HP (Hewlett-Packard) KVM Switch User Manual


 
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Contents
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch 7
Overview..............................................................................................................................................7
Installation Checklist............................................................................................................................7
Kit Contents..............................................................................................................................7
Required Items Not Included....................................................................................................8
Optional Items ..........................................................................................................................8
Required Tools .........................................................................................................................8
Rack Mounting the HP KVM Server Console Switch.........................................................................8
Performing a Side-Mount Type A Installation .........................................................................9
Performing a Side-Mount Type B Installation........................................................................10
Performing a Standard-Mount Installation .............................................................................12
Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type A Installation..............................................................13
Performing a Cantilever-Mount Type B Installation ..............................................................15
Components .......................................................................................................................................17
Configuring the KVM Server Console Switch System......................................................................17
Adding Server Names........................................................................................................................19
Installing the Interface Adapter 21
Overview............................................................................................................................................21
Configuring the Interface Adapter .....................................................................................................21
Installing the Expansion Module 23
Overview............................................................................................................................................23
Installation Checklist..........................................................................................................................23
Kit Contents............................................................................................................................23
Installing the Expansion Module Hardware.......................................................................................23
Performing a Side-Mount Installation ....................................................................................24
Performing a Rail-Mount Installation.....................................................................................25
Performing a Velcro-Mount Installation.................................................................................26
Configuring the Expansion Module...................................................................................................26
Cascading Console Switches 27
Compatible Console Switch Models..................................................................................................27
Compaq Server Console Switch .............................................................................................28
HP IP Console Switch ............................................................................................................29
Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch with another HP KVM Server Console Switch......29
Example of an HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration..............................32