IP Console Switch User Guide
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...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... the Status Flag ...55 Broadcasting to Servers ...57 Setting Up a Scan Pattern ...59 Setting Local Console Switch Security 61 Preemption Mode ...65 Changing the USB Keyboard Language 68 Assigning Device Types ...69 Assigning...
...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... the Status Flag ...55 Broadcasting to Servers ...57 Setting Up a Scan Pattern ...59 Setting Local Console Switch Security 61 Preemption Mode ...65 Changing the USB Keyboard Language 68 Assigning Device Types ...69 Assigning...
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... 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 Label...118...
... 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 Label...118...
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... CAT6 and UTP CAT7 cables may also be used throughout the examples in the HP IP Console Switch kit. The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP IP Console Switch system to the RJ-45 port on the HP IP Console Switch. 2. Connect the Interface Adapter to a server. Configuring the Interface Adapter ... is not included in this system. An Interface Adapter connects UTP CAT5 cables to PS/2 or USB connections, establishing a KVM session to the appropriate ports on the server. 4. However, it is required for the HP IP Console Switch system with an Interface Adapter.
... CAT6 and UTP CAT7 cables may also be used throughout the examples in the HP IP Console Switch kit. The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP IP Console Switch system to the RJ-45 port on the HP IP Console Switch. 2. Connect the Interface Adapter to a server. Configuring the Interface Adapter ... is not included in this system. An Interface Adapter connects UTP CAT5 cables to PS/2 or USB connections, establishing a KVM session to the appropriate ports on the server. 4. However, it is required for the HP IP Console Switch system with an Interface Adapter.
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... ...29 Serial Interface Adapter Pinouts 34 Attaching the Power Supply to the Rack Using Velcro 34 Overview The HP Serial Interface Adapter is a serial-to-VGA converter, which permits VT100-capable devices to the console switch as though they were entered into a VT100 terminal. The serial data is not accessed but is..., placed into a video buffer, and sent to be viewed from the target device is displayed. 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.
... ...29 Serial Interface Adapter Pinouts 34 Attaching the Power Supply to the Rack Using Velcro 34 Overview The HP Serial Interface Adapter is a serial-to-VGA converter, which permits VT100-capable devices to the console switch as though they were entered into a VT100 terminal. The serial data is not accessed but is..., placed into a video buffer, and sent to be viewed from the target device is displayed. 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.
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... HP IP Console Switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches. CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be sure that the Compaq Server Console Switch is considered a level of cascading. 37 Cascading Console Switches 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...
... HP IP Console Switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches. CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be sure that the Compaq Server Console Switch is considered a level of cascading. 37 Cascading Console Switches 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...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... Interface Adapters to cascade HP IP Console Switches with this product. Compatible HP KVM Server Console Switch models include: • 1 x 8 [PN: 336044 (-B21)] • 2 x 16 [PN: 336045 (-B21)] All HP KVM Console Switches must be upgraded with SoftPaq firmware, version 2.1.0 or later, when cascaded with HP KVM Server Console Switches. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached...
... Interface Adapters to cascade HP IP Console Switches with this product. Compatible HP KVM Server Console Switch models include: • 1 x 8 [PN: 336044 (-B21)] • 2 x 16 [PN: 336045 (-B21)] All HP KVM Console Switches must be upgraded with SoftPaq firmware, version 2.1.0 or later, when cascaded with HP KVM Server Console Switches. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached...
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Connect a KVM cable to the HP IP Console Switch. 3. Cascading Console Switches 39 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 1. Connect the local port KVM cable to the numbered OUT port on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 7. Connect the other end of that same KVM cable to the appropriate port on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for any other...
Connect a KVM cable to the HP IP Console Switch. 3. Cascading Console Switches 39 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 1. Connect the local port KVM cable to the numbered OUT port on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 7. Connect the other end of that same KVM cable to the appropriate port on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for any other...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 7. 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...
... the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 7. 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...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... main HP IP Console Switch. 17. Update the main HP IP Console Switch firmware (refer to an HP KVM Server Console Switch. 42 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 12. Disconnect the local KVM cables from the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 15. Connect the other console switches to be added to main HP IP Console Switch. 16. The top console switch is the main console switch, while the bottom console switch...
... main HP IP Console Switch. 17. Update the main HP IP Console Switch firmware (refer to an HP KVM Server Console Switch. 42 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 12. Disconnect the local KVM cables from the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 15. Connect the other console switches to be added to main HP IP Console Switch. 16. The top console switch is the main console switch, while the bottom console switch...
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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. Cascading Console Switches 43 CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur.
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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
IP Console Switch User Guide
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However, when a HP IP Console Switch discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch, you must select the number of ports on . Modifying Device Types 1. 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 02-01, 02-02, and so on...
However, when a HP IP Console Switch discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch, you must select the number of ports on . Modifying Device Types 1. 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 02-01, 02-02, and so on...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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...designation 9600 8N1 appears next to "/dev/ttyS0" and press the Enter key. 4. NOTE: To ensure optimum mouse performance, refer to the HP IP Console Switch Software Guide, on -screen options to the Save setup as follows: A-Serial Device: /dev/ttyS0 B-Lockfile Location: /var/lock C-Callin... Configuration menu to the console switch. Mouse Drivers Use the default PS/2 mouse drivers for the HP IP Console Switch appears. 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...
...designation 9600 8N1 appears next to "/dev/ttyS0" and press the Enter key. 4. NOTE: To ensure optimum mouse performance, refer to the HP IP Console Switch Software Guide, on -screen options to the Save setup as follows: A-Serial Device: /dev/ttyS0 B-Lockfile Location: /var/lock C-Callin... Configuration menu to the console switch. Mouse Drivers Use the default PS/2 mouse drivers for the HP IP Console Switch appears. 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...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... Do I Change the Keyboard Language 112 How Do I Know Which Port My Cascaded Console Switch is Connected To 113 How Do I Locally Connect a Cascaded Console Switch 113 How Do I Look at My Console Switch Firmware Version 113 How Do I Look at My Interface Adapter Firmware Version 113...the Run Diagnostics Feature 114 Is 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 ...
... Do I Change the Keyboard Language 112 How Do I Know Which Port My Cascaded Console Switch is Connected To 113 How Do I Locally Connect a Cascaded Console Switch 113 How Do I Look at My Console Switch Firmware Version 113 How Do I Look at My Interface Adapter Firmware Version 113...the Run Diagnostics Feature 114 Is 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 ...
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... Operational? 1. Ask the customer to connect the KVM cables to "Connection Length Table (on page 107)." Does the activity indicator light ("Components" on page 7) on the rear panel of the console switch. 2. The Main menu appears and if no servers are supported. Refer to the appropriate connectors ...("Components" on page 7) on the rear panel of CAT5 Cables Are Supported? 114 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. This command only works when the user is connected to save settings. Refer to a server. After the activity indicator...
... Operational? 1. Ask the customer to connect the KVM cables to "Connection Length Table (on page 107)." Does the activity indicator light ("Components" on page 7) on the rear panel of the console switch. 2. The Main menu appears and if no servers are supported. Refer to the appropriate connectors ...("Components" on page 7) on the rear panel of CAT5 Cables Are Supported? 114 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. This command only works when the user is connected to save settings. Refer to a server. After the activity indicator...
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..., the Alt + 0 keys, or click Disconnect in Free Mode or have the screen saver enabled. 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. No server is selected, and the status flag displays Free. (This...
..., the Alt + 0 keys, or click Disconnect in Free Mode or have the screen saver enabled. 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. No server is selected, and the status flag displays Free. (This...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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Contents Product 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 Interface adapters ...11 Installing the console switch ...14 Installation overview ...14 Rack-mount safety instructions ...14 Installation checklist...
Contents Product 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 Interface adapters ...11 Installing the console switch ...14 Installation overview ...14 Rack-mount safety instructions ...14 Installation checklist...
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...; 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 HP IP Console Switch and the HP Server Console Switch. Product features 6 The following features are... supported: • C-Class Blade KVM • PS2 • USB • Serial • PS2 ...
...; 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 HP IP Console Switch and the HP Server Console Switch. Product features 6 The following features are... supported: • C-Class Blade KVM • PS2 • USB • Serial • PS2 ...
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... on the CD provided with this product. For more information, see Configuring the console switch (on the port. 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 them within your...
... on the CD provided with this product. For more information, see Configuring the console switch (on the port. 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 them within your...
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... When cascading console switches with Virtual Media capability if you 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...to the console switch. 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 with...
... When cascading console switches with Virtual Media capability if you 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...to the console switch. 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 with...