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HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch
User Guide
July 2004 (First Edition)
Part Number 372284-001
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© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsof
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Contents About This Guide Intended Audience...................................................................................................................................... vii Important Safety Information..................................................................................................................... vii Symbols on Equipment .............................................................................................................................. vii Rack Stab
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Contents Hotkey Setting Mode .................................................................................................................................3-3 Invoking HSM.....................................................................................................................................3-3 Alternate HSM Invocation Keys .........................................................................................................3-4 Alternate Port Switching Keys ................
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Contents Appendix C Specifications Index HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide v
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About This Guide This guide provides information for installation and operation of the switch. Intended Audience This guide is intended for individuals requiring information about the use of switches. Important Safety Information Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided. Symbols on Equipment The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of potentially hazardous conditions. WARNING: This symbol, in conjunc
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About This Guide Rack Stability WARNING: To prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment, verify that: • The leveling feet are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet. • The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation. • The racks are coupled together if it is a multiple-rack installation. • Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for a
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About This Guide Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, further information and other help is available in the following locations. HP Technical Support For telephone numbers of worldwide Technical Support Centers, go to http://www.hp.com. Have the following information available before you call: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Applicable error messages • Ad
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1 Introduction Overview The HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch is a four-port keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch combined with a two-port USB hub. As a KVM switch, four computers can be accessed from a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor console. Keyboard and mouse data can be transferred to the computers using a USB connection, or with the traditional PS/2 connection. If a USB connection is used, the two-port USB hub is available to each of the computers, allowing each computer to access an
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Introduction • Easy installation; no software required • Hot pluggable—Add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch • Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, Solaris, and Linux host systems supported Hardware Requirements The console requires: • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that will be used on any computer in the installation • A USB style mouse or a PS/2 style mouse with the includ
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Introduction Front Panel Figure 1-1: Front panel Item Description Function 1 Port • Press a switch for longer than 2 seconds to bring the KVM focus, USB selection peripherals, and audio focus to the computer attached to the switches corresponding port. • Press a switch for less than 2 seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to the corresponding port. • Press switches 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start Auto Scan mode. For more information on Auto Sc
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Introduction Rear Panel Figure 1-2: Rear panel Item Description Function 1 Console audio jacks Connectors used for attaching the cables for the console microphone and speakers. Each jack is marked with the appropriate icon. 2 USB hub peripheral ports Connectors used for attaching USB peripherals, such as printers and scanners. 3 Firmware upgrade switch During normal operation, the firmware upgrade switch must be in the NORMAL position. 4 Firmware upgrade port The RJ-11 firmware up
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2 Installation Desktop Model Hardware Installation CAUTION: To prevent damage to the equipment: • Power down all devices before connecting. • Be sure that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Connect the console mouse and keyboard by doing one of the following: — Connect the USB mouse (1) and keyboard (2) to the USB ports on the switch front panel. HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 2-1
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Installation — Connect the PS/2-to-USB interface adapter to the console USB keyboard port on the switch front panel. Connect the PS/2 style mouse and keyboard to the appropriate ports on the adapter. IMPORTANT: If a USB mouse and USB keyboard are connected to the USB keyboard port on the switch front panel, do not use the PS/2-to-USB interface adapter to connect a second keyboard and mouse. Only use the rear panel USB ports to connect USB peripherals. 2. Connect the console speakers
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Installation 3. Plug the CPU connector on the KVM cable (3) into any available KVM socket in the CPU port section on the switch rear panel. Plug the accompanying microphone connector (2) and speaker connector (1) into the corresponding jacks. NOTE: The cables that ship with the Rackmount model do not include audio jacks. 4. Plug the PS/2 mouse connector (1), the PS/2 keyboard connector (2), the microphone connector (3), the speaker connector (4), and the video connector (5) on the KVM
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Installation 5. Connect external power to the power jack on the switch rear panel using the AC adapter that came in your kit. Connect the AC power adapter plug to a grounded utility power source (Desktop models), or connect the appropriate jumper cord between the AC adapter and an uninterruptible power system (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU) (Rackmount model). 6. Power up the connected computers. Rackmount Model Hardware Installation CAUTION: To prevent damage to the equipme
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Installation Performing a Side-Mount Installation 1. Remove the eight screws, four on each side, from the switch. 2. Attach the 0U brackets to the switch, using the screws you removed. 3. Install two cage nuts into the side-mount bracket U locations, and secure the switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side. HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 2-5
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Installation Performing a Cantilever Installation 1. Remove the eight screws, four on each side, from the switch. 2. Attach the 1U brackets to the switch, using six of the screws you removed, three on each side. 3. Do one of the following: — Install two clip nuts, one on each side of the rack. 2-6 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide
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Installation — Install two cage nuts, one on each side of the rack. 4. Secure the switch to the rails, using the appropriate screws. Cabling the Switch Connect the switch cables as described in “Desktop Model Hardware Installation.” HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 2-7
