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... 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...
... 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...
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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 Console ... 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 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 Console ... 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 Regulatory Compliance Notices 117 Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers 117 Federal Communications Commission Notice 118 FCC Rating...
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...this system. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to this guide. Configuring the Interface Adapter 1. The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP IP Console Switch system to a server. NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used . However, UTP CAT6 and UTP CAT7 cables may also be used... port on the Interface Adapter. 3. 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 function properly. Repeat the preceding steps to connect any other end...
...this system. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to this guide. Configuring the Interface Adapter 1. The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP IP Console Switch system to a server. NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used . However, UTP CAT6 and UTP CAT7 cables may also be used... port on the Interface Adapter. 3. 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 function properly. Repeat the preceding steps to connect any other end...
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... but is displayed in a VT100 window, placed into a VT100 terminal. All serial data coming from the local ports of the HP IP Console Switch and HP KVM Server Console Switch, or by using the HP IP Console Viewer software. 27 Installing a Serial Interface Adapter In This Section Overview ...27 Installing the Serial Interface Adapter 28 Optimal...
... but is displayed in a VT100 window, placed into a VT100 terminal. All serial data coming from the local ports of the HP IP Console Switch and HP KVM Server Console Switch, or by using the HP IP Console Viewer software. 27 Installing a Serial Interface Adapter In This Section Overview ...27 Installing the Serial Interface Adapter 28 Optimal...
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...this product. This product supports only one Interface Adapter at any given time. NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches. To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches, follow the proper powering... 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 ...
...this product. This product supports only one Interface Adapter at any given time. NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches. To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches, follow the proper powering... 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 ...
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...with SoftPaq firmware, version 2.1.0 or later, when cascaded with this product. HP KVM Server Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP IP Console Switches with this product. Undesirable operations might occur if these products, undesirable.... The following Compaq Server Console Switches can be integrated into the HP IP Console Switch system. 38 HP IP Console Switch User Guide The following HP KVM Server Console Switches can be integrated into the HP IP Console Switch system. Compatible HP KVM Server Console Switch models include: • 1 x 8 [PN...
...with SoftPaq firmware, version 2.1.0 or later, when cascaded with this product. HP KVM Server Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP IP Console Switches with this product. Undesirable operations might occur if these products, undesirable.... The following Compaq Server Console Switches can be integrated into the HP IP Console Switch system. 38 HP IP Console Switch User Guide The following HP KVM Server Console Switches can be integrated into the HP IP Console Switch system. Compatible HP KVM Server Console Switch models include: • 1 x 8 [PN...
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...end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to this system. 9. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for any other end of that same KVM cable to the appropriate port on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Connect the other console switches to be added to the RJ... on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 7. Power up the server. Cascading Console Switches 39 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 1. Power on the console switches. 10. Connect the local port KVM cable to the numbered OUT port on the Interface Adapter. 5. Connect...
...end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to this system. 9. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for any other end of that same KVM cable to the appropriate port on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Connect the other console switches to be added to the RJ... on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 7. Power up the server. Cascading Console Switches 39 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 1. Power on the console switches. 10. Connect the local port KVM cable to the numbered OUT port on the Interface Adapter. 5. Connect...
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... Switch to the appropriate ports on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 3. 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...
... Switch to the appropriate ports on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 3. 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...
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...CAT5 cable to this system. 19. Power on the main HP IP Console Switch. 17. The following figure shows an HP IP Console Switch cascaded to main HP IP Console Switch. 16. Connect the local port KVM cable to an HP KVM Server Console Switch. Connect the other console switches to be... switch is the cascaded console switch. Power on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 18. Update all Interface Adapter firmware. 42 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 12. Disconnect the local KVM cables from the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 15. Power off the monitor. 14....
...CAT5 cable to this system. 19. Power on the main HP IP Console Switch. 17. The following figure shows an HP IP Console Switch cascaded to main HP IP Console Switch. 16. Connect the local port KVM cable to an HP KVM Server Console Switch. Connect the other console switches to be... switch is the cascaded console switch. Power on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 18. Update all Interface Adapter firmware. 42 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 12. Disconnect the local KVM cables from the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 15. Power off the monitor. 14....
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Cascading Console Switches 43 CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration
Cascading Console Switches 43 CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration
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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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... switch is connected to accommodate each server under it is listed as 02, and each server under that console switch. However, when a HP IP Console Switch discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch, you must select the number of ports on . 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 numbered sequentially 02-...
... switch is connected to accommodate each server under it is listed as 02, and each server under that console switch. However, when a HP IP Console Switch discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch, you must select the number of ports on . 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 numbered sequentially 02-...
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...: D-Callout Program: E-Bps/Par/Bits: 9600 8N1 F-Hardware Flow Control: No G-Software Flow Control: No 7. Scroll down to the HP IP Console Switch Software Guide, on -screen options to "/dev/ttyS0" and press the Enter key. 4. Press the Enter key to return ...h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/rackoptions/kvm/soft-firmware.html) to Option E. 6. The Comm Parameters menu appears. 5. Select Option A (Serial Device). Mouse Drivers Use the default PS/2 mouse drivers for the HP IP Console Switch appears. Select Option F (Hardware Flow Control). 94 HP IP Console ...
...: D-Callout Program: E-Bps/Par/Bits: 9600 8N1 F-Hardware Flow Control: No G-Software Flow Control: No 7. Scroll down to the HP IP Console Switch Software Guide, on -screen options to "/dev/ttyS0" and press the Enter key. 4. Press the Enter key to return ...h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/rackoptions/kvm/soft-firmware.html) to Option E. 6. The Comm Parameters menu appears. 5. Select Option A (Serial Device). Mouse Drivers Use the default PS/2 mouse drivers for the HP IP Console Switch appears. Select Option F (Hardware Flow Control). 94 HP IP Console ...
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... the Console Switch 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?
... the Console Switch 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?
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...Cable Lengths? What Kind of the console switch. 2. Only UTP CAT5, CAT6, and CAT7 cables are connected, the screen is on page 107)." 114 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. To immediately activate the screen saver, press the Print Scrn key, and then press the Pause key. This command only works... when the user is connected to the console switch (local port). What are connected properly. 3. Ask the customer to connect the KVM cables to a server. After the activity indicator light is on, which means the console switch is operational, ask the customer to press the Prnt ...
...Cable Lengths? What Kind of the console switch. 2. Only UTP CAT5, CAT6, and CAT7 cables are connected, the screen is on page 107)." 114 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. To immediately activate the screen saver, press the Print Scrn key, and then press the Pause key. This command only works... when the user is connected to the console switch (local port). What are connected properly. 3. Ask the customer to connect the KVM cables to a server. After the activity indicator light is on, which means the console switch is operational, ask the customer to press the Prnt ...
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... selected, and the status flag displays Free. (This situation only applies to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch? Frequently Asked Questions 115 Why Can Remote HP IP Console Switch Users Not Access Servers Attached to the 0 on the HP KVM Server Console Switch, press the Print Scrn key, the Alt + 0 keys, or ...Mode or have the screen saver enabled. To enable Free Mode on the keyboard, not the keypad.) In order for remote HP IP Console Switch users to access servers attached to a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch, the HP KVM Server Console Switch must be in the Main dialog box.
... selected, and the status flag displays Free. (This situation only applies to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch? Frequently Asked Questions 115 Why Can Remote HP IP Console Switch Users Not Access Servers Attached to the 0 on the HP KVM Server Console Switch, press the Print Scrn key, the Alt + 0 keys, or ...Mode or have the screen saver enabled. To enable Free Mode on the keyboard, not the keypad.) In order for remote HP IP Console Switch users to access servers attached to a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch, the HP KVM Server Console Switch must be in the Main dialog box.
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 ... 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 ... 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...
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... supplies for redundancy • Virtual media capability • Smart card (CAC) capability • Enhanced video resolution support • Dual Gigabit NICs for transparent network failover (HP IP Console Switch G2 only) KVM switching capabilities The console switch supports several interface adapters, powered directly from the target device to both the...
... supplies for redundancy • Virtual media capability • Smart card (CAC) capability • Enhanced video resolution support • Dual Gigabit NICs for transparent network failover (HP IP Console Switch G2 only) KVM switching capabilities The console switch supports several interface adapters, powered directly from the target device to both the...
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...switch 21 Do not interrupt power to transmit keyboard, video, and mouse information between operators and connected computers. For more information, see the HP IP Console Viewer User Guide included on the port. For more information, see Configuring the console switch (on page 29). CAUTION: Do not...for operation. The local console port uses the local console UI. HP IP Console Viewer overview If you want the HP IP Console Viewer software to configure your console switch, you to remotely organize and manage your local KVM and serial appliances, as well as any device connected to the ...
...switch 21 Do not interrupt power to transmit keyboard, video, and mouse information between operators and connected computers. For more information, see the HP IP Console Viewer User Guide included on the port. For more information, see Configuring the console switch (on page 29). CAUTION: Do not...for operation. The local console port uses the local console UI. HP IP Console Viewer overview If you want the HP IP Console Viewer software to configure your console switch, you to remotely organize and manage your local KVM and serial appliances, as well as any device connected to the ...
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...console switches and interface adapters must have an interface adapter with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 HP Server Console Switch Supported features* Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media KVM KVM Cascading console switches 25 Use interface adapters with Virtual Media, verify the following...Primary console switch HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media Secondary console switch HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch...
...console switches and interface adapters must have an interface adapter with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 HP Server Console Switch Supported features* Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media KVM KVM Cascading console switches 25 Use interface adapters with Virtual Media, verify the following...Primary console switch HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media Secondary console switch HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch...
