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Cascading Console Switches |
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Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch | |
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Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP KVM Server Console Switch...... | |
Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch ................... |
Compatible Console Switch Models
Review the following information before cascading console switches with this product.
This product supports only one level of cascading. An Expansion Module is considered a level of cascading and therefore cannot be used in combination with cascaded console switches.
To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches, follow the proper
CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP KVM Server Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur.
NOTE: The HP KVM Server Console Switch does not support Compaq
KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches.
NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to access the local OSD.