Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KVM Over the NETTM series of switches are IP-based KVM control units that allow both local and remote operators to monitor and access multiple servers from a single console. A single KN4140v can control up to 40 servers, and by cascading up to 40 compatible 16 port switches, as many as 640 servers can be controlled on a complete two stage installation.

The switches are differentiated according to the number of buses they support and the number of KVM ports they provide – as shown in the table below:

Model

Bus Support

KVM Ports

 

 

 

KN2124v

1 Local; 2 Remote

24

KN2140v

1 Local; 2 Remote

40

 

 

 

KN4124v

1 Local; 4 Remote

24

 

 

 

KN4140v

1 Local; 4 Remote

40

 

 

 

KN2116A

1 Local; 2 Remote

16

 

 

 

KN2132

1 Local; 2 Remote

32

 

 

 

KN4116

1 Local; 4 Remote

16

 

 

 

KN4132

1 Local; 4 Remote

32

Each bus permits a separate user session so that up to three (1 Local; 2 Remote) or five (1 Local; 4 Remote) concurrent independent connections to the attached servers can take place.

Remote

21 - 40

Remote

TCP/IP

1 - 20

Remote

Local

Remote

1