{"product_id":"hpe-af629a-kvm-console-usb-2-0-virtual-media-cac-interface-adapter-for-hpe-kvm-console-switch-server-remote-access-and-smart-card-authentication","title":"HPE AF629A KVM Console USB 2.0 Virtual Media CAC Interface Adapter for HPE KVM Console Switch, Server Remote Access and Smart Card Authentication","description":"\u003ch6\u003eSecure Remote Server Management with Virtual Media and CAC Support\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging enterprise servers often requires more than basic keyboard and video access. The HPE AF629A KVM Console USB 2.0 Virtual Media CAC Interface Adapter enables remote server control while supporting USB virtual media functions and Common Access Card (CAC) authentication in compatible HPE KVM environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter connects supported servers to HPE KVM Console Switch systems, allowing administrators to access BIOS settings, install operating systems remotely, perform firmware updates, and manage secure environments requiring smart card authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise Data Centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServer Rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIT Infrastructure Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Server Administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure Government Networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Security Enterprise Environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAF629A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKVM Server Interface Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB + VGA + CAT5 KVM Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtual Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAC Authentication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote Server Management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eOEM Replacement Compatibility\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPE AF629A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCompatible Device Categories\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPE KVM Console Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPE IP Console Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack Servers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise Server Platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Center Infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat is Virtual Media?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtual Media allows administrators to remotely mount USB drives, ISO images, and installation media through a KVM connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat does CAC support mean?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAC support enables smart card authentication for secure login environments commonly used in government and enterprise networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCan AF629A replace AF628A?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAF629A provides additional Virtual Media and CAC functionality that may not be available on standard USB KVM adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCan this adapter work with non-HPE KVM switches?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility depends on the KVM platform. It is recommended for supported HPE KVM console environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHPE AF629A is a USB 2.0 Virtual Media and CAC-enabled KVM interface adapter designed for supported HPE KVM console switch environments. It enables remote server access, BIOS control, operating system deployment, firmware updates, and smart card authentication in enterprise and data center applications.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"HP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50974232019191,"sku":"LM-ZXJHQO6FVVUEXQOA","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/6512\/3831\/files\/hpe-af629a-kvm-usb-adapter.jpg?v=1785393204","url":"https:\/\/oempowerus.com\/products\/hpe-af629a-kvm-console-usb-2-0-virtual-media-cac-interface-adapter-for-hpe-kvm-console-switch-server-remote-access-and-smart-card-authentication","provider":"OEM Power US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}