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Before you contact HP...47 HP contact information ...47 Regulatory compliance notices ...48 Regulatory compliance identification numbers 48 Federal Communications Commission notice 48 FCC rating label...48 Class A equipment...48 Class B equipment ...48 Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only 49 Modifications...49 Cables ...49 Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)...50 European Union regulatory notice ...50 Japanese notice ...51 Korean notice ...51 Power cord statement for Japan...51 Acronyms and abbreviations...52 Index...53 Contents 5
Before you contact HP...47 HP contact information ...47 Regulatory compliance notices ...48 Regulatory compliance identification numbers 48 Federal Communications Commission notice 48 FCC rating label...48 Class A equipment...48 Class B equipment ...48 Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only 49 Modifications...49 Cables ...49 Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)...50 European Union regulatory notice ...50 Japanese notice ...51 Korean notice ...51 Power cord statement for Japan...51 Acronyms and abbreviations...52 Index...53 Contents 5
HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User Guide
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... rack-mounting brackets for each server or device. Console switch kit contents • Console switch • Power cords • Rack mounting kit • Serial cable • Documentation kit This kit might contain extra hardware 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...
... rack-mounting brackets for each server or device. Console switch kit contents • Console switch • Power cords • Rack mounting kit • Serial cable • Documentation kit This kit might contain extra hardware 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...
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... 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. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable or higher to function properly. Item 1 2 3 4 Description Server Console switch USB interface adapter PS/2 interface adapter To add...
... 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. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable or higher to function properly. Item 1 2 3 4 Description Server Console switch USB interface adapter PS/2 interface adapter To add...
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... the server connection port on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 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...
... the server connection port on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 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...
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...press the Print Scrn key, select the Name, and press the Enter key. When you can soft switch to which the console switch is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on. NOTE: The EID is by port, press the Print Scrn key, select the...HP KVM Server Console Switch system is powered off. The interface adapter is not connected or the server is indicated by Port (the Port button is clicked), enter the port number and press the Enter key. • If the display order of the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on the interface adapter cable...
...press the Print Scrn key, select the Name, and press the Enter key. When you can soft switch to which the console switch is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on. NOTE: The EID is by port, press the Print Scrn key, select the...HP KVM Server Console Switch system is powered off. The interface adapter is not connected or the server is indicated by Port (the Port button is clicked), enter the port number and press the Enter key. • If the display order of the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on the interface adapter cable...
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...servers attached to the serial port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on while upgrading the firmware. Upgrading the firmware 41 Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmware 1. The update process begins. Click Done. When the firmware is not done until all updates have been loaded. Connect the serial cable...Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 42). You see a progress bar for each of the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 2. Upgrading the interface adapter firmware The Interface Adapter firmware can be in the same folder as the ApplianceUpDate.exe...
...servers attached to the serial port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on while upgrading the firmware. Upgrading the firmware 41 Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmware 1. The update process begins. Click Done. When the firmware is not done until all updates have been loaded. Connect the serial cable...Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 42). You see a progress bar for each of the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. 2. Upgrading the interface adapter firmware The Interface Adapter firmware can be in the same folder as the ApplianceUpDate.exe...
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... notice. Troubleshooting Connection length requirements The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 offers optimum video performance when the distance between the server and console switch is connected properly and the OSD flag disappears. Call the HP Customer Support Center ("HP contact information" on . The OSD copyright...cables are set to have the flag time out, then the OSD flag does not appear. Troubleshooting 45 If the preferences are connected properly The system does not recognize the HP IP Console All HP IP Console Switches must be upgraded with Switch. The console switch...
... notice. Troubleshooting Connection length requirements The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 offers optimum video performance when the distance between the server and console switch is connected properly and the OSD flag disappears. Call the HP Customer Support Center ("HP contact information" on . The OSD copyright...cables are set to have the flag time out, then the OSD flag does not appear. Troubleshooting 45 If the preferences are connected properly The system does not recognize the HP IP Console All HP IP Console Switches must be upgraded with Switch. The console switch...
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...two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with Part 15 of conformity for help. Operation is no guarantee that ...may cause undesired operation. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may void the user's authority to this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or...
...two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with Part 15 of conformity for help. Operation is no guarantee that ...may cause undesired operation. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may void the user's authority to this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or...
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...protection 31 adding servers, scan list 27 assigning device types 34 assigning server names 36 B Broadcast dialog box 25, 26 broadcasting 25, 26 C cables, FCC compliance 49 Canadian notice 50 cantilever mount 7 cascading console switches 14, 15 ... 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...
...protection 31 adding servers, scan list 27 assigning device types 34 assigning server names 36 B Broadcast dialog box 25, 26 broadcasting 25, 26 C cables, FCC compliance 49 Canadian notice 50 cantilever mount 7 cascading console switches 14, 15 ... 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...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... technology brief, 2nd edition Abstract...2 Introduction...2 HP consoles, switches, and accessories 3 HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 4 HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media 4 Interface adapters ...5 CAT5 cabling ...6 Designing a consoling solution ...7 Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking 7 Virtual media functionality...8 Local versus remote management ...9 Remote KVM console operation...10 IPv6 protocol support...10 KVM performance over a network...11 Session...
... technology brief, 2nd edition Abstract...2 Introduction...2 HP consoles, switches, and accessories 3 HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 4 HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media 4 Interface adapters ...5 CAT5 cabling ...6 Designing a consoling solution ...7 Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking 7 Virtual media functionality...8 Local versus remote management ...9 Remote KVM console operation...10 IPv6 protocol support...10 KVM performance over a network...11 Session...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... local/remote access with Virtual Media • Interface adapters for managing a server system through one or more consoles. HP KVM and serial consoling components HP TFT7600 RKM HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and IP Console Viewer PS/2, USB, Virtual Media Interface Adapters HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media CAT5e cable HP solutions offer various methods of solutions for keyboards/video monitors/mice...
... local/remote access with Virtual Media • Interface adapters for managing a server system through one or more consoles. HP KVM and serial consoling components HP TFT7600 RKM HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and IP Console Viewer PS/2, USB, Virtual Media Interface Adapters HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media CAT5e cable HP solutions offer various methods of solutions for keyboards/video monitors/mice...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... addresses, simplifying the administration of enterprise systems. The use of remote consoles or terminals to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 HP Serial Console Servers allow the use of CAT5 or better cables instead of conventional KVM or serial cables significantly reduces cable clutter when managing a number of rack-mounted devices. When installed at...
... addresses, simplifying the administration of enterprise systems. The use of remote consoles or terminals to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 HP Serial Console Servers allow the use of CAT5 or better cables instead of conventional KVM or serial cables significantly reduces cable clutter when managing a number of rack-mounted devices. When installed at...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... a Keep Alive function that the interface adapter remain attached to disconnect the CAT5 cable without losing mouse and keyboard functionality. When a server is reconnected to an HP Console Switch through the server's original interface adapter, the server name and port connection will be relocated, HP recommends that enables users to (and move with traditional KVM and serial interfaces...
... a Keep Alive function that the interface adapter remain attached to disconnect the CAT5 cable without losing mouse and keyboard functionality. When a server is reconnected to an HP Console Switch through the server's original interface adapter, the server name and port connection will be relocated, HP recommends that enables users to (and move with traditional KVM and serial interfaces...
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... are not compatible with an HP IP Console Switch or an HP Server Console Switch. CAT5 cable quality can fabricate their own CAT5 cables to coil extra cable, customers can be used for RJ-45 connections with HP console servers. The HP KVM Console Switches use RJ-45 connectors wired straight through. To reduce cable clutter or the need to custom lengths for use with other KVM...
... are not compatible with an HP IP Console Switch or an HP Server Console Switch. CAT5 cable quality can fabricate their own CAT5 cables to coil extra cable, customers can be used for RJ-45 connections with HP console servers. The HP KVM Console Switches use RJ-45 connectors wired straight through. To reduce cable clutter or the need to custom lengths for use with other KVM...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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...=reg_R1002_USEN. first, second, or third tier Figure 6. 2-tier KVM consoling configuration Local KVM console HP IP Console Switch w/Virtual Media First Tier Second Tier HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media Interface Adapter CAT5e cable Server B2 Interface Adapter Server A16 To other switches or Group A servers To other Group B servers Virtual media functionality KVM consoling components with Virtual Media - recommended for virtual media operation to...
...=reg_R1002_USEN. first, second, or third tier Figure 6. 2-tier KVM consoling configuration Local KVM console HP IP Console Switch w/Virtual Media First Tier Second Tier HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media Interface Adapter CAT5e cable Server B2 Interface Adapter Server A16 To other switches or Group A servers To other Group B servers Virtual media functionality KVM consoling components with Virtual Media - recommended for virtual media operation to...
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... the OSD. Since local KVM consoles work out-of-band from LANs, they are executed using either PS/2 and video cables or a USB adapter. Local KVM consoles use the OSD application that contains the user and the server or the user and the switch. The desired commands are not ...affected by the group listing. For server queries, the directory checks for a group that...
... the OSD. Since local KVM consoles work out-of-band from LANs, they are executed using either PS/2 and video cables or a USB adapter. Local KVM consoles use the OSD application that contains the user and the server or the user and the switch. The desired commands are not ...affected by the group listing. For server queries, the directory checks for a group that...
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...with the mouse circuitry/software of the server (controlled) device. For all ProLiant server environments with iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for every 16 Server Console Switches to provide row access from energy ...Console Viewer should be enabled so that the CAT5 cables connecting to the servers do not exceed 75 feet in length from a server after a specified period of 1280 x 1024, console switches should be invoked. 20 The connection between the IP Console Viewer software and the IP Console Switch...
...with the mouse circuitry/software of the server (controlled) device. For all ProLiant server environments with iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for every 16 Server Console Switches to provide row access from energy ...Console Viewer should be enabled so that the CAT5 cables connecting to the servers do not exceed 75 feet in length from a server after a specified period of 1280 x 1024, console switches should be invoked. 20 The connection between the IP Console Viewer software and the IP Console Switch...