HP G3 KVM User Manual

Contents 3
Contents
Overview................................................................................................................................................ 7
HPE G3 KVM Console Switch overview .................................................................................................................. 7
Installing the HPE G3 KVM Console Switch ........................................................................................... 8
Rack-mount safety instructions ................................................................................................................................ 8
Installation checklist ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Console switch kit contents ........................................................................................................................... 8
Required items not included .......................................................................................................................... 8
Required tools ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Rack-mounting the console switch ........................................................................................................................... 9
Performing a standard-mount installation ...................................................................................................... 9
Performing a cantilever-mount installation .................................................................................................. 10
Performing a side-mount installation ........................................................................................................... 11
Console switch components ................................................................................................................................... 14
Connecting the local console switch ...................................................................................................................... 15
Remote access key ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Connecting the RAK .................................................................................................................................... 16
Installing the interface adapter ............................................................................................................. 18
Integrating the IA .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Connecting the IA ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Cascading console switches ................................................................................................................ 19
Compatible console switch models ........................................................................................................................ 19
IP Console Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Cascading two HPE KVM Server Console Switch G3 systems ............................................................................. 20
Cascading matrix .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Local port operation ............................................................................................................................. 22
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Accessing the Main dialog box .................................................................................................................... 22
Viewing servers ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Viewing the Port column .............................................................................................................................. 23
Viewing the Server Status column .............................................................................................................. 23
Selecting servers .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Soft switching ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Soft switching to a server ............................................................................................................................ 24
Configuring switches for soft switching........................................................................................................ 24
Soft switching to a previous server .............................................................................................................. 24
Disconnecting from a server ........................................................................................................................ 24
Using basic OSD navigation keys .......................................................................................................................... 25
Configuring the Setup dialog box ........................................................................................................................... 25
Accessing the Setup dialog box .................................................................................................................. 26
Managing routine tasks for servers ............................................................................................................. 26
Changing the display behavior ............................................................................................................................... 26
Accessing the Menu dialog box ................................................................................................................... 27
Selecting the display order of servers ......................................................................................................... 27
Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command ....................................................................................... 27
Setting a screen delay time ......................................................................................................................... 27
Setting local console switch security ...................................................................................................................... 28
Accessing the Security dialog box ............................................................................................................... 28
Changing the password ............................................................................................................................... 28
Setting password protection ........................................................................................................................ 28
Logging in to the console switch ................................................................................................................. 29
Removing the password protection ............................................................................................................. 29

HP G3 KVM Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	G3 KVM
Category	Switch
Language	English