QuickSpecs
HP Server Console Switches
HP Server Support
HP ProLiant Server Support
All HP ProLiant servers running any operating system are supported on all HP Server Console Switches
HP Integrity Server Support
Integrity Server support is dependent on operating system and hardware configurations. For systems capable of displaying VGA graphics the USB Interface Adapter (PN:
With some operating systems the Serial Interface Adapter (PN:
HP Unix Server Support
HP9000 Servers can be managed using the Serial Interface Adapter (PN:
NOTE: For additional information on supported options for the HP Integrity and HP9000 Servers please consult the HP9000, Integrity and
HP Serial Console Servers may also be used to support serially managed servers and devices.
CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP KVM Server Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur.
NOTE: An optional Expansion Module can be added to the HP KVM Server Console Switch system, increasing the total number of accessible servers, only one level of tiering is allowed and implementing an Expansion Module is considered one level.
NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters; you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to access the local OSD. NOTE: The HP KVM Server Console Switch does not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches.
Example of an HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration
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