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HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch

User Guide

July 2004 (First Edition)

Part Number 372284-001

Summary of Contents for 371302-B21 - 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch

Page 1: ...HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide July 2004 First Edition Part Number 372284 001 ...

Page 2: ...ents accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Linux is a U S registered trademark of Linus Torvalds HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide July 2004 First Edition Pa...

Page 3: ...duction Overview 1 1 Features 1 1 Hardware Requirements 1 2 Front Panel 1 3 Rear Panel 1 4 Chapter 2 Installation Desktop Model Hardware Installation 2 1 Rackmount Model Hardware Installation 2 4 Performing a Side Mount Installation 2 5 Performing a Cantilever Installation 2 6 Cabling the Switch 2 7 Chapter 3 Operation Hot Plugging 3 1 Powering Off and Restarting 3 1 Port Numbering 3 1 Hotkey Oper...

Page 4: ...leshooting Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Model Number A 1 Federal Communications Commission Notice A 1 Class A Equipment A 1 Class B Equipment A 2 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only A 2 Modifications A 2 Cables A 3 Canadian Notice Avis Canadien A 3 Class A Equipment A 3 Class B Equipment A 3 European Union Regulatory Notice A 3 ...

Page 5: ...Contents Appendix C Specifications Index HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide v ...

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Page 7: ...otential hazard The potential for injury exists if warnings are not observed Consult your documentation for specific details This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards Refer all servicing to qualified personnel WARNING To prevent injury from electric shock hazards do not open this enclosure Refer all maintenance upgrades and servicing to qualified per...

Page 8: ...et off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information IMPORTANT Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions NOTE Text set off in this manner presents commentary sidelights or interesting points of information Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions Italic type is us...

Page 9: ...n boards or hardware Third party hardware or software Operating system type and revision level Power management software type and version HP Website For information on this product as well as the latest drivers firmware and service packs go to http h18004 www1 hp com products servers proliantstorage rack options list html console HP Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest HP authorized re...

Page 10: ...ith USB connectors are available for order from the HP website at http h18004 www1 hp com products servers proliantstorage rack options list html console Dual interface support PS 2 or USB keyboard and mouse data transport for PC compatible computers NOTE Macintosh and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection Cable sets with USB connectors are available for order from the HP website at http...

Page 11: ...SB interface adapter Each computer requires A VGA SVGA or Multisync card PS 2 keyboard and mouse ports Only custom cable sets specifically designed to work with the switch can be used to link to the computers Two PS 2 cables with audio connectors Desktop model or four PS 2 cables without audio connectors Rackmount model are provided with the switch The switch also supports computers that use USB c...

Page 12: ... 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches The upper LEDs are the KVM Port LEDs The lower LEDs are the USB LEDs KVM Port LEDs Dim orange I ndicates that the computer attached to the corresponding port is currently online Bright orange Indicates tha t the computer attached to the corresponding port is selected for the KVM focus Flashing orange Indic ates that the computer...

Page 13: ...switch During normal operation the firmware upgrade switch must be in the NORMAL position 4 Firmware upgrade port The RJ 11 firmware upgrade cable plugs into this connector For more information on upgrading the firmware refer to chapter 4 of this guide 5 Power jack Connector used for attaching the cable for external power 6 Monitor port Connector used for attaching the video cable for the console ...

Page 14: ...ipment Power down all devices before connecting Be sure that all devices are properly grounded 1 Connect the console mouse and keyboard by doing one of the following Connect the USB mouse 1 and keyboard 2 to the USB ports on the switch front panel HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 2 1 ...

Page 15: ...PORTANT If a USB mouse and USB keyboard are connected to the USB keyboard port on the switch front panel do not use the PS 2 to USB interface adapter to connect a second keyboard and mouse Only use the rear panel USB ports to connect USB peripherals 2 Connect the console speakers 1 microphone 2 and monitor 3 to the appropriate ports on the switch rear panel 2 2 HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide...

Page 16: ...crophone connector 3 the speaker connector 4 and the video connector 5 on the KVM cable into their respective ports on the computer Be sure that each plug corresponds to its intended CPU port socket NOTE The cables that ship with the Rackmount model do not include audio jacks NOTE The switch also supports computers that use USB connectors to transfer keyboard and mouse data Cable sets with USB con...

Page 17: ...models or connect the appropriate jumper cord between the AC adapter and an uninterruptible power system UPS or a power distribution unit PDU Rackmount model 6 Power up the connected computers Rackmount Model Hardware Installation CAUTION To prevent damage to the equipment Power down all devices before connecting Be sure that all devices are properly grounded 2 4 HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Gui...

Page 18: ...our on each side from the switch 2 Attach the 0U brackets to the switch using the screws you removed 3 Install two cage nuts into the side mount bracket U locations and secure the switch to the rails using two M 6 screws one on each side HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 2 5 ...

Page 19: ...he eight screws four on each side from the switch 2 Attach the 1U brackets to the switch using six of the screws you removed three on each side 3 Do one of the following Install two clip nuts one on each side of the rack 2 6 HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide ...

Page 20: ... Switch User Guide 2 7 Install two cage nuts one on each side of the rack 4 Secure the switch to the rails using the appropriate screws Cabling the Switch Connect the switch cables as described in Desktop Model Hardware Installation ...

Page 21: ...ers Port Numbering Each CPU port on the switch is assigned a port number The port numbers are marked on the switch rear panel The Port ID of a computer is the same as the CPU port number to which it is connected For example a computer connected to CPU port 3 has a Port ID of 3 The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM focus USB peripherals and audio focus with the hotkey port sele...

Page 22: ...Switches KVM focus to the next port on the installation The USB peripherals and audio focus remain unchanged U Enter Switches USB peripherals to the next port on the installation The KVM focus and audio focus remain unchanged S Enter Switches audio focus to the next port on the installation The KVM focus and USB peripherals remain unchanged Table 3 2 Selecting a Port Hotkey Action Scroll Lock Scro...

Page 23: ...sed to set up the switch configuration All operations begin with invoking HSM Invoking HSM 1 Press and hold the Num Lock key 2 Press the minus key NOTE If the minus key is not released within 0 5 second hotkey invocation is canceled 3 Release the Num Lock key Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended and only hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks described in this chapter can be i...

Page 24: ...ss the T key again Keyboard Operating Platform The switch default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform If your requirements call for different port settings you have a Macintosh or Sun system attached to a port you can change the keyboard operating platform configuration for that port To change the configuration 1 Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set 2 I...

Page 25: ...his chapter 2 Press the B key The beeper toggles on or off The command line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for 1 second then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode Disabling Port Switching Keys 1 Invoke HSM as described in the Invoking HSM section in this chapter 2 Press the X key 3 Press the Enter key NOTE This procedure is a toggle To enable the port switching keys repea...

Page 26: ...a text editor or word processor F5 Performs a USB reset B Toggles the beeper on and off X Enter Enables or disables the port switching keys R Enter Resets the hotkey settings to their default status Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Ctrl key is used in conjunction with other keys The corresponding functions...

Page 27: ...atible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Macintosh keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in Table 3 7 NOTE When using key combinations press the first key then press the second key Table 3 7 Macintosh Keyboard Emulation PS 2 Keyboard Macintosh Keyboard Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl Win a Ctrl 4 S Alt L Alt Option Prt_Sc F13 Scroll Lock F14 Desktop Menu Enter Return Back Space Dele...

Page 28: ...s list html console Before You Begin 1 From a computer that is not part of the KVM installation go to the HP website and download the firmware upgrade package to the computer 2 Power off the switch a Unplug the KVM cables from the back of the switch b Unplug the power cable from the power jack on the switch rear panel 3 Use the RJ 11 firmware upgrade cable provided with the unit to connect a COM p...

Page 29: ...DE position 5 Power on the switch by plugging in one of the KVM cables The switch front panel LEDs flash to indicate that it is in Firmware Upgrade mode CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the switch during the firmware upgrade process 4 2 HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide ...

Page 30: ...e 1 Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file by double clicking the file icon or by opening a command line and entering the full path to the file The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 4 3 ...

Page 31: ...he I Agree radio button Click Next to continue The Firmware Upgrade Utility Main screen appears The Utility inspects your installation All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel 4 4 HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide ...

Page 32: ...panel 4 Select the Check Firmware Version checkbox to have the utility compare the device firmware version with the upgrade files A message appears if the firmware version of the device is higher than the upgrade version and you have the option to continue or cancel the upgrade HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 4 5 ...

Page 33: ...to inform you that the procedure was successful NOTE If the Upgrade Succeeded screen does not appear the upgrade failed to complete and you should repeat the upgrade procedure 6 Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility 7 Power off the switch by unplugging the KVM cable that you connected to the switch rear panel in step 5 of the Before You Begin section 8 Disconnect the RJ 11 firmware up...

Page 34: ...Firmware Upgrade Utility HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 4 7 9 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Switch to the NORMAL position 10 Connect all the KVM cables 11 Reconnect the power cable ...

Page 35: ...e computer Be sure that the cable between the computer and the switch is properly connected The switch must be reset Disconnect all the devices cables from the switch power off the KVM switch wait 10 seconds then reconnect the cables to power up the switch USB devices are not responding The USB ports must be reset Unplug the device USB cables from the switch rear panel then reconnect the cables Us...

Page 36: ... time that a Sun system runs from a port you must configure its port for the Sun keyboard operating platform before you power on the system or the Sun system will not start Refer to the Keyboard Operating Platform section in chapter 3 for more information The switch does not operate The Firmware Upgrade Switch is in the wrong position Be sure that the Firmware Upgrade Switch is in the NORMAL posit...

Page 37: ... Class B devices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment for example personal computers The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user The FCC rating label on the device shows the classification A or B of the equipment Class B device...

Page 38: ... the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received incl...

Page 39: ...lass B Equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada European Union Regulatory Notice This product complies with the following EU Directives Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC CE Comp...

Page 40: ...irectly with General Direction for Frequency Planning and Management Direzione Generale Pianificazione e Gestione Frequenze France L utilisation de cet equipement 2 4GHz Wireless LAN est soumise a certaines restrictions Cet equipement peut etre utilise a l interieur d un batiment en utilisant toutes les frequences de 2400 a 2483 5MHz Chaine 1 13 Pour une utilisation en environement exterieur vous ...

Page 41: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices Japanese Notice Power Cord Statement for Japan Korean Notice Class A Equipment HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide A 5 ...

Page 42: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices A 6 HP 1x4 USB PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Class B Equipment BSMI Notice ...

Page 43: ... damage when setting up the system or handling parts Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static safe containers Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static free workstations Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers Avoid touching pins leads or circuitry Always be properly grounded when touching a stat...

Page 44: ...ce in the ground cords To provide proper ground wear the strap snugly against the skin Use heel straps toe straps or boot straps at standing workstations Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats Use conductive field service tools Use a portable field service kit with a folding static dissipating work mat If you do not have any of the suggested equip...

Page 45: ...ectors 1 Stereo port 1 Microphone port CPU KVM data connectors 4 SPDB 15 female CPU audio connectors 4 Stereo ports 4 Microphone ports USB peripherals 2 USB Type A Firmware upgrade 1 RJ 11socket Power adapter 1 DC 5V jack Scan interval 1 99 seco nds 5 second default Resolution Up to 2048 x 1536 Power consumption 1280mA Operating temperature 0 50 C 32 122 F Storage temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Humid...

Page 46: ...and mouse 2 1 console requirements 1 2 controlling the hotkey beeper 3 5 CPU ports 1 4 cycling through ports 3 2 D Declaration of Conformity A 2 default settings restoring 3 5 dimensions C 1 disabling port switching keys 3 5 E electric shock symbol vii electrostatic damage B 1 emulation keyboard 3 6 external power connecting 2 4 jack location 1 4 F FCC notices Class A Equipment A 1 Class B Equipme...

Page 47: ...stalling 0U configuration 2 5 1U configuration 2 6 desktop model 2 1 rackmount model 2 4 invoking HSM 3 3 J jacks console audio 1 4 power 1 4 K keyboard connecting 2 1 2 2 connector 1 3 emulating Mac 3 7 emulating Sun 3 6 resetting 1 3 keyboard emulation 3 6 keyboard operating platform 3 4 KVM Port LEDs 1 3 monitor connecting 2 2 port location 1 4 mouse connecting 2 1 2 2 connector 1 3 resetting 1...

Page 48: ...1 firmware upgrade cable connecting 4 1 S safety information vii selecting ports 1 3 3 2 side mount installation 2 5 speaker jack 1 4 speakers connecting 2 2 specifications C 1 starting Auto Scan 1 3 summary hotkey 3 6 Sun keyboard 3 6 switches port selection 1 3 switching ports 1 3 3 2 symbols electric shock vii in text viii weight vii symbols on equipment vii T technical support ix telephone num...

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