Table Of Contents - HP AF600A - Server Console Switch User Manual

Hp kvm server console switch g2 user guide

Table of Contents

Contents

Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ............................................................................. 6

Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Installation checklist ................................................................................................................................... 6

Console switch kit contents ............................................................................................................... 6

Required items not included .............................................................................................................. 6

Required tools ................................................................................................................................. 6

Rack-mounting the console switch ................................................................................................................ 7

Performing a standard-mount installation ............................................................................................ 7

Performing a cantilever-mount installation ........................................................................................... 8

Performing a side-mount installation ................................................................................................... 9

Console switch components ...................................................................................................................... 11

Connecting the local console switch........................................................................................................... 12

Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter .................................................................................... 13

Interface adapter overview ....................................................................................................................... 13

Connecting the interface adapters ............................................................................................................. 13

Cascading console switches......................................................................................................... 14

Compatible console switch models ............................................................................................................ 14

HP IP Console Switch ..................................................................................................................... 14

Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ................. 15

Local port operation .................................................................................................................... 17

Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Accessing the Main dialog box ....................................................................................................... 17

Viewing servers....................................................................................................................................... 18

Viewing the Port column ................................................................................................................. 18

Viewing the Server Status column .................................................................................................... 19

Selecting servers ..................................................................................................................................... 19

Soft switching ......................................................................................................................................... 19

Soft switching to a server................................................................................................................ 19

Configuring switches for soft switching ............................................................................................. 20

Soft switching to a previous server ................................................................................................... 20

Disconnecting from a server ............................................................................................................ 20

Using basic OSD navigation keys.............................................................................................................. 20

Configuring the Setup dialog box.............................................................................................................. 21

Accessing the Setup dialog box....................................................................................................... 21

Managing routine tasks for servers................................................................................................... 21

Changing the display behavior ................................................................................................................. 22

Accessing the Menu dialog box ...................................................................................................... 22

Selecting the display order of servers ............................................................................................... 22

Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command ............................................................................... 23

Setting a screen delay time ............................................................................................................. 23

Controlling the status flag ......................................................................................................................... 23

Accessing the Flag dialog box ........................................................................................................ 24

Displaying the status flag ................................................................................................................ 24

Broadcasting to servers ............................................................................................................................ 25

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