HP Compaq Server Console Switches - Manual (Page 13)

Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter 13
Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter
Interface adapter overview
An interface adapter (sold separately) is required for the console switch system to function properly. An
interface adapter connects UTP CAT5 or higher cables to PS/2 or USB connections and establishes a
KVM session to a server.
NOTE: UTP CAT5 or higher cables are used throughout the examples in this guide.
Connecting the interface adapters
1. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable or higher to the server connection port (" Console switch components " on
page 11 ) on the console switch.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 connector on the interface adapter.
3. Connect the interface adapter to the appropriate connectors on the server.
4. Repeat the preceding steps to connect additional servers to this system, if needed.
The following figure shows one possible configuration for the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system
with an interface adapter.
Item Description
1 Server
2 Console
switch
3 USB interface adapter
4 PS/2 interface adapter
To add server names, see Assigning names to servers (on page 36 ).