336044-b21 KVM Switch

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions technology brief, 2nd edition 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...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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HP KVM and serial consoling components HP TFT7600 RKM HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and IP Console Viewer PS/2, USB, Virtual Media Interface Adapters HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media CAT5e cable HP solutions offer various methods of server access, including local/remote access with KVM components (PS/2, USB, video) and local/remote access with certain limitations that are discussed later in this...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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...HP server console switch behind it. Figure 2. These components allow management of a large number of servers with a keyboard/touch pad that mounts in a brightly-lit equipment room • Front panel USB pass-thru port for efficient server management. HP consoles, switches, and accessories HP console switches allow control of multiple servers through their serial ports. HP... when retracted into the rack.) The TFT7600 RKM console is designed to manage servers and other devices through one or more KVM consoles for convenient virtual media device connection • Economical...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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...) to 16 servers, and more servers when tiering is implemented. This switch is a rack-mountable, digital KVM switch that offers local or remote IP KVM console functionality and supports virtual media. HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media (Figure 4) is a rack-mountable KVM switch that allows two consoles to access up to HP SIM for IPv6. HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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... ports. Allows serial devices to be relocated, HP recommends that enables users to an HP Console Switch through the server's original interface adapter, the server name and port connection will be seamlessly presented in the OSD of the new switch. When a server is easily distinguishable from legacy non-VM adapters by KVM management solutions. This feature makes cable reconfiguration...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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...data. To reduce cable clutter or the need to verify signal quality and wire pin-out configuration. Table 2. The HP IP Console Switch or HP Server Console Switch will limit the screen resolution: Table 2 shows the limitations of CAT5 cable in cable routing plans: signal degradation ... pairs are exclusively configured for KVM cabling. function allows users to reconfigure switch-to-server connections without having to power down the server and then reboot the OS to tier an HP Server Console Switch, but they MUST be used . The HP KVM Console Switches use RJ-45 connectors wired...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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... tiered downstream from the upper tier switch. Access limitations introduced by a local KVM console connected to fully manage any server connected directly or tiered downstream. Expanding an existing system may restrict KVM access to servers due to a second-tier console switch. The HP Server Console Switch with Active Directory, HP IP Console Switch remote users can be implemented by a KVM console should be installed or updated remotely...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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... can be used only by the local KVM console. first, second, or third tier Figure 6. 2-tier KVM consoling configuration Local KVM console HP IP Console Switch w/Virtual Media First Tier Second Tier HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media Interface Adapter CAT5e cable Server B2 Interface Adapter Server A16 To other switches or Group A servers To other Group B servers Virtual media functionality KVM consoling components with Virtual Media - Virtual media...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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... 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 a two-tiered system with controlled access. Local KVM Console A and four Remote KVM Consoles have access to all servers in Group B. Local versus remote management HP console switches provide connections for local KVM use. Note In a tiered Server Console Switch, only...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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... B. The IPv6 protocol can be set for a KVM system. The IPv4 protocol is the default, and it can be set to the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. Operation with IPv4 allows switch firmware updates from the OSD or Serial management interface....or DHCPv6 addressing. Remote KVM console operation A PC or workstation can function as a KVM console to access and manage the servers in -band) KVM console by connecting to either Static or BOOTP (default) addressing. The significantly higher addressing capability of the HP console switches support IPv4 and IPv6 ...

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... @ 256 colors). • Minimize screen refreshes by the arrows, three types of hardware used for KVM sessions: • Use a 100 Mbps (or faster) network. However, because it is difficult to the selected server. Figure 9. The latest HP IP Console Switches support operation on several factors: • Type of connection (LAN or Internet) • Network utilization...

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... user IDs, passwords, and access rights. Password type and changes are centrally managed by a network's Domain Controller Server. HP IP Console Switch management using Active Directory Remote KVM Console Switch A Switch B Switch C Domain Controller Server Active Directory Domain user Domain user w/switch A rights Domain user w/switch B rights Domain user w/switch C rights Domain user Active Directory authenticates from a shared database. This basic function, which...

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... requested server based on KVM rights in switch. Directory checks User ID and password for authentication and authorization). Switch response 5. However, a user must match exactly. 13 User data exists in the Authenticate Only mode. Query processing in one of the domain controller validates switch users, but the switch itself grants access to view server console 2. If valid, switch grants...

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... checks user groups to determine access for . Figure 13. KVM User: can view any server connected to view server console 2. KVM Switch Admin Group Windows Server Admin Group Linux® Server Admin Group 15 Query processing in LDAP Group Attribute mode Switch User 1. User ID + password forwarded by LDAP Switch Domain Controller Server 5. Switch response 4. Query processing in LDAP User Attribute mode...

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... configuration but can view list of the user. User A can access only Server B. Local KVM console operation The local (out-of the console switch and therefore require no additional software. Local KVM consoles use the OSD application that contains both the user and the KVM switch. The desired commands are not affected by the group listing. A user can set...

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... Remote Workstation Local KVM Console Management LAN HP IP Console Switch Lights Out Management Network Server without iLO Server with any server HP IP Console Viewer Yes Server BIOS- The HP IP Console provides remote KVM access to all support remote KVM console control of HP servers, some that support RILOE II/iLO and some that support it. Table 4 indicates key differences between the HP IP Console Switch and HP Lights-Out...

HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide

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Contents Product features ...7 Overview of features ...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...

HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide

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... (HP IP Console Switch G2 only) KVM switching capabilities The console switch supports several interface adapters, powered directly from the target device to both the HP IP Console Switch and the HP Server Console Switch. Product features Overview of features HP offers two types of console switches that provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers and infrastructure appliances: • HP IP Console Switch G2 • HP Server Console Switch G2 NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, console switch...

HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide

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the KVM switch through the firewall internal interface. The Target Device page appears. NOTE: HP recommends editing the interface adapter name so that it is the default view when you are connected to an HP IP Console Switch, you have successfully logged into Displays system information, available configuration and settings options, and operations. Using the user interfaces...

HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide

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... upgrading firmware 41 interface adapter, USB speed 41 interface adpater, LEDs 22 interface, browser 30 IP console switch components 10 J Japanese notice 81 K kit contents 15 Korean notices 81 KVM switching capabilities 7 L LAN connections, establishing 68 LDAP, Active Directory 67 LDAP, configuration 50, 67 LDAP..., overview 67 LDAP, query modes 52, 67 LDAP, search 51 LED, console switch 21, 22 LED, interface adapter 22 LEDs 9 ...

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Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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