Chapter 1. Introduction
KVM Over the NETTM switches have an Adapter ID function that stores port information like the adapter ID, OS, keyboard language, adapter name, operation modes and more, so that when you move a KVM Adapter Cable from one port to another, the switch recognizes the same adapter cable at the new location. Also, for greater ease of use when moving the adapter cable to another switch, the adapter ID, OS, keyboard language, adapter name, and operation modes of the port stay with the adapter.
With its advanced virtual media features, the KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v
/KN4140v series of switches let you map DVD/CD drives and other storage media to a server. This function allows you to conduct file transfers, installs applications and OS patches, and perform diagnostics remotely. You can upgrade your entire installation from a single remote console located anywhere in the world.
The KN4140v offers dual power supplies so that if one of the power supplies fails, the second power supply automatically takes over. In addition to supporting dual power, the KN4140v guards against power failure from your server room outlets. If your server room has more than one power source, connecting the KN4140v power supplies to different power sources is a wise choice. If one of the server room power supplies loses power, the KN4140v will automatically adjust the power it draws from the second source to keep functioning.
The KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v, and KN4140v models support four temperature sensors that can control up to six fans. The sensors regulate the fans so that they run at optimum speed depending on the server room temperature – throttling down when necessary, to use energy more efficiently and prolong the life of both the fans and the switch.
The KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v, and KN4140v models are also audio enabled. Microphone and speakers are supported on the Local Console for the servers; speakers are supported on the remote users’ computers.
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