Cascading Console Switches

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HP IP Console Switch

CAUTION: Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP IP Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches. If Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur.

CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be sure that the HP KVM Server Console Switch 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 system. Compatible HP IP Console Switch models include:

•1 x 1 x 16 [PN: 262585 (B-21)]

•3 x 1 x 16 [PN: 262586 (B-21)]

All HP IP Console Switches must be upgraded with SoftPaq firmware, version 2.1.1 or later, when cascaded with this product.

Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch

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.

1.Mount the console switches in the rack.

2.Locate a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to the server connection port ("Components" on page 17) on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch.

3.Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 port on the Interface Adapter.

4.Connect the Interface Adapter to the appropriate ports on the server.