Page 3 - Contents
Contents 3 Contents Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ............................................................................. 6 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................
Page 6 - Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2; Overview; Console switch kit contents
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 6 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 ...
Page 7 - Rack-mounting the console switch; Performing a standard-mount installation
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 7 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 floor). 1. Before installing the HP ...
Page 8 - Performing a cantilever-mount installation
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 8 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...
Page 9 - Performing a side-mount installation
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 9 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...
Page 11 - Console switch components
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 11 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 P...
Page 12 - Connecting the local console switch
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 12 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...
Page 13 - Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter; Interface adapter overview; Connecting the interface adapters
Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13 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 connection...
Page 14 - Cascading console switches; Compatible console switch models; HP IP Console Switch
Cascading console switches 14 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 pro...
Page 15 - Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration; Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2
Cascading console switches 15 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 Cons...
Page 17 - Local port operation; Accessing the Main dialog box
Local port operation 17 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 K...
Page 18 - Viewing servers; Viewing the Port column
Local port operation 18 Button Description Disconnect Enables you to disconnect the local KVM session. Setup Enables you to access the Setup dialog box and configure the OSD. Commands Enables you to access the Commands dialog box. Viewing servers You can view servers by name, port, or by the unique ...
Page 19 - Viewing the Server Status column; Selecting servers; Soft switching; Soft switching to a server
Local port operation 19 Viewing the Server Status column The status of each server in the HP KVM Server Console Switch system is indicated by the icons in the right column of the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ). Item Description The interface adapter is connec...
Page 20 - Configuring switches for soft switching; Soft switching to a previous server; Using basic OSD navigation keys
Local port operation 20 Configuring switches for soft switching 1. From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Setup>Menu. The Menu dialog box appears. 2. For Screen Delay Time, enter the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog box dis...
Page 21 - Configuring the Setup dialog box; Accessing the Setup dialog box; Managing routine tasks for servers
Local port operation 21 Keystroke Description Right or Left arrows Moves the cursor between columns. When editing a text box, these keys move the cursor within the column. Page Up or Page Down Pages up and down through Name and Port lists. Ctrl + Ctrl , Shift + Shift or Alt + Alt Activates OSD. Home...
Page 22 - Changing the display behavior; Accessing the Menu dialog box; Selecting the display order of servers
Local port operation 22 Button Function Broadcast Controls multiple servers simultaneously through keyboard and mouse actions. Scan Sets up custom scan patters for up to 16 servers. Security Sets password to restrict server access. A valid password must be alphanumeric and contain a minimum of five ...
Page 23 - Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command; Controlling the status flag
Local port operation 23 -or- Select EID to display servers numerically by interface adapter ID number. -or- Select Port to display servers numerically by port number. 2. Click OK to save settings. -or- Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings. Selecting and setting the O...
Page 24 - Displaying the status flag
Local port operation 24 Flag Description Control used to set flag position Accessing the Flag dialog box From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Setup>Flag. The Flag dialog box appears. Displaying the status flag 1. From the Flag dialog box (" A...
Page 25 - Broadcasting to servers; Accessing the Broadcast dialog box; Activating the Broadcast dialog box; Broadcasting keystrokes
Local port operation 25 Broadcasting to servers Analog users can simultaneously control more than one server in a system to be sure that all selected servers receive identical input. For each server receiving the broadcast, you can choose to broadcast keystrokes and mouse movements independently. NO...
Page 26 - Broadcasting mouse movements; Setting up a scan pattern
Local port operation 26 o From the Broadcast dialog box (" Accessing the Broadcast dialog box " on page 25 ), select the keyboard and mouse checkboxes for the servers that are to receive the broadcast commands. o Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target server. Then p...
Page 27 - Accessing the Scan dialog box; Adding servers to the scan list; Removing servers from the scan list
Local port operation 27 Accessing the Scan dialog box From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Setup>Scan. The Scan dialog box appears. Adding servers to the scan list 1. From the Scan dialog box (" Activating Scan mode " on page 28 ), select...
Page 28 - Deactivating Scan mode; Setting local console switch security
Local port operation 28 Click Clear to remove all servers from the scan list. 2. Click OK to save settings. Activating Scan mode 1. From the Commands dialog box (" Accessing the Commands dialog box " on page 38 ), select Scan Enable. 2. Click X to close the Commands dialog box. NOTE: The sca...
Page 29 - Changing the password; Setting password protection; Logging in to the console switch
Local port operation 29 Accessing the Security dialog box From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Setup>Security. The Security dialog box appears. Changing the password 1. From the Security dialog box (" Accessing the Security dialog box " o...
Page 30 - Removing the password protection; Resetting a console switch password
Local port operation 30 2. Enter the password, and then click OK. Removing the password protection 1. From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Setup>Security. 2. Choose one of the following options: o In the Security dialog box, click the New field a...
Page 31 - Exiting screen saver mode; Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection; Deactivating the screen saver; Configuring the Switch and Share modes
Local port operation 31 Exiting screen saver mode To exit the Screen Saver mode, press any key or move the mouse. The Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ) is displayed. Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection 1. If your HP KVM Server Console Switch...
Page 32 - Setting the Switch and Share modes; Changing the keyboard language
Local port operation 32 Accessing the Switch dialog box 1. From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Setup>Switch . The Switch window appears. Setting the Switch and Share modes 1. Access the Switch window (" Accessing the Switch dialog box " ...
Page 33 - Selecting the keyboard language; Setting the OSD interface language
Local port operation 33 Accessing the Keyboard dialog box From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Setup>Keyboard. The Keyboard dialog box appears. Selecting the keyboard language 1. From the Keyboard dialog box (" Accessing the Keyboard dialog b...
Page 34 - Assigning device types; Accessing the Devices dialog box
Local port operation 34 2. Click Language . The Language window appears. 3. Select the desired language. 4. Choose one of the following options: o Click OK to change the OSD interface language and return to the Setup window. o Click X or press the Esc key to exit without changing the keyboard langua...
Page 35 - Modifying device types; Accessing the Names dialog box
Local port operation 35 When the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 discovers a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2, the port numbering changes automatically to accommodate each server. For example, if the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is connected to port 02, the switch port is listed as 02, an...
Page 36 - Assigning server names; Assigning names to servers
Local port operation 36 Assigning server names Use the Names dialog box (" Accessing the Names dialog box " on page 35 ) to identify individual servers or serial devices by name rather than by port number. The Names list is always sorted by port order, and the names are stored in the Interfa...
Page 37 - Managing console switch tasks using the OSD
Local port operation 37 NOTE: Changes made in the Name Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box. Managing console switch tasks using the OSD You can manage the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system from the Commands dialog box (" Accessing the Commands dialog b...
Page 38 - Running system diagnostics
Local port operation 38 Accessing the Commands dialog box From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears. NOTE: The Log Out button is only active if a password is set. For more information on setting a password, see S...
Page 39 - Activating Run Diagnostics
Local port operation 39 Activating Run Diagnostics 1. From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Commands>Run Diagnostics. A warning message appears indicating that all users will be disconnected. 2. Choose one of the following options: o Click OK to b...
Page 40 - Device Reset; Displaying version information; Accessing the Version dialog box
Local port operation 40 Device Reset If your local PS/2 keyboard and mouse lock up, you can re-establish operation of these peripherals by issuing a device reset. The device reset function resets the local PS/2 keyboard and mouse for the local console. 1. From the Main dialog box, click Commands. Th...
Page 41 - Upgrading the firmware; Upgrading the console switch firmware; Upgrading the interface adapter firmware
Upgrading the firmware 41 Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmware 1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the PC (must be running Microsoft® Windows®) and to the serial port (" Console switch components " on page 11 ) on the rear panel of the HP KVM Server Cons...
Page 42 - Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously; Loading interface adapter firmware individually
Upgrading the firmware 42 Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously 1. From the Main dialog box (" Accessing the Main dialog box " on page 17 ), click Commands>IA Status. The IA Status dialog box appears. 2. Select PS/2 , USB, or Serial, and then click Upgrade. The IA Upgrade di...
Page 44 - Decommissioning an interface adapter
Upgrading the firmware 44 3. Select the individual interface adapter, and click Version. The IA Version dialog box appears. 4. Click Load Firmware. Decommissioning an interface adapter IMPORTANT: Decommissioning an interface adapter restores the factory defaults, removing any assigned server names a...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting; Connection length requirements; Troubleshooting table
Troubleshooting 45 Troubleshooting Connection length requirements The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 offers optimum video performance when the distance between the server and console switch is 15 m (50 ft) or less (1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz). The system is capable of operation at distances up to 30 m (1...
Page 47 - Technical support; Before you contact HP
Technical support 47 Technical support Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error mess...
Page 48 - Regulatory compliance notices; Regulatory compliance identification numbers; Federal Communications Commission notice; FCC rating label; Class B equipment
Regulatory compliance notices 48 Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the pro...
Page 49 - Modifications
Regulatory compliance notices 49 energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter...
Page 50 - European Union regulatory notice
Regulatory compliance notices 50 Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) Class A equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouil...
Page 51 - Japanese notice; Power cord statement for Japan
Regulatory compliance notices 51 Japanese notice Korean notice Class A equipment Class B equipment Power cord statement for Japan
Page 52 - Acronyms and abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations 52 Acronyms and abbreviations CRC cyclic redundant checks EID electronic identification number IA interface adapter KVM keyboard, video, and mouse OSD on-screen display SLES SUSE Linux Enterprise Server USB universal serial bus UTP unshielded twisted pair VDC voltage direc...
Page 53 - Index
Index 53 A accessing the Broadcast dialog box 25 accessing the Commands dialog box 38 accessing the Devices dialog box 34 accessing the Flag dialog box 24 accessing the keyboard dialog box 33 accessing the Main dialog box 17 accessing the Menu dialog box 22 accessing the Names dialog box 35 accessin...
