User manual

4 IP-REACH USER MANUAL
Terminology
This manual makes use of the following terms to indicate components of a typical IP-Reach configuration.
While reading the manual, please refer to the diagram below for clarification when necessary.
Target Server(s)
Servers to be accessed remotely via IP-Reach and its connected KVM
configuration.
Remote PC
A Windows-based computer used to access and control target servers
connected to IP-Reach.
Local Access
Console
An optional user console, consisting of a PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and
VGA monitor, directly attached to IP-Reach to control target servers
locally (not through the network).
Single-port IP-Reach models (IPR-TR361 and IPR-M1) allow connection
of one local access console. Dual-port IP-Reach models (IPR-TR362 and
IPR-M2) allow connection of two local access consoles, three-port IP-
Reach models allow connection on three consoles, and so on.
Local Admin
Console
A PS/2 keyboard and VGA monitor directly attached to IP-Reach, used for
administration and setup. From this console, IP-Reach administration
menus can be accessed directly. Target Servers of the connected KVM
configuration cannot be viewed using this screen.
While IP-Reach also allows remote administration via the network, the
local admin console provides the most convenient means to perform initial
setup.
Model Differentiation
Raritan offers two IP-Reach model lines: the TR Series and the M Series. Both model lines offer the same
feature set and high performance. However, the TR Series offers the following hardware benefits
demanded by carrier-grade class applications:
• Dual Redundant Power Supply
• Dual Failover Ethernet Controllers
• Upgradeable Port Density (up to four ports)
• Integrated Modem
• 2U Rack Height
LAN/WAN