HPE AF653A Getting Started Guide
QuickSpecs
HPE KVM Analog Console Switches
Overview
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HPE KVM Analog Console Switches
Looking for a simple and intuitive solution that allows you to access and manage servers across your entire network?
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single user interface.
console such as th
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functionality, providing re
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connected to the appropriate power distribution unit and KVM rack
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Switch will share 1U (1.75") of front panel rack space with the rack console. However, each model can also be mounted in a "z
profile by mounti
Why do you need a KVM Analog Console Switch for your rack?
• Local access to each server from the data center floor via a KVM Analog Console.
Why HPE?
• HPE Pointnext operational services purchased for servers and storage extend to our rack and power infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
needs.
HPE 0x1x8 G3 KVM Analog Console Switch
KVM Analog Console Switches allow you to view and manage up to 256 rackmount servers across your data center through a
HPE KVM Analog Console Switches utilize a local On-Screen Display (OSD) interface, accessed through a rack
e HPE LCD8500, which provides intuitive menus for accessing each attached server or serial managed device.
’s G3 KVM Analog Console Switches support an optional USB Remote Access Key that allows you to upgrade to KVM-over-IP
mote access and management via the On-Board Web Interface (OBWI). New G3 models also support HPE
iscovery Services and Location Discovery Services when
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KVM Analog Console Switches are available in 8 and 16-Port versions. Standard rack mounting of the KVM Analog Console
ng in the side rails of the rack.
• Remote, out-of-band access to all connected servers in the data center.
• Local and remote access to a mixed IT environment where more than one brand of server is in use.
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products such as racks, power distribution units, uninterruptible power systems, and KVM console switches.
What is the Hewlett Packard Enterprise advantage for you? You don’t have to spend additional budget to cover
extended warranties and services for your rack and power infrastructure as you would with nonproducts.
• HPE rack and power infrastructure products are designed and developed to be used specifically with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise servers and storage.
What is the Hewlett Packard Enterprise advantage for you? You can use HPE rack and power products with non-HPE
IT equipment; however, when used with Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers, you are able to take advantage of various
server and IP-based tools used for maintaining and managing all the equipment in the rack.
• While you have many choices for rack and power infrastructure products, Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers and extensive
range of rack, power, and KVM products to meet all your needs.
What is the Hewlett Packard Enterprise advantage for you? Hewlett Packard Enterprise can help to simplify IT
purchasing, installation, usage, and maintenance for your organization by providing a single point of contact for all your
QuickSpecs
HPE KVM Analog Console Switches
Overview
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1.
Power cord connector
6. Server connection ports 1-8
2.
Fan
7.
Console port USB ports
3.
System health LED
8.
DIAG port
4.
RJ-45 tiering port
9. LAN port
5.
Console port video connector
HPE 0x2x16 G3 KVM Analog Console Switch
1.
Power cord connector
7.
Server connection ports 1-8
2.
Fan
8..
Server connection ports 9-16
3.
System health LED
9.
Console port B USB ports
4.
RJ-45 tiering port
10..
Console port A USB ports
5
Console port A video connector
11.
DIAG port
6.
Console port B video connector
12.
LAN port
Connecting the Console Switch to the Interface Adapter (IA) on a Server
QuickSpecs
HPE KVM Analog Console Switches
Overview
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1.
Server
3.
2.
Console Switch
Using HPE KVM Analog Console Switch in a Tiered Configuration
1.
1. Server
5.
KVM cable
2.
2. Interface Adapter (IA)
6. Main HPE IP Console Switch
3.
3. UTP CAT5 cable or higher
7.
Local port
4.
4. UTP CAT5 cable or higher
8.
Tiered HPE KVM Server Console Switch
USB Interface Adapter (IA)
QuickSpecs
HPE KVM Analog Console Switches
Models
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HPE Recommended
HPE recommended options have best performance, value and availability.
management and security experience, Recommended Options provide the
View the list for your region
Models
HPE G3 KVM Analog
Console Switches
HPE 0x1x8 G3 KVM Console Switch (Recommended)
AF651A
HPE 0x2x16 G3 KVM Console Switch (Recommended)
AF652A
What’s in the box
Each KVM Console Switch ships with the following items:
•
• (1) Documentation kit
Options
Offering the best combination of performance, value and availability, Recommended Options have been
selected by HPE experts to provide the right technology for a range of workloads and market segments.
Fully integrated into the HPE
best fit with timely availability.
HPE Recommended Options –
(1) KVM Analog Console Switch
• (1) Rack-mounting hardware kit
• (1) DB9-RJ45 adaptor
• (1) Power Cord (US)
• (1) Power jumper cable (Worldwide)
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