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The new HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media ease the management of your datacenter.
The HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media provide both local and remote access to a variety of devices from inside and outside the datacenter and require no software be installed on the target servers. Now administrators can not only remotely access KVM functions for day to day management but can also map a drive on their workstation to target servers to perform application and OS upgrades, firmware upgrades, or even installations The switchable USB pass-through allows local connection of USB devices directly to the switch for performing software upgrades or installations. Multiple levels of encryption and authentication via LDAP insure enterprise-wide security.
These Console Switches use HP's proven Cat5 and intelligent Interface Adapters to improve cabling and airflow, and allow for cascading up to three levels.
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HP's new Console Switches with Virtual Media provide improved functionality, performance, and security to the datacenter.
Performance
- Improved video compression provides superior remote video performance rivaling local access.
- Increased distances between the console switches and interface adapters allow for more flexible configurations including three level tiering.
Management
- Intuitive and customizable client software allows all KVM functions to be handled remotely from anywhere on the LAN or WAN and will manage any HP IP Console Switch as well as HP Serial Console Servers.
- USB connectivity provides easier cable management and flexibility in consoles.
- Virtual media and local USB pass-through provide an easy method of updating and installing firmware, applications, and operating systems either locally or remotely. SNMP functionality on the IP Console Switches with Virtual Media quickly alert administrators to events as well as potential problems.
Security
- Keyboard, mouse, video and virtual media can be encrypted using one of 3 different methods; 128 bit SSL, DES, or DES3.
- Passwords can be set for local and remote access as well as the management port.
- Local security sets access rights and permissions for all users and administrators.
- Included Microsoft Active Directory authentication via LDAP makes it even easier to manage users access rights improving security.
Options
- The new PS2 Interface Adapter provides the most comprehensive virtual media capabilities on many servers, both old and new.
- The new USB 2.0 Interface Adapter provides virtual media capabilities on servers that do not support PS2 mouse and keyboards.
- KVM functions work with all existing HP Cat5 based PS2, USB, and Serial Interface Adapters.
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Ideal for...
24/7 data centers
- HP Console Switches with Virtual Media offer both local KVM access and high performance KVM/IP access so servers can be managed from anywhere, anytime.
- Cost effective expansion using the HP CAT5 KVM Expansion Module and three level tiering allow a large data center to be managed by multiple users simultaneously.
- Included Directory Services Integration for enterprise wide authentication.
- Virtual media is available when using either the USB 2.0 or PS2 Interface adapters with Virtual Media.
Remote sites
- High performance remote KVM access means that you can manage your remote site as if you were actually there, including software maintenance and installation using virtual media.
- Keyboard, mouse, video and virtual media encryption for all data transfers ensures that all your data is kept secure.
- Included Directory Services Integration for enterprise wide authentication
- Virtual media is available when using either the USB 2.0 or PS2 Interface Adapters with Virtual Media.
Heterogeneous data centers
- KVM and KVM/IP access is available for any server that has a standard PS2 keyboard/mouse and VGA or USB keyboard/mouse and VGA connections. Additionally, servers can be running any operating system - there is no software or hardware to install on attached servers
- Serial managed devices or servers can also be accessed using the Serial Interface Adapter
- Individual BladeSystem BL servers can be managed using the BladeSystem Cat5 KVM Interface Adapter
- Virtual media is available when using either the USB 2.0 or PS2 Interface adapters with Virtual Media.
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HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM |
HP 1x8 Server Console |
HP 2x16 Server Console |
HP 0x2x16 Server Console w/ VM |
HP 2x1x16 IP Console w/ VM |
HP 4x1x16 IP Console w/ VM |
| Number of server ports |
4 |
8 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
| Max number of concurrent users |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Cascade support |
No |
2 Tiers |
2 Tiers |
3 Tiers |
3 Tiers |
3 Tiers |
| Max number of servers |
4 |
128 |
256 |
4096 |
4096 |
4096 |
| LAN/WAN access |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| SNMP management |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| USB console support |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| USB 2.0 peripheral support |
No3 |
No |
No |
Yes1 |
Yes1 |
Yes1 |
| Remote Virtual Media |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes1 |
Yes1 |
| Cat 5 cabling |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Universal components |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes2 |
Yes2 |
Yes2 |
| PS2 server support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| USB server support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| BladeSystem support |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Serial device support |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Audio support |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Support for multiple languages |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| On screen display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1Remote Virtual Media and USB pass-through requires AF603A or AF604A Interface Adapters.
2AF603A and AF604A are only supported on the HP Console Switches with Virtual Media.
3The 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM switch only supports USB 1.1 peripherals.
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