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...Using Velcro 34 Cascading Console Switches 37 Compatible Console Switch Models 37 Compaq Server Console Switch 37 HP KVM Server Console Switch 38 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 39 Example of a Compaq Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration 40 Cascading an... HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 41 Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration 43 Local Port Operation 45 Overview...45 Accessing the Main Dialog ...
...Using Velcro 34 Cascading Console Switches 37 Compatible Console Switch Models 37 Compaq Server Console Switch 37 HP KVM Server Console Switch 38 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 39 Example of a Compaq Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration 40 Cascading an... HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 41 Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration 43 Local Port Operation 45 Overview...45 Accessing the Main Dialog ...
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6 HP IP Console Switch User Guide Are the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Connections on the Console Switch Hot-Pluggable? ....... 110 Are the Server Connections on the ... What are the Minimum and Maximum Cable Lengths 114 What Kind of CAT5 Cables Are Supported 114 Why Can Remote HP IP Console Switch Users Not Access Servers Attached to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch? ...115 Regulatory Compliance Notices 117 Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers 117 Federal Communications Commission Notice 118 FCC Rating...
6 HP IP Console Switch User Guide Are the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Connections on the Console Switch Hot-Pluggable? ....... 110 Are the Server Connections on the ... What are the Minimum and Maximum Cable Lengths 114 What Kind of CAT5 Cables Are Supported 114 Why Can Remote HP IP Console Switch Users Not Access Servers Attached to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch? ...115 Regulatory Compliance Notices 117 Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers 117 Federal Communications Commission Notice 118 FCC Rating...
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... that same UTP CAT5 cable to the server connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the server. 4. However, it is required for the HP IP Console Switch system with an Interface Adapter. An Interface Adapter connects UTP CAT5 cables to PS/2 or USB connections, establishing... a KVM session to this guide. However, UTP CAT6 and UTP CAT7 cables may also be used throughout the examples in the HP IP Console Switch kit. NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used . Connect the Interface Adapter...
... that same UTP CAT5 cable to the server connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the server. 4. However, it is required for the HP IP Console Switch system with an Interface Adapter. An Interface Adapter connects UTP CAT5 cables to PS/2 or USB connections, establishing... a KVM session to this guide. However, UTP CAT6 and UTP CAT7 cables may also be used throughout the examples in the HP IP Console Switch kit. NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used . Connect the Interface Adapter...
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... Performance Settings...29 Serial Interface Adapter Modes ...29 Serial Interface Adapter Pinouts 34 Attaching the Power Supply to the Rack Using Velcro 34 Overview The HP Serial Interface Adapter is displayed. The serial data is not accessed but is a serial-to-VGA converter, which permits VT100-capable devices to the console... window, placed into a VT100 terminal. Keystrokes entered on a keyboard are sent to the attached device as though it came from the local ports of the HP IP Console Switch and HP KVM Server Console Switch, or by using the...
... Performance Settings...29 Serial Interface Adapter Modes ...29 Serial Interface Adapter Pinouts 34 Attaching the Power Supply to the Rack Using Velcro 34 Overview The HP Serial Interface Adapter is displayed. The serial data is not accessed but is a serial-to-VGA converter, which permits VT100-capable devices to the console... window, placed into a VT100 terminal. Keystrokes entered on a keyboard are sent to the attached device as though it came from the local ports of the HP IP Console Switch and HP KVM Server Console Switch, or by using the...
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... In This Section Compatible Console Switch Models 37 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 39 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 41 Compatible Console Switch Models Review the following information before cascading console switches with..., follow the proper powering-on sequence-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches. Undesirable operations might occur if multiple Interface Adapters are not followed.
... In This Section Compatible Console Switch Models 37 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 39 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 41 Compatible Console Switch Models Review the following information before cascading console switches with..., follow the proper powering-on sequence-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches. Undesirable operations might occur if multiple Interface Adapters are not followed.
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...specific cascading sequences are not followed. Undesirable operations might occur. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters, you must be upgraded with SoftPaq firmware, version 2.0.6 or later, when...(-B21)] • 2 x 16 [PN: 336045 (-B21)] All HP KVM Console Switches must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. The following Compaq Server Console Switches can be integrated ...
...specific cascading sequences are not followed. Undesirable operations might occur. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters, you must be upgraded with SoftPaq firmware, version 2.0.6 or later, when...(-B21)] • 2 x 16 [PN: 336045 (-B21)] All HP KVM Console Switches must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. The following Compaq Server Console Switches can be integrated ...
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... to the numbered OUT port on the console switches. 10. Power up the server. Connect the other end of that same KVM cable to the HP IP Console Switch. 3. Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Connect the other console switches to be added to the RJ-...the Interface Adapter. 5. Power on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 7. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the IN port (designated by the letter A) on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. Connect the Interface Adapter to the server connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 6. Repeat steps 3 ...
... to the numbered OUT port on the console switches. 10. Power up the server. Connect the other end of that same KVM cable to the HP IP Console Switch. 3. Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Connect the other console switches to be added to the RJ-...the Interface Adapter. 5. Power on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 7. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the IN port (designated by the letter A) on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. Connect the Interface Adapter to the server connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 6. Repeat steps 3 ...
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...and all Interface Adapter firmware. Update all attached Interface Adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to access the local OSD. 1. Locate a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to the RJ-45 port on... Cascading Console Switches 41 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Server KVM cable PS/2 Interface Adapter UTP CAT5 cable Cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch Local port Main HP IP Console Switch Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for any other end of...
...and all Interface Adapter firmware. Update all attached Interface Adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to access the local OSD. 1. Locate a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to the RJ-45 port on... Cascading Console Switches 41 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Server KVM cable PS/2 Interface Adapter UTP CAT5 cable Cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch Local port Main HP IP Console Switch Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for any other end of...
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...The following figure shows an HP IP Console Switch cascaded to main HP IP Console Switch. 16. Power off the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 13. Disconnect the local KVM cables from the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 15. Connect the local port KVM cable to an HP KVM Server Console Switch. Connect...console switches to be added to the RJ-45 interface port ("Components" on page 7) on the monitor. 21. Power on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 18. The top console switch is the main console switch, while the bottom console switch is the cascaded console switch...
...The following figure shows an HP IP Console Switch cascaded to main HP IP Console Switch. 16. Power off the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 13. Disconnect the local KVM cables from the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 15. Connect the local port KVM cable to an HP KVM Server Console Switch. Connect...console switches to be added to the RJ-45 interface port ("Components" on page 7) on the monitor. 21. Power on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 18. The top console switch is the main console switch, while the bottom console switch is the cascaded console switch...
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Cascading Console Switches 43 CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration If Interface Adapters are used to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches.
Cascading Console Switches 43 CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration If Interface Adapters are used to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches.
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44 HP IP Console Switch User Guide Item 1 2 3 Description Server PS/2 Interface Adapter or USB Interface Adapter* UTP CAT5 cable 4 UTP CAT5 cable 5 KVM cable 6 Main HP IP Console Switch 7 Local port 8 Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch * not shown
44 HP IP Console Switch User Guide Item 1 2 3 Description Server PS/2 Interface Adapter or USB Interface Adapter* UTP CAT5 cable 4 UTP CAT5 cable 5 KVM cable 6 Main HP IP Console Switch 7 Local port 8 Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch * not shown
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...shot, the first number represents the port number of the first console switch and the second number represents the port number of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The servers are connected to port 04 of the Compaq Server Console Switch, and that the Expansion Modules are using... server is connected to which a server is cascaded from port 14 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The servers are connected to port 01 of the 1 x 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is connected to an Expansion Module so they are not cascaded because they...
...shot, the first number represents the port number of the first console switch and the second number represents the port number of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The servers are connected to port 04 of the Compaq Server Console Switch, and that the Expansion Modules are using... server is connected to which a server is cascaded from port 14 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The servers are connected to port 01 of the 1 x 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is connected to an Expansion Module so they are not cascaded because they...
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... From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main Dialog Box" on the OSD displays Free. NOTE: The EID is selected, the console switch reconfigures the KVM to establish it as unique, and then press the Enter key.
... From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main Dialog Box" on the OSD displays Free. NOTE: The EID is selected, the console switch reconfigures the KVM to establish it as unique, and then press the Enter key.
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From the Devices dialog box, select the Port number. 70 HP IP Console Switch User Guide When the HP IP Console Switch discovers a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch the port numbering changes automatically to port 02, the switch port is listed as 02, and each server under it is ...numbered sequentially 02-01, 02-02, and so on the Compaq Server Console Switch through the Device Modify dialog box. However, when a HP IP Console...
From the Devices dialog box, select the Port number. 70 HP IP Console Switch User Guide When the HP IP Console Switch discovers a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch the port numbering changes automatically to port 02, the switch port is listed as 02, and each server under it is ...numbered sequentially 02-01, 02-02, and so on the Compaq Server Console Switch through the Device Modify dialog box. However, when a HP IP Console...
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... that was shipped with six options appears. Manually change the device type from the Minicom option, and press the Enter key. 9. 94 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 3. From the command prompt, enter Minicom. The IPViewer HyperTerminal menu with this kit, or go to the... HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/rackoptions/kvm/soft-firmware.html) to the console switch. Select Option E (Bps/Par/Bits). Mouse Drivers Use the default PS/2...
... that was shipped with six options appears. Manually change the device type from the Minicom option, and press the Enter key. 9. 94 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 3. From the command prompt, enter Minicom. The IPViewer HyperTerminal menu with this kit, or go to the... HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/rackoptions/kvm/soft-firmware.html) to the console switch. Select Option E (Bps/Par/Bits). Mouse Drivers Use the default PS/2...
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... Operational 114 What are the Minimum and Maximum Cable Lengths 114 What Kind of CAT5 Cables Are Supported 114 Why Can Remote HP IP Console Switch Users Not Access Servers Attached to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch 115 Are the Expansion Module Ports Hot-Pluggable? Are the Interface Adapters Hot-Pluggable? Yes.
... Operational 114 What are the Minimum and Maximum Cable Lengths 114 What Kind of CAT5 Cables Are Supported 114 Why Can Remote HP IP Console Switch Users Not Access Servers Attached to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch 115 Are the Expansion Module Ports Hot-Pluggable? Are the Interface Adapters Hot-Pluggable? Yes.
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Disconnect the local KVM cables from the main console switch. 4. From the Security dialog box ("Accessing the Security Dialog Box" on the cascaded switch. Refer to "Displaying the Interface ... page 46)." How Do I Turn the Screen Saver Off? 1. How Do I Know Which Port My Cascaded Console Switch is Connected To? Connect the local port KVM cables to "Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers (on page 46, "Viewing the Port Column" on page 82)." Frequently Asked Questions 113 How Do I Locally...
Disconnect the local KVM cables from the main console switch. 4. From the Security dialog box ("Accessing the Security Dialog Box" on the cascaded switch. Refer to "Displaying the Interface ... page 46)." How Do I Turn the Screen Saver Off? 1. How Do I Know Which Port My Cascaded Console Switch is Connected To? Connect the local port KVM cables to "Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers (on page 46, "Viewing the Port Column" on page 82)." Frequently Asked Questions 113 How Do I Locally...
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... is on, the console switch is operational. -orIf the activity indicator light is not on, ask the customer to "Connection Length Table (on the HP IP Console Switch. Refer to be sure the power source is valid, the power button is on, and the cables are connected, the screen is...to the console switch (local port). What Kind of the console switch. 2. Ask the customer to connect the KVM cables to "Running System Diagnostics (on the rear panel of CAT5 Cables Are Supported? 114 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. The Main menu appears and if no servers are connected properly. 3. Only...
... is on, the console switch is operational. -orIf the activity indicator light is not on, ask the customer to "Connection Length Table (on the HP IP Console Switch. Refer to be sure the power source is valid, the power button is on, and the cables are connected, the screen is...to the console switch (local port). What Kind of the console switch. 2. Ask the customer to connect the KVM cables to "Running System Diagnostics (on the rear panel of CAT5 Cables Are Supported? 114 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. The Main menu appears and if no servers are connected properly. 3. Only...
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...the status flag displays Free. (This situation only applies to a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch, the HP KVM Server Console Switch must be in the Main dialog box. To enable Free Mode on the keyboard, not the keypad.) In order for remote HP IP Console Switch users to access servers attached to the 0 on... the HP KVM Server Console Switch, press the Print Scrn key, the Alt + 0 keys, or click Disconnect in Free Mode or have...
...the status flag displays Free. (This situation only applies to a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch, the HP KVM Server Console Switch must be in the Main dialog box. To enable Free Mode on the keyboard, not the keypad.) In order for remote HP IP Console Switch users to access servers attached to the 0 on... the HP KVM Server Console Switch, press the Print Scrn key, the Alt + 0 keys, or click Disconnect in Free Mode or have...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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... features ...6 Overview of features ...6 KVM switching capabilities ...6 True serial capabilities ...7 Local and remote user interfaces ...7 Virtual media capabilities...7 Smart card capabilities ...7 FIPS cryptographic module ...7 Component identification ...9 HP Server G2 Console Switch components ...9 HP IP G2 Console Switch components ...9 ...power status LEDs ...21 Rear panel Ethernet connection LEDs 21 Virtual media and serial interface adapters LEDs 21 HP IP Console Viewer overview ...21 Installing the interface adapter ...23 Interface adapter overview...23 Selecting an interface adapter...
... features ...6 Overview of features ...6 KVM switching capabilities ...6 True serial capabilities ...7 Local and remote user interfaces ...7 Virtual media capabilities...7 Smart card capabilities ...7 FIPS cryptographic module ...7 Component identification ...9 HP Server G2 Console Switch components ...9 HP IP G2 Console Switch components ...9 ...power status LEDs ...21 Rear panel Ethernet connection LEDs 21 Virtual media and serial interface adapters LEDs 21 HP IP Console Viewer overview ...21 Installing the interface adapter ...23 Interface adapter overview...23 Selecting an interface adapter...