KVM Over the NET™ User Manual

Since KVM Over the NETTM switches use TCP/IP for their communications protocol, they can be accessed via their IP addresses from anywhere on the LAN, WAN, or Internet – whether the connecting computer is located down the hall, down the street, or half-way around the world. Remote operators can log in via their browser or make use of stand-alone Windows or Java GUI applications. Java allows the switches to work with JRE (Sun’s Java Runtime Environment) enabled operating systems – ensuring multi-platform operability.

The client software allows operators to exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the servers attached to the KVM Over the NETTM switches as if they were present locally and working on the equipment directly.

Up to 32 users can share the switch’s buses. A Message Board feature allows them to communicate with each other to facilitate port sharing.

Administrators can handle a multitude of maintenance tasks with ease – from installing and running GUI applications, to BIOS level troubleshooting, routine monitoring, concurrent maintenance, system administration, rebooting and even pre-booting functions.

Local console operation is easily accomplished either by entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard with a full screen GUI display.

Monitoring the installation’s activities couldn’t be easier. An convenient Auto Scan feature permits automatic switching from port to ports at user-specified intervals, while the Panel Array Mode can display the video output of up to 40 servers at the same time.

The switches feature RJ-45 connectors allowing them to use CAT 5e cable to link to the servers. This space-saving innovation means that a full 16, 24, 32 or 40 port switch can be conveniently installed in a 1U system rack, and the installation can take advantage of the internal network wiring built into most modern commercial buildings.

Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the switch intercepts keyboard input directly, there is no need to get involved in complex software installation routines, or to be concerned with incompatibility problems.

Since the firmware is upgradeable over the Net, you can stay current with the latest functionality improvements simply by downloading firmware updates from our website as they become available.

With its advanced security features, the KVM Over the NETTM switch provides the fastest, most reliable, most cost effective way to remotely access and manage widely distributed multiple server installations.

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