HP Compaq Server Console Switches User Manual
HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User Guide
Part Number 531671-001
March 2009 (First Edition)
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Contents
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ............................................................................. 6
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Installation checklist ................................................................................................................................... 6
Console switch kit contents ...............................................................................................................6
Required items not included .............................................................................................................. 6
Required tools................................................................................................................................. 6
Rack-mounting the console switch ................................................................................................................ 7
Performing a standard-mount installation ............................................................................................ 7
Performing a cantilever-mount installation ........................................................................................... 8
Performing a side-mount installation ................................................................................................... 9
Console switch components...................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting the local console switch........................................................................................................... 12
Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter .................................................................................... 13
Interface adapter overview ....................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the interface adapters ............................................................................................................. 13
Cascading console switches......................................................................................................... 14
Compatible console switch models ............................................................................................................14
HP IP Console Switch..................................................................................................................... 14
Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ................. 15
Local port operation.................................................................................................................... 17
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Accessing the Main dialog box ....................................................................................................... 17
Viewing servers....................................................................................................................................... 18
Viewing the Port column................................................................................................................. 18
Viewing the Server Status column ....................................................................................................19
Selecting servers .....................................................................................................................................19
Soft switching .........................................................................................................................................19
Soft switching to a server................................................................................................................ 19
Configuring switches for soft switching ............................................................................................. 20
Soft switching to a previous server................................................................................................... 20
Disconnecting from a server............................................................................................................ 20
Using basic OSD navigation keys.............................................................................................................. 20
Configuring the Setup dialog box.............................................................................................................. 21
Accessing the Setup dialog box....................................................................................................... 21
Managing routine tasks for servers................................................................................................... 21
Changing the display behavior ................................................................................................................. 22
Accessing the Menu dialog box ...................................................................................................... 22
Selecting the display order of servers ............................................................................................... 22
Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command ............................................................................... 23
Setting a screen delay time............................................................................................................. 23
Controlling the status flag ......................................................................................................................... 23
Accessing the Flag dialog box ........................................................................................................24
Displaying the status flag................................................................................................................ 24
Broadcasting to servers ............................................................................................................................ 25
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Accessing the Broadcast dialog box ................................................................................................ 25
Activating the Broadcast dialog box ................................................................................................ 25
Broadcasting keystrokes ................................................................................................................. 25
Broadcasting selected servers.......................................................................................................... 25
Broadcasting mouse movements ...................................................................................................... 26
Setting up a scan pattern.......................................................................................................................... 26
Accessing the Scan dialog box ....................................................................................................... 27
Adding servers to the scan list......................................................................................................... 27
Removing servers from the scan list .................................................................................................. 27
Activating Scan mode .................................................................................................................... 28
Deactivating Scan mode................................................................................................................. 28
Setting local console switch security........................................................................................................... 28
Accessing the Security dialog box ...................................................................................................29
Changing the password ................................................................................................................. 29
Setting password protection............................................................................................................ 29
Logging in to the console switch ...................................................................................................... 29
Removing the password protection................................................................................................... 30
Resetting a console switch password................................................................................................ 30
Exiting screen saver mode .............................................................................................................. 31
Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection ................................................................ 31
Deactivating the screen saver.......................................................................................................... 31
Configuring the Switch and Share modes ................................................................................................... 31
Accessing the Switch dialog box .....................................................................................................32
Setting the Switch and Share modes ................................................................................................ 32
Changing the keyboard language ............................................................................................................. 32
Accessing the Keyboard dialog box................................................................................................. 33
Selecting the keyboard language .................................................................................................... 33
Setting the OSD interface language........................................................................................................... 33
Assigning device types............................................................................................................................. 34
Accessing the Devices dialog box.................................................................................................... 34
Modifying device types .................................................................................................................. 35
Accessing the Names dialog box ....................................................................................................35
Assigning server names............................................................................................................................ 36
Assigning names to servers............................................................................................................. 36
Managing console switch tasks using the OSD............................................................................................ 37
Accessing the Commands dialog box...............................................................................................38
Running system diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 38
Activating Run Diagnostics.............................................................................................................. 39
Device Reset........................................................................................................................................... 40
Displaying version information .................................................................................................................. 40
Accessing the Version dialog box.................................................................................................... 40
Upgrading the firmware .............................................................................................................. 41
Upgrading the console switch firmware...................................................................................................... 41
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware.................................................................................................. 41
Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously ........................................................................ 42
Loading interface adapter firmware individually ................................................................................ 42
Decommissioning an interface adapter....................................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 45
Connection length requirements ................................................................................................................ 45
Troubleshooting table .............................................................................................................................. 45
Technical support........................................................................................................................ 47
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Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 47
HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 47
Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 48
Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 48
Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 48
FCC rating label............................................................................................................................ 48
Class A equipment......................................................................................................................... 48
Class B equipment......................................................................................................................... 48
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only....................................... 49
Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 49
Cables................................................................................................................................................... 49
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien).............................................................................................................. 50
European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................50
Japanese notice ...................................................................................................................................... 51
Korean notice ......................................................................................................................................... 51
Power cord statement for Japan................................................................................................................. 51
Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 52
Index......................................................................................................................................... 53
Contents 5
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
Installation checklist
overloading of the rack cabinets.
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 USB
o PS2
o Serial
o 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
1. Before installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 into the rack, connect the console switch to
2. Choose one of the following configurations:
Performing a standard-mount installation
1. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch.
2. Attach the short 1U brackets to the console switch using the four screws you removed.
floor).
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.
o Standard-mount
o Cantilever-mount
o Side-mount
3. If not already installed, install a cage nut behind each rear rail.
4. 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. Remove the four screws, two on each side, from the console switch.
2. 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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4.
Secure the console switch to the rails using the appropriate number of M-6 screws.
Performing a side-mount 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.
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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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5.
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 Description
1 Power cord connector
2 Power switch
3 Fan
4 Serial management connector
5 Console port A USB ports (keyboard/mouse only)
6 Console port A keyboard connector
7 Console port A video connector
8 Console port A mouse connector
9 RJ-45 tiering port (designated by the letter A)
10 Server connection ports 1–8
11 Server connection ports 9–16*
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Item Description
12 Console port B video connector
13 Console port B mouse connector
14 Console port B keyboard connector
15 Console port B USB ports (keyboard/mouse only)
16 Activity indicator light
*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
2. Plug the console switch power cord into a power source.
3. Power on the console switch. The activity indicator light ("Console switch components" on page 11)
extends from the storage system.
powers on.
4. Power on the monitor.
The following figure shows one possible configuration for your console switch system.
Item Description
1 Local console
2 Console switch
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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. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 connector on the interface adapter.
3. Connect the interface adapter to the appropriate connectors on the server.
4. 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 Description
1 Server
2 Console switch
3 USB interface adapter
4 PS/2 interface adapter
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,
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.
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.
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Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration
Item Description
1 Server
2 PS/2 interface adapter or USB interface adapter*
3 UTP CAT5 cable or higher
4 UTP CAT5 cable or higher
5 KVM cable
6 Main HP IP Console Switch
7 Local port
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.
Cascading console switches 15
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
Accessing the Main dialog box
servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system.
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 Main dialog box appears.
the Menu dialog box (on page 22).
Button Description
Clear Enables you to clear all offline interface adapters.
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