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QuickSpecs
Overview
Problems/Requirements Problems/Requirements Problems/Requirements Problems/Requirements
Easy access to multiple servers
Want to move people out of the computer rooms due to cold temperatures and noise, but still need access
Require increased density of servers per switch
Somewhat price sensitive to cost per port
Multi-platform management from one console (Microsoft® Windows, Novell, UNIX®, Serial Devices (etc)
Non-intrusive control and management of servers HP Server Console Switches are "out-of-band," allowing server activity to be
viewed on multiple systems without interfering in any way
Centralized user management needed
Features Features
Features Features
High performance mouse/cursor speed. From outside the data centre, IT administrators can manage servers from a
centralized console as if standing in front of them.
Optional Directory Services Integration for Microsoft Active Directory to allow KVM User management within Active Directory
16 ports in Zero-U's of rack space. 16, hot-pluggable ports on each IP Console Switchbox mounts either behind keyboard or
in rack sidewalls saving valuable rack enclosure real estate
Based on standards and backward compatible. Ready to install with your current Compaq legacy console switching solutions
and works over a 100 Mbps IP-based network
Improved cable management. Standard CAT5 UTP network cables can be field terminated to custom lengths eliminating the
rolls of KVM cables often found in the back of racks and the smaller form factor facilitates cable routing
Single screen management. The IP Console Viewer supports Windows and Linux consoles and does not require additional
software to be installed on the server in order to monitor your KVM solution
Secure SSL, DES, or 3DES data transfer across network. The IP console switch uses with multiple security levels for customizing
user access to attached servers and operates across firewalls and VPNs
Localized On-Screen Display and IP console viewer software. Firmware and software are available in several languages to
facilitate usage in different world regions (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch and Japanese).
SNMP-Manageable. Pre-defined alert messaging can be sent to Insight Manager, Open View and other SNMP management
software programs
Multiple Space Saving 0U Installation Methods.
Side Mount – Rails are provided for mounting the unit to the side of the rack cabinet.
Rear Rack Mount – In conjunction with a HP Integrated Keyboard and Drawer (257054-001) slide rails are provided
for mounting the unit behind the keyboard drawer.
Serial Console Support with Serial Interface Adapter
Using the Serial Interface Adapter connected to the HP Server Console Switch allows an administrator to view a serial
console from a Unix or Linux server or a network device such as a switch or router to be viewed as if it were a KVM
console. Note that only viewing of serial consoles is supported, file transfers and detecting strings in the serial
datastream are not supported.
BladeSystem support
Using the BladeSystem CAT5 KVM Interface Adapter connected to the HP IP Console Switch allows an administrator to
connect locally or remotely to a Blade Server for maintenance or out of band management. Supports direct attachment
of USB devices and is compatible with BL20G2 and newer BladeSystems
DA - 11451 Canada — Version 9 — September 26, 2005
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