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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 20 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 20 Soft switching...
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... device. Installation checklist Before installation, refer to the following tools are required for your original rack hardware kit) Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 6 Required items not included • Interface adapters One interface adapter is needed for easy integration into the rack. Avoid uneven loading or overloading of ...
... device. Installation checklist Before installation, refer to the following tools are required for your original rack hardware kit) Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 6 Required items not included • Interface adapters One interface adapter is needed for easy integration into the rack. Avoid uneven loading or overloading of ...
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... power cord is connected, and the power source is valid. 2. Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rear of the 1U product. Choose one of the console switch with the rear panel, which is displayed after a few seconds. Rack-mounting the console switch WARNING: For safe use, do not mount this product with I/O connectors and...
... power cord is connected, and the power source is valid. 2. Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rear of the 1U product. Choose one of the console switch with the rear panel, which is displayed after a few seconds. Rack-mounting the console switch WARNING: For safe use, do not mount this product with I/O connectors and...
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5. Attach the short 1U brackets to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side, from the console switch. 2. mount installation" on each side. Secure the console switch to the console switch as indicated in step 2 ("Performing a standard- Install up to six cage nuts. Remove the four screws, two on page 7) of performing standard-mount installation. 3. Performing a cantilever-mount installation 1. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 8
5. Attach the short 1U brackets to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side, from the console switch. 2. mount installation" on each side. Secure the console switch to the console switch as indicated in step 2 ("Performing a standard- Install up to six cage nuts. Remove the four screws, two on page 7) of performing standard-mount installation. 3. Performing a cantilever-mount installation 1. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 8
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Secure the console switch to the console switch using the appropriate number of M-6 screws. Performing a side-mount installation 1. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 9 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.
Secure the console switch to the console switch using the appropriate number of M-6 screws. Performing a side-mount installation 1. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 9 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.
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3. Install four cage nuts into the U locations on each side of the rack. 4. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 10 Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the side-mounting bracket U locations.
3. Install four cage nuts into the U locations on each side of the rack. 4. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 10 Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the side-mounting bracket U locations.
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... M-6 screws, two on each side. Console switch components 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.
... M-6 screws, two on each side. Console switch components 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.
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...; Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Power on . 4. 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 disable the power cord grounding plug. Power on the...
...; Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Power on . 4. 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 disable the power cord grounding plug. Power on the...
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... 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 the server connection port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on page 36). Installing a PS...
... 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 the server connection port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on page 36). Installing a PS...
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... to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. If an interface adapter is cascaded below the HP IP Console Switch. To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches, follow the proper powering-on sequence-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. 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 G2. CAUTION...
... to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. If an interface adapter is cascaded below the HP IP Console Switch. To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches, follow the proper powering-on sequence-power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. 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 G2. CAUTION...
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... 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...
... 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...
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CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. Cascading console switches 16 If interface adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. The bottom console switch is the main console switch. The top console switch is the cascaded console switch. The following figure shows a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 cascaded to another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system.
CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. Cascading console switches 16 If interface adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur. The bottom console switch is the main console switch. The top console switch is the cascaded console switch. 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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For more information see, Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 17) to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. Button Clear Description Enables you see Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 22). • Alt + Alt • Shift... port operation Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system has at least one local port (based on the specific model) on the rear panel ("Console switch components" on page 11) that enables the user to connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to view, configure, and control servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. The Main...
For more information see, Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 17) to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access. Button Clear Description Enables you see Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 22). • Alt + Alt • Shift... port operation Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system has at least one local port (based on the specific model) on the rear panel ("Console switch components" on page 11) that enables the user to connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to view, configure, and control servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. The Main...
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... connected to port 01 of the 2 x 8 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 connected. 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 14 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. Viewing servers You can view servers by name, port, or by the...
... connected to port 01 of the 2 x 8 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 connected. 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 14 of the first HP KVM Server Console Switch. Viewing servers You can view servers by name, port, or by the...
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...active port to which you select a new server, the console switch reconfigures the KVM to the interface adapter. When you are connected and viewing. You can select specific servers. This symbol identifies the port to which the console switch is the ability to establish it as .... Local port operation 19 Viewing the Server Status column The status of each server in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on. The interface adapter is not connected or the server is by the icons in the right...
...active port to which you select a new server, the console switch reconfigures the KVM to the interface adapter. When you are connected and viewing. You can select specific servers. This symbol identifies the port to which the console switch is the ability to establish it as .... Local port operation 19 Viewing the Server Status column The status of each server in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on. The interface adapter is not connected or the server is by the icons in the right...
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... of A-Z, 0-9, spaces and hyphens. Local port operation 22 Permitted characters are case sensitive and can also modify the type of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to the console switch, including servers and other legacy console switches. From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Menu. Sets up custom...
... of A-Z, 0-9, spaces and hyphens. Local port operation 22 Permitted characters are case sensitive and can also modify the type of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to the console switch, including servers and other legacy console switches. From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Menu. Sets up custom...
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... box ("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Broadcast. While the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously, some servers can broadcast to only one server per Expansion Module connection. For each server receiving the broadcast, you can simultaneously control more than one of the following options: Local...
... box ("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Broadcast. While the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously, some servers can broadcast to only one server per Expansion Module connection. For each server receiving the broadcast, you can simultaneously control more than one of the following options: Local...
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... broadcast mode is enabled. Setting up a scan pattern In Scan mode ("Activating Scan mode" on page 28), the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 automatically scans port to port (server to multiple systems can have identical mouse drivers, desktops (such as identically placed icons), and video resolutions. Selecting the ... commands. o Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the Main dialog box. 3. Only servers within the list are to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. You can select up to the Setup dialog box. The creation of the following options: o Click OK to...
... broadcast mode is enabled. Setting up a scan pattern In Scan mode ("Activating Scan mode" on page 28), the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 automatically scans port to port (server to multiple systems can have identical mouse drivers, desktops (such as identically placed icons), and video resolutions. Selecting the ... commands. o Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the Main dialog box. 3. Only servers within the list are to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. You can select up to the Setup dialog box. The creation of the following options: o Click OK to...
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...lock your HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with password protection, set , you must enter the password before 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. When engaged, the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 remains ...locked until any key on the local port consoles. Use the Security dialog box ("Accessing the ...
...lock your HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with password protection, set , you must enter the password before 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. When engaged, the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 remains ...locked until any key on the local port consoles. Use the Security dialog box ("Accessing the ...
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The Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 29), proceed to step 2. -orIf your HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 does not require a password to gain access to save settings. Enter the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (1 to ... can be disconnected if another user disconnects the current user without password protection 1. NOTE: No server is displayed. If your HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is connected to a server. You can result from the Switch window. CAUTION: Monitor damage can also enable or disable Share mode and specify a time-out period from...
The Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 29), proceed to step 2. -orIf your HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 does not require a password to gain access to save settings. Enter the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (1 to ... can be disconnected if another user disconnects the current user without password protection 1. NOTE: No server is displayed. If your HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is connected to a server. You can result from the Switch window. CAUTION: Monitor damage can also enable or disable Share mode and specify a time-out period from...