HP AF616A, AF617A, AF626A Specification Sheet
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. Both versions 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 TFT7600
Keyboard/monitor drawer.
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Models
ModelsModels
Models
HP Server Console
HP Server ConsoleHP Server Console
HP Server Console
Switches
SwitchesSwitches
Switches
HP Server Console 0x2x8 Port Analog Switch
AF616A
HP Server Console 0x2x16 Port Analog Switch
AF617A
HP TAA 0x2x16xKVM Server Console G2 Switch
AF626A
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Target Applications and Markets
Target Applications and MarketsTarget Applications and Markets
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
FeaturesFeatures
Features
On-Screen Display (OSD)
On-Screen Display (OSD)On-Screen Display (OSD)
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
Programmable ScanningProgrammable Scanning
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
Configuration NVRAMConfiguration NVRAM
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
Password ProtectionPassword Protection
Password Protection
– For protection against unauthorized users, the switch box provides a password option for security
purposes.
Switch Firmware Update
Switch Firmware UpdateSwitch Firmware Update
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
Multiple Space Saving 0U Installation MethodsMultiple Space Saving 0U Installation Methods
Multiple Space Saving 0U Installation Methods
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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 AdaptersSupport for variety of server connections with Interface Adapters
Support for variety of server connections with Interface Adapters
PS/2
USB
VT 100 serial console support
BladeSystems support via front diagnostics connector
Multi-user console switches
Multi-user console switchesMulti-user console switches
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.
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