HP Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media

HP's Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media and Common Access Card (CAC) support is a key component in managing the data center and along with the IP Console Switch G2 with VM allows remote access to multiple servers running various operating systems. Virtual Media capability allows a removable drive to be mapped to an attached server in the data center for software installations and upgrades. An intuitive Local Console User Interface provides menus for configuration, virtual media, display, and even security and upgrades from the local console. The term CAC stands for Common Access Card, also known as “Smart Cards”. The CAC support allows government agencies and other companies to secure their network access with two-factor authentication. The G2 with VM KVM appliances support USB smart card readers.

In cascaded environments the HP IP and Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media & CAC can allow an administrator to manage up to 1024 servers across two tiers from a single console. When tiered with additional HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media application installations and upgrades can be pushed through to any server on any of the two tiers from the top tier local console.

HP's new G2 Console Switches with Virtual Media provide improved functionality, performance, and security to the datacenter.

• Common Access Card (CAC) support
• True Serial
• DVD Media Support
• Video resolution supporting up to 1600 x 1200 on both the local port as well as remote consoles.
  • Widescreen video support modes include; 1680 x 1050, 1440 x 900, 1280 x 800, 1024 x 640, 800 x 500
• Two local ports;
  • Can be used for either a local console or as a tiering connection, but not both simultaneously .
• Supports existing Interface Adapters.
• Dual-stack IPv6 with stateless auto configuration
• Syslog support
• Dual power supplies for redundant power.
• Only supports USB KB and Mouse for the local console.
• On Board Web Interface (OBWI) for remote management.

• Increased video resolutions supported.
• an be tiered under HP IP Console Switches G2 with Virtual Media to provide remote access and remote virtual media.

• Utilizes an OBWI for remote management.
• Local Console User Interface and the OBWI are the same.
• Local USB pass-through provides an easy method of updating and installing firmware, applications, and operating systems directly to attached servers.
• Firmware updates for the switch can now be accomplished over the LAN

• Local security prevents unauthorized access.
• Two-factor authentication using Smart Cards / CAC.

The new Interface Adapters provide;

• Smart Card / CAC and Virtual Media support. They use the USB 1.1 full-speed protocol for approximately 6x CD-ROM data transmission speed.
• Existing VM IA’s, AF603A and AF604A, use USB 2.0 high-speed data transmission speed, approximately 12x CD-ROM.
• KVM functions work with all existing HP Cat5 based PS2, USB, and Serial Interface Adapters.

24/7 data centers

• HP Server Console Switches G2 with Virtual Media offer management access and can be tiered with HP IP Console Switch G2 with VM so servers can be managed from anywhere, anytime.
• Local virtual media is available when using Virtual Media Interface Adapters

• KVM access is available for any server that has a standard PS2 or USB keyboard/mouse-- additionally, servers can be running any operating system - there is no software or hardware to install on attached servers
• Serial managed devices can also be accessed using the Serial Interface Adapter
• Individual BladeSystem BL servers can be managed using the BladeSystem Cat5 KVM Interface Adapter