HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User Guide
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... console switch...12 Installing 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 dialog box ...17 Viewing servers...18 Viewing the Port column ...18 Viewing the Server Status column ...19 Selecting servers ...19 Soft switching ...19 Soft switching to a server...19 Configuring switches...
... console switch...12 Installing 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 dialog box ...17 Viewing servers...18 Viewing the Port column ...18 Viewing the Server Status column ...19 Selecting servers ...19 Soft switching ...19 Soft switching to a server...19 Configuring switches...
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... switch tasks using the OSD 37 Accessing the Commands dialog box 38 Running system diagnostics...38 Activating Run Diagnostics...39 Device Reset ...40 Displaying version information ...40 Accessing the Version dialog box ...40 Upgrading the firmware ...41 Upgrading the console switch firmware...41 Upgrading the interface adapter firmware 41 Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 42 Loading interface adapter firmware individually 42 Decommissioning an interface adapter...44 Troubleshooting ...45 Connection length requirements ...45 Troubleshooting table ...45 Technical support...
... switch tasks using the OSD 37 Accessing the Commands dialog box 38 Running system diagnostics...38 Activating Run Diagnostics...39 Device Reset ...40 Displaying version information ...40 Accessing the Version dialog box ...40 Upgrading the firmware ...41 Upgrading the console switch firmware...41 Upgrading the interface adapter firmware 41 Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 42 Loading interface adapter firmware individually 42 Decommissioning an interface adapter...44 Troubleshooting ...45 Connection length requirements ...45 Troubleshooting table ...45 Technical support...
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... Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Power cord connector Power switch Fan Serial management connector Console port A USB ports (keyboard/mouse only) Console port A keyboard connector Console port A video connector Console port A mouse connector RJ-45 tiering port (designated by the letter A) Server connection ports 1-8 Server connection ports 9-16* Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 11 5. NOTE: Some racks enable you to the rails, using four M-6 screws, two on each side. Secure the console switch to use four sheet metal screws in place of M-6 screws...
... Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Power cord connector Power switch Fan Serial management connector Console port A USB ports (keyboard/mouse only) Console port A keyboard connector Console port A video connector Console port A mouse connector RJ-45 tiering port (designated by the letter A) Server connection ports 1-8 Server connection ports 9-16* Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 11 5. NOTE: Some racks enable you to the rails, using four M-6 screws, two on each side. Secure the console switch to use four sheet metal screws in place of M-6 screws...
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... used 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 cascade console switches, review the following HP IP Console Switches can be sure that the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur if these products, undesirable operations might occur. Cascading console switches Compatible console switch models This product supports only one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with an HP KVM Server Console Switch...
... used 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 cascade console switches, review the following HP IP Console Switches can be sure that the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur if these products, undesirable operations might occur. Cascading console switches Compatible console switch models This product supports only one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with an HP KVM Server Console Switch...
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..., monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to the server connection port on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Not shown Description Server PS/2 interface adapter or USB 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...
..., monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to the server connection port on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Not shown Description Server PS/2 interface adapter or USB 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...
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... can use this key sequence where you to clear all offline interface adapters. Local port operation 17 For more information see, Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 17) to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. The Main dialog box appears. Button Clear Description Enables you see Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 11) that enables the user to connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to view, configure, and control servers...
... can use this key sequence where you to clear all offline interface adapters. Local port operation 17 For more information see, Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 17) to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. The Main dialog box appears. Button Clear Description Enables you see Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 11) that enables the user to connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to view, configure, and control servers...
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... first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The server is connected to which a server is connected. Button Disconnect Setup Commands Description Enables you launch the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17) for the first time, an OSD-generated port list appears. Enables you to which the server is connected. The Port column indicates the port to access the Commands dialog box. For example, in each interface adapter. Enables you to the first console switch and is powered...
... first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The server is connected to which a server is connected. Button Disconnect Setup Commands Description Enables you launch the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17) for the first time, an OSD-generated port list appears. Enables you to which the server is connected. The Port column indicates the port to access the Commands dialog box. For example, in each interface adapter. Enables you to the first console switch and is powered...
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... port operation 21 Changes the display, timing, color, and location of a list. When editing a text box, these keys move the cursor within the OSD. Deletes from current selection to the top or bottom of the status flag. Disables the user. (Use the Shift key to change case.) Configuring the Setup dialog box You can configure the console switch and manage routine tasks for servers Button Menu Flag Function Changes the server listing between...
... port operation 21 Changes the display, timing, color, and location of a list. When editing a text box, these keys move the cursor within the OSD. Deletes from current selection to the top or bottom of the status flag. Disables the user. (Use the Shift key to change case.) Configuring the Setup dialog box You can configure the console switch and manage routine tasks for servers Button Menu Flag Function Changes the server listing between...
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... Function Controls multiple servers simultaneously through keyboard and mouse actions. Sets password to the console switch, including servers and other legacy console switches. Permitted characters are case sensitive and can consist of servers 1. Changes the keyboard country code reported by name. Enables you to delay display of the OSD after pressing the Print Scrn key can also modify the type of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to name the interface adapter. Changing...
... Function Controls multiple servers simultaneously through keyboard and mouse actions. Sets password to the console switch, including servers and other legacy console switches. Permitted characters are case sensitive and can consist of servers 1. Changes the keyboard country code reported by name. Enables you to delay display of the OSD after pressing the Print Scrn key can also modify the type of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to name the interface adapter. Changing...
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... a password has been previously set or change the password, and enable the screen saver. Setting local console switch security The OSD enables you can access the Security dialog box. NOTE: The scanning begins as soon as you can establish a Screen Saver mode that engages after the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 remains unused for a user-definable time delay. Click X to save settings. Click Clear to set security on the local port are...
... a password has been previously set or change the password, and enable the screen saver. Setting local console switch security The OSD enables you can access the Security dialog box. NOTE: The scanning begins as soon as you can establish a Screen Saver mode that engages after the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 remains unused for a user-definable time delay. Click X to save settings. Click Clear to set security on the local port are...
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..., re-enter the password and press the Enter key. 4. Permitted characters are case-sensitive and can result from 1 to 99) to the Security dialog box. 5. Changing the password 1. Click OK to save settings. Enter the new password in length. Select Enable Screen Saver. 3. Enter the number of minutes for Time Delay (from the use of energy mode with monitors not compliant with Energy...
..., re-enter the password and press the Enter key. 4. Permitted characters are case-sensitive and can result from 1 to 99) to the Security dialog box. 5. Changing the password 1. Click OK to save settings. Enter the new password in length. Select Enable Screen Saver. 3. Enter the number of minutes for Time Delay (from the use of energy mode with monitors not compliant with Energy...
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... mode disconnects the user from the use of the following switch modes: • Preemptive (default setting)-Enables any user to step 2. 2. This command only works when the user is displayed. Select Enable Screen Saver. 3. Click OK to a server. NOTE: No server is password protected, refer to the Deactivating the Screen Saver (on page 17) is connected to save settings. Deactivating the screen saver 1. Local port operation 31 Configuring the Switch and Share modes The Switch window...
... mode disconnects the user from the use of the following switch modes: • Preemptive (default setting)-Enables any user to step 2. 2. This command only works when the user is displayed. Select Enable Screen Saver. 3. Click OK to a server. NOTE: No server is password protected, refer to the Deactivating the Screen Saver (on page 17) is connected to save settings. Deactivating the screen saver 1. Local port operation 31 Configuring the Switch and Share modes The Switch window...
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... the rack console switch with an interface adapter. 5. Access the Commands window. Click Display Version. Select a server that is connected to the interface adapter before using it again. 1. To close the Target Selection window, click X or press the Esc key. Click Load Firmware. Click IA. Click OK. 7. Click Decommission. 6. The Version window appears. 3. The IA Selection window appears. 4. Decommissioning an interface adapter IMPORTANT: Decommissioning an interface adapter restores the factory defaults, removing any assigned server names and resetting any other configurations...
... the rack console switch with an interface adapter. 5. Access the Commands window. Click Display Version. Select a server that is connected to the interface adapter before using it again. 1. To close the Target Selection window, click X or press the Esc key. Click Load Firmware. Click IA. Click OK. 7. Click Decommission. 6. The Version window appears. 3. The IA Selection window appears. 4. Decommissioning an interface adapter IMPORTANT: Decommissioning an interface adapter restores the factory defaults, removing any assigned server names and resetting any other configurations...
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... local user cannot activate or view the OSD, Be sure that the monitor supports the refresh rate to which target server is set to determine if the local port display has been disabled or set . Be sure that the local port keyboard is distorted or not readable on and that the power source is valid. • Be sure that the cables are connected properly...
... local user cannot activate or view the OSD, Be sure that the monitor supports the refresh rate to which target server is set to determine if the local port display has been disabled or set . Be sure that the local port keyboard is distorted or not readable on and that the power source is valid. • Be sure that the cables are connected properly...
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...). For more information about Care Packs, refer to have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For the name of the...
...). For more information about Care Packs, refer to have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For the name of the...
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...Device Reset 40 device types, assigning 34 device types, modifying 35 display behavior, changing 22 displaying the status flag 24 displaying version information 40 E exiting Screen Saver mode 31 F Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 48, 49 firmware, loading interface adapter individually 42 H HP IP Console Switch 14 I installation checklist 6 installation, cantilever mount 8 installation, side mount 9 installation, standard-mount 7 installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13 installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 6 interface adapter configuration 13 interface adapter firmware...
...Device Reset 40 device types, assigning 34 device types, modifying 35 display behavior, changing 22 displaying the status flag 24 displaying version information 40 E exiting Screen Saver mode 31 F Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 48, 49 firmware, loading interface adapter individually 42 H HP IP Console Switch 14 I installation checklist 6 installation, cantilever mount 8 installation, side mount 9 installation, standard-mount 7 installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13 installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 6 interface adapter configuration 13 interface adapter firmware...
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... modifying device types 35 N Names dialog box 36 O OSCAR, selecting and setting the hot key command 23 OSCAR, setting the interface language 33 OSD, managing server tasks 37 OSD, navigation keys 20 overview of installation process 6 P password protecting the console switch 29 password, changing 29 Port column, viewing 18 R rack mounting, console switch 7 regulatory compliance identification numbers 48 regulatory compliance notices 48 removing servers, scan list 27 required items not included 6 required tools 6 resetting devices 40...
... modifying device types 35 N Names dialog box 36 O OSCAR, selecting and setting the hot key command 23 OSCAR, setting the interface language 33 OSD, managing server tasks 37 OSD, navigation keys 20 overview of installation process 6 P password protecting the console switch 29 password, changing 29 Port column, viewing 18 R rack mounting, console switch 7 regulatory compliance identification numbers 48 regulatory compliance notices 48 removing servers, scan list 27 required items not included 6 required tools 6 resetting devices 40...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... managed - Using IP Console Viewer software and LDAP integration with Virtual Media. In Figure 6, two groups of an efficient multi-server system requires a server management plan. The following functional aspects of server management should be installed or updated remotely • Remote or integrated Lights-Out functionality • Use of the first tier (main) switch and compete equally for access from an HP IP Console Switch supporting a remote KVM user, the HP Server Console Switch enables that require priority access by port...
... managed - Using IP Console Viewer software and LDAP integration with Virtual Media. In Figure 6, two groups of an efficient multi-server system requires a server management plan. The following functional aspects of server management should be installed or updated remotely • Remote or integrated Lights-Out functionality • Use of the first tier (main) switch and compete equally for access from an HP IP Console Switch supporting a remote KVM user, the HP Server Console Switch enables that require priority access by port...
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... keyboard ports. • Users cannot access the RILOE II or iLO-managed server with newer solutions. A console link composed of the legacy component. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with interfaces of legacy components, so existing installations using those components can be limited to the HP Server Console Switch can manage any server in the system. A network PC running HP IP Console Viewer 3.0 or later software and acting as the remote KVM console can access servers in...
... keyboard ports. • Users cannot access the RILOE II or iLO-managed server with newer solutions. A console link composed of the legacy component. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with interfaces of legacy components, so existing installations using those components can be limited to the HP Server Console Switch can manage any server in the system. A network PC running HP IP Console Viewer 3.0 or later software and acting as the remote KVM console can access servers in...
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..., HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for the following mouse settings must be used in the racks are often unattended, the screen saver should be enabled so that the local console is a secure connection. CRTs are not attached to the servers and the TFT screens typically used on the server: • Windows 2000: Mouse speed = 50...
..., HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for the following mouse settings must be used in the racks are often unattended, the screen saver should be enabled so that the local console is a secure connection. CRTs are not attached to the servers and the TFT screens typically used on the server: • Windows 2000: Mouse speed = 50...