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Contents Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 6 Overview ...6 Installation checklist ...6 Console switch kit contents ...6 Required items not included ...6 Required tools ...6 Rack-mounting the console switch ...7 Performing a ...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...
Contents Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 6 Overview ...6 Installation checklist ...6 Console switch kit contents ...6 Required items not included ...6 Required tools ...6 Rack-mounting the console switch ...7 Performing a ...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...
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... the local OSD. CAUTION: Do not use an interface adapter to cascade one level of cascading. HP IP Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Cascading console switches 14 Cascading console switches Compatible console switch models This product supports only one...
... the local OSD. CAUTION: Do not use an interface adapter to cascade one level of cascading. HP IP Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Cascading console switches 14 Cascading console switches Compatible console switch models This product supports only one...
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...interface adapter* 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 access the local OSD. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached 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...
...interface adapter* 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 access the local OSD. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached 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...
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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. 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. Cascading console switches 16
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. 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. Cascading console switches 16
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...-generated port list appears. The server is connected to port 02 of the 2 x 16 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 14 of Server status the cascaded icon displayed console switch 01 14 02 04 05 Description The server is connected to disconnect... the first console switch 16 Port number of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. Enables 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 16 of the cascaded console switch port to the first console switch and is...
...-generated port list appears. The server is connected to port 02 of the 2 x 16 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 14 of Server status the cascaded icon displayed console switch 01 14 02 04 05 Description The server is connected to disconnect... the first console switch 16 Port number of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. Enables 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 16 of the cascaded console switch port to the first console switch and is...
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..., found on . When you are not connected. Item Description The interface adapter is being upgraded. The interface adapter is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on the interface adapter cable label, automatically assigned to which the console switch is connected. Selecting servers...port to which you can soft switch to a server If the display order of your server list is indicated by the icons in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is by name, press the Print Scrn key, select the Name, and press the Enter key. The ...
..., found on . When you are not connected. Item Description The interface adapter is being upgraded. The interface adapter is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on the interface adapter cable label, automatically assigned to which the console switch is connected. Selecting servers...port to which you can soft switch to a server If the display order of your server list is indicated by the icons in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is by name, press the Print Scrn key, select the Name, and press the Enter key. The ...
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Click Language. Local port operation 34 Choose one of ports on the cascade Compaq Server Console Switch through the Devices dialog box ("Accessing the Devices dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Devices. Accessing the Devices dialog box ... Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 34). The Devices dialog box appears. Assigning device types While the console switch automatically discovers cascaded Compaq Server Console Switches attached to your unit, you must specify the number of the following options: o Click OK to change the OSD interface language...
Click Language. Local port operation 34 Choose one of ports on the cascade Compaq Server Console Switch through the Devices dialog box ("Accessing the Devices dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Devices. Accessing the Devices dialog box ... Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 34). The Devices dialog box appears. Assigning device types While the console switch automatically discovers cascaded Compaq Server Console Switches attached to your unit, you must specify the number of the following options: o Click OK to change the OSD interface language...
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... the list automatically updates. o Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to save settings. However, when a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch, you click OK in the Devices dialog box to exit without saving settings. If the number of...dialog box From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on the tiered switch is complete. When the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 discovers a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2, the port numbering changes automatically to accommodate each port the user wants to assign a device ...
... the list automatically updates. o Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to save settings. However, when a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch, you click OK in the Devices dialog box to exit without saving settings. If the number of...dialog box From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on the tiered switch is complete. When the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 discovers a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2, the port numbering changes automatically to accommodate each port the user wants to assign a device ...
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... names 36 B Broadcast dialog box 25, 26 broadcasting 25, 26 C cables, FCC compliance 49 Canadian notice 50 cantilever mount 7 cascading console switches 14, 15 changing the display behavior 22 changing the keyboard language 32 changing the password 29 changing the USB keyboard language ... 45 console switch, connecting 12 console switch, managing tasks using OSD 37 console switch, resetting a password 30 console switches, cascading 14, 15 contacting HP 47 controlling the status flag 23 D deactivating Scan mode 28 deactivating the screen saver 31 Declaration of Conformity 49 decommissioning an...
... names 36 B Broadcast dialog box 25, 26 broadcasting 25, 26 C cables, FCC compliance 49 Canadian notice 50 cantilever mount 7 cascading console switches 14, 15 changing the display behavior 22 changing the keyboard language 32 changing the password 29 changing the USB keyboard language ... 45 console switch, connecting 12 console switch, managing tasks using OSD 37 console switch, resetting a password 30 console switches, cascading 14, 15 contacting HP 47 controlling the status flag 23 D deactivating Scan mode 28 deactivating the screen saver 31 Declaration of Conformity 49 decommissioning an...