Verifying Connections - HP Server Console Switch G2 User Manual

WARNING:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all
•
times.
Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
•
Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it.
•
Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from
the storage system.
Plug the console switch power cord into a power source. The power supply status indicator LED
2.
illuminates.
NOTE:
or better cables can be used for any connection.
Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the LAN connector on the console switch.
3.
NOTE:
switches on the same subnet.
Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to an Ethernet switch.
4.
The following figure shows one possible configuration for your console switch system.
Item Description
Local console
1
Console switch
2
Ethernet switch
3

Verifying connections

The following LEDs illuminate to indicate connection status.
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this guide. However, UTP CAT5
For console switches that have 2 LAN connectors, you must connect them to 2 Ethernet
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