HP 409054-003 User Manual page 25

Do not use interface adapters to cascade console switches. If interface adapters are used to cascade
console switches, you will not have a seamlessly integrated OSD, and you lose Virtual Media support.
Connect a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to the server connection port
1.
components" on page 6) on the console switch.
Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the interface adapter.
2.
Connect the interface adapter to the appropriate connectors on the server.
3.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other servers to be added to this system.
4.
Power up the components.
5.
Upgrade the console switch and interface adapter firmware
6.
78).
Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the server connection port on the main console switch.
7.
Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 tiering connector on the secondary
8.
console switch.
Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the server connection port on the secondary console switch.
9.
Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 tiering connector on the tertiary
10.
console switch.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other server to be added to this system.
11.
("Console switch
("Upgrading the firmware" on page
Cascading console switches 25