Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter | HP 531671-001 specs

Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter

Interface adapter overview

An interface adapter (sold separately) is required for the console switch system to function properly. An interface adapter connects UTP CAT5 or higher cables to PS/2 or USB connections and establishes a KVM session to a server.

NOTE: UTP CAT5 or higher cables are used throughout the examples in this guide.

Connecting the interface adapters

1.Connect a UTP CAT5 cable or higher to the server connection port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on the console switch.

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

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

4.Repeat the preceding steps to connect additional servers to this system, if needed.

The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with an interface adapter.

Item	Description

1Server

2Console switch

3USB interface adapter

4PS/2 interface adapter

To add server names, see Assigning names to servers (on page 36).

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HP 531671-001 Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter, Interface adapter overview, Connecting the interface adapters

Contents

Part Number March 2009 First Edition HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User Guide Intended audience Contents Upgrading the firmware Connection length requirements Troubleshooting table Before you contact HP HP contact information Regulatory compliance notices Installation checklist Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2Overview Performing a standard-mount installation Rack-mounting the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount installation Performing a side-mount installation Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Description Console switch components Connecting the local console switch Connecting the interface adapters Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterInterface adapter overview To add server names, see Assigning names to servers on Compatible console switch models Cascading console switchesHP IP Console Switch Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Cascading console switches Local port operation Accessing the Main dialog box Viewing the Port column Viewing serversButton Description Soft switching to a server Soft switchingSelecting servers Viewing the Server Status column Configuring switches for soft switching Using basic OSD navigation keysSoft switching to a previous server Disconnecting from a server Accessing the Setup dialog box Configuring the Setup dialog boxManaging routine tasks for servers Function Changing the display behavior Accessing the Menu dialog boxSelecting the display order of servers Button Function Setting a screen delay time Selecting and setting the OSD hot key commandControlling the status flag Displaying the status flag Accessing the Flag dialog boxFlag Description Broadcasting to servers Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxActivating the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting keystrokes Broadcasting mouse movements Setting up a scan pattern Adding servers to the scan list Accessing the Scan dialog boxRemoving servers from the scan list Activating Scan mode Setting local console switch securityDeactivating Scan mode Changing the password Accessing the Security dialog boxSetting password protection Logging in to the console switch Resetting a console switch password Removing the password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Exiting screen saver mode Configuring the Switch and Share modesActivating Screen Saver mode without password protection Deactivating the screen saver Setting the Switch and Share modes Accessing the Switch dialog boxChanging the keyboard language Accessing the Keyboard dialog box Setting the OSD interface languageSelecting the keyboard language Assigning device types Accessing the Devices dialog box Modifying device types Accessing the Names dialog box Assigning names to servers Assigning server names Managing console switch tasks using the OSD Accessing the Commands dialog box Running system diagnostics Activating Run Diagnostics Accessing the Version dialog box Device ResetDisplaying version information Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmwareUpgrading the interface adapter firmware Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously Upgrading the firmware Decommissioning an interface adapter Troubleshooting table TroubleshootingProblem Solution Connection length requirements S02345respawnsbin/agetty -h ttyS0 Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice Cables Modifications European Union regulatory notice Canadian notice Avis Canadien Japanese notice Korean notice Power cord statement for JapanClass a equipment Class B equipment Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index