HP 336044-B21 User's Manual
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1. 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 TFT5600 Keyboard monitor drawer What s New e BladeSystem c Class support O Using the BladeSystem c Class KVM Interface Adapter connected to the HP Server Console Switch allows an administrator to connect locally to a Blade Server tor maintenance or out of band management Supports direct attachment of USB devices and is compatible with BladeSystems c Class servers e Preemption support O Preemption allows a remote user connected via an HP IP Console Switch to preempt a local user on the HP Server Console Switch Requires latest firmware e Serial Console Support o Using the Serial Interface Adapter connected to the HP Server Console Switch allows an administrator to view a serial console from a Unix or Linux server or a network device such as a switch or router to be viewed as if it were a KVM console Note that only viewing of serial consoles is supported file transfers and detecting strings in the serial data stream are not supported Models HP Server Console Switches Related Options CAT5e Cables Interface Adapters O invent 1X8 Port KVM 2X16 Port KVM 3 Foot 1 m 4 pack 6 Foot 2 m 8 pack 12 Foot 4 m 8 pack 20 Foot 6 m 4 pack 40 Foot 12 m 1 pack BladeSystem c Class KVM Interface Adapt2. 11834 Canada Version 15 January 11 2008 Page 8 invent QuickSpecs Technical Specitications HP Server Console Switches Copyright 2008 Hewlett Packard Develooment Company L P The intormation contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Tee DA 11834 Canada Version 15 January 11 2008 Page 9
3. HP Care Pack Services include HP branded hardware options qualified tor the server purchased at the same time or afterwards internal to the enclosure as well as 22 and smaller external monitors and tower UPS options up to 3KVA 22 and smaller external monitors will be covered at the same service level and coverage period as the server For servers or storage systems installed within a rack service also covers all HP qualitied rack options installed within the same rack NOTE For more information on HP Care Pack services contact any of our worldwide sales offices or resellers or visit our worldwide Web site on the internet at htto www hp com hps carepack NOTE For more complete information on HP Services offerings customers and resellers please visit us at htto www hp com hps NOTE Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at http h1 8004 www1 hp com products servers platforms warranty index html eee DA 11834 Canada Version 15 January 11 2008 Page 7 Qu ic kSpecs HP Server Console Switches Technical Specitications HP Server Console Switch Dimensions Height 1 72 in 4 36 cm Ox1x8 and HP Server Width 17 in 43 8 cm Console Switch Ox2x16 Depth Ain ie a Weight 4 5 b 2 04 kg Power Requirements Rated Voltage 100 to 240V AC Rated Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Rated Input Current 0 5 to 0 25A Output Power 50W max Heat 171 BTU hr max Temperature Range Maximum Ambi
4. QuickSpecs Overview HP Server Console Switches HP Server Console Switches are key components tor rack mount implementations a console represents one keyboard video monitor and mouse KVM attached to a server The tamily 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 intertace which has intuitive menus for accessing each attached computer or serial attached device Equipment can be identitied by a user detined 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 The 8 Port model offers single console support via the local user port while the 16 port version offers dual console support allowing the flexibility of controlling switch contigurations trom more than one location or by more than one user Standard rack mounting of the HP Server Console Switches will take up 1U
5. ent 50 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Operating Temperature Ambient Storage and 86 to 140 F 30 to 60 C Shipping Temperature Temperature Operating 50 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Transit 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C Storage 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 to 80 non condensing Non operating 5 to 90 Video Modes Supported VGA SVGA XGA CAT 5 Cable lengths and Video Resolution Restrictions 1280 x 1024 1024 x 768 800 x 600 50 ft 15m cable length T Y Y 75 tt 22m cable length Y Y 100 ft 30m cable length Y Environment friendly End of life Management Hewlett Packard offers end of life HP product return trade in and recycling Products and Approach and Recycling programs in many geographic areas For trade in information please go to http www hp com go green To recycle your product please go to htto www hp com go green or contact your nearest HP sales office Products returned to HP will be recycled recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner The EU WEEE directive 2002 95 EC requires manutacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities This information product disassembly instructions is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at htto www hp com go green These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re sell HP equipment DA
6. er 1 pack PS 2 Interface Adapter 1 pack PS 2 Interface Adapter 8 pack USB Intertace Adapter 1 pack Serial Interface adapter 1 pack with power supply DA 11834 Canada Version 15 January 11 2008 336044 B2 1 336045 B2 1 263474 B2 1 263474 B22 263474 B23 263474 B24 263474 B25 AF605A 262588 B21 262587 B2 33604 7 B21 373035 B2 1 Page QuickSpecs Overview HP Server Console Switches 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 trom using the HP family of server console switches e Easy access to multiple servers any server with PS 2 or USB I O connection port e Multi plattorm management from one console Microsoft Windows Novell UNIX Linux etc e Local control and management of servers HP Server Console Features e On Screen Display OSD Displays system related information on the console monitor such as selected server name status power up test data and contiguration menus e 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 e Configuration NVRAM NVRAM non volatile RAM makes it easy to set configu
7. l attached Interface Adapters you must locally connect the keyboard monitor and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch to access the local OSD NOTE The HP KVM Server Console Switch does not support Compag KVM PCI Cards or HP legacy console switches Example of an HP KVM Server Console Switch Cascade Configuration eee DA 11834 Canada Version 15 January 11 2008 Page 4 QuickSpecs HP Server Console Switches HP Server Support 1 Server 2 Main HP KVM Server Console Switch 3 PS 2 Interface Adapter or USB Interface Adapter 4 UTP CAT5 cable USB IA not shown 5 UTP CAT5 cable 6 KVM cable 7 Local port 8 Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch Components 2 3 4 5 l ean j i anol A ik ILE ois ea aL i Tar E et hon a m l 5 B E 1 Power connector 2 Power switch 3 Serial download connector 4 Monitor connector 5 Server connection ports DA 11834 invent Canada Version 15 January 11 2008 6 Activity indicator light 7 Keyboard connector 8 Mouse connector 9 RJ 45 Interface port designated by the letter A Page 5 QuickSpecs HP Server Console Switches HP Server Support 1 Server 2 HP KVM Server Console Switch 3 USB Interface Adapter 4 PS 2 Interface Adapter eee DA 11834 Canada Version 15 January 11 2008 Page 6 QuickSpecs Service and Support HP Care Pack and War
8. ranty Information HP Server Console Switches Service and Support Offerings HP Care Pack Services Hardware Installation Electronic W267 15 Three year limited warranty including hardware diagnostic support pre tailure warranty coverage of hard drives memory and processors The warranty is tully supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers In addition 90 day s getting started software telephone support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services NOTE Limited warranty is 3 year parts only Care Pack services provide a range of lite cycle support options that let you choose the service levels that meet your business requirements trom basic to mission critical A tull range of HP Care Pack hardware and software services are available including e Installation and start up e Education courses e Extended onsite hardware coverage hours from same business day 13 hours 5 day to 24 hours 7 days call window with options including 4 hour response or 6 hour Call To Repair e Comprehensive range of software technical support tor Microsoft Linux ProLiant Essentials and VMWare based IT solutions helping to deliver high level of application availability Response times range from 30 mins for critical problems to 2 hours e System Management Performance Services and Mission Critical Support Solution
9. ration 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 e Password Protection For protection against unauthorized users the switch box provides a password option for security purposes e 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 e Multiple Space Saving OU Installation Methods O Side Mount Rails are provided for mounting the unit to the side of rack cabinets with side mounting capability O Rear Rack Mount HP Console Switches may be mounted behind a HP Integrated Keyboard and Drawer 257054 XXxX the TFT5600 or the TFT7600 rack mounted keyboard and monitor with slide rails provided with the switch e Support for variety of server connections with Interface Adapters PS 2 o USB Oo VT 100 serial console support o BladeSystems support via front diagnostics connector DA 11834 Canada Version 15 January 11 2008 Page 2 invent QuickSpecs Which Model is Best HP Server Console Switches Single user console switches The single user HP Server Console Switches has one input or user port for one user console one keyboard monitor and mouse and multiple output or system ports tor connecting m
10. rity Server support is dependent on operating system and hardware contigurations For systems capable of displaying VGA graphics the USB Interface Adapter PN 336047 B21 may be used Some Integrity Servers may require an optional graphics adapter With some operating systems the Serial Intertace Adapter PN 373035 B21 may be connected to the RS 232 management port to provide VT100 terminal emulation through the HP Server Console Switch HP Unix Server Support HP9000 Servers can be managed using the Serial Interface Adapter PN 373035 B21 connected to the RS 232 management port to provide VT100 terminal emulation through the HP Server Console Switch NOTE For additional information on supported options for the HP Integrity and HP9000 Servers please consult the HP9000 Integrity and carrier grade servers Contiguration Guide HP Serial Console Servers may also be used to support serially managed servers and devices CAUTION Do not use Interface Adapters to cascade HP KVM Server Console Switches with HP KVM Server Console Switches It Interface Adapters are used to cascade these products undesirable operations might occur NOTE An optional Expansion Module can be added to the HP KVM Server Console Switch system increasing the total number of accessible servers only one level of tiering is allowed and implementing an Expansion Module is considered one level NOTE To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch and al
11. ultiple systems to the switch one to many e One user has control over multiple computers with a single user switch e Single user switches can also be tiered one switch connected to another via dedicated ARI port to expand the amount of systems controlled by one user without sacrificing an additional server port e Expansion modules Using one of the system ports on the switch to connect to another switch or to the expansion module allows up to 128 servers to be controlled by single user Console Switch HP Server Console Switch 1X8 Port KVM 336044 B 1 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 tollowing scenarios e Simultaneous control of servers in both the data centre and in other remote locations e f 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 Console Switch HP Server Console Switch 2X16 Port KVM 366045 B 1 eee DA 11834 Canada Version 15 January 11 2008 Page 3 QuickSpecs HP Server Support HP Server Console Switches HP ProLiant Server Support All HP ProLiant servers running any operating system are supported on all HP Server Console Switches HP Integrity Server Support Integ
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