Rack-mounting the console switch | HP 531671-001 specification

Rack-mounting the console switch

WARNING: For safe use, do not mount this product with the rear panel, which is the side of the console switch with I/O connectors and the AC power inlet, facing downward (facing the floor).

1.Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rack, connect the console switch to a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on the unit.

An activity indicator light is displayed after a few seconds. If the activity indicator light does not display, be sure that the power is on, the power cord is connected, and the power source is valid.

2.Choose one of the following configurations: o Standard-mount

o Cantilever-mount o Side-mount

Performing a standard-mount installation

1.Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch.

2.Attach the short 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed.

3.If not already installed, install a cage nut behind each rear rail.

4.Slide the console switch into the rear of the 1U product.

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HP 531671-001 manual Rack-mounting the console switch, Performing a standard-mount installation

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 To add server names, see Assigning names to servers on Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterConnecting the interface adapters Interface adapter overview 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 Viewing the Server Status column Soft switchingSoft switching to a server Selecting servers Disconnecting from a server Using basic OSD navigation keysConfiguring switches for soft switching Soft switching to a previous server Function Configuring the Setup dialog boxAccessing the Setup dialog box Managing routine tasks for servers Button Function Accessing the Menu dialog boxChanging the display behavior Selecting the display order of servers 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 keystrokes Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting to servers Activating the Broadcast dialog box 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 Logging in to the console switch Accessing the Security dialog boxChanging the password Setting password protection Resetting a console switch password Removing the password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Deactivating the screen saver Configuring the Switch and Share modesExiting screen saver mode Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection 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 Connection length requirements TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table Problem Solution 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