HP 372284-001 manual Hardware Requirements

Introduction

•Easy installation; no software required

•Hot pluggable—Add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch

•Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, Solaris, and Linux host systems supported

Hardware Requirements

The console requires:

•A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that will be used on any computer in the installation

•A USB style mouse or a PS/2 style mouse with the included PS/2-to-USB interface adapter

•A USB style keyboard or a PS/2 style keyboard with the included PS/2-to-USB interface adapter

Each computer requires:

•A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync card

•PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports

Only custom cable sets specifically designed to work with the switch can be used to link to the computers. Two PS/2 cables with audio connectors (Desktop model) or four PS/2 cables without audio connectors (Rackmount model) are provided with the switch.

The switch also supports computers that use USB connectors to transfer keyboard and mouse data. Cable sets with USB connectors are available for order from the HP website at

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/rack-options/list.html#console.

NOTE: The switch USB hub function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.

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