Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... 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 types...11 Managing switch users through Active Directory 12 Authenticate Only mode...13 LDAP mode...14 Local KVM console operation...16 Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology 17 Integrating legacy KVM components ...18 KVM consoling example...18 Implementation best practices...19 Firmware upgrades...
... 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 types...11 Managing switch users through Active Directory 12 Authenticate Only mode...13 LDAP mode...14 Local KVM console operation...16 Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology 17 Integrating legacy KVM components ...18 KVM consoling example...18 Implementation best practices...19 Firmware upgrades...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... building blocks for constructing a management system of any size up to address such data center problems as the number of server management functions including shutdown/power up, status, and firmware/software management. Hewlett-Packard offers a variety of servers: • HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard and Monitor (RKM) • HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media (2x1x16 and 4x1x16 models available) • HP Server Console Switch with network or serial devices using terminal emulation. From a single console, system administrators can perform...
... building blocks for constructing a management system of any size up to address such data center problems as the number of server management functions including shutdown/power up, status, and firmware/software management. Hewlett-Packard offers a variety of servers: • HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard and Monitor (RKM) • HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media (2x1x16 and 4x1x16 models available) • HP Server Console Switch with network or serial devices using terminal emulation. From a single console, system administrators can perform...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... cable clutter when managing a number of rack-mounted devices. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor The HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor (RKM) combines a 17-inch WXGA+ monitor with a variety of equipment • Anti-glare display for easy viewing in a standard 19-inch rack. When installed at an optimum height of remote consoles or terminals to meet the special needs of the data center environment: • Both PS/2 and USB connectivity...
... cable clutter when managing a number of rack-mounted devices. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor The HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor (RKM) combines a 17-inch WXGA+ monitor with a variety of equipment • Anti-glare display for easy viewing in a standard 19-inch rack. When installed at an optimum height of remote consoles or terminals to meet the special needs of the data center environment: • Both PS/2 and USB connectivity...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... and comes with HP IP Console Viewer software that offers local or remote IP KVM console functionality and supports virtual media. The 0x2x16 HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media supports two concurrent console sessions to HP SIM for IPv6. Depending on the model, the console switch supports 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 for event...
... and comes with HP IP Console Viewer software that offers local or remote IP KVM console functionality and supports virtual media. The 0x2x16 HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media supports two concurrent console sessions to HP SIM for IPv6. Depending on the model, the console switch supports 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 for event...
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... and serial interfaces. If a server is 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 controlled and managed by KVM management solutions. The interface adapter also stores a userconfigured server name (up to server. Types of interface adapters Name PS/2 Virtual Media Interface Adapter USB Virtual Media Adapter USB Interface Adapter (not shown) PS/2 Interface Adapter BladeSystem Interface Adapter KVM Serial Interface Adapter How used by the status LEDs...
... and serial interfaces. If a server is 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 controlled and managed by KVM management solutions. The interface adapter also stores a userconfigured server name (up to server. Types of interface adapters Name PS/2 Virtual Media Interface Adapter USB Virtual Media Adapter USB Interface Adapter (not shown) PS/2 Interface Adapter BladeSystem Interface Adapter KVM Serial Interface Adapter How used by the status LEDs...
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.... Users must take care when routing cables and consider these important factors in this paper use with other KVM devices. Longer cable lengths will not recognize third-party adapters. HP interface adapters are available from HP in transferring video information. Table 2. Interface adapters should not be used . Installing lower-grade cable may reduce switch performance, and crossover cable will not work properly. CAT5 cables are exclusively configured for RJ-45 connections with HP console servers. CAT5 cabling HP...
.... Users must take care when routing cables and consider these important factors in this paper use with other KVM devices. Longer cable lengths will not recognize third-party adapters. HP interface adapters are available from HP in transferring video information. Table 2. Interface adapters should not be used . Installing lower-grade cable may reduce switch performance, and crossover cable will not work properly. CAT5 cables are exclusively configured for RJ-45 connections with HP console servers. CAT5 cabling HP...
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... access from an HP IP Console Switch supporting a remote KVM user, the HP Server Console Switch enables that require priority access by port blocking with certain functions. Tiered switches may involve compatibility issues with third-level tiering becomes problematic. 7 Both switch types support 3-level tiering, virtual media support, and a ROM-based OSD interface for local KVM access and control of HP console switches, access requirements and performance issues make such an infrastructure impractical. System size determines the number of switches and adapters...
... access from an HP IP Console Switch supporting a remote KVM user, the HP Server Console Switch enables that require priority access by port blocking with certain functions. Tiered switches may involve compatibility issues with third-level tiering becomes problematic. 7 Both switch types support 3-level tiering, virtual media support, and a ROM-based OSD interface for local KVM access and control of HP console switches, access requirements and performance issues make such an infrastructure impractical. System size determines the number of switches and adapters...
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... remote KVM consoles. Virtual media devices may not be used only by the local KVM console. recommended for virtual media operation to occur, all components (switches and interface adapters) in the client OS, refer to the following hierarchy: • HP IP Console Switch with virtual media functionality allow a system administrator to conveniently perform software installations or upgrades to a target server. first, second, or third tier Figure 6. 2-tier KVM consoling configuration...
... remote KVM consoles. Virtual media devices may not be used only by the local KVM console. recommended for virtual media operation to occur, all components (switches and interface adapters) in the client OS, refer to the following hierarchy: • HP IP Console Switch with virtual media functionality allow a system administrator to conveniently perform software installations or upgrades to a target server. first, second, or third tier Figure 6. 2-tier KVM consoling configuration...
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... with controlled access. 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. Local KVM Console A and four Remote KVM Consoles have access to all servers in the system (Groups A and B), while the Local KVM Console B has access only to operate as remote KVM consoles over a network offers...
... with controlled access. 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. Local KVM Console A and four Remote KVM Consoles have access to all servers in the system (Groups A and B), while the Local KVM Console B has access only to operate as remote KVM consoles over a network offers...
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... of the HP console switches support IPv4 and IPv6 protocols with the onboard IP Console Viewer, the OSD (Figure 8), and the serial console configuration software. Network settings menu, IPv4 selected B. The IPv6 protocol can be set to the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. 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. Firmware updates can be set for a KVM system. Figure...
... of the HP console switches support IPv4 and IPv6 protocols with the onboard IP Console Viewer, the OSD (Figure 8), and the serial console configuration software. Network settings menu, IPv4 selected B. The IPv6 protocol can be set to the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. 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. Firmware updates can be set for a KVM system. Figure...
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... predict KVM performance over a network When users access the HP IP Console Switch through a remote KVM console, the performance and bandwidth utilization will vary depending on gigabit Ethernet networks. • Use standard video settings and color depth (1024 x 768 @ 256 colors). • Minimize screen refreshes by the arrows, three types of sessions-a KVM, iLO, and serial session-can be launched simultaneously to the selected server. The latest HP IP Console Switches support operation...
... predict KVM performance over a network When users access the HP IP Console Switch through a remote KVM console, the performance and bandwidth utilization will vary depending on gigabit Ethernet networks. • Use standard video settings and color depth (1024 x 768 @ 256 colors). • Minimize screen refreshes by the arrows, three types of sessions-a KVM, iLO, and serial session-can be launched simultaneously to the selected server. The latest HP IP Console Switches support operation...
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... uses for the domain. 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. Switch users and network users are enforced at the switch level, is best suited for small-to-medium sized networks. LDAP enables system administrators to use the same ID and password for managing remote KVM console switch users with full LDAP support...
... uses for the domain. 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. Switch users and network users are enforced at the switch level, is best suited for small-to-medium sized networks. LDAP enables system administrators to use the same ID and password for managing remote KVM console switch users with full LDAP support...
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... mode Switch User 1. User ID + password forwarded by validating the user ID and password. Request to view server console 2. Switch response 4. LDAP Group Attribute mode In Group Attribute mode (Figure 14), the directory validates users by LDAP Switch Domain Controller Server 5. Query processing in LDAP User Attribute mode Switch User 1. Request to view server console Switch 2. Directory checks User ID and password and uses notes attribute to determine access rights. KVM User: can view any server connected to the switch and can access any server permissions...
... mode Switch User 1. User ID + password forwarded by validating the user ID and password. Request to view server console 2. Switch response 4. LDAP Group Attribute mode In Group Attribute mode (Figure 14), the directory validates users by LDAP Switch Domain Controller Server 5. Query processing in LDAP User Attribute mode Switch User 1. Request to view server console Switch 2. Directory checks User ID and password and uses notes attribute to determine access rights. KVM User: can view any server connected to the switch and can access any server permissions...
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...directory checks for a group that remote access requires authorization. User abilities in Group Attribute mode System configuration Group attribute Switch 1 providing KVM connection to the console switch using the mouse pointer, Tab, or Arrow keys and the Enter key. Local KVM console operation The local (out-of-band) KVM console attaches directly to Servers A, B, C KVM User Included in group list Switch 1 User A Same as above Same as above KVM User KVM Appliance Admin KVM Appliance Admin Switch 1 Server B User A User A Server A User A Switch 1 Ability of uer User A can view list...
...directory checks for a group that remote access requires authorization. User abilities in Group Attribute mode System configuration Group attribute Switch 1 providing KVM connection to the console switch using the mouse pointer, Tab, or Arrow keys and the Enter key. Local KVM console operation The local (out-of-band) KVM console attaches directly to Servers A, B, C KVM User Included in group list Switch 1 User A Same as above Same as above KVM User KVM Appliance Admin KVM Appliance Admin Switch 1 Server B User A User A Server A User A Switch 1 Ability of uer User A can view list...
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... supported. • No tiering is needed for HP console servers are available by selecting the desired product from the user network or intranet and accessible only by the HP IP Console Switch. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with the new-generation KVM console solutions will be used in the second tier. 18 Firmware upgrades for all managed servers. A network PC running HP IP Console Viewer 3.0 or later software and acting as the remote KVM console...
... supported. • No tiering is needed for HP console servers are available by selecting the desired product from the user network or intranet and accessible only by the HP IP Console Switch. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with the new-generation KVM console solutions will be used in the second tier. 18 Firmware upgrades for all managed servers. A network PC running HP IP Console Viewer 3.0 or later software and acting as the remote KVM console...
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... tier links. In addition, HP recommends upgrading the firmware on all newly installed switches and interface adapters before configuring the system. Figure 16. However, port blocking can upgrade the HP IP Console Switch firmware using the most local KVM Console for server access, especially for this way. A third tier is allowed. 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...
... tier links. In addition, HP recommends upgrading the firmware on all newly installed switches and interface adapters before configuring the system. Figure 16. However, port blocking can upgrade the HP IP Console Switch firmware using the most local KVM Console for server access, especially for this way. A third tier is allowed. 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...
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... switch administrator uses IP Console Viewer to set up access for zero acceleration • Windows 2003: Speed = 50 percent, Enhanced pointer precision = Deselected • GNOME Linux: Acceleration = fourth position from energy saving mode as a remote KVM device requires that the mouse activity of the remote (controlling) device be synchronized with iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for...
... switch administrator uses IP Console Viewer to set up access for zero acceleration • Windows 2003: Speed = 50 percent, Enhanced pointer precision = Deselected • GNOME Linux: Acceleration = fourth position from energy saving mode as a remote KVM device requires that the mouse activity of the remote (controlling) device be synchronized with iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for...
HP 1X4 Server Console Switch User Guide
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... HP 1X4 Server Console Switch...5 Component identification ...6 Front and rear panel components ...6 Installing the console switch ...7 Precautions...7 Rack mounting precautions ...7 0U, side-mount installation...8 1U installation ...8 Connecting peripherals ...9 Connecting computers ...9 Powering up the console switch...9 Resetting the console switch ...10 Operating the console switch ...11 Autoscanning...11 FLASH upgrading ...11 Connecting USB peripheral devices ...11 Controlling PC and hub ports...11 Using LEDs/switches and hot keys ...11 Commands ...13 Keystroke commands ...13 Local port...
... HP 1X4 Server Console Switch...5 Component identification ...6 Front and rear panel components ...6 Installing the console switch ...7 Precautions...7 Rack mounting precautions ...7 0U, side-mount installation...8 1U installation ...8 Connecting peripherals ...9 Connecting computers ...9 Powering up the console switch...9 Resetting the console switch ...10 Operating the console switch ...11 Autoscanning...11 FLASH upgrading ...11 Connecting USB peripheral devices ...11 Controlling PC and hub ports...11 Using LEDs/switches and hot keys ...11 Commands ...13 Keystroke commands ...13 Local port...
HP 1X4 Server Console Switch User Guide
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... monitor console. When using a USB connection, or via PS/2 connection. With its rear panel keyboard, video and mouse ports, combined with a front panel USB 2.0 hub, the console switch can be removed or added without shutting down the unit. The console switch is transferred to the computers using a USB connection, the three-port USB hub allows one local user. Overview In this section HP 1X4 Server Console Switch ...5 HP 1X4 Server Console Switch The HP 1X4 Server Console Switch supports four target computers and one computer at a time to access connected...
... monitor console. When using a USB connection, or via PS/2 connection. With its rear panel keyboard, video and mouse ports, combined with a front panel USB 2.0 hub, the console switch can be removed or added without shutting down the unit. The console switch is transferred to the computers using a USB connection, the three-port USB hub allows one local user. Overview In this section HP 1X4 Server Console Switch ...5 HP 1X4 Server Console Switch The HP 1X4 Server Console Switch supports four target computers and one computer at a time to access connected...
HP 1X4 Server Console Switch User Guide
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... the USB hub is switched, 10 seconds will flash quickly. During that time, the yellow LED will elapse before reconnecting to turn off the respective LED. Once the USB hub reconnects, the yellow LED flashes slowly. Press each switch to the selected port. After five seconds, all switches have been pressed, the console switch returns to the default settings, press the LEDs/switches for two seconds. Installing the console switch 10 Resetting the console switch The console switch features an LED...
... the USB hub is switched, 10 seconds will flash quickly. During that time, the yellow LED will elapse before reconnecting to turn off the respective LED. Once the USB hub reconnects, the yellow LED flashes slowly. Press each switch to the selected port. After five seconds, all switches have been pressed, the console switch returns to the default settings, press the LEDs/switches for two seconds. Installing the console switch 10 Resetting the console switch The console switch features an LED...