Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide Part Number 141555-003 October 2002 (Third Edition) © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide October 2002 (Third Edition) Part Number 141555-003 Contents About This Guide Important Safety Information ............................................................................................ ix Symbols on Equipment...................................................................................................... ix Rack Stability..................................................................................................................... xi Symbols in Text................................................................................................................. xi Text Conventions.............................................................................................................. xii Getting Help...................................................................................................................... xii Compaq Technical Support........................................................................................ xii Compaq Website .......................................................................................................xiii Compaq Authorized Reseller ....................................................................................xiii Reader's Comments.........................................................................................................xiii Chapter 1 Introduction Product Overview ............................................................................................................1-1 Features............................................................................................................................1-2 Configurations .................................................................................................................1-4 Available Models.............................................................................................................1-7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installation Checklist .......................................................................................................2-1 Kit Contents ..............................................................................................................2-1 Required Tools ..........................................................................................................2-2 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide iii Contents Installing the Hardware ................................................................................................... 2-2 2-Port Side-Mount 0U Installation ........................................................................... 2-2 Side-Mount 0U Installation ...................................................................................... 2-5 Rear Rack Installation............................................................................................... 2-9 Standard 1U Installation ......................................................................................... 2-11 Completing the Installation ........................................................................................... 2-15 Chapter 3 Cabling Cable Information ........................................................................................................... 3-1 Cable Locking Mechanism ....................................................................................... 3-2 Connecting the Cables..................................................................................................... 3-3 Connecting the Power Cable to the Dual Console 8-Port DC Switch Box .................... 3-6 Switch Box Startup Behavior.......................................................................................... 3-8 Computer Startup Behavior............................................................................................. 3-9 Configuring the Console Switch ..................................................................................... 3-9 Unattended Reboot.......................................................................................................... 3-9 Resetting the Unit............................................................................................................ 3-9 Making Connections Under Power ............................................................................... 3-10 Alternate Configurations ............................................................................................... 3-10 Tiered Switch Configurations................................................................................. 3-11 Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up................................................ 3-12 Dual Console Configuration.......................................................................................... 3-13 Chapter 4 Using the OSD On-Screen Display .......................................................................................................... 4-1 Alternate Languages ................................................................................................. 4-1 Functions ......................................................................................................................... 4-1 iv Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide Contents Navigation........................................................................................................................4-2 Menu Overview.........................................................................................................4-4 OSD Main Screen......................................................................................................4-5 Setup Screen..............................................................................................................4-7 Commands Screen.....................................................................................................4-8 Version Screen ........................................................................................................4-10 Reset Command ......................................................................................................4-11 Devices Screen ........................................................................................................4-11 Device Modify Screen.............................................................................................4-13 Names Screen..........................................................................................................4-15 Menu Screen............................................................................................................4-17 Scan Screen .............................................................................................................4-18 Flag Screen..............................................................................................................4-22 Security Screen........................................................................................................4-24 Broadcast Screen.....................................................................................................4-27 Accessing the OSD at a Secondary Console Switch .....................................................4-30 Switching Between Computers......................................................................................4-31 Performing a Soft Switch ........................................................................................4-32 Performing a Screen Capture.........................................................................................4-32 Chapter 5 Using the Simplified OSD Launching the OSD .........................................................................................................5-1 Printing a Screen Capture..........................................................................................5-1 Simplified OSD Selection Screen....................................................................................5-2 Opening the Simplified OSD or Accessing the Simplified OSD Selection Screen on a Primary Console Switch ......5-2 Simplified OSD Status Port Symbols ..............................................................................5-3 Simplified OSD Advanced Menus Screen.......................................................................5-3 Opening the Simplified OSD Advanced Menus .......................................................5-3 Exiting the Simplified OSD ......................................................................................5-4 Selecting Computers ........................................................................................................5-4 Switching Computers ................................................................................................5-5 Assigning Unique Names to Computers..........................................................................5-5 Changing Menu Attributes...............................................................................................5-7 Effects of Settings on Screen Appearance ................................................................5-8 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide v Contents Changing Status Flag Attributes ................................................................................... 5-10 Values and Effects of Settings on Flag Appearance............................................... 5-11 Scanning the Computers ......................................................................................... 5-12 Placing the Switch in Scan Mode ........................................................................... 5-12 Canceling Scan Mode............................................................................................. 5-12 Setting a Custom Scan Pattern................................................................................ 5-12 Removing a Computer from the Scan List ............................................................. 5-13 Securing Server Access................................................................................................. 5-14 Locking the Screen and Keyboard.......................................................................... 5-15 Turning off the Screen Saver.................................................................................. 5-17 Blanking the Monitor without Locking the Console .............................................. 5-17 Displaying Version Information.................................................................................... 5-18 Saving the Hardware Settings ....................................................................................... 5-19 Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard .............................................................................. 5-19 Assigning Specific Device Types ................................................................................. 5-20 Switching Tiered Systems............................................................................................. 5-21 Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers.............................................................A-1 Federal Communications Commission Notice................................................................A-2 Class A Equipment ...................................................................................................A-2 Class B Equipment ...................................................................................................A-3 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo, United States Only....................................................................................................A-3 Modifications............................................................................................................A-4 Cables .......................................................................................................................A-4 Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)...................................................................................A-4 Class A Equipment .................................................................................. ...