HP 336045-B21 - Server Console Switch KVM User Manual

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

HP 336045-B21 - Server Console Switch KVM Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	336045-B21 - Server Console Switch KVM
Category	Switch
Language	English