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
