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Owner’s Manual
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NetDirector 1U Rackmount
KVM Switch with IP Access
Model # B022-U08-IP
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Table of Contents 6.5 Logging Into the KVM over IP 16 1. FCC Information 3 6.5.1 Logging In via Web Browser 16 2. User Notice 3 6.5.2 Logging In via the AP Windows Client 17 3. Package Contents 3 6.5.3 Logging In via the AP Java Client 18 4. Introduction 3 6.6 Web Browser and Non-Browser Remote Port Access 18 4.1 Features 3 6.6.1 Port Access via Remote OSD 19 4.2 System Requirements 4 6.6.2 Port Access via Remote OSD Toolbar 19 4.2.1 External Console 4 6.6.3 Mouse Synchronization 20 4.2.2 Comput
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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 System Requirements 4.2.1 External Console 4.2.3 Remote Console • A V GA, SV GA or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the • F or best results, computers that remotely access the KVM switch highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation. should have at least a Pentium III 1 GHz processor. • PS/2 or USB k e yboard and mouse. • Users who w ant to access the KVM switch with the W indo ws client must ha v e DirectX 8.0 or higher install
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( ) 4. Introduction continued 4.3 Components 4.3.1 Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 4 Port Selection Pushbuttons: These buttons toggle between the USB Peripheral Port: A USB 1.1 port is provided for the sharing computers attached to the corresponding KVM ports. of USB peripherals among connected computers (e.g. flash drive, CD-R OM dri v e, etc.). • Simultaneously pressing and holding b uttons 1 and 2 for three seconds will perform a keyboard / mouse reset. Note: USB peripherals can only be
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5. Installation 5.1 General Safety Instructions • Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. • If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair: • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. • The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed. • Do not place the de vice on an y unstable surf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. •
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( ) 5. Installation continued 5.2 Rack Mounting Instructions Standard Rack Mounting 1. Depending on whether you w ant to mount the KVM switch to the front or back of the rack, attach the included rackmount brack ets to the front or rear sides of the KVM switch. 2. Using user -supplied scre ws, mount the rackmount brack ets of the KVM switch to the rack. 5.3 Grounding To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. Using a user -supplied grounding
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( ) 5. Installation continued 5.5 Multi-Stage Daisy-chain Installation The number of connected computers can be increased by daisy-chaining 1 Po wer OFF all computers that are being connected to the KVM additional B022-016 or B022-U16 KVM Switches. An additional 15 switch. KVM switches can be added for a total of 248 connected computers. 2 Using a P772-Series Daisy-Chain Cable (sold separately), connect the Chain Out port on the back of the first stage KVM to the Chain In port on the b
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( ) 5. Installation continued ( ) 5.6.1 Local Console continued 2. Press the [F4] k e y to bring up the OSD Admin page. 3. In the OSD Admin page, highlight SET IP ADDRESS and press the [Enter] key. 4. DHCP – The first field allo ws you to enable or disable DHCP . When enabled, the KVM is assigned an IP address by the DHCP serv er . This setting is enabled by default. To disable the DHCP setting and set up a fixed IP address, press the [Spacebar] k e y . Once the DHCP is disabled, you w
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( ) 5. Installation continued ( ) 5.6.3 Browser continued 4. Click on the Network icon at the top of the page to bring up the 5. By default, the Obtain IP address automatically [DHCP] checkbox Network settings page. is checked. To set a fixed IP address, check the Set IP address manually [Fixed IP] check box in the IPv4 or IPv6 settings section, depending on your network. 6. The IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields will be activated upon checking the Set IP addre
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( ) 5. Installation continued ( ) 5.6.4 Non-Browser Clients continued 7. Click on the Administration tab at the top of the screen. On this 6. Click the Remote View button to initiate a remote session, which will page, click on the Network Icon to pull up the Network page. open with the remote OSD displayed. The remote OSD contains From here, a fixed IP address can be assigned in the same way as most of the features that are contained in the W eb Management when using a web bro wser (S
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6. KVM Operation Computers connected to the KVM can be accessed via the local console or o v er IP . This chapter discusses the basic operation of the KVM switch, both locally and remotely. 6.1 Sharing USB Peripheral Devices The USB 1.1 port on the front panel of the B022-U08-IP can be used to share USB peripherals between connected computers. Simply connect a USB device to this port, and any connected computer you switch to will have access to the device. The USB peripheral sharing functiona
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( ) 6. KVM Operation continued 6.4 Local Console Port Access Once logged into the KVM, you can access connected computers via the local console using the Local Console OSD, Local Console Pushbuttons or Hotkey Commands. The following sections describe all of the ways in which you can access connected computers via the local console. 6.4.1 Local Console OSD Invocation Sequence Once logged into the KVM switch and accessing a connected computer , you will need to use one of tw o sequences to re-ope
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( ) 6. KVM Operation continued 6.4.6 Local Console OSD F6 Broadcast Mode (BRC) Broadcast Mode is an Administrator -ONL Y function. Clicking the F6 at the top of the OSD or pressing the [F6] key invokes Broadcast Mode. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation. This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system-wide shutdo wn, install
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( ) 6. KVM Operation continued ( ) 6.4.10 Local Console Hotkey Commands continued • The Port Number is a tw o-digit number which identifies the port Hotkey Beeper Control number of the KVM switch that the computer is connected to. To toggle the Beeper on and off, key in the following hotkey combination: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode. • The Station Number precedes the Port Number. 2. K e y in [B]. After you press [B], the Beeper toggles On or Off. The • Station and Port numbers are al w ays 2 digi
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( ) 6. KVM Operation continued ( ) 6.4.10 Local Console Hotkey Commands continued Hotkey Summary Table Note: All of the hotkey commands in this table require Hotk e y Mode to be invoked prior to implementing the hotkey command. Hotkey Operation Hotkey Command Description Selecting the active port [Station ID], [Port ID], Switches the KVM focus to the Station and Port entered in this command. (See page 14 [Enter] for details on Port ID numbering.) Auto Scan Mode [A], [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan M
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( ) 6. KVM Operation continued 6.5.2 Logging In via the AP Windows Client In the e v ent you do not w ant to connect to the KVM switch via web 7. A prompt appears asking you to enter your username and password. bro wser , you can use the AP W indo ws Client located on the CD If accessing the KVM for the first time, enter in the username to pro vide non-bro wser access to the KVM switch via a W indo ws administrator and the password password. For security purposes, computer. it is strong
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( ) 6. KVM Operation continued 6.5.3 Logging In via the AP Java Client Computers not running W indo ws can use the AP Ja v a Client located on 4. A prompt appears asking you to enter your username and passw ord. the CD to pro vide non-bro wser access to the KVM switch. If accessing the KVM for the first time, enter in the username administrator and the password password. For security purposes, Note: The AP Java Client requires that the Java Runtime Environment it is strongly recommended
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( ) 6. KVM Operation continued 6.6.1 Port Access via Remote OSD The remote OSD displays the ports and KVM stations in the installation in a tree format. KVM stations are displayed with a +/- sign ne xt to them, which when click ed will display or hide the ports on that KVM. T o access a port in the installation, you can double-click on the desired port or use the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight it and hit the [Enter] key. 6.6.2 Port Access via Remote OSD Toolbar In addition to the remote OSD,
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( ) 6. KVM Operation continued 6.6.3 Mouse Synchronization When accessing connected computers over IP, there are two mouse pointers--one for the local computer accessing the KVM and one for the remote computer connected to the KVM. When remotely accessing computers connected to the KVM switch, a Video Auto Sync is performed, at which time the local and remote mouse pointers are automatically aligned. If these two mouse pointers do not align properly, or if the response time is slow and ch
