HP's Server Console Switch with Virtual Media is a key component in managing the data center. Connections for two local consoles allow access to multiple servers running various operating systems. Virtual Media capability allows a USB (Universal Serial Bus) drive attached directly to the server console switch to be mapped to an attached server for installations & upgrades. The local console user interface provides menus for configuration, virtual media, display, & even security & upgrades. In cascaded environments the Server Console Switch with Virtual Media can allow an administrator to manage up to 1024 servers across two tiers from a single console. When tiered with additional HP Console Switches with Virtual Media application installations & upgrades can be pushed through to any server on any of the two tiers from a single console.