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HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide Part Number 409054-003 August 2008 (Third Edition) - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 3
console switches...23 Cascading console switches overview...23 Cascading console switches matrix 23 Cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24 Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 4
Setting local console switch security 37 Changing the OSD language...43 Assigning server and serial device names 43 Setting up a scan pattern ...44 Using preemption ...47 Managing server tasks using the OSD...48 Viewing and disconnecting user connections 49 Displaying interface adapter status - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 5
do I use the Run Diagnostics feature 93 Is the console switch operational?...93 What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths 94 What kind of CAT5 cables are supported 94 Technical support...95 Before you contact HP...95 HP contact information ...95 Regulatory compliance notices ...96 Regulatory - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 6
Description Power cord connector Power switch Fans Activity indicator light LAN connector (10/100/1000 gigabit) Serial management connector Mouse connector for local user Keyboard connector for local user Video connector for local user USB ports Server connection ports Component identification 6 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 7
Interface adapters that support Virtual Media have two LEDs on the front of the RJ-45 connector. Item 1 2 Description When lit, this LED indicates that the interface adapter has power from the server. When lit, this LED indicates that there is an active console session with the interface - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 8
Item 2 3 Description RJ-45 connector USB connector PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Item 1 2 3 4 5 Description Video connector RJ-45 connector USB connector (for Virtual Media only) Mouse connector Keyboard connector Component identification 8 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 9
rack cabinet, and then work to the top. Avoid uneven loading or overloading of the rack cabinets. Rack-mount safety instructions When rack-mounting a console switch, consider the following factors: • Elevated operating ambient temperature-If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 10
21) One interface adapter is needed for each server or device. o USB 2.0 with Virtual Media o PS2 with Virtual Media o USB (not Virtual Media capable) o PS2 (not Virtual Media capable) o Serial o HP BladeSystem CAT5 KVM (not Virtual Media capable) • UTP CAT5 cable (CAT6 and CAT7 can also be used - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 11
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 that you removed. 3. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the U locations on each side of the rack. - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 12
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. 2. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the console switch using the four screws that you - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 13
bracket tabs into the U locations on each side of the rack. 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. Performing a standard-mount installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 14
2. Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws that you removed. 3. Install a cage nut behind each rear rail, if the cage nuts have not already been installed. Installing the console switch 14 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 15
4. Slide the console switch behind the rear of the 1U product. 5. Secure the console switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side. Performing a cantilever-mount type A installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. Installing the console switch 15 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 16
2. Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws that you removed. 3. Install up to six clip nuts. Installing the console switch 16 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 17
4. Secure the console switch to the rails, using the appropriate number of T-25 Torx screws. Performing a cantilever-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 that you removed. - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 18
3. Install up to six cage nuts. 4. Secure the console switch to the rails using the appropriate number of M-6 screws. Connecting the console switch 1. Connect the local keyboard, video, and mouse to the console switch. Installing the console switch 18 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 19
from the storage system. 2. Plug the console switch power cord into a power source. 3. Power on the console switch. The activity indicator light ("Console switch components" on page 6) powers on. NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this guide. However, UTP CAT6 and UTP CAT7 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 20
the console switch. The HP IP Console Viewer enables you to view and control a server attached to the console switch system, configure and maintain the system, and prevent unauthorized access to the console switch through IP connections. For more information, see the HP IP Console Viewer User Guide - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 21
• Console switches with Virtual Media o HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media o HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media You cannot use interface adapters with Virtual Media to connect to console switches that do not support Virtual Media. Connecting the interface adapter 1. Connect a UTP CAT5 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 22
Item 1 2 3 4 Description Server Console switch USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Installing the interface adapter 22 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 23
switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches. You can cascade multiple console switches to enable one or two users to connect up to 4096 servers. For Virtual Media to be supported in a cascaded console switch system, you must use the following console switches: • HP - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 24
Console Switch** HP Server Console Switch HP Server Console Switch, - with Virtual Media* expansion module, or Compaq Server Console Switch** *Virtual Media capable if a USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media or a PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media is used. **Does not support - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 25
a seamlessly integrated OSD, and you lose Virtual Media support. 1. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to the server connection port ("Console switch components" on page 6) on the console switch. 2. Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the interface - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 26
Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media cascade configuration Item Description 1 Servers Cascading console switches 26 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 27
adapter with Virtual Media) UTP CAT5 cable UTP CAT5 cable Local console KVM cables Local console Secondary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) Tertiary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) Servers Interface adapters (USB 2.0 interface adapter - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 28
box" on page 28) to view, configure, and control servers in the console switch system. You can also clear offline interface adapters by clicking the key sequence any place you see the Print Scrn key mentioned in this user guide. Other keystrokes can also be used to launch the OSD. See "Selecting - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 29
is powered off. The interface adapter is cascaded to a Compaq Server Console Switch, and the console switch is not connected or is powered off. The interface adapter is cascaded to a Compaq Server Console Switch, and the console switch is connected or powered on. The interface adapter is being - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 30
server that is connected to the indicated user channel. Soft switching Soft switching is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch to a server Media session, it is disconnected. Disconnecting from a server leaves the console switch in a free state. The status flag (" - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 31
are editing a scan list. Adds numbers from the keyboard or keypad. Disables the selected user. (Use the Shift key to change case.) Managing routine tasks for servers You can configure the console switch and manage routine tasks for your servers from the Setup dialog box within the OSD. To identify - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 32
Changes the device type from a server to a console switch and identifies the number of ports on the console switch. Changes the keyboard country code . Sets up custom scan patterns for up to 100 servers. Enables a user to preempt another user, remote or local. Changing the display behavior From the - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 33
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 to change the flag display by server name or EID number, change the flag color, opacity, display time, or location on the desktop - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 34
Flag type by EID number Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems Control that is show the flag constantly, and select Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after soft switching. 4. Select a flag color in the Display Color area. 5. Select Opaque for a solid-color - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 35
it is numbered sequentially 02-01, 02-02, and so on. However, when the 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 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 36
Modify dialog box appears. 3. Select the number of ports supported by the cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch. 4. Click OK. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 the keyboard language for all USB interface adapters connected to the console switch. 1. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 37
can change the network speed and configuration through the Network dialog box. The console switch system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the console switches and computers running the HP IP Console Viewer. HP recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each unit and that they remain static - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 38
To access the Security dialog box, click Main>Setup>Security. The Security dialog box appears. Setting and changing the console switch password 1. From the Security dialog box ("Setting local console switch security" on page 37), double-click the New field. 2. Enter the new password in the New field - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 39
-6836), a 16-bit key, and the EID number of the console switch. 3. Call the HP technical support phone number. Give the service person your 16-bit key and EID number of the console switch. A one-time unlock code, which is specific to your console switch, is given to you. 4. Enter the one-time unlock - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 40
test, which lasts 10 seconds and returns you to the Security dialog box. 5. Click OK to start the screen saver test. Logging in to the console switch (after Screen Saver mode has been enabled) 1. Press any key on the keyboard, or move the mouse. The Authorize dialog box appears. 2. Enter the - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 41
("Setting local console switch security" on page 37), clear the Enable Screen Saver option. 2. Click OK to save settings. To immediately deactivate the screen saver, press the Print Scrn key, and then press the Pause key. This command works only when you are connected to a server - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 42
Enter key. 4. Double-click the Repeat field, leave the Repeat field blank, and press the Enter key. 5. Click OK if you want to remove the console switch 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 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 43
are stored in the interface adapter ("Installing the interface adapter" on page 21). If you move the interface adapter or server to another console switch port, the console switch still recognizes the names and configurations. To access the Names dialog box, from the Main dialog box ("Accessing the - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 44
the new name to the names list in the Names dialog box. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each server in the system. 5. Click OK to save settings, click X to exit, or press the Esc key mode" on page 46), the console switch automatically scans port to port (server to server). Local port operation 44 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 45
44), perform one of the following actions: o Select the checkbox beside each server to be added to the scan list. o Double-click a server name or port. You can select up to 100 servers from a list of all servers attached to the console switch. You can display the list by either name or EID number by - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 46
from the scan list 1. From the Scan dialog box ("Setting up a scan pattern" on page 44), click the server to be removed, 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 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 47
of a server from another (remote or local) user who has a lesser or equal access level. Depending on the access level of the user issuing the preemption request and that of the user being preempted, the preemption request can be rejected. The Override Admin account is treated as a Console Switch - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 48
through either the local OSD or the HP IP Console Viewer. If the user you are preempting does not respond within the selected time, the user is disconnected and the preemption is granted. Managing server tasks using the OSD You can manage the console switch system from the Commands dialog box with - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 49
your servers. Sets up a list for scanning in the Setup dialog box. Displays users and Virtual Media sessions and enables you to disconnect users and Virtual Media sessions. Upgrades multiple interface adapters simultaneously. Displays version information and enables you to upgrade console switch and - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 50
Status dialog box, click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit the dialog box without disconnecting a user. If the User Status dialog box has changed since it last appeared, the mouse cursor becomes an hourglass as the list automatically updates. No mouse or keyboard input - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 51
. The IA Status dialog box appears. Displaying version information NOTE: Provide the application version number when communicating with HP customer service centers. The Versions dialog box enables you to view the console switch versions. To access the Version dialog box: Local port operation 51 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 52
box" on page 28), click Commands>Versions. The Version dialog box appears. The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the console switch. 2. Click IA to access the IA Select dialog box to view individual interface adapter version information. The IA Select dialog box appears. Local port - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 53
. 3. Click Decommission. The associated server names, number of cascade ports, country code and keyboard and mouse settings are set back to the factory defaults. Displaying configuration information The Config dialog box enables you to view the console switch configurations. Local port operation 53 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 54
validate the firmware CRCs and interface adapter status for the console switch through the Run Diagnostics command. To access the Diagnostics dialog box, click Commands>Run Diagnostics. Test Firmware CRCs Remote User Video - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 55
dialog box" on page 28), click Commands>Run Diagnostics. A warning message appears, indicating that all users will be disconnected. 2. Perform one of the following actions: o Click OK to begin. All users are disconnected, and the Diagnostics dialog box appears. o Click X or press the Esc key to - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 56
up, you can reestablish operation of these peripherals by issuing a device reset. The device reset function resets the local keyboard and mouse for the local console. Local port operation 56 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 57
1. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 28), click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears. 2. Click Device Reset. A warning appears, and the device is reset. Local port operation 57 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 58
the console switch local OSD, enabling the interface adapter to operate in USB 1.1 mode. For more information on this option, see "Disabling the USB 2.0 function (on page 63)." AMD Opteron™-based HP ProLiant servers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (before Update 5) do not currently support composite - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 59
also have an interface adapter with Virtual Media connecting each server to the console switch. Item 1 2 3 4 Description Local user USB media device Console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media) USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 60
on cascading, see "Cascading console switches (on page 23)." Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Local user USB media device Console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media) Secondary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) USB - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 61
4 5 6 7 8 Description Local user USB media device Console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media) Secondary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) Tertiary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) USB - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 62
connect Virtual Media directly to the console switch using one of the USB ports located on the console switch. You can have only one CD-type and one mass-storage-type device mapped concurrently. All USB ports of a local console are assigned to a single KVM session and cannot be mapped independently - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 63
the local KVM menu interface or by manually removing the device from the console switch. If server BIOS or operating system does not support USB 2.0 devices or composite USB 2.0 devices, you must disable the USB 2.0 function of the USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media from the console switch - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 64
box" on page 28), click Commands>Versions. The Version dialog box appears. The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the console switch. 2. Click IA to access the IA Selection dialog box to view individual interface adapter version information. The IA Select dialog box appears. Using - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 65
dialog box appears. Enabling the USB 2.0 function If your target server BIOS or operating system supports USB 2.0 devices and you disabled the USB 2.0 function of the USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media from the console switch local OSD, which enables the interface adapter to operate in USB - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 66
box" on page 28), click Commands>Versions. The Version dialog box appears. The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the console switch. 2. Click IA to access the IA Selection dialog box to view individual interface adapter version information. The IA Select dialog box appears. Using - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 67
3. To view the selected interface adapter, click Version. The IA Version dialog box appears. When the USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media or the PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media are in USB 1.1 mode, the Enable button appears. 4. Click Enable to force the interface adapter into USB - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 68
to an Ethernet switch, and power on the console switch. For more information, see the HP IP Console Viewer User Guide included on the CD provided with this kit. Connecting to the serial management connector 1. Connect one end of a serial cable to an available COM port on the server or workstation - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 69
OK. The HyperTerminal auto-connects to the console switch. 5. Press the Enter key to access the console switch option menu. Configuring Minicom NOTE: The The Change which setting? menu appears. 3. Select Option A (Serial Device). Manually change the device type from "dev/modem" to "/dev/ttyS0" and - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 70
provides different settings to configure your network. For more information, see "Configuring the console switch NIC." Firmware Management The Firmware Management option updates the firmware using a TFTP or FTP server. Enable Debug Messages The Enable Debug Messages option enables you to debug the - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 71
you to delete all settings and restore all parameters in the configuration to factory defaults. Reset Appliance The Reset Appliance option reboots the server console switch. Enable LDAP Debug Messages The Enable LDAP Debug option enables you to disable LDAP debug messages. Set Web Interface Ports By - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 72
Input Web Server Certificate The Input Web Server Certificate option enables you to update the web server security certificate. Exit The Exit option allows you to exit the Main Menu. Console switch serial management 72 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 73
Configuring the console switch NIC 1. Establish a terminal session and then press the Enter key. The Main Menu appears. Console switch serial management 73 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 74
. The Network Configuration Menu appears. 3. Select Option 1-Network Speed 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. Console switch serial management 74 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 75
2-IP Configuration. 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, and then continue to step 7. 5. If you are using a static IPv4 address, perform the following steps: a. To specify an - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 76
. 9. To exit to the Main Menu or to apply changes you made, select Option 0-Exit/Apply changes. 10. If you made any changes, reboot the console switch. Recovering a lost console switch serial management password 1. Establish a terminal session, and press the Enter key. You are prompted to enter the - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 77
3. Call the HP technical support phone number (1-800-474-6836). Give the service person your 16-bit key and EID number of the console switch. A one-time password, which is specific to your console switch, is given to you. 4. Enter the one-time password. Your previous console switch serial management - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 78
console switch firmware overview The console switch upgrade feature enables you to upgrade the console switch with the latest available firmware through the local OSD, HP IP Console Viewer, or serial management interface. Before beginning the upgrade procedure, be sure that the Secure TFTP Server - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 79
2. Click Upgrade. The Warning dialog box appears. 3. Click OK. The Download dialog box appears. 4. Use one of the following methods to perform the upgrade: o Select TFTP. Enter the TFTP IP address and the TFTP file name, and then click Download. o Select FTP. Enter the FTP IP address, the FTP file - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 80
status of the upgrade appears in the Programmed area. Upgrading the console switch firmware through the HP IP Console Viewer To upgrade the firmware for through the HP IP Console Viewer, follow the instructions in the \TFTP\TFTP Install Instructions.txt file on the CD included with this kit or the - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 81
4. If the supplied power cord is not already connected, plug it into the power cord connector ("Console switch components" on page 6) on the console switch, and then plug it into a valid power source. 5. Power on the console switch, if it is not already powered on. The activity indicator light (" - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 82
2- Flash Download (FTP). 8. Enter the IP address of the TFTP or FTP server that has the upgradeable file, and then enter the exact path of the upgradeable minutes. When the upgrade process is complete, the console switch reboots. Upgrading interface adapter firmware The interface adapter firmware - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 83
through the autoupdate feature" on page 85). The servers attached to the interface adapters must be powered on always overwrite the current version of firmware in the interface adapter. HP recommends upgrading your interface adapters simultaneously ("Upgrading the interface adapter firmware - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 84
3. Select the individual interface adapter, and click Version. The IA Version dialog box appears. 4. Click Load Firmware. The IA Load dialog box appears. 5. Click OK. Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously 1. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 28), - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 85
before continuing. Upgrading the interface adapter firmware through the autoupdate feature You can automatically upgrade the interface adapter firmware when the console switch is upgraded or when a new interface adapter is discovered. To enable the autoupgrade feature: 1. From the Main dialog box - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 86
Install Instructions.txt file on the CD included with this kit or the Softpaq TFTP directory. Enabling TFTP for Linux operating systems TFTP is provided by the TFTP server RPM (RPM-IVH/Redhat/RPMS/) for most systems using RPM packages. Depending on the type of distribution, the Internet services - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 87
5. From the shell prompt, enter tftp localhost (or name of local system). 6. Download the file by entering the following command: get/tftpboot/filename 7. Enter quit. 8. From the shell prompt, check to see if the file is in the /tmp directory. If the TFTP is configured correctly, the preceding steps - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 88
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting table Problem Troubleshooting The console switch is 1 Determine whether the console switch is powered on. not working properly. 2 Determine if all the cables are properly connected. The console switch hangs after reboot. Reboot the console switch again (turn the - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 89
Problem Troubleshooting The cable connections are not correct. 1 Verify that cable connections are secure between the console switch, UTP CAT5 cables, interface adapters ("Installing the interface adapter" on page 21), expansion modules, and servers. 2 Be sure that the interface adapter - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 90
Virtual Media parameters" section in the HP IP Viewer User Guide. The video resolution is See "Connection length table (on page 90)." distorted. Connection length table The console switch offers optimum video performance when the distance between the server and console switch is 22.9 m (75 ft) or - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 91
? Yes. Are the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connections on the console switch hot-pluggable? Yes. Are the server connections on the console switch hotpluggable? Yes. Can the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Yes, the console switch can be mounted in a round-hole rack using the standard - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 92
second to launch the OSD. You can use this key sequence in any place you see Print Scrn. How do I cascade console switches? Refer to "Cascading console switches (on page 23)." How do I change the keyboard language? Language-specific keyboard emulation in the interface adapter is determined by the - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 93
only works when the user is connected to a server. How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature? Refer to "Running System Diagnostics (on page 54)." Is the console switch operational? 1. Ask the customer to connect the KVM cables to the appropriate connectors ("Console switch components" on page 6) on - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 94
is connected to the console switch (local port). The Main menu appears and if no servers are connected, the screen is blank. What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths? Refer to "Connection length table (on page 90)." What kind of CAT5 cables are supported? Only UTP CAT5, CAT6, and CAT7 cables - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 95
reseller: • In the United States, see the HP US service locator webpage (http://www.hp.com/service_locator). • In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html). For HP technical support: • In the United States, for contact - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 96
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense. FCC rating - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 97
O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be 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 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 98
TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Japanese notice Regulatory - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 99
Korean class A notice Power cord statement for Japan Regulatory compliance notices 99 - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 100
redundant checks EID electronic identification number FTP file transfer protocol GNOME GNU Network Object Model Environment HP SIM HP Systems Insight Manager IA interface adapter IP Internet Protocol KVM keyboard, video, and mouse LAN local-area network LED light-emitting diode NIC network interface - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 101
OSD on-screen display PCI peripheral component interface RPM Red Hat Package Manager SIM Systems Insight Manager SLES SUSE Linux Enterprise Server TCP Transmission Control Protocol TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol USB universal serial bus UTP unshielded twisted pair VGA video graphics array - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 102
mount 15, 17 cascaded console switch configurations 26, 92, 93 cascading console switches 23, 92, 93 cascading console switches matrix 23 cascading console switches, overview 23 cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24 certificate - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 103
63 disconnecting a user 50 disconnecting from a server 30 display behavior, HP IP Console Viewer 20, 80 HP technical support 95 HyperTerminal, configuring 68 I input web server firmware 83 local port operation 28 logging in to the console switch (after Screen Saver mode has been enabled) 40 lost - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 104
language 43 OSD, invoke keystrokes 33 OSD, launching 92 OSD, managing server tasks 48 OSD, navigation keys 30 overview of installation process 9 overview, cascading console switches 23 overview, HP IP Console Viewer 20 overview, interface adapter 21 overview, local port operation 28 overview - HP 0x2x32 | HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 105
cascade configuration 60 UTP CAT5 cable spares kit 94 V verifying cascaded console switch firmware 93 verifying console switch firmware 93 Version dialog box 51 versions, displaying 51 viewing and disconnecting user connections 49 viewing, port column 29, 92 viewing, server status 29 Virtual Media
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media
User Guide
Part Number 409054-003
August 2008 (Third Edition)