HP AF618A, AF619A, Server Console G2 Specification
HP's Server Console Switch with Virtual Media is a key component in managing the data center. Connections for two local consoles (a
console represents one keyboard, monitor and mouse) allow access to multiple servers running various operating systems. Virtual
Media capability allows a USB drive attached directly to the server console switch to be mapped to an attached server for installations
and upgrades. The local console user interface provides menus for configuration, virtual media, display, and even security and
upgrades.
In cascaded environments the Server Console Switch with Virtual Media can allow an administrator to manage up to 1024 servers
across two tiers from a single console. When tiered with additional HP Console Switches with Virtual Media application installations and
upgrades can be pushed through to any server on any of the two tiers from a single console.
The HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media is backwards compatible with all HP Cat5 based Server Console Switches and interface
adapters.
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 behind the HP 1U Rackmount Keyboard or the 1U TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor or in a "zero U" profile by
mounting in the side rails of the rack.
0x2x16 or 0x2x32 HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media & CAC
1.
Power supply status indicator LEDs
7.
Console B VGA connector
2.
LAN connector
8.
Console B USB ports
3.
Tiering chain port
9.
Target device ports (1-16)
4.
RJ-45 serial setup port
10.
Target device ports (17-32)
5.
Console A VGA connector
11.
Power connectors A & B
6.
Console A USB ports
QuickSpecs
HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media &
CAC
Overview
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Models
HP Server Console G2
Switch
HP 0x2x16 KVM Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media CAC Software
AF618A
HP 0x2x32 KVM Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media CAC Software
AF619A
At A Glance
Increased target server counts:
More target server per switch increases flexibility
Improved video support:
Increases cable distances at higher resolutions
Improved security:
CAC support to the server
Dual-stack IPv6 with stateless auto configuration
LDAP included:
Microsoft Active Directory integration using LDAP is standard
Local security database on switch is also available for non LDAP implementations
Local virtual media:
Administrators can map local media to a target server in the data center to easily perform application installations or
upgrades
A USB CD-ROM, USB DVD, USB floppy drive, or USB key can be attached directly to the HP Server Console Switch G2 with
Virtual Media & CAC and mapped to an attached server
When used locally with the HP 1U Rackmount Keyboard with USB or the HP TFT7600 RKM USB drives can be connected to
the front USB port on the keyboard for increased ease of use
Virtual media support requires the use of Virtual Media Interface Adapters
Virtual media interface adapter with CAC:
New interface adapters support virtual media and provide CAC on ProLiant servers
Virtual Media Interface Adapters with CAC support are USB 1.1 full speed.
Tiering support:
Two levels of cascading are available to support up to 1024 servers. When all tiers are comprised of virtual media
compatible console switches and interface adapters, virtual media can be mapped to a server on any tier
IP Viewer 4.1 software:
Supports HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media for remote switch management which can be used in the lightsout datacenter
HP Serial Console Servers, and legacy Cat5 based HP IP Console Switches
Compatible with Windows and Linux clients
No software to install on target servers
QuickSpecs
HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media &
CAC
Overview
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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 PS2 or USB I/O connection port)
Multi-platform management from one console (Microsoft® Windows®, Novell, UNIX®, Linux etc)
Non-intrusive control and management of servers HP Server Console Switches are "out-of-band," allowing server activity to be
viewed on multiple systems without interfering in any way
Features
New Features
:
Common Access Card (CAC) support
True Serial
DVD Support
Video resolution supporting up to 1600 x 1200 on the local port
Widescreen video support modes include; 1680 x 1050, 1440 x 900, 1280 x 800, 1024 x 640, 800 x 500
Two local ports; these local ports are defined differently between the digital and analog appliances.
For the digital appliances, the local ports will be represented by one ACI connection and one local KVM connection. The
two ports will be independent of one another (i.e. not pre-emptive or shared).
For the analog appliance, the local ports are represented by an ACI connection and two sets of local KVM connections. One
of the KVM connections is tied to the ACI connection, so that KVM connection cannot be used if the ACI is connected. The
second KVM connection is independent of the ACI and first KVM connections/paths.
Supports Virtual Media (VM), Tiering (or cascading) up to 2 levels (base plus one lower level) through the ACI port.
Supports existing ITFC server modules, backward compatible.
Dual-stack IPv6 with stateless auto configuration
Support for DVD-ROM data over virtual media
Syslog support
BladeSystem c-Class KVM Interface Adapter for supporting BladeSystem c-Class servers
Standard Features
:
Local console user interface
- its same as remote On Board Web Interface (OBWI) which displays system-related information on
the console monitor, such as selected server name, status, power-up test data, configuration menus and virtual media.
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. Updates can be
accomplished over the LAN eliminating the need to carry a notebook into the data center to perform firmware upgrades.
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 1U Rackmount Keyboard, or the TFT7600 rack
mounted keyboard and monitor with slide rails provided with the switch.
QuickSpecs
HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media &
CAC
Standard Features
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PS2 Virtual Media Interface Adapter support servers with PS2 mouse and keyboard connection and a USB port for virtual
media (recommended for ProLiant servers).
USB Virtual Media Interface Adapter supports servers without PS2 mouse and keyboard connections such as Integrity
servers running Microsoft Windows.
USB 2.0 protocol and speed supported on both Virtual Media Interface Adapters.
Virtual Media Interface Adapters provide Common Access Card (CAC). Virtual Media speed with the CAC Interface Adapters
is USB 1.1 Full Speed.
Support for a variety of server connections with Interface Adapters where virtual media is not needed.
PS/2
USB mouse and keyboard
VT100 serial console support
BladeSystems p-Class support via front diagnostics connector
The following input devices provide a convenient front USB pass through port for connecting USB media to the Server
Console Switch with Virtual Media
HP 1U Rackmount Keyboard with USB
HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor
NOTE:
For more information please visit:
http://www.hp.com/go/kvm
.
Cascaded Configurations
Cascading, also called tiering, is the ability to connect one or more switches under a single switch at the top as in a pyramid. Cascading
allows an administrator to access larger numbers of servers from a single local or remote console. The HP IP Console Switch G2 with
Virtual Media & CAC will support up to 2 levels of tiering under certain conditions
HP IP Console Switches can be supported at the top or at the second tier of a cascaded configuration.
HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media may be cascaded to HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media or any Cat5 based
HP Server Console Switches by connecting a Cat5 cable from a server port on the top switch to the dedicated tiering port on the
switch below. Interface adapters are not needed to cascade HP Server Console Switches.
Virtual media can be mapped to servers on any tier but only if the server is connected to a HP Server Console Switch with Virtual
Media using a Virtual Media Interface Adapter. Virtual media operation requires a Virtual Media Interface Adapter connected to a
HP Console Switch with Virtual Media.
To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP Server Console Switch and all attached Interface Adapters; you must connect
to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch OBWI.
NOTE:
For more information on cascading HP Server Console Switches please visit:
http://www.hp.com/go/kvm
.
PS2/USB Virtual Media, CAC Interface Adapter (PN: AF624A)
QuickSpecs
HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media &
CAC
Standard Features
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