Avocent KVM over IP switch user manual Unit Reset

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Warning

This process is not reversible and might take some minutes. Make sure the PS/2 IP-KVM switch 's power supply will not be interrupted during the update process, because this may cause an unusable card.

•Thirdly, after the firmware has been stored, the panel will request you to reset the PS/2 IP-KVM switch manually. Half a minute after the reset, the PS/2 IP-KVM switch will run with the new firmware version and should be accessible. However, you are requested to login once again.

Warning

The three-stage firmware update process and complete consistency check are making a mistake in updating the firmware almost impossible. However, only experienced staff members or administrators should perform a firmware update. Make sure the PS/2 IP-KVM switch 's power supply will not be interrupted!

6.5.4Unit Reset

Figure 6-34. Unit Reset

This section allows you to reset specific parts of the device. This involves the both keyboard and mouse, the video engine and the IP-KVM itself. Resetting the card itself is mainly needed to activate a newly updated firmware. It will close all current connections to the administration console and to the Remote Console.

The whole process will take about half a minute. Resetting sub devices (e.g. video engine) will take some seconds only and does not result in closing connections. To reset a certain

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Contents USER’S Manual RevTable of Contents Menu Options Initial IP configuration Quick Installation GuideInstallation Video modesWeb interface Remote Console16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Introduction When the server is up and runningWhen the sever is dead Features Package contents Model No port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Technical specifications Model No Port PS/2 IP-KVM switchCable diagrams PS/2 Cable System requirement Model No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switchModel No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switch VGA CablePS/2 to DB9 adapter Optional Operation Overview Hardware installationConnecting PS/2 IP-KVM switch to the host system StepLocal console Internet Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Initial configuration via Dhcp server ConfigurationInitial Configuration PS/2 IP-KVM switch Setup ToolAuthentication IP-KVM switch setup toolKeyboard, Mouse and Video configuration Initial configuration via serial consoleIP autoconfiguration IP addressHost system mouse settings 3.1 PS/2 IP-KVM switch keyboard settingsRemote Mouse Settings Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronizationRecommended Mouse Settings Windows XP Mouse SettingsSingle and Double Mouse Mode Special Mouse DriverTelnet UsagePrerequisites ¾ The Membrane Buttons Port PS/2 IP-KVM Switch PC port LED Indication¾ 7-Segment Bank LED Indication ¾ Reset Button Bank Bank button and PC 8/16 8/16 buttonKeyboard Hot Key Commands To select PC port To get out of Auto Scan Mode, Press any key or Space barDaisy Chain Connection Hot PlugOn Screen Display Operation 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Login into the PS/2 IP-KVM switch and logout Login screenNavigation MainLogout from the PS/2 IP-KVM switch Remote Console General descriptionMain Window Remote Console Control BarExclusive Access Monitor OnlyScaling Mouse HandlingVideo Settings Local CursorReset all Modes PhaseReset this Mode BrightnessSoft Keyboard Save changesUndo Changes Remote Console Status Line 14. Remote Console Confirmation DialogRemote Control KVM Console Menu Options16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Change Password Users And GroupsKVM Settings User Console15. User Console Settings Part 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 17. Keyboard and Mouse Settings Keyboard/Mouse18. Video Settings Video4Device Settings Network16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Dynamic DNS 20. Dynamic DNS16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Security 22. Device Security23. Certificate Settings Certificate24. SSL Certificate Upload Serial Port 25. Serial Port16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Date And Time 27. Date and TimeEvent Log 29. Event Log16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Device Information Board SummaryReset Functions 32. Event Log ListUpdate Firmware 33. Update FirmwareUnit Reset 34. Unit ResetTroubleshooting Certificates CE CertificatePin Assignments Single port PS/2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table B.1 Key Names Video Modes