HP 409054-003 - Manual (Page 25)

Cascading console switches 25
Do not use interface adapters to cascade console switches. If interface adapters are used to cascade
console switches, you will not have a seamlessly integrated OSD, and you lose Virtual Media support.
1. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable and connect one end to the server connection port (" Console switch
components " on page 6 ) 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 for any other servers to be added to this system.
5. Power up the components.
6. Upgrade the console switch and interface adapter firmware (" Upgrading the firmware " on page
78 ).
7. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the server connection port on the main console switch.
8. Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 tiering connector on the secondary
console switch.
9. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the server connection port on the secondary console switch.
10. Connect the other end of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 tiering connector on the tertiary
console switch.
11. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other server to be added to this system.