HP Server Console 0x2x8 driver and firmware
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HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 4
...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...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 23
...; HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media are cascaded below HP IP Console Switches with
Virtual Media.
• Interface adapters are not used to cascade console switches. If interface adapters are used to
cascade console switches, you will not have a seamlessly integrated OSD, and you lose Virtual Media support.
• Cascaded console switches have the most current firmware. To upgrade...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 69
... downloading the Minicom X.X.i386.rpm file from the Red Hat website. (Refer to the procedure for installing RPMs on the Red Hat website.)
To configure Minicom: 1. Log in to a Linux console or open a terminal, and enter minicom-s at the command prompt. The
Configuration menu appears. 2. Select Serial Port Setup. The Change which setting? menu appears. 3. Select Option A (Serial Device). Manually...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 70
... session, and then press Enter. The Main Menu appears.
Network Configuration
The Network Configuration option 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...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 78
... Server is installed and that the GET access permissions for the folder where the updated file is located are selected. 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...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 80
... through the serial management connection
To upgrade the firmware for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, follow the instructions in the \TFTP\TFTP Install Instructions.txt file on the CD included with this kit or the Softpaq TFTP directory. To upgrade the firmware for Linux operating systems: 1. Connect one end of a serial cable to an available COM port on the server or workstation...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 82
.... A loss of power might render the console switch inoperable and require that the unit be returned to the factory for repair. Be patient; the update can take as long as 10 minutes.
When the upgrade process is complete, the console switch reboots.
Upgrading interface adapter firmware
The interface adapter firmware can be loaded individually ("Loading interface adapter firmware individually" on page...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 86
... documentation.
1. Verify that the in.tftpd service is running with the following ps -ef | grep tftpd. By default the /etc/xinetd.d/tftp configuration file uses /tftpboot as the directory.
2. Create a /tftpboot directory (if it doesn't exist) and set the permissions for public access. 3. Copy the firmware file to /tftpboot. 4. Cd to /tmp.
Upgrading the firmware 86
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 105
... 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 58 Virtual Media, interface adapter components 7 Virtual Media, local 62 Virtual Media, overview 58 Virtual Media, using 58
W
web interface ports, set 71 Windows...
KVM Server Console Switch Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 4
... CAT5 cables are supported 53 Where can I get more information? ...53 Why can remote HP IP Console Switch users not access servers attached to a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch? ...54
Diagnostic tools ...55
Activating Run Diagnostics ...55 Running System Diagnostics...56
Displaying the firmware version...57
Displaying the console switch firmware version 57 Displaying the interface adapter...
KVM Server Console Switch Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 28
.... The activity indicator light powers on. 5. Power on the monitor. 6. Power up the server. 7. Update the console switch firmware ("Updating the console switch firmware" on page 59). 8. Update the interface adapter firmware. ("Updating the interface adapter firmware" on page 60) 9. Update the cascaded console switch firmware, if necessary ("Updating the cascaded console switch
firmware" on page 59...
KVM Server Console Switch Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 46
...Are the cable connections correct?" on page 45).
When the console switch does not have the correct firmware
IMPORTANT: While updating the firmware, do not power off the console switch or attempt any operations.
1. Ask the customer to be sure that they have the latest console switch firmware version ("Displaying the console switch firmware version" on page 57) and interface adapter firmware version...
KVM Server Console Switch Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 59
...console switch firmware...59 Updating the cascaded console switch firmware 59 Updating the interface adapter firmware 60
Updating the console switch firmware
NOTE: The PC or laptop used to upgrade the firmware must be running Microsoft® Windows NT®. 1. Connect the serial download cable to the serial download connector on the PC (must be running Windows®) and to the serial download...
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
... speed on an interface adapter that also supports smart cards is only Full-Speed (approximately 6x CD-ROM). To use Hi-Speed Virtual Media (approximately 12x CD-ROM), you must use a Virtual Media only interface adapter.
For configurations to work properly, you must have an interface adapter with Virtual Media connecting each server to the console switch. For more...
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...
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
... TFTP 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...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 83
... console switch firmware 33 upgrading interface adapter firmware 40 upgrading the firmware 70 USB 2.0 composite device limitations 60 user accounts 47 user accounts, local 47 user database, restoring 35 user database, saving 34 user interfaces 7, 29, 31 using, local Virtual Media 62 using, Virtual Media in a two-level cascade
configuration 63
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verifying connections 20 versions, displaying...