- Hewlett-Packard IP Console Switch User Guide
Table Of Contents
- HP IP Console Switch User Guide
- Notice
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Chapter 1: Overview
- Chapter 2: Installing the IP Console Switch
- Chapter 3: Expansion Module
- Chapter 4: Interface Adapters
- Chapter 5: Cascade Console Switches
- Chapter 6: Local Port Operation
- Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers
- Soft Switching
- Using Basic OSD Navigation
- Configuring the OSD Setup Menu
- Assigning Server Names
- Assigning Device Types
- Changing the Display Behavior
- Controlling the Status Flag
- Broadcasting to Servers
- Setting up a Scan Pattern
- Setting Local Console Switch Security
- Managing Server Tasks Using the OSD
- Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections
- Running System Diagnostics
- Resetting the PS/2 Mouse
- Displaying Version Information
- Chapter 7: Upgrading Firmware using TFTP
- Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Notices
- Appendix B: Electrostatic Discharge
- Appendix C: Power Cord Set Requirements
- Index
Overview
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Benefits
The benefits of the IP Console Switch include:
• Significant reduction of KVM cable volume by using an Interface Adapter and
single unshielded twisted pair (UTP) CAT5 cabling
• Facilitation of KVM access in higher server density environments because of an
increase in the number of ports available
• KVM access through network connection
— No special software or drivers are required on the attached computers,
including the host.
— Users access the unit and all attached systems through Ethernet from a user
running the IP Console Viewer.
— User can be located anywhere a valid network connection exists.
• Integration with existing HP and Compaq KVM switches, adding IP access
NOTE: The HP IP Console Switch is not compatible with HP classic analog
KVM switches.