Virtual Media, Examples of KVM server modules | APC AP5615, AP5616

Chapter 1: Product Overview	2

NOTE: A power supply (APC part number AP5640) is needed to provide power up to four of these Serial Server Modules.

•KVM PS/2 Server Module (AP5630) - PS/2 connectors without virtual media capability

•KVM USB Server Module (AP5631) - USB connectors without virtual media capability.

•KVM Sun Server Module (AP5632) - VGA or 13W3 connectors without virtual media capability.

KVM PS/2 server module

KVM USB server module

Figure 1.1: Examples of KVM server modules

These intelligent KVM server modules with CAT5 design reduce cable clutter while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of the KVM server module simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique target device identification codes for each attached target device. This integrated intelligence enhances security and prevents unauthorized access to a target device through cable manipulation. The KVM server module receives power directly from the target device and provides Keep Alive functionality when the KVM switch is not turned on.

NOTE: A power supply (APC part number AP5640) is needed to provide power to the serial server module.

The KVM server modules enable direct KVM connectivity to target devices attached to the KVM switch. Each KVM switch has at least 16 target device interface ports for connecting KVM server modules.

The KVM server modules that work with the KVM switch support target devices with PS/2, Sun, Serial and USB ports. When using the On Screen Display (OSD) interface in conjunction with KVM server modules, you can easily switch between platforms.

Virtual Media

You can open a virtual media session to target devices connected to supported KVM switches with a KVM USB VM server module. A USB media device can be attached to the KVM switch and made available to any target device connected to the KVM switch with a KVM USB VM server module. Use virtual media to move data between a target device and USB media devices connected to the KVM switch. You can install, upgrade, or recover the operating system; update the BIOS code; or start the target device from a USB drive through the virtual media capabilities of the KVM

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APC AP5615, AP5616, AP5610 manual Virtual Media, Examples of KVM server modules

Contents

Digital KVM Switches USA Notification Canadian Notification Japanese Notification Korean Notification APC KVM Switch Power On Table of Contents Basic Operations Network Access Software Video Viewer 100 Viii List of Figures Table C.3 Unit list keyboard and mouse operations Table E.1 Ports Used by Network Access SoftwareTable C.2 Tree view control keyboard and mouse shortcuts Table D.1 Sun Key Emulation Features And Benefits Intelligent cables Virtual Media Examples of KVM server modules Video Authentication and authorizationOSD graphical user interface Flash upgradability Ethernet Network Access SoftwareVideo Viewer Target devices Modem To connect and turn on the KVM switch Installing And Setting Up The KVM SwitchConnecting the KVM switch To connect a KVM server module to a target device Connecting a KVM server module to each target deviceSetting up the network Adjusting mouse settings Connecting local peripheral devicesTo connect local peripheral devices to the KVM switches Verifying Ethernet connections AP5602 switch tiered ACI port Tiering Multiple KVM SwitchesLocal user AP5615 switch main Supported browsers Installing And Starting Up The Web InterfaceTo tier multiple KVM switches Launching the web interface Installing the software Installing And Starting Up The Network Access SoftwareHardware configuration requirements Supported operating systems Mount -t iso9660 devicefile mountpoint To install on Linux operating systemsDuring installation Opening the software Uninstalling the softwareTo uninstall the software on Linux To open the software on Microsoft Windows Rack mount safety considerations Rack Mounting a KVM SwitchSetting up the software To set up the software Installing a rack mounting bracket To install a rack mounting bracket Controlling The Switching System From The Analog Port Starting The OSD OSD interface status symbols Symbol Description Connecting a User To a Target DeviceTo set a screen delay To select a target device To disconnect the user from a target device Using The OSDTo select the previously selected target device Configuring The KVM Switch And The OSD To configure the KVM switch and the OSD interface To assign names to target devices To access the Names windowAssigning target device names Assigning device types Changing the display behavior To select a key combination to start the OSD interface Selecting display languageControlling the status flag To select a language for the OSD Click Setup Flag Setting the keyboard country codeTo specify the status-flag settings Click Set Position To disable the screen saver Setting KVM switch securityTo enable the screen saver To change the keyboard country code To disable password protection Setting The Preemption WarningTo set or change a password To view or change the preemption warning settings Displaying version information Managing Target Device Tasks Using The OSDTo access the Commands window To view version information Resetting the keyboard and mouse Viewing the display configurationViewing and disconnecting user connections Upgrading the firmware To reset the local mouse and keyboard Power Controlling DevicesPower window To turn on, turn off or cycle power to a device Click Setup PDUs PDU Settings windowTo view/modify PDU settings PDUs window PDU Inlets window To view/modify PDU Inlet settingsTo view/modify PDU Outlet settings PDU Outlets window Scanning The Switching System To add target devices to the scan list To cancel scan mode Running Switching System DiagnosticsTo start the Scan mode Diagnostic test details Test Description Diagnostic test details To run diagnostic testsTo access the Broadcast window Broadcasting To Target Devices To broadcast to selected target devices To turn broadcasting off About the Network Access Software Window Features Network Access Software Customizing the window display Adding a KVM SwitchTo manually add a KVM switch with an assigned IP address To discover a KVM switch by IP address Network Access Software To log in to a KVM switch Accessing KVM SwitchesAccessing Target Devices To access a target device To search for a target device in the local database Accessing CPS target devicesEnable the Launch built-in application checkbox To auto search by typing in the Unit list To configure Telnet access directly to a server General properties Launching The VNC Or RDP ViewerCustomizing Properties To view or change general properties Viewing and changing network properties for a target device Viewing and changing network properties for a KVM switchTo view or change network properties for a KVM switch Information properties To change information properties Connections propertiesVNC Properties To view connections properties To change RDP properties RDP PropertiesTo change VNC properties Telnet properties To change Telnet properties Customizing Options Viewing and changing general options To change custom field names Default browserCustom field names Selected view on startup DirectDraw support Windows only To view or change the default browserHTTP/HTTPS options To view or change DirectDraw support To change VNC options VNC optionsRDP options To change RDP options Telnet options To change Telnet options To create a folder Managing FoldersAssigning Units Deleting Units To delete a unit To rename a unit Type, Site, Department or Folder Renaming UnitsTo delete a target device Type, Site, Department or Folder Sorting Target device namingTarget device name displays Exporting a database Managing The Software DatabaseSaving and loading a database To save a database To export a database To change the network settings Accessing Servers From The Web InterfaceViewing and Configuring KVM Switch Settings Web Interface Server Status Symbols Symbol Description To change sessions settings Click the KVM Switch- Sessions To add or modify a user Setting up user accountsUser Access Level Rights Appliance Operations Administrator User To delete a user To change the user passwordLocking and unlocking user accounts To unlock an account To configure general Snmp settings Enabling and configuring SnmpTo disable the Security Lockout feature To specify the length of time a user account remains locked Viewing and resynchronizing server connections Viewing and configuring tiered switch connectionsEnabling individual Snmp traps Modifying a server name KVM server modules sub-category Viewing KVM Switch Version InformationViewing the KVM server modules To view version information for a KVM server module To reset a KVM server moduleUpgrading Firmware To simultaneously upgrade multiple KVM server modules To upgrade KVM switch firmwareClick the Upgrade KVM switch Firmware button Controlling User Status Rebooting Your SystemTo upgrade KVM server module firmware individually To disconnect a user session To read and save a configuration file from a KVM switch Managing KVM Switch Configuration FilesTo reboot your system To restore a configuration file to a KVM switch Managing User Databases To save a user database from a KVM switchTo restore a user database file to an KVM switch Managing Rack PDUs To configure a rack PDUTo configure a device connected to a rack PDU To control the state of a device connected to a rack PDU Web Interface To access the Video Viewer About The Video Viewer Video session types Session types Icons Description Video Session TypesTo close a Video Viewer session Icon is visible for a scan mode session Using PreemptionPreemption of a user by an administrator Preemption of a local user/administrator by an administrator To preempt the current user To access the Video Viewer in exclusive mode Using Exclusive ModeTo enable exclusive KVM sessions on a KVM switch Sharing a digital connection Digital Share ModeTo configure a KVM switch to share KVM sessions To share a digital connection Using Stealth Mode To enable stealth KVM sessions on a KVM switch To monitor a target device in stealth mode Setting scan options Using Scan ModeAccessing scan mode To access scan mode Using The Thumbnail Viewer Managing the scan sequence To set target device credentials from the Thumbnail Viewer Video Viewer To disable full screen mode Adjusting The ViewTo enable full screen mode To enable automatic or manual scaling Additional video adjustment Manual Video Adjust window Manual Video Adjust window areas Area Description Adjusting Mouse OptionsTo change the mouse cursor setting Cursor type To change the terminating keystroke for single cursor mode Adjusting General OptionsSingle cursor mode To adjust general options Setting the Toolbar Hide Delay time Adjusting The Video Viewer ToolbarUsing Macros To change the Toolbar Hide Delay time To display macro groups in the Macros menu Sending macrosSelecting the macro group to display Virtual media and USB 2.0 constraints Virtual Media OverviewBefore You Begin Booting a computer using virtual memory Virtual media restrictions To enable or disable virtual media Connecting Local Virtual MediaConfiguring Virtual Media Remotely Enabling/disabling virtual media To set virtual media options using the web interface Connecting Virtual Media RemotelySetting virtual media options Click the Configure tab, then click Appliance Virtual Media Virtual Media sessions RequirementsSharing and preemption considerations Virtual media window To open a virtual media session Virtual media session settingsVirtual media session settings Setting Description To map a virtual media drive To unmap a virtual media drive To display virtual media drive details Closing a virtual media session Resetting USB media devicesClick USB Reset Ldap parameters Ldap Authentication Configuration ParametersLdap authentication priority Select Appliance Authentication Server To configure Ldap authentication priority parametersTo configure Ldap server parameters Ldap server parameters Ldap query parameters To configure Ldap search parametersSelect Appliance Authentication Search KVM switch and target device query modes Setting up Active Directory for performing queries To configure Ldap query parametersSelect Appliance Authentication Query To set up group queries To upgrade the KVM switch firmware using the web interface Appendix a Flash UpgradesRepairing damaged firmware To repair damaged firmware Updating Network Access SoftwareTo update Network Access Software Appendix B UTP Cabling Wiring standardsTable B.1 UTP wiring standards Pin UTP copper cabling Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Appendix C Keyboard And Mouse Shortcuts Table C.1 Divider pane keyboard and mouse shortcuts 110 Appendix D Sun Advanced Key Emulation Table D.1 Sun Key Emulation Sun Key US PS/2 Key Combination 112 Appendix E Ports Used By The Software TCP Network Connection Appendix F Product SpecificationSerial Port Local Port User Consoles Safety and EMC approvals and markingsAmbient atmospheric condition ratings 116 117 Appendix G Getting Help And Technical Assistance TroubleshootingUsing the documentation Appendix H Notices 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