HEWLETT-PACKARD Server Console Switch 0x2x8 KVM switch

HEWLETT-PACKARD Server Console Switch 0x2x8 - Description Overview The HP Server Console switch G2 integrates KVM and serial devices into a single management console for all your servers, network devices an (...) See more See less

d infrastructure. Requiring no software to be installed on the target servers the HP Server Console Switch provides a true KVM solution for local system management. Tiering support for the HP Server Console Switches and the previous generation of legacy Compaq KVM switches means that to 256 servers can be managed from a single KVM console. Utilizing CAT5 UTP cables between the switch and server, facilitates cable routing and allows for field termination of custom cable lengths. Integration with the HP IP Console switch ensures that the local KVM solution can be integrated smoothly and easily into a KVM/IP remote management solution. Features Front USB Port • Front USB Port: With the introduction of new HP server console switch G2 you can attach all your USB drive in the front of the switch. 2 local port • 2 local port: Simplified KVM cable management and network configuration that easily expands as your data center grows. Scalable KVM solution • Scalable KVM solution: Increased efficiency, space utilization and improved KVM cable management throughout your heterogeneous data center; The HP Server Console Switch has two models the 0×1×8 and the 0×2×16, using the optional 8-Port CAT5 KVM Expansion Module the 0×1×8 and 0×2×16 can scale up to 64 and 128 KVM ports, respectively; Tiering or cascading support allows multiple KVM switches to be connected together allowing up to 256 servers to be managed from a single KVM switch. Seamless integration • Seamless integration: HP Server Console switch provides seamless integration with existing Compaq KVM Switches, iLO, RiLOE and RiLOE II to protect the investments already made while further simplifying day-to-day management of server environments; Support for common on-screen console menus that incorporate stand alone and tiered switch connections provides users with a single, intelligent list of server connections. (Description excerpted from: Pc Onestopshop)