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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 best practices

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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 solutions for managing a server system through one or more consoles. Abstract This paper describes the best methods to properly deploy an HP IP consoling solution to a multi...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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... one or more KVM consoles for convenient virtual media device connection • Economical use of space and power (the 1U component shuts down automatically when retracted into the rack.) The TFT7600 RKM console is designed to manage servers and other devices through their serial ports. These components allow mounting an HP server console switch behind it. The RKM...

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... 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 HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP Server Console Switch with Microsoft Active Directory using IP Console Viewer). HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media The HP IP Console Switch with HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) and provide SNMP traps (alerts) to...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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... has a unique, factory-assigned, electronic identification number (EID) used Connects KVM and virtual media device to an HP Console Switch through the server's original interface adapter, the server name and port connection will be controlled and managed by the switch to 16 characters). If a server is reconnected to server. Allows serial devices to be seamlessly presented in the OSD...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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... important factors in transferring video information. Installing lower-grade cable may reduce switch performance, and crossover cable will not recognize third-party adapters. The HP KVM Console Switches use all tiers. To reduce cable clutter or the need to coil ...legacy Compaq Server Console Switch. Cables not meeting the minimum CAT5 specification should NOT be used to tier an HP Server Console Switch, but they MUST be used for RJ-45 connections with HP console servers. HP interface adapters are not compatible with an HP IP Console Switch or an HP Server Console Switch. Video ...

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... involve compatibility issues with third-level tiering becomes problematic. 7 The HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media. When tiered downstream from an HP IP Console Switch supporting a remote KVM user, the HP Server Console Switch enables that require priority access by connecting one or two local KVM users to a second-tier console switch. Both switch types support 3-level tiering, virtual media support, and a ROM-based...

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... • HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media - HP KVM console switches should be shared between local and remote KVM consoles. An IMG image file of a floppy disk or ISO image file of a CD-ROM can be used only by the local KVM console. 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...

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... HP console switches provide connections for local KVM use. Figure 7. 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 a two-tiered system with controlled access. Local KVM Console A and four Remote KVM Consoles have access to all servers in Group B. Note In a tiered Server Console Switch...

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... configured for either Static or DHCPv6 addressing. Firmware updates can also be set to the HP IP Console Switch through a network interface. Figure 8. 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. The IPv4 protocol is the default...

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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... EMS. As indicated by not running applications that administrators do the following for an HP ProLiant DL360 server running Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Server 11 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...

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... 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. A switch user can access a particular server. Switch users and network users are enforced at the...

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... In the Authenticate Only mode, the user account data in the switch and the user account data in , console switch administrator account still has access to view server console 2. Figure 11 illustrates how a switch user's query is denied. 4. User ID + password forwarded by LDAP Switch Domain Controller Server 6. Note With LDAP operation, if the directory service of the...

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... rights. User ID + password forwarded by LDAP Switch Domain Controller Server 5. Figure 14. Switch response 4. 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. If they are granted for. Figure...

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...the user. Table 3. Local KVM console operation The local (out-of-band) KVM console attaches directly to the console switch using the mouse pointer, Tab, or Arrow keys and the Enter key. Production and development servers can access only Server B. Since local KVM consoles work out-of-band from ...remote access requires authorization. The user can access only Server A, not the switch. User A can easily access the OSD application from the local keyboard. The local KVM console uses the OSD application included in the console switch firmware. User A can set these keystrokes through the...

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Table 4 indicates key differences between the HP IP Console Switch and HP Lights-Out technology. Table 4. 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- and OS-level access Yes HP ProLiant Management Pack Requires Lights...

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... servers. The Local KVM Console attached to the HP IP Console Switch can also manage any server in the system and can map the USB removable media drive attached to the HP IP Console Switch to the HP Server Console Switch can manage any server in the second tier. 18 The Local KVM Console attached to any server ...in either tier. The Remote KVM and Lights-Out management networks can be separate or...

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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 allowing KVM and virtual media sessions to the serial port of the console switch and running terminal emulation software • From a remote KVM console running HP IP Console Viewer software 19...

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... in the closed and stored position. • Performance - Since local KVM consoles are generally in bringing up access for every 16 Server Console Switches to the target server. 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. Energy mode Energy saving modes for the following mouse settings...

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... Hyperlink HP KVM information http://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. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to TechCom@HP.com. © 2006, 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for console switches www.hp.com/go/kvm Call to...

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Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions best practices

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