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... 7 Performing a cantilever-mount installation 8 Performing a side-mount installation 9 Console switch components ...11 Connecting the local 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...
... 7 Performing a cantilever-mount installation 8 Performing a side-mount installation 9 Console switch components ...11 Connecting the local 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...
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......34 Modifying device types ...35 Accessing the Names dialog box ...35 Assigning server names...36 Assigning names to servers ...36 Managing console 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...
......34 Modifying device types ...35 Accessing the Names dialog box ...35 Assigning server names...36 Assigning names to servers ...36 Managing console 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...
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ships with your convenience. o USB o PS2 o Serial o HP BladeSystem • UTP CAT 5 cable or higher Required tools The following lists to be sure that all of...; Documentation kit This kit might contain extra hardware for each server or device. Avoid uneven loading or overloading of the listed components were received. Required items not included • Interface adapters One interface adapter is needed for your original rack hardware kit) Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 6
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ships with your convenience. o USB o PS2 o Serial o HP BladeSystem • UTP CAT 5 cable or higher Required tools The following lists to be sure that all of...; Documentation kit This kit might contain extra hardware for each server or device. Avoid uneven loading or overloading of the listed components were received. Required items not included • Interface adapters One interface adapter is needed for your original rack hardware kit) Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 6
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... cables to PS/2 or USB connections and establishes a KVM session to function properly. Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter Interface adapter overview An interface adapter (sold separately) is required for the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with an interface adapter. NOTE: UTP CAT5 or higher cables are used throughout the examples in this system, if needed.
... cables to PS/2 or USB connections and establishes a KVM session to function properly. Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter Interface adapter overview An interface adapter (sold separately) is required for the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with an interface adapter. NOTE: UTP CAT5 or higher cables are used throughout the examples in this system, if needed.
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...] • 4 x 1 x 16 [PN AF602A] All HP IP Console Switches must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. HP IP Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade these products, undesirable operations...
...] • 4 x 1 x 16 [PN AF602A] All HP IP Console Switches must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. HP IP Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade these products, undesirable operations...
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Cascading console switches 15 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...
Cascading console switches 15 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...
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The top console switch is the cascaded console switch. Cascading console switches 16 CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. If interface adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. The following figure shows a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 cascaded to another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. The bottom console switch is the main console switch.
The top console switch is the cascaded console switch. Cascading console switches 16 CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. If interface adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. The following figure shows a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 cascaded to another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. The bottom console switch is the main console switch.
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...see , Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 11) that enables the user to connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. Local port operation 17 Accessing the Main dialog box To access the Main dialog box, choose one of the following...To configure the following additional key sequences, see Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 17) to clear all offline interface adapters. Local port operation Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system has at least one second to launch the OSD. Use the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box...
...see , Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 11) that enables the user to connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. Local port operation 17 Accessing the Main dialog box To access the Main dialog box, choose one of the following...To configure the following additional key sequences, see Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 17) to clear all offline interface adapters. Local port operation Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system has at least one second to launch the OSD. Use the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box...
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... console switch and the interface adapter is not connected, or the server is cascaded from port 16 of the 2 x 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is powered off. The server is connected to the first console switch and is connected. For example, in each interface adapter. Port number of the first console switch 16 Port number of Server status the cascaded icon displayed console switch...
... console switch and the interface adapter is not connected, or the server is cascaded from port 16 of the 2 x 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is powered off. The server is connected to the first console switch and is connected. For example, in each interface adapter. Port number of the first console switch 16 Port number of Server status the cascaded icon displayed console switch...
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... not connected or the server is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence. Selecting servers From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on . Soft switching to a server If the display order of your server list is being upgraded. Item Description The interface adapter is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on page...
... not connected or the server is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence. Selecting servers From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on . Soft switching to a server If the display order of your server list is being upgraded. Item Description The interface adapter is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on page...
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... of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to 16 servers. Selecting the display order of legacy console switches. A valid password must be changed. The display order setting alters how servers display in the OSD. Changes the Switch mode to restrict server access. Sets password to preemptive or cooperative. Enables you to display servers alphabetically by the interface adapter...
... of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to 16 servers. Selecting the display order of legacy console switches. A valid password must be changed. The display order setting alters how servers display in the OSD. Changes the Switch mode to restrict server access. Sets password to preemptive or cooperative. Enables you to display servers alphabetically by the interface adapter...
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...flag appears on the desktop. Setting a screen delay time Setting a time to delay the display of the OSD enables you to complete a soft switch ("Soft switching" on page 17), enter the number of the following options: o Click OK to save settings o Click X or press the Esc key to...orClick X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without displaying the OSD. -orSelect EID to display servers numerically by interface adapter ID number. -orSelect Port to display servers numerically by EID number Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all boxes leaves the Print Screen as...
...flag appears on the desktop. Setting a screen delay time Setting a time to delay the display of the OSD enables you to complete a soft switch ("Soft switching" on page 17), enter the number of the following options: o Click OK to save settings o Click X or press the Esc key to...orClick X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without displaying the OSD. -orSelect EID to display servers numerically by interface adapter ID number. -orSelect Port to display servers numerically by EID number Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all boxes leaves the Print Screen as...
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...the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 32). 2. Select either Preemptive or Cooperative as the Switch mode. o Click X or press the Esc key to the Setup window. Choose one of the following options: ...Switch dialog box 1. For more information, see Configuring the Switch and Share modes (on page 31). 3. (Optional) Select Share Enable. 4. The Switch window appears. Specify the share time-out period. 5. Setting the Switch and Share modes 1. Changing the keyboard language You can select the language for all USB Interface Adapters connected to the console switch...
...the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 32). 2. Select either Preemptive or Cooperative as the Switch mode. o Click X or press the Esc key to the Setup window. Choose one of the following options: ...Switch dialog box 1. For more information, see Configuring the Switch and Share modes (on page 31). 3. (Optional) Select Share Enable. 4. The Switch window appears. Specify the share time-out period. 5. Setting the Switch and Share modes 1. Changing the keyboard language You can select the language for all USB Interface Adapters connected to the console switch...
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... operation 36 Permitted characters are stored in the Interface Adapter. Repeat steps the previous steps for each server in length. The Names list is always sorted by port number. Names can consist of the following options: o Click OK to another switch port, the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 recognizes the names and configurations. Choose one of...
... operation 36 Permitted characters are stored in the Interface Adapter. Repeat steps the previous steps for each server in length. The Names list is always sorted by port number. Names can consist of the following options: o Click OK to another switch port, the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 recognizes the names and configurations. Choose one of...
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... in the Name Modify dialog box are not saved until you to upgrade individual interface adapter firmware. Configures a server list for broadcasting under the Setup dialog box. Managing console switch tasks using the OSD You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on page 38...
... in the Name Modify dialog box are not saved until you to upgrade individual interface adapter firmware. Configures a server list for broadcasting under the Setup dialog box. Managing console switch tasks using the OSD You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on page 38...
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...adapters. Indicates the number of interface adapters that have been detected but are powered down. Validates the current firmware images stored in the past and are either unavailable for each image and comparing those results to check the main board functions subsystems (memory, intra-board communications, HP KVM Server Console Switch... at system reboot. This indicator displays the results of interface adapters that have been connected successfully in the system FLASH by querying the switch matrix controller and performing basic register level tests. The Commands ...
...adapters. Indicates the number of interface adapters that have been detected but are powered down. Validates the current firmware images stored in the past and are either unavailable for each image and comparing those results to check the main board functions subsystems (memory, intra-board communications, HP KVM Server Console Switch... at system reboot. This indicator displays the results of interface adapters that have been connected successfully in the system FLASH by querying the switch matrix controller and performing basic register level tests. The Commands ...
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... are disconnected, and the Diagnostics dialog box appears. A green circle indicates a passed test and a red X indicates a failed test. The Suspect interface adapter dialog box is finished, a pass or fail symbol appears. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Commands>Run... Diagnostics. Choose one of the following options: o Click OK to remove them from the list. 5. (Optional) If you have any suspect interface adapters, you can click Clear to begin. Local port operation 39 o Click X or press the Esc key to exit the dialog box without running a...
... are disconnected, and the Diagnostics dialog box appears. A green circle indicates a passed test and a red X indicates a failed test. The Suspect interface adapter dialog box is finished, a pass or fail symbol appears. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Commands>Run... Diagnostics. Choose one of the following options: o Click OK to remove them from the list. 5. (Optional) If you have any suspect interface adapters, you can click Clear to begin. Local port operation 39 o Click X or press the Esc key to exit the dialog box without running a...
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... page 42), or upgraded simultaneously ("Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on the PC (must be running Microsoft® Windows®) and to load the firmware. 4. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on page 42). You see a progress bar for each of the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 2. Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the...
... page 42), or upgraded simultaneously ("Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on the PC (must be running Microsoft® Windows®) and to load the firmware. 4. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on page 42). You see a progress bar for each of the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 2. Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the...
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...Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17). Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 1. Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the firmware 42 Click OK to the console switch by checking the Auto Upgrade box in progress. NOTE: You can configure automatic ...upgrades of all interface adapters connected to save settings. 4. The IA Upgrade dialog box appears. Select PS/2, USB, or ...
...Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17). Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 1. Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the firmware 42 Click OK to the console switch by checking the Auto Upgrade box in progress. NOTE: You can configure automatic ...upgrades of all interface adapters connected to save settings. 4. The IA Upgrade dialog box appears. Select PS/2, USB, or ...
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Click IA. The Version dialog box appears. 2. The IA Selection dialog box appears. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 42), which only upgrades interface adapters needing a new version of firmware in the interface adapter. HP recommends upgrading your interface adapters simultaneously ("Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 17), click Commands>Display Versions. Upgrading the firmware 43 NOTE: This method of loading the interface adapter firmware will always overwrite the current version of firmware. 1.
Click IA. The Version dialog box appears. 2. The IA Selection dialog box appears. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 42), which only upgrades interface adapters needing a new version of firmware in the interface adapter. HP recommends upgrading your interface adapters simultaneously ("Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 17), click Commands>Display Versions. Upgrading the firmware 43 NOTE: This method of loading the interface adapter firmware will always overwrite the current version of firmware. 1.