In cascaded environments the Server Console Switch with Virtual Media can allow an administrator to manage up to 4096 servers across three tiers from a single console. When tiered with additional HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media application installations and upgrades can be pushed through to any server on any of the three tiers from a single console.

The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media is backwards compatible with all HP Cat5 based Server Console Switches and interface adapters that do not support virtual media.

Standard rack mounting of the HP Server Console Switches will take up 1U (1.75") of front panel rack space. However, the Switches can also be mounted in a "zero U" profile by mounting in the side rails of the rack, or behind the HP 1U Rackmount Keyboard or the 1U TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor.

5. Console A VGA monitor connection

• Virtual media
  
  • An USB CD-ROM, USB DVD, USB floppy drive, or USB key can be attached directly to the HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and mapped to an attached server to easily perform application installations or upgrades
  • When used with the HP 1U Rackmount Keyboard with USB or the HP TFT7600 RKM USB drives can be connected to the front USB port directly at the keyboard for increased ease of use
  • Virtual media support requires the use of Virtual Media Interface Adapters connected directly to a Server Console Switch with Virtual Media
  • Virtual media interface adapter: New interface adapter to support virtual media on ProLiant servers
  • Supports KVM functionality also
• Improved tiering support:
  • Three levels of cascading are available to support up to 4096 servers. When all tiers are comprised of virtual media compatible console switches and interface adapters, virtual media can be mapped to a server on any tier

• Bladesystem c-Class KVM Interface Adapter for supporting BladeSystem c-Class servers
• New USB Virtual Media interface Adapter for servers that do not support PS2 mice and keyboards such as Integrity servers running Microsoft Windows

Network Administrators, System Administrators, Engineering Managers, Chief Information Officers, and Managers of Information Systems are all among the users who will see benefits from using the HP family of server console switches.

• Easy access to multiple servers (any server with PS2 or USB I/O connection port)
  
• Multi-platform management from one console (Microsoft® Windows®, Novell, UNIX®, Linux 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
  

• On-Screen Display (OSD) - Displays system-related information on the console monitor, such as selected server name, status, power-up test data, configuration menus and virtual media.
• Programmable Scanning - An evaluation of system performance can be made by sequentially scanning any or all of the computers in the system. Programmable scanning allows you to determine which computers to include as well as the duration of the connection.
• Configuration NVRAM - NVRAM (non-volatile RAM) makes it easy to set configuration information using commands entered from the keyboard. The NVRAM stores the resulting configuration until a user decision is made to change the information, even if the unit loses power.
• Password Protection - For protection against unauthorized users, the switch box provides a password option for security purposes.
• Switch Firmware Update - The application code of the switch can be quickly and easily updated via FLASH ROM. Updates can be accomplished over the LAN eliminating the need to carry a notebook into the data center to perform firmware upgrades.
• Multiple Space Saving 0U Installation Methods
  • Side Mount - Rails are provided for mounting the unit to the side of rack cabinets with side mounting capability.
  • Rear Rack Mount - HP Console Switches may be mounted behind a HP 1U Rackmount Keyboard, or the TFT7600 rack mounted keyboard and monitor with slide rails provided with the switch.
• PS2 Virtual Media Interface Adapter support servers with PS2 mouse and keyboard connection and a USB port for virtual media (recommended for ProLiant servers).
  
• USB Virtual Media Interface Adapter supports servers without PS2 mouse and keyboard connections such as Integrity servers running Microsoft Windows.
  
  • USB 2.0 protocol and speed supported on both Virtual Media Interface Adapters.
• Support for a variety of server connections with Interface Adapters where virtual media is not needed.
  • PS/2
  • USB mouse and keyboard
  • VT100 serial console support
  • BladeSystems p-Class support via front diagnostics connector
• The following input devices provide a convenient front USB pass through port for connecting USB media to the Server Console Switch with Virtual Media
  • HP 1U Rackmount Keyboard with USB
  • HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor

NOTE: For more information please visit: http://www.hp.com/go/kvm.

• Cascading, also called tiering, is the ability to connect one or more switches under a single switch at the top as in a pyramid. Cascading allows an administrator to access larger numbers of servers from a single local console. The Server Console Switch with Virtual media allows connection of 2 local consoles. Server Console Switches with Virtual Media will support up to 3 levels of tiering under certain conditions
  
• HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media may be cascaded to HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media or any Cat5 based HP Server Console Switch by connecting a Cat5 cable from a server port on the top switch to the dedicated tiering port on the switch below. Interface adapters are not needed to cascade HP Server Console Switches.
  
• HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media may be placed at the top and tiered to up to 16 Server Console Switches with Virtual Media or any Cat5 based HP Server Console Switch for a maximum of 256 servers in the cascade.
  
• If the first and second tiers contain HP Server Console switches with Virtual Media then a third level may be added comprised of either HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media or any Cat5 based HP Server Console Switches for a maximum of 4096 servers in the cascade.
  
• Virtual media can be mapped to servers on any tier but only if the server is connected to a HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media using a Virtual Media Interface Adapter.
  
• A HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media can not be cascaded under a legacy Cat5 based HP Server Console Switch.
  
• Legacy Cat5 based HP Server Console Switches, Interface Adapters, and Expansion Modules do not support virtual media.
  
• To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters; you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to access the local OSD.
  
• HP Server Console Switches do not support Compaq KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches.
  

NOTE: For more information on cascading HP Server Console Switches please visit: http://www.hp.com/go/kvm.

Three-year limited warranty, including hardware diagnostic support, pre-failure warranty (coverage of hard drives, memory and processors). The warranty is fully supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. In addition 90-day's getting started software telephone support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services.

NOTE: Limited warranty is 3 year parts only.

Care Pack services provide a range of life cycle support options that let you choose the service levels that meet your business requirements, from basic to mission-critical.
A full range of HP Care Pack hardware and software services are available including:

• Installation and start up
• Education courses
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• System Management, Performance Services and Mission Critical Support Solution

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Interface Adapters
(support KVM functionality only)

262588-B21

262587-B21

336047-B21

373035-B21

CAT5e Cables

263474-B21

263474-B22

263474-B23

263474-B24

263474-B25

Service & Support (Care Pack)

U2871E

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