
HP Server Console Switch Support on
AlphaServer Systems
Release Notes
Rev 1.0 July, 2004
This document contains the release notes for the HP server console switch as used on HP
AlphaServer systems running the TRU64 UNIX operating system with a PS2 keyboard
and mouse.
This guide is intended for anyone who has purchased an HP Server Console Switch (P/N
336044-B21) for use on HP Alpha server systems.
For more information or firmware updates please refer to the following URL:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/rack-options/scs/index-
kvm.html
Product Overview
The HP Server Console Switch, 1x8 (8-port) model (P/N 336044-B21), is supported for
Alpha systems using PS2 mouse and keyboard with VGA video. This includes support
for the PS2 Interface Adapter (P/N 262588-B21) required for operation.
Tru64 Unix Supported
Support is given for systems using the HP Tru64 Unix operating system, version 5.1A or
higher. Systems using the HP OpenVMS and Linux operating systems have not been
tested and are not supported.
Support for 1x8, 8-port Switch Only
Only the 1x8 (8-port) model (P/N 336044-B21) of the HP Server Console Switch has
been tested and is supported for AlphaServer systems.
© 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.