HP Server Console Switch G2 - Frequently Asked Questions; Console Switch Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions 75
Frequently asked questions
Console switch frequently asked questions
Question Answer
Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable?
Yes, they are hot-
pluggable to the console switch. Using PS2
connections to servers might not be hot-pluggable.
Are the keyboard, monitor, and mouse
connections on the console switch hot-pluggable?
Yes
Are the server connections on the console switch
hot-pluggable?
Yes
Can the console switch be mounted in a
round-hole rack?
Yes, the console switch can be mounted in a round-hole rack
using the standard-mount installation ("Performing a
standard-mount installation" on page 15).
Can the console switch be side-mounted in a
round-hole rack?
No
How do I access the local console UI?
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Press the Print Scrn key.
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Press the Ctrl key twice within one second.
How do I cascade console switches?
See Cascading console switches (on page 25).
How do I change the keyboard language?
Language-specific keyboard emulation in the interface
adapter is determined by the keyboard language chosen in
the Local console UI settings (on page 41).
How do I know which port my cascaded console
switch is connected to?
View the Port column of either the Interface adapter ports
(on
page 40) or Cascade devices ports (on page 41).
How do I locally connect a cascaded console
switch?
Use a CAT5 or better cable to connect from an interface
adapter connection port on the primary console switch to the
tiering port on the secondary console switch.
How do I view my console switch firmware
version?
See Viewing system information.
How do I view my interface adapter firmware
version?
View the Application column of the Appliance IAs ("
Interface
adapter ports" on page 40) page.
What kind of UTP cables are supported?
Only UTP, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT7 cables are
supported.