Cascading console switches  27 
Example of an HP Server Console Switch G2 cascade 
configuration 
 
 
Item Description 
1 Servers 
2  Interface adapters (USB 2.0 interface adapter with 
Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual 
Media) 
3  UTP CAT5 cable 
4  Local console KVM cables 
5 Local console monitor 
6  Primary console switch 
7 Servers 
8  Interface adapters (USB 2.0 interface adapter with 
Virtual Media or PS2 interface adapter with Virtual 
Media)