SERVSWITCH PANTHER
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Contents Chapter.................................................................................................................. page
1. Introduction...........................................................................................8
1.1 Features........................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Compatibility................................................................................................ 8
2. Complete package................................................................................9
2.1 Additional items needed............................................................................... 9
3. Installation...........................................................................................10
3.1 The ServSwitch Panther system configuration .......................................... 10
3.2 The ServSwitch Panther models ................................................................ 10
3.3 Pre-installation guidelines.......................................................................... 11
3.4 Connecting the ServSwitch Panther system............................................... 11
3.5 The SAMs.................................................................................................. 12
3.5.1 Connecting a PS/2 SAM........................................................................... 12
3.5.2 Connecting a USB SAM........................................................................... 12
3.6 Connecting the CAT5 cables...................................................................... 13
3.7 Connecting the KVM console.................................................................... 13
3.8 Connecting the power supply..................................................................... 13
3.9 Resetting the Switch................................................................................... 13
3.10 Avoiding general rack mounting problems................................................ 14
3.10.1 Elevated operating ambient temperature................................................. 14
3.10.2 Reduced airflow...................................................................................... 14
3.10.3 Mechanical loading................................................................................. 14
3.10.4 Circuit overloading.................................................................................. 14
3.11 Rack mounting the ServSwitch Panther..................................................... 14
3.12 Cascading ServSwitch Panthers................................................................. 15
4. Operating the system......................................................................... 16
4.1 The keyboard hotkeys................................................................................ 16
4.2 The OSD .................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Navigating the OSD................................................................................... 17
4.4 Selecting a computer.................................................................................. 17
4.5 The OSD settings (F2) ............................................................................... 17
4.6 The General settings................................................................................... 17
4.7 Security ...................................................................................................... 18
4.7.1 Administrator (Status A)........................................................................... 18
4.7.2 Supervisor (Status S)................................................................................. 18
4.7.3 User (Status U).......................................................................................... 18
4.7.4 Activating password protection..................................................................19