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The new HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media eases the management of your datacenter.
The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media provides local access to a variety of devices inside the datacenter using HP's proven Cat5 technology and intelligent Interface Adapters to improve cabling and airflow, and allows for cascading up to three levels. Up to 2 local keyboards, mice, and monitors can be connected to the switch allowing two administrators to work on attached devices simultaneously. The switchable USB pass-through allows connection of USB devices for performing software upgrades or installations when used with Virtual Media Interface Adapters.
When used with the HP TFT7600 RKM or the HP 1U Rackmount Keyboard with USB theses switches provide a fast and convenient method of updating servers by easily attaching a USB mass storage device directly to the USB pass-through on the front of the keyboard.
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HP's new Console Switches with Virtual Media provide improved functionality, performance, and security to the datacenter.
Performance
- Increased distances between the console switches and interface adapters allow for more flexible configurations including three level tiering.
- Can be tiered under HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media to provide remote access and remote virtual media.
Management
- USB connectivity provides easier cable management and flexibility in consoles.
- Local USB pass-through provides an easy method of updating and installing firmware, applications, and operating systems directly to attached servers.
- Firmware updates for the switch can now be accomplished over the LAN
Security
- Local security prevents unauthorized access
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 Server Console Switches with Virtual Media offer 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 from a one or two consoles.
- Local virtual media is available when using Virtual Media Interface Adapters
Heterogeneous data centers
- KVM access is available for any server that has a standard PS2 or USB keyboard/mouse-- additionally, servers can be running any operating system - there is no software or hardware to install on attached servers
- Serial managed devices can also be accessed using the Serial Interface Adapter
- Individual BladeSystem BL servers can be managed using the BladeSystem Cat5 KVM Interface Adapter
- Local virtual media is available when using Virtual Media Interface Adapters
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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 |
| Number of local users |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Number of remote users |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
| 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 |
64 |
128 |
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 |
Yes |
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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