Avocent SPC420 manual IQ module, Java, KVM session profiles, KVM switch, Local port

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Windows, Integrated Windows Authentication uses your logon information for authentication, so it will not prompt for a username and password [known as Single Sign-On (SSO)].

Integrated Windows Authentication only works with Internet Explorer and does not work with an HTTP proxy. Integrated Windows Authentication must be explicitly enabled under the Advance Internet Options dialog box of Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1 and above.

IQ module

An IQ smart module uses CAT 5 cabling to attach a target device to a KVM switch. The IQ module significantly reduces cable bulk in the rack and is well suited for high-density installations. An IQ module is connected to a DSR switch or other supported KVM switch.

Java

Java is an environment for developing and deploying distributed, scalable, enterprise-level applications designed to run on networks, the Internet, and the WWW. The Java platform consists of a set of services, Application Program Interfaces (APIs) and protocols that provide functionality for developing multitiered, web-based applications.

KVM

KVM is an abbreviation of Keyboard, Video, Mouse.

KVM session

A KVM session is a type of target device session in which the target device contains a KVM connection (typically a server). KVM sessions are connected through a KVM switch. Tiered analog switches may also be part of the connection. A KVM Video Viewer connection exists between the DSView 3 software client and the target device.

KVM session profiles

KVM session profiles control KVM session behavior on a target device. A profile contains Video Viewer settings in general, cursor, toolbar, video and mouse scaling categories. There is a default KVM session profile which a target device will use if no other profile is assigned to it. Appliance administrators may create and modify profiles. Appliance administrators or users with unit configure or unit edit rights may assign a profile to a target device.

KVM switch

KVM switch refers to a unit that allows KVM sessions to a target device and is supported by the DSView 3 software. KVM switches include the DSR switch and other switches supported by plug-ins.

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)

LDAP is a set of protocols for accessing information directories. LDAP is based on standards contained in the X.500 standard, but is significantly simpler. Unlike X.500, LDAP supports TCP/IP, which is necessary for Internet access. Because LDAP is a simpler version of X.500, it is sometimes called X.500-lite.

Local port

The local port is the physical connection through which a KVM switch or serial console appliance can be accessed without accessing a network connection.