Onboard admin w/ KVM compatible with redundant w/o KVM?

[JonathanT]

Is it possible to have a second OA in the C7000 that doesn't have the KVM option as a redundant backup to the primary that does have the KVM option as long as they have the same firmware? Is it possible to upgrade both to the latest firmware?

[WFHC-WI]

Hi Jonathon,

The two OA types are not interchangeable. You will need to use either 2 OAs with KVM or 2 OAs without to achieve redundancy.

I attempted to run the two simultaneously (both at the same firmware) but was unsuccessful. From what I understand, all new enclosure orders come with 1 of the newer OA with KVM.

hth

[JonathanT]

Thanks for providing the real world feedback.