Lindy Switch Local user console, Modem/ISDN port, Dual formats for flexibility, One host or many

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the LINDY IP Access Switch Plus - DVI Audio (LINDY KVM IP

for short). This intelligent product delivers straightforward setup, secure operation and the ability to fully control one or more computers from almost anywhere.

Four simultaneous remote users LINDY KVM IP can support four remote users at any one time. All of these may be connected via the IP network port or one may be linked via the modem/ISDN channel.

Audio over IP Full stereo audio is supported both locally and remotely via the IP/modem links.

Local user console

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Remote control via a network connection is nothing new and software-only solutions to facilitate this are commonplace. However, they all present two major drawbacks: a) Special software must be used on all of the computers involved, especially the host, and

b)if that host ceases to operate, the remote user is powerless to intervene.

IP network/

Internet

Modem or ISDN

Modem or ISDN

Modem/ISDN port

This port offers a connection option that can be used alongside, or instead of, the IP network link. It also offers a backup route should the network fail.

The console port allows control of the system(s) by a keyboard, video monitor and mouse connected directly to the

LINDY KVM IP.

Dual formats for flexibility

The LINDY KVM IP supports both DVI digital and analog video types. It also accepts PS/2 or USB-style keyboard and mouse connections.

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The LINDY KVM IP is different and requires only the remote system(s) to run a small utility. The host system can run its usual operating system completely unchanged and needs only to be connected (via its keyboard, video and mouse ports) to the compact LINDY KVM IP box.

It is this external connection to the LINDY KVM IP that keeps the remote user in control. Even in the midst of a system crash, the remote user can still view the host’s condition as if sitting next to it. Additionally, when the power switch option is employed, a host system can be remotely rebooted, no matter how badly it has locked-up.

Digital audio is supported across the IP links, as are digital and analogue video signals. The Virtual Media feature allows remote administrators to easily transfer upgrade files to any host computer.

LINDY KVM IP really starts to excel when it is hooked to a suitable KVMA switch. Then its robust, secure and adaptable operation is available across up to 128 separate host systems.

IP network/Internet

The IP port allows direct connection to an Ethernet-based local network and from there onto the wider Internet.

Alternatively, the robust LINDY KVM IP security system will allow direct connection to the outside world.

Virtual Media feature

Allows an authorised remote user to transfer files and folders to a host computer, such that they appear as though presented locally on removable media (as would a memory stick, CD- ROM or floppy). Via the IP/modem link, the remote user can then control the host and make use of the transferred files and folders. An indispensible feature when remotely upgrading or patching distant host systems.

IP

Access Switch Plus

LOC REM VNC 100 LNK PWR

Main KVM connection

Power switch

OR

	KVM switch	Optional power control
		LINDY KVM IP provides
		the opportunity to attach
		one or more power
		switches. These control
		the supply to the host
One host or many		system(s) and allow the
On its own, the LINDY KVM IP		remote user to hard reset
provides remote access to one host		any host computer that
computer. However, when linked to		has suffered a failure.
a suitable KVMA switch, the remote
user(s) can easily control up to 128
separate host computer.

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