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Owner’s Manual
Console KVM Switch
with IP Access
Model # B020-008-17-IP and B020-016-17-IP
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Table of Contents 1. FCC Information 4 7. Administration 12 7.1 Local Console 12 2. User Notice 4 7.2 Main Page 13 3. Package Contents 4 7.2.1 Quick View Ports 13 4. Introduction 4 7.2.2 List Function 13 4.1 Overview 4 7.2.3 Port Names 14 4.2 Features 5 7.3 Port Operation 14 4.3 System Requirements 5 7.4 Configuration Page 15 4.3.1 Optional External Console 5 7.6 Administration Page 16 4.3.2 Computers 5 7.6.1 User Management 16 4.3.3 Remote Computers 5 7.6.2 Service Configuration 17 4.3.4 Cable
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Table of Contents 10. Java Client 31 14. Appendix 42 10.1 Activating the OSD 31 14.1 Specifications 42 10.2 Java Client OSD 32 14.2 OSD Factory Default Settings 42 10.3 Java Client Control Panel 32 14.3 Troubleshooting 43 10.3.1 Message Board Button Bar 34 14.3.1 Overview 43 10.3.2 Lock Key LEDs 34 14.3.2 Administration Problems 43 10.3.3 Resolution 34 14.3.3 General Operation Problems 43 10.3.4 Switch Screen Mode 34 14.3.4 Java Client Problems 43 10.3.5 About 34 14.3.5 Panel Array Mode Problems
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1. FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, use
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( ) 4. Introduction continued 4.2 Features • Console KVM Switch with b uilt-in IP Access in a dual-rail housing with • Graphical OSD and graphical toolbars for con v enient, user -friendly top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in 1U of rack space. operation. • Inte grated KVM console with 17” LCD monitor , k e yboard, and touchpad. • Up to 64 user accounts – up to 32 concurrent remote logins. • Dual-Rail – LCD Monitor module can slide independently of the k e
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( ) 4. Introduction continued ( ) 4.3 System Requirements continued 4.3.5 Converters and Adapters Use a B015-000 PS/2 to USB Adapter to con v ert an y P774-Series PS/2 KVM Cable Kit for use with a USB computer/serv er . 4.3.6 Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Operating System Versions Supported Operating System Versions Supported Windows 2000 and higher UNIX Sun Solaris 8 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher Novell Netware 5.0 and higher Linux SuSE 8
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( ) 4. Introduction continued ( ) 4.4 Components continued 4.4.3 LCD Module 1 LCD Display: T o access the LCD monitor , slide the LCD module out and flip up the co v er . 2 LCD Controls: These buttons control the position and picture setting of the LCD display . 3 LCD On/Off Button: Push this b utton to turn the LCD monitor on and of f. The b utton lights (orange) when the LCD monitor is of f to indicate that only the monitor is of f – not the KVM switch itself. 4.4.4 Rear View 1 Po
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5. Installation 5.1 General Safety Instructions • Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. • Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. electrical shock. • Do not place the de vice on an y unstable surf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If • D o n o t a t t e m p t t o s e r v i c e t h
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( ) 5. Installation continued 5.2 Standard Rack Mounting The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access is designed for mounting in a 1U rack system. For convenience, a rack mounting kit is included with your console KVM switch for quick installation. The v arious mounting options are explained in the sections that follow. Standard Rack Mounting The standard rack mounting brackets that come attached to the console KVM switch allo w the unit to be installed in a standard 1U
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6. Basic Operation 6.1 Opening the Console The console consists of tw o modules: an LCD display module located under the top co v er and a k e yboard / touchpad module belo w the LCD module. The modules can either slide together , or independently . This allo ws you to ha v e the LCD display a v ailable for vie wing while the k e yboard / touchpad module is conveniently out of the way when not in use. 6.1.1 Opening Separately 1. Release the console by sliding the front panel catches toward the
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( ) 6. Basic Operation continued 6.2 Closing the Console 1. Pull the release catches located on either side of the keyboard toward 3. Rotate the LCD module all the w ay do wn, then pull the rear catches to you to release the keyboard module, then slide the module slightly in. release the LCD module. 2. Let go of the catches. Using the front handle, push the keyboard module 4. Using the front handle, push the module all the way in. all the way in. 6.3 LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The Ad
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( ) 6. Basic Operation continued 6.4 Port Selection The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access pro vides three port selection methods to access the computers on the installation: Manual Pushb uttons, an OSD (On Screen Display) menu system, and Hotk e ys. OSD Operation and Hotk e y Port Selection are discussed in the Windows Client Port Operation and Java Client Port Operation chapters. 6.4.1 Manual Port Switching Use the Port Selection Buttons on the k e yboard to manually switch to a
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( ) 7. Administration continued 7.2 Main Page The Main page go v erns port access. Selecting a port and double-clicking it switches you to the de vice on that port. • A monitor icon is in front of the port number . The monitor icon is green for ports that ha v e de vices connected to them that are po wered on; otherwise, it is gray. • If a port has been specified as a Quick V ie w port (see belo w), a red eye icon is displayed along with the monitor icon to indicate so. In addition to us
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( ) 7. Administration continued ( ) 7.2 Main Page continued 7.2.3 Port Names To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every 2. K e y in the ne w Port Name, or modify/delete the old one. The maximum port can be given a name. This field allows the Administrator to create, number of characters allowed for a Port Name is 15. You can use all modify, or delete port names. To configure a port name: letters, numbers, and symbols on the typewriter keys of keyboards with P
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( ) 7. Administration continued 7.4 Configuration Page The OSD Configuration page allows users to set up their own, individual, Setting Function w orking en vironments. The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access Selects which computers will be accessed under A uto stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the Scan Mode (To start Auto Scan Mode, see section working configuration according to the username that is used to log in. 9.4.2, Toolbar Icons
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( ) 7. Administration continued 7.6 Administration Page When you click the Administration tab, the Administration page comes up. General Each of the administrative functions is represented by an icon at the left of The General Page (shown) presents four items of information. This is the the page. Clicking the icon brings up its associated dialog box. When the same information that displays after you log in from a browser, or when Administration page first comes up the General dialog box app
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( ) 7. Administration continued ( ) 7.6 Administration Page continued ( ) 7.6.1 User Management continued Heading Description This function allows the Administrator or a user with Administration permission to define the selected user’s access to the computers on a Port-by-Port basis. For each User profile, select a port and click it to cycle through the choices: Full - The user can view the screen and can perform operations on the system from the keyboard and mouse. Port Access View - A di
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( ) 7. Administration continued ( ) 7.6 Administration Page continued 7.6.3 Network The Netw ork dialog is used to specify the KVM switch’ s netw ork Network Transfer Rate environment. Set the rate at which the KVM switch transfers data to remote computers. The range is from 8 to 99999 Kilobytes per second (Kbps). IP Address The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access can either ha v e its IP address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be gi v en a fix ed IP address. • For dynamic
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( ) 7. Administration continued ( ) 7.6 Administration Page continued ( ) 7.6.4 Radius continued Character Meaning Examples: T urns the beeper on or off. Character Meaning User has administrator privileges; user can access the sys- UBUZ UBUZ0: Beeper Off c,w tem via the Windows Client. UBUZ1: Beeper On User can access the system via the Windows Client; user can Sets the Logout Timeout. When there is no input from the w,j,l access the system via the Java Client; user can access log user for t
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( ) 7. Administation continued ( ) 7.6 Administration Page continued 7.6.6 Customization The Customization dialog box is arranged in four major sections: Login • To set a port’s Share mode, double click it to bring up the I/O attributes dialog box: F ailures; W orking Mode; I/O; and untitled miscellaneous functions at the bottom. The functions of each of the Customization items are described in the sections that follow. Set the port’s Share mode according to the information in the following
