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HP Server Console Switches
HP Server Console Switches
HP Server Console SwitchesHP 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
What's New
What's NewWhat'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
Models
ModelsModels
HP Server Console
HP Server Console
HP Server ConsoleHP Server Console
Switches
Switches
SwitchesSwitches
Related Options
Related Options
Related OptionsRelated Options
CAT5e Cables
CAT5e Cables
CAT5e CablesCAT5e Cables
Interface Adapters
Interface Adapters
Interface AdaptersInterface Adapters
1X8 – Port KVM
2X16 – Port KVM
3 Foot (1 m) – 4 pack
6 Foot (2 m) – 8 pack
12 Foot (4 m) – 8 pack
20 Foot (6 m) – 4 pack
40 Foot (12 m) – 1 pack
BladeSystem c-Class KVM Interface Adapter – 1 pack
PS/2 Interface Adapter – 1 pack
PS/2 Interface Adapter – 8 pack
USB Interface Adapter – 1 pack
Serial Interface adapter – 1 pack with power supply
336044-B21
336045-B21
263474-B21
263474-B22
263474-B23
263474-B24
263474-B25
AF605A
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262587-B21
336047-B21
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QuickSpecs
HP Server Console Switches
HP Server Console Switches
HP Server Console SwitchesHP Server Console Switches
Overview
Target Applications and Markets
Target Applications and Markets
Target Applications and MarketsTarget 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
Features
FeaturesFeatures
On-Screen Display (OSD)
On-Screen Display (OSD)
On-Screen Display (OSD)On-Screen Display (OSD)
power-up test data and configuration menus.
Programmable Scanning
Programmable Scanning
Programmable ScanningProgrammable Scanning
computers in the system. Programmable scanning allows you to determine which computers to include as well as the duration
of the connection.
Configuration NVRAM
Configuration NVRAM
Configuration NVRAMConfiguration NVRAM
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
Password Protection
Password ProtectionPassword Protection
purposes.
Switch Firmware Update
Switch Firmware Update
Switch Firmware UpdateSwitch Firmware Update
communications settings are automatically configured to allow direct downloading from the connected computer.
Multiple Space Saving 0U Installation Methods
Multiple Space Saving 0U Installation Methods
Multiple Space Saving 0U Installation MethodsMultiple 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
Support for variety of server connections with Interface Adapters
Support for variety of server connections with Interface AdaptersSupport for variety of server connections with Interface Adapters
PS/2
USB
VT 100 serial console support
BladeSystems support via front diagnostics connector
– Displays system-related information on the console monitor, such as selected server name, status,
– An evaluation of system performance can be made by sequentially scanning any or all of the
– NVRAM (non-volatile RAM) makes it easy to set configuration information using commands entered
– For protection against unauthorized users, the switch box provides a password option for security
– The application code of the switch can be quickly and easily updated via FLASH ROM. The port
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HP Server Console Switches
HP Server Console Switches
HP Server Console SwitchesHP Server Console Switches
Which Model is Best?
Single-user console switches
Single-user console switches
Single-user console switchesSingle-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
Console Switch
Console SwitchConsole Switch
Multi-user console switches
Multi-user console switches
Multi-user console switchesMulti-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
Console Switch
Console SwitchConsole Switch
HP Server Console Switch, 1X8-Port KVM
HP Server Console Switch, 2X16-Port KVM
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366045-B21
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