| Q1. |
How much space does the Compaq Server Console Switch take up in the rack? |
| A1. |
Standard rack mounting of the Compaq Server Console Switch will take up 1U (1.75") of front panel rack space. However, the Switch can also be mounted in a "zero U" profile by mounting in the side rails of the rack, or behind the Compaq 1U Keyboard Drawer and the HP TFT5600 (1U keyboard, monitor combo.) |
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| Q2. |
Is the Compaq Server Console Switch rackmountable? |
| A2. |
Yes. All of the legacy Compaq and current HP KVM switches are designed for rackmount applications and come with all the hardware that is necessary to mount in a Compaq, RETMA or metric rack. |
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| Q3. |
How many servers can be managed and how are they managed? |
| A3. |
Up to 16 computers running different operating systems can be managed by the primary Compaq Server Console Switch (increases server access from 4 servers to as many as 16 servers). Switching between computers is accomplished by typing a command at the keyboard. The selected computer receives characters typed at the keyboard and displays its video output on the monitor. You can also use the mouse to interact with the graphic interface of the selected computer. |
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| Q4. |
Why is an On Screen Display (OSD) valuable? |
| A4. |
System-related information is displayed on the monitor (i.e., power-up test data and configuration menus). On a single video screen all of the connected servers can be viewed and selected. |
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| Q5. |
What is programmable scanning? |
| A5. |
The programmable scanning feature is used 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. |
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| Q6. |
How is configuration information and application code handled? |
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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.
The application code of the switch can be quickly and easily updated. The port communications settings are automatically configured to allow direct downloading from the connected computer. |
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| Q7. |
How is unauthorized access to servers managed? |
| A7. |
For protection against unauthorized users, the Compaq Server Console Switch provides a password option for security purposes. |
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| Q8. |
Will console server switches interfere with network management? |
| A8. |
The Compaq Server Console Switch provide non-intrusive control and management of servers because they are "out-of-band" and allow viewing of server activity on multiple systems without interfering in any way. |
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