Drivers & software

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

• Reflected XSS + admin session cookie takeover
• Fixed issue with not detecting Smart Card (SCR331-LC1) when connected to the KVM switch
• Fixed issue with Omnikey 3121 CAC Reader not working
• Fixed issue with video / distortion issue with multiple open remote KVM sessions
• Fixed issue no video signal on Intel NUC 7 HDMI targets during boot sequence

• Added support to enroll appliance in DSView 4.5 SP10 or higher with 2048-bit certificate
  • Menu option (OBWI & Local Port) located under Sessions -> General -> Security
  • Default: 1024-bit
• HTML5 viewer changes:
  • Added Copy / Paste text feature
  • Alternate key to exit full screen is now F10. The user may configure a different key F1-F24.
• Added support for firmware downloads from NTFS and ext3 drive formats connected locally
• Improved product security

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

• Fixed issue with LDAP KVM sessions not working for KVM user

• Compliant with the California IoT Senate Bill No. 327
  • “Admin” will be the default user and there will be no default password.  Following initial power up or after Factory Reset, the first time “Admin” logs into the OBWI the user will be required to create & confirm a new password.   
  • Following firmware upgrade, no password change for the ‘Admin” default user will be required unless the local user database is still in the factory default state. If no local user accounts have ever been added or edited prior to firmware upgrade, then the user will be required to create a password for the "Admin" default user.
  • “Admin” will be the default username for the Override Admin account, there will be no default password.  Following initial power up or after Factory Reset, the first time a user logs into the OBWI, the user will be required to create & confirm a new password for the default Override Admin account.  Following a firmware upgrade to 2.6.0 from any previous version, no password change for the Override Admin account will be required.
• Replaced OBWI JAVA serial viewer with HTML5 serial viewer
• Improved product security

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

• Fixed issue with smartcard readers not mapping on Windows 10 targets
• Fixed issue with remote KVM sessions not being established with Java Version 8 Update 201
• Fixed issue with the #-key on a German keyboard not working in the local user interface
• Fixed issue with SNMPv3 requests unsuccessful with security set to AuthPriv

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

• The Java viewer certificates that exist in older firmware versions will expire in 2019.Java will block KVM sessions from launching the firmware should be updated with JAVA viewer certificates (Please see Section 5 of the Release Notes, which are included in the downloadable zip file)
• Korean language function key correctly mapped in Korean Language translation.

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

The following issues are addressed with firmware update version 2.2.0:

• Model AF629A server name resets to default name after reboot.
• Firefox / IE - Java Not Installed message got fixed
• Single mouse cursor is not supported on mac clients.

The following new features/enhancements are implemented in firmware update version 2.2.0:

• Greater than 400 target server limit .
• Encryption for SNMPv3 traps.
• SNMPv2 option .
• Remote user can preempt local user on cascaded appliance.
• HTML5 pull-down option for OBWI session .
• Product security improvements .

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• VT100 serial IQ defaulting to the wrong screen mode/width, the IQ should default to 80 columns and preserve the screen setting during a reboot.
• OBWI Events page has two duplicate Japanese strings.
• Digital KVM session using mouse wheel will cause the target cursor to separate.
• Local port (Japanese language) incorrect user name/password generates garbled error message.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• HTML5 viewer support – OBWI.
  • TCP Port Number 4206 must be open
  • Up to three sessions can be launched from any single client with the AF622A
  • Chrome is the recommended browser when using the HTML5 viewer
• HTML5 viewer support - DSView 4.5 SP7.
  • TCP Port Number 4206 must be open
• DES and 3DES ciphers removed from user interface (Kbd / Mse / Video / Virtual Media).
• Improved product security.

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• TLS 1.0 protocol enabled on Port 443 (OBWI).
• Remote OBWI does not start KVM session in PS2 cascade appliance configuration.
• "Forgot password?" link on the local port OBWI login page appears too briefly after the user has entered invalid credentials.
• Untranslated string "Local Port Virtual Media Session Settings" on the OBWI - Local Port UI page.
• KVM viewer does not pass '> <' key (German keyboard).

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• Customizable login banner in OBWI.
• DES and 3DES ciphers removed from Port 443 [On-Board Web Interface (OBWI)].
• Improved product security.
• Updated OBWI Japanese translations for the following strings:
  • Local Port Virtual Media Session Settings.
  • Virtual Media.
  • Virtual Media locked to KVM Sessions.
  • Appliance Virtual Media Session Settings.
  • Virtual Media Access Mode.
  • Virtual Media.
  • Virtual Media Access per IA.

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

The following issues have been resolved in this release:

• On Board Web Interface Manage Web Certificate page did not work
• Self signed HTTPS SSL certificate generation

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

The following issues have been resolved in this release:

• On Board Web Interface Manage Web Certificate page did not work
• Self signed HTTPS SSL certificate generationv
• Adds web client support of SHA-256 cryptology
• Removes RC4 cipher from Port 443 from the On Board Web Interface
• Adds support of JAVA 7 and JAVA 8 to HP IP Console Viewer software and G3 Console Switch plug-in

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information. 

• Fixed JAVA KVM session freezes after exiting Map Smart Card window and attempting to reopen

• Updated JAVA viewer certificates

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

“REMOVED - HPE IP and Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media version 1.30.2 is NO LONGER SUPPORTED by HPE and is therefore NO LONGER AVAILABLE for download. Click the 'Obtain software' link to redirect to firmware version 2.2.0 for these products

• Fixed AltGr key combinations that were not working with Linux clients

• Fixed inability to boot from virtual media ISO image

• Fixed installations of OS using virtual media ISO image

• Corrects error where pasting strings through Putty sessions would drop characters

REMOVED - HPE IP and Server Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media version 1.30.2 is NO LONGER SUPPORTED by HPE and is therefore NO LONGER AVAILABLE for download. Click the 'Obtain software' link to redirect to firmware version 2.2.0 for these products

• OpenSSL updated for “GHOST” vulnerability

• Support for JAVA 8 Update 60

• Support for IBM JAVA

• Support for SNMPv3

• Support for IE 11 browser

• Optional Target Port column in OBWI

• Added Unbind from DSView option to the serial console menu

• Updated FIPS 140-2 cryptographic module to Certificate #1747

• Improved product security

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

List of CVEs resolved:

• CVE-2014-3566
• CVE-2014-3569
• CVE-2014-3570
• CVE-2015-0204

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• Improved product security
• The BASH shell has been patchedfor "Shellshock"

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• Fixed issue where Java 7 Update 51 was blocking KVM and Serial sessions
• Issue where CAC/Smart Card did not work with Interface Adapter AF623A firmware version 1.0.1.14 is resolved.  The interface adapter must be upgraded after the KVM firmware is upgraded and will be prompted during this upgrade process.

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

Fixed Proliant Generation 8 server hang when used with the AF623A HP KVM Console USB Virtual Media CAC Interface Adapter

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• Google Chrome Version 19 and higher browser support
• Internet Explorer 9 & 10 browser support
• Mozilla Firefox Version 10 and higher browser support
• USB Interface Adapter G2 support
• USB Interface Adapter with VM and CAC G2 support

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• Fixed incorrect local port key mapping for the Swiss French keyboard where the ‘Y’ and ‘Z’ keys are switched.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• Increased the length of the public key used in the SSL certificate from 512 bits to 1024 bits.  The firmware upgrade will automatically result in a certificate with a fixed length of 1024 bits.  
• Improved the randomization mechanism used to seed the SSL certificate generation algorithm. 

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• When units are in secure mode, local port cannot log in
• Port 16 video instability issue
• Error Correction Code (ECC) added to detect and correct the small number of defects that may occur
• Pressing PrintScreen to invoke local OBWI fails
• Bottom portion of full screen mode was not visible
• Not allowing mounting of ISO images with Microsoft Windows 2008
• USBMC & PS2MC IA Version 1.0.1.10 – allows IA to upgrade properly when VM is disabled
• Cannot start serial session with Avocent Session Viewer using DSView

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

• SSLv2 and weak ciphers are disabled by default

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

1. USB Virtual Media and Common Access Card Interface Adapter does not update keyboard LED status correctly
2. IPv4 Static and DHCP info lost on appliance reboot
3. Unusable Video Viewer session when both appliance NICs are used
4. Unstable video on 3rd and 4th Video Viewer session
5. Local On Board Web Interface Virtual Media mapping sometimes fails on ports 17 thru 24

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

1. Added support for 1366x768@60Hz video mode
2. Added support for 1360x768@60Hz video mode (VESA mode)
3. Added support for two more 1366x768@60Hz video modes with custom video timings
4. Modified auto calibrate algorithm to properly adjust for 1366x768 video mode on Win2008 Server

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Please Note:  This is the original firmware version included with the product

REMOVED - This software version is no longer available for download from HPE due to a change in HPE support policy. See notes on 'Important' tab for additional information.

Please Note:  This is the original firmware version included with the product