4-1

Functions

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4-1

Section	Page
Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide	1
Notice	2
Contents	3
About This Guide	8
Important Safety Information	8
Symbols on Equipment	8
Rack Stability	10
Symbols in Text	10
Text Conventions	11
Getting Help	11
Compaq Technical Support	11
Compaq Website	12
Compaq Authorized Reseller	12
Reader’s Comments	12
Chapter 1: Introduction	13
Product Overview	13
Features	14
Configurations	16
Available Models	19
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation	20
Installation Checklist	20
Kit Contents	20
Required Tools	21
Installing the Hardware	21
2-Port Side-Mount 0U Installation	21
Connecting 2-Port KVM Cables	23
Side-Mount 0U Installation	24
Type A	24
Type B	26
Rear Rack Installation	28
Standard 1U Installation	30
Completing the Installation	34
Chapter 3: Cabling	35
Cable Information	35
Cable Locking Mechanism	36
Connecting the Cables	37
Connecting the Power Cable to the Dual Console 8-Port DC Switch Box	40
Switch Box Startup Behavior	42
Computer Startup Behavior	43
Configuring the Console Switch	43
Unattended Reboot	43
Resetting the Unit	43
Making Connections Under Power	44
Alternate Configurations	44
Tiered Switch Configurations	45
Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up	46
Dual Console Configuration	47
Chapter 4: Using the OSD	48
On-Screen Display	48
Alternate Languages	48
Functions	48
Navigation	49
Menu Overview	51
OSD Main Screen	52
Setup Screen	54
Commands Screen	55
Version Screen	57
Reset Command	58
Devices Screen	58
Device Modify Screen	60
Names Screen	62
Menu Screen	64
Scan Screen	65
Flag Screen	69
Security Screen	71
Screen Saver Test	74
Broadcast Screen	74
Keyboard	74
Mouse	75
Broadcasting to Tiered Configurations	76
Accessing the OSD at a Secondary Console Switch	77
Switching Between Computers	78
Performing a Soft Switch	79
Performing a Screen Capture	79
Chapter 5: Using the Simplified OSD	80
Launching the OSD	80
Printing a Screen Capture	80
Simplified OSD Selection Screen	81
Opening the Simplified OSD or Accessing the Simplified OSD Selection Screen on a Primary Console Switch	81
Simplified OSD Status Port Symbols	82
Simplified OSD Advanced Menus Screen	82
Opening the Simplified OSD Advanced Menus	82
Exiting the Simplified OSD	83
Selecting Computers	83
Switching Computers	84
Assigning Unique Names to Computers	84
Changing Menu Attributes	86
Effects of Settings on Screen Appearance	87
Changing Status Flag Attributes	89
Values and Effects of Settings on Flag Appearance	90
Scanning the Computers	91
Placing the Switch in Scan Mode	91
Canceling Scan Mode	91
Setting a Custom Scan Pattern	91
Removing a Computer from the Scan List	92
Securing Server Access	93
Locking the Screen and Keyboard	94
Turning off the Screen Saver	96
Blanking the Monitor without Locking the Console	96
Displaying Version Information	97
Saving the Hardware Settings	98
Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard	98
Assigning Specific Device Types	99
Switching Tiered Systems	100
Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Notices	101
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers	101
Federal Communications Commission Notice	102
Class A Equipment	102
Class B Equipment	103
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC€Logo, United€States€Only	103
Modifications	104
Cables	104
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)	104
Class A Equipment	104
Class B Equipment	105
European Union Notice	105
Japanese Notice	106
Taiwanese Notice	106
Appendix B: Electrostatic Discharge	107
Grounding Methods	108
Appendix C: Power Cord Set Requirements	109
General Requirements	109
Country-Specific Requirements	110
Appendix D: Specifications	111
Appendix E: Troubleshooting	114
Appendix F: Updating Firmware	124

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Cabling, Using the OSD, Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up

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