The HP Secure Web Console is a small (about the size of a VCR tape) Internet appliance that makes the HP 9000 and HP 3000 server consoles available over a corporate Intranet or Internet for the purpose of remote management access to the server console.

One side of the HP Secure Web Console plugs into the server console port and the other side plugs into the corporate Intranet or Internet.

Due to the Internet/Intranet connection, any PC with either a Microsoft^© or Netscape^© browser can remotely access the server console.

Secure Web Console Features

• Low-level Commands - A remote operator can exercise powerful, low-level, HP-UX and MPE/ix commands and functions.
 
• Powerful Remote Server Management - Provides secure access to the RS-232 low-level console serial port, on supported servers, via the Internet/Intranet.
 
• One Person, One Console, Several Servers - Using a browser, an operator, from a single location, can manage multiple servers, regardless of where they're located.
 
• Security - Built-in security includes password encryption, scrambled transmission of data, and secure Java download protection.
 
• Affordable - Free with the latest generation HP 9000 servers. Secure Web Console capability is included at no extra charge with HP 9000 A-, L-, N-, and R-Class Enterprise Servers. Supported on all HP 3000 Business Class Server models 9X8, 9X9, and 99X. Available as an add-on for other servers, and costs no more than a standard HP 700/96 terminal.
 
• Mirrored Access - Up to four operators, in different locations, can simultaneously share the remote console screen and keyboard.
 
• Universal Browser-based - Supports both Netscape© and Microsoft© Internet Explorer Web browsers.
 
• Compact Size - The HP Secure Web Console box is only 177.8 x 107.9 x 25.4mm (7 x 4 x 1 inches), about the size of a VCR tape. It fits easily on a server rack shelf.
 
• Efficient Server Access - Operator can bookmark servers for multiple server lookup.
 
• Upgradeable - HP Secure Web Console firmware is upgradeable over the network, making it easy to add new versions and functionality.
 
• Easy to Install - Plug one connection into your server's low-level (RS-232) console port. The other cable is plugged to the Internet/Intranet. There's no special client software to load. A 100% Java applet is automatically downloaded to the remote PC or workstation. The installation and the troubleshooting guide is available from the HP on-line documentation web site (http://docs.hp.com).
 
• Internet Standards Compliant - Supports HTTP, FTP, TFTP, and other key Internet standards.

Secure Web Console Models

All secure web console models contain the same functionality. The Secure Web Console is available in the following models.

External Stand-Alone

The HP Secure Web Console Stand-Alone external box is about the size of a VCR tape. It is connected to the server via an RS-232 serial port and to the Internet/Intranet via a twisted-pair cable and RJ-45 modular plug connection.

PCI Card

The PCI card version of the secure web console is standard half-card PCI form factor. It is connected to the server via an external RS-232 connection and to the LAN via a twisted-pair cable and RJ-45 modular plug connection. Available as a factory installed option on the A-400 and A-500 servers only.

Built-in Secure Web Console Functionality

Some current (A-180) and future servers will have the Secure Web Console's functionality built into them.