Adding Earlier-Model Switches; Table 2.1: Earlier-Model Switches - IBM 09N4290 User Manual

14 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide
NOTE: As shown in Figure 2.4, only the local user A has an ACI port that can be used for the tiered connection.
1. Connect the tiered console switch to each server as described in the previous "Installing the
Console Switch" section.
2. Connect the peripheral devices to local user A of the main switch as described in "Connecting
local peripheral devices."
3. Attach one end of the CAT 5 cable that will connect the main and tiered console switch to the
RJ-45 (ACI) connector of local user A on the tiered console switch.
4. Attach the other end of the CAT 5 cable to one of the 16 RJ-45 (ARI) ports on the main
console switch.
NOTE: The system will automatically tier the two switches together as one. All servers connected to the tiered
console switch will display on the main console switch server list in the OSCAR interface.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all additional (secondary) tiered console switches you want
to attach.

Adding Earlier-model Switches

You can add earlier-model switches for easy integration into the existing configuration. In a tiered
system, each ARI port will accommodate up to 16 servers. When earlier-model switches are tiered
under the 1x8 console switch or the 2x16 console switch, the console switch must be at the top
level of the tier. See the following table for earlier-model switches compatible with the console
switch configuration.

Table 2.1: Earlier-model Switches

Earlier-model Switch
™
NetBAY 1x4 Console Switch
NetBAY 2x8 Console Switch
Option Part Number
09N4290
09N4291