Remote-access Guide

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by Sasha Wilderman Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Can HPE Enterprise IP KVM switches be upgraded remotely?

When tiered with additional HPE switches application installations and upgrades can be pushed to any server from the local console or remotely. HPE Enterprise IP KVM switches along with the IP Console Viewer allows remote access to multiple servers running various operating systems.

What is KVM over IP remote server access?

Define KVM Over IP Remote Server Access (KVM Over IP) products are a new breed of non-intrusive hardware based solutions which allow you both in-band and out-of-band network access to all the servers connected to your KVM switch.

What is a CAC port in a KVM switch?

HPE Enterprise IP KVM switches provides Smart Card or Common Access Card (CAC) support to the server. Tiering port. For companies requiring direct remote access in every rack can now aggregate local access to the IP Console Switches for a row of racks to a single console as well as at each rack giving them two local users.

What is a KVM switch and how does it work?

HPE Enterprise IP KVM switches includes full remote KVM functionality giving you remote KVM control of servers and serially attached devices at near local performance. Easily load and update software and firmware from anywhere on the LAN or WAN when used with Virtual Media Interface Adapters.

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What is HPE Enterprise IP KVM switch?

HPE Enterprise IP KVM switches displays all system-related information on the console monitor. Same look and feel as the remote On-Board Web Interface (OBWI).

What is NVRAM configuration?

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.

What is the PS2 virtual media adapter?

PS2 Virtual Media Interface Adapter supports servers with PS2 mouse and keyboard connection and a USB port for virtual media. This is the recommended interface adapter for virtual media.

How to control KVM over IP?

There are three typical ways to control devices connected to your KVM Over IP unit: through a web browser, through a VNC viewer (such as Real VNC), or through a serial connection (command line access only). In conjunction with the control methods, KVM Over IP devices can feature a variety of access technologies from SSH and Telnet, to Modem (Dial-Up, Cellular) and ISDN Link.

What is a KVM switch?

KVM Switches Online offers a wide variety of KVM & Desktop Over IP solutions ranging from single device KVM Over IP Gateways to Enterprise level multi-user matrix solutions. Remote access to Computers and Servers can be used in any application from remote gaming, to working at home, to managing a kiosk, or sharing resources in a business, or HD audio-video broadcast, or accessing data during a military operation, or managing network cable boxes remotely - We've seen it all!

What is a KVM over IP gateway?

KVM Over IP Gateways (also known as IP Extenders) are single port KVM over IP appliances - IP gateways offer convenient access to an individual target computer or a KVM switch with multiple computers attached. Gateways are perfect for IT administrators who need BIOS level access to branch offices, remote closets or where a direct cable connection to a KVM extender is not feasible. Multiple KVM over IP gateways can also be used for 1:1 access to a bank of servers or workstations when simultaneous access is required by one or multiple individuals, or in a NOC environment when viewing multiple systems is desired.

What is a KVM over IP?

Remote Server Access (KVM Over IP) products are a new breed of non-intrusive hardware based solutions which allow you both in-band and out-of-band network access to all the servers connected to your KVM switch. Utilizing advanced security and regardless of operating system, these KVM Over IP products allow you to remotely control all your servers/CPU's - including pre-boot functions such as editing CMOS settings and power cycling your servers. KVM Over IP products allow you access via your internal LAN/WAN, and connectivity via the Internet or dial in access via ISDN or standard 56K modems. Access to the IP KVMs is secured with military grade network security.

What is virtual media for IP KVM switches?

Virtual Media for IP KVM switches allows for the mounting of storage devices, CAC cards, printers, disks and ISO images over the network to the USB port of a computer. Virtual media is critical for the remote administration of a number of tasks from installing applications, patches, and complete operating installs to virus scanning and diagnostics.

Why use virtual USB media?

Virtual USB media is also critical for remote administrators to perform of a number of tasks from installing applications, security patches, complete OS installs, to virus scans and diagnostics. These tasks can often be performed simultaneously on all servers attached to the KVM switch without a physical presence in the server room.

How to control a computer remotely?

Administrators primarily use two remote management approaches for controlling computers by leveraging the IP network. The first approach is hardware based KVM Over IP, which utilizes network-enabled KVM switches to provide fast and reliable BIOS-level access - control your computer without as if you were sitting in front of it. The second approach is through the use of cheaper OS based remote access software which provides basic networked access to a PC but has numerous limitations such as if the computer or software locks up you have no way to fix it, and if you need to reboot your computer you will lose your connection.

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