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Contents
Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ............................................................................. 6
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Installation checklist ................................................................................................................................... 6
Console switch kit contents ............................................................................................................... 6
Required items not included .............................................................................................................. 6
Required tools ................................................................................................................................. 6
Rack-mounting the console switch ................................................................................................................ 7
Performing a standard-mount installation ............................................................................................ 7
Performing a cantilever-mount installation ........................................................................................... 8
Performing a side-mount installation ................................................................................................... 9
Console switch components ...................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting the local console switch........................................................................................................... 12
Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter .................................................................................... 13
Interface adapter overview ....................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the interface adapters ............................................................................................................. 13
Cascading console switches......................................................................................................... 14
Compatible console switch models ............................................................................................................ 14
HP IP Console Switch ..................................................................................................................... 14
Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 ................. 15
Local port operation.................................................................................................................... 17
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Accessing the Main dialog box ....................................................................................................... 17
Viewing servers....................................................................................................................................... 18
Viewing the Port column ................................................................................................................. 18
Viewing the Server Status column .................................................................................................... 19
Selecting servers ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Soft switching ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Soft switching to a server................................................................................................................ 19
Configuring switches for soft switching ............................................................................................. 20
Soft switching to a previous server ................................................................................................... 20
Disconnecting from a server............................................................................................................ 20
Using basic OSD navigation keys.............................................................................................................. 20
Configuring the Setup dialog box.............................................................................................................. 21
Accessing the Setup dialog box....................................................................................................... 21
Managing routine tasks for servers................................................................................................... 21
Changing the display behavior ................................................................................................................. 22
Accessing the Menu dialog box ...................................................................................................... 22
Selecting the display order of servers ............................................................................................... 22
Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command ............................................................................... 23
Setting a screen delay time ............................................................................................................. 23
Controlling the status flag ......................................................................................................................... 23
Accessing the Flag dialog box ........................................................................................................ 24
Displaying the status flag................................................................................................................ 24
Broadcasting to servers ............................................................................................................................ 25
