User guide

Managing KVM console switches 70
Saving a console switch configuration database
The Save Configuration tool saves the console switch database from the console switch to a file on the
system running the HP IP Console Viewer.
NOTE: The file is encrypted during the save process, and you will be prompted to create a password when
you save the database. You must enter this password when you restore the file.
To save a configuration from a console switch to a file:
1. Click Tools.
2. Click Save Configuration. The Save Configuration dialog box appears.
3. Click Browse, and select a location to save the configuration file. The location appears in the Save
to: field.
4. Click Save. The Enter Password dialog appears.
5. Enter a password in the Password: field and re-enter it in the Verify Password: field. This password is
requested when you restore this database to the console switch. Blank passwords are accepted but
are not recommended.
6. Click OK. The console switch configuration database is read from the console switch and saved to a
location. A progress message appears. When the save is complete, a confirmation message
appears.
7. Click OK to return to the Tools tab.
Restoring a console switch configuration database
The Restore Configuration tool restores a previously saved console switch configuration database from the
system running HP IP Console Viewer to the console switch. The database file can be restored to either the
console switch from which it was saved or to another console switch of the same type. This eliminates the
need to manually configure a new console switch.
To restore a configuration file to a console switch:
1. Click Tools.
2. Click Restore Configuration. The Restore Configuration dialog box appears.
3. Click Browse, and select the location of the saved configuration file. The file name and location
appear in the File name: field.