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... Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13 Interface adapter overview ...13 Connecting the interface adapters ...13 Cascading console switches...14 Compatible console switch models ...14 HP IP Console Switch ...14 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 15 Local port operation ...17 Overview ...17 Accessing the Main dialog box ...17 Viewing servers...18 Viewing...
... Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13 Interface adapter overview ...13 Connecting the interface adapters ...13 Cascading console switches...14 Compatible console switch models ...14 HP IP Console Switch ...14 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 15 Local port operation ...17 Overview ...17 Accessing the Main dialog box ...17 Viewing servers...18 Viewing...
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...device types ...35 Accessing the Names dialog box ...35 Assigning server names...36 Assigning names to servers ...36 Managing console switch tasks using the OSD 37 Accessing the Commands dialog box 38 Running system diagnostics...38 Activating Run Diagnostics...39 Device Reset... ...40 Displaying version information ...40 Accessing the Version dialog box ...40 Upgrading the firmware ...41 Upgrading the console switch firmware...41 Upgrading the interface adapter firmware 41 Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 42 Loading interface adapter firmware individually 42 ...
...device types ...35 Accessing the Names dialog box ...35 Assigning server names...36 Assigning names to servers ...36 Managing console switch tasks using the OSD 37 Accessing the Commands dialog box 38 Running system diagnostics...38 Activating Run Diagnostics...39 Device Reset... ...40 Displaying version information ...40 Accessing the Version dialog box ...40 Upgrading the firmware ...41 Upgrading the console switch firmware...41 Upgrading the interface adapter firmware 41 Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 42 Loading interface adapter firmware individually 42 ...
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Installation checklist Before installation, refer to the following tools are required for your original rack hardware kit) Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 6 Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ships with your convenience. Stabilize the rack in a permanent location before installing the equipment. Avoid uneven loading or overloading...
Installation checklist Before installation, refer to the following tools are required for your original rack hardware kit) Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 6 Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ships with your convenience. Stabilize the rack in a permanent location before installing the equipment. Avoid uneven loading or overloading...
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.... Choose one of the following configurations: o Standard-mount o Cantilever-mount o Side-mount Performing a standard-mount installation 1. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 7 Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rear of the console switch with the rear panel, which is on each rear rail. 4. Remove the four screws, two on , the power...
.... Choose one of the following configurations: o Standard-mount o Cantilever-mount o Side-mount Performing a standard-mount installation 1. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 7 Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rear of the console switch with the rear panel, which is on each rear rail. 4. Remove the four screws, two on , the power...
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5. Secure the console switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side, from the console switch. 2. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 8 Remove the four screws, two on page 7) of performing standard-mount installation. 3. Install up to the console switch as indicated in step 2 ("Performing a standard- Performing a cantilever-mount installation 1. Attach the short 1U brackets to six cage nuts. mount installation" on each side.
5. Secure the console switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side, from the console switch. 2. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 8 Remove the four screws, two on page 7) of performing standard-mount installation. 3. Install up to the console switch as indicated in step 2 ("Performing a standard- Performing a cantilever-mount installation 1. Attach the short 1U brackets to six cage nuts. mount installation" on each side.
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 9 Attach the side-mounting brackets to the rails using the four screws you removed. Performing a side-mount installation 1. Secure the console switch to the console switch using the appropriate number of M-6 screws. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2. 4.
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 9 Attach the side-mounting brackets to the rails using the four screws you removed. Performing a side-mount installation 1. Secure the console switch to the console switch using the appropriate number of M-6 screws. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2. 4.
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Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the side-mounting bracket U locations. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 10 Install four cage nuts into the U locations on each side of the rack. 4. 3.
Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the side-mounting bracket U locations. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 10 Install four cage nuts into the U locations on each side of the rack. 4. 3.
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... A mouse connector RJ-45 tiering port (designated by the letter A) Server connection ports 1-8 Server connection ports 9-16* Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 11 Secure the console switch to use four sheet metal screws in place of M-6 screws and cage nuts. 5. NOTE: Some racks enable you to the rails, using four M-6 screws, two...
... A mouse connector RJ-45 tiering port (designated by the letter A) Server connection ports 1-8 Server connection ports 9-16* Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 11 Secure the console switch to use four sheet metal screws in place of M-6 screws and cage nuts. 5. NOTE: Some racks enable you to the rails, using four M-6 screws, two...
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... all times. • Unplug the power cord from the storage system. 2. Power on the 0x2x16 console switch. Item Description 1 Local console 2 Console switch Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 12 Connecting the local console switch 1. The following figure shows one possible configuration for your console switch system. Connect the local keyboard, video, and mouse to the equipment: • Do not...
... all times. • Unplug the power cord from the storage system. 2. Power on the 0x2x16 console switch. Item Description 1 Local console 2 Console switch Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 12 Connecting the local console switch 1. The following figure shows one possible configuration for your console switch system. Connect the local keyboard, video, and mouse to the equipment: • Do not...
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...cable or higher to the appropriate connectors on the server. 4. Connect the interface adapter to the server connection port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on the console switch. 2. Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13 Connect the other end of the cable to function properly. .... Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter Interface adapter overview An interface adapter (sold separately) is required for the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with an interface adapter. An interface adapter connects UTP CAT5 or higher cables to PS/2 or USB connections and...
...cable or higher to the appropriate connectors on the server. 4. Connect the interface adapter to the server connection port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on the console switch. 2. Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13 Connect the other end of the cable to function properly. .... Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter Interface adapter overview An interface adapter (sold separately) is required for the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with an interface adapter. An interface adapter connects UTP CAT5 or higher cables to PS/2 or USB connections and...
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... console switches, be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Undesirable operations might occur. Cascading console switches 14 To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches, follow the proper powering-on sequence-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. Cascading console switches Compatible console switch models This product supports only one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with an HP KVM Server Console Switch...
... console switches, be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Undesirable operations might occur. Cascading console switches 14 To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches, follow the proper powering-on sequence-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. Cascading console switches Compatible console switch models This product supports only one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with an HP KVM Server Console Switch...
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... interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to the server connection port on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Not shown Description Server... UTP CAT5 cable or higher UTP CAT5 cable or higher KVM cable Main HP IP Console Switch Local port Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Locate a UTP CAT5 cable or higher and connect one end to...
... interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to the server connection port on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Not shown Description Server... UTP CAT5 cable or higher UTP CAT5 cable or higher KVM cable Main HP IP Console Switch Local port Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Locate a UTP CAT5 cable or higher and connect one end to...
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If interface adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. The top console switch is the cascaded console switch. The bottom console switch is the main console switch. Cascading console switches 16 CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. The following figure shows a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 cascaded to another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system.
If interface adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. The top console switch is the cascaded console switch. The bottom console switch is the main console switch. Cascading console switches 16 CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. The following figure shows a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 cascaded to another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system.
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... to launch the OSD. Local port operation 17 Accessing the Main dialog box To access the Main dialog box, choose one second to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. The Main dialog box appears. Use the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 22). &#...8226; Alt + Alt • Shift + Shift NOTE: You can use this key sequence where you to view, configure, and control servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. You can press the Alt, Shift, or Ctrl key twice within one of the following default key sequences. • Print Scrn •...
... to launch the OSD. Local port operation 17 Accessing the Main dialog box To access the Main dialog box, choose one second to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. The Main dialog box appears. Use the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 22). &#...8226; Alt + Alt • Shift + Shift NOTE: You can use this key sequence where you to view, configure, and control servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. You can press the Alt, Shift, or Ctrl key twice within one of the following default key sequences. • Print Scrn •...
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... to port 02 of the 2 x 16 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 16 of the cascaded console switch port to the first console switch and is connected. Viewing the Port column When you to port 01 of the 2 x 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 14 of...
... to port 02 of the 2 x 16 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 16 of the cascaded console switch port to the first console switch and is connected. Viewing the Port column When you to port 01 of the 2 x 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 14 of...
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...Description The interface adapter is powered off. The interface adapter is not connected or the server is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on. The interface adapter is an electronic identification number, found on the interface adapter cable label, automatically assigned to... order of your server list is indicated by the icons in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is by port, press the Print Scrn key, select the Port, and press the Enter key. Soft switching Soft switching is by name, press the Print Scrn key, select the Name,...
...Description The interface adapter is powered off. The interface adapter is not connected or the server is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on. The interface adapter is an electronic identification number, found on the interface adapter cable label, automatically assigned to... order of your server list is indicated by the icons in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is by port, press the Print Scrn key, select the Port, and press the Enter key. Soft switching Soft switching is by name, press the Print Scrn key, select the Name,...
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... Saver mode immediately and prevents access to the previous selection if no server selected and the console switch is pressed. 3. Soft switching to quit Edit mode. This leaves no other keys. Toggles back to that particular console if it closes the pop-up box and returns to the selected server. The Menu dialog... box appears. 2. The status flag ("Controlling the status flag" on page 23) on the OSD appears as Free. Completes the console switch operation in a text box, for editing and enables the left and right arrow keys to the previous dialog box.
... Saver mode immediately and prevents access to the previous selection if no server selected and the console switch is pressed. 3. Soft switching to quit Edit mode. This leaves no other keys. Toggles back to that particular console if it closes the pop-up box and returns to the selected server. The Menu dialog... box appears. 2. The status flag ("Controlling the status flag" on page 23) on the OSD appears as Free. Completes the console switch operation in a text box, for editing and enables the left and right arrow keys to the previous dialog box.
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... before the Main dialog box appears. Disables the user. (Use the Shift key to change case.) Configuring the Setup dialog box You can configure the console switch and manage routine tasks for servers Button Menu Flag Function Changes the server listing between columns. Managing routine tasks for your servers from current selection...
... before the Main dialog box appears. Disables the user. (Use the Shift key to change case.) Configuring the Setup dialog box You can configure the console switch and manage routine tasks for servers Button Menu Flag Function Changes the server listing between columns. Managing routine tasks for your servers from current selection...
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...restrict server access. Changes the keyboard country code reported by name. Enables you to delay display of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to name the interface adapter. Accessing the Menu dialog box To access...hyphens. Enables a user to display servers alphabetically by the interface adapter if queried. You can consist of legacy console switches. Button Broadcast Scan Security Switch Keyboard Language Devices Names Function Controls multiple servers simultaneously through keyboard and mouse actions. Identifies device types attached to 16...
...restrict server access. Changes the keyboard country code reported by name. Enables you to delay display of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to name the interface adapter. Accessing the Menu dialog box To access...hyphens. Enables a user to display servers alphabetically by the interface adapter if queried. You can consist of legacy console switches. Button Broadcast Scan Security Switch Keyboard Language Devices Names Function Controls multiple servers simultaneously through keyboard and mouse actions. Identifies device types attached to 16...
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... transmission. Accessing the Broadcast dialog box From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 38), clear Broadcast Enable. While the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously, some servers can choose to broadcast keystrokes and mouse movements independently. NOTE: During broadcast...
... transmission. Accessing the Broadcast dialog box From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 38), clear Broadcast Enable. While the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously, some servers can choose to broadcast keystrokes and mouse movements independently. NOTE: During broadcast...
