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
QuickSpecs
HP Server Console Switches
HP Server Console SwitchesHP Server Console Switches
HP Server Console Switches
Overview
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