HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Manual
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2
User Guide
Part Number 585313-001
September 2009 (First Edition)
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Intended audience
This document is for the person who installs racks and rack products. This procedure is performed only by
trained personnel. HP assumes you are qualified in performing installations and trained in recognizing
hazards in rack products.
Contents
Product features............................................................................................................................ 7
Overview of features ................................................................................................................................. 7
KVM switching capabilities......................................................................................................................... 7
True serial capabilities ............................................................................................................................... 8
Local and remote user interfaces ................................................................................................................. 8
Virtual media capabilities........................................................................................................................... 8
Smart card capabilities .............................................................................................................................. 8
Component identification............................................................................................................... 9
HP Server G2 Console Switch components ................................................................................................... 9
HP IP G2 Console Switch components........................................................................................................ 10
Interface adapters ...................................................................................................................................11
Installing the console switch ......................................................................................................... 15
Installation overview ................................................................................................................................ 15
Rack-mount safety instructions.......................................................................................................... 15
Installation checklist ................................................................................................................................. 15
Console switch kit contents ............................................................................................................. 15
Required items not included ............................................................................................................ 16
Required tools............................................................................................................................... 16
Rack-mounting the console switch .............................................................................................................. 16
Performing a standard-mount installation .......................................................................................... 16
Performing a cantilever-mount installation ......................................................................................... 18
Performing a side-mount installation ................................................................................................. 18
Connecting the console switch ..................................................................................................................20
Verifying connections............................................................................................................................... 21
Rear panel power status LEDs.......................................................................................................... 21
Rear panel Ethernet connection LEDs................................................................................................ 22
Virtual media and serial interface adapters LEDs ............................................................................... 22
HP IP Console Viewer overview................................................................................................................. 22
Installing the interface adapter ..................................................................................................... 23
Interface adapter overview ....................................................................................................................... 23
Selecting an interface adapter ..................................................................................................................23
Connecting the interface adapter .............................................................................................................. 24
Cascading console switches......................................................................................................... 25
Cascading console switches overview........................................................................................................ 25
Cascading console switches matrix.................................................................................................. 25
Cascading two HP Server Console Switches G2.......................................................................................... 26
Example of an HP Server Console Switch G2 cascade configuration.................................................... 27
Cascading an HP Server Console Switch G2 under an HP IP Console Switch G2 ............................................ 28
Cascading an HP IP Console Switch G2 under an HP Server Console Switch G2 ............................................ 28
Configuring the console switch..................................................................................................... 30
The user interfaces................................................................................................................................... 30
Configuring the console switch using the local console UI ................................................................... 30
Configuring the console switch using the remote OBWI...................................................................... 30
Using the user interfaces .......................................................................................................................... 32
Target devices ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Appliance tools....................................................................................................................................... 33
Upgrading the console switch firmware............................................................................................ 34
Saving the console switch configuration or user database................................................................... 35
Restoring the console switch configuration or user database................................................................ 35
Viewing system information ...................................................................................................................... 36
System alerts................................................................................................................................. 36
Network settings .....................................................................................................................................37
General network settings ................................................................................................................ 37
DNS settings................................................................................................................................. 37
NTP settings.................................................................................................................................. 38
SNMP settings............................................................................................................................... 38
Ports...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Interface adapter ports................................................................................................................... 41
Cascade devices ports ................................................................................................................... 42
Local console UI settings........................................................................................................................... 42
Configuring sessions................................................................................................................................ 43
Configuring General Session settings ............................................................................................... 43
Configuring KVM Session settings.................................................................................................... 45
Configuring Virtual Media Session settings .......................................................................................45
Configuring Serial Session settings................................................................................................... 47
User accounts ......................................................................................................................................... 47
Local user accounts........................................................................................................................ 48
MergePoint Access settings....................................................................................................................... 49
Configuring LDAP.................................................................................................................................... 50
LDAP search .................................................................................................................................51
LDAP query................................................................................................................................... 52
Override admin ......................................................................................................................................54
Connections ........................................................................................................................................... 54
Active sessions........................................................................................................................................ 54
Local sessions ............................................................................................................................... 55
Scan mode ................................................................................................................................... 55
Disconnecting an active session....................................................................................................... 56
Video Session Viewer.................................................................................................................. 57
The Video Session Viewer overview........................................................................................................... 57
Changing the toolbar..................................................................................................................... 59
Launching a session................................................................................................................................. 59
Session time-out............................................................................................................................. 59
Adjusting the view................................................................................................................................... 59
Window size ................................................................................................................................ 60
Video Session Viewer tasks ...................................................................................................................... 60
Closing a session .................................................................................................................................... 60
Using Virtual Media .................................................................................................................... 61
Virtual Media overview............................................................................................................................ 61
Limitations of using USB 2.0 composite devices with Virtual Media ...................................................... 61
Virtual Media resources ...........................................................................................................................62
Virtual Media requirements....................................................................................................................... 62
Configuring Virtual Media........................................................................................................................ 62
Sharing and preemption considerations ..................................................................................................... 62
Virtual Media dialog box ......................................................................................................................... 63
Using Virtual Media through the Video Session Viewer ................................................................................ 63
Using local Virtual Media......................................................................................................................... 64
Using Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration ............................................................................. 64
Using smart cards ....................................................................................................................... 66
Smart card overview................................................................................................................................ 66
Using a smart card through Video Session Viewer....................................................................................... 66
LDAP ......................................................................................................................................... 67
LDAP overview........................................................................................................................................ 67
LDAP configuration.................................................................................................................................. 67
Setting up Active Directory for performing queries ....................................................................................... 67
Console switch serial management ............................................................................................... 68
Establishing LAN connections ................................................................................................................... 68
Connecting to the serial management and setup port ................................................................................... 68
Configuring HyperTerminal............................................................................................................. 68
Configuring Minicom ..................................................................................................................... 68
Using the Main Menu ..............................................................................................................................69
Network Configuration................................................................................................................... 70
Enable Debug Messages ................................................................................................................ 70
Reset Appliance ............................................................................................................................70
Exit.............................................................................................................................................. 70
Configuring the console switch NIC........................................................................................................... 71
Recovering a lost console switch serial management password .....................................................................71
Upgrading the firmware .............................................................................................................. 72
Upgrading the firmware........................................................................................................................... 72
Enabling TFTP for Microsoft Windows operating systems .................................................................... 72
Enabling TFTP for Linux operating systems......................................................................................... 72
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 74
Console switch troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 74
Connection length table ...........................................................................................................................75
Frequently asked questions .......................................................................................................... 76
Console switch frequently asked questions.................................................................................................. 76
Technical support........................................................................................................................ 77
Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 77
HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 77
Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 78
Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 78
Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 78
FCC rating label............................................................................................................................ 78
Class A equipment......................................................................................................................... 78
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only....................................... 78
Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 79
Cables................................................................................................................................................... 79
Canadian notice ..................................................................................................................................... 79
European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................79
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union......................................... 80
Japanese notice ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Korean class A notice .............................................................................................................................. 81
Power cord statement for Japan................................................................................................................. 81
Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 82
Index......................................................................................................................................... 85
Product features
Overview of features
HP offers two types of console switches that provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers
and infrastructure appliances:
• HP IP Console Switch G2
• HP Server Console Switch G2
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, console switch refers to both the HP IP Console Switch and
The following features are available for the new generation console switches:
• Local and remote KVM console access
the HP Server Console Switch.
• True serial capability
• Dual power supplies for redundancy
• Virtual media capability
• Smart card (CAC) capability
• Enhanced video resolution support
• Dual Gigabit NICs for transparent network failover (HP IP Console Switch G2 only)
KVM switching capabilities
The console switch supports several interface adapters, powered directly from the target device to provide
Keep Alive functionality when the switch is not powered. The following interface adapters are supported:
• C-Class Blade KVM
• PS2
• USB
• Serial
• PS2 with Virtual Media
• USB with Virtual Media
• PS2 with Virtual Media and CAC
• USB with Virtual Media and CAC
• Serial G2
For more information on interface adapters, see Selecting an interface adapter (on page 23).
Product features 7
True serial capabilities
The console switch supports the HP Serial G2 Adapter, which provides true serial capabilities. You can
directly launch an SSH or Telnet session or launch a serial viewer from the local console UI or remote
OBWI to establish a serial console session.
Local and remote user interfaces
To configure and manage your console switch, you can use either the local console UI or the remote
OBWI.
The two user interfaces share a similar look and feel for optimal user experience.
Virtual media capabilities
You can view, move, or copy data located on virtual media to and from any target device. This
functionality enables you to manage remote systems more efficiently for standard tasks such as operating
system installation, operating system recovery, hard drive recovery or duplication, BIOS updating, and
target device backup.
NOTE: To open a virtual media session with a target device, you must first connect the target
device to a console switch using a virtual media capable interface adapter.
You can connect virtual media for the local console to the console switch using local USB ports, or you
can connect virtual media remotely from the client computer.
Smart card capabilities
You can use a smart card, also referred to as a CAC, with your console switch when two-factor
authentication is required.
NOTE: To use a smart card reader with a target device, you must first connect the target
You can connect smart card readers directly to the console switch using local USB ports, or you can
connect smart card readers to any remote workstation. The smart card reader must be connected prior to
starting a console session with the server. For more information about smart cards, see Using Smart Cards
(on page 66).
device to a console switch using a smart card capable interface adapter.
Product features 8
Component identification
HP Server G2 Console Switch components
Item Description
1 Power supply status indicator LEDs
2 LAN connector
3 Tiering chain port
4 RJ-45 serial setup port
5 Console A VGA connector
6 Console A USB ports
7 Console B VGA connector
8 Console B USB ports
9 Interface adapter ports (1-16)
10 Interface adapter ports (17-32)
11 Power connectors A & B
Component identification 9
HP IP G2 Console Switch components
1x1Ex8
Item Description
1 Power supply status indicator LEDs
2 LAN 1
3 LAN 2
4 S1, S2, and S3 (reserved for future use)
5 Tiering chain port
6 RJ-45 serial setup port
7 Local console VGA
8 Local console USB ports
9 Interface adapter ports (1-4)
10 Interface adapter ports (5-8)
11 Power connectors A & B
2x1Ex16 or 4x1Ex32
Item Description
1 Power supply status indicator LEDs
2 LAN 1 and LAN 2
3 S1, S2, and S3 (reserved for future use)
4 Tiering chain port
Component identification 10
Item Description
5 RJ-45 serial setup port
6 Local console VGA
7 Local console USB ports
8 Interface adapter ports (1-16)
9 Interface adapter ports (17-32)
10 Power connectors A & B
Interface adapters
Interface adapters that support Virtual Media have two LEDs on the front of the RJ-45 connector.
Item Description
1 When lit, this LED indicates that the interface adapter has power
from the server.
2 When lit, this LED indicates that there is an active console session
with the interface adapter.
When flashing, this LED indicates that the interface adapter
firmware is being upgraded.
Component identification 11
USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media
Item Description
1 Video connector
2 RJ-45 connector
3 USB connector
PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media
Item Description
1 Video connector
2 RJ-45 connector
3 USB connector (for Virtual Media only)
4 Mouse connector
5 Keyboard connector
Component identification 12
Serial interface adapter G2
Item Description
1 RJ-45 serial connector (to RJ-45/DB9 adapter or to a
Cisco appliance)
2 Power connector (mate to USB power connector or
power supply)
3 RJ-45 connector (for CAT5 to switch)
USB interface adapter with Virtual Media and CAC
Item Description
1 Video connector
2 RJ-45 connector
3 USB connector
Component identification 13
PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media and CAC
Item Description
1 Video connector
2 Mouse connector
3 Keyboard connector
4 USB connector (for Virtual Media only)
5 RJ-45 connector
To determine which interface adapter you should use, see Selecting an interface adapter (on page 23).
Component identification 14
Installing the console switch
Installation overview
This product ships with rack-mounting brackets for easy integration into the rack. Before installing this
product and other components in the rack cabinet (if they are not already installed), stabilize the rack in a
permanent location. Begin installing the equipment at the bottom of the rack cabinet, and then work to the
Rack-mount safety instructions
top. Avoid uneven loading or overloading of the rack cabinets.
When rack-mounting a console switch, consider the following factors:
• Elevated operating ambient temperature—If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room
ambient temperature. Install the equipment in an environment compatible with the operating
temperature.
• Reduced air flow—In the rack, the rate of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment must
not be compromised.
• Mechanical loading—Avoid a potentially hazardous condition caused by uneven mechanical
loading by carefully mounting the equipment in the rack.
• Circuit overloading—When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the effect that
overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider the
equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.
• Reliable earthing—Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit, such as the use of power
strips.
Installation checklist
Console switch kit contents
Before installation, refer to the following lists to be sure that all of the listed components were received.
• Console switch
• Power cords
• Rack mounting kit
• CAT 5 serial adapter
• Documentation kit
This kit might contain extra hardware for your convenience.
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Required items not included
• Interface adapters ("Installing the interface adapter" on page 23)
One interface adapter is needed for each server or device.
o USB
o PS2
o Serial
o HP BladeSystem
• UTP CAT 5 or better cable
• Cage nuts and M6 screws (included with your original rack hardware kit)
Required tools
The following tools are required for some procedures:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Cage nut insertion tool (included with your original rack hardware kit)
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 console switch into the rack, connect the console switch to a power source using
2. Choose one of the following configurations:
floor).
the power cords provided.
An activity indicator light is displayed after a few seconds. If the activity indicator light does not
display, be sure that the power cord is connected, and the power source is valid.
o Standard-mount
o Cantilever-mount
o Side-mount
Performing a standard-mount installation
1. Remove the six screws, three on each side, from the console switch.
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2.
Attach the long 1U brackets to the console switch using four of the screws you removed. Discard the
two remaining screws.
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.
5. Secure the console switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side.
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Performing a cantilever-mount installation
1. Remove the six screws, three on each side, from the console switch.
2. Attach the long 1U brackets to the console switch using four of the screws you removed. Discard the
two remaining screws.
3. Install up to six cage nuts.
4. Secure the console switch to the rails using the appropriate number of M-6 screws.
Performing a side-mount installation
1. Remove the six screws, three on each side, from the console switch.
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2.
Attach the side-mounting brackets to the console switch using four of the screws you removed.
Discard the two remaining screws.
3. Slide the side-mounting bracket tabs into the U locations on each side of the rack.
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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.
NOTE: Some racks enable you to use four sheet metal screws in place of M-6 screws and
cage nuts.
Connecting the 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.
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• 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
2. Plug the console switch power cord into a power source. The power supply status indicator LED
illuminates.
cord extends from the storage system.
NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this guide. However, UTP
CAT5 or better cables can be used for any connection.
3. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the LAN connector on the console switch.
NOTE: For console switches that have 2 LAN connectors, you must connect them to 2
Ethernet switches on the same subnet.
4. Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to an Ethernet switch.
The following figure shows one possible configuration for your console switch system.
Item Description
1 Local console
2 Console switch
3 Ethernet switch
Verifying connections
Rear panel power status LEDs
The following LEDs illuminate to indicate connection status.
The rear panel features two power supply status indicator LEDs. The LEDs illuminate green in the following
patterns:
• Solid green—Both power supplies have power.
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• Blinks Morse code SOS—The power supply whose indicator LED is not blinking does not have
power or has failed.
• Blinks consistently—A firmware upgrade is in process.
Rear panel Ethernet connection LEDs
The rear panel of the switch features two LEDs that indicate the Ethernet connection for LAN1 and two
LEDs that indicate the Ethernet connection for LAN2.
The green LEDs illuminate when a valid connection to the network is established and blink when activity
occurs on the port.
The bi-color LEDs either illuminate green or amber.
• Green illumination—The communication speed is 1000 Mbps.
• Amber illumination—The communication speed is 100 Mbps.
• No illumination—The communication speed is 10 Mbps.
Virtual media and serial interface adapters LEDs
Typically, interface adapters feature two LEDs:
• Power LED—Illuminates green when the interface adapter is connected and receiving power.
• Active LED—Illuminates green when the interface adapter is in an active session.
• Active LED—Blinks green when the interface adapter firmware is flashed. Do not interrupt power to
the interface adapter during a firmware update.
HP IP Console Viewer overview
If you want the HP IP Console Viewer software to configure your console switch, you must install it. The HP
IP Console Viewer enables you to remotely organize and manage your local KVM and serial appliances,
as well as any device connected to them within your datacenter. For more information, see the HP IP
Console Viewer User Guide included on the CD provided with this product.
NOTE: The local console port does not require the HP IP Console Viewer software for
operation. The local console port uses the local console UI. For more information, see
The console switch system uses Ethernet networking infrastructures and the TCP/IP protocol to transmit
keyboard, video, and mouse information between operators and connected computers. Although 10BaseT Ethernet can be used, a dedicated, switched 100Base-T or 1000Base-T network provides improved
performance.
Configuring the console switch (on page 30).
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Installing the interface adapter
Interface adapter overview
An interface adapter is required for the console switch system to function properly. However, an interface
adapter is not included in the console switch kit. The interface adapter is connected to a console switch
using a CAT5 cable.
NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this guide. However, UTP
Selecting an interface adapter
There are several interface adapters available for use with the console switch. The following chart
describes the functionality and optimal uses for each adapter.
Interface
adapter
HP c-Class
Blade
HP PS2 PS2 262588-B21 KVM console access For servers that have PS/2
HP USB USB 336047-B21 KVM console access For servers that have USB
HP Serial Serial 373035-B21 Connecting to a serial
HP PS2
with Virtual
Media
HP USB
with Virtual
Media*
HP PS2
with Virtual
Media and
CAC
HP USB
with Virtual
Media and
CAC
HP Serial True AF625A Provides access to the serial For servers that require access to the
CAT5 or better cables can be used for any connection.
Type Part number Prime function Optimal use
Blade cClass
PS2M AF604A KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual
USB2 AF603A KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual
PS2MC AF624A Full-Speed Virtual Media
USBMC AF623A Full-Speed Virtual Media
AF605A Local console access to a
blade server
interface
Media (approximately 12x
CD-ROM) for servers with
PS/2 connectors
Media (approximately 12x
CD-ROM) for servers that do
not have PS/2 connectors
(approximately 6x CDROM) and CAC support for
servers with PS/2
connectors
(approximately 6x CDROM) and CAC support for
servers with USB connectors
For blade servers to connect to a
KVM for local access
connectors
connectors
For managing serial devices
through a serial interface
For servers that have PS/2
connectors and require Hi-Speed
Virtual Media
For servers that do not have PS/2
connectors, but require Hi-Speed
Virtual Media
For servers that have PS/2
connectors and require Full-Speed
Virtual Media and CAC support
For servers that have USB
connectors and require Full-Speed
Virtual Media and CAC support
serial console and all serial-
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Interface
Type Part number Prime function Optimal use
adapter
G2 serial console managed devices
*Not supported for use with ProLiant servers.
Connecting the interface adapter
NOTE: If you use the HP USB with Virtual Media interface adapter to connect to your ProLiant
server, test the functionality of your keyboard and mouse at the BIOS level before you load
1. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the interface adapter connection port on the console switch.
2. Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the interface adapter.
3. Connect the interface adapter to the appropriate connectors on the server.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to connect any other servers or appliances to the console switch.
The following figure shows an example configuration for the console switch system with an interface
adapter.
your operating system.
Item Description
1 Server
2 Console switch
3 USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media
4 PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media
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Cascading console switches
Cascading console switches overview
The G2 console switches support two levels of cascading or tiering devices. You can cascade multiple
console switches to increase the number of devices available from a single access point.
When cascading console switches with Virtual Media, verify the following:
• Interface adapters are not be used to cascade console switches. If interface adapters are used to
cascade console switches, you do not have seamless integration, and you lose Virtual Media
support. Use interface adapters with Virtual Media capability if you require Virtual Media.
• All cascaded console switches and interface adapters must have the most current firmware. To
Cascading console switches matrix
upgrade console switch firmware, see Upgrading the firmware (on page 72).
General rules of cascading console switches include:
• You can either cascade a newer console switch over an older console switch, or cascade switches of
the same generation. An older console switch cannot be the primary console switch over a newer
secondary switch.
• IP console switches cannot be cascaded under other IP console switches.
• In order for a particular feature to function, such as Virtual Media, all console switches and interface
adapters in the cascade must support the feature.
NOTE: The Virtual Media speed on an interface adapter that also supports smart cards is
only Full-Speed (approximately 6x CD-ROM). To use Hi-Speed Virtual Media (approximately
For configurations to work properly, you must have an interface adapter with Virtual Media connecting
each server to the console switch. For more information, see Using Virtual Media (on page 61).
HP Server Console Switches and Compaq Server Console Switches are not Virtual Media capable and
cannot be used as a primary console switch over any of the Virtual Media capable console switches.
The following table shows several two-level cascade configurations.
Primary console switch Secondary console switch Supported features*
HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual
Media
HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual
Media
HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual
Media
HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual
Media
12x CD-ROM), you must use a Virtual Media only interface adapter.
HP Server Console Switch G2 with
Virtual Media
HP Server Console Switch with Virtual
Media
HP Server Console Switch G2 KVM
HP Server Console Switch KVM
Virtual Media
Smart Card
Virtual Media
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Primary console switch Secondary console switch Supported features*
HP Server Console Switch G2 with
Virtual Media
HP Server Console Switch G2 with
Virtual Media
HP Server Console Switch G2 with
Virtual Media
HP Server Console Switch G2 with
Virtual Media
HP Server Console Switch G2 with
Virtual Media
*The listed supported features are only available if you cascade using an appropriate interface adapter that also
supports the listed feature. For example, if you want Virtual Media support, you must use an interface adapter that
supports Virtual Media.
HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual
Media
HP Server Console Switch G2 with
Virtual Media
HP Server Console Switch with Virtual
Virtual Media
Smart Card
Virtual Media
Smart Card
Virtual Media
Media
HP Server Console Switch G2 KVM
HP Server Console Switch KVM
Cascading two HP Server Console Switches G2
The following figure shows two HP Server Console Switches G2 cascaded together. The top console
switch is the primary console switch and the bottom console switch is the secondary console switch.
Do not use interface adapters to cascade console switches. If interface adapters are used to cascade
console switches, you do not have a seamless integration, and you lose Virtual Media support.
To cascade the console switches:
1. Connect a UTP CAT5 or better cable to the interface adapter port on the primary console switch.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the tiering port on the secondary console switch.
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Example of an HP Server Console Switch G2 cascade
configuration
Item Description
1 Servers
2 Interface adapters (USB 2.0 interface adapter with
Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual
Media)
3 UTP CAT5 cable
4 Local console KVM cables
5 Local console monitor
6 Primary console switch
7 Servers
8 Interface adapters (USB 2.0 interface adapter with
Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual
Media)
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