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Index A activating Scan mode 54 Active session, disconnecting 55 Active sessions 53 alerts 36 appliance connections 53 appliance tools 32 appliance, reset 68 authorized reseller 77 B buttons 9 C cantilever mount 17 cascaded console switch configurations 26, 27, 28 cascading console switches 25 cascading console switches matrix 25 cascading console switches, overview 25 components 9 components, identification 9, 11 composite device limitations, USB 2.0 60 configuration, restoring 35 configuration, saving 34 configuring Minicom 66 configuring session options 42 configuring the console switch 29 configuring the console switch NIC 69 Configuring the console switch using the remote OBWI 29 configuring, local console UI 29 connecting, console switch 19 connecting, interface adapter 24 connection length 73 connection problems 30 connections, appliance 53 connections, verfiying 20 connectors 9 console switch serial management 66 console switch, canti-lever mount 17 console switch, configuration 29 console switch, connecting 19 console switch, installing 14 console switch, rack mounting 14 console switch, serial management 66 console switch, side-mount 17 console switch, standard mount 15 console switches, cascading 25 contacting HP 77 D debug messages, enable 68 Declaration of Conformity 76 disconnecting an active session 55 DNS settings 37 E enabling TFTP 70 establishing, LAN connections 66 European Union notice 76 F features 6, 9 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 76 Filtering target devices 32 FIPS cryptographic module 7 firewall settings, configuring 30 firmware, upgrading console switch 33 frequently asked questions 75 G General network settings 36 H HP IP Console Viewer 21 HP technical support 77 HyperTerminal, configuring 66 I installation checklist 14 installation overview 14 installation, cantilever mount 17 Index 81

Section	Page
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide	1
Abstract	1
Notice	2
Contents	3
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
Connecting to the remote OBWI through a firewall	30
Using the user interfaces	31
Local console user interface	31
Target devices	31
Filtering target devices	32
Appliance tools	32
Upgrading the console switch firmware	33
Saving the console switch configuration or user database	34
Restoring the console switch configuration or user database	35
Viewing system information	35
System alerts	36
Network settings	36
General network settings	36
DNS settings	37
NTP settings	37
SNMP settings	37
Enabling SNMP traps	38
Ports	40
Interface adapter ports	40
Deleting offline interface adapters	40
Configuring interface adapter USB speed	40
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware	40
Interface adapter serial session settings	41
Cascade devices ports	41
Local console UI settings	41
Configuring sessions	42
Configuring General Session settings	42
Configuring KVM Session settings	44
Configuring Virtual Media Session settings	44
Configuring Serial Session settings	46
Setting up serial access from a command line	46
User accounts	47
Local user accounts	47
MergePoint Access settings	48
Configuring LDAP	49
LDAP search	50
LDAP query	51
Override admin	53
Connections	53
Active sessions	53
Local sessions	54
Scan mode	54
Disconnecting an active session	55
Video Session Viewer	56
The Video Session Viewer overview	56
Changing the toolbar	57
Launching a session	58
Session time-out	58
Adjusting the view	58
Window size	59
Video Session Viewer tasks	59
Closing a session	59
Using Virtual Media	60
Virtual Media overview	60
Limitations of using USB 2.0 composite devices with Virtual Media	60
Virtual Media resources	61
Configuring Virtual Media	61
Sharing and preemption considerations	61
Virtual Media dialog box	61
Using Virtual Media through the Video Session Viewer	62
Using local Virtual Media	62
Using Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration	63
Using smart cards	64
Smart card overview	64
Using a smart card through Video Session Viewer	64
LDAP	65
LDAP overview	65
LDAP configuration	65
Setting up Active Directory for performing queries	65
Console switch serial management	66
Establishing LAN connections	66
Connecting to the serial management and setup port	66
Configuring HyperTerminal	66
Configuring Minicom	66
Using the Main Menu	67
Network Configuration	68
Enable Debug Messages	68
Reset Appliance	68
Exit	68
Configuring the console switch NIC	69
Recovering a lost console switch serial management password	69
Firmware	70
Upgrading the firmware	70
Enabling TFTP for Microsoft Windows operating systems	70
Enabling TFTP for Linux operating systems	70
Verifying TFTP for Linux operating systems	71
Troubleshooting	72
Console switch troubleshooting	72
Connection length table	73
Frequently asked questions	75
Console switch frequently asked questions	75
Regulatory information	76
Safety and regulatory compliance	76
Turkey RoHS material content declaration	76
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration	76
Warranty information	76
Support and other resources	77
Before you contact HP	77
HP contact information	77
Acronyms and abbreviations	78
Documentation feedback	80

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activating Scan mode 54

Active session, disconnecting 55

Active sessions 53

alerts 36

appliance connections 53

appliance tools 32

appliance, reset 68

authorized reseller 77

buttons 9

cantilever mount 17

cascaded console switch configurations 26, 27, 28

cascading console switches 25

cascading console switches matrix 25

cascading console switches, overview 25

components 9

components, identification 9, 11

composite device limitations, USB 2.0 60

configuration, restoring 35

configuration, saving 34

configuring Minicom 66

configuring session options 42

configuring the console switch 29

configuring the console switch NIC 69

Configuring the console switch using the remote

OBWI 29

configuring, local console UI 29

connecting, console switch 19

connecting, interface adapter 24

connection length 73

connection problems 30

connections, appliance 53

connections, verfiying 20

connectors 9

console switch serial management 66

console switch, canti-lever mount 17

console switch, configuration 29

console switch, connecting 19

console switch, installing 14

console switch, rack mounting 14

console switch, serial management 66

console switch, side-mount 17

console switch, standard mount 15

console switches, cascading 25

contacting HP 77

debug messages, enable 68

Declaration of Conformity 76

disconnecting an active session 55

DNS settings 37

enabling TFTP 70

establishing, LAN connections 66

European Union notice 76

features 6, 9

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

notice 76

Filtering target devices 32

FIPS cryptographic module 7

firewall settings, configuring 30

firmware, upgrading console switch 33

frequently asked questions 75

General network settings 36

HP IP Console Viewer 21

HP technical support 77

HyperTerminal, configuring 66

installation checklist 14

installation overview 14

installation, cantilever mount 17

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