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switch. Virtual media can be connected directly to the supported KVM switch using one of the four USB ports on the switch.
OSD graphical user interface
The KVM switch uses the OSD interface, which has menus to configure the switching system and select computers. You can list target devices by unique name, eID (electronic ID) or port number.
Security
Use the OSD interface to protect the switching system with a screen saver password. After a
Operation modes
The OSD user interface provides four operation modes for system administration of the KVM switch. Use these modes (Broadcast, Scan, Switch and Share) to manage the switching activities. See Chapter 3, “Basic Operations”, beginning on page 16, for more information.
Video
The KVM switch provides optimal resolution for VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. You can achieve resolutions up to 1280 x 1024.
Flash upgradability
Upgrade the KVM switch at any time through the network port to ensure the KVM switch is always running the most current available version of firmware. See “Appendix A” beginning on page 105 for more information.
Web interface
The web interface is launched directly from the KVM switch, and any servers connected to the KVM switch are automatically detected. You can use the web interface to configure KVM switches from a web browser. Launch the Viewer from the web interface to establish KVM and virtual media sessions to target devices.
Authentication and authorization
Depending on how each KVM switch is configured, you can authenticate and authorize users by using either the KVM switch database or the Lightweight Directory Assistance Protocol (LDAP). LDAP is a
After users log in to a KVM switch, their credentials (user name and password) are cached for the duration of the session.
