Table of Contents

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List of Figures	ix
List of Tables	x
Chapter 1: Product Overview	1
Features And Benefits	1
Intelligent cables	1
Virtual Media	2
OSD graphical user interface	3
Video	3
Flash upgradability	3
Web interface	3
Authentication and authorization	3
Video Viewer	4
Network Access Software	4
Modem	5
Chapter 2: Installation	6
Installing And Setting Up The KVM Switch	6
Connecting the KVM switch	6
Connecting a KVM server module to each target device	7
Setting up the network	7
Connecting local peripheral devices	8
Tiering Multiple KVM Switches	9
Installing And Starting Up The Web Interface	10
Supported browsers	10
Launching the web interface	10
Installing And Starting Up The Network Access Software	11
Supported operating systems	11
Hardware configuration requirements	11
Browser requirements	11
Installing the software	11
Uninstalling the software	13

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Digital KVM Switches Japanese Notification Korean Notification USA Notification Canadian Notification APC KVM Switch Power On Table of Contents Basic Operations Network Access Software Video Viewer 100 Viii List of Figures Table C.2 Tree view control keyboard and mouse shortcuts Table E.1 Ports Used by Network Access SoftwareTable C.3 Unit list keyboard and mouse operations Table D.1 Sun Key Emulation Intelligent cables Features And Benefits Examples of KVM server modules Virtual Media OSD graphical user interface Authentication and authorizationVideo Flash upgradability Video Viewer Network Access SoftwareEthernet 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 To connect local peripheral devices to the KVM switches Connecting local peripheral devicesAdjusting mouse settings Verifying Ethernet connections AP5602 switch tiered ACI port Tiering Multiple KVM SwitchesLocal user AP5615 switch main To tier multiple KVM switches Installing And Starting Up The Web InterfaceSupported browsers Launching the web interface Hardware configuration requirements Installing And Starting Up The Network Access SoftwareInstalling the software Supported operating systems Mount -t iso9660 devicefile mountpoint To install on Linux operating systemsDuring installation To uninstall the software on Linux Uninstalling the softwareOpening the software To open the software on Microsoft Windows Setting up the software Rack Mounting a KVM SwitchRack mount safety considerations To set up the software To install a rack mounting bracket Installing a rack mounting bracket Starting The OSD Controlling The Switching System From The Analog Port To set a screen delay Connecting a User To a Target DeviceOSD interface status symbols Symbol Description To select a target device To disconnect the user from a target device Using The OSDTo select the previously selected target device To configure the KVM switch and the OSD interface Configuring The KVM Switch And The OSD To assign names to target devices To access the Names windowAssigning target device names Changing the display behavior Assigning device types Controlling the status flag Selecting display languageTo select a key combination to start the OSD interface To select a language for the OSD To specify the status-flag settings Setting the keyboard country codeClick Setup Flag Click Set Position To enable the screen saver Setting KVM switch securityTo disable the screen saver To change the keyboard country code To set or change a password Setting The Preemption WarningTo disable password protection To view or change the preemption warning settings To access the Commands window Managing Target Device Tasks Using The OSDDisplaying version information To view version information Viewing and disconnecting user connections Viewing the display configurationResetting the keyboard and mouse Upgrading the firmware Power window Power Controlling DevicesTo reset the local mouse and keyboard To turn on, turn off or cycle power to a device To view/modify PDU settings PDU Settings windowClick Setup PDUs PDUs window To view/modify PDU Outlet settings To view/modify PDU Inlet settingsPDU Inlets window PDU Outlets window To add target devices to the scan list Scanning The Switching System To start the Scan mode Running Switching System DiagnosticsTo cancel scan mode Diagnostic test details Test Description To access the Broadcast window To run diagnostic testsDiagnostic test details Broadcasting To Target Devices To turn broadcasting off To broadcast to selected target devices Window Features About the Network Access Software 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 Enable the Launch built-in application checkbox Accessing CPS target devicesTo search for a target device in the local database To auto search by typing in the Unit list To configure Telnet access directly to a server Customizing Properties Launching The VNC Or RDP ViewerGeneral properties To view or change general properties To view or change network properties for a KVM switch Viewing and changing network properties for a KVM switchViewing and changing network properties for a target device Information properties VNC Properties Connections propertiesTo change information properties To view connections properties To change RDP properties RDP PropertiesTo change VNC properties To change Telnet properties Telnet properties Viewing and changing general options Customizing Options Custom field names Default browserTo change custom field names Selected view on startup HTTP/HTTPS options To view or change the default browserDirectDraw support Windows only To view or change DirectDraw support RDP options VNC optionsTo change VNC options To change RDP options To change Telnet options Telnet options To create a folder Managing FoldersAssigning Units To delete a unit Deleting Units 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 Saving and loading a database Managing The Software DatabaseExporting a database To save a database To export a database Viewing and Configuring KVM Switch Settings Accessing Servers From The Web InterfaceTo change the network settings Web Interface Server Status Symbols Symbol Description Click the KVM Switch- Sessions To change sessions settings User Access Level Rights Appliance Operations Administrator Setting up user accountsTo add or modify a user User Locking and unlocking user accounts To change the user passwordTo delete a user To unlock an account To disable the Security Lockout feature Enabling and configuring SnmpTo configure general Snmp settings To specify the length of time a user account remains locked Enabling individual Snmp traps Viewing and configuring tiered switch connectionsViewing and resynchronizing server connections 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 To upgrade KVM server module firmware individually Rebooting Your SystemControlling User Status To disconnect a user session To reboot your system Managing KVM Switch Configuration FilesTo read and save a configuration file from a KVM switch 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 To configure a device connected to a rack PDU To configure a rack PDUManaging Rack PDUs To control the state of a device connected to a rack PDU Web Interface About The Video Viewer To access 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 To preempt the current user Preemption of a local user/administrator by an administrator To access the Video Viewer in exclusive mode Using Exclusive ModeTo enable exclusive KVM sessions on a KVM switch To configure a KVM switch to share KVM sessions Digital Share ModeSharing a digital connection To share a digital connection To enable stealth KVM sessions on a KVM switch Using Stealth Mode To monitor a target device in stealth mode Accessing scan mode Using Scan ModeSetting scan options To access scan mode Managing the scan sequence Using The Thumbnail Viewer To set target device credentials from the Thumbnail Viewer Video Viewer To enable full screen mode Adjusting The ViewTo disable full screen mode To enable automatic or manual scaling Manual Video Adjust window Additional video adjustment To change the mouse cursor setting Adjusting Mouse OptionsManual Video Adjust window areas Area Description Cursor type Single cursor mode Adjusting General OptionsTo change the terminating keystroke for single cursor mode To adjust general options Using Macros Adjusting The Video Viewer ToolbarSetting the Toolbar Hide Delay time 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 Virtual media restrictions Booting a computer using virtual memory Configuring Virtual Media Remotely Connecting Local Virtual MediaTo enable or disable virtual media Enabling/disabling virtual media Setting virtual media options Connecting Virtual Media RemotelyTo set virtual media options using the web interface Click the Configure tab, then click Appliance Virtual Media Sharing and preemption considerations RequirementsVirtual Media sessions Virtual media window Virtual media session settings Setting Description Virtual media session settingsTo open a virtual media session To map a virtual media drive To display virtual media drive details To unmap a virtual media drive Closing a virtual media session Resetting USB media devicesClick USB Reset Ldap parameters Ldap Authentication Configuration ParametersLdap authentication priority To configure Ldap server parameters To configure Ldap authentication priority parametersSelect Appliance Authentication Server Ldap server parameters Ldap query parameters To configure Ldap search parametersSelect Appliance Authentication Search KVM switch and target device query modes Select Appliance Authentication Query To configure Ldap query parametersSetting up Active Directory for performing queries 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 Table B.1 UTP wiring standards Pin Wiring standardsAppendix B UTP Cabling UTP copper cabling Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Table C.1 Divider pane keyboard and mouse shortcuts Appendix C Keyboard And Mouse Shortcuts 110 Table D.1 Sun Key Emulation Sun Key US PS/2 Key Combination Appendix D Sun Advanced Key Emulation 112 TCP Appendix E Ports Used By The Software Serial Port Appendix F Product SpecificationNetwork Connection 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 Trademarks Appendix H NoticesPage APC 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