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The HPE IP Console Viewer utilizes a TLS 1.0 protocol to share data about the connected devices by IP address. Due to some security concerns, the TLS 1.0 protocol that allowed IP Console Viewer to function in this manner needed to be disabledin all firmware releases afterv1.32.0 and v1.20.0 for the following Switch models:HPE IP Console Viewer v1.32.0 for HPE KVM Server/IP Console Switch models: AF618A, AF619A, AF620A, AF621A, and AF622A.HPE IP Console Viewer v1.20.0 for HPE KVM Server/IP Console Switch models: AF651A, AF652A, and AF653A.Note: Full HPE KVM Server/IP Console Switch model descriptions are available in the Scope section below.
Any HPE IP Console Viewer firmware release published later than v1.32.0 or v1.20.0 and installed in the following Switch models has the TLS 1.0 protocol disabled:HPE IP Console Viewer v1.32.0 (or earlier) for models AF618A, AF619A, AF620A, AF621A, and AF622AHPE IP Console Viewer v1.20.0 (or earlier) for models AF651A, AF652A, and AF653AModelModel DescriptionAF618AHPE 0x2x16 KVM Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media CAC SoftwareAF619AHPE 0x2x32 KVM Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media CAC SoftwareAF620AHPE 1x1Ex8 KVM IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media CAC SoftwareAF621AHPE 2x1Ex16 KVM IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media CAC SoftwareAF622AHPE 4x1Ex32 KVM IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media CAC SoftwareAF651AHPE 0x1x8 G3 KVM Console SwitchAF652AHPE 0x2x16 G3 KVM Console SwitchAF653AHPE TAA 0x2x16 G3 KVM Console switch
The TLS 1.0 protocol was central to the functionality of HPE IP Console Viewer. The following two options are available to regain HPE IP Console Viewer functionality:Revert/Downgrade the HPE IP Console FirmwareRevert/Downgrade to firmware version1.32.0(for models AF618A, AF619A, AF620A, AF621A, and AF622A) or1.20.0(for models AF651A, AF652A, and AF653A)or an earlier version.Instructions to downgrade or load a previous firmware release:Using the WebUI appliance, click on the Overview.Under the Tools menu, select the "Upgrade Firmware" to install the firmware version needed.Note:Ensure that firmware version 1.32.0 (for models AF618A, AF619A, AF620A, AF621A, and AF622A) or 1.20.0 (for models AF651A, AF652A, and AF653A) or an earlier version is being installed.Utilize Vertiv's DSView Enterprise ManagementVertiv's DSView Enterprise Management is available for download athttps://www.vertivco.com/en-us/support/software-download/software/avocent-dsview-software-downloads/.Click the "Request an Evaluation" to receive a free 60-day trial of the software.Note: The link above will take you outside the Hewlett Packard Enterprise web site. HPE does not control and is not responsible for information outside of the HPE web site.Firmware Compatibility TableThe following table lists the firmware versions for each KVM/Switch that supports compatibility with HPE IP Console Viewer and Vertiv Avocent DSView software:NOTE:Products sold prior to the November 1, 2015 separation of Hewlett-Packard Company into Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and HP Inc. may have older product names and model numbers that differ from current models.RECEIVE PROACTIVE UPDATES: Receive support alerts (such as Customer Advisories), as well as updates on drivers, software, firmware, and customer replaceable components, proactively via e-mail through HPE Subscriber's Choice. Sign up for Subscriber's Choice at the following URL:Proactive Updates Subscription Form.NAVIGATION TIP: For hints on navigating HPE.com to locate the latest drivers, patches, and other support software downloads for ProLiant servers and Options, refer to theNavigation Tips document.SEARCH TIP: For hints on locating similar documents on HPE.com, refer to theSearch Tips Document.
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