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- In Stock: 20
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: AF629A
- Condition: New
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP KVM USB VM CAC Adapter (model AF629A) is a compact and reliable solution that enables secure smart card authentication for virtual machines in a KVM environment. Designed to work with standard USB ports, this adapter bridges the gap between Common Access Card (CAC) credentials and virtualized workloads, allowing administrators and end users to maintain strong security controls without sacrificing convenience.
Key Features
- Plug-and-play USB interface for quick installation on any compatible host system
- Supports CAC cards that meet NIST SP 800-73 standards for government and enterprise use
- Seamless integration with HP KVM switches and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platforms
- Full duplex data transfer ensures fast authentication and card reading performance
- Robust hardware encryption to protect credential data during transmission
- Compact form factor that fits easily into crowded server racks or workstation bays
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model / Part Number: AF629A
- Connector Type: USB 2.0 Type A male
- Supported Smart Card Standard: ISO 7816, NIST SP 800-73 CAC
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 55 deg C
- Power Consumption: less than 500 mA at 5 VDC
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 30 mm x 20 mm x 10 mm
- Weight: approximately 25 grams
Applications
- Secure login to virtual machines in data center environments
- Government and defense agencies requiring CAC based authentication for VDI solutions
- Enterprise IT departments deploying multi-factor authentication across remote desktop sessions
- Compliance driven workloads that must enforce strong identity verification per FIPS 140-2 guidelines
- Educational institutions with centralized labs that need rapid, secure user access to shared virtual resources
This adapter delivers the confidence of hardware based security while maintaining the flexibility required by modern virtualized infrastructures.