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HP KVM Server Console Switch
User Guide
October 2003
Part Number 339674-001
HP CONFIDENTIAL
File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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© 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are US registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Energy Star® is a US registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP product
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3 Contents Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 7 Overview..............................................................................................................................................7 Installation Checklist............................................................................................................................7 Kit Contents........................................................................................................................
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4 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Cascading a Compaq Server Console Switch with an HP KVM Server Console Switch..................33 Example of a Compaq Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration..................................35 Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with an HP IP Console Switch ...............................36 Example of an HP IP Console Switch Cascade Configuration...............................................39 Local Port Operation 41 Local Port Opera
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Contents 5 Changing the Password...........................................................................................................64 Setting Password Protection ...................................................................................................64 Logging On to the KVM Server Console Switch ...................................................................65 Removing the Password Protection ........................................................................
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6 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide Acronyms and Abbreviations 91 Index 93 HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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7 Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch In This Section Overview ..................................................................................................................................7 Installation Checklist ................................................................................................................7 Rack Mounting the HP KVM Server Console Switch .............................................................8 Components............................
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8 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide • Firmware CD kit This kit might contain extra hardware for your convenience. Required Items Not Included • PS/2 Interface Adapter or USB Interface Adapter • UTP CAT5 cable (CAT6 and CAT7 may be also used) Optional Items Expansion Module ("Installing the Expansion Module" on page 23) Required Tools • Phillips screwdriver • T-25 Torx driver Rack Mounting the HP KVM Server Console Switch NOTE: Before installing the HP KVM Server Con
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 9 • Cantilever-mount − Type A—Round-hole rails − Type B—Square-hole rails Performing a Side-Mount Type A Installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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10 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 3. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the U locations on each side of the rack. 4. Secure the console switch to the rails using four self-tapping screws, two on each side. Performing a Side-Mount Type B Installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 11 2. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. 3. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the U locations on each side of the rack. HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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12 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 4. Install four cage nuts into the side-mounting bracket U locations. 5. Secure the console switch to the rails, using four M-6 screws, two on each side. Performing a Standard-Mount Installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2. Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 13 3. Install a cage nut behind each rear rail if they have not already been installed. 4. Slide the console switch into the rear of the 1U product. 5. Secure the console switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side. Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type A Installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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14 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 2. Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. 3. Install up to six clip nuts. HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 15 4. Secure the console switch to the rails, using the appropriate number of T-25 Torx screws. Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type B Installation 1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch. 2. Attach the 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed. HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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16 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 3. Install up to six cage nuts. 4. Secure the console switch to the rails using the appropriate number of M-6 screws. HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 17 Components Item Description 1 Power connector 2 Power switch 3 Activity indicator light 4 Serial download connector 5 Keyboard connector 6 Monitor connector 7 Mouse connector 8 RJ-45 Interface port (designated by the letter A) 9 Server connection ports Configuring the KVM Server Console Switch System 1. Connect the Expansion Module ("Installing the Expansion Module" on page 23). 2. Connect the Interface Adapter (
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18 HP KVM Server Console Switch User Guide 3. Power on the HP KVM Server Console Switch. The activity indicator light ("Components" on page 17) powers on. 4. Power on the monitor. 5. Power up the server. The following figure shows one possible configuration for your HP KVM Server Console Switch system. Item Description 1 Server 2 Expansion Module 3 HP KVM Server Console Switch 4 USB Interface Adapter 5 PS/2 Interface Adapter HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.
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Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 19 Adding Server Names You can configure the HP KVM Server Console Switch system through the OSD. When tiered with the IP Console Switch, HP recommends adding server names to the OSD at the local analog station before adding or discovering console switches through the IP Console Viewer. To add server names, refer to the Assigning Server Names (on page 50) section. HP CONFIDENTIAL File Name: 339674-1.doc Last Saved On: 8/14/03 3:54 PM
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