Learn how to install the optional console switch.
You can use a console switch to attach more than one server to
a single display and keyboard. The optional console switch is available
separately.
Depending on the depth of the console switch and the depth of the
rack, you might be able to mount a console switch behind the console
unit in the same 1U space. To mount the console switch behind the
console unit, use the custom mounting brackets that come with the
console unit.
Important: The console switch extends beyond the rear
rack-cabinet mounting flanges when you install the switch behind the
console unit.
Note: - In this procedure, left and right refer to orientations as you
are facing the rear of the rack.
- The console switch mounting brackets are supplied in the miscellaneous
hardware kit.
- The mounting brackets have several pre-drilled holes and can support
most console switch designs.
To install a console switch behind the tray, complete the following
steps:
- Attach the left-side bracket to the left side of the console switch
using two 8-32 screws. Then, attach the right-side bracket to the
right side of the console switch.
Note: The left-side bracket has a
channel for you to route the power, video, and keyboard-and-mouse
cables. Make sure that you attach the brackets to the console switch
so that the channel on the left-side bracket faces upward.
Figure 1. Installing the console switch
Note: The left-side bracket has a channel to route
the power, video, keyboard, and mouse cables. Ensure that you attach
the brackets to the console switch so that the channel on the left-side
bracket faces upward.
- Install the console switch behind the flat-panel monitor and keyboard
tray using four (two on each side) of the Phillips screws supplied
in your miscellaneous hardware kit.
- Route the power, video, and keyboard-and-mouse cables through
the channel in the left-side bracket on the console switch. Then,
connect the video, keyboard, and mouse connectors to the console switch.
- For information about connecting the flat-panel monitor, thin
keyboard, and servers to the console switch, see the documentation
provided with the console switch.
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