HP 372284-001 - Manual (Page 11)

Introduction
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Easy installation; no software required
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Hot pluggable—Add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the
switch
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Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 or higher,
Solaris, and Linux host systems supported
Hardware Requirements
The console requires:
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A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that will be used
on any computer in the installation
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A USB style mouse or a PS/2 style mouse with the included PS/2-to-USB interface
adapter
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A USB style keyboard or a PS/2 style keyboard with the included PS/2-to-USB interface
adapter
Each computer requires:
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A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync card
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PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
Only custom cable sets specifically designed to work with the switch can be used to link to
the computers. Two PS/2 cables with audio connectors (Desktop model) or four PS/2 cables
without audio connectors (Rackmount model) are provided with the switch.
The switch also supports computers that use USB connectors to transfer keyboard and mouse
data. Cable sets with USB connectors are available for order from the HP website at
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/rack-options/list.html#console .
NOTE: The switch USB hub function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with
PS/2 cable set connections.
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