Black Box KV0424A-R2, KV1424A-R2, KV1416A-R2 Host configuration, Add entry for unrecognised host

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Host configuration

This page provides the opportunity to configure various details for each of the host systems that may be connected to the ServSwitch CX with IP via one or more KVM switch units. There are 128 entries, each of which can be configured with a name, the permitted users, the hot key combinations required to switch to it and, if required, appropriate power control commands.

Add entry for unrecognised host

When selected, any systems visited that are not specified in the Hosts list, will be added to the list. Use with care when visiting complex cascaded systems.

Erase Host Configuration

Removes all hosts from the list.

To get here

1Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user.

2Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner.

3Click the ‘Host configuration’ option.

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To create a new host entry

1 Click one of the host entries to reveal a Host configuration dialog.

 

 

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Name

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Enter the name that will be displayed in the viewer window when you

 

 

click the Host button.

 

 

Users

 

 

Select the users that will be permitted to connect to this host. Either

 

 

enter * to allow all users or a list of users separated by commas (e.g.

 

 

admin, nigel, andy, steve).

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KVM Port

 

 

 

Declare the Port Direct address that will link with the required host

 

 

system. See Port Direct for details.

 

 

A list of valid hotkey codes are given in Appendix 8.

 

 

Power On

 

 

Enter the code required to make an attached power control unit apply

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Enter the code required to make an attached power control unit remove

 

power to the selected host. See Power switching configuration for

 

 

details.

 

 

Power Off

 

 

power from the selected host. See Power switching configuration for

 

 

details.

 

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Enter the required information in each field.

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3

Click the OK button.

 

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Contents ServSwitch CX Contents Further information Index Introduction ServSwitch CX features front and rear Front panel buttonsServSwitch CX ServSwitch CX with IP What’s in the box What you may additionally needRack brackets MountingConnections Connections Local user To connect the local user portCable lengths for remote user locations Remote user via CX Remote extenderTo connect a remote user Global user IP network port To connect the Global user IP network portServer system via SAM To connect a server systemModem/ISDN port To connect a modem or Isdn adapterPower in connection To connect the power supplyPower control port To connect and address the switch boxesCascading multiple units See alsoHow cascade connections operate Addressing servers in a cascade 43 41Connecting ServSwitch CX units in cascade Numbering diagramTips for successful cascading To connect units in cascadeTesting specific links to cascaded servers Using cascaded serversTo test a specific link Slave ServSwitch CX Multiple video head connectionsOverall initial configuration Configuration menus To access the configuration menu local and remote usersTo access the configuration menu global users HotkeysGeneral security and configuration steps Configuration menus layoutTo enable general security To set an Admin passwordAdmin user Access to all servers Press Access to no servers PressRegistering users edit user list To create/edit user accountsRegistering servers edit computer list Tips when creating/editing server entriesTo create/edit server entries See Remote user skew adjustment for details Video compensationTo apply server video compensation Server video compensationVertical edges of images Remote user video compensation To display a suitable high contrast imageTo apply remote user video compensation If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageRemote user skew adjustment To use skew adjustmentUsing the supplied skew pattern Creating a skew test patternNum Lock for Red, Caps Lock for Green To select an autoscan mode AutoscanningTo select an autoscan period To define an autoscan listSaving and restoring configuration settings Preparations for configuration save/loadWhat to do if the Admin password has been forgotten To reset ServSwitch CX modelsTo reset the ServSwitch CX with IP models Configuration screensWhich restore setting do I use? To restore mouse operation when hot pluggingHot plugging and mouse restoration Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseTo use the initial IP-configuration sequence Initial IP configurationTo configure IP-specific settings To configure IP details from a global user location IP configuration by global userUser Accounts ServSwitch CX with IP encryption settings Encryption settingsViewer encryption settings Networking issues Positioning ServSwitch CX with IP in the networkPort settings Placing ServSwitch CX with IP behind a router or firewallAddressing To discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingPlacing ServSwitch CX with IP alongside the firewall By configuration page via viewerEnsuring sufficient security PortsPower switching configuration Power control sequencesTo configure the power sequences for each host server To control two or more ports simultaneouslyKvmadmin utility Kvmadmin command ip address parametersKvmadmin -getconfig kvm1.cfg Kvmadmin -setusers users.csvPerforming upgrades Upgrading ServSwitch CX models and SAMsItems required to use the upgrade utility To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilitySelect the items to be upgraded Select the upgrade file to be usedWhere Vxxx is the upgrade file version number Commence the upgradeTo upgrade ServSwitch CX with IP models Upgrading ServSwitch CX with IP modelsPerform upgrade button ServSwitch CX models ServSwitch CX with IP modelsComputer button and numeric indicator User button and numeric indicatorLocal and remote user access To gain access as a local or remote userTo select a server using the front panel controls Selecting a serverStandard hotkeys To select a server using hotkeysKeep Pressed down until all other Numbers have been entered To select a server using mouse buttons To select a server using the on-screen menuTo select a server using mouse buttons Advanced method Selecting cascaded servers Logging in and outConfirmation box To change banner colours or disable the banner To use the Routing status featureReminder banner Routing statusTo switch a server on or off Power switching via configuration menuUser preferences and functions Global user access To access via the VNC viewer Global user access via VNC viewerTo download the VNC viewer Global user access via web browser To access via your web browserWhen using the viewer window Using the viewer windowMenu bar Mouse pointers ConfigureTo select a host Access mode shared/private Power switching via viewerAuto calibrate Re-synchronise mouseSingle Mouse Mode ControlsMouse Control Resync MouseKVM switch menu When entering codesVideo Settings Keyboard Control InfoUsing automatic configurations Increased by 50% when a slow link is detectedSetting the Threshold manually Host system informationAccess via dial up modem or Isdn link If you need to enter a port numberTo initiate a dial up link To enter a port number in a Web browserViewer encryption settings Supported web browsersWindows LinuxTroubleshooting When logging on using VNC viewer, I cannot enter a usernameGetting assistance Techhelp@blackbox.co.ukTo access the configuration menus Appendix 1 Configuration menusConfigure IP port Functions User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Reminder ColourMouse Switching Autoscan ModeGlobal Preferences Screen SaverUser Timeout OSD Dwell TimeRS232 Mouse Type Mouse TypeSetup Options Keypads ControlsLanguage Exclusive UseAutomatic Logout Advanced Options DDC OptionsConfigure IP port Unit ConfigurationNetwork Configuration Modem Configuration Reset ConfigurationWhat is IP access control? Clearing IP access controlTo clear IP access control Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewer To access the remote configuration pagesUser accounts Unit configuration Admin PasswordHardware Version Firmware VersionAdvanced unit configuration Time & date configuration Network configuration IP Access ControlMAC address IP Network MaskSetting IP access control To define a new IP access control entryTo reorder access control entries To edit/remove access control entriesPower control port Serial port configurationModem port Host configuration Erase Host ConfigurationAdd entry for unrecognised host To create a new host entryPort Direct Port/host addressing using Port DirectExamples Logging and status To copy and paste the logSyslog Server IP Address For further details To get hereAppendix 3 VNC viewer connection options Colour/EncodingAuto select Preferred encodingEnable all inputs Disable all inputs view-only modeInputs CustomiseScaling MiscDefaults Reload Defaults SaveIdentities Load / SaveAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Encoding and colour level Appendix 5 Browser viewer optionsSecurity Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and ports IP addressesNet masks Want to know more?154 Net masks the binary explanationCalculating the mask for IP access control Single locationsAll locations Address rangesSecurity issues with ports PortsPower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Appendix 7 Cable and connector specificationsRS232 serial flash upgrade cable Multi-head synchronisation cable Permissible key presses Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codesCreating macro sequences Appendix 9 Supported video modes Safety information General Public License LinuxEnd user licence agreement Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementFCC requirements for telephone-line equipment Certification notice for equipment used in CanadaNormas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM electrical safety statement Instrucciones de seguridad109 Index 111 112 BlackBox subsidiary contact details Country Web Site/Email Phone Fax