HP 409054-003 User Manual

Contents 3
Contents
Component identification............................................................................................................... 6
Console switch components........................................................................................................................ 6
Interface adapter with Virtual Media components..........................................................................................7
Installing the console switch ........................................................................................................... 9
Installation overview .................................................................................................................................. 9
Rack-mount safety instructions............................................................................................................ 9
Installation checklist ................................................................................................................................... 9
Console switch kit contents ............................................................................................................... 9
Required items not included ............................................................................................................ 10
Optional item................................................................................................................................ 10
Required tools............................................................................................................................... 10
Rack-mounting the console switch .............................................................................................................. 10
Performing a side-mount type A installation....................................................................................... 11
Performing a side-mount type B installation ....................................................................................... 12
Performing a standard-mount installation .......................................................................................... 13
Performing a cantilever-mount type A installation ...............................................................................15
Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation................................................................................ 17
Connecting the console switch .................................................................................................................. 18
HP IP Console Viewer overview................................................................................................................. 20
Installing the interface adapter ..................................................................................................... 21
Interface adapter overview ....................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting the interface adapter .............................................................................................................. 21
Cascading console switches......................................................................................................... 23
Cascading console switches overview........................................................................................................ 23
Cascading console switches matrix.................................................................................................. 23
Cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24
Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual
Media cascade configuration.......................................................................................................... 26
Local port operation.................................................................................................................... 28
Local port operation overview................................................................................................................... 28
Accessing the Main dialog box ....................................................................................................... 28
Viewing servers by name, EID, or port ............................................................................................. 29
Soft switching ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Soft switching to a server................................................................................................................ 30
Soft switching to a previous server................................................................................................... 30
Disconnecting from a server............................................................................................................ 30
Using basic OSD navigation keys.............................................................................................................. 30
Managing routine tasks for servers ............................................................................................................ 31
Changing the display behavior ....................................................................................................... 32
Controlling the status flag ............................................................................................................... 33
Assigning device types................................................................................................................... 35
Changing the keyboard language ................................................................................................... 36
Changing network configurations .................................................................................................... 37

HP 409054-003 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	409054-003
Category	Switch
Language	English