HP 2x1x16 - IP Console Switch driver and firmware
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IP Console Switch User Guide - Page 5
... Drivers...94
Upgrading the Firmware Using TFTP
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Overview...95 Enabling TFTP for Windows Operating Systems 95 Enabling TFTP for Linux Operating Systems 95
Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware 97 Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware 97 Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware through the IP Console Viewer 99
Troubleshooting
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When a Serial Interface Adapter Stops...
IP Console Switch User Guide - Page 10
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HP IP Console Switch User Guide
• Power cords • Rack mounting kit • Serial download cable • Documentation kit • Firmware/software CD
Required Items Not Included
• PS/2 Interface Adapter or USB Interface Adapter • UTP CAT5 cable (CAT6 and CAT7 may also be used)
Optional Items
• Expansion Module ("Installing the Expansion Module" on page 21) &#...
IP Console Switch User Guide - Page 95
... serial cable connector or HP IP Console Viewer.
To update the HP IP Console Switch, you need a TFTP service application on workstation or server that will be used to perform upgrades. After the TFTP has been enabled, then upgrade the HP IP Console Switch firmware.
NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch 1x1x16 and HP IP Console Switch 3x1x16 with firmware 3.0.0 or higher are not downgradeable to versions...
IP Console Switch User Guide - Page 97
... the GET access permissions for the folder the updated file is in is selected. Also, be sure that the HP IP Console Switch is on the same network as the computer that is being used for the upgrade.
Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware
To upgrade the firmware for Windows operating systems, follow the instructions in the \TFTP\TFTP Install Instructions.txt file on the CD included with this...
IP Console Switch User Guide - Page 127
... 46 setting local console switch security 61, 62, 63,
64 setting password protection 62 setting up a network 91 setting up a scan pattern 59
Index 127
Setup menu 52, 53 side-mount 22 soft switching 50
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TFTP 95 troubleshooting 101
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upgrading cascade console switch firmware 103, 104
upgrading firmware using TFTP 95 upgrading HP IP Console Switch firmware 97 upgrading Interface Adapter firmware 87...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 5
... to the serial management and setup port 66
Configuring HyperTerminal ...66 Configuring Minicom...66 Using the Main Menu ...67 Network Configuration ...68 Enable Debug Messages...68 Reset Appliance ...68 Exit ...68 Configuring the console switch NIC ...69 Recovering a lost console switch serial management password 69
Firmware ...70
Upgrading the firmware...70 Enabling TFTP for Microsoft Windows...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 21
... is flashed. Do not interrupt power to the
interface adapter during a firmware update. CAUTION: Do not disconnect an interface adapter during a firmware upgrade or power cycling. The interface adapter becomes inoperable and must be returned to the factory for repair.
HP IP Console Viewer overview
If you want the HP IP Console Viewer software to configure your console switch, you must install it...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 25
...newer secondary switch.
• IP console switches cannot be cascaded under other IP console switches.
• In order for a particular feature to function, such as Virtual Media, all console switches and interface
adapters in the cascade must support the feature.
NOTE: The Virtual Media speed on an interface adapter that also supports smart cards is only Full-Speed (approximately 6x CD-ROM). To...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 33
... Trap MIB
Upgrading the console switch firmware
HP recommends updating your console switch with the latest firmware available. CAUTION: Do not disconnect an interface adapter during a firmware upgrade or power cycling. The interface adapter becomes inoperable and must be returned to the factory for repair.
After the Flash memory is reprogrammed with the upgrade, the console switch performs a soft...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 40
... Unit View>Appliance>Appliance Settings>Ports>IAs. The Appliance IAs page appears. 2. Select the checkbox next to the interface adapter you want to edit. 3. Select either Set USB 1.1 Speed or Set USB 2.0 Speed.
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware
If Auto-Upgrade is enabled, interface adapters can be updated automatically when the console switch firmware is upgraded. If issues occur during...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 70
... Server is installed and that the GET access permissions are selected for the folder where the updated file is located. Also, be sure that the console switch is on the same network as the computer that is being used for the upgrade. After the TFTP has been enabled, then upgrade the console switch firmware. To enable TFTP for Microsoft Windows, see "Enabling...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 83
... SNMP settings 37 SNMP traps 38 SNMP traps, enabling 38 standard-mount (1U) 15 support 77 switching capabilities 6 system alerts 36
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technical support 77 telephone numbers 77 TFTP, enabling for Windows 70 TFTP, Linux operating systems 70 TFTP, verifying for Linux 71 tools, appliance 32 troubleshooting 72 true serial 7
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upgrading console switch firmware 33 upgrading interface adapter firmware 40...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide - Page 4
... tab...69 Rebooting the console switch...69 Upgrading console switch firmware 70 Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 71 Managing console switch configuration files 72 Managing console switch user databases 73
Managing remote servers through the Video Session Viewer 75
About the Video Session Viewer ...75 Video Session Viewer window...76 Using a smart card through Video Session...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide - Page 9
...for the console switch. For example, the Manage Console Switch window tabs might be Settings, Status, and Tools. The number and content of tabbed panels differs for each console switch.
OBWI
The OBWI provides management functions that are similar to those of the HP IP Console Viewer software. However, the OBWI does not require a software installation. Instead, you use a supported browser ("Browser...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide - Page 70
Wait 60 seconds after powering up before performing any console switch operations.
Upgrading console switch firmware
You can upgrade the console switch firmware by using TFTP or File System. The interface adapter can be upgraded individually in the Settings tab or simultaneously in the Tools tab.
NOTE: If you made changes in the Settings tab of the Manage Console Switch window, but have not yet ...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide - Page 71
...to reboot the console switch. The Upgrade Console Switch Firmware dialog box displays a progress message, eventually indicating that the upgrade and reboot are complete. Click Close to exit. -orClick No to reboot at a later time.
Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously
1. Click Tools. 2. Click Upgrade Interface Adapter Firmware. The Upgrade Interface Adapter Firmware dialog box
appears...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide - Page 145
2. Click Reboot Serial Console Switch. A reboot warning appears. 3. Click Yes. Wait 60 seconds after powering up before performing any console switch operations.
Upgrading serial console switch firmware
You can upgrade the serial console switch firmware by using TFTP or file system. NOTE: If you made changes in the Settings tab of the Manage Console Switch window, but have not yet applied those ...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide - Page 271
... up to 10 minutes to complete.
1. Select Tools. 2. Click Upgrade Console Switch Firmware. The Upgrade Console Switch Firmware dialog box
appears. 3. Select File System. 4. Enter the firmware file name, or browse to the location where the firmware is located.
NOTE: If you made changes in the Settings tab of the Manage Console Switch window, but have not yet applied those changes before starting the...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide - Page 272
...updated file is in is selected. Also, be sure that the HP IP Console Switch is on the same network as the computer that is being used for the upgrade. For Windows® operating systems, follow the instructions in the \TFTP\TFTP Install Instructions...type of distribution, the Internet services daemon is provided by...menu, and select Control Panel>Services. 2. In the Service Configuration menu, verify...
HP IP Console Viewer User Guide - Page 273
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To upgrade the firmware on Linux operating systems: 1. Connect one end of a serial cable to an available COM port on the server or workstation. 2. Connect the other end of the above serial cable to the serial port on the console switch. 3. Configure the terminal emulation software for the server, such as Minicom.
IMPORTANT: Minicom is a utility that is loaded during the installation of Linux...