User guide

Adding and discovering console switches 33
Sorting displays
In certain displays, an HP IP Console Viewer component displays a list of items with columns of
information about each item. If a column header contains an arrow, you can sort the display by that
column in ascending or descending order.
To sort a display by a column header, click the column header. The items in the list will be sorted
according to that column. An upward-pointing arrow indicates the list is sorted by that column header in
ascending order. A downward-pointing arrow indicates the list is sorted by that column header in
descending order.
Managing cached credentials
To access KVM console switches, serial console switches, and servers, you must first enter a user name
and password (credentials). The HP IP Console Viewer uses credential caching, which captures
credentials upon first use and automates the authentication of subsequent unit connections.
After successfully authenticating, cached credentials are used whenever you access other units during that
HP IP Console Viewer session, and the user name and password prompt does not appear unless
authentication with the cached credentials fails.
Clearing login credentials
You can clear cached credentials at any time.
NOTE: Clearing login credentials also clears your preference for SSH versus plaintext serial sessions, if
previously saved.
To clear login credentials:
1. Select Tools>Clear Login Credentials. A message appears.
2. Click OK to exit.