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... the Power Supply to the Rack 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...
... the Power Supply to the Rack 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...
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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 Class A Equipment...
... 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 Class A Equipment...
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...appropriate ports on the Interface Adapter. 3. Connect the Interface Adapter to this guide. The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP IP Console Switch system to the RJ-45 port on the server. 4. NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used . Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to... a server. An Interface Adapter connects UTP CAT5 cables to PS/2 or USB connections, establishing a KVM session to the server connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the HP IP Console Switch. 2. Repeat the preceding steps to connect any other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to function ...
...appropriate ports on the Interface Adapter. 3. Connect the Interface Adapter to this guide. The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP IP Console Switch system to the RJ-45 port on the server. 4. NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used . Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to... a server. An Interface Adapter connects UTP CAT5 cables to PS/2 or USB connections, establishing a KVM session to the server connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the HP IP Console Switch. 2. Repeat the preceding steps to connect any other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to function ...
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... 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 HP IP Console Viewer software. 27 Installing a Serial Interface Adapter In This Section Overview ...27 Installing the Serial Interface Adapter 28 Optimal Performance Settings...29...
... 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 HP IP Console Viewer software. 27 Installing a Serial Interface Adapter In This Section Overview ...27 Installing the Serial Interface Adapter 28 Optimal Performance Settings...29...
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.... CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be used in combination with this product. 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 Switch 41 Compatible Console Switch Models Review the following information before cascading console switches with cascaded console switches. Compaq Server Console Switch CAUTION: While cascading a 2 x 8 Compaq Server Console Switch, connect only one...
.... CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be used in combination with this product. 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 Switch 41 Compatible Console Switch Models Review the following information before cascading console switches with cascaded console switches. Compaq Server Console Switch CAUTION: While cascading a 2 x 8 Compaq Server Console Switch, connect only one...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. Undesirable operations might occur if these products, undesirable operations might occur. HP KVM Server Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to access the local OSD. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters, you must be integrated into the HP IP Console Switch system. 38 HP IP Console Switch...
... cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. Undesirable operations might occur if these products, undesirable operations might occur. HP KVM Server Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to access the local OSD. NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters, you must be integrated into the HP IP Console Switch system. 38 HP IP Console Switch...
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... connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the numbered OUT port on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 6. Power on the monitor. 11. Power on the console switches. 10. Connect the Interface Adapter to the HP IP Console Switch. 3. Power up the server. Connect the local port KVM cable to the IN port (designated by...
... connection port ("Components" on page 7) on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the numbered OUT port on the Compaq Server Console Switch. 6. Power on the monitor. 11. Power on the console switches. 10. Connect the Interface Adapter to the HP IP Console Switch. 3. Power up the server. Connect the local port KVM cable to the IN port (designated by...
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... 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 that same UTP CAT5 cable to the appropriate ports on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 3. Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Locate a UTP CAT5 cable and...
... 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 that same UTP CAT5 cable to the appropriate ports on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch. 3. Mount the console switches in the rack. 2. Locate a UTP CAT5 cable and...
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... page 7) on the console switches. 20. Power on the main HP IP Console Switch. 17. 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. Connect the local port KVM cable to an HP KVM Server Console Switch. Connect the other console switches to be added to the HP IP Console Switch documentation). 22. Update the main HP IP Console Switch firmware (refer to...
... page 7) on the console switches. 20. Power on the main HP IP Console Switch. 17. 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. Connect the local port KVM cable to an HP KVM Server Console Switch. Connect the other console switches to be added to the HP IP Console Switch documentation). 22. Update the main HP IP Console Switch firmware (refer to...
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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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However, when a HP IP Console Switch discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch, you must select the number of ports on . For example, if the console switch is connected to accommodate each server under that console switch. Modifying Device Types 1. 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...
However, when a HP IP Console Switch discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch, you must select the number of ports on . For example, if the console switch is connected to accommodate each server under that console switch. Modifying Device Types 1. 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...
IP Console Switch User Guide
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... configured as a connection is established, the Main menu for all servers attached to configure the HP IP Console Switch. 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 Configuration menu. The Comm Parameters menu appears. 5. Be sure that...
... configured as a connection is established, the Main menu for all servers attached to configure the HP IP Console Switch. 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 Configuration menu. The Comm Parameters menu appears. 5. Be sure that...
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...Are the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Connections on the Console Switch Hot-Pluggable? .110 Are the Server Connections on the Console Switch Hot-Pluggable 110 Can the Console Switch Be Mounted in a Round-Hole Rack 110 Can the Console Switch Be Side-Mounted in a Round-Hole Rack 110 ... 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 Ports ...
...Are the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Connections on the Console Switch Hot-Pluggable? .110 Are the Server Connections on the Console Switch Hot-Pluggable 110 Can the Console Switch Be Mounted in a Round-Hole Rack 110 Can the Console Switch Be Side-Mounted in a Round-Hole Rack 110 ... 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 Ports ...
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...ask the customer to "Connection Length Table (on the rear panel of CAT5 Cables Are Supported? 114 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. Refer to the console switch (local port). Is the Console Switch Operational? 1. Only UTP CAT5, CAT6, and CAT7 cables are the Minimum and Maximum Cable Lengths? ... page 77)." How Do I Use the Run Diagnostics Feature? Ask the customer to connect the KVM cables to the appropriate connectors ("Components" on page 7) on the HP IP Console Switch. The Main menu appears and if no servers are connected properly. 3. To immediately activate the ...
...ask the customer to "Connection Length Table (on the rear panel of CAT5 Cables Are Supported? 114 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. Refer to the console switch (local port). Is the Console Switch Operational? 1. Only UTP CAT5, CAT6, and CAT7 cables are the Minimum and Maximum Cable Lengths? ... page 77)." How Do I Use the Run Diagnostics Feature? Ask the customer to connect the KVM cables to the appropriate connectors ("Components" on page 7) on the HP IP Console Switch. The Main menu appears and if no servers are connected properly. 3. To immediately activate the ...
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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 situation only applies to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch? To enable Free Mode on the keyboard, not the keypad.) Frequently Asked Questions...
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 situation only applies to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch? To enable Free Mode on the keyboard, not the keypad.) Frequently Asked Questions...
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 Interface adapters ...11 Installing the console switch ...14 Installation overview ...14 Rack-mount safety instructions ...14 Installation checklist ...14 Console switch kit contents ...14 Required...
... 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 ...14 Console switch kit contents ...14 Required...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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... (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 Overview of features HP offers two types of console switches that provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers and infrastructure appliances: • HP IP Console Switch G2 • HP Server Console Switch G2 NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, console switch...
... (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 Overview of features HP offers two types of console switches that provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers and infrastructure appliances: • HP IP Console Switch G2 • HP Server Console Switch G2 NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, console switch...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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... information, see Upgrading the firmware. Cascading console switches Cascading console switches overview The G2 console switches support two levels of devices available from a single access point. 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 Virtual Media, verify the following...
... information, see Upgrading the firmware. Cascading console switches Cascading console switches overview The G2 console switches support two levels of devices available from a single access point. 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 Virtual Media, verify the following...
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... Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media KVM HP Server Console Switch KVM...
... Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media KVM HP Server Console Switch KVM...