Cascading console switches  26 
Primary console switch  Secondary console switch  Supported features* 
HP Server Console Switch G2 with 
Virtual Media 
HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual 
Media 
Virtual Media 
Smart Card 
HP Server Console Switch G2 with 
Virtual Media 
HP Server Console Switch G2 with 
Virtual Media 
Virtual Media 
Smart Card 
HP Server Console Switch G2 with 
Virtual Media 
HP Server Console Switch with Virtual 
Media 
Virtual Media 
HP Server Console Switch G2 with 
Virtual Media 
HP Server Console Switch G2  KVM 
HP Server Console Switch G2 with 
Virtual Media 
HP Server Console Switch  KVM 
 
*The listed supported features are only available if you cascade using an appropriate interface adapter that also 
supports the listed feature. For example, if you want Virtual Media support, you must use an interface adapter that 
supports Virtual Media. 
 
Cascading two HP Server Console Switches G2 
The following figure shows two HP Server Console Switches G2 cascaded together. The top console 
switch is the primary console switch and the bottom console switch is the secondary console switch. 
Do not use interface adapters to cascade console switches. If interface adapters are used to cascade 
console switches, you do not have a seamless integration, and you lose Virtual Media support. 
 
To cascade the console switches: 
1.  Connect a UTP CAT5 or better cable to the interface adapter port on the primary console switch. 
2.  Connect the other end of the cable to the tiering port on the secondary console switch.