KVM Over the NET™ User Manual
Hot Plugging
The KVM Over the NETTM switch supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down.
Note: If the server’s Operating System does not support hot plugging, this function may not work properly.
The Adapter ID Function
Adapter Cable information that includes the Adapter ID, port name, OS, keyboard language, and access mode is stored on the adapter. The Adapter ID function stores this information, as well as the adapter cable’s configuration information (such as access rights, etc.), in the switch’s database.
When you move a server together with its adapter cable from one port to another, you don’t have to reconfigure its settings – the Adapter ID function restores them at the new location. The only change is in the port number.
When moving the server and adapter cable to another switch, however, only the information that is stored on the adapter is retained. For the other settings you must either reconfigure them, or use the Port Utilities export/function (see page 84) to restore them.
Since port settings are stored with the adapter, if you move a server to a new port without its original adapter; or if you connect a different server to the adapter, you must manually configure the port settings for the new server. See Port Utilities, page 84 for port configuration details.
Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to power off the switch, or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, wait 10 seconds before powering it back on. The servers should not be affected by this, but if any of them should fail, simply restart them.
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