HP J1473A Manuel Du Propriétaire page 8

Rackmount Console Switch Owner's Manual
A J1473A Rackmount Console Switch will support up to four attached servers, or
Expansion for up to
ports - J1474A models support eight. If more ports are needed, multiple units can be
64 servers
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.
"Keep Alive"
The Rackmount Console Switch's "Keep Alive" feature allows attached servers to
feature
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
Advanced security
access for every type of user in the system. The administrator has full access
for total control
privileges, while individual users can have viewing or viewing/editing capability
over system access
for each attached server.
Confi gure and control your switch with on-screen menuing! Name your servers
On-screen display
capability 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
AutoBoot
a power failure. Servers are booted transparently without operator intervention,
technology
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
Built-in scanning
capabilities
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.
Confi gurable
The Rackmount Console Switch's ID Window feature displays the name of your
ID Window
selected port for easy reference. Size, color, position and length of time the window
remains on-screen are all user confi gurable.
Easy maintenance and On-screen menus guide you through quick troubleshooting procedures. Menu
troubleshooting
selections allow you to reset your keyboard and mouse or display your switch's
current fi rmware revision for easy system maintenance.
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