Instruction manual

INTRODUCTION
ULTRACONSOLE REMOTE 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
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for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry
of the product at any time without notice.
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the manufacturer’s control. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising directly
or indirectly from the use of this product.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Rose Electronics
®
UltraConsole Remote 2™ KVM/Console over IP switch with remote
access capabilities. The UltraConsole Remote 2 is the results of Rose Electronics commitment to providing
continued state-of-the-art solutions for today’s demanding workplace. The UltraConsole Remote 2 has proven to be
a valuable investment for all types of businesses that have the need to access multiple serial devices and monitor,
maintain, and access information from multiple computer systems locally, over your network, or from anywhere in the
world. Its use in large computer facilities gives the IT professional the added flexibility to remotely monitor and
maintain hundreds of systems, running on different platforms, from a centralized KVM station. The UltraConsole
Remote 2 is the common sense switching solution that provides the flexibility, integrity, and security required for
today’s business environment.
The UltraConsole Remote 2 consists of an
IP input module and a KVM switch
module. The IP input module controls unit
access, locally and remotely, and access
security. The KVM switch module controls
the port switching and has its own unique
OSD that can be configured with
appearances, port settings, additional
security, and other parameters.
The UltraConsole Remote 2’s advanced on-screen display (OSD) menus guide you through the configuration
process with on-screen information for each configuration section, making it easy to configure the UltraConsole
Remote 2, the KVM station, the computers and serial devices, and security for the system. There are additional
configuration parameters that can be used to personalize the look of the menus and dialog boxes. A help line is
provided for each menu selection giving a brief explanation of the selected menu item.
Rose Electronics UltraConsole Remote 2 is designed to meet your switching needs, whatever your system demands
are, one user and one computer or hundreds. All models offer standard features that allow for easy, secure, and
complete access to as many as 1,000 devices from a single KVM stations.
Reliability, security, flash memory technology, state of the art KVM switching technology, and other features ensure
the UltraConsole Remote will streamline your data center or server room and simplify the maintenance, access and
updating of your systems.
About this manual
This manual covers the installation, configuration, and the operation of the UltraConsole Remote 2 series switches.
The installation consists of installing and configuring the unit, connecting serial devices, computers/servers, and
configuring the unit with network information.