Installing A Ps/2 Or Usb Interface Adapter; Overview; Configuring The Interface Adapter - HP 262586-B21 - IP Console Switch 3x1x16 KVM User Manual

Installing a PS/2 or USB Interface Adapter

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Overview

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Configuring the Interface
Overview
An Interface Adapter is required for the HP IP Console Switch system to
function properly. However, it is not included in the HP IP Console Switch kit.
An Interface Adapter connects UTP CAT5 cables to PS/2 or USB connections,
establishing a KVM session to a server.

Configuring the Interface Adapter

1. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the server connection port ("Components" on
2. Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 port on the
3. Connect the Interface Adapter to the appropriate ports on the server.
4. Repeat the preceding steps to connect any other servers to this system.
The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP IP Console
Switch system with an Interface Adapter.
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NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this
guide. However, UTP CAT6 and UTP CAT7 cables may also be used.
page 7) on the HP IP Console Switch.
Interface Adapter.
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