HP USB Floppy Drive Key Installation Instructions

HP USB Floppy Drive Key Overview

Installation Instructions The USB Floppy Drive Key provides HP ProLiant server users
with an ultra-portable storage solution that supports both USB
drive key and USB floppy drive functionality.
The drive key is compatible with HP ProLiant servers running
Microsoft® Windows® Server™ 2000, Microsoft® Windows
Server™ 2003, and Linux distributions, including RedHat
Enterprise Linux 4, RedHat Enterprise Linux 5, and SUSE
LINUX Enterprise Server 10.

Connecting the drive key

The device switch on the drive key determines how the device
is recognized. Under most operating systems, both the floppy
and drive key partitions are accessible regardless of the
position of the device switch.

CAUTION: Do not use a USB extender cable. Data
loss can occur.

1. To connect the drive key, insert the key into the port.

© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2. To boot from the USB floppy partition of the device, set
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The the device switch to the floppy drive symbol before
only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express powering up the system. The system boots from the
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing floppy partition of the device, if there are bootable files
herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall in this partition.
not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
3. To boot from the USB drive key partition of the device,
Part Number 442989-001 set the device switch to the hard drive symbol before
January 2007 (First Edition) powering up the system. The system boots from the drive
key partition of the device, if there are bootable files in
this partition.

4. To use the drive key for file transfer or storage:

a. Wait for the operating system to load completely.

b. Remove the cap.

c. Connect the drive key to a USB port on the server.

Disconnecting the drive key Modifications

CAUTION: Data loss can result if the device is The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or
disconnected improperly. modifications made to this device that are not expressly
approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s
1. Close all drive key files and programs. authority to operate the equipment.

2. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon or the Declaration of conformity for
Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system tray. products marked with the FCC
logo, United States only
3. Select USB Floppy Drive Key, and click Stop.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
4. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
appears, disconnect the drive key from the computer. device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
Some operating systems and user interfaces can vary on must accept any interference received, including interference
how to disconnect the drive key. that may cause undesired operation.
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2. Click Support and Troubleshooting Information from the monitored.)
left menu bar.
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3. Type the product name in the product field and press mail or telephone:
Enter.
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