Contents
Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6
Console switch components ........................................................................................................................ 6
Installation overview .................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation checklist ................................................................................................................................... 9
Console switch kit contents ............................................................................................................... 9
Required items not included ............................................................................................................ 10
Optional item................................................................................................................................ 10
Required tools ............................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting the console switch .................................................................................................................. 18
HP IP Console Viewer overview................................................................................................................. 20
Interface adapter overview ....................................................................................................................... 21
Cascading console switches......................................................................................................... 23
Media cascade configuration.......................................................................................................... 26
Local port operation .................................................................................................................... 28
Local port operation overview ................................................................................................................... 28
Soft switching ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Soft switching to a server................................................................................................................ 30
Disconnecting from a server ............................................................................................................ 30
Controlling the status flag ............................................................................................................... 33
Assigning device types................................................................................................................... 35
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