HP Server Console Switch G2 - Installing the Interface Adapter; Interface Adapter Overview; Selecting an Interface Adapter

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Installing the interface adapter
Interface adapter overview
An interface adapter is required for the console switch system to function properly. However, an interface
adapter is not included in the console switch kit. The interface adapter is connected to a console switch using
a CAT5 cable.
NOTE: UTP CAT5 cables are used throughout the examples in this guide. However, UTP CAT5
or better cables can be used for any connection.
Selecting an interface adapter
Several interface adapters are available for use with the console switch. The following chart describes the
functionality and optimal uses for each adapter.
Interface
adapter
Type Part number Prime function Optimal use
HP c-Class
Blade
Blade
c-Class
AF605A Local console access to a
blade server
For server blades to connect to a
KVM for local access
HP PS2
PS2 262588-B21 KVM console access For servers that have PS/2 connectors
HP USB
USB 336047-B21 KVM console access For servers that have USB connectors
HP Serial
Serial 373035-B21 Connecting to a serial
interface
For managing serial devices through a
serial interface
HP PS2 with
Virtual
Media
PS2M AF604A KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual
Media (approximately 12x
CD-ROM) for servers with
PS/2 connectors
For servers that have PS/2 connectors
and require Hi-Speed Virtual Media
HP USB with
Virtual
Media*
USB2 AF603A KVM and Hi-Speed Virtual
Media (approximately 12x
CD-ROM) for servers that do
not have PS/2 connectors
For servers that do not have PS/2
connectors, but require Hi-Speed
Virtual Media
HP PS2 with
Virtual
Media and
CAC
PS2MC AF624A Full-Speed Virtual Media
(approximately 6x CD-ROM)
and CAC support for servers
with PS/2 connectors
For servers that have PS/2 connectors
and require Full-Speed Virtual Media
and CAC support
HP USB with
Virtual
Media and
CAC
USBMC AF623A Full-Speed Virtual Media
(approximately 6x CD-ROM)
and CAC support for servers
with USB connectors
For servers that have USB connectors
and require Full-Speed Virtual Media
and CAC support
HP Serial G2
True serial AF625A Provides access to the serial
console
For servers that require access to the
serial console and all serial-managed
devices
*Not supported for use with HP ProLiant G7 servers or earlier