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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch
8 port / 16 port
PS/2 KVM over IP SWITCH
USER’S MANUAL
Rev 1.0
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. THE QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 2. INTRODUCTION 4 2.1 When the server is up and running 4 2.2 When the sever is dead 4 2.3 Features 5 2.4 Package contents 6 2.5 Technical specifications 7 2.6 System requirement 8 2.7 Cable diagrams 8 2.8 Product Details 9 3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 10 3.1 Operation Overview 10 3.2 Connecting PS/2 IP-KVM SWITCH to the host system 10 4. CONFIGURATION 14 4.1 Initial Configuration 14 4.1.1 Initial confi
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 5.5 Main Window 30 5.5.1 Remote Console Control Bar 30 5.5.2 Remote Console Status Line 36 6. MENU OPTIONS 37 6.1 Remote Control 37 6.1.1 KVM Console 37 6.1.2 Telnet Console 37 6.2 User Management 39 6.2.1 Change Password 39 6.2.2 Users And Groups 39 6.3 KVM Settings 40 6.3.1 User Console 40 6.3.2 Keyboard/Mouse 43 6.3.3 Video 44 6.4 Device Settings 45 6.4.1 Network 45 6.4.2 Dynamic DNS 47 6.4.3 Security 49 6.4.4 Certificate 50 6.4.5 Serial Port 5
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 1. The Quick Installation Guide Installation PS/2 IP-KVM switch redirects local keyboard, mouse and video data to a remote administration console. All data is transmitted via IP. PS/2 IP-KVM switch can be used in a multi administrator and multi server environment as well. Besides, PS/2 IP-KVM switch is a KVM switch, which can also be used with a local console. Connecting PS/2 IP-KVM switch to the host system In order to connect the PS/2 IP-KVM switch perform
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Use a terminal software (e.g. hyper term or minicom) to connect to PS/2 IP-KVM switch. Reset PS/2 IP-KVM switch and immediately press . You will see some device information and a ’=>’ prompt. Enter the command ’config’ and press . After waiting a few moments you may configure IP auto configuration, IP address, net mask and default gateway. Pressing without entering values does not change settings. The gateway value must be set to 0.0.0.0 (for
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch switch Video Settings. You can change some values, for instance the brightness and contrast of the picture displayed, which may improve the video quality. It is also possible to revert to the default settings for all video modes or only the current one. Note: At first start, if the local mouse pointer is not synchronized with the remote mouse pointer, press the Auto Adjust Button once. 3
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 2. Introduction Thank you for purchasing PS/2 IP-KVM switch. PS/2 IP-KVM switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT and POWER. PS/2 IP-KVM switch defines a new class of remote KVM access devices. PS/2 IP-KVM switch combines an 8/16/32-port KVM switch with digital remote KVM access via IP networks and comprehensive system management. PS/2 IP-KVM switch provides convenient; remote KVM access and control via LAN or Internet. It captures, digitizes, and co
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Type of failure Detected by Hard disk failure Console screen, CMOS set-up information Power cable detached, power Server remains in power off state after power on supply failure command has been given. CPU Controller, main board failure. Power supply is on, but there is no video output. CPU fan failure By server specific management software RAM failure Boot-Sequence on boot console Table 2.1:Host system failures and how they are detected. 2.3 Features 8/16
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 2.4 Package contents Model No.: 8 port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Base unit- 8 port PS/2 IP-KVM switch 1 PCS User’s manual 1 PCS Installation software and User Manual on CD-ROM 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET Daisy Chain Cable 1 PCS 3-in-one cables (One HDDB 15-pin male to one HDDB Optional 15-pin and two Mini Din 6-pin PS/2 cables) Null modem cable 1 PCS Model No.: 16 port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Base unit- 16 port PS/2 IP-KVM switch 1 PCS
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 2.5 Technical specifications Model No. 8 port PS/2 IP-KVM switch 16 port PS/2 IP-KVM switch PC Port 8 16 Console Port 1 PC Port Connector VGA HDDB 15-pin(shared with PS/2 keyboard and Mouse) (All Female Types) Console Port Connector Local Console: PS/2 Keyboard Mini Din 6 pin (All Female Types) PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin VGA HDDB 15pin Remote Console: RJ-45 8P8C Daisy Chain Port PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin Connector PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin (All Female
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 2.6 System requirement Model No. 8 ports PS/2 IP-KVM switch Local console side One VGA Monitor One Keyboard One Mouse Network Side 10/100Mbps Ethernet or Modem Remote Console One computer side Computer side 8 PCs with 8 3-in-one cables (One HDDB 15-pin male to one HDDB 15-pin and two Mini Din 6-pin PS/2 cables) Model No. 16 ports PS/2 IP-KVM switch Console side One VGA Monitor One Keyboard One Mouse Network Side 10/100Mbps Ethernet or Modem Remot
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch PS/2 to DB9 adapter (Optional) Mini Din 6 pin Female to DB 9 pin Female CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable: 8P8C 2.8 Product Details 8 port Rack Mount PS/2 IP-KVM switch: 16 port Rack Mount PS/2 IP-KVM switch: 9
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 3. Hardware installation 3.1 Operation Overview Figure 3.1 shows the connections of PS/2 IP-KVM switch to its host, to peripheral devices, to the power source and to the local area network. 8/16 Servers Administrator IP Network 8/16 port PS/2 KVM over IP switch Administrator Figure 3.1: PS/2 IP-KVM switch usage scenario PS/2 IP-KVM switch redirects local keyboard, mouse, and video data to a remote administration console. All data is transmitted via IP.
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Step 3 (Local console) Connect the monitor to the KVM Switch. Using the attached cable, or the one included with your monitor, connect it to the HDDB15-pin female port on the back of the KVM unit labeled with the monitor symbol at the CONSOLE connector. Step 4 Connect the keyboard to the KVM Switch. If you have an AT type keyboard, you will need an AT to PS/2 adapter. Step 5 Connect the mouse to the KVM Switch. Step 6 Each PC p
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Step 7 Double-check all of the connections. You can check the color of keyboard and mouse connector to make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the correct ports. Step 8 Repeat step 5 to 7 for the remainder of the computers. Step 9 Connect the Ethernet and/or modem, ISDN, depending how you want to access PS/2 IP-KVM switch. INTERNET Mode The rear side of PS/2 IP-KVM switch provides a RJ-45 connector for Ethernet. The connector is used eithe
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 3.2.1 Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Please refer to the manual of the PS/2 IP-KVM switch 8/16/32 port external power switch option or a third party external power option to connect those external devices to one of the serial interface on the rear side of PS/2 IP-KVM switch. By the date of printing this manual supported options are: . Avocent.SPC1 800/1600 . Sentry In-Line Power Module . Leaning ePowerSwitch Peppercon IPM-220L 13
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 4. Configuration 4.1 Initial Configuration The PS/2 IP-KVM switch's communication interfaces are all based on TCP/IP. It comes pre-configured with the IP configuration listed in Table 4-1. Parameter Value IP auto configuration DHCP IP-Address - Net-mask 255.255.255.0 Default-Gateway none Table 4-1. Initial network configuration Warning If the DHCP connection fails on boot up, the PS/2 IP-KVM switch will not have an IP address. If this initial configu
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Figure4-1. IP-KVM switch setup tool On the upper left corner, the MAC address of the IP-KVM switch is displayed. To detect the MAC address, manually, press the button “Refresh Devices”. The displayed MAC address is the same MAC address printed on the white sticker placed on the back of the IP-KVM switch. If the IP-KVM switch is connected via USB, it is classified as an USB device and an appropriate drive letter is chosen for this device. On the lower right
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 4.1.2 Initial configuration via serial console Using a serial terminal, the PS/2 IP-KVM switch has a serial line interface (rear side). This connector is compliant with the RS 232 serial line standard. The serial line has to be configured with the parameters given in Table 4-2. When configuring with a serial terminal, reset the PS/2 IP-KVM switch and immediately press the “ESC” key. You will see some device information, and a “=>” prompt. Enter “config”, press
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8/16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 4.1.3.1 PS/2 IP-KVM switch keyboard settings The PS/2 IP-KVM switch settings for the host's keyboard type have to be correct in order to make the remote keyboard work properly. Check the settings in the PS/2 IP-KVM switch front-end. See 6.3.3 for details. 4.1.3.2 Remote Mouse Settings A common problem with KVM devices is the synchronization between the local and remote mouse cursors. The PS/2 IP-KVM switch addresses this situation with an intelligent synchron
