HP KVM CAT5 1x1x16 HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide - Page 3

Contents Product features ...6 Overview of features ...6 KVM switching capabilities ...6 True serial capabilities ...7 Local and remote user interfaces ...7 Virtual media capabilities...7 Smart card capabilities ...7 FIPS cryptographic module ...7 Component identification ...9 HP Server G2 Console Switch components ...9 HP IP G2 Console Switch components ...9 Interface adapters ...11 Installing the console switch ...14 Installation overview ...14 Rack-mount safety instructions ...14 Installation checklist ...14 Console switch kit contents ...14 Required items not included...15 Required tools ...15 Rack-mounting the console switch...15 Performing a standard-mount installation 15 Performing a cantilever-mount installation 17 Performing a side-mount installation 17 Connecting the console switch ...19 Verifying connections ...20 Rear panel power status LEDs ...21 Rear panel Ethernet connection LEDs 21 Virtual media and serial interface adapters LEDs 21 HP IP Console Viewer overview ...21 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 Configuring the console switch ...29 The user interfaces...29 Configuring the console switch using the local console UI 29 Configuring the console switch using the remote OBWI 29 Contents 3