HP 409054-003 - Manual (Page 20)

Installing the console switch 20
HP IP Console Viewer overview
You must install the HP IP Console Viewer software if you want to use the software to configure the
console switch. The HP IP Console Viewer enables you to view and control a server attached to the
console switch system, configure and maintain the system, and prevent unauthorized access to the
console switch through IP connections. For more information, see the HP IP Console Viewer User Guide
included on the CD provided with this product.
NOTE: The analog port does not require the HP IP Console Viewer software for operation. The
analog port uses the OSD. For more information, refer to "Local port operation (on page 28 )."
The console switch system uses Ethernet networking infrastructures and the TCP/IP protocol to transmit
keyboard, video, and mouse information between operators and connected computers. Although 10Base-
T Ethernet can be used, a dedicated, switched 100Base-T network provides improved performance.