Installing The Interface Adapter; Interface Adapter Overview; Selecting An Interface Adapter - HP Server Console Switch G2 User Manual

Installing the interface adapter

Interface adapter overview

An interface adapter is required for the console switch system to function properly. However, an interface
adapter is not included in the console switch kit. The interface adapter is connected to a console switch using
a CAT5 cable.
NOTE:
or better cables can be used for any connection.

Selecting an interface adapter

Several interface adapters are available for use with the console switch. The following chart describes the
functionality and optimal uses for each adapter.
Interface Type
adapter
Blade
HP c-Class
c-Class
Blade
PS2
HP PS2
USB
HP USB
Serial
HP Serial
PS2M
HP PS2 with
Virtual
Media
USB2
HP USB with
Virtual
Media*
PS2MC
HP PS2 with
Virtual
Media and
CAC
USBMC
HP USB with
Virtual
Media and
CAC
HP Serial G2 True serial
*Not supported for use with HP ProLiant G7 servers or earlier
UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this guide. However, UTP CAT5
Part number Prime function
AF605A Local console access to a
blade server
262588-B21 KVM console access
336047-B21 KVM console access
373035-B21 Connecting to a serial
interface
AF604A KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual
Media (approximately 12x
CD-ROM) for servers with
PS/2 connectors
AF603A KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual
Media (approximately 12x
CD-ROM) for servers that do
not have PS/2 connectors
AF624A Full-Speed Virtual Media
(approximately 6x CD-ROM)
and CAC support for servers
with PS/2 connectors
AF623A Full-Speed Virtual Media
(approximately 6x CD-ROM)
and CAC support for servers
with USB connectors
AF625A Provides access to the serial
console
Optimal use
For server blades to connect to a
KVM for local access
For servers that have PS/2 connectors
For servers that have USB connectors
For managing serial devices through a
serial interface
For servers that have PS/2 connectors
and require Hi-Speed Virtual Media
For servers that do not have PS/2
connectors, but require Hi-Speed
Virtual Media
For servers that have PS/2 connectors
and require Full-Speed Virtual Media
and CAC support
For servers that have USB connectors
and require Full-Speed Virtual Media
and CAC support
For servers that require access to the
serial console and all serial-managed
devices
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