HP 400338-001 - KVM Switch, Owner'S Manual

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Rackmount Console Switch Owner’s Manual
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Connecting Servers to the Rackmount Console Switch
4. Locate your fi rst input cable. It will have a 25-pin “D” connector at one end.
Plug this cable into any numbered port on the rear of the Rackmount Console
Switch. The other end of the input cable will have three connectors: a 15-pin
“HDD” connector for video, a 6-pin miniDIN connector for a PS/2 keyboard
connection, and a 6-pin miniDIN connector for a PS/2 mouse connection. The
PS/2 mouse connector is designated by a mouse icon.
Plug these connectors into the matching ports on your server.
PS/2 KEYBOARD CABLE
PS/2 MOUSE CABLE
VGA MONITOR CABLE
(J1474A MODEL SHOWN)
5. Locate your next input cable. Repeat step 4 until all servers are properly
attached to the Rackmount Console Switch.
6. Locate the power cord that came with your Rackmount Console Switch. Plug
it into the IEC power connector on the switch. Make sure that the power
switch is off, then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate
AC outlet or Power Distribution Unit in the rack. This outlet must be near
the equipment and easily accessible to allow for unplugging prior to any
servicing of the unit.