HP 336044-B21 - Manual (Page 3)

Target Applications and Markets Target Applications and Markets Target 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 Features Features 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 Scanning Programmable 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 NVRAM Configuration 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 Protection Password Protection Password Protection – For protection against unauthorized users, the switch box provides a password option for security
purposes.
Switch Firmware Update
Switch Firmware Update Switch 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 Methods Multiple Space Saving 0U Installation Methods 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 Support for variety of server connections with Interface Adapters Support 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
Multi-user console switches Multi-user console switches Multi-user console switches 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 following scenarios:
Simultaneous control of servers in both the data centre and in other remote locations.
If 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.
QuickSpecs
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Standard Features
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