APC AP5610, AP5615, AP5616 manual

Installer/User Guide

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Digital KVM Switches

AP5610, AP5615 and AP5616

Contents

Main Page Page Page Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Page Page Page List of Figures LIST OF FIGURES List of Tables LIST OF TABLES 1 Features And Benefits Intelligent cables Virtual Media OSD graphical user interface Video Flash upgradability Web interfac e Authentication and authorization Video Viewer Network Access Software Page 2 Installing And Setting Up The KVM Switch Connecting the KVM switch Connecting a KVM server module to each target device Setting up the network Connecting local peripheral devices Tiering Multiple KVM Switches Installing And Starting Up The Web Interface Supported browsers Launching the web interface Installing And Starting Up The Network Access Software Supported operating systems Hardware configuration requirements Browser requirements Installing the software Page Uninstalling the software Opening the software Setting up the software Rack Mounting A KVM Switch Rack mount safety considerations Installing a rack mounting bracket 3 Controlling The Switching System From The Analog Port Starting The OSD Connecting A User To A Target Device Using The OSD Chapter 3: Basic Operations 19 Configuring The KVM Switch And The OSD Assigning target device names Assigning device types Changing the display behavior Selecting display language Controlling the status flag Setting the keyboard country code Setting KVM switch security Setting The Preemption Warning Managing Target Device Tasks Using The OSD Displaying version information Upgrading the firmware Viewing the display configuration Viewing and disconnecting user connections Resetting the keyboard and mouse Power Controlling Devices Power window PDUs window PDU Settings window PDU Inlets window PDU Outlets window Scanning The Switching System Running Switching System Diagnostics Broadcasting To Target Devices Page 4 About the Network Access Software Window Features Chapter 4: Network Access Software 36 Customizing the window display Adding A KVM Switch Page Page Accessing KVM Switches Accessing Target Devices Page Accessing CPS target devices Page Launching The VNC Or RDP Viewer Customizing Properties General properties Viewing and changing network properties for a KVM switch Viewing and changing network properties for a target device Information properties Connections properties VNC Properties RDP Properties Teln et properties Customizing Options Viewing and changing general options Page HTTP/HTTPS options VNC options RDP options Telnet options Managing Folders Assigning Units Deleting Units Renaming Units Target device naming Managing The Software Database Saving and loading a database Exporting a database Page 5 Accessing Servers From The Web Interface Viewing and Configuring KVM Switch Settings Page Setting up user accounts Locking and unlocking user accounts Enabling and configuring SNMP Enabling individual SNMP traps Viewing and resynchronizing server connections Modifying a server name Viewing and configuring tiered switch connections Viewing the KVM server modules Viewing KVM Switch Version Information KVM server modules sub-category Upgrading Firmware Page Controlling User Status Rebooting Your System Managing KVM Switch Configuration Files Managing User Databases Managing Rack PDUs Page 6 About The Video Viewer Video Session Types Using Preemption Preemption of a user by an administrator Preemption of a local user/administrator by an administrator Using Exclusive Mode Digital Share Mode Sharing a digital connection Using Stealth Mode Page Using Scan Mode Accessing scan mode Setting scan options Managing the scan sequence Using The Thumbnail Viewer Window Features Chapter 6: Video Viewer 85 Adjusting The View Additional video adjustment Adjusting Mouse Options Cursor type Scaling Single cursor mode Adjusting General Options Adjusting The Video Viewer Toolbar Setting the Toolbar Hide Delay time Using Macros Page 7 Virtual Media Overview Before You Begin Virtual media and USB 2.0 constraints Booting a computer using virtual memory Virtual media restrictions Connecting Local Virtual Media Configuring Virtual Media Remotely Enabling/disabling virtual media Setting virtual media options Connecting Virtual Media Remotely Requirements Sharing and preemption considerations Virtual Media sessions Page Page Resetting USB media devices Closing a virtual media session 8 LDAP Authentication Configuration Parameters LDAP parameters LDAP server parameters LDAP search parameters LDAP query parameters Page Page Appendix A: Flash Upgrades APPENDICES Repairing damaged firmware Updating Network Access Software Appendix B: UTP Cabling UTP copper cabling Wiring standards Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Appendix C: Keyboard And Mouse Shortcuts Page Appendix D: Sun Advanced Key Emulation Page Appendix E: Ports Used By The Software Appendix F: Product Specification Page Page Page Appendix G: Getting Help And Technical Assistance Troubleshooting Using the documentation Appendix H: Notices Trademarks