HP Hewlett Packard Switch 531671 001 User Manual

HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
User Guide  
Part Number 531671-001  
March 2009 (First Edition)  
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
Overview  
The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ships with rack-mounting brackets for easy integration into the  
rack. Stabilize the rack in a permanent location before installing the equipment. Avoid uneven loading or  
overloading of the rack cabinets.  
Installation checklist  
Before installation, refer to the following lists to be sure that all of the listed components were received.  
Console switch kit contents  
Console switch  
Power cords  
Rack mounting kit  
Serial cable  
Documentation kit  
This kit might contain extra hardware for your convenience.  
Required items not included  
Interface adapters  
One interface adapter is needed for each server or device.  
o
o
o
o
USB  
PS2  
Serial  
HP BladeSystem  
UTP CAT 5 cable or higher  
Required tools  
The following tools are required for some procedures:  
Phillips screwdriver  
Cage nut insertion tool (included with your original rack hardware kit)  
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Rack-mounting the console switch  
WARNING: For safe use, do not mount this product with the rear panel, which is the side of  
the console switch with I/O connectors and the AC power inlet, facing downward (facing the  
floor).  
1.  
2.  
Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rack, connect the console switch to  
a power source, using the power cords provided, and power on the unit.  
An activity indicator light is displayed after a few seconds. If the activity indicator light does not  
display, be sure that the power is on, the power cord is connected, and the power source is valid.  
Choose one of the following configurations:  
o
o
o
Standard-mount  
Cantilever-mount  
Side-mount  
Performing a standard-mount installation  
1.  
2.  
Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch.  
Attach the short 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed.  
3.  
4.  
If not already installed, install a cage nut behind each rear rail.  
Slide the console switch into the rear of the 1U product.  
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5.  
Secure the console switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side.  
Performing a cantilever-mount installation  
1.  
2.  
Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch.  
Attach the short 1U brackets to the console switch as indicated in step 2 ("Performing a standard-  
mount installation" on page 7) of performing standard-mount installation.  
3.  
Install up to six cage nuts.  
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Secure the console switch to the rails using the appropriate number of M-6 screws.  
Performing a side-mount installation  
1.  
2.  
Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch.  
Attach the side-mounting brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed.  
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3.  
Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the U locations on each side of the rack.  
4.  
Install four cage nuts into the side-mounting bracket U locations.  
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Secure the console switch to the rails, using four M-6 screws, two on each side.  
NOTE: Some racks enable you to use four sheet metal screws in place of M-6 screws and  
cage nuts.  
Console switch components  
Item  
1
Description  
Power cord connector  
2
Power switch  
3
Fan  
4
Serial management connector  
Console port A USB ports (keyboard/mouse only)  
Console port A keyboard connector  
Console port A video connector  
Console port A mouse connector  
RJ-45 tiering port (designated by the letter A)  
Server connection ports 1–8  
Server connection ports 9–16*  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
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Item  
12  
Description  
Console port B video connector  
Console port B mouse connector  
Console port B keyboard connector  
Console port B USB ports (keyboard/mouse only)  
Activity indicator light  
13  
14  
15  
16  
*Additional ports are only available on the 0x2x16 console switch.  
Connecting the local console switch  
1.  
Connect the local keyboard, video, and mouse to the console switch.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:  
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety  
feature.  
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all  
times.  
Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.  
Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against  
it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord  
extends from the storage system.  
2.  
3.  
Plug the console switch power cord into a power source.  
Power on the console switch. The activity indicator light ("Console switch components" on page 11)  
powers on.  
4.  
Power on the monitor.  
The following figure shows one possible configuration for your console switch system.  
Item  
1
Description  
Local console  
Console switch  
2
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Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter  
Interface adapter overview  
An interface adapter (sold separately) is required for the console switch system to function properly. An  
interface adapter connects UTP CAT5 or higher cables to PS/2 or USB connections and establishes a  
KVM session to a server.  
NOTE: UTP CAT5 or higher cables are used throughout the examples in this guide.  
Connecting the interface adapters  
1.  
Connect a UTP CAT5 cable or higher to the server connection port ("Console switch components" on  
page 11) on the console switch.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 connector on the interface adapter.  
Connect the interface adapter to the appropriate connectors on the server.  
Repeat the preceding steps to connect additional servers to this system, if needed.  
The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system  
with an interface adapter.  
Item  
1
Description  
Server  
2
Console switch  
USB interface adapter  
PS/2 interface adapter  
3
4
To add server names, see Assigning names to servers (on page 36).  
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Cascading console switches  
Compatible console switch models  
This product supports only one level of cascading. Before you cascade console switches, review the  
following information.  
To ensure optimum equipment performance while cascading console switches, follow the proper  
powering-on sequence—power on the console switches, monitor, and then servers.  
CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. If interface adapters are used  
to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur.  
NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
and all attached interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and  
mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to access the local OSD.  
HP IP Console Switch  
CAUTION: Do not use an interface adapter to cascade an HP IP Console Switch with an HP  
KVM Server Console Switch G2. If an interface adapter is used to cascade these products,  
undesirable operations might occur.  
CAUTION: While cascading console switches, be sure that the HP KVM Server Console Switch  
G2 is cascaded below the HP IP Console Switch. Undesirable operations might occur if these  
specific cascading sequences are not followed.  
The following HP IP Console Switches can be integrated into the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
system. Compatible HP IP Console Switch models include:  
2 x 1 x 16 [PN AF601A]  
4 x 1 x 16 [PN AF602A]  
All HP IP Console Switches must have the latest SoftPaq firmware upgrade when cascaded.  
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Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration  
Item  
1
Description  
Server  
2
PS/2 interface adapter or USB interface adapter*  
UTP CAT5 cable or higher  
UTP CAT5 cable or higher  
KVM cable  
3
4
5
6
Main HP IP Console Switch  
Local port  
7
8
Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch  
*Not shown  
Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
Locate a UTP CAT5 cable or higher and connect one end to the server connection port on the cascaded  
HP KVM Server Console Switch G2.  
NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
and all attached interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and  
mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to access the local OSD.  
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The following figure shows a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 cascaded to another HP KVM Server  
Console Switch G2. The top console switch is the main console switch. The bottom console switch is the  
cascaded console switch.  
CAUTION: Do not use interface adapters to cascade one HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
system with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system. If interface adapters are used  
to cascade these products, undesirable operations might occur.  
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Local port operation  
Overview  
The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system has at least one local port (based on the specific model)  
on the rear panel ("Console switch components" on page 11) that enables the user to connect a  
keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access.  
Use the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17) to view, configure, and control  
servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system.  
Accessing the Main dialog box  
To access the Main dialog box, choose one of the following default key sequences.  
Print Scrn  
Ctrl + Ctrl  
To configure the following additional key sequences, see Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 22).  
Alt + Alt  
Shift + Shift  
NOTE: You can press the Alt, Shift, or Ctrl key twice within one second to launch the OSD.  
You can use this key sequence where you see Print Scrn. For more information see, Accessing  
the Menu dialog box (on page 22).  
The Main dialog box appears.  
Button  
Description  
Clear  
Enables you to clear all offline interface adapters.  
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Button  
Description  
Disconnect  
Enables you to disconnect the local KVM session.  
Setup  
Enables you to access the Setup dialog box and configure the  
OSD.  
Commands  
Enables you to access the Commands dialog box.  
Viewing servers  
You can view servers by name, port, or by the unique EID embedded in each interface adapter.  
Viewing the Port column  
When you launch the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17) for the first time,  
an OSD-generated port list appears.  
The Port column indicates the port to which a server is connected. For example, in the following figure,  
the first number represents the port number of the first console switch and the second number represents  
the port number of the cascaded console switch port to which the server is connected.  
Port number Port number of Server status  
Description  
of the first  
console  
switch  
the cascaded  
console switch  
icon displayed  
16  
01  
The server is connected to port 01 of the 2 x 8 HP  
KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM  
Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 16 of  
the first HP KVM Server Console Switch.  
14  
02  
The server is connected to port 02 of the 2 x 16 HP  
KVM Server Console Switch, and that HP KVM  
Server Console Switch is cascaded from port 14 of  
the first HP KVM Server Console Switch.  
04  
05  
The server is connected to the first console switch  
and the interface adapter is not connected, or the  
server is powered off.  
The server is connected to the first console switch  
and is active.  
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Viewing the Server Status column  
The status of each server in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is indicated by the icons in the  
Item  
Description  
The interface adapter is connected directly, cascaded through an HP KVM Server Console  
Switch, or powered on.  
The interface adapter is not connected or the server is powered off.  
The interface adapter is being upgraded.  
This symbol identifies the port to which the console switch is connected.  
This symbol identifies the port to which you are connected and viewing.  
This symbol identifies another active port to which you are not connected.  
Selecting servers  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), you can select specific  
servers. When you select a new server, the console switch reconfigures the KVM to the setting for the  
selected server.  
Double-click the server Name, EID, or Port.  
If the display order of the server list is by Port (the Port button is clicked), enter the port number and  
press the Enter key.  
If the display order of the server list is by Name or EID number, enter the first few letters of the name  
of the server or the EID number to establish it as unique, and then press the Enter key.  
NOTE: The EID is an electronic identification number, found on the interface adapter cable  
label, automatically assigned to the interface adapter.  
Soft switching  
Soft switching is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch to a server by  
pressing the Print Scrn key, entering the first few characters of the server's name or port number, and  
pressing the Enter key.  
Soft switching to a server  
If the display order of your server list is by port, press the Print Scrn key, select the Port, and press the  
Enter key.  
If the display order of your server list is by name, press the Print Scrn key, select the Name, and press the  
Enter key.  
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Configuring switches for soft switching  
1.  
2.  
3.  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Menu. The  
Menu dialog box appears.  
For Screen Delay Time, enter the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog box  
displays after the Print Scrn key is pressed.  
Click OK to save settings.  
Soft switching to a previous server  
Press the Print Scrn key, then press the Backspace key. This key combination toggles between the previous  
and current connection.  
Disconnecting from a server  
Press the Print Scrn key and press the Alt+0 keys, or click Disconnect.  
This leaves no server selected and the console switch is in a free state. The status flag ("Controlling the  
status flag" on page 23) on the OSD appears as Free.  
Using basic OSD navigation keys  
Keystroke  
Print Scrn  
Description  
Opens the OSD Main dialog box. Press the Print Scrn key twice to send the  
Print Scrn keystroke to the currently selected device.  
F1  
Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box.  
Esc  
Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the  
previous dialog box. In the Main dialog box, it closes the OSD and returns to  
the selected server. In a message box, it closes the pop-up box and returns to  
the current dialog box.  
Alt  
Opens dialog boxes, selects options, and executes actions, when used in  
combination with the other keys.  
Alt + X  
Alt + 0  
Enter  
Closes the current dialog box and returns to the previous dialog box.  
Selects the OK button and returns to the previous dialog box.  
Completes the console switch operation in the Main dialog box and exits the  
OSD.  
Single-click, Enter  
Print Scrn, Backspace  
Print Scrn, Alt + 0  
Selects the text, in a text box, for editing and enables the left and right arrow  
keys to move the cursor. Press the Enter key again to quit Edit mode.  
Toggles back to the previous selection if no other keystrokes have been  
entered.  
Disengages the user immediately from a server–no server is selected. Status  
Flag displays Free. (This only applies to the 0 on the keyboard, not the  
keypad.)  
Print Scrn, Pause  
Activates the Screen Saver mode immediately and prevents access to that  
particular console if it is password protected.  
Up or Down arrows  
Moves the cursor from line to line.  
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Keystroke  
Description  
Right or Left arrows  
Moves the cursor between columns. When editing a text box, these keys move  
the cursor within the column.  
Page Up or Page Down  
Ctrl + Ctrl, Shift + Shift  
or Alt + Alt  
Pages up and down through Name and Port lists.  
Activates OSD.  
Home or End  
Backspace  
Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list.  
Erases characters in a text box.  
Delete  
Deletes current selection in the Scan dialog box or characters in a text box.  
Deletes from current selection to all lines below it when editing a scan list.  
Adds numbers from the keyboard or keypad.  
Shift, Delete  
Numbers  
Caps Lock  
Disables the user. (Use the Shift key to change case.)  
Configuring the Setup dialog box  
You can configure the console switch and manage routine tasks for your servers from the Setup dialog  
Accessing the Setup dialog box  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Setup. The Setup dialog  
box appears.  
Managing routine tasks for servers  
Button  
Function  
Menu  
Changes the server listing between numerically by port or EID number and  
alphabetically by name. After you press Print Scrn, changes the delay time before  
the Main dialog box appears.  
Flag  
Changes the display, timing, color, and location of the status flag.  
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Button  
Function  
Broadcast  
Scan  
Controls multiple servers simultaneously through keyboard and mouse actions.  
Sets up custom scan patters for up to 16 servers.  
Security  
Sets password to restrict server access. A valid password must be alphanumeric and  
contain a minimum of five characters and a maximum of 15 characters. Permitted  
characters are case sensitive and can consist of A–Z, 0–9, spaces and hyphens.  
Enables the Screen Saver mode.  
Switch  
Changes the Switch mode to preemptive or cooperative.  
Changes the keyboard country code reported by the interface adapter if queried.  
Keyboard  
Language  
Enables a user to change the language displayed in the OSD. Changes the  
language for help text, key mapping, and all screens.  
Devices  
Names  
Identifies device types attached to the console switch, including servers and other  
legacy console switches. You can also modify the type of legacy console switches.  
Enables you to name the interface adapter.  
Changing the display behavior  
From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu dialog box" on page 22), the display order of servers,  
HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to delay display of the OSD after  
pressing the Print Scrn key can be changed. The display order setting alters how servers display in several  
screens, including the Main, Devices, and Broadcast dialog boxes.  
Accessing the Menu dialog box  
To access the Menu dialog from the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17),  
click Setup>Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.  
Selecting the display order of servers  
1.  
From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu dialog box" on page 22), select Name to display  
servers alphabetically by name.  
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-or-  
Select EID to display servers numerically by interface adapter ID number.  
-or-  
Select Port to display servers numerically by port number.  
2.  
Click OK to save settings.  
-or-  
Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.  
Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command  
1.  
Select the desired hot key sequence.  
Clearing all boxes leaves the Print Screen as the default option.  
Choose one of the following options:  
2.  
o
o
Click OK to save settings  
Click X or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.  
Setting a screen delay time  
Setting a time to delay the display of the OSD enables you to complete a soft switch ("Soft switching" on  
page 19) without displaying the OSD. It is strongly recommended to leave the number of seconds (0-9)  
the OSD is delayed to the default (0).  
1.  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), enter the number of  
seconds (0–9) the OSD is delayed after pressing the Print Scrn key. Entering 0 instantly displays the  
OSD with no delay.  
2.  
Click OK to save settings.  
-or-  
Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.  
Controlling the status flag  
The status flag appears on the desktop and shows the Name or EID number of the selected server or the  
status of a particular port. Use the Flag dialog box ("Accessing the Flag dialog box" on page 24) to  
change the flag display by server name or EID number or to change the flag color, opacity, display time,  
and location on the desktop.  
Flag  
Description  
Flag type by name  
Flag type by EID number  
Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all  
systems  
Flag indicating that the broadcast is activated  
Flag indicating that the user is in share mode  
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Flag  
Description  
Control used to set flag position  
Accessing the Flag dialog box  
dialog box appears.  
Displaying the status flag  
1.  
determine what information appears.  
2.  
Select Displayed to show the flag constantly, or select Timed to display the flag for only five seconds  
after soft switching.  
3.  
4.  
Select a flag color in Display Color.  
In the Display Mode, select Opaque for a solid-color flag or Transparent to see the desktop through  
the flag.  
5.  
Position the status flag on the desktop:  
a. Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen.  
b. Left-click and hold the title bar and drag to the desired location.  
c. Right-click to return to the Flag dialog box.  
6.  
Choose one of the following options:  
o
o
Click OK to save settings.  
Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.  
NOTE: Changes made to the position flag are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog  
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Broadcasting to servers  
Analog users can simultaneously control more than one server in a system to be sure that all selected  
servers receive identical input. For each server receiving the broadcast, you can choose to broadcast  
keystrokes and mouse movements independently.  
NOTE: During broadcast, any users connected to a broadcast server will be disconnected and  
unable to access any servers.  
NOTE: You can broadcast to only one server per Expansion Module connection.  
Accessing the Broadcast dialog box  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Broadcast. The  
Broadcast dialog box appears.  
Activating the Broadcast dialog box  
To activate broadcasting, from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on  
page 38), select Broadcast Enable.  
To deactivate broadcasting, from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on  
page 38), clear Broadcast Enable.  
Broadcasting keystrokes  
The keyboard statistics must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes  
identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards. While  
the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously,  
some servers can inhibit and thereby delay the transmission.  
Broadcasting selected servers  
1.  
Select the keyboard and mouse using one of the following options:  
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o
o
From the Broadcast dialog box ("Accessing the Broadcast dialog box" on page 25), select the  
keyboard and mouse checkboxes for the servers that are to receive the broadcast commands.  
Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target server. Then press the Alt + K  
keys to select the keyboard checkbox and/or the Alt + M keys to select the mouse checkbox.  
Repeat the step for additional servers.  
2.  
Choose one of the following options:  
o
o
Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box.  
Click X or press the Esc key to return to the Main dialog box.  
3.  
4.  
on page 38), select Broadcast Enable to activate broadcasting.  
From the user station, enter the information or perform the mouse movements you want to broadcast.  
NOTE: Access by a second local user is disabled when broadcast mode is enabled. Only  
servers within the list are accessible.  
Broadcasting mouse movements  
For the mouse to work accurately, all systems must have identical mouse drivers, desktops (such as  
identically placed icons), and video resolutions. In addition, the mouse must be in exactly the same place  
on all screens. Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve, broadcasting mouse  
movements to multiple systems can have unpredictable results.  
Setting up a scan pattern  
In Scan mode ("Activating Scan mode" on page 28), the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
automatically scans port to port (server to server).You can select up to 16 servers from a list of all servers  
attached to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2. You can display the list by either server name or EID  
number by clicking the appropriate button. Selecting the checkbox beside each server to be added to the  
scan list creates the scan list. The creation of a scan list does not start Scan mode. You must enable Scan  
mode through the Scan Enable checkbox on the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands  
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Accessing the Scan dialog box  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Scan. The Scan  
dialog box appears.  
Adding servers to the scan list  
1.  
From the Scan dialog box ("Activating Scan mode" on page 28), select the checkbox beside each  
server to be added to the scan list.  
-or-  
Double-click a server name or port.  
-or-  
Press the Alt key plus the number of the server you want to scan. You can select up to 16 servers.  
2.  
3.  
In the Scan Time box, enter the number of seconds (from 3 to 99) before the scan moves to the next  
server in the sequence.  
Click OK to save settings.  
-or-  
Click Clear to remove all servers from the scan list.  
IMPORTANT: Selecting the checkbox beside each server to be added to the scan list creates  
the scan list. The creation of a scan list does not start the Scan mode. You must enable Scan  
mode through the Scan Enable checkbox on the Commands dialog box.  
NOTE: Servers will be scanned in the order they are selected. If you remove a server from the  
Device Modify dialog box later, the change can affect a custom scan pattern.  
Removing servers from the scan list  
1.  
From the Scan dialog box ("Activating Scan mode" on page 28), click the server to be removed.  
-or-  
Double-click a server name or port.  
-or-  
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Click Clear to remove all servers from the scan list.  
Click OK to save settings.  
2.  
Activating Scan mode  
1.  
Enable.  
2.  
Click X to close the Commands dialog box.  
NOTE: The scanning begins as soon as you click Scan.  
Deactivating Scan mode  
If the OSD is open, select a server.  
-or-  
If the OSD is not open, move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. Scanning stops at the currently  
selected server.  
-or-  
Enable. Any active connections on the local port are disconnected.  
Setting local console switch security  
The OSD enables you to set security on the local port consoles. You can establish a Screen Saver mode  
that engages after the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 remains unused for a user-definable time  
delay. When engaged, the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 remains locked until any key is pressed or  
the mouse is moved. Then you can enter the password to log in.  
Use the Security dialog box ("Accessing the Security dialog box" on page 29) to lock your HP KVM  
Server Console Switch G2 with password protection, set or change the password, and enable the screen  
saver.  
NOTE: If a password has been previously set, you must enter the password before you can  
access the Security dialog box.  
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Accessing the Security dialog box  
Security dialog box appears.  
Changing the password  
1.  
From the Security dialog box ("Accessing the Security dialog box" on page 29), click the New field  
or double-click the New field.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Enter the new password in the New field, and then press the Enter key.  
In the Repeat field, re-enter the password and press the Enter key.  
Click OK to change the password.  
IMPORTANT: A valid password must be alphanumeric and be 5 to 15 characters in length.  
Permitted characters are case-sensitive and can consist of A–Z, 0–9, spaces, and hyphens.  
Setting password protection  
1.  
From the Security dialog box ("Accessing the Security dialog box" on page 29), set your password  
as described in the previous procedure ("Changing the password" on page 29).  
2.  
3.  
Select Enable Screen Saver.  
Enter the number of minutes for Time Delay (from 1 to 99) to delay activation of password protection  
and the screen saver feature.  
4.  
5.  
(Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds and returns you to the  
Security dialog box.  
Click OK to save settings.  
CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of energy mode with monitors not  
compliant with Energy Star®.  
Logging in to the console switch  
1.  
Press any key on the keyboard, or move the mouse. The Authorize dialog box appears.  
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2.  
Enter the password, and then click OK.  
Removing the password protection  
1.  
2.  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Security.  
Choose one of the following options:  
o
o
In the Security dialog box, click the New field and press the Enter key.  
Double-click the New field, leave the New field blank, and press the Enter key.  
3.  
4.  
Choose one of the following options:  
o
o
Click the Repeat field and press the Enter key.  
Double-click the Repeat field, leave the Repeat field blank, and press the Enter key.  
Click OK if you want to eliminate the password.  
Resetting a console switch password  
1.  
2.  
Press any key on the keyboard, or move the mouse. The Authorize dialog box appears.  
Enter helpin the password field. A dialog box appears with an HP technical support phone number  
(1-800-474-6836), a 16-bit key, and the EID number of the console switch.  
3.  
Call HP technical support ("HP contact information" on page 47). Give the service person your 16-  
bit key and EID number of the console switch. A one-time unlock code, which is specific to your  
console switch, is given to you.  
4.  
5.  
Enter the one-time unlock code in the field.  
Click OK. Your previous console switch password is deleted.  
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Exiting screen saver mode  
To exit the Screen Saver mode, press any key or move the mouse. The Main dialog box ("Accessing the  
Main dialog box" on page 17) is displayed.  
Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection  
1.  
If your HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 does not require a password to gain access to the  
-or-  
If your HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is password protected, refer to the Deactivating the  
Screen Saver (on page 31) section, then go to step 2.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Select Enable Screen Saver.  
Enter the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (1 to 99) to delay activation of the screen saver.  
(Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds, then returns you to the  
Security dialog box.  
5.  
Click OK to save settings.  
CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of energy mode with monitors not  
compliant with Energy Star®.  
NOTE: No server is selected after the activation of the screen saver mode disconnects the user  
from a server. The status flag displays Free.  
Deactivating the screen saver  
1.  
From the Security dialog box ("Accessing the Security dialog box" on page 29), deselect Enable  
Screen Saver.  
2.  
Click OK to save settings.  
To immediately activate the screen saver, press the Print Scrn key, and then press the Pause key. This  
command only works when the user is connected to a server.  
Configuring the Switch and Share modes  
The Switch window can be used to set one of the following switch modes:  
Preemptive (default setting)—Enables any user to select any server at any time; a request from  
another user disconnects the current user without warning.  
Cooperative—Maintains the current user connection; the current user will not be disconnected if  
another user requests connection.  
You can also enable or disable Share mode and specify a time-out period from the Switch window. Share  
mode enables two users to access a primary server.  
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Accessing the Switch dialog box  
1.  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Switch. The  
Switch window appears.  
Setting the Switch and Share modes  
1.  
2.  
Access the Switch window ("Accessing the Switch dialog box" on page 32).  
Select either Preemptive or Cooperative as the Switch mode. For more information, see Configuring  
the Switch and Share modes (on page 31).  
3.  
4.  
5.  
(Optional) Select Share Enable.  
Specify the share time-out period.  
Choose one of the following options:  
o
o
Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup window.  
Click X or press the Esc key to exit without saving the settings.  
Changing the keyboard language  
You can select the language for all USB Interface Adapters connected to the console switch.  
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Accessing the Keyboard dialog box  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Keyboard. The  
Keyboard dialog box appears.  
Selecting the keyboard language  
1.  
From the Keyboard dialog box ("Accessing the Keyboard dialog box" on page 33), select the  
keyboard country code. A Keyboard Warning appears.  
2.  
Click OK.  
Setting the OSD interface language  
You can use the Language window to configure the OSD interface languages.  
1.  
Access the Setup ("Accessing the Setup dialog box" on page 21) window.  
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2.  
Click Language. The Language window appears.  
3.  
4.  
Select the desired language.  
Choose one of the following options:  
o
o
Click OK to change the OSD interface language and return to the Setup window.  
Click X or press the Esc key to exit without changing the keyboard language.  
Assigning device types  
While the console switch automatically discovers cascaded Compaq Server Console Switches attached to  
your unit, you must specify the number of ports on the cascade Compaq Server Console Switch through  
Accessing the Devices dialog box  
Devices dialog box appears.  
NOTE: The Modify button is only available if a configurable Compaq Server Console Switch is  
selected.  
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When the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 discovers a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2,  
the port numbering changes automatically to accommodate each server. For example, if the HP KVM  
Server Console Switch G2 is connected to port 02, the switch port is listed as 02, and each server under  
it is numbered sequentially 02-01, 02-02, and so on.  
However, when a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console  
Switch, you must select the number of ports on the Compaq Server Console Switch through the Device  
Modify dialog box.  
Modifying device types  
1.  
number.  
2.  
Click Modify. The Device Modify dialog box appears.  
3.  
Select the number of ports supported by the cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch. If the number  
of ports on the tiered switch is not listed, click Other and enter a port number between 4 and 24.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Click OK.  
Repeat the previous steps for each port the user wants to assign a device type.  
Choose one of the following options:  
o
o
Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings.  
Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.  
NOTE: Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the  
Devices dialog box.  
Accessing the Names dialog box  
Names dialog box appears.  
NOTE: If the server list has changed since it was last displayed, the mouse cursor turns into an  
hourglass as the list automatically updates. No mouse or keyboard input is accepted until the  
list update is complete.  
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Assigning server names  
Use the Names dialog box ("Accessing the Names dialog box" on page 35) to identify individual servers  
or serial devices by name rather than by port number. The Names list is always sorted by port order, and  
the names are stored in the Interface Adapter. If you move the Interface Adapter or server to another  
switch port, the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 recognizes the names and configurations.  
Assigning names to servers  
1.  
From the Names dialog box ("Accessing the Names dialog box" on page 35), select the name or  
port number and click Modify. The Name Modify dialog box appears.  
2.  
In the New Name field, enter a name. Names can be 1 to 15 characters in length. Permitted  
characters are case-sensitive and can consist of A–Z, 0–9, spaces, and hyphens.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box.  
Repeat steps the previous steps for each server in the system.  
Choose one of the following options:  
o
o
Click OK to save settings.  
Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.  
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NOTE: Changes made in the Name Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the  
Names dialog box.  
Managing console switch tasks using the OSD  
You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system from the Commands dialog box  
("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on page 38) with the OSD, including:  
Engaging Scan mode ("Activating Scan mode" on page 28) and Broadcast mode  
Managing user connections  
Running diagnostics  
Updating your firmware  
Feature  
Purpose  
Broadcast Enable  
Begins broadcasting to your servers. Configures a server list for broadcasting under  
the Setup dialog box.  
Scan Enable  
IA Status  
Begins scanning your servers. Sets up a list for scanning in the Setup dialog box.  
Upgrades multiple interface adapters simultaneously.  
Display Versions  
Displays version information for the console switch, and firmware information for  
individual interface adapters. Enables you to upgrade individual interface adapter  
firmware.  
Run Diagnostics  
Validates the integrity of your system, including memory, firmware CRC,  
communication interfaces, switch controllers, local and remote video, and interface  
adapters.  
Device Reset  
Log Out  
Resets local console PS2 devices  
Logs you out of the OSD. If password protection is enabled, you must enter the  
screen saver password to continue logging out of the OSD.  
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Accessing the Commands dialog box  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Commands. The  
Commands dialog box appears.  
NOTE: The Log Out button is only active if a password is set. For more information on setting  
a password, see Setting password protection (on page 29).  
Running system diagnostics  
Clicking Run Diagnostics ("Activating Run Diagnostics" on page 39) runs a command to check the main  
board functions subsystems (memory, intra-board communications, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2  
control, and the video channels) for each system controller.  
Test  
Description  
Memory Test  
Reports the condition of the main board RAM. This indicator displays the results of  
the memory tests performed at system reboot.  
Firmware CRCs  
Comm Interfaces  
Switch Controller  
Local Video  
Validates the current firmware images stored in the system FLASH by comparing a  
CRC value on each image and comparing those results to the expected values.  
Verifies the intra-board communication subsystems are accessible and functional by  
querying the communications controller and performing basic register level tests.  
Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible and functional by querying the  
switch matrix controller and performing basic register level tests.  
Verifies that all the video channel subsystems are accessible, functional, and  
performing basic register level tests.  
Online IAs  
Offline IAs  
Indicates the total number of currently connected and powered interface adapters.  
Indicates the number of interface adapters that have been connected successfully in  
the past and are powered down.  
Suspect IAs  
Indicates the number of interface adapters that have been detected but are either  
unavailable for connection or have dropped packets during the ping tests.  
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Activating Run Diagnostics  
1.  
Diagnostics. A warning message appears indicating that all users will be disconnected.  
2.  
Choose one of the following options:  
o
o
Click OK to begin. All users are disconnected, and the Diagnostics dialog box appears.  
Click X or press the Esc key to exit the dialog box without running a diagnostic test.  
3.  
As each test is finished, a pass or fail symbol appears.  
A green circle indicates a passed test and a red X indicates a failed test. The test is complete when  
the last test symbol displays.  
4.  
5.  
(Optional) If you have any offline interface adapters, you can click Clear to remove them from the  
list.  
(Optional) If you have any suspect interface adapters, you can click Display. The Suspect interface  
adapter dialog box is appears. If there are no suspect interface adapters, the Display button does  
not appear.  
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Device Reset  
If your local PS/2 keyboard and mouse lock up, you can re-establish operation of these peripherals by  
issuing a device reset. The device reset function resets the local PS/2 keyboard and mouse for the local  
console.  
1.  
2.  
From the Main dialog box, click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.  
Click Device Reset. A warning appears.  
Displaying version information  
The Versions dialog box ("Accessing the Version dialog box" on page 40) enables you to view the HP  
KVM Server Console Switch G2 versions, as well as keyboard and mouse information for the currently  
selected server.  
Accessing the Version dialog box  
NOTE: Provide the application version number when communicating with HP customer service  
centers.  
1.  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click  
Commands>Versions. The Version dialog box appears. The top half of the box lists the firmware  
application and subsystem versions in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2.  
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Upgrading the firmware  
Upgrading the console switch firmware  
1.  
Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the PC (must be running Microsoft® Windows®) and to  
the serial port ("Console switch components" on page 11) on the rear panel of the HP KVM Server  
Console Switch G2.  
2.  
Go to the folder where the firmware files are saved and run the ApplianceUpDate.exe file.  
NOTE: The .bin files must be in the same folder as the ApplianceUpDate.exe file.  
3.  
4.  
Enter the COM port number being used to load the firmware.  
Click Load. The update process begins.  
The update process has three updates—Loading Application Firmware, Loading Graphics Chip, and  
Loading System Data. You see a progress bar for each of those three updates. The firmware update  
is not done until all updates have been loaded. When the firmware is updated, the following  
message, indicating "Update Complete" appears.  
5.  
Click Done.  
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware  
The Interface Adapter firmware can be loaded individually ("Loading interface adapter firmware  
simultaneously" on page 42). The servers attached to the interface adapters must be powered on while  
upgrading the firmware.  
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Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously  
1.  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Commands>IA  
Status. The IA Status dialog box appears.  
2.  
Select PS/2, USB, or Serial, and then click Upgrade. The IA Upgrade dialog box appears.  
NOTE: You can configure automatic upgrades of all interface adapters connected to the  
console switch by checking the Auto Upgrade box in the IA Status window.  
3.  
4.  
Click OK to save settings.  
The OSD indicators appear yellow while the upgrade is in progress. The indicators change to red  
and then to green when the upgrade is complete.  
NOTE: Wait until the OSD indicators are displayed as green before continuing.  
Loading interface adapter firmware individually  
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NOTE: This method of loading the interface adapter firmware will always overwrite the current  
version of firmware in the interface adapter. HP recommends upgrading your interface  
which only upgrades interface adapters needing a new version of firmware.  
1.  
From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Commands>Display  
Versions. The Version dialog box appears.  
2.  
Click IA. The IA Selection dialog box appears.  
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Select the individual interface adapter, and click Version. The IA Version dialog box appears.  
4.  
Click Load Firmware.  
Decommissioning an interface adapter  
IMPORTANT: Decommissioning an interface adapter restores the factory defaults, removing  
any assigned server names and resetting any other configurations, while leaving the EID  
unchanged. After decommissioning an interface adapter, reboot the server connected to the  
interface adapter before using it again.  
1.  
Access the Commands window. For more information, see Accessing the Main dialog box (on page  
17).  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Click Display Version. The Version window appears.  
Click IA. The IA Selection window appears.  
Select a server that is connected to the rack console switch with an interface adapter.  
Click Decommission.  
Click OK.  
To close the Target Selection window, click X or press the Esc key.  
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Troubleshooting  
Connection length requirements  
The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 offers optimum video performance when the distance between  
the server and console switch is 15 m (50 ft) or less (1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz). The system is capable of  
operation at distances up to 30 m (100 ft) at reduced video resolutions (800 x 640 at 60 Hz, worst  
case).  
Distance  
1280 x 1024  
1024 x 768  
800 x 640  
15.24 m (50 ft)  
22.86 m (75 ft)  
30.48 m (100 ft)  
X
X
X
X
X
Troubleshooting table  
Problem  
Solution  
The local user cannot view the OSD copyright  
notice.  
Be sure that the power source is valid.  
Be sure that the cables are connected properly.  
Be sure that the monitor is valid.  
The OSD copyright notice is distorted.  
The local user cannot view the OSD flag.  
Preview the preferences in the OSD to determine if the  
local port display has been disabled or set to time out. If  
the preferences are set to not display the OSD flag or to  
have the flag time out, then the OSD flag does not appear.  
The local user cannot activate or view the OSD, Be sure that the local port keyboard is connected properly  
and the OSD flag disappears.  
and that the keyboard is valid.  
The OSD is distorted or not readable on the  
local port video display.  
Be sure that the monitor supports the refresh rate to which  
target server is set.  
The activity indicator light ("Console switch  
components" on page 11) does not display  
when the console switch is powered on.  
Be sure that the console switch is powered on and that  
the power source is valid.  
Be sure that the cables are connected properly  
The system does not recognize the HP IP Console All HP IP Console Switches must be upgraded with  
Switch.  
firmware version 3.0.0 or later.  
The console switch system is inaccessible  
because the password is lost.  
information" on page 47).  
Video displays are all green or red.  
Check the UTP CAT5 cable for breaks or bad crimps.  
Check the VGA connection for bent pins.  
The screen saver does not turn on.  
Be sure to click OK to confirm the screen saver selection.  
Click X or press the Esc key to cancel the command.  
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Problem  
Solution  
When connecting a serial interface adapter to a  
server running Linux Red Hat or SLES, the  
numeric keypad keys on a PC keyboard do not  
map to VT100 emulation under the Linux shell.  
Using the numeric keypad with the vi text editor  
causes function characters to appear instead of  
numbers.  
Use the "printenv" command to show the TERM  
assigned under Linux. It can be matched appropriately  
with other termcap entries by editing the profile or  
setting the TERM = "ansi". For PC keyboards, ANSI is  
the most compatible emulation.  
Edit you /etc/inittab as:  
s0:2345:respawn:sbin/agetty -h ttyS0  
115200, 9600 ansi  
Where ttyS0 is the serial device name where the serial  
interface adapter is connected. Then as a shell prompt,  
enter init q, or reboot the system.  
The video resolution is distorted.  
For more information, see the Connection Length Table  
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Technical support  
Before you contact HP  
Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:  
Technical support registration number (if applicable)  
Product serial number  
Product model name and number  
Product identification number  
Applicable error messages  
Add-on boards or hardware  
Third-party hardware or software  
Operating system type and revision level  
HP contact information  
For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller:  
See the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage  
For HP technical support:  
In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States webpage  
o
Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a  
week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.  
o
If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more  
information about Care Packs, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/hps).  
In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage  
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Regulatory compliance notices  
Regulatory compliance identification numbers  
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned  
a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate  
label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance  
information for this product, always refer to this regulatory model number. The regulatory model number is  
not the marketing name or model number of the product.  
Federal Communications Commission notice  
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio  
Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic  
devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore,  
covered by these rules. These rules place computers and related peripheral devices into two classes, A  
and B, depending upon their intended installation. Class A devices are those that may reasonably be  
expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment. Class B devices are those that may  
reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment (for example, personal computers).  
The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device  
as well as additional operating instructions for the user.  
FCC rating label  
The FCC rating label on the device shows the classification (A or B) of the equipment. Class B devices  
have an FCC logo or ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or ID on the label. After  
you determine the class of the device, refer to the corresponding statement.  
Class A equipment  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a  
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct  
the interference at personal expense.  
Class B equipment  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
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energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.  
Declaration of conformity for products marked with  
the FCC logo, United States only  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
For questions regarding this product, contact us by mail or telephone:  
Hewlett-Packard Company  
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded  
or monitored.)  
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone:  
Hewlett-Packard Company  
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
1-281-514-3333  
To identify this product, refer to the part, series, or model number found on the product.  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are  
not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Cables  
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in  
order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.  
Regulatory compliance notices 49  
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Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)  
Class A equipment  
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel  
brouilleur du Canada.  
Class B equipment  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel  
brouilleur du Canada.  
European Union regulatory notice  
This product complies with the following EU Directives:  
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC  
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC  
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards  
(European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this  
product or product family.  
This compliance is indicated by the following conformity marking placed on the product:  
This marking is valid for non-Telecom products and EU harmonized Telecom products (e.g. Bluetooth).  
This marking is valid for EU non-harmonized Telecom products.  
*Notified body number (used only if applicable—refer to the product label)  
Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany  
Regulatory compliance notices 50  
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Japanese notice  
Korean notice  
Class A equipment  
Class B equipment  
Power cord statement for Japan  
Regulatory compliance notices 51  
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Acronyms and abbreviations  
CRC  
cyclic redundant checks  
EID  
electronic identification number  
IA  
interface adapter  
KVM  
keyboard, video, and mouse  
OSD  
on-screen display  
SLES  
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server  
USB  
universal serial bus  
UTP  
unshielded twisted pair  
VDC  
voltage direct-current  
VGA  
video graphics array  
Acronyms and abbreviations 52  
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Index  
console switch, connecting 12  
console switch, managing tasks using OSD 37  
console switch, resetting a password 30  
console switches, cascading 14, 15  
contacting HP 47  
A
accessing the Broadcast dialog box 25  
accessing the keyboard dialog box 33  
accessing the Main dialog box 17  
accessing the Menu dialog box 22  
accessing the Scan dialog box 27  
accessing the Security dialog box 29  
accessing the Setup dialog box 21  
accessing the Switch dialog box 32  
activating Run Diagnostics 39  
controlling the status flag 23  
D
deactivating Scan mode 28  
Declaration of Conformity 49  
decommissioning an interface adapter 44  
display behavior, changing 22  
displaying the status flag 24  
displaying version information 40  
activating Scan mode 28  
activating screen saver mode without password  
protection 31  
adding servers, scan list 27  
assigning device types 34  
assigning server names 36  
E
exiting Screen Saver mode 31  
B
F
Broadcast dialog box 25, 26  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
firmware, loading interface adapter individually 42  
C
Canadian notice 50  
cantilever mount 7  
H
HP IP Console Switch 14  
cascading console switches 14, 15  
changing the keyboard language 32  
changing the USB keyboard language 32  
compatible console switch models 14  
I
installation checklist 6  
installation, side mount 9  
installation, standard-mount 7  
installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 6  
interface adapter configuration 13  
interface adapter firmware, upgrading 41, 42  
configuring soft switching 20  
configuring the interface adapter 13  
configuring the Switch and Share modes 31  
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interface adapter, decommissioning 44  
required items not included 6  
required tools 6  
routine tasks, managing for servers 21  
running system diagnostics 38  
J
Japanese notice 51  
S
K
scan list, adding servers 27  
Scan mode, activating 28  
Scan mode, deactivating 28  
scan pattern, setting up 26  
keyboard language, changing 33  
kit contents 6  
Korean notices 51  
L
screen saver mode, activating without password  
protection 31  
screen saver, deactivating 31  
selecting servers 19  
selecting the display order of servers 22  
server names 36  
server status 19  
server, soft switching 19, 20  
servers, selecting 19  
logging in to the HP KVM Server Console Switch  
M
managing routine tasks for servers 21  
managing server tasks 37  
Menu dialog box 22  
modes, Switch and Share 31, 32  
modifying device types 35  
servers, viewing 18  
setting local console switch security 28, 29, 31  
setting password protection 29  
setting the Switch and Share modes 32  
setting up a scan pattern 26  
side-mount 9  
soft switching 19, 20  
status flag, controlling 23  
Switch mode 31  
N
O
OSCAR, selecting and setting the hot key  
OSCAR, setting the interface language 33  
OSD, managing server tasks 37  
OSD, navigation keys 20  
overview of installation process 6  
system diagnostics 38  
P
T
password protecting the console switch 29  
password, changing 29  
technical support 47  
troubleshooting 45  
V
R
viewing, port column 18  
viewing, server status 19  
rack mounting, console switch 7  
regulatory compliance identification numbers 48  
regulatory compliance notices 48  
removing servers, scan list 27  
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