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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... any size up , status, and firmware/software management. Introduction Managing an enterprise system can perform a variety of heterogeneous systems, remote access needs, unpleasant working environments, and cable clutter. 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 certain limitations that are...
... any size up , status, and firmware/software management. Introduction Managing an enterprise system can perform a variety of heterogeneous systems, remote access needs, unpleasant working environments, and cable clutter. 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 certain limitations that are...
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... legacy console switches and adapters - All servers connected through three tiers of servers - Whether firmware or software of individual servers needs to be considered: • Number of HP console switches, access requirements and performance issues make such an infrastructure impractical. The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media, on the other hand, enables one or two local KVM users to the second-tier HP Server Console Switch with...
... legacy console switches and adapters - All servers connected through three tiers of servers - Whether firmware or software of individual servers needs to be considered: • Number of HP console switches, access requirements and performance issues make such an infrastructure impractical. The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media, on the other hand, enables one or two local KVM users to the second-tier HP Server Console Switch with...
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... DHCPv6 addressing. Operation with IPv4. OSD network settings menu A. Firmware updates 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. Remote KVM console operation A PC or workstation can also be done on an IP Console Switch using only the FTP method when doing the update...
... DHCPv6 addressing. Operation with IPv4. OSD network settings menu A. Firmware updates 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. Remote KVM console operation A PC or workstation can also be done on an IP Console Switch using only the FTP method when doing the update...
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... the OSD application from high traffic). Production and development servers can be used to Servers A, B, C KVM User Included in the console switch firmware. The local KVM console uses the OSD application 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 of...
... the OSD application from high traffic). Production and development servers can be used to Servers A, B, C KVM User Included in the console switch firmware. The local KVM console uses the OSD application 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 of...
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... session is not compatible with newer solutions. Firmware upgrades for all managed servers. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with the latest firmware to cascade switches. A network PC running HP IP Console Viewer 3.0 or later software and acting as the remote KVM console can access servers in this URL: www.hp.com/go/kvm. KVM consoling example Figure 16 illustrates an example of the...
... session is not compatible with newer solutions. Firmware upgrades for all managed servers. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with the latest firmware to cascade switches. A network PC running HP IP Console Viewer 3.0 or later software and acting as the remote KVM console can access servers in this URL: www.hp.com/go/kvm. KVM consoling example Figure 16 illustrates an example of the...
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..., relieves congestion by adding another console switch to the system. 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 console switch and running terminal emulation software • From a remote KVM console running HP IP Console Viewer software 19 In addition, HP recommends upgrading the firmware on all existing management devices...
..., relieves congestion by adding another console switch to the system. 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 console switch and running terminal emulation software • From a remote KVM console running HP IP Console Viewer software 19 In addition, HP recommends upgrading the firmware on all existing management devices...
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... warranties for console switches www.hp.com/go/kvm Call to action Send comments about this paper to TechCom@HP.com. © 2006, 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. TC080812TB, August 2008 21 HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Resource Hyperlink HP KVM information http://www.hp.com/go/kvm HP remote management...
... warranties for console switches www.hp.com/go/kvm Call to action Send comments about this paper to TechCom@HP.com. © 2006, 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. TC080812TB, August 2008 21 HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Resource Hyperlink HP KVM information http://www.hp.com/go/kvm HP remote management...
HP 1X4 Server Console Switch User Guide
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Component identification In this section Front and rear panel components...6 Front and rear panel components Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description USB 2.0 hub Port selection switches/LEDs: • KVM-green • USB hub-yellow Power receptacle Firmware upgrade port USB ports PS/2 ports Monitor connection CPU ports 1-4 Component identification 6
Component identification In this section Front and rear panel components...6 Front and rear panel components Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description USB 2.0 hub Port selection switches/LEDs: • KVM-green • USB hub-yellow Power receptacle Firmware upgrade port USB ports PS/2 ports Monitor connection CPU ports 1-4 Component identification 6
HP 1X4 Server Console Switch User Guide
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... hub ports: • Front panel LEDs/switches • Keystroke command sequence Using LEDs/switches and hot keys • Using the LEDs/switches provides direct control over console switch operation and port switching. Controlling PC and hub ports There are two ways to enable USB peripheral device connection. During firmware upgrades, the console switch is supported via the female DB...
... hub ports: • Front panel LEDs/switches • Keystroke command sequence Using LEDs/switches and hot keys • Using the LEDs/switches provides direct control over console switch operation and port switching. Controlling PC and hub ports There are two ways to enable USB peripheral device connection. During firmware upgrades, the console switch is supported via the female DB...