HP KVM Contents, Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch, Installing the Interface Adapter, Installing the Expansion Module, Cascading Console Switches

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Contents
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch	7
Overview..............................................................................................................................................	7
Installation Checklist............................................................................................................................	7
Kit Contents..............................................................................................................................	7
Required Items Not Included....................................................................................................	8
Optional Items ..........................................................................................................................	8
Required Tools .........................................................................................................................	8
Rack Mounting the HP KVM Server Console Switch .........................................................................	8
Performing a Side-Mount Type A Installation .........................................................................	9
Performing a Side-Mount Type B Installation........................................................................	10
Performing a Standard-Mount Installation .............................................................................	12
Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type A Installation..............................................................	13
Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type B Installation ..............................................................	15
Components .......................................................................................................................................	17
Configuring the KVM Server Console Switch System......................................................................	17
Adding Server Names ........................................................................................................................	19
Installing the Interface Adapter	21
Overview............................................................................................................................................	21
Configuring the Interface Adapter .....................................................................................................	21
Installing the Expansion Module	23
Overview............................................................................................................................................	23
Installation Checklist..........................................................................................................................	23
Kit Contents............................................................................................................................	23
Installing the Expansion Module Hardware.......................................................................................	23
Performing a Side-Mount Installation ....................................................................................	24
Performing a Rail-Mount Installation.....................................................................................	25
Performing a Velcro-Mount Installation.................................................................................	26
Configuring the Expansion Module ...................................................................................................	26
Cascading Console Switches	27
Compatible Console Switch Models..................................................................................................	27
Compaq Server Console Switch .............................................................................................	28
HP IP Console Switch ............................................................................................................	29
Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch......	29
Example of an HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration..............................	32