HP J1473A 4-port, J1474A 8-port, J1475A Console Switch Rackmount Owner's Manual

Rackmount Console Switch Owner’s Manual
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B: FLASH
Upgrading
A Rev Code B Rev Code
Hardware/Software Requirements:
• Rackmount console switch
• Serial host system (i.e. laptop or desktop computer)
• 9-pin straight pass non-null modem serial cable (RS-232)
• HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation software (HyperTerminal is
included with MS Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000)
• FLASH code fi le (downloaded fi rmware revision)
To upgrade the FLASH code on your Rackmount Console Switch, you will fi rst need
to determine if your unit is running A or B revision code. To do this, select the menu
choice ‘Version Information’ from the Command menu. The fi rst letter of the
revision code displayed will determine if your unit uses the A or B code.
Administrator Command Menu
Add Port
Edit Port
Delete Port
Administrative Functions
Scanning is OFF
Reset Standard Mse/Kbd
Reset Wheel Mse/Kbd
Version Information
ENTER = activate
ESC = exit
Hewlett Packard Console Switch
Version Information
Firmware Version A06
Press ESC to exit
Hewlett Packard Console Switch
Version Information
Firmware Version B10
Press ESC to exit
Hewlett Packard Console Switch
You will next need to obtain the latest FLASH firmware revision from
Hewlett-Packard. It is available through the Hewlett-Packard web site at
www.hp.com/go/enclosures.