HP (Hewlett-Packard) 372284-001 manual

HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide July 2004 (First Edition) Part Number 372284-001[...]

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Contents About This Guide Intended Audience .............................................................................................................. ........................ vii Important Safety Information ................................................................................................... .................. vii Symbols on Equ[...]

Contents Hotkey Setting Mode ................................................................................................................................. 3-3 Invoking HSM ..................................................................................................................................... 3-3 Alternate HSM I nvocation Keys .....[...]

Contents Appendix C Specifications Index HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide v[...]

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About This Guide This guide provides information for in stallation and o peration of the switch. Intended Audience This guide is intended for individuals requiri ng inform ation about the use of switches. Important Safety Information Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided. Symbols on Equipment The fo[...]

About This Guide Rack Stability WARNING: To prevent personal injury or damage to the equi pment, verify that: • The leveling feet are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the r ack rests on the leveling feet. • The stabilizing feet are attached to the ra ck if it is a single-rack installation. • The racks are coupled together if it i[...]

About This Guide Getting Help If you have a problem and have e xhausted the information in this g uide, further information and other help is available in the following locations. HP Technical Support For telephone numbers of worldwide Technical Support Centers, go to http://www.hp.com . Have the following informati on available before you call: ?[...]

1 Introduction Overview The HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch is a four-port keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch combined with a two-port USB hub. As a KVM switch, four computers can be accessed from a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor console. Keyboard and mouse data can be transferred to the computers using a USB connection, or with the traditional[...]

Introduction • Easy installation; no software required • Hot pluggable—Add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch • Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, Solaris, and Linux host systems supported Hardware Requirements The console requires: • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync m[...]

Introduction Front Panel Figure 1-1: Front panel Item Description Function 1 Port selection switches • Press a switch for longer than 2 seconds to bring the KVM focus, USB peripherals, and audio focus t o the computer attached to the corresponding port. • Press a switch for less than 2 seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attache[...]

Introduction 1-4 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Rear Panel Figure 1-2: Rear panel Item Description Function 1 Console audio jacks Connectors used for attaching the cables for the console microphone and speakers. Each jack is mark ed with the appropriate icon. 2 USB hub peripheral ports Connectors used for attaching USB periphe rals, such as p[...]

2 Installation Desktop Model Hardware Installation CAUTION: To prevent damage to the equipment: • Power down all devices before connecting. • Be sure that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Connect the console mouse and keyb oard by doing one of the follo wing: — Connect the USB mouse (1) and keyboard (2) to the USB ports on the switch fro[...]

Installation — Connect the PS/2-to-USB interface adapter to the console USB keyboard port on the switch front panel. Connect the PS/2 styl e mouse and keyboard to t he appropriate ports on the adapter. IMPORTANT: If a USB mouse and USB keyboard are connected to the USB keyboar d port on the switch front panel, do not use the PS/2-to-USB in terfac[...]

Installation 3. Plug the CPU connector on the KVM cable (3) into any available KVM socket in the CPU port section on the switch rear panel. Plug the accompanying microphone connector (2) and speaker connector (1) into the corresponding jacks. NOTE: The cables that ship with the Rack mount model do not include audio j acks. 4. Plug the PS/2 mouse co[...]

Installation 5. Connect external power to the power jack on the switch rear panel using the AC adapter that came in your kit. Connect the AC power adapter plug to a grounded utility power source (Desktop models), or connect the appropr iate jumper cord between the AC adapter and an uninterruptible power system (UPS) or a power distributio n unit (P[...]

Installation Performing a Side-Mount Installation 1. Remove the eight screws, four on each side, from the switch. 2. Attach the 0U brackets to the switch, using the screws you removed. 3. Install two cage nuts into the side-mount brack et U locations, and secure the switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side. HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Swit[...]

Installation Performing a Cantil ever Installation 1. Remove the eight screws, four on each side, from the switch. 2. Attach the 1U brackets to the switch, usi ng six of the screws you removed, three on each side. 3. Do one of the following: — Install two clip nuts, one on each side of the rack. 2-6 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide[...]

Installation HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 2-7 — Install two cage nuts, one on each side of the rack. 4. Secure the switch to the rails, using the appropriate screws. Cabling the Switch Connect the switch cables as described in “Desktop Model Hardware Installation.”[...]

3 Operation Hot Plugging The switch supports USB hot plugging. Component s can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to sh ut down the unit. Powering Off and Restarting To power off and restart the switch: 1. Disconnect all of the computers from the switch. 2. Disconnect the e[...]

Operation Port Switching All port switches begin with pressing the Scroll Lock key twice. Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 describe the actions that each key combination performs. NOTE: If using the Scroll Lock key conflicts with other programs running on the computer, the Ctrl key can be used instead. To use the Ctrl key, refer to “Alternate Port S witch[...]

Operation Auto Scanning The Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This feature enables you to monitor the computer activity without having to switch from port to port manually. Table 3-3: Auto Scanning Hotkey Action Scroll Lock Scroll Lock A Enter Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles[...]

Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is pr ovided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switc h to the alternate HSM invocation set: 1. Invoke HSM as described in the “Invoking HSM” section in this ch apter. 2. Press the H key. The HSM invocation keys become the C[...]

Operation Listing Hotkey Settings 1. Invoke HSM as described in the “Invoking HSM” section in this ch apter. 2. Press the F4 key. 3. Open a text editor or word processor, and use the Paste function to display the settings. USB Reset If the USB peripherals lose focus and must be reset: 1. Invoke HSM as described in the “Invoking HSM” section[...]

Operation HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM, press one of the keys described in Table 3-5 to perform the corresponding function. Table 3-5: Hotkey Summary Key Function H Toggles between the default and a lternate HSM invocation keys T Toggles between the default and alternate port switching keys F1 Sets the PC-compatible keyboard operating p lat[...]

Operation HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 3-7 Table 3-6: Sun Keyboard Emulation continued PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Ctrl F8 Paste Ctrl F9 Find Ctrl F10 Cut Ctrl 4 e Ctrl H Help Ctrl 1 Mult Ctrl 2 V_DN Ctrl 3 V_UP Win Compose Macintosh Keyboard The PC-compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Macintosh keyboard. The emul[...]

4 Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility ( FWUpgrade.exe ) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the switch fi rmware. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on the HP website as new firmwa re revisions become available at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/product s/servers/proli antstorage/ra ck-options/list.htm[...]

Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Switch to the UPGRADE position. 5. Power on the switch by plugging in one of the KVM cables. The switch front pan el LEDs flash to indicate that it is in Firmware Upgrade mode. CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate the switch during the firmware upgrade proc ess. 4-2 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User[...]

Firmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Packag e file by double-clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to the file. T he Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears. HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 4-3[...]

Firmware Upgrade Utility 2. Read the License Agreement, and select the I Agree radio button. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Main screen appears. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4-4 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide[...]

Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. Select the device to upgrade from the lis t. A description appears in the Device Description panel. 4. Select the Check Firmware Version chec kbox to have the utility compare the device firmware version with the upgrade files. A me ssage appears if the firmware version of the device is higher than the upgrade version, a [...]

Firmware Upgrade Utility 5. Click Next to perform the upgrade. As the Upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar. After the upgrade has completed, a screen a ppears to inform you that the procedure was successful. NOTE: If the Upgrade Succeeded screen does n[...]

Firmware Upgrade Utility HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 4-7 9. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Switch to the NORMAL position. 10. Connect all the KVM cabl es. 11. Reconnect the power cable .[...]

5 Troubleshooting Table 5-1: Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action The switch exhibits erratic behavior. The switch is not receiving enough power. Connect the switch to external power. If the switch is already connected to external pow er, verify that the power connections match the system specifications, and that all cables are plugged in [...]

Troubleshooting 5-2 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Table 5-1: Troubleshooting continued Symptom Possible Cause Action A Sun system does not start. The CPU port is not configured correctly. The first time that a Sun system runs from a port, you must configure its port for the Sun keyboard operating platform before you po wer on the system, or [...]

A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Model Number For the purpose of regulatory compliance certific ations and identification, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model numbe r. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval ma rkings and information. When requesting co[...]

Regulatory Compliance Notic es Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate[...]

Regulatory Compliance Notic es Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) Class A Equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requi rements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regula[...]

Regulatory Compliance Notic es *For a notified body number refer to the product regulatory label. Compliance with these directiv es implies conformity to harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU D eclaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett- Packard for this product or product family. The telecommunications functiona[...]

Regulatory Compliance Notic es Japanese Notice Power Cord Statement for Japan Korean Notice Class A Equipment HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide A-5[...]

Regulatory Compliance Notic es A-6 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Class B Equipment BSMI Notice[...]

B Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage A discharge of static electricity from a finge r or other conductor can damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device. To prevent electrostatic damage when setting up the system or handling parts: • Avoid hand conta[...]

Electrostatic Discharge B-2 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: • Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or comp uter chassis. Wrist straps are flexible str[...]

C Specifications Table C-1: Switch Specifications Function Specification Computer connections 4 CPU port selection Front panel switches; hotkey USB port selection Hotkey Online LEDs 4 (Orange) USB Link LEDs 4 (Green) Console keyboard connectors 1 USB Type A Console mouse connectors 1 USB Type A Console video connectors 1 HDB — 15 fe male Console [...]

Index 0 0U configurat ion, instal ling 2-5 1 1U configurat ion, instal ling 2-6 A attaching 0U brackets 2-5 1U brackets 2-6 audio jacks 1 -4 Auto Scan starting with fr ont panel 1-3 starting with ho tkeys 3-3 B beeper , hotkey 3-5 brackets attaching 0U 2-5 attaching 1U 2-6 C cables connecting 2-1 FCC compliance statement A-3 cantilever installation[...]

Index G grounding meth ods to pr event electrostatic damage B-2 H hardware requi rements 1 -2 hazardous energy circ uits symbol vii height C-1 help additional sources ix L LEDs 1-3 length C -1 listing h otkey set tings 3-5 M Mac keyboard 3-7 microphone connecting 2-2 jack location 1-4 HP authorized reseller s, telephone numbers ix HP website i x te[...]

Index HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Index-3 R rack installation 0U configuration 2-5 1U configuration 2-6 rear panel com ponents 1-4 regulatory comp liance notices BSMI A-6 cables A-3 Canadian A-3 Class A equi pment A-1 Class B equipment A-2 device modific ations A-2 Japanese A-5 regulatory model number A -1 requirements, hardware 1-2 resett[...]