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Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions

technology brief, 2

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Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2

Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2

HP consoles, switches, and accessories .................................................................................................. 3

HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor......................................................................................... 3

HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media ............................................................................................ 4

HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media ...................................................................................... 4

Interface adapters ............................................................................................................................ 5

CAT5 cabling .................................................................................................................................. 6

Designing a consoling solution .............................................................................................................. 7

Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking .................................................................................. 7

Virtual media functionality................................................................................................................. 8

Local versus remote management ....................................................................................................... 9

Remote KVM console operation........................................................................................................... 10

IPv6 protocol support...................................................................................................................... 10

KVM performance over a network.................................................................................................... 11

Session types................................................................................................................................. 11

Managing switch users through Active Directory ................................................................................ 12

Local KVM console operation.............................................................................................................. 16

Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology ................................................................ 17

Integrating legacy KVM components .................................................................................................... 18

KVM consoling example..................................................................................................................... 18

Implementation best practices.............................................................................................................. 19

Firmware upgrades ........................................................................................................................ 19

Equipment layout and security ......................................................................................................... 20

Energy mode ................................................................................................................................. 20

Mouse tuning................................................................................................................................. 20

For more information.......................................................................................................................... 21

Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 21

Authenticate Only mode.............................................................................................................. 13

LDAP mode................................................................................................................................ 14

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