HP KVM CAT5 0x1x8 HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 66
Console switch serial management, Establishing LAN connections
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Console switch serial management Establishing LAN connections NOTE: Although 10Base-T Ethernet can be used, HP recommends a dedicated, switched 100Base-T or 1000Base-T network for improved performance. Connect the network cable from the LAN port on the rear panel of the console switch to an Ethernet switch, and power on the console switch. For more information, see the HP IP Console Viewer User Guide included on the CD provided with this kit. Connecting to the serial management and setup port Requirements: • The G2 console switches use an RJ-45 serial port instead of the DB9 port. A DB9 DCE female to RJ-45 serial adapter is included with the console switch. • A UTP CAT5 or better cable, with standard CAT5 pinouts To connect to the serial management and setup port: 1. Connect the DB9 adapter to an available COM port on the computer you will use to manage the switch. 2. Connect the DB9 adapter to the console switch setup port, using a CAT5 or better UTP cable. 3. Configure the terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal ("Configuring HyperTerminal" on page 66) or Minicom ("Configuring Minicom" on page 66). 4. Verify that the console switch is receiving power. After a few minutes, the console switch boots up. 5. Press the Enter key to access the Main Menu. Configuring HyperTerminal To configure the HyperTerminal: 1. From the desktop screen, select Start>Programs>Accessories>Communications>HyperTerminal. The Connection Description window appears. 2. Enter a name for the description, and click OK. The Connect To window appears. 3. Select the Communication Port that is connected to the console switch through a serial cable, then click OK. The COM1 Properties window appears. 4. Select 9600 for the Bits Per Second, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, 1 for Stop Bits, and None for Flow Control, then click OK. The HyperTerminal auto-connects to the console switch. 5. Press the Enter key to access the console switch option menu. Configuring Minicom Console switch serial management 66