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3-10 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide
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Making Connections Under Power
The user can connect additional computers to the console switch while it is powered
up. When powering the newly connected computers, the console switch recognizes
them, and the user can switch to the new computers without taking any additional
steps.
The user can also connect the mouse and/or keyboard to the console switch while the
system is powered up. When connecting a new device, the console switch recognizes
it and configures it to the settings of the currently selected computer. This technique
allows failed devices to be replaced without having to restart the system.
NOTE: When new computers are added to the console switch, or when existing connections
are changed, the new configurations should be saved in NVRAM by using the Snapshot option
from the OSD.
Alternate Configurations
There are other ways to configure the system, including tiered console switch
configurations and dual console configurations.