Table Of Contents - HP G3 KVM User Manual

Console switch

Table of Contents

Contents

Overview................................................................................................................................................ 7

HPE G3 KVM Console Switch overview .................................................................................................................. 7

Installing the HPE G3 KVM Console Switch ........................................................................................... 8

Rack-mount safety instructions ................................................................................................................................ 8

Installation checklist ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Console switch kit contents ........................................................................................................................... 8

Required items not included .......................................................................................................................... 8

Required tools ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Rack-mounting the console switch ........................................................................................................................... 9

Performing a standard-mount installation ...................................................................................................... 9

Performing a cantilever-mount installation .................................................................................................. 10

Performing a side-mount installation ........................................................................................................... 11

Console switch components ................................................................................................................................... 14

Connecting the local console switch ...................................................................................................................... 15

Remote access key ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Connecting the RAK .................................................................................................................................... 16

Installing the interface adapter ............................................................................................................. 18

Integrating the IA .................................................................................................................................................... 18

Connecting the IA ................................................................................................................................................... 18

Cascading console switches ................................................................................................................ 19

Compatible console switch models ........................................................................................................................ 19

IP Console Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 19

Cascading two HPE KVM Server Console Switch G3 systems ............................................................................. 20

Cascading matrix .................................................................................................................................................... 21

Local port operation ............................................................................................................................. 22

Overview ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Accessing the Main dialog box .................................................................................................................... 22

Viewing servers ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Viewing the Port column .............................................................................................................................. 23

Viewing the Server Status column .............................................................................................................. 23

Selecting servers .................................................................................................................................................... 24

Soft switching ......................................................................................................................................................... 24

Soft switching to a server ............................................................................................................................ 24

Configuring switches for soft switching........................................................................................................ 24

Soft switching to a previous server .............................................................................................................. 24

Disconnecting from a server ........................................................................................................................ 24

Using basic OSD navigation keys .......................................................................................................................... 25

Configuring the Setup dialog box ........................................................................................................................... 25

Accessing the Setup dialog box .................................................................................................................. 26

Managing routine tasks for servers ............................................................................................................. 26

Changing the display behavior ............................................................................................................................... 26

Accessing the Menu dialog box ................................................................................................................... 27

Selecting the display order of servers ......................................................................................................... 27

Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command ....................................................................................... 27

Setting a screen delay time ......................................................................................................................... 27

Setting local console switch security ...................................................................................................................... 28

Accessing the Security dialog box ............................................................................................................... 28

Changing the password ............................................................................................................................... 28

Setting password protection ........................................................................................................................ 28

Logging in to the console switch ................................................................................................................. 29

Removing the password protection ............................................................................................................. 29

Contents 3