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Interface adapters Interface adapters allow the use of UTP CAT5e cable to connect console switches with traditional KVM and serial interfaces. Figure 5 and Table 1 show and describe the interface adapters. Figure 5. Types of interface adapters PS/2 Virtual Media Interface Adapter KVM Serial Interface Adapter PS/2 Interface Adapter USB Virtual Media Interface Adapter BladeSystem Interface Adapter Table 1. Functionality of interface adapters Name PS/2 Virtual Media Interface Adapter USB Virtual Media Adapter USB Interface Adapter (not shown) PS/2 Interface Adapter BladeSystem Interface Adapter KVM Serial Interface Adapter How used Connects KVM and virtual media device to server. Requires one USB port on server for Virtual Media operation. Connects KVM and virtual media device to servers without PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports. Connects KVM components to servers without PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports. Connects KVM signals to server. Connects KVM signals to BladeSystem servers. Both p-Class and c-Class server blade interface adapters are available. Allows serial devices to be controlled and managed by KVM management solutions. VM support? Yes Yes No No No No Virtual media (VM) operation is supported only by the Virtual Media Interface adapter, which is easily distinguishable from legacy non-VM adapters by the status LEDs on the RJ-45 module. Each interface adapter has a unique, factory-assigned, electronic identification number (EID) used by the switch to recognize and manage the attached device. The interface adapter also stores a userconfigured server name (up to 16 characters). If a server is to be relocated, HP recommends that the interface adapter remain attached to (and move with) the server. When a server is reconnected to an HP Console Switch through the server's original interface adapter, the server name and port connection will be seamlessly presented in the OSD of the new switch. This feature makes cable reconfiguration virtually automatic and alleviates the need to update port and server name information. The interface adapter also has a Keep Alive function that enables users to disconnect the CAT5 cable without losing mouse and keyboard functionality. The Keep Alive 5