Network Settings; Setting Up A Network; Establishing Lan Connections; Configuring The Hp Ip Console Switch Hardware - HP 262586-B21 - IP Console Switch 3x1x16 KVM User Manual

Network Settings

In This Section

Setting Up A Network

Establishing LAN Connections

Configuring the HP IP Console Switch Hardware

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Setting Up A Network
The HP IP Console Switch system uses IP address to uniquely identify the
console switches and computers running the HP IP Console Viewer. The HP IP
Console Switch supports both BootP (a subset of DHCP) and static IP
addressing. HP recommends that IP address be reserved for each unit and that
they remain static while the console switches are connected to the network.
Establishing LAN Connections
Connect the network cable from the LAN port on the rear panel of the HP IP
Console Switch to the network, then power on all attached systems. For more
information, refer to the HP IP Console Switch Software Guide included on the
CD provided with this kit.
Configuring the HP IP Console Switch Hardware
To configure the HP IP Console Switch:
1. Connect one end of a serial cable to an available COM port on the server or
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port ("Components" on
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NOTE: Although 10Base-T Ethernet can be used, HP recommends a
dedicated, switched 100Base-T network for improved performance.
workstation.
page 7) on the HP IP Console Switch.
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