HP 336045-B21 - Server Console Switch KVM User Manual

Cascading console switches 28
Item Description
9 UTP CAT5 cable
10 UTP CAT5 cable (tiering cable)
11 Secondary console switch
Cascading an HP Server Console Switch G2 under
an HP IP Console Switch G2
The following figure shows an HP Server Console Switch G2 cascaded to an HP IP Console Switch G2.
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 console switch.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the tiering port on the secondary console switch.
Cascading an HP IP Console Switch G2 under an
HP Server Console Switch G2
The following figure shows an HP IP Console Switch G2 cascaded to an HP Server Console Switch G2.
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.

HP 336045-B21 - Server Console Switch KVM Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	336045-B21 - Server Console Switch KVM
Category	Switch
Language	English