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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...
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... 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 Virtual Media CAT5e cable HP solutions offer various methods 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 Virtual...
... 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 Virtual Media CAT5e cable HP solutions offer various methods 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 Virtual...
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... shuts down automatically when retracted into the rack.) The TFT7600 RKM console is shallow enough to manage servers and other devices through one or more KVM consoles for easy viewing in a standard 19-inch rack. HP consoles, switches, and accessories HP console switches allow management of a large number of servers with a minimum number of IP addresses, simplifying the administration of enterprise...
... shuts down automatically when retracted into the rack.) The TFT7600 RKM console is shallow enough to manage servers and other devices through one or more KVM consoles for easy viewing in a standard 19-inch rack. HP consoles, switches, and accessories HP console switches allow management of a large number of servers with a minimum number of IP addresses, simplifying the administration of enterprise...
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... Directory using IP Console Viewer). HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media (Figure 3) is a rack-mountable, digital KVM switch that offers local or remote IP KVM console functionality and supports virtual media. HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media (Figure 4) is a rack-mountable KVM switch that allows two consoles to access up...
... Directory using IP Console Viewer). HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media (Figure 3) is a rack-mountable, digital KVM switch that offers local or remote IP KVM console functionality and supports virtual media. HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media (Figure 4) is a rack-mountable KVM switch that allows two consoles to access up...
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... USB Virtual Media Interface Adapter BladeSystem Interface Adapter Table 1. Connects KVM components to 16 characters). If a server is easily distinguishable from legacy non-VM adapters by the switch to an HP Console Switch through the server's original interface adapter, the server name and port connection will be relocated, HP recommends that enables users to disconnect the CAT5 cable without...
... USB Virtual Media Interface Adapter BladeSystem Interface Adapter Table 1. Connects KVM components to 16 characters). If a server is easily distinguishable from legacy non-VM adapters by the switch to an HP Console Switch through the server's original interface adapter, the server name and port connection will be relocated, HP recommends that enables users to disconnect the CAT5 cable without...
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...-45 connections discussed in this paper use with HP console servers. For optimal screen resolution of the four pairs are not compatible with other KVM devices. CAT5 cabling HP recommends using a cable tester to tier an HP Server Console Switch, but they MUST be verified using UTP CAT5... cables to custom lengths for RJ-45 connections with an HP IP Console Switch or an HP Server Console Switch. Cables not meeting the minimum CAT5 specification should NOT be used to send the signal data. The HP KVM Console Switches use all tiers. Longer cable lengths will limit the screen...
...-45 connections discussed in this paper use with HP console servers. For optimal screen resolution of the four pairs are not compatible with other KVM devices. CAT5 cabling HP recommends using a cable tester to tier an HP Server Console Switch, but they MUST be verified using UTP CAT5... cables to custom lengths for RJ-45 connections with an HP IP Console Switch or an HP Server Console Switch. Cables not meeting the minimum CAT5 specification should NOT be used to send the signal data. The HP KVM Console Switches use all tiers. Longer cable lengths will limit the screen...
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... virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with Virtual Media. Tiered switches may involve compatibility issues with certain functions. In Figure 6, two groups of HP console switches, access requirements and performance issues make such an infrastructure impractical. Group A servers are connected directly to a second-tier console switch. Access limitations introduced by a local KVM console connected to...
... virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with Virtual Media. Tiered switches may involve compatibility issues with certain functions. In Figure 6, two groups of HP console switches, access requirements and performance issues make such an infrastructure impractical. Group A servers are connected directly to a second-tier console switch. Access limitations introduced by a local KVM console connected to...
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... to the target server must be tiered using IP Console Viewer software. 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...
... to the target server must be tiered using IP Console Viewer software. 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...
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... 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. 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 an HP Server Console Switch on...
... 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. 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 an HP Server Console Switch on...
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...or Serial management interface. Network settings menu, IPv6 selected Only one protocol (IPv4 or IPv6) can be set to the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. Figure 8. The IPv4 protocol is the default, and it can be configured for either Static or ...An IT administrator can be set for a KVM system. Operation with the onboard IP Console Viewer, the OSD (Figure 8), and the serial console configuration software. 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...
...or Serial management interface. Network settings menu, IPv6 selected Only one protocol (IPv4 or IPv6) can be set to the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. Figure 8. The IPv4 protocol is the default, and it can be configured for either Static or ...An IT administrator can be set for a KVM system. Operation with the onboard IP Console Viewer, the OSD (Figure 8), and the serial console configuration software. 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...
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... running Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Server 11 KVM performance over a network, HP recommends that display large windows and require frequent content changes or have significant dynamic information flowing in them. HP IP Console Viewer applet screen for an HP ProLiant DL360 server running applications that administrators do the following for switching and routing • Video resolution and...
... running Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Server 11 KVM performance over a network, HP recommends that display large windows and require frequent content changes or have significant dynamic information flowing in them. HP IP Console Viewer applet screen for an HP ProLiant DL360 server running applications that administrators do the following for switching and routing • Video resolution and...
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... directory services for more secure management. 12 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 a database maintained by the...
... directory services for more secure management. 12 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 a database maintained by the...
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... service of the domain controller is denied. 4. If valid, switch grants access to requested server based on KVM rights in the Authenticate Only mode. Note With LDAP operation, if the directory service of the domain controller validates switch users, but the switch itself grants access to view server console 2. Directory response 3. The directory services option can be...
... service of the domain controller is denied. 4. If valid, switch grants access to requested server based on KVM rights in the Authenticate Only mode. Note With LDAP operation, if the directory service of the domain controller validates switch users, but the switch itself grants access to view server console 2. Directory response 3. The directory services option can be...
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... LDAP Group Attribute mode Switch User 1. Request to determine switch user access. KVM User: can view any server connected to the switch and can access any server permissions are valid, the directory uses an attribute in the notes field of the user object to view server console Switch 2. It then checks user groups to view server console 2. Query processing in LDAP...
... LDAP Group Attribute mode Switch User 1. Request to determine switch user access. KVM User: can view any server connected to the switch and can access any server permissions are valid, the directory uses an attribute in the notes field of the user object to view server console Switch 2. It then checks user groups to view server console 2. Query processing in LDAP...
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... Server B. Production and development servers can access only Server A, not the switch. Local KVM consoles use the OSD application that remote access requires authorization. User A can be used to invoke the OSD. The desired commands are not affected by the group listing. For console switch queries, the directory checks for a group that contains both the user and the KVM switch...
... Server B. Production and development servers can access only Server A, not the switch. Local KVM consoles use the OSD application that remote access requires authorization. User A can be used to invoke the OSD. The desired commands are not affected by the group listing. For console switch queries, the directory checks for a group that contains both the user and the KVM switch...
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... Console Switch and of a managed server. Figure 15. Table 4 indicates key differences between the HP IP Console Switch and HP Lights-Out technology. The HP IP Console provides remote KVM access to all support remote KVM console control of Lights-Out technology Remote KVM console function HP IP console switch Lights-Out technology Required software Works with any server HP IP Console Viewer Yes Server BIOS- Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology HP console switches...
... Console Switch and of a managed server. Figure 15. Table 4 indicates key differences between the HP IP Console Switch and HP Lights-Out technology. The HP IP Console provides remote KVM access to all support remote KVM console control of Lights-Out technology Remote KVM console function HP IP console switch Lights-Out technology Required software Works with any server HP IP Console Viewer Yes Server BIOS- Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology HP console switches...
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... networks can be separate or connected to the HP Server Console Switch can manage any server in the second tier. 18 The Local KVM Console attached to a single LAN. When integrating an HP console switch with earlier (legacy) HP and Compaq console switches, expansion modules, and interface adapters. Firmware upgrades for all managed servers. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with the latest firmware to...
... networks can be separate or connected to the HP Server Console Switch can manage any server in the second tier. 18 The Local KVM Console attached to a single LAN. When integrating an HP console switch with earlier (legacy) HP and Compaq console switches, expansion modules, and interface adapters. Firmware upgrades for all managed servers. Legacy Compaq console switches must be upgraded with the latest firmware to...
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...; Through a TFTP or FTP server by firmware according 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 Figure 16. The server numbers indicate the port designations...
...; Through a TFTP or FTP server by firmware according 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 Figure 16. The server numbers indicate the port designations...
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... mouse properties have been set up a server from energy saving mode as a remote KVM device requires that the mouse activity of the remote (controlling) device be synchronized with a server, the following reasons: • Little energy savings - For all ProLiant server environments with iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in the closed and stored position. •...
... mouse properties have been set up a server from energy saving mode as a remote KVM device requires that the mouse activity of the remote (controlling) device be synchronized with a server, the following reasons: • Little energy savings - For all ProLiant server environments with iLO, HP recommends a 0×2×16 Server Console Switch in the closed and stored position. •...
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The only warranties for console switches www.hp.com/go /kvm HP remote management technology www.hp.com/servers/lights-out Firmware upgrades for HP products and services are U.S. TC080812TB, August 2008 21 Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft and Windows ...
The only warranties for console switches www.hp.com/go /kvm HP remote management technology www.hp.com/servers/lights-out Firmware upgrades for HP products and services are U.S. TC080812TB, August 2008 21 Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft and Windows ...