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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 Several interface adapters are 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 HP USB HP Serial Type Blade c-Class PS2 USB Serial Part number AF605A 262588-B21 336047-B21 373035-B21 HP PS2 with Virtual Media PS2M AF604A HP USB with USB2 Virtual Media* AF603A HP PS2 with PS2MC Virtual Media and CAC HP USB with USBMC Virtual Media and CAC HP Serial G2 True serial AF624A AF623A AF625A Prime function Optimal use Local console access to a blade server KVM console access KVM console access Connecting to a serial interface KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual Media (approximately 12x CD-ROM) for servers with PS/2 connectors KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual Media (approximately 12x CD-ROM) for servers that do not have PS/2 connectors Full-Speed Virtual Media (approximately 6x CD-ROM) and CAC support for servers with PS/2 connectors Full-Speed Virtual Media (approximately 6x CD-ROM) and CAC support for servers with USB connectors Provides access to the serial console 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 *Not supported for use with HP ProLiant G7 servers or earlier Installing the interface adapter 23

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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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

Several interface adapters are 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

c-Class

AF605A

Local console access to a

blade server

For server blades

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 G2

True serial AF625A

Provides access to the serial

console

For servers that require access to the

serial console and all serial-managed

devices

*Not supported for use with HP ProLiant G7 servers or earlier