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... working environments, and cable clutter. These solutions are backwards-compatible with earlier HP consoling components, with network or serial devices using terminal emulation. Abstract This paper describes the best methods to properly deploy an HP IP consoling solution to address such data center problems as the number of servers increases. Introduction Managing an enterprise system can perform a variety of server management functions including shutdown/power up to facilitate software installations or upgrades...
... working environments, and cable clutter. These solutions are backwards-compatible with earlier HP consoling components, with network or serial devices using terminal emulation. Abstract This paper describes the best methods to properly deploy an HP IP consoling solution to address such data center problems as the number of servers increases. Introduction Managing an enterprise system can perform a variety of server management functions including shutdown/power up to facilitate software installations or upgrades...
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... IP addresses, simplifying the administration of enterprise systems. The use of space and power (the 1U component shuts down automatically when retracted into the rack.) The TFT7600 RKM console is designed to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. The RKM (Figure 2) is shallow enough to meet the special needs of the data center environment: • Both PS/2 and USB connectivity...
... IP addresses, simplifying the administration of enterprise systems. The use of space and power (the 1U component shuts down automatically when retracted into the rack.) The TFT7600 RKM console is designed to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. The RKM (Figure 2) is shallow enough to meet the special needs of the data center environment: • Both PS/2 and USB connectivity...
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... Media HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media (Figure 4) is a rack-mountable KVM switch that allows two consoles to access up to 16 servers directly or more servers in a tiered system. This highly scalable switch allows an administrator to directly access up to four simultaneous users per switch (one local user using the local rack mounted console plus three remote users, or four remote users using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and support...
... Media HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media (Figure 4) is a rack-mountable KVM switch that allows two consoles to access up to 16 servers directly or more servers in a tiered system. This highly scalable switch allows an administrator to directly access up to four simultaneous users per switch (one local user using the local rack mounted console plus three remote users, or four remote users using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and support...
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... keyboard functionality. Table 2. Video signal limitations of 3, 6, 12, 20, and 40 feet. In normal network communication, only two of the four pairs are available from HP in cable routing plans: signal degradation (attenuation) and electromagnetic interference (crosstalk). function allows users to reconfigure switch-to-server connections without having to power down the server and then reboot the OS to tier a legacy Compaq Server Console Switch.
... keyboard functionality. Table 2. Video signal limitations of 3, 6, 12, 20, and 40 feet. In normal network communication, only two of the four pairs are available from HP in cable routing plans: signal degradation (attenuation) and electromagnetic interference (crosstalk). function allows users to reconfigure switch-to-server connections without having to power down the server and then reboot the OS to tier a legacy Compaq Server Console Switch.
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... upper tier switch. IMPORTANT While a single KVM console can be installed or updated remotely • Remote or integrated Lights-Out functionality • Use of virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with Virtual Media. System size determines the number of switches and adapters required. • Ratio of administrator access paths to servers required - 1 to 4, 1 to 8, or 1 to 16 • Type of any server connected directly or...
... upper tier switch. IMPORTANT While a single KVM console can be installed or updated remotely • Remote or integrated Lights-Out functionality • Use of virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with Virtual Media. System size determines the number of switches and adapters required. • Ratio of administrator access paths to servers required - 1 to 4, 1 to 8, or 1 to 16 • Type of any server connected directly or...
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... HP IP Console Switch also provides an Ethernet port allowing up to four workstations to the servers in Group B. Figure 7. System using remote and local KVM console management Remote KVM Consoles Local KVM Console A First Tier Second Tier Local KVM Console B LAN HP IP Console Switch (4x1x16) To Group A servers HP Server Console Switch To Group B servers Local KVM consoles can take advantage of anywhere management that working over a LAN or the Internet. Figure 7 illustrates an example of a two-tiered system with controlled access...
... HP IP Console Switch also provides an Ethernet port allowing up to four workstations to the servers in Group B. Figure 7. System using remote and local KVM console management Remote KVM Consoles Local KVM Console A First Tier Second Tier Local KVM Console B LAN HP IP Console Switch (4x1x16) To Group A servers HP Server Console Switch To Group B servers Local KVM consoles can take advantage of anywhere management that working over a LAN or the Internet. Figure 7 illustrates an example of a two-tiered system with controlled access...
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... additional software. Local KVM consoles use the OSD application that contains the user and the server or the user and the switch. For console switch queries, the directory checks for a group that resides in the firmware of -service events, or bandwidth problems (performance degradation from high traffic). A user can view list of the user. Table 3 shows how the group listing affects the ability of all servers in configuration but cannot access or view any server. Generally...
... additional software. Local KVM consoles use the OSD application that contains the user and the server or the user and the switch. For console switch queries, the directory checks for a group that resides in the firmware of -service events, or bandwidth problems (performance degradation from high traffic). A user can view list of the user. Table 3 shows how the group listing affects the ability of all servers in configuration but cannot access or view any server. Generally...
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... Console Switch. The Remote KVM and Lights-Out management networks can be separate or connected to the HP Server Console Switch can manage any server in the second tier. 18 The Local KVM Console attached to a single LAN. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with a system using those components can access servers in either tier. More information on its hard drive to any server in both tiers. When integrating an HP console switch with the latest firmware...
... Console Switch. The Remote KVM and Lights-Out management networks can be separate or connected to the HP Server Console Switch can manage any server in the second tier. 18 The Local KVM Console attached to a single LAN. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with a system using those components can access servers in either tier. More information on its hard drive to any server in both tiers. When integrating an HP console switch with the latest firmware...
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...KVM console running HP IP Console Viewer software 19 Implementation best practices Firmware upgrades HP recommends upgrading the firmware on all newly installed switches and interface adapters before configuring the system. However, port blocking can upgrade the HP IP Console Switch firmware using the most local KVM Console for server access, especially for this way. KVM consoling example Remote KVM LAN Console HP IP Console Switch Local KVM Console Interface Adapter First Tier Second Tier USB Thumb Drive HP Server Console Switch Server #03 (see NOTE) To other console switches...
...KVM console running HP IP Console Viewer software 19 Implementation best practices Firmware upgrades HP recommends upgrading the firmware on all newly installed switches and interface adapters before configuring the system. However, port blocking can upgrade the HP IP Console Switch firmware using the most local KVM Console for server access, especially for this way. KVM consoling example Remote KVM LAN Console HP IP Console Switch Local KVM Console Interface Adapter First Tier Second Tier USB Thumb Drive HP Server Console Switch Server #03 (see NOTE) To other console switches...
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... have been set up a server from a server after a specified period of inactivity. Equipment layout and security In enterprise systems consisting of multiple racks of servers in a heterogeneous environment, HP recommends mounting an IP Console Switch in each individual user and to grant specific users access to the servers and the TFT screens typically used on the server: • Windows 2000: Mouse speed = 50 percent, Acceleration = None • Windows NT4: Speed = Slider...
... have been set up a server from a server after a specified period of inactivity. Equipment layout and security In enterprise systems consisting of multiple racks of servers in a heterogeneous environment, HP recommends mounting an IP Console Switch in each individual user and to grant specific users access to the servers and the TFT screens typically used on the server: • Windows 2000: Mouse speed = 50 percent, Acceleration = None • Windows NT4: Speed = Slider...
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... ...7 KVM switching capabilities...7 True serial capabilities ...8 Local and remote user interfaces ...8 Virtual media capabilities ...8 Smart card capabilities ...8 Component identification ...9 HP Server G2 Console Switch components 9 HP IP G2 Console Switch components...10 Interface adapters ...11 Installing the console switch ...15 Installation overview ...15 Rack-mount safety instructions...15 Installation checklist ...15 Console switch kit contents ...15 Required items not included ...16 Required tools ...16 Rack-mounting the console switch ...16 Performing a standard-mount installation...
... ...7 KVM switching capabilities...7 True serial capabilities ...8 Local and remote user interfaces ...8 Virtual media capabilities ...8 Smart card capabilities ...8 Component identification ...9 HP Server G2 Console Switch components 9 HP IP G2 Console Switch components...10 Interface adapters ...11 Installing the console switch ...15 Installation overview ...15 Rack-mount safety instructions...15 Installation checklist ...15 Console switch kit contents ...15 Required items not included ...16 Required tools ...16 Rack-mounting the console switch ...16 Performing a standard-mount installation...
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... interface adapter. The following figure shows an example configuration for use the HP USB with ProLiant servers. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to connect any other end of your keyboard and mouse at the BIOS level before you load your operating system. 1. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the console switch. Interface adapter G2 Type serial Part number Prime function console *Not supported for the console switch system with Virtual Media Installing the interface adapter 24 Optimal use managed devices Connecting the interface adapter...
... interface adapter. The following figure shows an example configuration for use the HP USB with ProLiant servers. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to connect any other end of your keyboard and mouse at the BIOS level before you load your operating system. 1. Connect a UTP CAT5 cable to the console switch. Interface adapter G2 Type serial Part number Prime function console *Not supported for the console switch system with Virtual Media Installing the interface adapter 24 Optimal use managed devices Connecting the interface adapter...
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... cascading console switches with Virtual HP Server Console Switch Media Supported features* Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media KVM KVM Cascading console switches 25 To upgrade console switch firmware, see Using Virtual Media (on an interface adapter that also supports smart cards is only Full-Speed (approximately 6x CD-ROM). For configurations to increase the number of cascading or tiering devices. Cascading console switches matrix General rules of cascading console switches include: • You can cascade multiple console switches to work properly...
... cascading console switches with Virtual HP Server Console Switch Media Supported features* Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media KVM KVM Cascading console switches 25 To upgrade console switch firmware, see Using Virtual Media (on an interface adapter that also supports smart cards is only Full-Speed (approximately 6x CD-ROM). For configurations to increase the number of cascading or tiering devices. Cascading console switches matrix General rules of cascading console switches include: • You can cascade multiple console switches to work properly...
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... target devices using the remote OBWI The remote OBWI supports the following sessions are connected to both user interfaces. If local UI authentication is enabled, enter your username and password. To launch the local console UI interface: NOTE: The HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 do not have PS/2 connectors for either the local console UI or the remote OBWI. Select one of the console switch. Configure the network settings for the...
... target devices using the remote OBWI The remote OBWI supports the following sessions are connected to both user interfaces. If local UI authentication is enabled, enter your username and password. To launch the local console UI interface: NOTE: The HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 do not have PS/2 connectors for either the local console UI or the remote OBWI. Select one of the console switch. Configure the network settings for the...
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... to upgrade. 3. Select Unit View>Appliance>Appliance Settings>Ports>IAs. From the navigation tree on the left, select Settings. Configure the following settings for the interface adapter: o Baud Rate o Data Bits o Parity o Stop Bits o Flow Control o DTR Mode o Pinout - If you are connecting to a DB9 Male DTE device, select ACS and connect the DB9 to RJ-45 adapter to the RJ-45 serial connector, and then connect it to the management port...
... to upgrade. 3. Select Unit View>Appliance>Appliance Settings>Ports>IAs. From the navigation tree on the left, select Settings. Configure the following settings for the interface adapter: o Baud Rate o Data Bits o Parity o Stop Bits o Flow Control o DTR Mode o Pinout - If you are connecting to a DB9 Male DTE device, select ACS and connect the DB9 to RJ-45 adapter to the RJ-45 serial connector, and then connect it to the management port...
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... the interface adapter you want to the user account, as define users' preemption and access levels. User accounts The local console UI and remote OBWI require login security through administrator-defined user accounts. Configuring Serial Session settings 1. The Appliance Serial Session Settings page appears. 2. To connect to the console switch using SSH, you want to connect to the console switch. After authentication, you can add or delete users, as well as required by SSH. Select the Telnet Access Enabled checkbox...
... the interface adapter you want to the user account, as define users' preemption and access levels. User accounts The local console UI and remote OBWI require login security through administrator-defined user accounts. Configuring Serial Session settings 1. The Appliance Serial Session Settings page appears. 2. To connect to the console switch using SSH, you want to connect to the console switch. After authentication, you can add or delete users, as well as required by SSH. Select the Telnet Access Enabled checkbox...
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... the console switch local OSD, enabling the interface adapter to a server using a USB connection. To open a Virtual Media session with a server, you to connect shared media to operate in standard USB 2.0 mode. • Disable the USB 2.0 function of various target servers do not currently support composite USB 2.0 devices. The BIOS and particular operating systems and installation programs of the USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media from the local or remote console. All USB ports of the USB ports...
... the console switch local OSD, enabling the interface adapter to a server using a USB connection. To open a Virtual Media session with a server, you to connect shared media to operate in standard USB 2.0 mode. • Disable the USB 2.0 function of various target servers do not currently support composite USB 2.0 devices. The BIOS and particular operating systems and installation programs of the USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media from the local or remote console. All USB ports of the USB ports...
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...). For more information about Care Packs, refer to have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For the name of the...
...). For more information about Care Packs, refer to have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For the name of the...
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... 51 LED, console switch 21, 22 LED, interface adapter 22 LEDs 9 Linux, enabling TFTP 72 Linux, verifying TFTP 73 local console UI 30 local console UI, settings 42 M Main Menu, Exit 70 MergePoint Access 49 Minicom, configuring 68 modifications, FCC notice 79 N network settings 37 network settings, DNS 37 network settings, general 37 network settings, NTP 38 network settings, SNMP 38 NTP settings 38 O Override Admin 54 overview of installation process 15 P phone numbers 77 ports 41 ports, cascade devices 42 ports, interface adapter 41 power cord 81...
... 51 LED, console switch 21, 22 LED, interface adapter 22 LEDs 9 Linux, enabling TFTP 72 Linux, verifying TFTP 73 local console UI 30 local console UI, settings 42 M Main Menu, Exit 70 MergePoint Access 49 Minicom, configuring 68 modifications, FCC notice 79 N network settings 37 network settings, DNS 37 network settings, general 37 network settings, NTP 38 network settings, SNMP 38 NTP settings 38 O Override Admin 54 overview of installation process 15 P phone numbers 77 ports 41 ports, cascade devices 42 ports, interface adapter 41 power cord 81...
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... SNMP settings 38 SNMP traps 39 SNMP traps, enabling 39 standard-mount (1U) 16 support 77 switching capabilities 7 system alerts 36 T technical support 77 telephone numbers 77 TFTP, enabling for Windows 72 TFTP, Linux operating systems 72 TFTP, verifying for Linux 73 tools, appliance 33 troubleshooting 74 true serial 8 U upgrade firmware 72 upgrading console switch firmware 34 upgrading interface adapter firmware 41 USB 2.0 composite device limitations 61 user accounts 47 user accounts, local 48 user database, restoring 35 user database, saving 35 user interfaces 8, 30, 32 using...
... SNMP settings 38 SNMP traps 39 SNMP traps, enabling 39 standard-mount (1U) 16 support 77 switching capabilities 7 system alerts 36 T technical support 77 telephone numbers 77 TFTP, enabling for Windows 72 TFTP, Linux operating systems 72 TFTP, verifying for Linux 73 tools, appliance 33 troubleshooting 74 true serial 8 U upgrade firmware 72 upgrading console switch firmware 34 upgrading interface adapter firmware 41 USB 2.0 composite device limitations 61 user accounts 47 user accounts, local 48 user database, restoring 35 user database, saving 35 user interfaces 8, 30, 32 using...