8 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide

•Firmware CD kit

This kit might contain extra hardware for your convenience.

Required Items Not Included

•PS/2 Interface Adapter or USB Interface Adapter

•UTP CAT5 cable (CAT6 and CAT7 may be also used)

Optional Items

Expansion Module ("Installing the Expansion Module" on page 23)

Required Tools

•Phillips screwdriver

•T-25 Torx driver

Rack Mounting the HP KVM Server Console Switch

NOTE: Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch into the rack, connect the HP KVM Server Console Switch to a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on the unit. An activity indicator light ("Components" on page 17) 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.

Several rack mounting configurations include:

•Side-mount

−Type A—Square- and round-hole rails

−Type B—Square-hole rails

NOTE: The HP KVM Server Console Switch cannot be side-mounted into a rack with round-hole rails.

•Standard-mount