Black Box KV4116A, KV2116A, KV4116E, KV2116E manual Tiering multiple appliances

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

activity on the port. The amber/green LED on the left indicates that you are communicating at 100 Mbps (amber) or 1000 Mbps (green) when using the Ethernet connection.

3.6 Tiering multiple appliances

You can tier multiple appliances to enable up to four users to connect to up to 4096 target devices. For usability reasons, make sure that the ServSelect IP VM appliance is the top tier. The ServSelect IP VM appliance is not designed to be part of the second tier.

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Contents MAY KV2116A KV2116E KV4116A KV4116EPage KV2116A KV2116E KV4116A KV4116E Welcome to the ServSelect FamilyServselect IP VM INSTALLER/USER Guide Japanese Compliance Statement Other Agency Approvals Compliance StatementsInstallation Product Specification Product overviewBasic operations Computer terminal operationsSerial Port Product SpecificationLocal Port User Consoles ServSelect IP VM appliance product specificationsProduct overview Features and benefitsGlossary Intelligent cablesOSD graphical user interface Virtual MediaAccessing target devices Accessing the appliance through network connectionVideo Flash upgradabilityDevice Local user Digital user Example ServSelect IP VM appliance configurationSetting up the network InstallationInstallation overview Peripherals SAM module Servers Required items Cord Digital User ServSelect IP VM Rack mount safety considerations Safety PrecautionsConnecting the appliance hardware Connecting local peripheral devices Connecting a SAM to each target deviceVerifying Ethernet connections To connect local virtual media, complete the following stepTiering multiple appliances ServSelect III VM appliance tiered ACI port To tier multiple appliances, complete the following stepsLocal user a ServSelect IP VM appliance Adding earlier-model appliances Configuring ServSelect IP VM SoftwareAdjusting mouse settings Local user ServSelect IP VM Tiered appliance Appliance configuration with an earlier-model applianceSetting up the appliance Starting the OSD interface Controlling the switching system from the analog PortBasic operations Symbol Description Connecting a user to a target deviceOSD interface status symbols Click Setup Menu Using the OSD interfaceOSD interface navigation basics Key, key combination, or Result Mouse actionConnecting local virtual media Option Purpose Configuring the appliance and the OSD interfaceAssigning target device names To access the Names window, complete the following stepsNames window To assign a device type, complete the following steps To access the Devices window, complete the following stepsAssigning device types Changing the display behavior To access the Menu window, complete the following stepsTo select a language for the OSD interface Selecting display languageControlling the status flag FlagDescription OSD interface status flags10. Set Position window Setting the keyboard country codeTo enable the screen saver, complete the following steps Setting appliance securityTo disable the screen saver, complete the following steps To set or change a password, complete the following steps12. Preempt window Setting the preemption warningCommands to manage routine tasks for the target device Managing target device tasks using the OSD interfaceTo access the Commands window, complete the following steps Feature PurposeTo view version information, complete the following steps Displaying version informationUpgrading the firmware To upgrade firmware, complete the following steps Viewing the display configurationViewing and disconnecting user connections To disconnect a user, complete the following steps Resetting the keyboard and mouse18. Scan window Scanning the switching systemTo start the Scan mode, complete the following steps Running switching system diagnosticsTo cancel scan mode, complete one of the following steps To run diagnostic tests, complete the following steps Diagnostic test details21. Broadcast window Broadcasting to target devicesServselect IP VM INSTALLER/USER Guide Computer terminal operations Network configurationConsole menu Other Console Main menu optionsSet/Change Password Enable Debug MessagesTo change the password Restore Factory DefaultsRepairing damaged firmware Appendix a Flash upgradesTo repair damaged firmware, complete the following steps Virtual media and USB 2.0 constraints Booting a computer using virtual memoryAppendix B Virtual media Virtual media restrictions Cabling installation, maintenance, and safety tips Wiring standardsTable C.1 UTP wiring standards Pin Appendix C UTP cablingServselect IP VM INSTALLER/USER Guide Getting help and information from the World Wide Web Appendix D Getting help and technical AssistanceBefore you call Page Page Page Page Page Page Doc. No -620-501A Customer Support Information