HP 531671-001 manual Cascading console switches

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The following figure shows a HP KVM Server Console Switch 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 cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. If interface adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur.

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Contents HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User Guide Part Number March 2009 First EditionIntended audience Contents Connection length requirements Troubleshooting table Upgrading the firmwareRegulatory compliance notices Before you contact HP HP contact informationInstallation checklist Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2Overview Rack-mounting the console switch Performing a standard-mount installationPerforming a cantilever-mount installation Performing a side-mount installation Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Console switch components DescriptionConnecting the local console switch Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter Connecting the interface adaptersInterface adapter overview To add server names, see Assigning names to servers onCompatible console switch models Cascading console switchesHP IP Console Switch Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Cascading console switches Accessing the Main dialog box Local port operationViewing the Port column Viewing serversButton Description Soft switching Soft switching to a serverSelecting servers Viewing the Server Status columnUsing basic OSD navigation keys Configuring switches for soft switchingSoft switching to a previous server Disconnecting from a serverConfiguring the Setup dialog box Accessing the Setup dialog boxManaging routine tasks for servers FunctionAccessing the Menu dialog box Changing the display behaviorSelecting the display order of servers Button FunctionSetting a screen delay time Selecting and setting the OSD hot key commandControlling the status flag Displaying the status flag Accessing the Flag dialog boxFlag Description Accessing the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting to serversActivating the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting keystrokesSetting up a scan pattern Broadcasting mouse movementsAdding servers to the scan list Accessing the Scan dialog boxRemoving servers from the scan list Activating Scan mode Setting local console switch securityDeactivating Scan mode Accessing the Security dialog box Changing the passwordSetting password protection Logging in to the console switchResetting a console switch password Removing the password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Configuring the Switch and Share modes Exiting screen saver modeActivating Screen Saver mode without password protection Deactivating the screen saverSetting the Switch and Share modes Accessing the Switch dialog boxChanging the keyboard language Accessing the Keyboard dialog box Setting the OSD interface languageSelecting the keyboard language Accessing the Devices dialog box Assigning device typesAccessing the Names dialog box Modifying device typesAssigning server names Assigning names to serversManaging console switch tasks using the OSD Running system diagnostics Accessing the Commands dialog boxActivating Run Diagnostics Accessing the Version dialog box Device ResetDisplaying version information Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmwareUpgrading the interface adapter firmware Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously Loading interface adapter firmware individuallyUpgrading the firmware Decommissioning an interface adapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tableProblem Solution Connection length requirementsS02345respawnsbin/agetty -h ttyS0 Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice Modifications CablesCanadian notice Avis Canadien European Union regulatory noticeJapanese notice Korean notice Power cord statement for JapanClass a equipment Class B equipment Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index