HP Secure Web Console
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Commercial Systems Division
Product Overview
This module gives an overview of the HP Secure Web Console. (Product No. J3591A) The HP Secure Web Console (SWC) is now available on the HP 3000 for its user community. The HP SWC is the first product from Hewlett-Packard's new Internet Product family. The product is an easy-to-use device which offers 'location independence' by guaranteeing secure console access and machine administration from either Netscape or Internet Explorer web browsers on any PC or UNIX workstation client across the network. The HP SWC also offers a flexible and comprehensive migration to a security framework enabling strongly regulated remote access to the company's business servers. The HP Secure Console's main purpose is to allow manager.sys level system network administrators easier access to HP 3000 servers, regardless of their distance from the HP 3000 machine. The main objective is to be able to perform the same level of debug and recovery operations, just like using a local HP terminal, but in this case completely remotely via the LAN and from any WEB browser running on a PC or UNIX client available on the Network.
Installation
The installation of the HP SWC is very straight forward. The typical installation of the HP Secure Web Console, after completion of the initial configuration and set-up, is to install the device near the desired HP 3000 system. Replace the normal HP terminal(700/96..) by disconnecting the RS-232 Console cable connector from the back of the HP terminal and connecting it directly to the HP SWC's RS-232 port. Then once connected up to the LAN using an available 10base-T cable and powering it on, the HP SWC's internal micro-web server can be accessed across the LAN using either the Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser applications running on any PC or UNIX workstation client node. Once connection to the HP SWC's internal micro HTTP webserver is established, a Java application is downloaded to the connected client node, which from then on acts as the interface for all communications between the client and the attached HP 3000 server. High level of security is provided with "user authentication" being performed for each user accessing the HP SWC. This results in allowing user login for only those users who have valid user access permission. To make the HP 3000 system administration task easier, the HP SWC also allows up to four authorized users to access the HP 3000 system console while any one of the users having the write permissions. This is especially useful for system management tasks requiring more than one person to work as a team. The HP SWC brings ease of use and security to system administration. Future release of the product will be available on the Internet. Software upgrade is easily achieved using a standard FTP server.
Product Structure
J3591A: HP Secure Web Console (includes localized power supply and quick installation guide). The HP Secure Web Console comes with embedded firmware, including an HTTP micro web server 100% pure Java application, which is provided in a compact box with a small footprint measuring only 180x105x30mm(the same size as a VHS video cassette tape). The J3591A HP Secure Console product includes a country-specific power adapter module along with the device itself which weighs no more than 280g and has an operating specification of 0-40deg C storage.
Product Features
Cost Effective and secure webbed system management
Full HP2392 Terminal Emulation
Plug and play, intuitive configuration
Zero software installation time (JAVA Applet download)
Security framework, password digest user authentication
Multi-user access for efficient administration
Software upgrade through network via the WEB
Compatibility with
HP 3000
HP9000
Windows 95, NT4.0 and UNIX clients
Netscape & Microsoft Internet Explorer
No software changes needed on the HP 3000 to use the HP SWC
New Software Available with Future Releases
Enhanced Security features
SSL client & server authentication
Confidentially with using encryption on console data streams
Integration into HP OpenView Network Management
Enhanced Java features using Java 1.1
GUI interface enhancements
Reduced download time
Increased security applets
Support from the World Wide Web
HP provides product and support information from the World Wide Web to identify and resolve problems. The site can be accessed at: http://www.hp.com/go/webconsole For further information you can contact:
Umakanth umak@india.hp.com
OR
Saurabh saurabh@india.hp.com
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