Minicom Advanced Systems 5 manual Configuring the system components, Defining the KVM switches

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KVM.NET

4. Configuring the system components

You must configure the system by inputting details of the:

∙KVM switches connected to IP Access units

∙Target servers connected to the KVM switches / IP Access units

∙IP Access units

As explained in the pre-installation guidelines, Appendix A on page 46 contains a list of all the details you need to prepare.

4.1 Defining the KVM switches

You must define all the KVM switch types that are physically connected to the systems IP Access units.

To define the KVM switch types:

From the menu, expand Settings see Figure 4.

Click here to expand the Settings list

Figure 4 Settings

1. Select KVM Switches. A list of KVM switches appears see Figure 5.

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Contents KVM.net User Guide Copyright Table of Contents Accessing the system as a User Introduction Key featuresSystem components Pre-installation guidelinesTerminology Pointer tab Obtaining an IP address via Dhcp Connecting and setting up the systemConnecting the hardware Initial SettingsAccessing the KVM.net Manager from a remote location Changing the Root user’s passwordSetting the system’s date and time Accessing the KVM.net Manager from outside a FirewallDisplaying the Web interface IP Access statusDefining the KVM switches Configuring the system componentsCreating Target servers Importing a new KVM SwitchNew from scratch- General tab Advanced tab elements Mouse parametersGeneral tab elements Deleting Targets Configuring the IP Access unitsGeneral tab elements Assigning a name to an IP Access unitTarget tab elements KVM Switches tab elementsNetwork tab Network tab elementsSerial tab Serial tab elementsAdvanced button Deleting an IP Access unit Forming users into groups Using the system an overviewGeneral tab elements Creating a userTargets tab elements All Users list User summaryDeleting a User Creating a User GroupMembers tab Members tab elementsUsers Group tab Adding Users to a GroupDeleting Users from a Group When editing a User Select User Groups / All UsersAssociating User/Groups with Targets Deleting from the menu Expand User Groups When editing a Target Select Target Sets / All TargetsDisassociating a User/Group from a Target Deleting a User GroupCreate Target Set General tab Creating a Target SetDeleting from the menu Expand Target Sets Users tab elementsDeleting a Target Set Target Sets Associating Target servers with Target SetsAdvanced tab elements Creating ProfilesCreating a Target Profile Right-clickDevice Profiles. New Profile appears Creating an IP Access ProfileNetwork tab elements Serial tab elements Backup Maintenance featuresUpgrading the KVM.net/IP Access firmware Schedule Backup elementsAccount policy Password policyAccount blocking Idle timeoutExiting the KVM.net Manager system General Administration of the systemUpdating the system Activity Log Rebooting KVM.net Manager systemShutting down the KVM.net Manager system Status column Accessing the system as a UserMy Properties Accessing an IP Access unit directlyConnecting to a Target server Navigating the Web displayTechnical Specifications Appendix a Regional Offices