HP Cluster Platform Core Components Overview

3.2 Connecting the KVM to the Control Node
KVM cables are bundled in the rack that contains the TFT5600 rack-mount keyboard and monitor.
When you receive the cluster, These cables are connected to the four-port KVM switch and to
the TFT5600 console. You must complete the connections to the control node.
Note:
The four-port KVM switch is installed in older HP Cluster Platform models.
3.2.1 KVM Cabling
The TFT5600 has serial (PS/2) mouse and keyboard cables that connect to the four-port USB
switch. The KVM cabling is shown in Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 KVM Cabling (Using HP Integrity rx2600 Example)
USB
PC 3
USB
PC 2
USB
PC 1
USB
PC 4
CONSOLE
LINK
Keyboard
Y Converter
KVM Switch
Server
VGA/USB Cable
VGA Cable
USB Cable
TFT5600
Mouse
1
2 3
4
5
The following items correspond to the callouts in Figure 3-2:
1. The TFT5600 has two serial (PS/2) output connectors for mouse and keyboard. These cables
connect to a PS/2–to-USB Y-converter.
2. The PS/2-to-USB Y-converter plugs in to the USB connector marked CONSOLE on the
four-port switch.
3. A combined VGA (video) and USB (mouse and keyboard) is connected to the PCX port of
the four-port switch (where X is a port number 1-4).
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