Avocent manual Logout from PS/2 KVM over IP switch, Remote Console Show Remote Console

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Single port PS2 KVM over IP

 

Telnet interface please refer to 5.9.

 

Remove Console

This picture contains the current video buffer content. That means,

 

Preview

it shows what is actually displayed on the desktop of the remote

 

 

host. You can click on the picture to open the Remote Console.

 

Server Power

If serial port is set to IP-Power, the status of the power box is shown

 

Status

“On”. In this case, there is also a button to switch the state of the

 

 

connected power box. The power state of the host can only be

 

 

changed if the IP-Power power box is connected between the

 

 

power supply and the power supply unit of the host system. When

 

 

using the serial port for other purposes, the server power status is

 

 

set to unavailable.

 

Table 5.1: Meaning of the main menu PS/2 KVM over IP switch features

5.2.3 Logout from PS/2 KVM over IP switch

This link logs out the current user and presents a new login screen. Please note that an automatic logout will be performed in case there is no activity for half an hour.

5.3 Remote Console

5.3.1 Show Remote Console

The Remote Console is the redirected screen, keyboard and mouse of the remote host system PS/2 KVM over IP switch controls.

Starting the Remote Console causes an additional window popping up that contains a copy of the screen of your host system (see Figure 5.4). The Remote Console will behave exactly in the same way as if you were sitting directly in front of the screen of your remote system. That means keyboard and mouse can be used in the usual way. However, be aware of the fact that the remote system will react to keyboard and mouse actions with a slight delay. The delay depends on the bandwidth of the line over which you are connected to PS/2 KVM over IP switch.

Figure 5.4: Remote Console window showing a Windows 2000 desktop screen

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Contents Rev USER’S ManualTable of Contents Troubleshooting PIN Assigments Certificates Initial IP configuration Quick Installation GuideInstallation PS/2 KVM over IP hardware installationRemote Console Web interfaceSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Introduction When the server is up and runningFeatures When the server is deadTechnical specifications Model No Package contentsSingle port PS/2 KVM over IP Switch AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter Optional Cable diagrams PS/2 CableSystem requirement Model No VGA CableOperation Overview Hardware installationStep Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Initial configuration via Dhcp server ConfigurationConnecting Ethernet Initial ConfigurationHost system mouse settings Initial configuration via serial interfaceIP autoconfiguration Mouse, Keyboard and Video configurationPrerequisites UsageInternet Explorer showing the encryption key length Login into PS/2 KVM over IP switch and logoutMain Screen Single port PS2 KVM over IP Remote Console Show Remote Console Logout from PS/2 KVM over IP switchDescription of Remote Console Options Ctrl AltSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronization 3 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Mouse Synchronization IntroductionLimitations of the mouse synchronization Single and Double Mouse ModeVideo settings Video Settings through the HTML-FrontendPC Setting Video Settings through the remote consoleSSL Settings SSL Certificate Management Security settingsLocality/City Common nameOrganizational unit OrganizationCountry Challenge PasswordMouse / Keyboard Settings Host Interface State/ProvinceNoise filter Mouse Mode -Fixed mouse speedEnable local video port USB Mouse TypeRemote Console Type User Specific SettingsVideo quality and speed User select boxNetwork Settings Secondary DNS Server IP address IP auto configurationGateway IP address Primary DNS Server IP addressBandwidth limitation Disable Enterprise ManagementHttp port Telnet portSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Modem Serial SettingsConfiguration login Inline power moduleModem Init String Modem SettingsUser Settings Serial line speedUser name PasswordConfirm password Existing user1 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Board Summary MaintenanceMaintenance features 5.8.2.1 Event Log Event Log Settings Smtp Log Internal LogNFS Log Snmp LogLog Event Assignments Update Firmware Date/Time SettingSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Logout Access via TelnetHelp ClsTerminal TroubleshootingCE Certificate CertificatesPin Assignments Single port PS2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table C.1 Key Names

PS/2 KVM specifications

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