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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 information ................................................................................. 51
Displaying version information ........................................................................................................ 51
Displaying configuration information................................................................................................ 53
Running system diagnostics............................................................................................................. 54
Resetting devices ........................................................................................................................... 56
Using Virtual Media .................................................................................................................... 58
Virtual Media overview ............................................................................................................................ 58
Limitations of using USB 2.0 composite devices with Virtual Media ...................................................... 58
Virtual Media resources ........................................................................................................................... 59
Using local Virtual Media......................................................................................................................... 59
Using Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration ............................................................................. 60
Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration ........................................................................... 61
Connecting local Virtual Media................................................................................................................. 62
Using USB composite media devices................................................................................................ 63
Disabling the USB 2.0 function........................................................................................................ 63
Enabling the USB 2.0 function......................................................................................................... 65
Console switch serial management ............................................................................................... 68
Establishing LAN connections ................................................................................................................... 68
Connecting to the serial management connector.......................................................................................... 68
Configuring HyperTerminal............................................................................................................. 68
Configuring Minicom ..................................................................................................................... 69
Using the Main Menu .............................................................................................................................. 69
Network Configuration................................................................................................................... 70
Firmware Management .................................................................................................................. 70
Enable Debug Messages ................................................................................................................ 70
Set/Change Password ................................................................................................................... 70
Restore Factory Defaults ................................................................................................................. 71
Reset Appliance ............................................................................................................................ 71
Enable LDAP Debug Messages........................................................................................................ 71
Set Web Interface Ports.................................................................................................................. 71
Input Web Server Certificate........................................................................................................... 72
Exit.............................................................................................................................................. 72
Configuring the console switch NIC........................................................................................................... 73
Recovering a lost console switch serial management password ..................................................................... 76
Upgrading the firmware .............................................................................................................. 78
Upgrading the console switch firmware overview ........................................................................................ 78
Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD............................................................ 78
Upgrading the console switch firmware through the HP IP Console Viewer............................................ 80
Upgrading the console switch firmware through the serial management connection ............................... 80
Upgrading interface adapter firmware ....................................................................................................... 82
Loading interface adapter firmware individually ................................................................................ 83
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously................................................................... 84
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware through the autoupdate feature............................................ 85
Enabling TFTP for Microsoft Windows operating systems .............................................................................. 86
