Contents

 

Component identification

6

Console switch components

6

Interface adapter with Virtual Media components

7

Installing the console switch

9

Installation overview

9

Rack-mount safety instructions

9

Installation checklist

9

Console switch kit contents

9

Required items not included

10

Optional item

10

Required tools

10

Rack-mounting the console switch

10

Performing a side-mount type A installation

11

Performing a side-mount type B installation

12

Performing a standard-mount installation

13

Performing a cantilever-mount type A installation

15

Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation

17

Connecting the console switch

18

HP IP Console Viewer overview

20

Installing the interface adapter

21

Interface adapter overview

21

Connecting the interface adapter

21

Cascading console switches

23

Cascading console switches overview

23

Cascading console switches matrix

23

Cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24

Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual

 

Media cascade configuration

26

Local port operation

28

Local port operation overview

28

Accessing the Main dialog box

28

Viewing servers by name, EID, or port

29

Soft switching

30

Soft switching to a server

30

Soft switching to a previous server

30

Disconnecting from a server

30

Using basic OSD navigation keys

30

Managing routine tasks for servers

31

Changing the display behavior

32

Controlling the status flag

33

Assigning device types

35

Changing the keyboard language

36

Changing network configurations

37

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