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 types...
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 types...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... constructing a management system of solutions for keyboards/video monitors/mice (KVMs) and CAT5e cabling Figure 1. 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. Abstract This paper describes the best methods to properly...
... constructing a management system of solutions for keyboards/video monitors/mice (KVMs) and CAT5e cabling Figure 1. 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. Abstract This paper describes the best methods to properly...
Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices
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... a minimum number of IP addresses, simplifying the administration of enterprise systems. The use of remote consoles or terminals to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. The RKM (Figure 2) is designed to meet the special needs of the data ...servers and other devices through their serial ports. When installed at an optimum height of about 4 feet from the floor, the RKM provides convenient walk-up access. HP consoles, switches, and accessories HP console switches allow the use of CAT5 or better cables instead of conventional KVM or serial cables significantly reduces cable...
... a minimum number of IP addresses, simplifying the administration of enterprise systems. The use of remote consoles or terminals to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. The RKM (Figure 2) is designed to meet the special needs of the data ...servers and other devices through their serial ports. When installed at an optimum height of about 4 feet from the floor, the RKM provides convenient walk-up access. HP consoles, switches, and accessories HP console switches allow the use of CAT5 or better cables instead of conventional KVM or serial cables significantly reduces cable...
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... cable to connect console switches with ) the server. Connects KVM signals to server. When a server is easily distinguishable from legacy non-VM adapters by the Virtual Media Interface adapter, which is reconnected to servers without losing mouse and keyboard functionality. Requires one USB port on the RJ-45 module. Connects KVM and virtual media device to an HP Console Switch through the server...
... cable to connect console switches with ) the server. Connects KVM signals to server. When a server is easily distinguishable from legacy non-VM adapters by the Virtual Media Interface adapter, which is reconnected to servers without losing mouse and keyboard functionality. Requires one USB port on the RJ-45 module. Connects KVM and virtual media device to an HP Console Switch through the server...
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... be verified using UTP CAT5 or better cable for use with HP console servers. The HP IP Console Switch or HP Server Console Switch will not recognize third-party adapters. CAT5 cable quality can fabricate their own CAT5 cables to custom lengths 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 verify...
... be verified using UTP CAT5 or better cable for use with HP console servers. The HP IP Console Switch or HP Server Console Switch will not recognize third-party adapters. CAT5 cable quality can fabricate their own CAT5 cables to custom lengths 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 verify...
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.... however, for first tier • HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media - 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 - recommended for...
.... however, for first tier • HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media - 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 - recommended for...
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... video cables or a USB adapter. User A can be used to view, configure, and control attached servers. 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 console switch firmware. Production and development servers can access only Server A, not the switch.
... video cables or a USB adapter. User A can be used to view, configure, and control attached servers. 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 console switch firmware. Production and development servers can access only Server A, not the switch.
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... iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for every 16 Server Console Switches to every server without port blocking limitations. Mouse tuning Using a workstation as a remote KVM device requires that the mouse activity of the remote (controlling) device be enabled so that the CAT5 cables connecting to the servers do...
... iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in every rack for local access, and one IP Console Switch for every 16 Server Console Switches to every server without port blocking limitations. Mouse tuning Using a workstation as a remote KVM device requires that the mouse activity of the remote (controlling) device be enabled so that the CAT5 cables connecting to the servers do...
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... States only 17 Modifications...17 Cables ...18 Canadian notice (Avis ...
...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... States only 17 Modifications...17 Cables ...18 Canadian notice (Avis ...
HP 1X4 Server Console Switch User Guide
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... flashing 10Hz)-Target device is connected and selected. Connecting peripherals NOTE: HP recommends using the approved method of the rack using only the HP 1X4 KVM Console 6-foot PS/2 cable (AF612A) and HP 1X4 KVM USB cable (AF613A) for connecting peripherals. The console switch features the following LED indicators: • Green (KVM): o Off-No device connected. o On (Slow flashing 1Hz)-Target device is...
... flashing 10Hz)-Target device is connected and selected. Connecting peripherals NOTE: HP recommends using the approved method of the rack using only the HP 1X4 KVM Console 6-foot PS/2 cable (AF612A) and HP 1X4 KVM USB cable (AF613A) for connecting peripherals. The console switch features the following LED indicators: • Green (KVM): o Off-No device connected. o On (Slow flashing 1Hz)-Target device is...
HP 1X4 Server Console Switch User Guide
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... compliance identification numbers 16 Federal Communications Commission notice 16 Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only 17 Modifications...17 Cables ...18 Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) ...18 European Union regulatory notice ...18 Disposal of waste equipment by these rules. Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF...
... compliance identification numbers 16 Federal Communications Commission notice 16 Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only 17 Modifications...17 Cables ...18 Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) ...18 European Union regulatory notice ...18 Disposal of waste equipment by these rules. Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF...
HP 1X4 Server Console Switch User Guide
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...standards (European Norms) which are listed on the product: This marking is valid for this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with the following conformity marking placed on the EU Declaration of ...notice (Avis Canadien) Class A equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cables Connections to the product label) Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany Regulatory compliance notices 18
...standards (European Norms) which are listed on the product: This marking is valid for this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with the following conformity marking placed on the EU Declaration of ...notice (Avis Canadien) Class A equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cables Connections to the product label) Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany Regulatory compliance notices 18