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... and trained in recognizing hazards in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. Energy Star is performed only by trained personnel. HP IP Console Switch User Guide October 2004 (Fourth Edition) Part Number 263924-004 Audience Assumptions This document is a registered trademark of Microsoft...
... and trained in recognizing hazards in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. Energy Star is performed only by trained personnel. HP IP Console Switch User Guide October 2004 (Fourth Edition) Part Number 263924-004 Audience Assumptions This document is a registered trademark of Microsoft...
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......9 Installation Checklist...9 Kit Contents...9 Required Items Not Included 10 Optional Items ...10 Required Tools ...10 Rack Mounting the HP IP Console Switch 10 Performing a Side-Mount Type A Installation 11 Performing a Side-Mount Type B Installation 13 Performing a Standard-Mount Installation 14 Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type A Installation 16 Performing a ...
......9 Installation Checklist...9 Kit Contents...9 Required Items Not Included 10 Optional Items ...10 Required Tools ...10 Rack Mounting the HP IP Console Switch 10 Performing a Side-Mount Type A Installation 11 Performing a Side-Mount Type B Installation 13 Performing a Standard-Mount Installation 14 Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type A Installation 16 Performing a ...
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... the Power Supply to the Rack Using Velcro 34 Cascading Console Switches 37 Compatible Console Switch Models 37 Compaq Server Console Switch 37 HP KVM Server Console Switch 38 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 39 Example of a Compaq Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration 40 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 41 Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration 43 Local Port Operation 45 Overview...45...
... the Power Supply to the Rack Using Velcro 34 Cascading Console Switches 37 Compatible Console Switch Models 37 Compaq Server Console Switch 37 HP KVM Server Console Switch 38 Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 39 Example of a Compaq Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration 40 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch 41 Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration 43 Local Port Operation 45 Overview...45...
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... TFTP for Windows Operating Systems 95 Enabling TFTP for Linux Operating Systems 95 Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware 97 Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware 97 Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware through the IP Console Viewer 99 Troubleshooting 101 When a Serial Interface Adapter Stops Responding 101 When the Activity ...or Not Readable 106 When the OSD is Inaccessible ...106 When RILOE and iLO are not Working Correctly with the HP IP Console Switch 106 When the Run Diagnostics Test Fails 106 When the Screen Saver Does Not Turn On 106 When the Servers Are...
... TFTP for Windows Operating Systems 95 Enabling TFTP for Linux Operating Systems 95 Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware 97 Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware 97 Upgrading the HP IP Console Switch Firmware through the IP Console Viewer 99 Troubleshooting 101 When a Serial Interface Adapter Stops Responding 101 When the Activity ...or Not Readable 106 When the OSD is Inaccessible ...106 When RILOE and iLO are not Working Correctly with the HP IP Console Switch 106 When the Run Diagnostics Test Fails 106 When the Screen Saver Does Not Turn On 106 When the Servers Are...
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... 113 How Do I Use the Run Diagnostics Feature 114 Is the Console Switch Operational 114 What are the Minimum and Maximum Cable Lengths 114 What Kind of CAT5 Cables Are Supported 114 Why Can Remote HP IP Console Switch Users Not Access Servers Attached to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch? ...115 Regulatory Compliance Notices 117 Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers 117...
... 113 How Do I Use the Run Diagnostics Feature 114 Is the Console Switch Operational 114 What are the Minimum and Maximum Cable Lengths 114 What Kind of CAT5 Cables Are Supported 114 Why Can Remote HP IP Console Switch Users Not Access Servers Attached to a Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch? ...115 Regulatory Compliance Notices 117 Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers 117...
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8 HP IP Console Switch User Guide Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description CPU HP IP Console Switch IA Network Keyboard connector Mouse connector Video connector
8 HP IP Console Switch User Guide Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description CPU HP IP Console Switch IA Network Keyboard connector Mouse connector Video connector
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... OSD. The HP IP Console Switch system uses Ethernet networking infrastructures and TCP/IP protocol to the HP IP Console Switch Software Guide included on page 45). For more information, refer to the console switch through IP connection. 9 Installing the HP IP Console Switch In This Section Overview ...9 Installation Checklist ...9 Rack Mounting the HP IP Console Switch 10 Overview You must install the HP IP Console Viewer before using the HP IP Console Switch. Kit Contents • HP IP Console Switch
... OSD. The HP IP Console Switch system uses Ethernet networking infrastructures and TCP/IP protocol to the HP IP Console Switch Software Guide included on page 45). For more information, refer to the console switch through IP connection. 9 Installing the HP IP Console Switch In This Section Overview ...9 Installation Checklist ...9 Rack Mounting the HP IP Console Switch 10 Overview You must install the HP IP Console Viewer before using the HP IP Console Switch. Kit Contents • HP IP Console Switch
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...CAT5 cable (CAT6 and CAT7 may also be used) Optional Items • Expansion Module ("Installing the Expansion Module" on page 21) • Serial Interface Adapter Required Tools The following tools are required for some procedures: • Phillips screwdriver • T-25 Torx screwdriver Rack Mounting the HP IP Console Switch The HP IP Console Switch... ships with rack mounting brackets for easy integration into the rack. Before installing the HP IP Console Switch and other components in the rack cabinet ...
...CAT5 cable (CAT6 and CAT7 may also be used) Optional Items • Expansion Module ("Installing the Expansion Module" on page 21) • Serial Interface Adapter Required Tools The following tools are required for some procedures: • Phillips screwdriver • T-25 Torx screwdriver Rack Mounting the HP IP Console Switch The HP IP Console Switch... ships with rack mounting brackets for easy integration into the rack. Before installing the HP IP Console Switch and other components in the rack cabinet ...
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... light does not display, be side-mounted into the rack, connect the HP IP Console Switch to a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on each side, from the console switch. and round-hole rails − Type B-Square-hole rails NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch cannot be sure that the power is on page 7) is valid. An...
... light does not display, be side-mounted into the rack, connect the HP IP Console Switch to a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on each side, from the console switch. and round-hole rails − Type B-Square-hole rails NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch cannot be sure that the power is on page 7) is valid. An...
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12 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the U locations on each side of the rack. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. 3.
12 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the U locations on each side of the rack. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. 3.
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Performing a Side-Mount Type B Installation 1. Secure the console switch to the console switch using four self-tapping screws, two on each side. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the rails using the four screws you removed. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 13 4. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2.
Performing a Side-Mount Type B Installation 1. Secure the console switch to the console switch using four self-tapping screws, two on each side. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the rails using the four screws you removed. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 13 4. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2.
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Performing a Standard-Mount Installation 1. Secure the console switch to the rails, using four M-6 screws, two on each side, from the console switch. Remove the four screws, two on each side of the rack. 4. 14 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 3. Install four cage nuts into the U locations on each side. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the side-mounting bracket U locations. 5.
Performing a Standard-Mount Installation 1. Secure the console switch to the rails, using four M-6 screws, two on each side, from the console switch. Remove the four screws, two on each side of the rack. 4. 14 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 3. Install four cage nuts into the U locations on each side. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the side-mounting bracket U locations. 5.
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Slide the console switch into the rear of the 1U product. Install a cage nut behind each rear rail if they have not already been installed. 4. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 15 2. Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. 3.
Slide the console switch into the rear of the 1U product. Install a cage nut behind each rear rail if they have not already been installed. 4. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 15 2. Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. 3.
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Secure the console switch to the console switch using two M-6 screws, one on each side. Attach the 1U brackets to the rails using the four screws you removed. 16 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 5. Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type A Installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2.
Secure the console switch to the console switch using two M-6 screws, one on each side. Attach the 1U brackets to the rails using the four screws you removed. 16 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 5. Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type A Installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2.
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Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type B Installation 1. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 17 3. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. Secure the console switch to six clip nuts. 4. Install up to the rails, using the appropriate number of T-25 Torx screws.
Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type B Installation 1. Installing the HP IP Console Switch 17 3. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. Secure the console switch to six clip nuts. 4. Install up to the rails, using the appropriate number of T-25 Torx screws.
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Install up to the console switch using the four screws you removed. 3. Attach the 1U brackets to six cage nuts. 18 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2.
Install up to the console switch using the four screws you removed. 3. Attach the 1U brackets to six cage nuts. 18 HP IP Console Switch User Guide 2.
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Installing the HP IP Console Switch 19 4. Secure the console switch to the rails using the appropriate number of M-6 screws.
Installing the HP IP Console Switch 19 4. Secure the console switch to the rails using the appropriate number of M-6 screws.
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Installing the Expansion Module Hardware Several rack mounting configurations include: • Side-mount Installation Checklist Before installation, refer to the following list to the HP IP Console Switch system, increasing the total number of the listed components were received. Kit Contents • Expansion Module • Screws • Velcro This kit might contain extra ...
Installing the Expansion Module Hardware Several rack mounting configurations include: • Side-mount Installation Checklist Before installation, refer to the following list to the HP IP Console Switch system, increasing the total number of the listed components were received. Kit Contents • Expansion Module • Screws • Velcro This kit might contain extra ...
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22 HP IP Console Switch User Guide • Rail-mount • Velcro-mount Performing a Side-Mount Installation 1. Secure the Expansion Module to the rack frame, using one self-tapping screw for the bottom side-mounting bracket. Slide the tabs on the side-mounting brackets into the rack frame. 2.
22 HP IP Console Switch User Guide • Rail-mount • Velcro-mount Performing a Side-Mount Installation 1. Secure the Expansion Module to the rack frame, using one self-tapping screw for the bottom side-mounting bracket. Slide the tabs on the side-mounting brackets into the rack frame. 2.
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... Module to the OUT port on the Expansion Module. 6. Connect the other side of the second UTP CAT5 cable to the IN port on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. 24 HP IP Console Switch User Guide Performing a Velcro-Mount Installation 1. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to connect any other end of... the Velcro and attach that same UTP CAT5 cable to the Interface Adapter. 7. Locate up to this system. Configuring the...
... Module to the OUT port on the Expansion Module. 6. Connect the other side of the second UTP CAT5 cable to the IN port on the HP IP Console Switch. 4. 24 HP IP Console Switch User Guide Performing a Velcro-Mount Installation 1. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to connect any other end of... the Velcro and attach that same UTP CAT5 cable to the Interface Adapter. 7. Locate up to this system. Configuring the...