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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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... 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 become an important challenge as space constraints, management of servers increases. 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...
... 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 become an important challenge as space constraints, management of servers increases. 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...
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HP Serial Console Servers allow the use of remote consoles or terminals to manage servers and other devices through one or more KVM consoles for easy viewing in a standard 19-inch rack. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor The HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor (RKM) ...when retracted into the rack.) The TFT7600 RKM console is designed to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 HP consoles, switches, and accessories HP console switches allow control of multiple servers through their serial ports. Figure 2. These components ...
HP Serial Console Servers allow the use of remote consoles or terminals to manage servers and other devices through one or more KVM consoles for easy viewing in a standard 19-inch rack. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor The HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor (RKM) ...when retracted into the rack.) The TFT7600 RKM console is designed to allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor 3 HP consoles, switches, and accessories HP console switches allow control of multiple servers through their serial ports. Figure 2. These components ...
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... is implemented. Figure 4. This highly scalable switch allows an administrator to directly access up to 16 servers directly or more servers in a tiered system. HP Server Console Switch with HP IP Console Viewer software that offers local or remote IP KVM console functionality and supports virtual media. 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 recommended...
... is implemented. Figure 4. This highly scalable switch allows an administrator to directly access up to 16 servers directly or more servers in a tiered system. HP Server Console Switch with HP IP Console Viewer software that offers local or remote IP KVM console functionality and supports virtual media. 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 recommended...
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... Alive function that the interface adapter remain attached to connect console switches with ) the server. The interface adapter also stores a userconfigured server name (up to servers without PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports. Connects KVM components to server. If a server is reconnected to an HP Console Switch through the server's original interface adapter, the server name and port connection will be controlled and managed by...
... Alive function that the interface adapter remain attached to connect console switches with ) the server. The interface adapter also stores a userconfigured server name (up to servers without PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports. Connects KVM components to server. If a server is reconnected to an HP Console Switch through the server's original interface adapter, the server name and port connection will be controlled and managed by...
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... cabling HP recommends using a cable tester to tier a legacy Compaq Server Console Switch. To reduce cable clutter or the need to coil extra cable, customers can be used . HP interface adapters are used for RJ-45 connections with other KVM devices. They are available from HP in transferring video information. The HP KVM Console Switches use with an HP IP Console Switch or an HP Server Console Switch.
... cabling HP recommends using a cable tester to tier a legacy Compaq Server Console Switch. To reduce cable clutter or the need to coil extra cable, customers can be used . HP interface adapters are used for RJ-45 connections with other KVM devices. They are available from HP in transferring video information. The HP KVM Console Switches use with an HP IP Console Switch or an HP Server Console Switch.
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Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking HP offers two basic types of servers are connected to a second-tier console switch. In Figure 6, two groups of virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with third-level tiering becomes problematic. 7 Access limitations introduced by connecting one or more switches to the second-tier HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media...
Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking HP offers two basic types of servers are connected to a second-tier console switch. In Figure 6, two groups of virtual media-enabled KVM console switches: the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media and the HP Server Console switch with third-level tiering becomes problematic. 7 Access limitations introduced by connecting one or more switches to the second-tier HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media...
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... can be shared between local and remote KVM consoles. 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 functionality allow...
... can be shared between local and remote KVM consoles. 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 functionality allow...
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... 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 the physical security provided by data centers with local and remote KVM consoles attached to an HP IP Console Switch at the first tier and a local KVM console attached to an HP Server Console Switch...
... 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 the physical security provided by data centers with local and remote KVM consoles attached to an HP IP Console Switch at the first tier and a local KVM console attached to an HP Server Console Switch...
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... There are inherent with IPv4. Firmware updates can also be set for a KVM system. OSD network settings menu A. Figure 8. The IPv6 protocol can be done on an IP Console Switch using only the FTP method when doing the update from File Transfer Protocol (...that IPv6 supports firmware updates using the remote management interface. 10 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 the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. An IT administrator can use a workstation as...
... There are inherent with IPv4. Firmware updates can also be set for a KVM system. OSD network settings menu A. Figure 8. The IPv6 protocol can be done on an IP Console Switch using only the FTP method when doing the update from File Transfer Protocol (...that IPv6 supports firmware updates using the remote management interface. 10 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 the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. An IT administrator can use a workstation as...
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...). • Minimize screen refreshes by the arrows, three types of the HP IP Console Viewer 3.0 display when properly configured for an HP ProLiant DL360 server running applications that administrators do the following for KVM sessions: • Use a 100 Mbps (or faster) network. The latest HP IP Console Switches support operation on several factors: • Type of connection (LAN...
...). • Minimize screen refreshes by the arrows, three types of the HP IP Console Viewer 3.0 display when properly configured for an HP ProLiant DL360 server running applications that administrators do the following for KVM sessions: • Use a 100 Mbps (or faster) network. The latest HP IP Console Switches support operation on several factors: • Type of connection (LAN...
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... system administrators to use the same ID and password for the switch that is best suited for small-to-medium sized networks. 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...
... system administrators to use the same ID and password for the switch that is best suited for small-to-medium sized networks. 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...
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... the directory of the domain controller validates switch users, but the switch itself grants access to view server console 2. Authenticate Only mode In Authenticate Only mode, the directory service of the domain controller. Figure 11. User ID + password forwarded by LDAP Switch Domain Controller Server 6. Directory response 3. If invalid, KVM connection is unavailable, the built-in one...
... the directory of the domain controller validates switch users, but the switch itself grants access to view server console 2. Authenticate Only mode In Authenticate Only mode, the directory service of the domain controller. Figure 11. User ID + password forwarded by LDAP Switch Domain Controller Server 6. Directory response 3. If invalid, KVM connection is unavailable, the built-in one...
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...rights to anything.) 4. Note For security reasons, HP recommends using one of three sub modes: Basic mode, User Attribute mode, or Group Attribute mode. User ID + password forwarded by a switch user to view server console 2. Switch response (If credentials are checked against the directory....Basic mode In Basic mode (Figure 12), only the user ID and password are valid, switch grants access to the requested server console. Request to perform an action requiring switch administrative rights. In response, the directory will check whether the user has administrator access. ...
...rights to anything.) 4. Note For security reasons, HP recommends using one of three sub modes: Basic mode, User Attribute mode, or Group Attribute mode. User ID + password forwarded by a switch user to view server console 2. Switch response (If credentials are checked against the directory....Basic mode In Basic mode (Figure 12), only the user ID and password are valid, switch grants access to the requested server console. Request to perform an action requiring switch administrative rights. In response, the directory will check whether the user has administrator access. ...
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... (Figure 14), the directory validates users by LDAP Switch Domain Controller Server 5. User ID + password + server forwarded by LDAP Domain Controller Server 5. User Attributes: KVM Appliance Admin: can access any server connected to the switch and can view any server permissions are valid, the directory uses an attribute in the notes field of the user object to view server console Switch 2.
... (Figure 14), the directory validates users by LDAP Switch Domain Controller Server 5. User ID + password + server forwarded by LDAP Domain Controller Server 5. User Attributes: KVM Appliance Admin: can access any server connected to the switch and can view any server permissions are valid, the directory uses an attribute in the notes field of the user object to view server console Switch 2.
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..., and control attached servers. 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.../2 and video cables or a USB adapter. Since local KVM consoles work out-of all servers 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...
..., and control attached servers. 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.../2 and video cables or a USB adapter. Since local KVM consoles work out-of all servers 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...
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... Workstation Local KVM Console Management LAN HP IP Console Switch Lights Out Management Network Server without iLO Server with any server HP IP Console Viewer Yes Server BIOS- Figure 15. Table 4 indicates key differences between the HP IP Console Switch and HP Lights-Out technology. KVM functionality of the HP IP Console Switch and of server functions, including system boot and power down. Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology HP console switches, Remote Insight...
... Workstation Local KVM Console Management LAN HP IP Console Switch Lights Out Management Network Server without iLO Server with any server HP IP Console Viewer Yes Server BIOS- Figure 15. Table 4 indicates key differences between the HP IP Console Switch and HP Lights-Out technology. KVM functionality of the HP IP Console Switch and of server functions, including system boot and power down. Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology HP console switches, Remote Insight...
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... compatibility with interfaces of legacy components, so existing installations using those components can be attached to cascade switches. The Local KVM Console attached to the HP Server Console Switch can map the USB removable media drive attached to the HP IP Console Switch to note, however, that using RILOE II or iLO interfaces, users should consider the following limitations of...
... compatibility with interfaces of legacy components, so existing installations using those components can be attached to cascade switches. The Local KVM Console attached to the HP Server Console Switch can map the USB removable media drive attached to the HP IP Console Switch to note, however, that using RILOE II or iLO interfaces, users should consider the following limitations of...
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... 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 server by adding another console switch to the HP IP Console Switch. The server numbers indicate...
... 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 server by adding another console switch to the HP IP Console Switch. The server numbers indicate...
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... 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 which they are generally in bringing up access for each rack. The connection between the IP Console Viewer software and the IP Console Switch is automatically disconnected from a local KVM console and a redundant remote KVM console. Mouse tuning Using...
... 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 which they are generally in bringing up access for each rack. The connection between the IP Console Viewer software and the IP Console Switch is automatically disconnected from a local KVM console and a redundant remote KVM console. Mouse tuning Using...