HP J1473A User manual

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HP J1473A 4-port Console Switch
HP J1474A 8-port Console Switch
HP J1475A Console Switch Expansion Kit

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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques les
limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans
le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
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Declaration of Conformity
(according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014)
Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard
Manufacturer’s Address: 10955 N. Tantau Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014-0770 U.S.A.
Declares that the product:
Product Name: Rackmount Console Switch 4-Port / 8-Port / Expansion
Product Type: Console Controllers
Model Numbers: J1473A / J1474A / J1475A
Product Options: All
Conforms to the following Product pecifications:
afety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4
EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4
EMC: CISPR 22:1993 / EN 55022:1994 - Class A
(1)
EN 50082-1:1992
IEC 801-2:1991 / prEN 55024-2:1992 - 4kV CD, 8kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984 / prEN 55024-3:1991 - 3V/m
IEC 801-4:1988 / prEN 50024-4:1992 - 1kV power lines
- 0.5kV signal lines
upplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC and the E C Directive 89/336/EEC and 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC and carries the CE arking, accordingly.
(1)
The product was tested in a typical configuration with a Hewlett-Packard computer system.
Cupertino, CA, USA November 1, 1999
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Table of Contents
Chapter 4 - On-Screen Display Operations
Activating OSD ...................................................................................................................................... 15
The OSD Window .................................................................................................................................. 16
The Command Menu ........................................................................................................................... 17
Basic Po t Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 18
The ID Window ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Administ ato Functions ..................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 7 - Appendices
A: Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 31
B: FLASH Upg ading ............................................................................................................................ 32
C: T oubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 34
D: P oblem Repo t................................................................................................................................. 39
Chapter 6 - Port Scanning
Choosing a Scanning Method .......................................................................................................... 29
Tu ning Scanning On and Off........................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 2 - Installation
Basic Install ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Advanced Install ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Featu e Ove view ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 3 - Basic Operations
Keyboa d Cont ol .................................................................................................................................. 11
Keyboa d Switching ............................................................................................................................. 12
System Cont ol & Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 5 - Console Switch 2 User Expansion Kit (Optional)
Multiuse Ope ation ............................................................................................................................. 25
Multi Chassis Ope ation ..................................................................................................................... 26

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angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature ac-
companying the appliance.
DANGEROU VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL: A terminal which must be
connected to earth ground prior to making any other connections to
the equipment.
POWER ON: This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in
the on position.
POWER OFF: This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in
the off position.

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Product Overview
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Feature Overview
The Hewlett-Packard Rackmount Console Switch allows you to control
multiple servers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse. The switch is
available in two models: the J1473A and the J1474A. These models support
four and eight attached servers respectively. Each server can be up to 15
feet away from the switch and peripherals. The Rackmount Console Switch
works with IB PC/AT and PS/2 systems, and 100% compatible computers
with support for VGA, SVGA, XGA and XGA-II video. PS/2 keyboard and
PS/2 mouse peripherals are supported through the rear of the unit.
The J1473A and J1474A Rackmount Console Switches can be upgraded to
support two simultaneous users in the system by purchasing the J1475A
Console Switch Expansion kit. Within the base unit, the switch performs as
a matrix, with both users independently accessing any of the attached
servers at the same time. Your second user can be as far as 500 feet away
from the switch. This extension capability lets you place your second
keyboard, monitor and mouse wherever you need them most.
The Rackmount Console Switch is FLASH upgradable. This means that you
can update your firmware at any time through a simple serial connection.
The Rackmount Console Switch offers support for numerous mice including:
icrosoft Intelli ouse, IB ScrollPoint, Logitech ouse an +, Logitech
arble Plus, Logitech arble FX and the Kensington Expert ouse.
The Rackmount Console Switch supports Plug and Play video and is
compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard.
Share ode enables two users to view information on a single server at the
same time and allows either user to have keyboard and mouse access to
that server.
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Extensive mouse
support
Multiuser, remote
access capability
FLASH upgrade
capability
Plug and play
Share mode

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A J1473A Rackmount Console Switch will support up to four attached
servers, or ports - J1474A models support eight. If more ports are needed,
multiple units can be cascaded together for expansion. Up to two tiers of
units can be connected for a total of 16 (J1473A) or 64 (J1474A) attached
servers in one system.
The Rackmount Console Switch’s “Keep Alive” feature allows attached
servers to power the unit in the event of a switch power failure. This
prevents attached servers from locking up and keeps you from losing valuable
time and data.
Use the advanced multi-level security feature to configure and control
server access for every type of user in the system. The administrator has
full access privileges, while individual users can have viewing or viewing/
editing capability for each attached server.
Configure and control your switch with on-screen menuing! Name your
servers anything you wish, then select the desired server from an easy-to-
use menu. Servers can be listed by name or by port. Secondary menus let
you configure and initiate scanning and other features.
The AutoBoot feature boots all attached servers during initial power-up or
after a power failure. Servers are booted transparently without operator
intervention, and may be powered-up one-at-a-time or all at once. When
the power stabilizes, a port may be selected.
A built-in scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or scan,
your servers without intervention. When keyboard activity is detected,
scanning is suspended until all activity stops. Scanning then resumes with
the next port in sequence. Scan ports by name, by address or configure
your own customized scanning order.
The Rackmount Console Switch’s ID Window feature displays the name of
your selected port for easy reference. Size, color, position and length of
time the window remains on-screen are all user configurable.
On-screen menus guide you through quick troubleshooting procedures.
enu selections allow you to reset your keyboard and mouse or display
your switch’s current firmware revision for easy system maintenance.
Built in scanning
capabilities
“Keep Alive”
feature
AutoBoot
technology
On screen display
capability
Advanced security
for total control
over system access
Expansion for up
to 64 servers
Configurable
ID Window
Easy maintenance
and troubleshooting