HP J1473A 4-port, J1474A 8-port, J1475A Console Switch Rackmount Owner's Manual

Rackmount Console Switch Owner’s Manual
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A J1473A Rackmount Console Switch will support up to four attached servers, or
ports - J1474A models support eight. If more ports are needed, multiple units can be
cascaded together for expansion. Up to two tiers of units can be connected for a total
of 16 (J1473A) or 64 (J1474A) attached servers in one system.
The Rackmount Console Switch’s “Keep Alive” feature allows attached servers to
power the unit in the event of a switch power failure. This prevents attached servers
from locking up and keeps you from losing valuable time and data.
Use the advanced multi-level security feature to confi gure and control server
access for every type of user in the system. The administrator has full access
privileges, while individual users can have viewing or viewing/editing capability
for each attached server.
Confi gure and control your switch with on-screen menuing! Name your servers
anything you wish, then select the desired server from an easy-to-use menu.
Servers can be listed by name or by port. Secondary menus let you confi gure and
initiate scanning and other features.
The AutoBoot feature boots all attached servers during initial power-up or after
a power failure. Servers are booted transparently without operator intervention,
and may be powered-up one-at-a-time or all at once. When the power stabilizes,
a port may be selected.
A built-in scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or scan, your
servers without intervention. When keyboard activity is detected, scanning is
suspended until all activity stops. Scanning then resumes with the next port in
sequence. Scan ports by name, by address or confi gure your own customized
scanning order.
The Rackmount Console Switch’s ID Window feature displays the name of your
selected port for easy reference. Size, color, position and length of time the window
remains on-screen are all user confi gurable.
On-screen menus guide you through quick troubleshooting procedures. Menu
selections allow you to reset your keyboard and mouse or display your switch’s
current fi rmware revision for easy system maintenance.
Built-in scanning
capabilities
“Keep Alive”
feature
AutoBoot
technology
On-screen display
capability
Advanced security
for total control
over system access
Expansion for up to
64 servers
Confi gurable
ID Window
Easy maintenance and
troubleshooting