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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: UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this guide. However, UTP CAT5 or better cables can be used for any connection. Selecting an interface adapter There are several interface adapters available for use with the console switch. The following chart describes the functionality and optimal uses for each adapter. Interface adapter HP c-Class Blade HP PS2 Type Blade cClass PS2 HP USB USB HP Serial Serial HP PS2 with Virtual Media PS2M HP USB with Virtual Media* USB2 HP PS2 with Virtual Media and CAC PS2MC HP USB with Virtual Media and CAC HP Serial USBMC True Part number Prime function Optimal use AF605A 262588-B21 336047-B21 373035-B21 AF604A AF603A AF624A AF623A AF625A Local console access to a blade server For blade servers to connect to a KVM for local access KVM console access For servers that have PS/2 connectors KVM console access For servers that have USB connectors Connecting to a serial interface For managing serial devices through a serial interface KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual Media (approximately 12x CD-ROM) for servers with PS/2 connectors For servers that have PS/2 connectors and require Hi-Speed Virtual Media KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual Media (approximately 12x CD-ROM) for servers that do not have PS/2 connectors For servers that do not have PS/2 connectors, but require Hi-Speed Virtual Media Full-Speed Virtual Media (approximately 6x CDROM) and CAC support for servers with PS/2 connectors For servers that have PS/2 connectors and require Full-Speed Virtual Media and CAC support Full-Speed Virtual Media (approximately 6x CDROM) and CAC support for servers with USB connectors For servers that have USB connectors and require Full-Speed Virtual Media and CAC support Provides access to the serial For servers that require access to the serial console and all serial- Installing the interface adapter 23

Section	Page
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide	1
Notice	2
Contents	3
Product features	7
Overview of features	7
KVM switching capabilities	7
True serial capabilities	8
Local and remote user interfaces	8
Virtual media capabilities	8
Smart card capabilities	8
Component identification	9
HP Server G2 Console Switch components	9
HP IP G2 Console Switch components	10
Interface adapters	11
Installing the console switch	15
Installation overview	15
Rack-mount safety instructions	15
Installation checklist	15
Console switch kit contents	15
Required items not included	16
Required tools	16
Rack-mounting the console switch	16
Performing a standard-mount installation	16
Performing a cantilever-mount installation	18
Performing a side-mount installation	18
Connecting the console switch	20
Verifying connections	21
Rear panel power status LEDs	21
Rear panel Ethernet connection LEDs	22
Virtual media and serial interface adapters LEDs	22
HP IP Console Viewer overview	22
Installing the interface adapter	23
Interface adapter overview	23
Selecting an interface adapter	23
Connecting the interface adapter	24
Cascading console switches	25
Cascading console switches overview	25
Cascading console switches matrix	25
Cascading two HP Server Console Switches G2	26
Example of an HP Server Console Switch G2 cascade configuration	27
Cascading an HP Server Console Switch G2 under an HP IP Console Switch G2	28
Cascading an HP IP Console Switch G2 under an HP Server Console Switch G2	28
Configuring the console switch	30
The user interfaces	30
Configuring the console switch using the local console UI	30
Configuring the console switch using the remote OBWI	30
Connecting to the remote OBWI through a firewall	31
Using the user interfaces	32
Target devices	32
Appliance tools	33
Upgrading the console switch firmware	34
Saving the console switch configuration or user database	35
Restoring the console switch configuration or user database	35
Viewing system information	36
System alerts	36
Network settings	37
General network settings	37
DNS settings	37
NTP settings	38
SNMP settings	38
Enabling SNMP traps	39
Ports	41
Interface adapter ports	41
Deleting offline interface adapters	41
Configuring interface adapter USB speed	41
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware	41
Interface adapter serial session settings	42
Cascade devices ports	42
Local console UI settings	42
Configuring sessions	43
Configuring General Session settings	43
Configuring KVM Session settings	45
Configuring Virtual Media Session settings	45
Configuring Serial Session settings	47
User accounts	47
Local user accounts	48
MergePoint Access settings	49
Configuring LDAP	50
LDAP search	51
LDAP query	52
Override admin	54
Connections	54
Active sessions	54
Local sessions	55
Scan mode	55
Disconnecting an active session	56
Video Session Viewer	57
The Video Session Viewer overview	57
Changing the toolbar	59
Launching a session	59
Session time-out	59
Adjusting the view	59
Window size	60
Video Session Viewer tasks	60
Closing a session	60
Using Virtual Media	61
Virtual Media overview	61
Limitations of using USB 2.0 composite devices with Virtual Media	61
Virtual Media resources	62
Virtual Media requirements	62
Configuring Virtual Media	62
Sharing and preemption considerations	62
Virtual Media dialog box	63
Using Virtual Media through the Video Session Viewer	63
Using local Virtual Media	64
Using Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration	64
Using smart cards	66
Smart card overview	66
Using a smart card through Video Session Viewer	66
LDAP	67
LDAP overview	67
LDAP configuration	67
Setting up Active Directory for performing queries	67
Console switch serial management	68
Establishing LAN connections	68
Connecting to the serial management and setup port	68
Configuring HyperTerminal	68
Configuring Minicom	68
Using the Main Menu	69
Network Configuration	70
Enable Debug Messages	70
Reset Appliance	70
Exit	70
Configuring the console switch NIC	71
Recovering a lost console switch serial management password	71
Upgrading the firmware	72
Upgrading the firmware	72
Enabling TFTP for Microsoft Windows operating systems	72
Enabling TFTP for Linux operating systems	72
Verifying TFTP for Linux operating systems	73
Troubleshooting	74
Console switch troubleshooting	74
Connection length table	75
Frequently asked questions	76
Console switch frequently asked questions	76
Technical support	77
Before you contact HP	77
HP contact information	77
Regulatory compliance notices	78
Regulatory compliance identification numbers	78
Federal Communications Commission notice	78
FCC rating label	78
Class A equipment	78
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only	78
Modifications	79
Cables	79
Canadian notice	79
European Union regulatory notice	79
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	80
Japanese notice	81
Korean class A notice	81
Power cord statement for Japan	81
Acronyms and abbreviations	82

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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:

UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this guide. However, UTP

CAT5 or better cables can be used for any connection.

Selecting an interface adapter

There are several interface adapters available for use with the console switch. The following chart

describes the functionality and optimal uses for each adapter.

Interface

adapter

Type

Part number

Prime function

Optimal use

HP c-Class

Blade

Blade c-

Class

AF605A

Local console access to a

blade server

For blade servers to connect to a

KVM for local access

HP PS2

PS2

262588-B21

KVM console access

For servers that have PS/2

connectors

HP USB

USB

336047-B21

KVM console access

For servers that have USB

connectors

HP Serial

Serial

373035-B21

Connecting to a serial

interface

For managing serial devices

through a serial interface

HP PS2

with Virtual

Media

PS2M

AF604A

KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual

Media (approximately 12x

CD-ROM) for servers with

PS/2 connectors

For servers that have PS/2

connectors and require Hi-Speed

Virtual Media

HP USB

with Virtual

Media*

USB2

AF603A

KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual

Media (approximately 12x

CD-ROM) for servers that do

not have PS/2 connectors

For servers that do not have PS/2

connectors, but require Hi-Speed

Virtual Media

HP PS2

with Virtual

Media and

CAC

PS2MC

AF624A

Full-Speed Virtual Media

(approximately 6x CD-

ROM) and CAC support for

servers with PS/2

connectors

For servers that have PS/2

connectors and require Full-Speed

Virtual Media and CAC support

HP USB

with Virtual

Media and

CAC

USBMC

AF623A

Full-Speed Virtual Media

(approximately 6x CD-

ROM) and CAC support for

servers with USB connectors

For servers that have USB

connectors and require Full-Speed

Virtual Media and CAC support

HP Serial

True

AF625A

Provides access to the serial

For servers that require access to the

serial console and all serial-