HP 409054-003 manual Cascading console switches

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Do not use interface adapters to cascade console switches. If interface adapters are used to cascade console switches, you will not have a seamlessly integrated OSD, and you lose Virtual Media support.

1.Connect a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to the server connection port ("Console switch components" on page 6) on the console switch.

2.Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the interface adapter.

3.Connect the interface adapter to the appropriate connectors on the server.

4.Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other servers to be added to this system.

5.Power up the components.

6.Upgrade the console switch and interface adapter firmware ("Upgrading the firmware" on page 78).

7.Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the server connection port on the main console switch.

8.Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 tiering connector on the secondary console switch.

9.Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the server connection port on the secondary console switch.

10.Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 tiering connector on the tertiary console switch.

11.Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other server to be added to this system.

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Contents HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide Intended audience Contents Using Virtual Media Troubleshooting Component identification Console switch componentsInterface adapter with Virtual Media components PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Description Installation overview Installing the console switchInstallation checklist Rack-mount safety instructionsRequired items not included Rack-mounting the console switchOptional item Required toolsPerforming a side-mount type a installation Performing a side-mount type B installation Performing a standard-mount installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type a installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation Connecting the console switch Description HP IP Console Viewer overview Connecting the interface adapter Installing the interface adapterInterface adapter overview Server Cascading console switches overview Cascading console switchesCascading console switches matrix HP IP Console Switch with Cascading console switches Servers Cascading console switches Main console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Local port operation Accessing the Main dialog boxLocal port operation overview Viewing the Port column Viewing servers by name, EID, or portViewing the server status column Using basic OSD navigation keys Soft switchingSoft switching to a server Soft switching to a previous serverKeystroke Description Managing routine tasks for serversSecurity Changing the display behaviorSelecting the display order of servers Controlling the status flagSelecting a key combination to launch the OSD Flag Description Changing the status flagModifying device types Assigning device typesChanging the keyboard language Setting local console switch security Changing network configurationsSetting and changing the console switch password Enabling Screen Saver mode Recovering a console switch passwordLocal port operation Removing screen saver password protection Disabling the Screen Saver modeExiting Screen Saver mode Assigning server and serial device names Changing the OSD languageAssigning names to servers Setting up a scan patternAdding servers to the scan list Deactivating Scan mode Activating Scan modeRemoving servers from the scan list Assigning a preempt timeout Using preemptionManaging server tasks using the OSD Checkbox or button Description Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsViewing current user connections Disconnecting a userDisplaying version information Displaying interface adapter status informationLocal port operation Decommissioning an interface adapter Displaying configuration informationRunning system diagnostics Test Description Activating Run DiagnosticsResetting devices Local port operation Virtual Media overview Using Virtual MediaVirtual Media resources Using local Virtual MediaUsing Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration Connecting local Virtual Media Disabling the USB 2.0 function Using USB composite media devicesUsing Virtual Media Enabling the USB 2.0 function Using Virtual Media Using Virtual Media Connecting to the serial management connector Console switch serial managementConfiguring HyperTerminal Establishing LAN connectionsConfiguring Minicom Using the Main MenuEnable Debug Messages Network ConfigurationSet/Change Password Firmware ManagementReset Appliance Restore Factory DefaultsEnable Ldap Debug Messages Set Web Interface PortsExit Input Web Server CertificateConfiguring the console switch NIC Console switch serial management Console switch serial management Recovering a lost console switch serial management password Console switch serial management Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD Upgrading the console switch firmware overviewUpgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading interface adapter firmware Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously Upgrading the firmware Enabling Tftp for Linux operating systems Enabling Tftp for Microsoft Windows operating systemsVerifying Tftp for Linux operating systems Upgrading the firmware Troubleshooting table TroubleshootingServers Devices with Virtual Media on Connection length tableCan the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Frequently asked questionsAre the expansion module ports hot-pluggable? Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable?How do I cascade console switches? How do I access the Main dialog box?How do I change the keyboard language? How do I look at my console switch firmware version? How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch?How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature? Is the console switch operational?What kind of CAT5 cables are supported? What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths?Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice FCC rating labelCables ModificationsCanadian notice European Union regulatory noticeJapanese notice Korean class a notice Power cord statement for Japan Acronyms and abbreviations OSD Index Index TFTP, verifying for Linux Tools Troubleshooting Simultaneously