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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2	6
Overview	6
Installation checklist	6
Console switch kit contents	6
Required items not included	6
Required tools	6
Rack-mounting the console switch	7
Performing a standard-mount installation	7
Performing a cantilever-mount installation	8
Performing a side-mount installation	9
Console switch components	11
Connecting the local console switch	12
Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter	13
Interface adapter overview	13
Connecting the interface adapters	13
Cascading console switches	14
Compatible console switch models	14
HP IP Console Switch	14
Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2	15
Local port operation	17
Overview	17
Accessing the Main dialog box	17
Viewing servers	18
Viewing the Port column	18
Viewing the Server Status column	19
Selecting servers	19
Soft switching	19
Soft switching to a server	19
Configuring switches for soft switching	20
Soft switching to a previous server	20
Disconnecting from a server	20
Using basic OSD navigation keys	20
Configuring the Setup dialog box	21
Accessing the Setup dialog box	21
Managing routine tasks for servers	21
Changing the display behavior	22
Accessing the Menu dialog box	22
Selecting the display order of servers	22
Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command	23
Setting a screen delay time	23
Controlling the status flag	23
Accessing the Flag dialog box	24
Displaying the status flag	24
Broadcasting to servers	25
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Contents Part Number March 2009 First Edition HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User GuideIntended audience Contents Upgrading the firmware Connection length requirements Troubleshooting tableBefore you contact HP HP contact information Regulatory compliance noticesInstalling the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Installation checklistOverview Performing a standard-mount installation Rack-mounting the console switchPerforming a cantilever-mount installation Performing a side-mount installation Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Description Console switch componentsConnecting the local console switch To add server names, see Assigning names to servers on Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterConnecting the interface adapters Interface adapter overviewCascading console switches Compatible console switch modelsHP IP Console Switch Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Cascading console switches Local port operation Accessing the Main dialog boxViewing servers Viewing the Port columnButton Description Viewing the Server Status column Soft switchingSoft switching to a server Selecting serversDisconnecting from a server Using basic OSD navigation keysConfiguring switches for soft switching Soft switching to a previous serverFunction Configuring the Setup dialog boxAccessing the Setup dialog box Managing routine tasks for serversButton Function Accessing the Menu dialog boxChanging the display behavior Selecting the display order of serversSelecting and setting the OSD hot key command Setting a screen delay timeControlling the status flag Accessing the Flag dialog box Displaying the status flagFlag Description Broadcasting keystrokes Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting to servers Activating the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting mouse movements Setting up a scan patternAccessing the Scan dialog box Adding servers to the scan listRemoving servers from the scan list Setting local console switch security Activating Scan modeDeactivating Scan mode Logging in to the console switch Accessing the Security dialog boxChanging the password Setting password protectionRemoving the password protection Resetting a console switch passwordEnter the password, and then click OK Deactivating the screen saver Configuring the Switch and Share modesExiting screen saver mode Activating Screen Saver mode without password protectionAccessing the Switch dialog box Setting the Switch and Share modesChanging the keyboard language Setting the OSD interface language Accessing the Keyboard dialog boxSelecting the keyboard language Assigning device types Accessing the Devices dialog boxModifying device types Accessing the Names dialog boxAssigning names to servers Assigning server namesManaging console switch tasks using the OSD Accessing the Commands dialog box Running system diagnosticsActivating Run Diagnostics Device Reset Accessing the Version dialog boxDisplaying version information Upgrading the console switch firmware Upgrading the firmwareUpgrading the interface adapter firmware Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneouslyUpgrading the firmware Decommissioning an interface adapter Connection length requirements TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table Problem SolutionS02345respawnsbin/agetty -h ttyS0 Technical support Before you contact HPHP contact information Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbersFederal Communications Commission notice Cables ModificationsEuropean Union regulatory notice Canadian notice Avis CanadienPower cord statement for Japan Japanese notice Korean noticeClass a equipment Class B equipment Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index