36 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide

Item

Description

 

 

1

Server

 

 

2

KVM cable

 

 

3

PS/2 Interface Adapter

 

 

4

UTP CAT5 cable

 

 

5

Main Compaq Server Console Switch

 

 

6

Local port

 

 

7

Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch

 

 

Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP 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.

5.Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other servers to be added to this system.

6.Connect the local port KVM cable to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch.

7.Power on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch.

8.Power on the monitor.

9.Power down the server.