Installing the console switch 10
Required items not included
•
Interface adapters ("
Installing the interface adapter
" on page
21
)
One interface adapter is needed for each server or device.
o
USB 2.0 with Virtual Media
o
PS2 with Virtual Media
o
USB (not Virtual Media capable)
o
PS2 (not Virtual Media capable)
o
Serial
o
HP BladeSystem CAT5 KVM (not Virtual Media capable)
•
UTP CAT5 cable (CAT6 and CAT7 can also be used)
Optional item
Expansion module (not Virtual Media capable)
Required tools
The following tools are required for some procedures:
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
Cage nut insertion tool (included with your original rack hardware kit)
Rack-mounting the console switch
NOTE:
Before installing the console switch into the rack, connect the console switch to a
power source, using the power cords provided, and power on the unit. An activity indicator
light ("
Console switch components
" on page
6
) is displayed after a few seconds. If the activity
indicator light does not display, be sure that the power is on, the power cord is connected,
and the power source is valid.
Several rack-mounting configurations include:
•
Side-mount
o
Type A—Square- and round-hole rails
o
Type B—Square-hole rails
NOTE:
The console switch cannot be side-mounted into a rack with round-hole rails.
•
Standard-mount
•
Cantilever-mount
o
Type A—Round-hole rails
o
Type B—Square-hole rails
