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except from the host.

CD-ROM Web Server Requirements:

•Data must be hosted on a web server that the SV1115IPEXT can access directly.

•An image of a bootable CD-ROM disk can be used by the BIOS to boot an operating system.

•The image file itself may be any size, but it will typically be less than 700 megabytes. Normally this file will be an ISO image (an ISO-9660 file system) but any disk image may be used.

•Web server must support “byte ranges”. Persistent connections are used, if available, as this greatly improves performance. “Read-only” access is provided; writing is not supported.

•CD-Rom block size must be 2048 bytes. Unfortunately, XA-Data type tracks are not supported.

Booting from USB Disk

If the host computer's BIOS supports USB boot devices, it is possible to boot from the emulated CD-ROM or floppy. This allows complete operating system replacement without any on-site intervention.

The first step is getting a bootable disk image onto the emulated floppy or CD-ROM. For CD-ROM images, you will need an ISO image from a disk that contains special bits to enable boot (“El Torito” standard). Nothing special is needed when reading the ISO from a working, bootable CD-ROM. To create a bootable floppy, you can format the emulated floppy from the target system, or read the data from a working boot floppy. This can be done from Windows using Disk Copy (right click on the drive letter in the Windows Explorer) or by using a program like “RAWRITE”.

Once you have a bootable image (CD-ROM or floppy) working on the Server Remote Control unit, you must adjust your BIOS settings to tell it to boot from a USB device. NOTE: You must select USB CD-ROMas the boot device for the BIOS, if using a CD- ROM image and USB Floppy if using a floppy image.

Clicking on Logout will terminate your Web Interface section. To re-initiate the Web Interface, you will be required to re-enter your username and password.

To launch or disconnect a Virtual Network connection with the controlled computer, click on Connect or Disconnect as appropriate

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Contents External KVM control over IP FCC Compliance Statement Table of Contents Accessing the VNC Interface Disk Control menu Using the Ipmi featureUsing the Modem feature Optimizing performanceSerial Remote Control operation Introduction Features ContentsRequired Cables and Hardware All applicationsConfiguration via serial port To install the SV1115IPEXT into a rack or cabinetTo add a redundant power supply To use the optional dedicated WAN portInstalling the SV1115IPEXT Connecting the Unit to the Host Computer and NetworkPage Page To connect console devices WindowsLinux, Unix and X-Windows Configuring SV1115IPEXTWindows XP and Windows Server Web Configuration Using Dhcp Web Configuration Using Static IP Subnet Mask Default GatewayIP Address Device Name noneTerminal Configuration Using a Serial Cable Using the Web Interface Login ScreenWeb Interface Introduction Main Menu selections Floppy mode RAMdisk modeCD-ROM Mode Disk FormatsBooting from USB Disk CD-ROM Web Server RequirementsDomain Name Server optional Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpIP Addresses and Routing Ethernet Address MAC Address Ethernet BridgingUser Accounts Machine NameOther identification details LocationContact Name Network AddressAuto Self Upgrade Manual Upload Purchase OptionsUsing the Terminal Interface via Serial Port Help MenuSite map Menu Copyright MenuNative VNC Client Accessing the VNC InterfaceWeb Interface Using the VNC Menu Use a command like this vncviewer -bgr233 -tunnelSSH Tunnel with Native VNC client Welcome WindowBribar Feature Main Menu Page Video Tuning Menu VirtKeys MenuChoose the best video mode Getting Peak PerformanceNetwork performance Using the Advanced Video Tuning FeatureNoisy video cards Page Disk Control Menu BackgroundHost Computer Requirements If the Host Computer Does Not Support IpmiConnecting the SV1115IPEXT for Ipmi Control Configuring Ipmi on the SV1115IPEXTAccessing the Status Screen Accessing Ipmi Controls Connecting a Modem Modem configuration Configuring the Remote Connection Accessing the Web InterfaceFinish Https//99.99.99.99Starting PPP for auth on port… Troubleshooting GuideHttps VNC clear-text VNC SSL secured SSH Performance Notes Modem hang up. Resetting Timeout during login process. Giving upConnecting Serial Remote Control Modules to the SV1115IPEXT Modem init chat script failedPage Operating Notes Advanced Configuration Using the Integrated SSH ShellRemote Login via SSH What is a security certificate? Stty -crtscts /dev/serial portAbout Security Certificate Warnings Can I prevent the warning from occurring?Troubleshooting Choose Preferences Mouse Certificate warning shown when connecting via HttpsDont set LAN and WAN to the same IP Address Specifications General SpecificationsSpecifications Cont’d About StarTech.com