SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

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3. Installation
The ServSelect® IP system requires that the ServSelect IP Software be installed prior
to use. ServSelect IP Software allows you to view and control a server attached to
the appliance system, configure and maintain the system and prevent unauthorized
access to the appliance via IP connection.
NOTE:
The analog port does not requir e the ServSelect IP Sof tware for operation. Th e analog port uses
the On-Screen Display (OSD) . For more information, se e Chapter 4.
The ServSelect IP system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol
to transmit keyboard, video and mouse information between operators and connected
computers. Although 10BASE-T Ethernet may be used, a dedicated, switched
100BASE-T network provides improved performance.

3.1 Getting Started

Before installing your ServSelect IP appliance, refer to the following list to ensure
you have all items that shipped with the appliance as well as other items necessary
for proper installation. The KV120/121A models ship with power input cords
appropriate for North America. The KV120/121E models ship with power input
cords appropriate for Europe.
Supplied with the ServSelect IP
• ServSelect IP unit
• Power cord
• Rackmounting kit
• One straight-through null modem serial cable
• ServSelect IP Installer/User Guide
• ServSelect IP Software Installer/User Guide
• ServSelect IP Quick Installation Guide
Additional items needed
• One SAM per attached server or switch

Setting up your network

The ServSelect IP system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the appliances and
the computers running ServSelect IP Software. The ServSelect IP appliance supports
both BootP (a subset of DHCP) and static IP addressing. BLACK BOX®