. HP's IP Console Switch G2 with Virtual Media & Common Access Card (CAC) support is a key component in managing the heterogeneous data center & along with the IP Viewer software allows remote access to multiple servers running various operating systems. Virtual media capability allows a removable drive or ISO image to be remotely mapped to an attached server in the data center or a remote office for software installations & upgrades. An intuitive user interface provides menus for configuration virtual media display & even security & upgrades from the local console. The term CAC stands for Common Access Card also known as Smart Cards. The CAC allows government agency & other company employees to keep all of their network access information on a card that is read by either an external USB (Universal Serial Bus) reader or a port on the PC/server..