QuickSpecs
HP Server Console Switches
Overview
HP Server Console Switches are key components for rack mount implementations (a console represents one keyboard, video monitor, and mouse (KVM) attached to a server). The family of HP Server Console Switches allows multiple servers in a rack to be accessed and managed by one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. By using a console switch, as many as 256 computers running different operating systems can be managed. The 8-Port and 16-port Server Console Switches feature an On-Screen Display (OSD) interface, which has intuitive menus for accessing each attached computer or serial attached device. Equipment can be identified by a user-defined name or sequentially by number, enabling easy access.
HP Server Console Switches can be connected in a tiered fashion, to increase server access from eight servers to as many as 256 servers. Switching between computers is accomplished by typing a switching command at the keyboard, or by using the mouse to interact with the graphic interface of the selected computer via the OSD.
The HP Server Console Switch family of products is available in 8- and 16-Port versions. The 8-Port model offers single console support via the local user port, while the 16-port version offers dual console support, allowing the flexibility of controlling switch configurations from more than one location, or by more than one user. Standard rack mounting of the HP Server Console Switches will take up 1U (1.75") of front panel rack space. However, the Switches can also be mounted in a "zero U" profile by mounting in the side rails of the rack, or behind the HP 1U Keyboard Drawer or the 1U TFT5600 Keyboard/monitor drawer.
What's New
BladeSystem c-Class support
Using the BladeSystem c-Class KVM Interface Adapter connected to the HP Server Console Switch allows an administrator to connect locally to a Blade Server for maintenance or out of band management. Supports direct attachment of USB devices and is compatible with BladeSystems c-Class servers.
Preemption support:
Preemption allows a remote user connected via an HP IP Console Switch to preempt a local user on the HP Server Console Switch. Requires latest firmware.
Serial Console Support:
Using the Serial Interface Adapter connected to the HP Server Console Switch allows an administrator to view a serial console from a Unix or Linux server or a network device such as a switch or router to be viewed as if it were a KVM console. Note that only viewing of serial consoles is supported, file transfers and detecting strings in the serial data stream are not supported.
Models
HP Server Console |
1X8 – Port KVM |
336044-B21 |
Switches |
2X16 – Port KVM |
336045-B21 |
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Related Options
CAT5e Cables |
3 Foot (1 m) – 4 pack |
263474-B21 |
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6 Foot (2 m) – 8 pack |
263474-B22 |
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12 Foot (4 m) – 8 pack |
263474-B23 |
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20 Foot (6 m) – 4 pack |
263474-B24 |
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40 Foot (12 m) – 1 pack |
263474-B25 |
Interface Adapters |
BladeSystem c-Class KVM Interface Adapter – 1 pack |
AF605A |
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PS/2 Interface Adapter – 1 pack |
262588-B21 |
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PS/2 Interface Adapter – 8 pack |
262587-B21 |
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USB Interface Adapter – 1 pack |
336047-B21 |
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Serial Interface adapter – 1 pack with power supply |
373035-B21 |
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QuickSpecs
HP Server Console Switches
Overview
Target Applications and Markets
Network Administrators, System Administrators, Engineering Managers, Chief Information Officers, and Managers of Information Systems are all among the users who will see benefits from using the HP family of server console switches.
Easy access to multiple servers (any server with PS/2 or USB I/O connection port)
Multi-platform management from one console (Microsoft® Windows®, Novell, UNIX®, Linux etc)
Local control and management of servers HP Server Console
Features
On-Screen Display (OSD) – Displays system-related information on the console monitor, such as selected server name, status, power-up test data and configuration menus.
Programmable Scanning – An evaluation of system performance can be made by sequentially scanning any or all of the computers in the system. Programmable scanning allows you to determine which computers to include as well as the duration of the connection.
Configuration NVRAM – NVRAM (non-volatile RAM) makes it easy to set configuration information using commands entered from the keyboard. The NVRAM stores the resulting configuration until a user decision is made to change the information, even if the unit loses power.
Password Protection – For protection against unauthorized users, the switch box provides a password option for security purposes.
Switch Firmware Update – The application code of the switch can be quickly and easily updated via FLASH ROM. The port communications settings are automatically configured to allow direct downloading from the connected computer.
Multiple Space Saving 0U Installation Methods –
Side Mount - Rails are provided for mounting the unit to the side of rack cabinets with side mounting capability.
Rear Rack Mount - HP Console Switches may be mounted behind a HP Integrated Keyboard and Drawer (257054-XXX), the TFT5600 or the TFT7600 rack mounted keyboard and monitor with slide rails provided with the switch.
Support for variety of server connections with Interface Adapters
PS/2
USB
VT 100 serial console support
BladeSystems support via front diagnostics connector
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QuickSpecs
HP Server Console Switches
Which Model is Best?
Single-user console switches
The single-user HP Server Console Switches has one input (or user) port for one user console (one keyboard, monitor, and mouse) and multiple output (or system) ports for connecting multiple systems to the switch (one-to-many).
One user has control over multiple computers with a single user switch.
Single user switches can also be tiered (one switch connected to another) via dedicated ARI port to expand the amount of systems controlled by one user without sacrificing an additional server port.
Expansion modules: Using one of the system ports on the switch to connect to another switch or to the expansion module allows up to 128 servers to be controlled by single user.
Console Switch |
HP Server Console Switch, 1X8-Port KVM |
336044-B21 |
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Multi-user console switches
The multi-user server console switch has two user ports for multiple user consoles, and multiple system ports as well (many-to-many). The multi-user console offer expanded flexibility, such as the following scenarios:
Simultaneous control of servers in both the data centre and in other remote locations.
If there are multiple network administrators, a multiple console switch allows each of them to access all of the servers in their data centre to diagnose problems, all from separate locations.
Console Switch |
HP Server Console Switch, 2X16-Port KVM |
366045-B21 |
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