HP Server Console 0x2x16 HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 3

Contents Component identification ...6 Console switch components ...6 Interface adapter with Virtual Media components 7 Installing the console switch ...9 Installation overview ...9 Rack-mount safety instructions...9 Installation checklist ...9 Console switch kit contents ...9 Required items not included ...10 Optional item...10 Required tools ...10 Rack-mounting the console switch ...10 Performing a side-mount type A installation 11 Performing a side-mount type B installation 12 Performing a standard-mount installation 13 Performing a cantilever-mount type A installation 15 Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation 17 Connecting the console switch ...18 HP IP Console Viewer overview...20 Installing the interface adapter ...21 Interface adapter overview ...21 Connecting the interface adapter ...21 Cascading console switches...23 Cascading console switches overview...23 Cascading console switches matrix 23 Cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24 Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media cascade configuration...26 Local port operation ...28 Local port operation overview ...28 Accessing the Main dialog box ...28 Viewing servers by name, EID, or port 29 Soft switching ...30 Soft switching to a server...30 Soft switching to a previous server 30 Disconnecting from a server ...30 Using basic OSD navigation keys...30 Managing routine tasks for servers ...31 Changing the display behavior ...32 Controlling the status flag ...33 Assigning device types...35 Changing the keyboard language 36 Changing network configurations ...37 Contents 3