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KVM over IP Switch User Manual Package Contents The KVM over IP switch package consists of: 1 KN2116VA / KN4116VA / KN2132VA / KN4132VA / KN8132V / KN4164V / KN8164V Switch 2 Power Cords 1 Mounting Kit 2 Lok-U-Plugs 1 Lok-U-Plug Installation Tool 2 SA0142 Serial Adapters 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 IP Switch User Manual Contents EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Online Registration . . . . . .
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Rack Mounting - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Rack Mounting - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 KN4164V / KN8164V Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Rack Mounting - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Rack Mounting - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 User Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 System Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Gamma Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM over IP Switch User Manual The Blade Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Associating Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Main Panel Device View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Main Panel Blade View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Unassociating Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 History. . .
KVM over IP Switch User Manual General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Operating Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Chapter 10. Maintenance Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Main Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . .
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Search: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Maintenance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM over IP Switch User Manual KA7140 Configuration and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 KA7140 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Internal Serial Interface Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KVM over IP Switch User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KVM over IP switch system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KVM over IP switch. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].
KVM over IP Switch 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 IP switch installation.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KN2116VA / KN4116VA / KN2132VA / KN4132VA / KN8132V / KN4164V / KN8164V switches are IP-based KVM control units that allow both local and remote operators to monitor and access multiple servers from a single console. The KN8 Series series can control up to 16/32/64 servers, and by cascading compatible KVM switches, as many as 512 servers can be controlled on a complete two stage installation.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Remote Remote Local KN8164V Remote Remote TCP/IP TCP/IP Remote Remote 1 - 64 Remote Remote Since the switches use TCP/IP for their communications protocol, they can be accessed via their IP addresses from anywhere on the LAN, WAN, or Internet – whether the connecting computer is located down the hall, down the street, or half-way around the world. Remote operators can log in via their browser or make use of stand-alone Windows or Java GUI applications.
Chapter 1. Introduction port switch can be conveniently installed in a 1U-/2U 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 IP Switch User Manual The KN8 Series are also audio enabled. Microphone and speakers are supported on the Local Console for the servers; speakers are supported on the remote users’ computers.
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KVM over IP Switch User Manual Integration with ALTUSEN CC2000 Management software Power Association enables the switch’s KVM ports to be associated with a PDU’s power outlets for remote power management of the servers from the switch’s interface Manage browser access (Browser, http, https) IPv6 capable Easy-to-Use Interface Local Console, browser based, and AP GUIs offer a unified multilanguage interface to minimize the user training time and increase productivity Multiplatform client support
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KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 xvii). The following equipment must be installed on these computers: For best results we recommend computers with at least a P III 1 GHz processor, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768.
Chapter 1. Introduction KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5e (or higher) cable is required to connect the KVM over IP switch to the KVM Adapter Cables (see page 27).
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
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KVM over IP Switch User Manual No. Component Description 1 Power LED Lights BLUE when the unit is powered on and indicates which of the two power sources are available. 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.
Chapter 1. Introduction No. Component Description 8 Port Switching Buttons Press PORT DOWN to manually switch from the current port to the previous port on the installation. Press PORT UP to manually switch from the current port to the next port on the installation.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual KN2116VA / KN4116VA Rear View 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 10 KN2132VA / KN4132VA / KN8132V Rear View 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 10 KN4164V / KN8164V Rear View 1 14 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 10
Chapter 1. Introduction No. Component Description 1 Grounding Terminal The wire used to ground the unit connects here. 2 Power Switch These standard slide switches power the unit on and off. 3 Secondary LAN The cable that connects the unit to the backup network Port interface (10/100/1000 Mbps) plugs in here. 4 PON Port This connector is provided for a Power over the Net™ (PON) unit which allows servers attached to the KVM over IP switch to be booted remotely over the net.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows USB interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KVM over IP switch design utilizes KVM Adapter Cables, that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected devices (see Adapter Cable Connection Diagram, page 30 for details). 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 9. Before You Begin 1.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Stacking and Rack Mounting The KVM over IP 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 IP switch can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup KN2116VA / KN4116VA / KN2132VA / KN4132VA / KN8132V Rack Mounting The KN2116VA / KN4116VA / KN2132VA / KN4132VA / KN8132V 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 screws at the front of the unit. Phillips head hex M3 x 6 2.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 3. Position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. 4. Screw the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack. Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup KN4164V / KN8164V Rack Mounting The KN4164V / KN8164V can be mounted in a 19" (2U) 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 six screws at the front of the unit. Phillips head hex M3 x 6 2.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting - Rear To mount the unit at the rear of the rack, do the following: 1. Remove the six 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. 3. Position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 4. Screw the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack. Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not pre-threaded.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation In a single stage installation, no additional switches are cascaded from the original switch. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagrams starting on page 27 (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. Each port is color coded and marked with an appropriate icon. Note: 1.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Note: 1. For Power Over the Net™ units and Power Distribution Units, go to Device Management/OOBC/Console Port Settings of the GUI and select a 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. See Supported Power Over the Net™ Units and Supported Power Distribution Units, page 282, for a list of suitable units. 7.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation Diagram ATEN by PN0108 LE 20 DU 91 MO KA U . CP NO /2 L PS DE MO K LIN 1 2 6 5 3 9 2 8 4 1 7 Modem Note: The diagram above shows an installation with the KN8132V. Installing other KN8 Series switches is same as the KN8132V and only differs in that it provides additional KVM ports.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Adapter Cable Connection Diagram KA7120 KA7130 by ATEN LINK by ATEN LINK KA7140 by ATEN LINK by ATEN LINK KA7170 KA7177 KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL by ATEN LINK by ATEN LINK by ATEN KA7176 LINK 30 KA7175
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KVM over IP Switch User Manual Two Stage Installation To control even more servers, up to 32 additional KVM switches can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the original KVM over IP switch. As many as 512 servers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. In a cascaded installation, the KVM over IP switch 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.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup the First Stage switch can be powered on. After all the switches are powered on, the servers can be powered on. Two Stage Installation Diagram KN8132V 2 KH1516 5 KA9120 3 4 Note: The diagram above shows an installation with the KN8132V. Cascading other KN8 Series switches is same as the KN8132V and only differs in that it provides additional KVM ports.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual PDU Installation ATEN PDU products are intelligent Power Distribution Units that offer outlet level control combined with remote access to give IT administrators the ability to power control devices attached to the unit from practically any location via a TCP/IP connection. Note: The PDU GUI shown in the example is the PE9216r. See Supported Power Distribution Units, page 282, for a list of other PDUs.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 4. Next, connect the PDU (Console PON IN) directly to the KVM over IP switch (PON). 5. Following this, using the KVM over IP switch GUI, browse to Device Management, then to ANMS. In Authentication, uncheck CC Management. 6. Finally, confirm that appropriate power management permission has been assigned. Browse to Port Access, then to Port Configuration. Select the relevant port number from the left tree menu. Select Add (a power device).
KVM over IP Switch User Manual The power outlet permission will then be assigned to the port you selected. Hot Plugging KVM over IP 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.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the switch, or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, wait 30 seconds before powering it back on. The servers should not be affected by this, but if any of them should fail, simply restart them.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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– 64) 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 KVM over IP switch set up for the first time. First Time Setup Once the KVM over IP switch 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. The most convenient way to do this for the first time is from the local console.
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Chapter 3. Super Administrator Setup 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 159.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 3. Super Administrator Setup 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 KVM over IP switch’s GUI utilities.
Chapter 4 Logging In Overview KVM over IP switches 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 KVM over IP switch’s 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Browser Login KVM over IP 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 179 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 KVM over IP switch 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 IP Switch 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 50). 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 KVM over IP switch 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 IP Switch 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 KVM over IP switch 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 IP Switch 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 KVM over IP 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 49 for details.) Note: 1.
Chapter 4. Logging In Connecting – Java Client AP To connect to a KVM over IP switch 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.
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Chapter 5 The User Interface Overview Once you have successfully logged in, the KVM over IP switch’s 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 interoperability, access to the KVM over IP switches can be accomplished with most standard web browsers.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Page Components The web page screen components are described in the table, below: No. Item Description 1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the KVM over IP switch’s 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.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 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 KVM over IP switch installation.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual The AP GUI Main Page With WinClient AP, and Java Client AP access, once users log in (see Logging In, page 45), 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 + D Opens the Device Management page. Ctrl + L Opens the Log page. Ctrl + M Opens the Maintenance page. Ctrl + A Opens the Download page.
KVM over IP Switch 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 IP Switch 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 Zoom, Mouse Pointer, 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 66 for details). Click to bring up the Video Options dialog box. Right-click to perform a quick Auto Sync (see Video Settings, page 75, for details).
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 90 for a complete explanation of this feature. Click to toggle sound from the remote server to be heard on the client computer’s speakers on or off. The “prohibited” symbol (a red circle with a diagonal bar) displays on the icon when the speaker is toggled Off.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Click to exit the viewer. Exiting from a Browser Viewer session brings you back to the web browser Main Page. Exiting from a WinClient AP session brings you back to the login dialog box (see page 47). Exiting from a Java Client AP session brings you back to the login dialog box (see page 51). These icons show the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status of the remote computer. When the lock state is On, the LED is bright green and the lock hasp is closed.
KVM over IP Switch 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 KVM over IP switch 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 IP Switch 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 IP Switch 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 64). 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 key presses one after another with no time delay between them.
KVM over IP Switch 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 73). Note: 1. Case is not considered – typing A or a has the same effect. 5.
KVM over IP Switch 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 129 for details).
Chapter 5. The User Interface Video Settings Clicking the Hammer icon on the Control Panel brings up the Basic Video Settings dialog box with basic settings. The options in the basic dialog box allow you to adjust the Screen Position, set Auto-Sync, and slide the Performance bar setting.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Advanced Video Settings The meanings of the video adjustment options are given in the table: Options Usage Screen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the remote server window by Clicking the Arrow buttons. Auto-Sync Click Auto-Sync to have the vertical and horizontal offset values of the remote screen detected and automatically synchronized with the local screen. Note: 1.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Options RGB Usage Drag the slider bars to adjust the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values. When a RGB value is increased, the RGB component of the image is correspondingly increased. If you enable Set to Grayscale, the remote video display is changed to grayscale. Clicking the Reset button brings the RGB settings back their default values. Gamma This section allows you to adjust the video display's gamma level.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Options Usage Color Depth Control This setting determines the richness of the video display by adjusting the amount of color information. Preset / Custom Using the Preset and Custom buttons allow you to set and save custom video settings, and revert back to default video settings.
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 Settings dialog box. Under Advanced 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 IP Switch User Manual The Message Board The KVM over IP switch 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 IP Switch 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.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 2. Click Add; then select the media source. Depending on your selection, additional dialog boxes appear to enable you to select the drive, ISO file, folder, or removable disk you desire. See Virtual Media Support, page 283 for a list of supported virtual media types, and details about mounting them. 3. If your device only supports full speed USB, put a check in the Disable High Speed USB Operation Mode checkbox. 4.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 Zoom The Zoom icon controls the zoom factor for the remote view window. Settings are as follows: Setting Description 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 Sizes and displays the remote view window at 100%.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual The On-Screen Keyboard The KVM over IP switch 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.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Mouse Pointer Type KVM over IP 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, three pointers are available. 2. The Dot pointer is not available with the Java Client Viewer or the Java Client AP. 3.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 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 132 for details) from the control panel.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 5. The User Interface 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual The Java Control Panel The Java Client 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 KVM over IP switch’s KVM Connections page displayed.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual The Connections page is organized into several main areas. All the devices, ports, and outlets that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. In addition to KVM over IP device 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.
Chapter 6. Port Access 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 6. Port Access 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Sidebar Utilities The AP GUI version Port Access Connections page provides a convenient method to work with the Sidebar tree. When you right click an item, a list with various options pops up: Note: The screenshot shows an example of just one of the pop-ups that can appear. The items that appear in the pop-up depend on whether you are logged in remotely or from a Local Console; what your user type is; and whether you selected a switch or a port.
Chapter 6. Port Access 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 3. When you have finished editing the name, press [Enter] or click anywhere outside of the input box to complete the operation.
Chapter 6. Port Access KVM Devices and Ports – Connections Page For KVM over IP 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 IP 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. The following attributes are listed for each device: Port Number – the port’s number on the switch.
KVM over IP Switch 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 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 IP 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. Associating outlets with a port is accomplished on the Port Access → Port Configuration → Power Management page (see page 132 for details).
KVM over IP Switch 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 IP Switch 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 IP Switch 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, Reboot, and Configuration 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 IP Switch 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.
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 IP Switch 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 IP Switch 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 IP Switch User Manual Modifying a Favorite To modify a Favorite, or one of the items contained in it, right click on it, then select a choice from the popup menu that appears. To edit a Favorite’s name: Click on it once, wait a second, then click again. You can edit the name after the display changes to provide a text input box, This is the same procedure as the one described for port naming (see Port/Outlet Naming, page 101).
Chapter 6. Port Access 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 215). 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.
Chapter 6. Port Access 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 IP 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 6. Port Access The Copy and Paste buttons at the bottom of the main panel provide a shortcut method of assigning the permissions settings of one port to any of the other ports. To do so: 1. Select the port whose permissions you want the other port(s) to follow. 2. Click Copy. 3. Select the port you want to receive the permissions. 4. Click Paste. When you have finished making your configuration changes, click Save.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 122), with the exception that there are filters at the top of the columns.
KVM over IP Switch 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 123), 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 IP Switch 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 130).
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 IP Switch User Manual An explanation of the configuration fields is given in the table, below: Field Explanation Port OS Specifies the operating system that the server on the connected port is using. Choices are Win, Mac, Sun, and Other. The default is Win. OS Language Specifies the OS language being used by the server on the connected port. Drop down the list to see the available choices. The default is English US.
Chapter 6. Port Access 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 (KA7140, 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Power Management The Power Management page is used to associate a PON power outlet with a KVM port on the KVM over IP 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.
Chapter 6. Port Access 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Heading Mode Explanation Drop down the list to select a choice of power operation mode, as follows: Wake On LAN, and System after AC Back are Safe Shutdown and Reboot options, and can be used for scheduled restarts.
Chapter 6. Port Access 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 137
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 7. User Management Users The KVM over IP switch 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.
KVM over IP Switch 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 Username From 1 to16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings. See Account Policy, page 180. Password From 0 to16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings. See Account Policy, page 180. Confirm Password To be sure there is no mistake in the password, you are asked to enter it again.
Chapter 7. User Management Field Permissions Description Enabling Device Management allows a user to configure and control the settings for overall KVM over IP switch operations (see Device Management, page 155). 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 151 for details.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 7. User Management 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
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 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 144; the Members page is discussed on page 149, The Devices page is discussed on page 151. Deleting Groups To delete a group do the following: 1. In the Sidebar, click the Groups icon.
Chapter 7. User Management 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 139 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 7. User Management 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 7. User Management Device Assignment When a user logs in to the KVM over IP switch, 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 7. User Management 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 KVM over IP switch selected in the Sidebar and the Device Information item selected on the menu bar: Browser GUI AP GUI 155
KVM over IP Switch User Manual General The General section of the Device Information page displays the name of the selected device, its firmware version, the FPGA (Field-Programmable-GateArray) 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.
Chapter 8. Device Management Item Temperature Warning Message Description Place a check in the checkbox to enable a temperature warning message. If this function is enabled, when the device’s temperature drops below the Low threshold setting, or exceeds the High threshold setting, the system records the event in the system log. If it is not enabled, the event will not be recorded. The default for this function is enabled.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual When the Enable Adapter ID function is enabled (the default) the switch stores adapter cable information for each of its ports, so that when you move a KVM Adapter Cable from one port to another, it remembers the adapter cable’s port properties information at the new location (see The Adapter ID Function, page 36). If Enable First Logon Transfer is enabled, only the first user on a bus can switch ports.
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 IP Switch User Manual IP Installer The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning IP addresses to the KVM over IP switch. Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable, View Only, or Disable for the IP Installer utility. See IP Installer, page 256, for IP Installer details. Note: 1. If you select View Only, you will be able to see the KVM over IP 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 KVM over IP 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 IP Switch User Manual IPv4 Settings IP Address: IPv4 is the traditional method of specifying IP addresses. The KVM over IP 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 258 for further information.) The KVM over IP 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 IP Switch 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 KVM over IP 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 IP Switch User Manual SNMP Trap 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 196 for details.
Chapter 8. Device Management Authentication Disable Local Authentication Selecting this option disables login authentication on the KVM over IP 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 KVM over IP switch through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1. Check Enable. 2. Select Preferred or Alternate RADIUS server. 3.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 6. In the Shared Secret field, key in the character string that you want to use for authentication between the KVM over IP switch and the RADIUS Server. A minimum of 6 characters is required. 7. 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 KVM over IP switch.
Chapter 8. Device Management Item Action Search DN Set the distinguished name of the search base. This is the domain name where the search starts for user names. Timeout Set the time in seconds that the KVM over IP switch waits for an LDAP or LDAPS server reply before it times out.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual On the LDAP / LDAPS server, Users can be authenticated with any of the following methods: With MS Active Directory schema. Without schema – Only the Usernames used on the KVM over IP switch are matched to the names on the LDAP / LDAPS server. User privileges are the same as the ones configured on the switch. Without schema – Only Groups in AD are matched. User privileges are the ones configured for the groups he belongs to on the switch.
Chapter 8. Device Management SNMP Agent To set SNMP Agent, do the following: 1. Check Enable. 2. Click Add. A window appears: 3. Select the Version. 4. Key in the Community Name. 5. Key in NMS IP/Host Name. 6. Select the Access Type and click Save.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual OOBC In case the KVM over IP 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 263, 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 KVM over IP switch hangs up the modem and dials back to the modem whose phone number is specified in the Phone Number field.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Item Emergency Dial Out Action If the KVM over IP 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 IP Switch User Manual Filter IP and MAC Filtering IP and MAC Filters control access to the KVM over IP 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 IP Switch 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 KVM over IP 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 IP Switch 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 IP Switch User Manual Mode An explanation of the Mode items is given in the table, below: Item Explanation Enable ICMP If ICMP is enabled, the KVM over IP switch can be pinged. If it is not enabled, the device cannot be pinged. The default is Enabled. Enable FIPS Enables the FIPS security standard. 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.
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 IP Switch 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 KVM over IP 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 IP Switch User Manual Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the KVM over IP switch time parameters: Set the parameters according to the information below. Time Zone To establish the time zone that the KVM over IP 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 drop down 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. Network Time To have the time automatically synchronized to a network time server, do the following: 1. Check the Enable auto adjustment checkbox. 2.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual PON Devices Configuration Page When a PON device is selected in the Sidebar, its Configuration page comes up: Browser GU AP GUI 188
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 134. 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 IP Switch 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 190
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 IP Switch User Manual Field Explanation Timeout The amount of time that the KVM over IP 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 KVM over IP switch logs all the events that take place on it. To view the contents of the log, click the Log tab.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Log Information The Log Information page displays events that take place on the KVM over IP switch, 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 IP Switch 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 IP Switch User Manual Main Firmware Upgrade In addition to upgrading the KVM over IP switch’s 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 12). 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 IP Switch 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 button 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 IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 10. Maintenance 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 10. Maintenance 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. If you do set a password, make a note of it, since you will need it to be able to restore the file. 2.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Restore To restore a previous backup, do the following: 1. Click Browse; 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.
Chapter 10. Maintenance Terminal Terminal is also available for access to more advanced instructions through a terminal-like interface. Available commands include: BLADEDEBUG => Debug blade server. CLS => Clears the screen. ENABLERC4 => Enable RC4 cipher. ENABLESSLV2 => Enables SSLv2 protocol. ENABLESSLV3 => Enables SSLv3 protocol. GET => Gets current configuration. HELP => Provides Help information for commands. LDAPDEBUG => Debugs ldap communication.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Restore Values The Restore Values page lets you restore certain configuration changes that were made to the KVM over IP switch 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.
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Chapter 12 Port Operation Overview After you have successfully logged in (see Logging In, page 45), the KVM over IP switch opens to the Port Access tab’s Connections page, with the first KVM over IP switch 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 61.
KVM over IP Switch 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 KVM over IP switch’s 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 119), the Port Number and/or the Port Name display at the right of the toolbar.
KVM over IP Switch 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. Click to skip to the first accessible port previous to the current one, without having to recall the Port Access page. Click to begin Auto Scan 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 KVM over IP switch 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 IP Switch 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 214). 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 119 to set the GUI Hotkey. To...
KVM over IP Switch 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 IP Switch User Manual Multiuser Operation The KVM over IP switch 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 KN8164V / KN8132V support eight remote buses. The first, ninth, 17th, etc., users are all on the first bus; the second, 10th, 18th, etc., users are all on the second bus; the third, 11th, 19th etc., users are all on the third bus; the fourth, 12th, 20th, etc., users are all on the fourth bus; the fifth, 13th, 21st, etc., users are all on the fifth bus; the sixth, 14th, 22nd, etc., users are all on the sixth bus; the seventh, 15th, 23rd, etc.
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Chapter 13 The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected KVM over IP switches and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure the Log Server. Installation 1. Log into the KVM over IP switch (see page 45). 2. Click the Download tab and download the Log Server AP program. 3.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 165. 2. The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver. See The Log Server program does not run., page 253 if the program doesn’t start.
Chapter 13. The Log Server 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 165). Description This field is provided so that you can put in a descriptive reference for the unit to help identify it.
Chapter 13. The Log Server 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Chapter 13. The Log Server 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 225). 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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).
Appendix 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Consignes de sécurité Général Ce produit est destiné exclusivement à une utilisation à l’intérieur. Veuillez lire la totalité de ces instructions. Conservez-les afin de pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement. Respectez l’ensemble des avertissements et instructions inscrits sur l’appareil. Ne placez jamais l’unité sur une surface instable (chariot, pied, table, etc.). Si l’unité venait à tomber, elle serait gravement endommagée.
Appendix L’équipement doit être installé à proximité de la prise murale et le dispositif de déconnexion (prise de courant femelle) doit être facile d’accès. La prise murale doit être installée à proximité de l’équipement et doit être facile d’accès. Veillez à ce que rien ne repose sur le cordon d’alimentation ou les câbles. Acheminez le cordon d’alimentation et les câbles de sorte que personne ne puisse marcher ou trébucher dessus.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual L’unité a été exposée à la pluie ou à l’eau. L’unité est tombée ou le boîtier a été endommagé. Les performances de l’unité sont visiblement altérées, ce qui indique la nécessité d’une réparation. L’unité ne fonctionne pas normalement bien que les instructions d’utilisation soient respectées. N’utilisez que les commandes qui sont abordées dans le mode d’emploi.
Appendix Montage sur bâti Avant de travailler sur le bâti, assurez-vous que les stabilisateurs sont bien fixées sur le bâti, qu’ils sont étendus au sol et que tout le poids du bâti repose sur le sol. Installez les stabilisateurs avant et latéraux sur un même bâti ou bien les stabilisateurs avant si plusieurs bâtis sont réunis, avant de travailler sur le bâti. Chargez toujours le bâti de bas en haut et chargez l’élément le plus lourd en premier.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iv North America Email Support Online Technical Support support@aten-usa.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support http://www.aten-usa.
Appendix Specifications KN2116VA / KN4116VA Function Computer Connections KN2116VA Direct 16 Max 256 Port Selection Connectors Console Port Pushbutton / GUI / Hotkey Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Video 1 x DVI-D Female (White) 1 x HDB-15 (Blue) Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Audio 2 x Audio Jack (Female) LUC Port 1 x Mini-USB Female (Black) Console Ext.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Function Environment Physical Properties 240 KN2116VA KN4116VA Operating Temp. 0–40° C Storage Temp. -20–60° C Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing Housing Metal Weight 5.56 kg 5.69 kg Dimensions LxWxH 43.36 x 41.21 x 4.40 cm 43.36 x 41.21 x 4.
Appendix KN2132VA / KN4132VA Function Computer Connections KN2132VA 32 Max 512 Port Selection Connectors Console Port Pushbutton / GUI / Hotkey Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Video 1 x DVI-D Female (White) 1 x HDB-15 (Blue) Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Audio 2 x Audio Jack (Female) LUC Port 1 x Mini-USB Female (Black) Console Ext.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Function Environment Physical Properties 242 KN2132VA KN4132VA Operating Temp. 0–40° C Storage Temp. -20–60° C Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing Housing Metal Weight 5.60 kg 5.73 kg Dimensions LxWxH 43.36 x 41.21 x 4.40 cm 43.36 x 41.21 x 4.
Appendix KN8132V / KN4164V / KN8164V Function Computer Connections Direct KN8132V KN4164V KN8164V 32 64 64 Max 512 Port Selection Connectors Console Port Pushbutton / GUI / Hotkey Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Video 1 x DVI-D Female (White) 1 x HDB-15 (Blue) Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Audio 2 x Audio Jack (Female) LUC Port 1 x Mini-USB Female (Black) Console Ext.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Function Environment Physical Properties 244 KN8132V KN4164V KN8164V Operating Temp. 0–40° C Storage Temp. -20–60° C Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing Housing Metal Weight 5.80 kg 7.00 kg 7.07 kg Dimensions LxWxH 43.36 x 41.21 x 4.40 cm 43.36 x 41.26 x 8.80 cm 43.36 x 41.26 x 8.
Appendix Troubleshooting General Operation Problem Resolution I am confused about which equipment the terms Local and Remote refer to. See Terminology, page xvii for details Erratic Operation The KVM over IP 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 IP switch, reset or restart the cascaded switch. Press and release the Reset switch (see Reset Switch, page 12).
KVM over IP Switch 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 Upgrade Adapters, page 200 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 IP Switch 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 91 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 IP Switch User Manual The WinClient ActiveX Viewer and the WinClient AP Problem Resolution My KVM over IP 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 159) 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 IP Switch 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 91 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 IP Switch 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 IP Switch User Manual IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the KVM over IP 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 IP switch. After you have connected and logged in you can give the KVM over IP switch its fixed network address. (See Network, page 159.
Appendix 3. Select the KVM over IP 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 IP 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 IP Switch User Manual IPv6 At present, the KVM over IP 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 IP 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 IP switch’s network environment contains a device (such as a router) that supports the IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration function, the KVM over IP 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 156).
KVM over IP Switch 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 IP 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 IP Switch 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 IP 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 IP switch’s modem. Note: 1.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Connection Setup Example (Windows XP) To set up a dial-in connection to the KVM over IP 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 KA7140 Configuration and Operation The KA7140 Adapter Cable connects a serial device to the KVM over IP switch. Configuration To configure the KA7140 to interact with the connected device, you need to set its serial parameters to match the parameters of the device, as follows: 1. In the Port Access page Sidebar, select the port that the KA7140 is connected to. 2. Select Port Configuration on the menu bar.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 3. In the Properties section, drop down each of the lists to select the port property values that match the ones used by the connected serial console device. The port property settings that the KA7140 supports are given in the following table: Setting Meaning Bits per second (Baud Rate) This sets the port’s data transfer speed. Choices are from 300—38400 (drop down the list to see them all). Set this to match the baud rate setting of the serial console device.
Appendix KA7140 Pin Assignments Pin assignments for the KA7140 Adapter are given in the table, below: Pin Assignment 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 N/A DB9 Female 267
KVM over IP Switch User Manual Internal Serial Interface Configuration The KVM over IP 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 IP switch’s IP address. 3.
Appendix 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 269 and 270) 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].
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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 Description Port Configuration 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.
Appendix 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 IP switch. 2. In order for the local and remote mice to synchronize, you must use the generic mouse driver supplied with the Windows operating system.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Appendix Additional Video Resolution Procedures If you are running Windows, and wish to use new refresh rates, 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Appendix 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.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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: 276
Appendix 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. Scroll to the bottom of the list and uncheck Warn about trusted certificates: 3. Click OK.
KVM over IP Switch User Manual 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.
Appendix Fan Location and Speed Information Fan Location The KVM over IP Switch has 3 fans that feed real-time fan speed information to the WinClient / Java Client Device Management page. KN2116VA / KN4116VA / KN2132VA / KN4132VA / KN8132V 3 2 1 KN4164V / KN8164V 3 2 1 The speed of each of the fans in the above image are shown on the Device Information web page. See page 155 for details.
KVM over IP Switch 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. Power off the KVM over IP switch and remove its housing.
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 IP Switch 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 IP 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 82).
KVM over IP Switch 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.
Index A Access, 122 Access Ports, 160 Adapter cables firmware upgrade recovery, 204 Adapter connection diagram, 30, 31 Adapter ID Function, 36 Adding Users, 139 Additional Video Resolution Procedures, 273 ANMS, 164 AP GUI, 58 Array, 98 Associated Links, 131 Associating Ports blade servers, 112 associating ports, 112 Association Port/Outlet, 132 Authentication external, 164 Auto Scanning, 215 Exiting, 216 Invoking, 215 Pausing, 216 Scan Interval, 215 Auto scanning, 98 B Backup, 205 Beeps, 156 Blade Associat
KVM over IP Switch User Manual KVM Devices, 155 Network, 159 OOBC, 172 Operating Mode, 157 PON Devices, 188 Security, 175 Device Monitor Page, 106 Device Permissions assigning, 151, 154 Dial Back, 173 Dial Out, 173 DNS Server, 162, 163 DynaSync, 90 E assigning users, 147, 149 creating, 144 Deleting, 146 Managing, 144 Modifying, 146 removing users, 148, 150 GUI AP, 58 H Hardware Setup, 17 History, 115 Hot Plugging, 34 I Event Panel, 230 Exit Macro, 129 External authentication, 164 Installation Single
Index Keyboard Emulation Mac, 261 Sun, 262 KVM configuration, 103 L LDAP / LDAPS, 168 List Panel, 230 Local Console GUI, 60 logging in, 45 Main Page, 60 Log, 193 filter, 194 Information page, 194 Notification Settings, 196 Log Server, 253 Configure, 225 Event Panel, 230 Events, 226 Installation, 223 List Panel, 230 Main Screen, 229 Menu Bar, 225 Options, 228 Starting Up, 224 Log server, 165, 223 Logging in Browser, 46 Java Client AP, 51 Local console, 45 Windows Client AP, 47 Login Invalid login, 45 Login
KVM over IP Switch User Manual P Panel array, 98 Panel Array Mode, 218, 253 Panel Array toolbar, 219 PON configuration, 106 PON Devices, 188 Port Access Access, 122 blade servers, 111 filter log, 194 KVM devices, 95 Sessions, 121 Port Access Page Recalling, 217 Port Association, 132 synchronization, 136 Port Configuration, 128 Port Forwarding, 260 Port ID Numbering, 38 Port Naming, 101 Port Operation, 211 Port Properties Device Level, 128 Port Level, 129 Port Selection, 38 Sidebar, 97 Port Toolbar, 213 Por
Index Skip Mode, 216 SSH, 160 Stacking, 18 Sun Keyboard Emulation, 262 Supported KVM Switches, 282 Synchronization, 136 mouse, 90 System Requirements, 8 KVM Adapter Cables, 9 T Tab bar, 57 Technical Support, 238 Telephone support, iv Time, 186 Toolbar Hotkey port switching, 215 Icons, 214 port switching, 213 Troubleshooting General Operation, 245 Java Applet, 251 Log Server, 253 Mac Systems, 252 Mouse problems, 247 Panel Array Mode, 253 Redhat, 253 Sun Systems, 252 Virtual Media, 249 Web Browser, 249 WinC
