Cascading console switches, HP IP Console Switch | HP 531671-001

Cascading console switches

Compatible console switch models

This product supports only one level of cascading. Before you cascade console switches, review the following information.

To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches, follow the proper powering-on sequence—power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers.

CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. If interface adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur.

NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to access the local OSD.

HP IP Console Switch

CAUTION: Do not use an interface adapter to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. If an interface adapter is used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur.

CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be sure that the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is cascaded below the HP IP Console Switch. Undesirable operations might occur if these specific cascading sequences are not followed.

The following HP IP Console Switches can be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. Compatible HP IP Console Switch models include:

•2 x 1 x 16 [PN AF601A]

•4 x 1 x 16 [PN AF602A]

All HP IP Console Switches must have the latest SoftPaq firmware upgrade when cascaded.

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HP 531671-001 manual Cascading console switches, Compatible console switch models, HP IP Console Switch

Contents

HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User Guide Part Number March 2009 First Edition Intended audience Contents Connection length requirements Troubleshooting table Upgrading the firmware Regulatory compliance notices Before you contact HP HP contact information Overview Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2Installation checklist Rack-mounting the console switch Performing a standard-mount installation Performing a cantilever-mount installation Performing a side-mount installation Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Console switch components Description Connecting the local console switch Interface adapter overview Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterConnecting the interface adapters To add server names, see Assigning names to servers on HP IP Console Switch Cascading console switchesCompatible console switch models Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Cascading console switches Accessing the Main dialog box Local port operation Button Description Viewing serversViewing the Port column Selecting servers Soft switchingSoft switching to a server Viewing the Server Status column Soft switching to a previous server Using basic OSD navigation keysConfiguring switches for soft switching Disconnecting from a server Managing routine tasks for servers Configuring the Setup dialog boxAccessing the Setup dialog box Function Selecting the display order of servers Accessing the Menu dialog boxChanging the display behavior Button Function Controlling the status flag Selecting and setting the OSD hot key commandSetting a screen delay time Flag Description Accessing the Flag dialog boxDisplaying the status flag Activating the Broadcast dialog box Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting to servers Broadcasting keystrokes Setting up a scan pattern Broadcasting mouse movements Removing servers from the scan list Accessing the Scan dialog boxAdding servers to the scan list Deactivating Scan mode Setting local console switch securityActivating Scan mode Setting password protection Accessing the Security dialog boxChanging the password Logging in to the console switch Enter the password, and then click OK Removing the password protectionResetting a console switch password Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection Configuring the Switch and Share modesExiting screen saver mode Deactivating the screen saver Changing the keyboard language Accessing the Switch dialog boxSetting the Switch and Share modes Selecting the keyboard language Setting the OSD interface languageAccessing the Keyboard dialog box Accessing the Devices dialog box Assigning device types Accessing the Names dialog box Modifying device types Assigning server names Assigning names to servers Managing console switch tasks using the OSD Running system diagnostics Accessing the Commands dialog box Activating Run Diagnostics Displaying version information Device ResetAccessing the Version dialog box Upgrading the interface adapter firmware Upgrading the console switch firmwareUpgrading the firmware Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the firmware Decommissioning an interface adapter Problem Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table Connection length requirements S02345respawnsbin/agetty -h ttyS0 HP contact information Technical supportBefore you contact HP Federal Communications Commission notice Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers Modifications Cables Canadian notice Avis Canadien European Union regulatory notice Class a equipment Class B equipment Power cord statement for JapanJapanese notice Korean notice Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index