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HP KVM Server Console Switch G2
User Guide
Part Number 531671-001
March 2009 (First Edition)
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Contents Installing the HP KVM Seer Console rv Switch G2 .............................................................................6 Overview.................................................................................................................................................6 Installation checklist...................................................................................................................................6 Console switch kit contents ....................
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Accessing the Broadcast dialog box ................................................................................................25 Activating the Broadcast dialog box ................................................................................................25 Broadcasting keystrokes.................................................................................................................25 Broadcasting selected servers..........................................................
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Before you contact HP..............................................................................................................................47 HP contact information.............................................................................................................................47 Regulatory compliance notices.....................................................................................................48 Regulatory compliance identification numbers..................
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Overview The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ships with ra ck-mounting brackets for easy integration into the rack. Stabilize the rack in a permanent location before installing the equipment. Avoid uneven loading or overloading of the rack cabinets. Installation checklist Before installation, refer to the following lists to be sure that all of the listed components were received. Console switch kit contents • Console switch • Power co
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Rack-mounting the console switch WARNING: For safe use, do not mount this product with the rear panel, which is the side of the console switch with I/O connectors and the AC power inlet, facing downward (facing the floor). 1. Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rack, connect the console switch to a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on the unit. An activity indicator light is disp layed after a few seconds. If the activity indicato
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5. Secure the console switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side. Performing a cantilever-mount installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on ea ch side, from the console switch. 2. Attach the short 1U brackets to the console switch as indicated in step 2 (" Performing a standard- mount installation" on page 7) of performing standard-mount installation. 3. Install up to six cage nuts. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 8
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4. Secure the console switch to the rails us ing the appropriate number of M-6 screws. Performing a side-mount installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on ea ch side, from the console switch. 2. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the conse swit ol ch using the four screws you removed. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 9
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3. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into th e U locations on each side of the rack. 4. Install four cage nuts into the side-mounting bracket U locations. Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 10
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5. Secure the console switch to the rails, using four M-6 screws, two on each side. NOTE: Some racks enable you to use four sheet metal screws in place of M-6 screws and cage nuts. Console switch components Item Description 1 Power cord connector 2 Power switch 3 Fan 4 Serial management connector 5 Console port A USB ports (keyboard/mouse only) 6 Console port A keyboard connector 7 Console port A video connector 8 Console port A mouse connector 9 RJ-45 tiering por
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Item Description 12 Console port B video connector 13 Console port B mouse connector 14 Console port B keyboard connector 15 Console port B USB ports (keyboard/mouse only) 16 Activity indicator light *Additional ports are only available on the 0x2x16 console switch. Connecting the local console switch 1. Connect the local keyboard, video, and mouse to the console switch. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cor
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Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter Interface adapter overview An interface adapter (sold separately) is required for the console switch system to function properly. An interface adapter connects UTP CAT5 or higher ces to PS/2 or USB c abl onnections and establishes a KVM session to a server. NOTE: UTP CAT5 or higher cables are used throughout the examples in this guide. Connecting the interface adapters 1. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable or higher to the server connection port
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Cascading console switches Compatible console switch models This product supports only one level of cascading. Before you cascade console switches, review the following information. To ensure optimum equipment performance whilca e scading console switches, follow the proper powering-on sequence—power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers. CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to casc one HP KVM Server Console Switc ade h G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console S
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Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Item Description 1 Server 2 PS/2 interface adapter or USB interface adapter* 3 UTP CAT5 cable or higher 4 UTP CAT5 cable or higher 5 KVM cable 6 Main HP IP Console Switch 7 Local port 8 Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch *Not shown Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Locate a UTP CAT5 cable or higher and connect one end to the server connection port on the casc
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The following figure shows a HP KVM Server Con e Switc sol h G2 cascaded to another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. The top console switch is the main console switch. The bottom console switch is the cascaded console switch. CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to casc one HP KVM Server Console Switc ade h G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console Sw itch G2 system. If interface adapters are used to cascade these products, undesi rable operations might occur. Cascading c
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Local 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 the HP KVM Se rver Console Switch G2 for direct access. Use the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17) to view, configure, and control servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Accessing the Mai
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Button Description Disconnect Enables you to disconnect the local KVM session. Setup Enables you to access the Se tup dialog box and configure the OSD. Commands Enables you to acce ss the Commands dialog box. Viewing servers You can view servers by name, port, or be u y thnique EID embedded in each interface adapter. Viewing the Port column When you launch the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17) for the first time, an OSD-generated port list appears.
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Viewing the Server Status column The status of each server in the HP KVM Server C oloe Switch sy ns stem is indicated by the icons in the right column of the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17). Item Description The interface adapter is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console Switch, or powered on. The interface adapter is not connected or the server is powered off. The interface adapter is being upgraded. This symbol identifies
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Configuring switches for soft switching 1. From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17), click Setup>Menu. The Menu dialog box appears. 2. For Screen Delay Time, enter the number of second s of delay desired before the Main dialog box displays after the Print Scrn key is pressed. 3. Click OK to save settings. Soft switching to a previous server Press the Print Scrn key, then press the Backspace key. This key combination toggles between the previous and cur
