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KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Package Contents The KVM Over the NET™ switch package consists of: 1 KN1108v / KN1116v KVM Over the NET™ switch 5 SA0142 Serial Adapters (RJ45-F to DB9-M; DTE to DCE) 2 Power Cords 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.) 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Contents FCC, CE Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Two Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Two Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The Adapter ID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Mounting Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 The On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Changing Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Adding a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Modifying a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 User Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual NIC Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Network Transfer Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Finishing Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Event Destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Upgrade Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Adapter Firmware Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 The Event Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Appendix Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Certificate Trusted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Mismatch Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Self-Signed Private Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Importing the Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KVM Over the NET™ switch system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KVM Over the NET™ switch. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Chapter 12, Port Operation, provides detailed information on accessing and operating the devices connected to the KVM Over the NET™ switch’s ports. Chapter 13, The Log Server, explains how to install and configure the Log Server. An Appendix, at the end of the manual provides technical and troubleshooting information. Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [] Indicates keys you should press.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Terminology Throughout the manual we make reference to the terms Local and Remote in regard to the operators and equipment deployed in a KVM Over the NET™ switch installation.
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KN1108v / KN1116v is an IP-based KVM control unit, with dual IP / dual power functionality, serial console access, and Virtual Media support, that allows both local and remote operators to monitor and access multiple servers from a single console.
Chapter 1. Introduction switch can be conveniently installed in a 1U system rack, and the installation can take advantage of the internal network wiring built into most modern commercial buildings. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the switch intercepts keyboard input directly, there is no need to get involved in complex software installation routines, or to be concerned with incompatibility problems.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Features Hardware High port density – RJ-45 connectors for up to 8/16 ports in a 1U housing One bus for remote KVM over IP access Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs for redundant LAN or dual IP operation Dual power supplies provide backup, redundancy and reliability Supports PS/2, USB, Sun Legacy (13W3), serial (RS-232) connectivity Blade server support Local console provides PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse support Supports multiplatform server environments: Windows, Ma
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KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Virtual Media Virtual media enables file applications, OS patching, software installation and diagnostic testing Works with USB enabled servers at the operating system and BIOS level Supports DVD/CD drives, USB mass storage devices, PC hard drives and ISO images Virtual Remote Desktop Video quality and video tolerance can be adjusted to optimize data transfer speed; monochrome color depth setting, threshold and noise settings for compression of the data bandwidth in l
Chapter 1. Introduction System Requirements Remote User Computers Remote user computers (also referred to as client computers) are the ones the users log into the switch with from remote locations over the internet (see Terminology, page xv). The following equipment must be installed on these computers: For best results we recommend computers with at least a P 4 2 GHz processor, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768. Browsers must support 128 bit SSL encryption.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5e (or higher) cable is required to connect the KN1108v / KN1116v to the KVM Adapter Cables (see page 19).
Chapter 1. Introduction Operating Systems Supported operating systems for remote user computers include Windows 2000 and higher, and those capable of running the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6, Update 3, or higher (Linux, Mac, Sun, etc.). Supported operating systems for the servers connected to the switch’s ports are shown in the table, below: OS Windows Version 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 7.1 and higher Fedora Core 2 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Components KN1108v Front View 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 8 KN1116v Front View 1 4 9 2 5 3 6 7 8
Chapter 1. Introduction No. Component Description 1 Power LED Lights when the unit is powered up and ready to operate. 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding KVM Ports. GREEN: The computer attached to the port is On Line. RED: The computer attached to the port is Selected (has KVM focus). GREEN + RED (ORANGE): The computer attached to the port is On Line and Selected. The LEDs are steady under normal conditions.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual KN1108v Front View 1 2 1 2 6 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 KN1116v Rear View 1 2 1 2 6 11 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11
Chapter 1. Introduction No. Component Description 1 Power Sockets The power cables plug in here. 2 Power Switches This standard slide switch powers the unit on and off. 3 PON Port This connector is provided for a Power over the Net™ (PON) unit which allows servers attached to the KVM Over the NET™ switch to be booted remotely over the net. See Single Stage Installation, page 19, step 6 for installation details. Contact your dealer for more information regarding PON units.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2 and USB interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KVM Over the NET™ switch design utilizes KVM Adapter Cables, that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected devices (refer to the installation diagram on p. 16). A separate KVM Adapter Cable is required for each server or device connection. The model numbers of the Adapters are given in the KVM Adapter Cables section, page 7.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Stacking and Rack Mounting The KVM Over the NET™ switch can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted in a variety of ways. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method. Stacking The KVM Over the NET™ switch can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Rack Mounting The KVM Over the NET™ switch can be mounted in a 19" (1U) rack. The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack. Rack Mounting - Front To mount the unit at the front of the rack, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws at the front of the unit. Phillips head hex M3 x 6 2.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 3. Position the device in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. 4. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack. Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not pre-threaded.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Rack Mounting - Rear To mount the unit at the rear of the rack, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws at the rear of the unit. Phillips head hex M3 x 6 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the rear of the unit. Phillips head hex M3 x 8 3. Position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 4. Screw the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack. Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not pre-threaded.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Single Stage Installation In a single stage installation, there are no additional switches are cascaded from the original KN1108v / KN1116v switch. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagrams starting on page 22 (the numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbers of the instruction steps), and do the following: 1. Plug your Local Console’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the unit’s Console Ports.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 7. (Optional) Use Cat 5e cable to connect the KN1108v / KN1116v PON port to an SA0142 Adapter. Connect the Adapter to the PON IN port of a Power Over the Net™ unit. Note: 1. For PN5/7, go to Device Management/OOBC/Console Port Settings of GUI, and select the Baud Rate of 38400 bps. 2. Make sure the CC Management function is disabled for both the KN and PN. 3. The PON unit shown in the example is the PN0108.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual After the KN1108v / KN1116v is cabled up you can turn on the power. After it is powered up, you can turn on the servers.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation Diagram PN0108 10 7 4 6 12 3 11 1 5 9 8 Modem ATEN by LE 0 DU 912 MO KA U .
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Adapter Cable Connection Diagram KA7177 KA7120 / KA9120 by ATEN LINK by ATEN LINK KA7170 / KA9170 KA7130 / KA9130 by ATEN LINK by ATEN LINK KA7140 KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL by ATEN LINK KA7175 by ATEN LINK by ATEN LINK 23 KA7176
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KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Two Stage Installation To control even more servers, up to 16 additional KVM switches can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the original KN1108v / KN1116v. As many as 256 servers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. In a cascaded installation, the KN1108v / KN1116v is considered the First Stage unit, the cascaded switches are considered Second Stage units. Note: The cascaded KVM switch shown in the example is the KH1516.
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KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Hot Plugging KN1108v / KN1116v switches support hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. Note: If the server’s Operating System does not support hot plugging, this function may not work properly. The Adapter ID Function Adapter Cable information (the Adapter ID, port name, OS, keyboard language, and access mode), is stored on the adapter.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Port ID Numbering Each server on the installation is assigned a unique Port ID. Its Port ID is a one or two segment number that is determined as follows: A server attached to a First Stage unit has a one segment Port ID (from 1– 8/16) that corresponds to the KVM Port number that it is connected to.
Chapter 3 Super Administrator Setup Overview This chapter discusses the administrative procedures that the Super Administrator performs to get the KN1108v / KN1116v set up for the first time. First Time Setup Once the KN1108v / KN1116v has been cabled up, the Super Administrator needs to set the unit up for user operation. This involves setting the network parameters, and changing the default Super Administrator login.
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KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Network Setup To set up the network, do the following: 1. Click the Device Management tab. 2. Select the Network tab. 3. Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Network, page 148.
Chapter 3. Super Administrator Setup Changing the Super Administrator Login To change the default Super Administrator Username and Password, do the following: 1. At the top of the screen, click the User Management tab. The User Management page has a list of Users and Groups in the Sidebar at the left, and a more detailed list of users – with more information about them – in the large central panel. Since this is the first time the page is being accessed, only the Super Administrator appears: 2.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The User Information page appears: 3. Change the Username and Password to something unique. 4. Enter the password again in the Confirm Password field to confirm it is correct. 5. Click Save. 6. When the dialog box informing you that the change completed successfully appears, Click OK. 7. Click on another item on the Local Console Main Page, to close this page.
Chapter 3. Super Administrator Setup Moving On After setting up the network and changing the default Super Administrator password, you can proceed to other administration activities. These include User Management, Device Management, and Firmware Upgrade Maintenance. These activities can be accomplished using any of the KN1108v / KN116v’s GUI utilities.
Chapter 4 Logging In Overview The KN1108v / KN1116v can be accessed from a local console; an internet browser; a Windows application (AP) program; and a Java application (AP) program. No matter which access method you choose, the KN1108v / KN1116v authentication procedure requires you to submit a valid username and password. If you supply invalid login information, the authentication routine will return an Invalid Username or Password, or Login Failed message.
Chapter 4. Logging In The Local Console Main Page is similar to the Web Browser, WinClient and Java Client Main Pages. For a description of the Web Browser Main Page, see page 45.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Browser Login KN1108v / KN1116v switches can be accessed via an Internet browser running on any platform. To access the switch, do the following: 1. Open the browser and specify the IP address of the switch you want to access in the browser's location bar. Note: For security purposes, a login string may have been set by the administrator (see page 166 for details). If so, you must include a forward slash and the login string along with the IP address when you log in.
Chapter 4. Logging In Windows Client AP Login In some cases, the Administrator may not want the KN1108v / KN1116v to be available via browser access. The Windows AP Client allows direct remote access to Windows systems users, without having to go through a browser (although you initially download the Windows AP Client program from the browser page – see Chapter 11, Download).
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The Windows Client AP Connection Screen A description of the Connection Screen is given in the following table: Item Menu Bar Description The Menu Bar contains two items: File and Help. The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files (see The File Menu, page 41). The Help Menu displays the WinClient AP version. Server List Each time the WinClient.
Chapter 4. Logging In Connecting – Windows Client AP To connect to a KN1108v / KN1116v do the following:: 1. From the Server List box, double-click the device that you wish to connect to. – Or – Specify its IP address and port number in the Server IP and Port input boxes. 2. Click Connect. The Login dialog box appears: 3. Key in a valid Username and Password, and then click OK. 4. Once you have been authenticated, the Switch to Remote View button becomes active.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The File Menu The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files. A Work File consists of all the information specified in a Client session. This includes the Server List and Server IP list items, as well as the Hotkey settings. Whenever a user runs the Client program, it opens with the values contained in the current work file. The current work file consists of the values that were in effect the last time the program was closed.
Chapter 4. Logging In Java Client AP Login In those cases in which the Administrator does not want the KN1108v / KN1116v to be available via browser access, but the local client users aren’t running Windows, the Java AP Client provides direct remote access to non-Windows systems users (although you initially download the Java AP Client program from the browser page – see Chapter 11, Download).
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The Java Client AP Connection Screen A description of the Connection Screen is given in the following table: Item Server List Description Each time the JavaClient.jar file is run, it searches the User's local LAN segment for KN1108v / KN1116v switches, and lists whichever ones it finds in this box. If you want to connect to one of these units, double-click it. (See Connecting – Windows Client AP, page 40 for details.) Note: 1.
Chapter 4. Logging In Connecting – Java Client AP To connect to a KN1108v / KN1116v do the following:: 1. From the Server List box, double-click the device that you wish to connect to. – Or – Specify its IP address and port number in the Server IP and Port input boxes. 2. Click Login The Login dialog box appears: 3. Key in a valid Username and Password, and then click OK. 4. Once you have been authenticated, the Remote View button becomes active.
Chapter 5 The User Interface Overview Once you have successfully logged in, the KN1108v / KN1116v user interface Main Page appears. The look of the page varies slightly, depending on which method you used to log in. Each of the interfaces is described in the sections that follow. The Web Browser Main Page To ensure multi-platform operability, access to the KN1108v / KN1116v switches can be accomplished with most standard web browsers.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Page Components The web page screen components are described in the table, below: No. Item Description 1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the KN1108v / KN1116v main operation categories. The items that appear in the tab bar are determined by the user’s type, and the authorization options that were selected when the user’s account was created. 2 Menu Bar The menu bar contains operational sub-categories that pertain to the item selected in the tab bar.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The Tab Bar The number and type of icons that appear on the Tab Bar at the top of the page are determined by the user’s type (Super Administrator, Administrator, User) and the permissions assigned when the user’s account was created. The functions associated with each of the icons are explained in the table below: Icon Function Port Access: The Port Access page is used to access and control the devices on the KN1108v / KN1116v installation.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Laptop USB Console Main Page After connecting a laptop to the KN1108v / KN1116v’s Laptop port, logging in, and opening the AP, the Laptop USB Console main page appears: The look of the Laptop USB Console main page is the same as the AP GUI. See The AP GUI Main Page, page 49, for further details, and reference the AP GUI sections throughout the rest of the manual regarding operations.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The AP GUI Main Page With WinClient AP, and Java Client AP access, once users log in (see Logging In, page 35), the GUI Main Page comes up: The GUI Main Page is similar to that of the Web Browser. The differences between them are as follows: 1. The AP GUI version doesn’t have a menu bar below the tab bar; it has a series of tabs like a notebook, instead.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 4. There is an additional icon at the extreme right of the page: . Click this icon to close the GUI Main Page and go to the display of the last selected port. 5. The GUI can be navigated via the keyboard as shown in the table, below: Keys Action Ctrl + P Opens the Port Access page. Ctrl + U Opens the User Management page. Ctrl + C Opens the Device Management page. Ctrl + L Opens the Log page. Ctrl + M Opens the Maintenance page. Ctrl + D Opens the Download page.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The Local Console GUI Main Page The Local Console GUI Main Page is similar to the Java and Windows AP GUI Main Page: The major difference is that the Local Console Main Page doesn’t have a tab for Download. In addition, there are two small icons at the bottom right – as described in the following table. Icon Function Speaker. Allows sound output from the servers connected to the switch’s ports to be heard on the speakers connected to the Local Console.
Chapter 5. The User Interface The Control Panel WinClient Control Panel Since the WinClient Control Panel (for the ActiveX Web Viewer and WinClient AP) contains the most complete functionality, this section describes the WinClient Control Panel. Although the Java Control Panel (for the Web Viewer and Java Client AP) does not enable all of the features that this one does, the functions that they do share are the same, and you can refer to the information described here when using it.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Right clicking in the text row area brings up a menu-style version of the toolbar. In addition, it allows you to select options for the Screen Mode, Zoom, Mouse Pointer type, and Mouse Sync Mode. These functions are discussed in the sections that follow. To move the Control Panel to a different location on the screen, place the mouse pointer over the text row area, then click and drag.
Chapter 5. The User Interface WinClient Control Panel Functions The Control Panel functions are described in the table below. Icon Function This is a toggle. Click to make the Control Panel persistent – i.e., it always displays on top of other screen elements. Click again to have it display normally. Click to bring up the Macros dialog box (see page 57 for details). Click to bring up the Video Options dialog box. Right-click to perform a quick Auto Sync (see Video Settings, page 66, for details).
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Click to select the mouse pointer type. Note: This icon changes depending on which mouse pointer type is selected (see Mouse Pointer Type, page 78). Click to toggle Automatic or Manual mouse sync. When the selection is Automatic, a green √ appears on the icon. When the selection is Manual, a red X appears on the icon. See Mouse DynaSync Mode, page 80 for a complete explanation of this feature.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Under an accessed port, clicking this icon cycles you through the compensation mode choices used by the Adapter cable that connects the device to the switch. Make a choice (Short, Medium, Long), depending on the length of Cat 5e cable used for the connection. The length of the line in the icon changes to indicate which choice is selected. Under an accessed port, click to recall the GUI. Click to bring up the Control Panel Configuration dialog box.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Macros The Macros icon provides access to three functions found in the Macros dialog box: Hotkeys, User Macros, and System Macros. Each of these functions is described in the following sections. Hotkeys Various actions related to manipulating the remote server can be accomplished with hotkeys. The Hotkey Setup utility (accessed by clicking this icon), lets you configure which hotkeys perform the actions. The hotkeys that invoke an action are shown to the right of its name.
Chapter 5. The User Interface An explanation of the Hotkey actions is given in the table below: Action Explanation Exit remote location Breaks the connection to the KN1108v / KN1116v and returns you to local client computer operation. This is equivalent to clicking the Exit icon on the Control Panel. The default keys are F2, F3, F4. Adjust Video Brings up the Video Settings dialog box. This is equivalent to clicking the Video Settings icon on the Control Panel. The default keys are F5, F6, F7.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual User Macros User Macros are created to perform specific actions on the remote server. To create the macro, do the following: 1. Select User Macros, then click Add. 2.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 3. Click Record. The dialog box disappears, and a small panel appears at the top left of the screen: 4. Press the keys for the macro. To pause macro recording, click Pause. To resume, click Pause again. Clicking Show brings up a dialog box that lists each keystroke that you make, together with the amount of time each one takes: Clicking Cancel cancels all keystrokes. When you have finished, click Stop. (This is the equivalent of clicking Done in Step 5.) Note: 1.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual 6. If you haven’t brought up the Show dialog, click Done when you have finished recording your macro. You return to the Macros dialog box with your system macro key presses displayed in the Macro column: 7. If you want to change any of the keystrokes, select the macro and click Edit. This brings up a dialog box similar to the one for Show. You can change the content of your keystrokes, change their order, etc. 8. Repeat the procedure for any other macros you wish to create.
Chapter 5. The User Interface After creating your macros, you can run them in any of three ways: 1. By using the hotkey (if one was assigned). 2. By opening the Macro List on the Control Panel and clicking the one you want (see page 55). 3. By opening this (Macros) dialog box and clicking Play. If you run the macro from this dialog box, you have the option of specifying how the macro runs. If you choose Play Without Wait, the macro runs the keypresses one after another with no time delay between them.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Search Search, at the bottom of the dialog box, lets you filter the list of macros that appear in the large upper panel for you to play or edit. Click a radio button to choose whether you want to search by name or by key; key in a string for the search; then click Search. All instances that match your search string appear in the upper panel. System Macros System Macros are used to create exit macros for when you close a session.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 3. Click Record. The dialog box disappears, and a small panel appears at the top left of the screen: 4. Press the keys for the macro. To pause macro recording, click Pause. To resume, click Pause again. Clicking Show brings up a dialog box that lists each keystroke that you make, together with the amount of time each one takes (see page 64). Note: 1. Case is not considered – typing A or a has the same effect. 5.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual 7. If you want to change any of the keystrokes, select the macro and click Edit. This brings up a dialog box similar to the one for Show. You can change the content of your keystrokes, change their order, etc. 8. Repeat the procedure for any other macros you wish to create. Once the system macros have been created, they are available for use on a port-by-port basis. They get selected on a port’s Port Configuration → Port Properties page (see Port Level, page 120 for details).
Chapter 5. The User Interface Video Settings Clicking the Hammer icon on the Control Panel brings up the Video Settings dialog box. The options in this dialog box allow you to adjust the placement and picture quality of the remote screen on your monitor: The meanings of the video adjustment options are given in the table below.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Options Network Type Usage Select the type of internet connection that the local client computer uses. The switch will use that selection to automatically adjust the Video Quality and Detect Tolerance settings to optimize the quality of the video display. Since network conditions vary, if none of the pre-set choices seem to work well, you can select Customize and use the Video Quality and Detect Tolerance slider bars to adjust the settings to suit your conditions.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Gamma Adjustment If it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote video display, use the Gamma function of the Video Adjustment dialog box. Under Basic configuration, there are ten preset and four user-defined levels to choose from. Drop down the list box and choose the most suitable one.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The Message Board The KN1108v / KN1116v supports multiple user logins, which may cause access conflicts. To alleviate the problem, a message board has been provided, which allows users to communicate with each other: Button Bar The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles. Their actions are described in the table below: Button Action Enable/Disable Chat. When disabled, messages posted to the board are not displayed. The button is shadowed when Chat is disabled.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Message Display Panel Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - display in this panel. If you disable Chat, however, messages that get posted to the board won't appear. Compose Panel Key in the messages that you want to post to the board in this panel. Click Send, or press [Enter] to post the message to the board. User List Panel The names of all the logged in users are listed in this panel.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Virtual Media The Virtual Media feature allows a drive, folder, image file, removable disk, or smart card reader on a user’s system to appear and act as if it were installed on the remote server. Note: 1. Virtual Media is only supported on remote servers that use KA7166, KA7168, KA7169, KA7175, KA7176 or KA7177 adapter cables with V-Series KVM Over the NET™ switches. 2.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Note: The T button at the top right brings up a slider to adjust the transparency of the dialog box. After making your adjustment, click anywhere in the dialog box to dismiss the slider. 2. Click Add; then select the media source. Depending on your selection, additional dialog boxes appear to enable you to select the drive, file, folder, or removable disk you desire.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Note: If a redirected device cannot be written to, it appears in gray. 6. To remove an entry from the list, select it and click Remove. 7. After you have made your media source selections, click Mount. The dialog box closes. The virtual media devices that you have selected are redirected to the remote server, where they show up as drives, files, folders, etc. on the remote server’s file system.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 8. To end the redirection, bring up the Control Panel and click on the Virtual Media icon. All mounted devices are automatically unmounted.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Zoom The Zoom icon controls the zoom factor for the remote view window. Settings are as follows: Setting 100% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 100%. 75% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 75%. 50% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 50%. 25% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 25%. 1:1 75 Description Sizes and displays the remote view window at 100%.
Chapter 5. The User Interface The On-Screen Keyboard The KN1108v / KN1116v supports an on-screen keyboard, available in multiple languages, with all the standard keys for each supported language. Click this icon to pop up the on-screen keyboard: One of the major advantages of the on-screen keyboard is that if the keyboard languages of the remote and local systems aren’t the same, you don’t have to change the configuration settings for either system.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Selecting Platforms The On-screen Keyboard supports the Sun platform as well as the PC. To select the platform, do the following: 1. Click the down arrow next to the currently selected platform, to drop down the platform list. 2. Select the new platform from the list. Expanded Keyboard To display/hide the expanded keyboard keys, click the arrow to the right of the language list arrow.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Mouse Pointer Type KN1108v / KN1116v switches offer a number of mouse pointer options when working in the remote display. Click this icon to select from the available choices: Note: 1. Before accessing a port, only Dual and Crosshairs are available for the Windows Viewers. Once the port is accessed, all four pointers are available. 2. The Dot pointer is not available with the Java Applet Viewer or the Java Client AP. 3.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Power Over the Net™ The Power Over the Net™ icon provides the ability to power on, power off, and reboot outlets associated with the port on the PON device (see Power Management, page 122 for details) from the control panel.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Mouse DynaSync Mode Synchronization of the local and remote mouse pointers is accomplished either automatically or manually. Automatic Mouse Synchronization (DynaSync) Mouse DynaSync provides automatic locked-in synching of the remote and local mouse pointers – eliminating the need to constantly resync the two movements.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Mac and Linux Considerations For Mac OS versions 10.4.11 and higher, there is a second DynaSync setting to choose from. If the default Mouse DynaSync result is not satisfactory, try the Mac 2 setting. To select Mac 2, right click in the text area of the Control Panel and select Mouse Sync Mode → Automatic for Mac 2: Linux doesn’t support DynaSync Mode, but there is a setting on the Mouse Sync Mode menu for Redhat AS3.0 systems.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Control Panel Configuration Clicking the Control Panel icon brings up a dialog box that allows you to configure the items that appear on the Control Panel, as well as its graphical settings: The organization of the dialog box is described in the table, below: Item Description Customize Control Panel Allows you to select which icons display in the Control Panel. Check the ones you want to see, uncheck the ones you don’t want.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Item Screen Options Description If Full Screen Mode is enabled, the remote display fills the entire screen. If Full Screen Mode is not enabled, the remote display appears as a window on the local desktop. If the remote screen is larger than what is able to fit in the window, move the mouse pointer to the screen border that is closest to the area you want to view and the screen will scroll. If Keep Screen Size is enabled, the remote screen is not resized.
Chapter 5. The User Interface The Java Control Panel The Java Applet Viewer and Java Client AP Control Panel is similar to the one used by the WinClient: The major differences between them are: In the Macros dialog box, Toggle Mouse Display is not available. The Dot mouse pointer type is not available. In the Message Board, there is no Show/ Hide button to show or hide the user list.
Chapter 6 Port Access Overview When you log in to the switch the Port Access page comes up with the KN1108v / KN1116v KVM Connections page displayed.
Chapter 6. Port Access The Connections page is organized into several main areas. All the devices, ports, and outlets, including the unit’s COM1 and COM2 ports, that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. In addition to KN1108v / KN1116v listings, if any PON (Power Over the Net™) devices are connected to the switches they are listed separately below the switch listings. If any Blade Servers have been deployed, they are listed separately below the PON devices.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The Sidebar All KVM switches, PON devices, and Blade Servers – including their ports and outlets – are listed in a tree structure in the Sidebar at the left of the screen: The Sidebar Tree Structure The characteristics of the Sidebar tree structure are the following: Users are only allowed to see the devices and ports/outlets that they have access permission for. Ports/outlets and child devices can be nested under their parent devices.
Chapter 6. Port Access Outlets that are On have their icons in Amber; the icons are Gray for outlets that are Off. To access and operate a port, double click its icon. Port operation details are discussed in Chapter 12, Port Operation. Note: 1. In the Browser version, you can open as many port viewers as there are ports, but the number of ports that you see depends on the number of buses that the switch supports.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Port/Outlet Naming For convenience – especially in large installations with many devices, ports and outlets – administrators and users with port configuration permission, can give each port or outlet a name. To assign, modify or delete a name, do the following: 1. Click once on the item you want to edit; wait a second; then click again. Note: 1. This is not a double click. It involves two separate clicks. A double click will switch you to the device attached to the port. 2.
Chapter 6. Port Access Scan Scan is found at the bottom of the Local Console and AP GUI Sidebar. It automatically switches among all the ports that are visible in the Sidebar (see Filter, below), at regular intervals, so that their activity can be monitored automatically. See Auto Scanning, page 202 for details. Note: 1. You can also invoke this function from the port’s Toolbar. See The Port Toolbar, page 200 for details. 2. Running Scan mode can affects other users access.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Filter Filter allows you to control the number and type of ports that display in the Sidebar, as well as which ports get scanned when Auto Scan and Array Modes are invoked (see Scan and Array, above). When you click Filter, the bottom of the panel changes to look similar to the image, below: The meanings of the choices are explained in the following table: Choices All Explanation This is the default view.
Chapter 6. Port Access KVM Devices and Ports – Connections Page For KVM Over the NET™ switches, the Connections page displays port status information at the device level, and port connection configuration options at the port level. Device Level When a KVM Over the NET™ switch is selected in the Sidebar, the Connections page displays a list of ports for the device that the user is authorized to access or view.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Port Level When a port is selected in the Sidebar, the Connections page changes to display the port connection and configuration options: The screen is divided into two or three major panels, as described in the sections that follow. Status The Status Panel displays the port’s current status information, including whether the port is online or offline, and if the port is mountable.
Chapter 6. Port Access Power Management If a PN0108 is connected to the KVM Over the NET™ switch, and a device is connected to one of the PN0108’s outlets, you can power manage (On, Off, Reboot) selected outlets directly from this page, instead of having to select them on the PON device, itself. Note: This section only appears if a PN device is connected. Associating outlets with a port is accomplished on the Port Access → Port Configuration → Power Management page (see page 122 for details).
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual COM Ports – Connections Page If you have serial devices connected to the KN1108v / KN1116v serial ports, these will appear as COM1 and COM 2 in the Sidebar tree. Note: Use Cat 5e cable to connect the KN1108v / KN1116v’s Serial ports to an SA0142 Adapter. Connect the Adapter’s serial connector to any generic serial device. See Single Stage Installation Diagram, page 22.
Chapter 6. Port Access Port Property The Port Property page displays the current Status of the COM port, and allows you to configure the Properties, as described in the table below: Bits per second This sets the port’s data transfer speed. Choices are from 300—460800 (drop down the list to see them all). Set this to match the baud rate setting of the connected device. Data Bits This sets the number of bits used to transmit one character of data. Choices are: 5, 6, 7 and 8.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Associated Link The Associated Link page allows to make the port associations: Click Add to bring up the dialog box to enter a port number; then click OK: The port number now appears as an Associated Link. To remove an Associated Link, select it in the list, then click Remove.
Chapter 6. Port Access Accessing the COM Ports To access the device running on the COM port, double click on its entry in the sidebar to open the Remote View GUI, as shown below: The Remote View client has a control panel similar to the one described in the previous chapter (see The Control Panel, page 52), so you can reference this for descriptions of the toolbars function. Depending on the type of device attached to the COM port, not all of the functions may be enabled.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual PON Devices – Device Monitor Page Power Over the Net™ (PON) devices that are connected to the switches display below the KVM switches in the Sidebar.
Chapter 6. Port Access PON View is the default page view, All PON devices and their outlets that are connected to the switch are listed under the Name column. Outlets that are synchronized or that belong to groups have a green power outlet icon in front of their names. Click an outlet’s green icon to display which other outlets it synchronizes with, or is grouped with.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Outlet Groups To create outlet groups, do the following: 1. Select the outlets you want to include in the group. 2. Click Group. The Outlet Group dialog box comes up: 3. Select whether or not the outlets will belong to a new group or to an existing group. a) If it is a new group, give it a name in the text field. b) If it is an existing group, select the group in the central panel. 4. Click Save.
Chapter 6. Port Access The Main Panel – Group View Clicking the PON View button takes you back to the PON View page. To delete a group, select it in the main panel, then click Delete. Selecting a group in the main panel, then clicking Ungroup, removes all outlets from that group. It provides a shortcut method to remove all of them at once, rather than having to remove then one by one from the PON View page.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Outlet Settings When an outlet is selected in the Port Access page Sidebar, the Outlet Settings page appears: The Outlet Properties panel indicates the name of the PON that the outlet belongs to and the outlet’s name, as well as On, Off, and Reboot buttons to manually manage the outlet’s power. The Schedule panel lets you set up an automated Power management configuration for the outlet.
Chapter 6. Port Access Blade Servers – Connections Page Blade Servers that are connected to the switches display below the KVM switches and PON devices in the Sidebar. This section describes accessing and configuring the blade servers, and associating the blades with KVM switch ports. By associating a blade server or blade with a port the servers and blades are integrated into the Sidebar tree view, and appear as devices connected to the port.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Associating Ports Main Panel Device View Port association begins by clicking the Blade Configuration menu item at the far right of the menu bar. The page comes up in Device View, listing all of the KVM switch’s ports, and the blade servers (IBM and Dell servers), or individual blades (HP servers) that have been associated with them: To make an association from the device view, you first select a KVM port, then select a blade server or blade to associate it with as follows: 1.
Chapter 6. Port Access 4. Click Save. After the association completes successfully, the blade icon appears as the port indicator in the Sidebar tree. To access the device running on the blade, click on its entry in the Sidebar. Main Panel Blade View At the bottom of the Device View main panel is a button labeled Blade View. This is a button that toggles the main panel between the two views.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual 3. In the screen that comes up, select the port that you want to associate it with. 4. Click Save. After the association completes successfully, the blade icon appears as the port indicator in the Sidebar tree. To access the device running on the blade, click on its entry in the Sidebar. Unassociating Ports To break the association between a port and a blade server or individual blade, select the association in the main panel, then click Unassociate.
Chapter 6. Port Access History The History page provides a record of each time that a port was accessed. It provides quick access to the most recently used ports. You can access a port shown in the main panel by double clicking it. If there are more entries than there is room on the screen, a scroll bar appears to let you scroll up and down to see the entire record. To clear the record and start over, click the Clear History button at the bottom right of the page.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Favorites The Favorites page is similar to a bookmarks feature. Ports that you frequently access can be saved in a list here. Simply open this page and select the port – rather than hunting for it in the Sidebar. This feature is especially handy on large, crowded installations: Adding a Favorite To add a port to the favorites, do the following: 1. Right click in the main panel; click Add Favorite. – or – Click Add at the bottom left of the main panel.
Chapter 6. Port Access 2. This will be a container to hold your port entries. Click inside the text entry box to erase Untitled Favorite and key in an appropriate name, then click on any empty space in the main panel. 3. To add a port: Drag it from the Sidebar and drop it onto the container – or – Right Click on it in the Sidebar; select Copy. Right click on the container; select Paste.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual User Preferences The User Preferences page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The switch stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the Username that was keyed into the Login dialog box: The page settings are explained in the following table: Setting Function Language Selects the language that the interface displays in.
Chapter 6. Port Access Setting Function Scan Duration Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode (see Auto Scanning, page 202). Key in a value from 1—255 seconds. The default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the Scan function. Screen Blanker If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value from 1—30 minutes. A setting of 0 disables this function.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Sessions The Session page lets the administrator and users with User Management permissions see at a glance which users are currently logged into the KVM Over the NET™ switch, and provides information about each of their sessions. Note: 1. The Session page isn’t available for ordinary users. 2. Users with User Management permissions can only see the sessions of ordinary users 3.
Chapter 6. Port Access Access Administrators use the Access page to set user and group access and configuration rights for switches and ports. Note: The Access page only appears for those users with User Management permissions. It isn’t available for other users. Device Level Browser GUI Interface If a switch is chosen in the Sidebar, the Main panel looks similar to the one shown below: The main panel consists of two columns: Name, and Config: Name lists all the users and groups that have been created.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Port Level Browser GUI Interface If a port is chosen in the Sidebar, the Main panel looks similar to the one shown below. The port access settings are explained in the following table: : Name Each port accessible to the user is listed under the Names column. Access The Access column is where device access rights are set. To cycle through the choices, click the icon in the row that corresponds to the user you want to configure.
Chapter 6. Port Access Device Level AP GUI Interface If a switch is chosen in the Sidebar, the Main panel looks similar to the one below: The page is essentially the same as the one for the Browser GUI (see page 114), with the exception that there are filters at the top of the columns.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Port Level AP GUI Interface If a port is chosen in the Sidebar, the Main panel looks similar to the one below: The page is essentially the same as the one for the Browser GUI (see page 115), with the exception that there are filters at the top of the columns.
Chapter 6. Port Access Filter Mount USB All Description All Users and Groups appear in the list. Full Access Only Users and Groups with Full Access Mount USB permissions appear in the list. Read Only Only Users and Groups with Read Only Mount USB permissions appear in the list. No Access Only Users and Groups with No Access Mount USB permissions appear in the list. Config PON All All Users and Groups appear in the list.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Port Configuration Device Level When a device is selected in the Sidebar, the only item available under Port Configuration is the Port Properties page with one field to configure: the Occupy Timeout setting: The Occupy Timeout field sets a time threshold for users on ports whose Access Mode has been set to Occupy (see Access Mode, page 96). If there is no activity from the user occupying the port for the amount of time set here, the user is timed out and the port is released.
Chapter 6. Port Access Port Level Port Properties When a port is selected in the Sidebar, the Port Properties page looks similar to the one below: The Status panel provides information as to whether or not the port is online or offline; the Adapter cable used to connect the server (or other device) to the port; and the Adapter’s firmware level. The Properties panel allows you to make configuration settings for the selected port.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Associated Links The Associated Links page provides a method of associating other ports on the same switch to the selected port. This function is primarily intended to be used when connecting both KVM and serial ports (KA9140) from a single server to the switch. To associate a port with the currently selected one, click Add. In the dialog box that appears, key in the port’s number, then click OK. The port’s number and name appear in the main panel.
Chapter 6. Port Access Power Management The Power Management page is used to associate a PON power outlet with a KVM port on the KVM Over the NET™ switch. Once an association has been made, the power status of the device attached to the KVM port can be controlled from the Port Access page, rather than having to control the power status by opening a separate web session to the PON device.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual 2. Check the outlet or outlets you want to associate with the port. 3. Click OK. To disassociate an outlet from a port, select it in the main panel and click Remove. Configuration You can configure an outlet’s settings directly from this page by clicking the Configuration button.
Chapter 6. Port Access Heading Mode Explanation Drop down the list to select a choice of power operation mode, as follows: Modem Ring Resume, Wake On LAN, and System after AC Back are Safe Shutdown and Reboot options, and can be used for scheduled restarts.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Schedule Clicking the Schedule button brings up a dialog box that lets you set up an automated power management configuration for the outlet(s) associated with the selected port. Adding an Outlet Schedule To set up an outlet schedule, do the following: 1. Select the desired outlet in the main panel, then click Schedule. The PON Outlet Schedule dialog box with default settings, similar to the one below, comes up: 2. Click Add.
Chapter 6. Port Access 3. Configure the outlet according to the information provided in the following table: Field Explanation Schedule Name Provide a name to identify the scheduled operation by. Operation Mode Select the type of power operation you want to occur at the scheduled time. Period Select the time period that the scheduled operation will occur at: Once; Weekdays; or Daily – then drop down the list to select which day the operation is to start on.
Chapter 7 User Management Overview When you select the User Management tab the screen comes up with the Users page displayed: Browser GUI AP GUI 127
Chapter 7. User Management The page is organized into two main areas: the Sidebar at the left, and the large main panel at the right. Users and groups appear in the panel at the left of the page. The large panel at the right provides more detailed information at-a-glance for each. The Browser GUI has separate menu bar entries for Accounts (Users) and Groups. Depending on the menu item selected, either Users or Groups are listed in the Sidebar. The AP GUI doesn’t have menu entries.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Users The KN1108v / KN116v supports three types of user, as shown in the table, bellow: User Type Role Super Administrator Access and manage ports and devices. Manage Users, and Groups. Configure the overall installation. Configure personal working environment. Administrator Access and manage authorized ports and devices. Manage Users and Groups. Configure personal working environment. User Access authorized ports and devices.
Chapter 7. User Management 3. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. A description of each of the fields is given in the table below: Field Description Username From 1 to16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings. See Account Policy, page 167. Password From 0 to16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings. See Account Policy, page 167. Confirm Password To be sure there is no mistake in the password, you are asked to enter it again.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Field Permissions Description Enabling Device Management allows a user to configure and control the settings for overall KN1108v / KN116v operations (see Device Management, page 145). Note: For ordinary users, in addition to enabling Device Management, Port Configuration, and Maintenance permissions, the user must also be given those rights for each device and port that he will be allowed to manage. See Device Assignment, page 141 for details.
Chapter 7. User Management Field Status Description Status allows you to control the user’s account and access to the installation, as follows: Disable Account lets you suspend a user’s account without actually deleting it, so that it can be easily reinstated in the future. If you don’t want to limit the time scope of the account, select Account never expires; if you do want to limit the amount of time that the account remains in effect, select Account expires on, and key in the expiration date.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual 7. Click Users in the Sidebar to return to the main screen. The new user appears in the Sidebar list and in the main panel, as well. The Sidebar Users list can expand and collapse. If the list is expanded, click the minus symbol ( – ) next to the Users icon to collapse it; if it is collapsed there is a plus symbol ( + ) next to the icon. Click the plus symbol to expand it. The icon for super administrators has two black bands; the icon for administrators has one red band.
Chapter 7. User Management Groups Groups allow administrators to easily and efficiently manage users and devices. Since device access rights apply to anyone who is a member of the group, administrators need only set them once for the group, instead of having to set them for each user individually. Multiple groups can be defined to allow some users access to specific devices, while restricting other users from accessing them. Creating Groups To create a group, do the following: 1.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual 3. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. A description of each of the fields is given in the table below: Field Description Group Name A maximum of 16 characters is allowed. Description Additional information about the user that you may wish to include. A maximum of 63 characters is allowed. Permissions Permissions and restrictions for groups are set by checking the appropriate boxes. These are the same permissions as the ones specified for Users.
Chapter 7. User Management Modifying Groups To modify a group, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Group list, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the Group notebook that comes up, make your changes, then click Save. Note: The Group page is discussed on page 134; the Members page is discussed on page 139, The Devices page is discussed on page 141. Deleting Groups To delete a group do the following: 1. In the Sidebar, click the Groups icon. 2.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Users and Groups There are two ways to manage users and groups: from the Users notebook; and from the Group notebook. Note: Before you can assign users to groups, you must first create them. See Adding Users, page 129 for details. Assigning Users to a Group From the User’s Notebook To assign a user to a group from the User’s notebook, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name 2. Click Modify. 3.
Chapter 7. User Management Removing Users From a Group From the User’s Notebook To remove a user from a group from the User’s notebook, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the User notebook that comes up, select the Groups tab. A screen, similar to the one below, appears: 4. In the Selected column, select the group that you want to remove the user from. 5.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Assigning Users to a Group From the Group’s Notebook To assign a user to a group from the Group notebook, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Group list, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the Group notebook that comes up, select the Members tab. A screen, similar to the one below, appears: 4. In the Available column, select the user that you want to be a member of the group. 5.
Chapter 7. User Management Removing Users From a Group From the Group’s Notebook To remove a user from a group from the Group’s notebook, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Group list, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the Group notebook that comes up, select the Members tab. A screen, similar to the one below, appears: 4. In the Selected column, select the user that you want to remove from the group. 5.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Device Assignment When a user logs in to the KN1108v / KN116v, the interface comes up with the Port Access page displayed. All the ports that the user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. Access permissions for those ports and the devices connected to them are assigned on a port-by-port basis from the User or Group list on the Sidebar of the User Management page.
Chapter 7. User Management 4. Make your permission settings for each port according to the information provided below: Name: Each port accessible to the user is listed under the Names column. Access: The Access column is where device access rights are set. Click the icon in the row that corresponds to the port you want to configure to cycle through the choices.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual 5. When you have finished making your choices, click Save. 6. In the confirmation popup that appears, click OK. Note: In any of the columns, you can use Shift-Click or Ctrl-Click to select a group of ports to configure. Clicking to cycle through the choices on any one of the selected ports causes all of them to cycle in unison.
Chapter 7. User Management Assigning Device Permissions From the Groups’ Notebook To assign a device permissions to a Group of users, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Groups list, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the Groups notebook that comes up, select the Devices tab. 4. The screen that comes up is the same one that appears in the User’s notebook.
Chapter 8 Device Management KVM Devices Device Information The Device Management page opens with the top level KN1108v / KN1116v switch selected in the Sidebar and the Device Information item selected on the menu bar: Browser GUI AP GUI 145
Chapter 8. Device Management General The General section of the Device Information page displays the name of the selected device, its firmware version, and information about its network configuration. Note: The AP GUI version presents the same information as the Browser version. Scroll through the list to see the additional entries.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual For the Keyboard/Mouse Broadcast setting, drop down the list to make your choice. If you enable Keyboard Broadcast, your keystrokes will be duplicated on all the attached servers that currently appear in the Sidebar. If you enable Mouse Broadcast, your mouse movements and clicks will be duplicated on all the attached servers that currently appear in the Sidebar. Note: 1.
Chapter 8. Device Management Network The Network page is used to specify the network environment. Each of the elements on this page is described in the sections that follow.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual IP Installer The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning IP addresses to the KN1108v / KN1116v switch. Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable, View Only, or Disable for the IP Installer utility. See IP Installer, page 237, for IP Installer details. Note: 1. If you select View Only, you will be able to see the KN1108v / KN1116v switch in the IP Installer’s Device List, but you will not be able to change the IP address. 2.
Chapter 8. Device Management NIC Settings Redundant NIC The KN1108v / KN1116v switch is designed with two network interfaces. If Redundant NIC is enabled (the default), both interfaces make use of the IP address of Network Adapter 1. Under this configuration, the second interface is usually inactive. If there is a network failure on the first interface, the switch automatically switches to the second interface.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual IPv4 Settings IP Address: IPv4 is the traditional method of specifying IP addresses. The KN1108v / KN1116v switch can either have its IP address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address. For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button. (This is the default setting.
Chapter 8. Device Management IPv6 Settings IP Address: IPv6 is the new (128-bit) format for specifying IP addresses. (See IPv6, page 239 for further information.) The KN1108v / KN1116v switch can either have its IPv6 address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address. For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button. (This is the default setting.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual ANMS The ANMS (Advanced Network Management Settings) page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. It is organized as a notebook with two tabs – each with a series of related panels, as described, below: Event Destination SMTP Settings To have the KN1108v / KN1116v switch email reports from the SMTP server to you, do the following: 1.
Chapter 8. Device Management 3. If your server requires authentication, put a check in the My server requires authentication checkbox, and key in the appropriate account information in the Account Name and Password fields. 4. Key in the email address of where the report is being sent from in the From field. Note: 1. Only one email address is allowed in the From field, and it cannot exceed 64 Bytes. 2. 1 Byte = 1 English alphanumeric character. 5.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual SNMP Server To be notified of SNMP trap events, do the following: 1. Check Enable SNMP Agent. 2. Key in either the IPv4 address, IPv6 address, or domain name of the computer to be notified of SNMP trap events. 3. Key in the port number. The valid port range is 1–65535. Note: The logs that are notified of SNMP trap events are configured on the Notification Settings page under the Log tab. See Log Notification Settings, page 183 for details.
Chapter 8. Device Management Authentication Disable Local Authentication Selecting this option disables login authentication on the KN1108v / KN1116v switch. The switch can only be accessed using LDAP, LDAPS, MS Active Directory, RADIUS or CC Management authentication. RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the KN1108v / KN1116v switch through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1. Check Enable. 2.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual 6. On the RADIUS server, Users can be authenticated with any of the following methods: Set the entry for the user as su/xxxx Where xxxx represents the Username given to the user when the account was created on the KN1108v / KN1116v switch. Use the same Username on both the RADIUS server and the KN1108v / KN1116v switch. Use the same Group name on both the RADIUS server and the KN1108v / KN1116v switch.
Chapter 8. Device Management On the LDAP / LDAPS server, Users can be authenticated with any of the following methods: With MS Active Directory schema. Note: If this method is used, the LDAP schema for MS Active Directory must be extended. See LDAP Server Configuration, page 211, for details. Without schema – Only the Usernames used on the KN1108v / KN1116v switch are matched to the names on the LDAP / LDAPS server. User privileges are the same as the ones configured on the switch.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual OOBC In case the KN1108v / KN1116v switch cannot be accessed with the usual LAN-based methods, it can be accessed via the switch’s modem port. To enable support for PPP (modem) operation, click to put a checkmark in the Enable Out of Band Access checkbox. Note: See PPP Modem Operation, page 244, for PPP setup and operation. When you enable Out of Band Access, the Enable Dial Back, and Enable Dial Out functions become available, as described in the sections that follow.
Chapter 8. Device Management Enable Dial Back As an added security feature, if this function is enabled, the switch disconnects the calls that dial in to it, and dials back to one of the entries specified in the table below: Item Action Enable Fixed Number Dial Back If Fixed Number Dial Back is enabled, when there is an incoming call, the KN1108v / KN1116v switch hangs up the modem and dials back to the modem whose phone number is specified in the Phone Number field.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Item Emergency Dial Out Action If the KN1108v / KN1116v switch gets disconnected from the network, or the network goes down, this function puts the switch on line via the ISP dial up connection. If you choose PPP stays online until network recovery, the PPP connection to the ISP will last until the network comes back up or the switch reconnects to it.
Chapter 8. Device Management Security The Security page is divided into 7 main panels, as described in the sections that follow. Login Failures For increased security, the Login Failures section allows administrators to set policies governing what happens when a user fails to log in successfully. To set the Login Failures policy, check the Enable checkbox (the default is for Login Failures to be enabled).
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Filter IP and MAC Filtering IP and MAC Filters control access to the KN1108v / KN1116v switch based on the IP and/or MAC addresses of the client computers attempting to connect. A maximum of 100 IP filters and 100 MAC filters are allowed. If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes. To enable IP and/or MAC filtering, Click to put a check mark in the IP Filter Enable and/or MAC Filter Enable checkbox.
Chapter 8. Device Management Adding Filters To add an IP filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: 2. Specify whether you are filtering an IPv4 or IPv6 address. 3. Key the address you want to filter in the From: field. To filter a single IP address, click to put a check in the Single IP checkbox. To filter a continuous range of addresses, key in the end number of the range in the To: field. Note: This description is for the AP GUI.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual To add a MAC filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: 2. Specify the MAC address in the dialog box, then click OK. 3. Repeat these steps for any additional MAC addresses you want to filter.
Chapter 8. Device Management Login String The Login String entry field lets the super administrator specify a login string (in addition to the IP address) that users must add to the IP address when they access the KN1108v / KN1116v switch with a browser. For example, if 192.168.0.126 were the IP address, and abcdefg were the login string, then the user would have to key in: 192.168.0.126/abcdefg Note: 1. Users must place a forward slash between the IP address and the string. 2.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Account Policy In the Account Policy section, system administrators can set policies governing usernames and passwords. The meanings of the Account Policy entries are explained in the table below: Entry Explanation Minimum Username Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for a username. Acceptable values are from 1–16. The default is 6. Minimum Password Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for a password. Acceptable values are from 0–16.
Chapter 8. Device Management Encryption These flexible encryption alternatives for keyboard/mouse, video, and virtual media data let you choose any combination of DES; 3DES; AES; RC4; or a Random cycle of any or all of them. Enabling encryption affects system performance – no encryption offers the best performance; the greater the encryption the greater the adverse effect.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Mode An explanation of the Mode items is given in the table, below: Item Explanation Enable ICMP If ICMP is enabled, the KN1108v / KN1116v switch can be pinged. If it is not enabled, the device cannot be pinged. The default is Enabled. Enable Multiuser Operation Enabling Multiuser operation permits up to 32 users to log in at the same time to share the remote bus. If not enabled, only one user can log in at a time. The default is Enabled.
Chapter 8. Device Management Private Certificate When logging in over a secure (SSL) connection, a signed certificate is used to verify that the user is logging in to the intended site. For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Certificate Signing Request The Certificate Signing Request (CSR) section provides an automated way of obtaining and installing a CA signed SSL server certificate. To perform this operation do the following: 1. Click Create CSR. The following dialog box appears: 2.
Chapter 8. Device Management 3. After filling in the form (all fields are required), click Create. A self-signed certificate based on the information you just provided is now stored on the KN1108v / KN1116v switch. 4. Click Get CSR, and save the certificate file (csr.cer) to a convenient location on your computer This is the file that you give to the third party CA to apply for their signed SSL certificate. 5. After the CA sends you the certificate, save it to a convenient location on your computer.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the KN1108v / KN1116v switch time parameters: Set the parameters according to the information below. Time Zone To establish the time zone that the KN1108v / KN1116v switch is located in, drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is at. If your country or region employs Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), check the corresponding checkbox.
Chapter 8. Device Management Date Select the month from the dropdown listbox. Click < or > to move backward or forward by one year increments. In the calendar, click on the day. To set the time, use the 24 hour HH:MM:SS format. Click Set to save your settings. Time Key in the time Click Set to save your settings Network Time Protocol To have the time automatically synchronized to a network time server, do the following: 1. Check the Enable auto adjustment checkbox. 2.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual PON Devices Configuration Page When a PON device is selected in the Sidebar, its Configuration page comes up: Browser GU AP GUI 175
Chapter 8. Device Management Outlet Configuration The outlet configuration settings that can be made on this page are the same ones described under Power Management, in the table on page 124. Click on a setting to drop down the list of choices. To give more than one outlet the same setting at the same time, click to put a check mark in front of the outlets you want to configure. When you change the setting for any one of the outlets, each of the selected outlets will get the new setting.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Blade Servers Configuration Page For Super Administrators, when a Blade Server is selected in the Sidebar, its Configuration page comes up: Browser GUI AP GUI 177
Chapter 8. Device Management Blade Server Setup Adding a Blade Server To configure a new blade server, do the following: 1. Select its icon in the Sidebar, then click Add in the main panel. The Setup Blade Server dialog box comes up, with the Step 1 tab displayed: 2. Fill in the fields according to the information provided in the table, below: Field Explanation Server Model Drop down the list to select the blade server chassis model.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Field Explanation Timeout The amount of time that the KN1108v / KN1116v switch waits for a response from the server before it stops scanning for information. Web URL Key in the server’s IP address (IPv4, IPv6, or domain name) used to access the server via a browser. Login Name Key in the username required for browser authentication. Login Password Key in the password required for browser authentication. 3.
Chapter 9 Log Overview The KN1108v / KN1116v logs all the events that take place on it. To view the contents of the log, click the Log tab.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Log Information The Log Information page displays events that take place on the KN1108v / KN1116v, and provides a breakdown of the time, the severity, the user, and a description of each one. You can change the sort order of the display by clicking on the column headings. The log file tracks a maximum of 512 events. When the limit is reached, the oldest events get discarded as new events come in.
Chapter 9. Log A description of the filter items is given in the table, below: Item Time Description This feature lets you filter for events that occurred at specific times, as follows: Today Only: Only the events for the current day are displayed. Start Date/Time: Filters for events from a specific date and time to the present. Put a check in the checkbox to bring up a calendar. Set the date and time that you want the filtering to start from.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Log Notification Settings The Notification Settings page lets you decide which events trigger a notification, and how the notification are sent out: Notifications can be sent via SNMP trap, SMTP email, written to the SysLog file, or any combination of the three. A check mark ( √ ) indicates that notification of the event is enabled for the method specified in the column heading; an X indicates that notification is not enabled.
Chapter 10 Maintenance Overview The Maintenance function is used to upgrade firmware; backup and restore configuration and account information; ping network devices; and restore default values.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Main Firmware Upgrade In addition to upgrading the KN1108v / KN1116v main firmware, this function can also be used to upgrade any PON units and Blade Servers deployed on the installation. As new versions of the firmware become available, they can be downloaded from our website. Check the website regularly to find the latest information and packages. To upgrade the main firmware, do the following: 1.
Chapter 10. Maintenance Firmware Upgrade Recovery Should the switch’s main firmware upgrade procedure fail, and the switch becomes unusable, the following firmware upgrade recovery procedure will resolve the problem: 1. Power off the switch. 2. Press and hold the Reset Switch in (see Reset Switch, page 10). 3. While holding the Reset Switch in, power the switch back on. This causes the switch to use the original factory installed main firmware version.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Upgrade Adapters The Upgrade Adapters page allows you to view and update KVM adapter firmware and display information. This section refers to the KVM adapter cables that provide the EDID display information to the connected server, which allow its video to be displayed on the local console monitor.
Chapter 10. Maintenance Upgrade Adapters The Upgrade Adapters page is used to upgrade the firmware of the KVM Adapter Cables. To perform the upgrades, do the following: 1. Click the Maintenance tab; select the Upgrade Adapters menu item: 2. Click Adapter Firmware Info to bring up a list of the adapter firmware versions that are stored in the main firmware. If you upgraded the main firmware, it may contain newer versions of the adapter firmware than the versions currently on the adapters. 3.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Note: 1. The switch may work with older adapter firmware versions, but for optimum compatibility we recommend upgrading your Adapter Cable firmware to that stored with the switch’s Main firmware. 2. You can perform the upgrade procedure anytime you add an Adapter to the installation to make sure it is working with the latest firmware version. 3. To recover from a “failed upgrade” situation, see Adapter Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 192.
Chapter 10. Maintenance Adapter Firmware Info The Adapter Firmware Info button provides a list of the Adapter Cable firmware stored on the switch’s Main firmware. You can use this information to compare it to the F/W Version listed for the connected Adapter Cables. For optimum compatibility we recommend upgrading your Adapter Cable’s firmware to match that stored with the switch's Main firmware.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Display Information The Display Information button will query and show the locally connected monitor’s EDID information, as shown here: Update Adapter Display Info The Update Adapter Display Info button will query the local monitor’s EDID information and update it on the Adapter Cable. The EDID information tells the server's video card about the hardware of the display it is connected to; in this case the monitor connected to the KVM console.
Chapter 10. Maintenance Adapter Firmware Upgrade Recovery Should the adapter firmware upgrade procedure fail for one of the KVM Adapter Cables and the adapter becomes unusable, the following adapter firmware upgrade recovery procedure will resolve the problem: 1. Unplug the Adapter from the server it is connected to. 2. Slide its Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (located next to the Cat 5e connector) to the RECOVER position. 3. Plug the Adapter back into the server. 4. Repeat the Adapter upgrade procedure.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Backup/Restore Selecting the Backup/Restore menu item gives you the ability to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information: Backup To backup the device’s settings do the following: 1. In the Password field, key in a password for the file. Note: 1. Setting a password is optional. If you do not set one, the file can be restored without specifying a password. 2.
Chapter 10. Maintenance Restore To restore a previous backup, do the following: 1. Click Choose File; navigate to the file and select it. Note: If you renamed the file, you can leave the new name. There is no need to return it to its original name. 2. If you set a password when you created the file, key it in the Password field. 3. Select as many of the options that are presented as you wish to restore. 4. Click Restore.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Ping Host The Ping Host menu item lets you check the network status of devices on the KN1108v / KN1116v installation: To ping a device, do the following: 1. Key the device’s IP Address or Host Name into the text entry box. 2. Click OK. The ping results display in the Result panel.
Chapter 10. Maintenance System Operation The System Operation page lets you restore certain configuration changes that were made to the KN1108v / KN1116v back to their original factory default values.
Chapter 11 Download Overview Download is used to download stand-alone AP versions of the Windows Client, the Java Client, and the Log Server: Click the program you want to download; save it to a convenient location on your hard disk, and run it from there.
Chapter 12 Port Operation Overview After you have successfully logged in (see Logging In, page 35), the KN1108v / KN1116v opens to the Port Access tab’s Connections page, with the first KN1108v / KN1116v selected in the sidebar: Note: 1. The WinClient and Java Client AP programs have a hidden Control Panel at the upper center of the screen that becomes visible when you mouse over it. The Browser version’s Control Panel only appears after you switch to a port. The Control Panel is discussed on page 52. 2.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Connecting to a Port All the devices, ports, and outlets that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. To connect to a port when a device is selected in the Sidebar, double click its icon in the Sidebar; or double click anywhere on its line entry in the main central panel; or select it in the main panel and click Connect at the bottom right of the page.
Chapter 12. Port Operation The Port Toolbar The KN1108v / KN1116v interface provides a toolbar to help you with port switching operations from within the captured port. To bring up the toolbar, tap the GUI Hotkey (Scroll Lock or Ctrl), twice. The toolbar appears at the upper left corner of the screen: Depending on the settings that were selected for ID Display (see page 111), the Port Number and/or the Port Name display at the right of the toolbar.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The Toolbar Icons The meanings of the toolbar icons are explained in the table below. Icon Purpose Click to skip to the first accessible port on the entire installation, without having to recall the Port Access page. Note: This function is not available on the local console Array mode. Click to skip to the first accessible port previous to the current one, without having to recall the Port Access page. Note: This function is not available on the local console Array mode.
Chapter 12. Port Operation Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching When the toolbar displays, you can use hotkeys to provide KVM focus to a port directly from the keyboard. The KN1108v / KN1116v provides the following hotkey features: Going directly to a port by keying in its port number and clicking Enter. Auto Scanning Skip Mode Switching The hotkeys are: A and P for Auto Scanning; and the Arrow Keys for Skip Mode. Note: 1.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular server by pressing P. During the time that Auto Scanning is paused, the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off. Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular server can be more convenient than exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume scanning, you start from where you left off.
Chapter 12. Port Operation Recalling the Port Access Page To dismiss the toolbar and bring back the Port Access page, do one of the following: Tap the GUI Hotkey once. From the toolbar, click the icon that recalls the Port Access page (see The Toolbar Icons, page 201). The toolbar closes, and the Port Access Page appears. GUI Hotkey Summary Table The following table presents a summary of the GUI Hotkey actions after you have accessed a port. See User Preferences, page 111 to set the GUI Hotkey. To...
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Panel Array Mode Clicking the toolbar's Panel icon invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode, the screen divides into a grid of up to 42 panels: Each panel represents one of the switch’s ports beginning with Port 1 at the upper left, and going from left to right; top to bottom.
Chapter 12. Port Operation Panel Array Toolbar The panel array toolbar provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel array. The toolbar can be dragged anywhere on the screen. Mousing over an icon brings up a “tooltip” that provides a short description of the icon’s function. The icon functions are described in the table below: Click and drag to move the toolbar. Note: This icon is only available with the Windows Clients. To move the Java Client toolbars, click on any empty space and drag.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Multiuser Operation The KN1108v / KN1116v supports multiuser operation. When multiple users simultaneously access the switch from client computers, the rules of precedence that apply are shown in the following table: Operation Rule General Each bus is independent. For an explanation of the method by which users are assigned to buses, see the next section, Users and Buses. Each user can open his own independent GUI Main Page.
Chapter 12. Port Operation Users and Buses The KN2132, KN2124v, and KN2140v only support two remote buses. The first, third, fifth, etc., users to log in are all on one bus; the second, fourth, sixth, etc., users to log in are all on the other bus. The KN4116, KN4132, KN4142v, and KN4140v support four remote buses. The first, fifth, ninth, etc. users are all on the first bus; the second, sixth, 10th, etc.; users are all on the second bus; the third, seventh, 11th, etc.
Chapter 13 The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected KN1108v / KN1116v switches and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure the Log Server. Installation 1. Log into the KN1108v / KN1116v (see page 35). 2. Click the Download tab and download the Log Server AP program. 3.
Chapter 13. The Log Server Starting Up To start the Log Server, either double click the program icon, or key in the full path to the program on the command line. The first time you run it, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The MAC address of the Log Server computer must be specified in theANMS settings – see Log Server, page 154. 2. The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver. See The Log Server program does not run., page 234 if the program doesn’t start.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The Menu Bar The Menu bar consists of four items: Configure Events Options Help These are discussed in the sections that follow. Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, click in the List window to enable it. Configure The Configure menu contains three items: Add; Edit; and Delete. They are used to add new units to the List; edit the information for units already on the list; or delete units from the list. To add a unit to the list, click Add.
Chapter 13. The Log Server A description of the fields is given in the table, below: Field Explanation Address This can either be the IP address of the computer the Log Server is running on, or its DNS name. Port The port number that was assigned to the Log Server under Device Management (see Log Server, page 154). Description This field is provided so that you can put in a descriptive reference for the unit to help identify it.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual A description of the items is given in the table, below: Item Description New search This is one of three radio buttons that define the scope of the search. If it is selected, the search is performed on all the events in the database for the selected unit. Search last results This is a secondary search performed on the events that resulted from the previous search.
Chapter 13. The Log Server Options Network Retry allows you to set the number of seconds that the Log Server should wait before attempting to connect if its previous attempt to connect failed. When you click this item, a dialog box, similar to the one below, appears: Key in the number of seconds, then click OK to finish. Help From the Help menu, click Contents to access the online Windows Help file. The help file contains instructions about how to setup, operation and troubleshoot the Log Server.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The Log Server Main Screen Overview The Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels. The upper (List) panel lists all of the units that have been selected for the Log Server to track (see Configure, page 211). The lower (Event) panel displays the tick information for the currently selected unit. (If there are more than one unit, the selected unit is the one that is highlighted). To select a unit in the list, simply click on it.
Chapter 13. The Log Server The List Panel The List panel contains six fields: Field Recording Explanation Determines whether the Log Server records the ticks for this unit, or not. If the Recording checkbox is checked, the field displays Recording, and the ticks are recorded. If the Recording checkbox is not checked, the field displays Paused, and the ticks are not recorded.
Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
Appendix If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS).
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Keep the Cat 5e/6 cable as far away as possible from potential sources of EMI, such as electrical cables, transformers and light fixtures. Do not tie the cables to electrical conduits or lay the cables on electrical fixtures. Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor.
Appendix the installation of a Protective Grounding Conductor from the separate protective grounding terminal to the protective grounding wire in the building.
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Appendix Specifications (English) Function Computer Connections KN1108v Direct Max (via cascade) Port Selection Connectors 8 16 128 256 Pushbutton / GUI / Hotkey Console Ports KB 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple); 1 x USB Type A F Video 1 x HDB-15 F Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Green); 1 x USB Type A F KVM Port Power 8 x RJ-45 F (Black) 2 x RJ-45 Female (Black) PON 1 x RJ-45 Female (Black) USB / LUC Console 1 x RJ-45 Female (Black) 3 x USB Type A F (White); 1 x miniUSB F Audio 2 x Audio J
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Function Physical Properties Housing Weight Dimensions L x W x H 223 KN1108v KN1116v Metal 3.57 kg 3.60 kg 28.78 x 43.36 x 4.
Appendix Technische Daten (Deutsch) Funktion Computeranschlüsse KN1108v Direkt Max (über Reihenschaltung) Portauswahl Anschlüsse 8 16 128 256 Drucktaster, Benutzeroberfläche, Hotkey Konsolports Tastatur 1 x 6-polige Mini-DIN-Buchse (violett); 1 x USB Type A Buchse (weiß) Grafik 1 x HDB-15 Buchse (blau) Maus 1 x 6-polige Mini-DIN-Buchse (grun); 1 x USB Type A Buchse (weiß) KVM-Ports Stromversorgung 8 x RJ-45-Buchse 2 x RJ-45-Buchse PON 1 x RJ-45-Buchse Modem 1 x RJ-45-Buchse USB 3 x U
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Funktion Physische Eigenschaften Gehäuse Gewicht Ambessungen L x W x H 225 KN1108v KN1116v Metall 3.57 kg 3.60 kg 28.78 x 43.36 x 4.
Appendix Troubleshooting General Operation Problem Resolution I am confused about which equipment the terms Local and Remote refer to. See Terminology, page xv for details Erratic Operation The KVM Over the NET™ switch needs to be started before any cascaded switches. 1. Make sure to power it on before powering on the switch. 2. If the cascaded switch was started before the KVM Over the NET™ switch, reset or restart the cascaded switch. Press and release the Reset switch (see Reset Switch, page 10).
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Problem Resolution No remote server video display on the client computer, but mouse movements appear on the local console and mouse clicks have no effect Press and release the left Alt key, then press and release the right Alt key The display on the client computer is distorted and performing an Autosync doesn’t resolve the problem. Switch ports to a port with a different resolution, then switch back.
Appendix Mouse Problems Problem Resolution Mouse and/or Keyboard not Check that your KVM Adapter Cable’s firmware version responding. is the same as the version stored in the switch’s Main firmware. See Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 186 for details Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s), then plug it/ them back in. Mouse movement extremely slow There is too much data being transferred for your connection to keep up with.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Problem Resolution When I log in with my Mac system, the local and remote mouse pointers do not sync. There are two automatic Mouse DynaSync settings: the default, and Mac2. If mouse synchronization is not satisfactory with the default, try the Mac 2 setting. See the Note on page 81 for details. When I log in with my Sun system, the local and remote mouse pointers do not sync Automatic Mouse DynaSync sync only supports USB mice on Windows and Mac (G4 or higher) systems.
Appendix Virtual Media Problem Resolution Virtual Media doesn’t work. The remote server’s mainboard does not support USB. If there is a newer firmware and BIOS version for the remote server’s mainboard – one that supports USB – get it from the manufacturer and upgrade the server’s mainboard firmware and BIOS. There is no Virtual Media icon on my Control Panel. 1.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual The WinClient ActiveX Viewer and the WinClient AP Problem Resolution My KVM Over the NET™ units don’t show up in the Server List window when I start the WinClient AP program. Only units whose Access Port settings for Program (see page 148) match the number specified for Port in the Server area of this dialog box appear in the Server List window. Make sure that your entry for Port matches the entry you have specified for Program on the Device Management Network page.
Appendix Problem Resolution Under Vista, after I open This is a result of Vista’s UAC (User Account Control). There are two methods to resolve this problem: the WinClient ActiveX viewer and try to mount a 1. If you are your client computer’s administrator, open driver or removable disk, I your browser by right clicking its icon and choosing Run get a “Driver not ready” as... then choose to run the browser with the administramessage. tor account. 2.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Sun Systems Problem Resolution Video display problems with The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz: HDB15 interface systems (e.g. Sun Blade 1000 Under Text Mode: servers).* Go to OK mode and issue the following commands: setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x60 reset-all Under XWindow: 1. Open a console and issue the following command: m64config -res 1024x768x60 2. Log out 3.
Appendix Redhat Systems Problem Resolution With Redhat 9.0 (2.4.20-8) installed as Choose the AS3.0 setting for your mouse synchronization mode. See Mac and Linux a server, the keyboard and mouse Considerations, page 81 for details aren’t working normally with the KA7175/KA7176 console modules. With Redhat 9.0 (2.4.20-8) installed as First, plug your keyboard and mouse into a USB 2.0 hub, then plug the hub into the a desktop system, the keyboard and mouse aren’t working normally with the Redhat 9.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Q1: When I open a viewer, the web page does not display or work correctly, and I receive an error message that is similar one of the following: 1. Reset the Internet Explorer security settings to enable Active Scripting, ActiveX controls, and Java applets By default, Internet Explorer 6 and some versions of Internet Explorer 5.
Appendix 4. Delete all the temporary Internet-related files To remove all the temporary Internet related files from your client computer, follow these steps: a) Start Internet Explorer. b) On the Tools menu, click Internet Options. c) Click the General tab. d) Under Temporary Internet files, click Settings. e) Click Delete Files. f) Click OK. g) Click Delete Cookies. h) Click OK. i) Under History, click Clear History, and then click Yes. j) Click OK. 5.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the KVM Over the NET™ switch in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to. There are three methods to choose from. In each case, your client computer must be on the same network segment as the KVM Over the NET™ switch. After you have connected and logged in you can give the KVM Over the NET™ switch its fixed network address. (See Network, page 148.
Appendix 3. Select the KVM Over the NET™ switch in the Device List. Note: 1. If the list is empty, or your device doesn't appear, click Enumerate to refresh the Device List. 2. If there is more than one device in the list, use the MAC address to pick the one you want. The KVM Over the NET™ switch’s MAC address is located on its bottom panel. 4. Select either Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), or Specify an IP address.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual IPv6 At present, the KVM Over the NET™ switch supports three IPv6 address protocols: Link Local IPv6 Address, IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration, and Stateful Autoconfiguration (DHCPv6). Link Local IPv6 Address At power on, the KVM Over the NET™ switch is automatically configured with a Link Local IPv6 Address (for example, fe80::210:74ff:fe61:1ef).
Appendix IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration If the KVM Over the NET™ switch’s network environment contains a device (such as a router) that supports the IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration function, the KVM Over the NET™ switch can obtain its prefix information from that device in order to generate its IPv6 address. For example, 2001::74ff:fe6e:59. As above, the address is displayed in the General list box of the Device Management → Device Information page (see page 146).
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Port Forwarding For devices located behind a router, port forwarding allows the router to pass data coming in over a specific port to a specific device. By setting the port forwarding parameters, you tell the router which device to send the data that comes in over a particular port to. For example, if the KVM Over the NET™ switch connected to a particular router has an IP address of 192.168.1.
Appendix Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.
Appendix PPP Modem Operation Basic Setup The KVM Over the NET™ switch can be accessed through its RS-232 port using a PPP dial-in connection, as follows: 1. Set up your hardware configuration to match the diagram, below: : Cat 5e Cable SA0142 (DB9-M, DTE - DCE) Serial Modem Cable Phone Line Modem Remote Operator Modem 2. From your client computer, use your modem dial-in program to dial into the KVM Over the NET™ switch’s modem. Note: 1.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Connection Setup Example (Windows XP) To set up a dial-in connection to the KVM Over the NET™ switch under Windows XP, do the following: 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel → Network Connections → Create a New Connection. 2. When the Welcome to the New Connection Wizard dialog box appears, click Next to move on. 3. In the Network Connection Type dialog box, select Connect to the network at my workplace, then click Next. 4.
Appendix Internal Serial Interface Configuration The KVM Over the NET™ switch provides a function that lets you configure an attached device’s serial interface parameters from within any accessed server. To do so: 1. From the accessed server, open a command line (terminal) session or third party serial application such as HypterTerminal or PuTTY. 2. Telnet or SSH to the KVM Over the NET™ switch’s IP address. 3.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Operation Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys ( ↑ and ↓ ) to highlight a device in the left panel, then press [Enter] to open a command line (terminal) session on the accessed device. When you have finished with your session, press the hotkey (see page 247 and 248) that brings you back to the access page. To finish with this function, move the highlight bar to Logout in the right panel of the access page; Press the Down Arrow key to highlight Exit, then press [Enter].
Appendix Port Level Configuration When a serial interface device is selected in the left panel, The screen looks similar to the one below: The configuration settings that can be made when a serial interface device is selected are described in the table, below: Setting Port Configuration Description To configure the serial parameters: 1. Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to highlight the target item. 2. Press [Enter] to bring up the list of choices. 3.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures If you use Manual Mouse Synchronization, you should perform the following operations on the servers that connect to the switch. Note: 1. These procedures are to be performed on the servers attached to the switch’s ports - not on the client computer you are using to access the KVM Over the NET™ switch. 2.
Appendix 2. Windows XP / Windows Server 2003: a) Open the Mouse Properties dialog box (Control Panel → Mouse) b) Click the Pointer Options tab c) Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 units in from the left) d) Disable Enhance Pointer Precision 3. Windows ME: Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable mouse acceleration (click Advanced to get the dialog box for this). 4. Windows NT / Windows 98 / Windows 95: Set the mouse speed to the slowest position.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Additional Video Resolution Procedures If you are running Windows, and wish to use the refresh rates indicated with an asterisk (*) on page 7, do the following: 1. Open Control Panel → Display → Settings → Advanced → Monitor. 2. In the dialog box that comes up, make sure that the Hide modes that this monitor cannot display checkbox is unchecked. 3. Click the arrow at the right of the Screen refresh rate listbox, and select the refresh rate you want from the list that appears.
Appendix Trusted Certificates Overview When you try to log in to the device from your browser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed. The certificate can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certificate’s name is not found on Microsoft list of Trusted Authorities.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Installing the Certificate To install the certificate, do the following: 1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Certificate Information dialog box appears: Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is not trusted. 2. Click Install Certificate. 3. Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the installation. Unless you have a specific reason to choose otherwise, accept the default options. 4.
Appendix Certificate Trusted The certificate is now trusted: When you click View Certificate, you can see that the red and white X logo is no longer present – further indication that the certificate is trusted: 254
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Mismatch Considerations If the site name or IP address used for generating the certificate no longer matches the current address of the switch a mismatch warning occurs: You can click Yes to go on, or you can disable mismatch checking. To disable mismatch checking, do the following: 1. After the page you are logging in to comes up open the browser’s Tools menu; Select Internet Options → Advanced. 2.
Appendix Self-Signed Private Certificates If you wish to create your own self-signed encryption key and certificate, a free utility – openssl.exe – is available for download over the web at www.openssl.org. To create your private key and certificate do the following: 1. Go to the directory where you downloaded and extracted openssl.exe to. 2. Run openssl.exe with the following parameters: openssl req -new -newkey rsa:1024 -days 3653 -nodes -x509 -keyout CA.key -out CA.cer -config openssl.cnf Note: 1.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it, for example) you can clear the login information with the following procedure. Note: Performing this procedure also returns all settings to their defaults. To clear the login information (and return all settings to their defaults), do the following: 1.
Appendix Factory Default Settings The default settings are as follows: Setting Default Language English GUI Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Port Number + Name Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Scan Duration 5 Seconds Screen Blanker 0 Minutes (disabled) Beeper On Viewer Auto Detect Welcome Message Hide Accessible Ports Super Administrators – Full for all ports All other users – None for all ports.
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Supported KVM Switches The following is a list of fully supported KVM switches that can be used in a cascaded installation: KH88 KH98 KH1508 KH1516 KH1508A KH1516A CS9134 CS9138 Note: 1. Some of the KVM Over the NET™ switch’s features may not be supported, depending on the functionality of the cascaded KVM switch. (For example, some switches do not support virtual media.) 2. The installation cannot be cascaded beyond the second level.
Appendix Virtual Media Support WinClient ActiveX Viewer / WinClient AP IDE CDROM/DVD-ROM Drives – Read Only IDE Hard Drives – Read Only USB CDROM/DVD-ROM Drives – Read Only USB Hard Drives – Read/Write* USB Flash Drives – Read/Write* USB Floppy Drives – Read/Write Smart Card Readers – Read/Write (KA7166, KA7168, KA7169, KA7177 Adapter Cable only) * These drives can be mounted either as a Drive or as a Removable Disk (see Virtual Media, page 71).
KVM Over the NET™ User Manual Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ALTUSEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase.
