HP 16-port SCS

Deploying HP KVM consoling solutions
technology brief, 2
nd
edition
Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2
HP consoles, switches, and accessories .................................................................................................. 3
HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard Monitor......................................................................................... 3
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media ............................................................................................ 4
HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media ...................................................................................... 4
Interface adapters ............................................................................................................................ 5
CAT5 cabling.................................................................................................................................. 6
Designing a consoling solution .............................................................................................................. 7
Console switch types, tiering, and port blocking .................................................................................. 7
Virtual media functionality................................................................................................................. 8
Local versus remote management....................................................................................................... 9
Remote KVM console operation........................................................................................................... 10
IPv6 protocol support...................................................................................................................... 10
KVM performance over a network.................................................................................................... 11
Session types................................................................................................................................. 11
Managing switch users through Active Directory................................................................................ 12
Authenticate Only mode.............................................................................................................. 13
LDAP mode................................................................................................................................ 14
Local KVM console operation.............................................................................................................. 16
Integrating HP console switches and HP Lights-Out technology ................................................................ 17
Integrating legacy KVM components .................................................................................................... 18
KVM consoling example..................................................................................................................... 18
Implementation best practices.............................................................................................................. 19
Firmware upgrades ........................................................................................................................ 19
Equipment layout and security ......................................................................................................... 20
Energy mode................................................................................................................................. 20
Mouse tuning................................................................................................................................. 20
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 21
Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 21