HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media Installation Instructions
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...the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Rack-mount safety instructions When rack-mounting a console switch, consider the following factors: • Elevated operating ...construed as the use of power strips. © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media Installation Instructions Installation overview The console switch ships with the operating temperature. • Reduced air flow-In the rack, the rate of...
...the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Rack-mount safety instructions When rack-mounting a console switch, consider the following factors: • Elevated operating ...construed as the use of power strips. © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media Installation Instructions Installation overview The console switch ships with the operating temperature. • Reduced air flow-In the rack, the rate of...
HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media Installation Instructions
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... not included • Interface adapters One interface adapter is needed for your original rack hardware kit) Rack-mounting the console switch NOTE: Before installing the HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media into a rack with roundhole rails. • Standard-mount • Cantilever-mount • Type ... Type B-Square-hole rails NOTE: The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media • USB (not Virtual Media capable) • PS2 (not Virtual Media capable) • Serial • HP Bladesystem CAT5 KVM (not Virtual Media capable) • UTP CAT5 cable (CAT6 and CAT7 can also be...
... not included • Interface adapters One interface adapter is needed for your original rack hardware kit) Rack-mounting the console switch NOTE: Before installing the HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media into a rack with roundhole rails. • Standard-mount • Cantilever-mount • Type ... Type B-Square-hole rails NOTE: The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media • USB (not Virtual Media capable) • PS2 (not Virtual Media capable) • Serial • HP Bladesystem CAT5 KVM (not Virtual Media capable) • UTP CAT5 cable (CAT6 and CAT7 can also be...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide
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... ...21 Interface adapter overview ...21 Connecting the interface adapter ...21 Cascading console switches...23 Cascading console switches overview...23 Cascading console switches matrix 23 Cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24 Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media cascade configuration...26 Local port operation ...28 Local...
... ...21 Interface adapter overview ...21 Connecting the interface adapter ...21 Cascading console switches...23 Cascading console switches overview...23 Cascading console switches matrix 23 Cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24 Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media cascade configuration...26 Local port operation ...28 Local...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide
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... configuration for the console switch system with Virtual Media to connect to console switches that same UTP CAT5 cable to function properly. Installing the interface adapter Interface adapter overview An interface adapter is not included in this system. Installing the interface adapter 21 However, an interface adapter is required for each server or device) o HP USB 2.0 Interface...
... configuration for the console switch system with Virtual Media to connect to console switches that same UTP CAT5 cable to function properly. Installing the interface adapter Interface adapter overview An interface adapter is not included in this system. Installing the interface adapter 21 However, an interface adapter is required for each server or device) o HP USB 2.0 Interface...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide
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Item 1 2 3 4 Description Server Console switch USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Installing the interface adapter 22
Item 1 2 3 4 Description Server Console switch USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Installing the interface adapter 22
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide
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... HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media as the main console switch and an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media as the secondary and tertiary console switches. Cascading console switches Cascading console switches overview Review the following information before you cascade console switches with Virtual Media connecting each server to the console switch. NOTE: The console switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches. Cascading console switches...
... HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media as the main console switch and an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media as the secondary and tertiary console switches. Cascading console switches Cascading console switches overview Review the following information before you cascade console switches with Virtual Media connecting each server to the console switch. NOTE: The console switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches. Cascading console switches...
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...switches 24 Main console switch Secondary console switch Tertiary console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media* HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media* HP Server Console Switch with HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media* Virtual Media* HP Server Console Switch with HP Server Console Switch, expansion module, Virtual Media* or Compaq Server Console Switch** HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media* HP Server Console Switch with HP Server Console Switch, expansion module, Virtual Media* or Compaq Server Console Switch** HP Server Console Switch HP Server Console Switch...
...switches 24 Main console switch Secondary console switch Tertiary console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media* HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media* HP Server Console Switch with HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media* Virtual Media* HP Server Console Switch with HP Server Console Switch, expansion module, Virtual Media* or Compaq Server Console Switch** HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media* HP Server Console Switch with HP Server Console Switch, expansion module, Virtual Media* or Compaq Server Console Switch** HP Server Console Switch HP Server Console Switch...
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Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media cascade configuration Item Description 1 Servers Cascading console switches 26
Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media cascade configuration Item Description 1 Servers Cascading console switches 26
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Item 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Main console switch (HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media) Interface adapters (USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media) UTP CAT5 cable UTP CAT5 cable Local console KVM cables Local console Secondary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) Tertiary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) Servers Interface adapters (USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media) UTP CAT5 cable Cascading console switches 27
Item 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Main console switch (HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media) Interface adapters (USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media) UTP CAT5 cable UTP CAT5 cable Local console KVM cables Local console Secondary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) Tertiary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) Servers Interface adapters (USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media) UTP CAT5 cable Cascading console switches 27
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...The interface adapter is connected or powered on . The interface adapter is cascaded to a Compaq Server Console Switch, and the console switch is connected directly, cascaded through a console switch or an expansion module, or powered on . The interface adapter is connected. Viewing the Port... a KVM session is powered off . The interface adapter is cascaded to a Compaq Server Console Switch, and the console switch is not connected or is established to which a server is being upgraded. Viewing the server status column The status of the servers in the console switch system ...
...The interface adapter is connected or powered on . The interface adapter is cascaded to a Compaq Server Console Switch, and the console switch is connected directly, cascaded through a console switch or an expansion module, or powered on . The interface adapter is connected. Viewing the Port... a KVM session is powered off . The interface adapter is cascaded to a Compaq Server Console Switch, and the console switch is not connected or is established to which a server is being upgraded. Viewing the server status column The status of the servers in the console switch system ...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide
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... the console switch discovers a cascaded console switch, the port numbers shown in the Port column change automatically to accommodate each server shown under that console switch. Assigning device types The console switch automatically discovers cascaded console switches attached to your unit, but you must specify the number of ports on the Compaq Server Console Switch through the Devices dialog box. For example, if the console switch...
... the console switch discovers a cascaded console switch, the port numbers shown in the Port column change automatically to accommodate each server shown under that console switch. Assigning device types The console switch automatically discovers cascaded console switches attached to your unit, but you must specify the number of ports on the Compaq Server Console Switch through the Devices dialog box. For example, if the console switch...
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... to exit without saving settings. Local port operation 36 The Device Modify dialog box appears. 3. Select the number of ports supported by the cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch. 4. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 28), click Setup>Keyboard. Click OK in the Device Modify dialog box are... the Devices dialog box. NOTE: Changes made in the Devices dialog box to save settings, click X to exit, or press the Esc key to the console switch. 1. 2.
... to exit without saving settings. Local port operation 36 The Device Modify dialog box appears. 3. Select the number of ports supported by the cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch. 4. From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 28), click Setup>Keyboard. Click OK in the Device Modify dialog box are... the Devices dialog box. NOTE: Changes made in the Devices dialog box to save settings, click X to exit, or press the Esc key to the console switch. 1. 2.
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide
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... information on this section on Virtual Media, the remote console for HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media is only available if the console switch is the composite high-speed USB 2.0 capability of a local console are using an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media from the local or remote console. If the server BIOS supports USB 2.0 composite devices, but the operating system...
... information on this section on Virtual Media, the remote console for HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media is only available if the console switch is the composite high-speed USB 2.0 capability of a local console are using an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media from the local or remote console. If the server BIOS supports USB 2.0 composite devices, but the operating system...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide
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... Virtual Media For local Virtual Media to work properly, you must also have an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media connecting each server to the console switch. You must have an interface adapter with Virtual Media as the console switch. Only Virtual Media resources directly connected to the client's computer, running the...
... Virtual Media For local Virtual Media to work properly, you must also have an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media connecting each server to the console switch. You must have an interface adapter with Virtual Media as the console switch. Only Virtual Media resources directly connected to the client's computer, running the...
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You must also have an interface adapter with Virtual Media connecting each server to work properly in a two-level cascade configuration For Virtual Media to the console switch. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Local user USB media device Console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media) Secondary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media PS2...
You must also have an interface adapter with Virtual Media connecting each server to work properly in a two-level cascade configuration For Virtual Media to the console switch. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Local user USB media device Console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media) Secondary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media PS2...
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Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Local user USB media device Console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media) Secondary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) Tertiary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media as the main console switch and an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media Server Using Virtual Media 61 Using Virtual Media in...
Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Local user USB media device Console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media or HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media) Secondary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) Tertiary console switch (HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media) USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media as the main console switch and an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media Server Using Virtual Media 61 Using Virtual Media in...
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Reset Appliance The Reset Appliance option reboots the server console switch. Enable LDAP Debug Messages The Enable LDAP Debug option enables you to delete all settings and restore all parameters in the configuration to factory defaults. Set Web Interface Ports By default, the web server runs on port 443. Console switch serial management 71 Restore Factory Defaults The Restore Factory Defaults option enables you to disable LDAP debug messages. The Set Web Interface Ports option enables you to modify the web server default port setting.
Reset Appliance The Reset Appliance option reboots the server console switch. Enable LDAP Debug Messages The Enable LDAP Debug option enables you to delete all settings and restore all parameters in the configuration to factory defaults. Set Web Interface Ports By default, the web server runs on port 443. Console switch serial management 71 Restore Factory Defaults The Restore Factory Defaults option enables you to disable LDAP debug messages. The Set Web Interface Ports option enables you to modify the web server default port setting.
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide
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...The keyboard does not respond after opening a Virtual Media session. Connection length table The console switch offers optimum video performance when the distance between the server and console switch is See "Connection length table (on page 90)." Problem Troubleshooting When connecting a serial...profile or setting the TERM equal to "ansi". Virtual Media is capable of using the following: • HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media or HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media • A USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media, or a PS2 interface adapter with...
...The keyboard does not respond after opening a Virtual Media session. Connection length table The console switch offers optimum video performance when the distance between the server and console switch is See "Connection length table (on page 90)." Problem Troubleshooting When connecting a serial...profile or setting the TERM equal to "ansi". Virtual Media is capable of using the following: • HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media or HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media • A USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media, or a PS2 interface adapter with...
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... 94, 97 Canadian notices 97 cantilever mount 15, 17 cascaded console switch configurations 26, 92, 93 cascading console switches 23, 92, 93 cascading console switches matrix 23 cascading console switches, overview 23 cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24 certificate, input web server 72 changing keyboard language 36 changing network configurations 37 changing OSD...
... 94, 97 Canadian notices 97 cantilever mount 15, 17 cascaded console switch configurations 26, 92, 93 cascading console switches 23, 92, 93 cascading console switches matrix 23 cascading console switches, overview 23 cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24 certificate, input web server 72 changing keyboard language 36 changing network configurations 37 changing OSD...
KVM Server Console Switch Maintenance and Service Guide
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... contained herein. The only warranties for an experienced service technician. © Copyright 2005, 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP KVM Server Console Switch Maintenance and Service Guide May 2006 (Second Edition) Part Number 339820-002 Audience assumptions This guide is a single-rack installation. ... levels and are attached to change without notice. The information contained herein is subject to the rack if it is for HP products and services are qualified in multiple-rack installations. • Only one component is extended at a time. Microsoft, ...
... contained herein. The only warranties for an experienced service technician. © Copyright 2005, 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP KVM Server Console Switch Maintenance and Service Guide May 2006 (Second Edition) Part Number 339820-002 Audience assumptions This guide is a single-rack installation. ... levels and are attached to change without notice. The information contained herein is subject to the rack if it is for HP products and services are qualified in multiple-rack installations. • Only one component is extended at a time. Microsoft, ...