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... 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 for soft switching...
... 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 for soft switching...
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...a scan pattern...26 Accessing the Scan dialog box ...27 Adding servers to the scan list ...27 Removing servers from the scan list 27 Activating Scan mode ...28 Deactivating Scan mode...28 Setting local console switch security ...28 Accessing the Security dialog box 29 Changing the password... the Devices dialog box...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...
...a scan pattern...26 Accessing the Scan dialog box ...27 Adding servers to the scan list ...27 Removing servers from the scan list 27 Activating Scan mode ...28 Deactivating Scan mode...28 Setting local console switch security ...28 Accessing the Security dialog box 29 Changing the password... the Devices dialog box...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...
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... 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 Console switch kit contents • Console switch • Power cords • Rack mounting kit • Serial cable • Documentation kit This kit might contain extra hardware for each...
... 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 Console switch kit contents • Console switch • Power cords • Rack mounting kit • Serial cable • Documentation kit This kit might contain extra hardware for each...
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... the following configurations: o Standard-mount o Cantilever-mount o Side-mount Performing a standard-mount installation 1. Choose one of the console switch with the rear panel, which is valid. 2. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 7 Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rear of the 1U product. If the activity indicator light does not display, be sure...
... the following configurations: o Standard-mount o Cantilever-mount o Side-mount Performing a standard-mount installation 1. Choose one of the console switch with the rear panel, which is valid. 2. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 7 Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rear of the 1U product. If the activity indicator light does not display, be sure...
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Attach the short 1U brackets to six cage nuts. Performing a cantilever-mount installation 1. Install up to the console switch as indicated in step 2 ("Performing a standard- Secure the console switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side, from the console switch. 2. 5. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 8 mount installation" on each side. Remove the four screws, two on page 7) of performing standard-mount installation. 3.
Attach the short 1U brackets to six cage nuts. Performing a cantilever-mount installation 1. Install up to the console switch as indicated in step 2 ("Performing a standard- Secure the console switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side, from the console switch. 2. 5. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 8 mount installation" on each side. Remove the four screws, two on page 7) of performing standard-mount installation. 3.
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Attach the side-mounting brackets to the rails using the four screws you removed. 4. Performing a side-mount installation 1. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 9 Secure the console switch to the console switch using the appropriate number of M-6 screws. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2.
Attach the side-mounting brackets to the rails using the four screws you removed. 4. Performing a side-mount installation 1. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 9 Secure the console switch to the console switch using the appropriate number of M-6 screws. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2.
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Install four cage nuts into the U locations on each side of the rack. 4. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 10 3. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the side-mounting bracket U locations.
Install four cage nuts into the U locations on each side of the rack. 4. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 10 3. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the side-mounting bracket U locations.
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... 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 Secure the console switch to use four sheet metal...
... 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 Secure the console switch to use four sheet metal...
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... the point where the cord extends from the power supply to disconnect power to the console switch. Power on the monitor. The following figure shows one possible configuration for your console switch system. Item Description 1 Local console 2 Console switch Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 12 Connect the local keyboard, video, and mouse to the equipment. • Do not...
... the point where the cord extends from the power supply to disconnect power to the console switch. Power on the monitor. The following figure shows one possible configuration for your console switch system. Item Description 1 Local console 2 Console switch Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 12 Connect the local keyboard, video, and mouse to the equipment. • Do not...
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... the cable to the server connection port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on the interface adapter. 3. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable or higher to the RJ-45 connector on the console switch. 2. 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...
... the cable to the server connection port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on the interface adapter. 3. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable or higher to the RJ-45 connector on the console switch. 2. 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...
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... the HP IP Console Switch. Cascading console switches 14 HP IP Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. The following information. Compatible HP IP Console Switch models include: • 2 x 1 x 16 [PN AF601A] • 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...
... the HP IP Console Switch. Cascading console switches 14 HP IP Console Switch CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. The following information. Compatible HP IP Console Switch models include: • 2 x 1 x 16 [PN AF601A] • 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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. 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.
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...8226; Alt + Alt • Shift + Shift NOTE: You can use this key sequence where you to view, configure, and control servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Accessing the Main dialog box To access the Main dialog box, choose one of the following default key sequences. • ... additional key sequences, see Print Scrn. The Main dialog box appears. Local port operation Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system has at least one second to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. Local port operation 17 You can press the Alt, Shift, or Ctrl ...
...8226; Alt + Alt • Shift + Shift NOTE: You can use this key sequence where you to view, configure, and control servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Accessing the Main dialog box To access the Main dialog box, choose one of the following default key sequences. • ... additional key sequences, see Print Scrn. The Main dialog box appears. Local port operation Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system has at least one second to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. Local port operation 17 You can press the Alt, Shift, or Ctrl ...
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... of the 2 x 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 14 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The server is connected to port 02 of the 2 x 16 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 16 of the cascaded console switch port to which a server is active. The server is connected to the first console switch and is connected...
... of the 2 x 8 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 14 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. The server is connected to port 02 of the 2 x 16 HP KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 16 of the cascaded console switch port to which a server is active. The server is connected to the first console switch and is connected...
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...establish it as unique, and then press the Enter key. Selecting servers From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on . Item Description The interface adapter is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on page 17), you are connected and viewing. ...by Name or EID number, enter the first few characters of the server's name or port number, and pressing the Enter key. Viewing the Server Status column The status of each server in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is indicated by the icons in the right column of the Main...
...establish it as unique, and then press the Enter key. Selecting servers From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on . Item Description The interface adapter is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on page 17), you are connected and viewing. ...by Name or EID number, enter the first few characters of the server's name or port number, and pressing the Enter key. Viewing the Server Status column The status of each server in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is indicated by the icons in the right column of the Main...
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... pressed. 3. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on the OSD appears as Free. This leaves no server selected and the console switch is password protected. Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous dialog box. In a message box... the OSD. This key combination toggles between the previous and current connection. Completes the console switch operation in a text box, for editing and enables the left and right arrow keys to a previous server Press the Print Scrn key, then press the Backspace key. Using basic OSD navigation ...
... pressed. 3. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on the OSD appears as Free. This leaves no server selected and the console switch is password protected. Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous dialog box. In a message box... the OSD. This key combination toggles between the previous and current connection. Completes the console switch operation in a text box, for editing and enables the left and right arrow keys to a previous server Press the Print Scrn key, then press the Backspace key. Using basic OSD navigation ...
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... text box. Deletes from current selection 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 columns. Local port operation 21 Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of the status flag...time before the Main dialog box appears. When editing a text box, these keys move the cursor within the OSD. Managing routine tasks for your servers from the keyboard or keypad. Keystroke Right or Left arrows Page Up or Page Down Ctrl + Ctrl, Shift + Shift or Alt + Alt ...
... text box. Deletes from current selection 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 columns. Local port operation 21 Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of the status flag...time before the Main dialog box appears. When editing a text box, these keys move the cursor within the OSD. Managing routine tasks for your servers from the keyboard or keypad. Keystroke Right or Left arrows Page Up or Page Down Ctrl + Ctrl, Shift + Shift or Alt + Alt ...
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... behavior From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu dialog box" on page 22), the display order of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to 16 servers. Selecting the display order of legacy console switches. Enables the Screen Saver mode. Accessing the Menu dialog box To access the Menu dialog from the Main...
... behavior From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu dialog box" on page 22), the display order of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to 16 servers. Selecting the display order of legacy console switches. Enables the Screen Saver mode. Accessing the Menu dialog box To access the Menu dialog from the Main...
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... and Num Lock modes must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. While the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 attempts to send keystrokes to broadcast keystrokes and mouse movements independently. Broadcasting selected servers 1. Broadcasting to servers Analog users can simultaneously control more than one server per Expansion Module connection. NOTE: You can broadcast...
... and Num Lock modes must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. While the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 attempts to send keystrokes to broadcast keystrokes and mouse movements independently. Broadcasting selected servers 1. Broadcasting to servers Analog users can simultaneously control more than one server per Expansion Module connection. NOTE: You can broadcast...