IBM 17353LX - 1x8 Console Switch, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation
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Tiering earlier model switches
1. Mount the earlier-model switches according to the instructions included with those devices.
The current-model switch should already be mounted.
2. Attach the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors of a PS/2 console switch cable or CO to a
local port on the earlier-model switch.
3. If using a CO, insert one RJ-45 end of a CAT 5 cable into the CO.
4. Connect the RJ-45 connector on the free end of the CAT 5 cable to an ARI port on the current-
model rack console switch.
5. Connect servers to the earlier-model switch according to the instructions included with
that switch.
6. Power cycle the earlier-model switch to enable its local port to recognize the switch cable
or CO.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for all earlier-model switches you want to attach.
Configuring Access to the Rack Console Switch System
See Chapter 3 for instructions about server and user configuration using the OSCAR interface.