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HPE AF650A USB Remote Access Key for G3 KVM Console Switches - USB Token Security Dongle
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This USB remote access key operates as a plug-and-play authentication token that interfaces directly with HPE G3 KVM console switches via standard USB connectivity. The device contains firmware and security protocols specifically engineered to work with HPE's KVM management ecosystem, providing a hardware-based authentication method that complements software security measures.
The AF650A is engineered for reliability in demanding IT environments, with durable construction that withstands typical data center handling. Its compatibility is strictly limited to the HPE G3 KVM console switch family, ensuring optimized performance and security integration with those specific switching platforms.
This section brings together practical product details such as USB, Height, Width, Depth, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The HPE AF650A delivers essential security enhancements for KVM-based server management infrastructure through its dedicated hardware authentication approach.
Enhanced Security Posture
Provides physical authentication that complements software security, creating a multi-layered defense against unauthorized KVM switch access in sensitive server environments.
- Hardware-based authentication method
- Reduces reliance on password-only access
- Creates audit trail for physical access events
Optimized Compatibility
Engineered specifically for HPE G3 KVM console switches, ensuring reliable performance and seamless integration without configuration conflicts or compatibility issues.
- Designed for HPE G3 KVM ecosystem
- Plug-and-play functionality
- No driver installation required
Practical Deployment Design
Compact dimensions and minimal weight allow for easy storage in secure locations, convenient transportation between sites, and simple deployment alongside switching equipment.
- Minimal footprint at 1" × 2" × 1"
- Lightweight at 54.4 grams
- Portable security solution
Deployment / Use Cases
The AF650A USB Remote Access Key is deployed in environments where HPE G3 KVM console switches manage critical server infrastructure, particularly in scenarios requiring enhanced access security beyond standard authentication methods.
Primary deployment scenarios include data centers with multiple administrative personnel, co-location facilities with shared infrastructure, financial institutions with strict compliance requirements, healthcare environments with sensitive data protection needs, and government installations with classified system access controls. The device enables secure remote KVM access while maintaining physical control over authentication tokens.
Data Center Access Control
Enables secure KVM switch management in multi-tenant data centers where different teams require controlled access to specific server racks and infrastructure.
Compliance-Driven Environments
Supports regulatory compliance requirements in financial, healthcare, and government sectors by providing hardware-based authentication for server management access.
Physical Profile
The AF650A features a compact rectangular design measuring 1 inch in height, 2 inches in width, and 1 inch in depth (25.40 × 50.80 × 25.40 mm), with a lightweight construction weighing approximately 54.4 grams. This minimal physical footprint allows the security key to be stored in standard secure storage solutions, carried in pocket or badge holder, or kept in locked drawers near the KVM switching equipment it protects. The durable housing withstands typical IT environment handling while maintaining reliable connectivity through its integrated USB interface.
- Width
- 2" (50.80 mm)
- Depth
- 1" (25.40 mm)
- Height
- 1" (25.40 mm)
- Weight
- 54.4 g
Highlights
- USB remote access key for HPE G3 KVM console switches
- Hardware authentication security dongle
- Compact dimensions: 1" × 2" × 1" (25.40 × 50.80 × 25.40 mm)
- Lightweight design at 54.4 grams
- Plug-and-play USB connectivity
- Engineered specifically for HPE G3 KVM ecosystem
- Enhances physical access control for server management
- Supports compliance requirements in regulated industries
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AF650A |
| Brand Name | HPE |
| Product Name | USB Remote Access Key for G3 KVM Console Switches |
| Product Type | USB Token |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| USB | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 1" (25.40 mm) |
| Width | 2" (50.80 mm) |
| Depth | 1" (25.40 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 54.4 g |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | HPE G3 KVM Console Switches |
FAQ
What is the HPE AF650A USB Remote Access Key used for?
The HPE AF650A is a security dongle that provides hardware-based authentication for accessing and managing HPE G3 KVM console switches. It enables secure remote control of server infrastructure by requiring physical possession of the USB key alongside standard login credentials, enhancing security in data center and server room environments.
Which HPE equipment is compatible with the AF650A USB key?
The AF650A USB Remote Access Key is specifically designed for compatibility with HPE G3 KVM console switches. It is engineered to work exclusively with this switch family, ensuring optimized security integration and reliable performance without configuration conflicts with other HPE or third-party equipment.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the AF650A key?
The AF650A measures 1 inch in height, 2 inches in width, and 1 inch in depth (25.40 × 50.80 × 25.40 mm), with an approximate weight of 54.4 grams. This compact and lightweight design makes it easy to store securely, transport between locations, and deploy alongside KVM switching equipment without occupying significant space.
How does the USB Remote Access Key enhance security?
The AF650A enhances security by adding a physical authentication layer to KVM switch access. It requires possession of the hardware token in addition to standard login credentials, creating multi-factor authentication that reduces the risk of unauthorized access through compromised passwords alone. This hardware-based approach provides an audit trail for physical access events and supports compliance requirements.
Is the AF650A a plug-and-play device?
Yes, the AF650A functions as a plug-and-play USB token that typically requires no additional driver installation when used with compatible HPE G3 KVM console switches. The device contains firmware and security protocols specifically engineered for seamless integration with HPE's KVM management ecosystem, allowing straightforward deployment in existing infrastructure.
What deployment scenarios benefit from this USB access key?
The AF650A benefits environments requiring enhanced access security for server management, including multi-tenant data centers with shared infrastructure, financial institutions with strict compliance requirements, healthcare facilities protecting sensitive data, government installations with classified systems, and any organization using HPE G3 KVM switches for critical server control. It enables secure remote KVM access while maintaining physical control over authentication tokens.
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