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

DA - 11834 Canada — Version 15 — January 11, 2008

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