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 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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..., with Virtual Media • Interface adapters for managing a server system through one or more consoles. 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 servers increases. Virtual media capability allows administrators to map an...
..., with Virtual Media • Interface adapters for managing a server system through one or more consoles. 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 servers increases. Virtual media capability allows administrators to map an...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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...room • Front panel USB pass-thru port for efficient server management. The RKM (Figure 2) is shallow enough to manage servers and other devices through one or more KVM consoles for convenient virtual media device connection • Economical use of ... in a standard 19-inch rack. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 When installed at an optimum height of remote consoles or terminals to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. Figure 2. HP consoles, switches, and accessories HP console switches allow control of multiple servers through their serial ports.
...room • Front panel USB pass-thru port for efficient server management. The RKM (Figure 2) is shallow enough to manage servers and other devices through one or more KVM consoles for convenient virtual media device connection • Economical use of ... in a standard 19-inch rack. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 When installed at an optimum height of remote consoles or terminals to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. Figure 2. HP consoles, switches, and accessories HP console switches allow control of multiple servers through their serial ports.
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HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media (Figure 3) is implemented. HP IP Console Switch with Virtual 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...
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media (Figure 3) is implemented. HP IP Console Switch with Virtual 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...
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... the cumulative cable length to 75 feet (22.8 meters) between the first console switch and the farthest attached server, including all four pairs to tier an HP Server Console Switch, but they MUST be used for use RJ-45 connectors wired straight through. The HP KVM Console Switches use all tiers. For optimal screen resolution of CAT5 cable in transferring video...
... the cumulative cable length to 75 feet (22.8 meters) between the first console switch and the farthest attached server, including all four pairs to tier an HP Server Console Switch, but they MUST be used for use RJ-45 connectors wired straight through. The HP KVM Console Switches use all tiers. For optimal screen resolution of CAT5 cable in transferring video...
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... the IP Console Viewer database surpasses 1000 objects. Using IP Console Viewer software and LDAP integration with Active Directory, HP IP Console Switch remote users can be considered: • Number of individual servers needs to the second-tier HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media. Designing a consoling solution Implementation of virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with...
... the IP Console Viewer database surpasses 1000 objects. Using IP Console Viewer software and LDAP integration with Active Directory, HP IP Console Switch remote users can be considered: • Number of individual servers needs to the second-tier HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media. Designing a consoling solution Implementation of virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with...
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...; HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media - HP KVM console switches should be tiered using the following URL: http://h20229.www2.hp.com/downloads/iso_format.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN. 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...
...; HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media - HP KVM console switches should be tiered using the following URL: http://h20229.www2.hp.com/downloads/iso_format.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN. 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...
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Note In a tiered Server Console Switch, only local port B is available for local KVM console management. 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 a two-tiered system with controlled access. Figure 7 illustrates an example of the physical security provided...
Note In a tiered Server Console Switch, only local port B is available for local KVM console management. 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 a two-tiered system with controlled access. Figure 7 illustrates an example of the physical security provided...
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... processing in switch. If valid, switch grants access to requested server based on KVM rights in Authenticate Only mode Switch User 1. Directory response 3. User data exists in the both the switch and the directory of the domain controller validates switch users, but the switch itself grants access to view server console 2. Request to the requested server. If invalid, KVM connection is processed...
... processing in switch. If valid, switch grants access to requested server based on KVM rights in Authenticate Only mode Switch User 1. Directory response 3. User data exists in the both the switch and the directory of the domain controller validates switch users, but the switch itself grants access to view server console 2. Request to the requested server. If invalid, KVM connection is processed...
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... directory will verify whether the user has access rights to view the console of a specific server. An attempt by a switch user to the requested server console. In response, the directory will check whether the user has administrator access. • Server query - Note For security reasons, HP recommends using one of three sub modes: Basic mode, User Attribute...
... directory will verify whether the user has access rights to view the console of a specific server. An attempt by a switch user to the requested server console. In response, the directory will check whether the user has administrator access. • Server query - Note For security reasons, HP recommends using one of three sub modes: Basic mode, User Attribute...
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... to view server console Switch 2. Switch response 4. Query processing in LDAP User Attribute mode Switch User 1. Figure 13. Directory response 3. Request to determine switch user access. LDAP User Attribute mode In User Attribute mode (Figure 13) the directory checks the user ID and password. User Attributes: KVM Appliance Admin: can administer the switch. User ID + password + server forwarded by...
... to view server console Switch 2. Switch response 4. Query processing in LDAP User Attribute mode Switch User 1. Figure 13. Directory response 3. Request to determine switch user access. LDAP User Attribute mode In User Attribute mode (Figure 13) the directory checks the user ID and password. User Attributes: KVM Appliance Admin: can administer the switch. User ID + password + server forwarded by...
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... KVM card or legacy HP console switches. That network PC can also map a USB device or an ISO image on the managed network. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with the latest firmware to be attached to any server in poor performance. • Expansion modules support downstream servers only and cannot be used to the HP Server Console Switch can access servers...
... KVM card or legacy HP console switches. That network PC can also map a USB device or an ISO image on the managed network. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with the latest firmware to be attached to any server in poor performance. • Expansion modules support downstream servers only and cannot be used to the HP Server Console Switch can access servers...
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... the system. Administrators can become an issue if a number of the console switch and running terminal emulation software • From a remote KVM console running HP IP Console Viewer software 19 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 , either of the following methods: • Through a TFTP or FTP...
... the system. Administrators can become an issue if a number of the console switch and running terminal emulation software • From a remote KVM console running HP IP Console Viewer software 19 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 , either of the following methods: • Through a TFTP or FTP...
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... mouse pointers for a remote session with iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for either the switch OSD or the target servers are generally in length from the first level KVM to every server without port blocking limitations. Since local KVM consoles are often unattended, the screen saver should...
... mouse pointers for a remote session with iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for either the switch OSD or the target servers are generally in length from the first level KVM to every server without port blocking limitations. Since local KVM consoles are often unattended, the screen saver should...
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide
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HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide Part Number 585313-001 September 2009 (First Edition)
HP IP and Server Console Switches G2 User Guide Part Number 585313-001 September 2009 (First Edition)
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...
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...
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... resolution support • Dual Gigabit NICs for transparent network failover (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 7 The following features are supported: • C-Class Blade KVM • PS2 • USB • Serial • PS2 with...
... resolution support • Dual Gigabit NICs for transparent network failover (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 7 The following features are supported: • C-Class Blade KVM • PS2 • USB • Serial • PS2 with...
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...other end of your keyboard and mouse at the BIOS level before you load your operating system. 1. Item 1 2 3 4 Description Server Console switch USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Installing the interface adapter 24 The following figure shows an example ...configuration for use the HP USB with Virtual Media interface adapter to connect to your ProLiant server, test the functionality of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the console switch. Optimal use managed devices Connecting the interface adapter NOTE:...
...other end of your keyboard and mouse at the BIOS level before you load your operating system. 1. Item 1 2 3 4 Description Server Console switch USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Installing the interface adapter 24 The following figure shows an example ...configuration for use the HP USB with Virtual Media interface adapter to connect to your ProLiant server, test the functionality of that same UTP CAT5 cable to the console switch. Optimal use managed devices Connecting the interface adapter NOTE:...
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... Virtual Media (approximately 12x CD-ROM), you must support the feature. An older console switch cannot be the primary console switch over any of the same generation. When cascading console switches with Virtual HP Server Console Switch Media Supported features* Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media KVM KVM Cascading console switches 25 For more information, see Upgrading the firmware (on page 72). Use interface...
... Virtual Media (approximately 12x CD-ROM), you must support the feature. An older console switch cannot be the primary console switch over any of the same generation. When cascading console switches with Virtual HP Server Console Switch Media Supported features* Virtual Media Smart Card Virtual Media KVM KVM Cascading console switches 25 For more information, see Upgrading the firmware (on page 72). Use interface...
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...the console switches: 1. Primary console switch Secondary console switch Supported features* HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media Virtual Media Smart Card HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media Virtual Media Smart Card HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Virtual Media Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 KVM HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch...
...the console switches: 1. Primary console switch Secondary console switch Supported features* HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media Virtual Media Smart Card HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media Virtual Media Smart Card HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Virtual Media Media HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch G2 KVM HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch...