Introduction, Chapter | Cyclades User's Guide specification

Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter gives an overview of the features of the Cyclades AlterPath KVM/net. This chapter describes how administrators and operators can use the KVM/net features to securely manage connected computer systems and a large variety of devices from anywhere on the local area network or on the Internet. This chapter also provides important prerequisite information for understanding the information and procedures in this manual.

The following table lists the topics in this chapter.

Description	Page 2
Connectors on the KVM/net	Page 4
Cyclades Web Manager	Page 18
Prerequisites for Using the Web Manager	Page 19
Cyclades Web Manager	Page 18
Accessing Ports on Cascaded KVM Devices	Page 24
TCP Ports	Page 20
AlterPath KVM/net Ordering Options	Page 13
Administering Users of Connected Servers	Page 33
Power Management	Page 40
Notifications, Alarms, and Data Buffering	Page 53
Considerations When Choosing Whether to Enable DHCP	Page 57

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Software Version Page Contents Redefining Sun Keyboard Equivalent Hot Keys Configuring Logging, Alarms, and Snmp Traps Installation 117 116119 120 Host Settings 228 Configuration 167 Software Upgrade 169170 171 278 277279 281 319 Network Configuration Screens OSD 366321 325 390 389394 396 Glossary Xii Audience Before You Begin This document contains the following chapters Document Organization Typeface Meaning Example Related DocumentsTypographic and Other Conventions Term or Convention Meaning Examples Chapter Introduction KVM Terminator Usage and Types Description Introduction Connectors on the KVM/net Guidelines for Using the KVM/netTypes of Ports Port Types Connection Information Console 1Port Types Connection Information Where DocumentedCOM port on a computer Local area network LAN 2KVM/net Back Panel Connectors on the Back KVM Ports Power Connector and Power Switch 5Management Ports Management Ports Console, Ethernet, User 1, User Introduction Ethernet Console Activity LEDs on the Back of the KVM/netAUX Ports 7LEDs on the KVM/net Management Ports VID Number Label Function Color/Status Model Number Part Numbers KVM Ports AlterPath KVM/net Ordering Options Types of Users Username Responsibilities Default Password Simultaneous KVM/net Logins Simultaneous Server Connections 8Simultaneous Administrator Login Prompt Cyclades Web Manager Administration OptionsLocal Users KVM-over-IP Inband Total Cyclades Web Manager Prerequisites for Using the Web Manager Task TCP Ports Cascaded Devices 9Cascaded KVM Devices from a KVM/net AlterPath KVM KVM Unit Management Ports Connectors KVM ExpanderAlterPath KVM/net Default Access Types Accessing Ports on Cascaded KVM DevicesAccess Auth Type KVM/net Port Permissions Understanding KVM Port Permissions Web Manager To Assign KVM Port Access to a User or Group on Tools Where DocumentedKVM Port Permissions Hierarchy Decision 1 Check User’s KVM Port Permissions Decision 3 Check Generic User’s KVM Port Permissions Decision 2 Check Group’s KVM Port Permissions Decision 5 Check Group’s Default Permissions Decision 4 Check User’s Default Permissions In-band Out-of-Band Connection Type Server Access Inband and Out of BandDecision 6 Check Generic User’s Default Permissions In-band Out-of-Band Supported PowerSource Computers Server Connection Description Labels KVM + In-band Server Connection Description Labels In-band Tasks Related to Access to Connected Devices Administering Users of Connected ServersTypes of Access to Ports Task Redefining Sun Keyboard Equivalent Hot Keys Redefining Keyboard Shortcuts Hot KeysRedefining KVM Connection Hot Keys Summary of Tasks for Redefining Hot Keys Part Web Where OSD Form Manager DocumentedDisabling Mouse Acceleration Resolution Refresh Rates Hz Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate 15Levels of IP Filtering Packet Filtering on the KVM/net Rule Options for Managing Power Power Management Controlling Power While Connected to KVM Ports Task Where Documented/Notes Setting Up and Configuring Power Management 17Tasks KVM-connected Power Management Security Profiles Security Encryption AuthenticationChoosing Among Authentication Methods Authentication All Type Description KVM/net KVM Ports Ldap Authentication TACACS+/Local Uses local Authentication if Tools for Specifying Authentication MethodsUses Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Lockout Macro Operating System Lockout Macro Preference Keyboard Shortcuts Go to Launch Preferences DesktopSelect Lock Screen and enter the desired Hot key sequence, for example, Ctrl+Alt + Default key sequence Default key sequence is Ctrl+Alt +LRegional & Accessibility Keyboard Scroll down to Desktop to see the default Shortcut Key Notifications, Alarms, and Data Buffering Syslog Servers Example of Using Facility NumbersPrerequisites for Logging to Syslog Servers Facility Numbers for Syslog Messages Snmp Traps Configuring Logging, Alarms, and Snmp Traps VPN and the KVM/net Considerations When Choosing Whether to Enable Dhcp Activity LEDs on the Terminator KVM Terminator Usage and TypesServer Type Connection KVM Terminator Model Part Number VGA and PS/2 ports APK4615 PC / Sun VGA and USB ports KVM Expander KVM Expander Features ATP4208 ATP4216 KVM Expander Models and Components 11KVM Expander Back Panel Components Port Type Use and Connection Information Ports on the KVM ExpanderKVM/net They allow the connection of a CAT 5 cable to a Terminator, which is connected to a server LEDs on the KVM Expander Power Outlets on the KVM Expander Cascading a KVM Expander 14Connecting a KVM Expander to the KVM/net AlterPath KVM KVM Expander 512 KVM Unit Model Number KVM Expander Maximum Servers 15Devices Form on KVM/net Web Manager Upgrading the Microcontroller Code AlterPath KVM RP User Access 17 KVM RP Front Connectors on the Back of the KVM RP Port Type Use and Connection Information Installation Page Shipping Box Contents KVM/net Description Purpose Setting Up the KVM/net Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws To Mount the KVM/net To Make an Ethernet Connection Making an Ethernet Connection 2Connecting Servers to KVM Ports Connecting Servers to the KVM Ports To Prepare to Connect Servers to the KVM/net To Connect Computers to KVM Ports Installation To Connect to the Console Port Making a Direct Connection for Network Configuration To Connect to the User 1 Management Port Powering On the KVM/net and Connected Devices To Power On Connected Devices Performing Basic Network ConfigurationTo Power On the KVM/net To Log in to the KVM/net Through the Console Configuring Basic Networking Using the wiz CommandTo Change the Password Through the Console To Use the wiz Command to Configure Network Parameters Enter the netmask for the subnetwork Enter the IP address for the gateway Enter y to save the changes Action OSD Equivalent Configuring Basic Networking Using the OSD To Log into the OSD To Change a Password Using the OSD To Configure Network Parameters Using the OSD Installation Performing Basic Network Configuration Installation To Set the Time and Date Using the OSD Installation Completing Configuration Using the Web Manager Changing admin’s Default Password Web Manager Changing Default PasswordsChanging the Root Password Command Line Password cyclades Enter the passwd command Log out Changing Default Passwords OSDSave the new password by entering the saveconf command To Use the Default IP Address to Access the Web Manager To Use a Dynamic IP Address to Access the Web Manager Inet addr192.168.50.72 Bcast192.168.51.255 Mask255.255.252.0 To Preconfigure the KVM/net Preconfiguring the KVM/net for Remote Installation To Set Up a Preconfigured KVM/net Additional Configuration TasksTask Where Documented See the following sections for other procedures To Disable Mouse Acceleration Windows To Disable Mouse Acceleration Windows XP/Windows To Disable Mouse Acceleration Windows 95/ 98/NT To Disable Mouse Acceleration Windows ME Exit the AlterPath Viewer To Disable Mouse Acceleration Linux To Modify Trusted Sites Settings Required Security Settings For Internet ExplorerModify IE Security Settings Click the Sites button to open the Trusted sites dialog box To Modify Internet or Local Intranet Zone Settings Download signed ActiveX controls Installation 113 114 Advanced Installation Procedures To Connect an External Modem to the AUX Port Connecting an External Modem To Connect an AlterPath PM to the AUX Port Connecting AlterPath PMs to the KVM/net To Connect Multiple PMs to the KVM/net Installing the AlterPath KVM Expander Shipping Box Contents KVM Expander Setting Up the KVM Expander To Mount the KVM Expander Advanced Installation Procedures 123 Powering On the KVM Expander and Connected Devices To Power On KVM-connected Devices To Power On the KVM Expander Connecting Cascaded KVM Units to the Primary KVM/net To Connect a Secondary KVM Unit to the Primary KVM/net To Connect a KVM Expander to the Primary KVM/net Tasks Installing the AlterPath KVM RP Shipping Box Contents AlterPath KVM RP To Connect the KVM RP to the KVM/net Options for Accessing the KVM RP To Connect the KVM RP to the Local Work Station Supplying Power to the KVM RPTo Power On the KVM RP Web Manager for Administrators Common Tasks Administrative Modes Wizard Mode Expert Mode Web Manager for Administrators 135 Button Name Use Common Features of Administrators’ Windows Window Area Purpose Obtaining More InformationLogging In to the Web Manager and Saving Changes To Log In to the Web Manager as Admin IPaddress/login.asp?portname=portnumber To Save Configuration Changes Wizard Mode Administrative Modes 2Example Window in Wizard Mode Procedures in Wizard Mode Pre-defined Security Profiles Steps in Wizard Mode WizardSecurity Profile Wizard Default Security Profile SSH Access Web Access Protocols SecuredCustom Security Profile Moderate SSH Options SSH Http Options To Select or Configure a Security Profile WizardSecurity Profile SSH Access Web Access Protocols Custom 3Security Advisory Dialog Box 4Security Profile in Wizard Mode 5Custom Security Profile Dialog Box 3Configuring KVM/net in Expert Mode Network Settings Wizard To Change Network Settings Wizard 6Network Settings in Wizard Mode Access Wizard 7User Access in Wizard Mode To Add a User Wizard Field Name Definition To Delete a User Wizard To Change a Password WizardWizard mode, go to Access. The Access form appears 156 System Log Wizard 8System Log in Wizard Mode To Add a Syslog Server Wizard To Delete a Syslog Server Wizard Expert Mode 10Access Form in Expert Mode Access Connect to Server Ipdu Power Management Outlets Manager To View Status, Lock, Unlock, Rename, or Cycle Power Outlets View IPDUs Info Users Manager To View and Reset Ipdu Information To Configure Users to Manage Specific Power Outlets Configuration To Specify or Change the Alias of an Ipdu To Configure Creation of Alarms and Syslog Files for IPDUs To Upgrade Firmware on an AlterPath PM ConfigurationSoftware Upgrade KVM General Web Manager Form Where Documented Parameter Name Definition Redefining KVM Connection Keyboard Shortcuts Hot Keys Enabling Direct Access to KVM PortsTo Enable Direct Access to KVM Ports ConfigurationKVMGeneral Common Command Key Where Defined Escape Sequence FormatDefaults To Redefine KVM Session Keyboard Shortcuts To Redefine the Sun Keyboard Modifier Keys Specifying Authentication for KVM Port LoginsRedefining Sun Keyboard Modifier Keys Local Users and IP Users 18KVM Configuration User 1/User 2/IP Users Form Sets the maximum time in minutes for the session to be idle Value is 60 minutes. a value of 0 disables the idle timeout More details, see TCP Ports on page 20. Port numbers To Configure Local User 1 and User 2 SessionsIP Users only. The default is 5900+. You may need to change To Configure IP User KVM Over IP Sessions Expert Web Manager for Administrators 181 Devices 19KVM Device Configuration Form To Configure a KVM Port for Power Management Configuring Individual KVM Ports 184 Web Manager for Administrators 185 To Specify or Change the Alias for a KVM Port To Enable or Disable a KVM Port Configuring Cascaded KVM Units 188 To Edit the Configuration of a Cascaded KVM Unit 190 Users & Groups To Delete the Configuration of a Cascaded KVM Unit To Add a User Expert 20KVM Users & Groups Configuration Form For more details Password associated with the user nameName of the user to be added To Delete a User or Group Expert To Change a User’s Password ExpertTo Add a Group Click OK Click apply changes To Modify a Group To Select Users and Groups for Assigning KVM Port Access To Assign KVM Port Access to a User or Group Web Manager for Administrators 197 198 21Inband Configuration Form Configuring Inband RDP Servers Prerequisites for Inband Access to RDP Servers To Add or Modify an inband RDP Server 202 Web Manager for Administrators 203 Security To Delete an inband RDP Server Configuring an Authentication Method 23KVM Unit Authentication Configuration Form To Configure an Authentication Method for KVM/net Logins To Configure an Authentication Method for KVM Port Logins To Configure an NIS Authentication Server on Method Variations ProceduresNIS, Local/NIS, NIS/Local, or NIS DownLocal To Identify a Kerberos Authentication Server Group Authorization 210 24Kerberos Server Authentication Form To Identify an Ldap Authentication Server 25LDAP Server Authentication Form To Configure Group Authorization on a Ntlm Server To Configure Group Authorization on a Ldap ServerTo Configure an Smbntlm Authentication Server Configuring Active Directory Schema To Configure an NIS Authentication Server 27NIS Server Authentication Form To Identify a Radius Authentication Server 28Radius Server Authentication Form To Configure Group Authorization on a Radius Server 29Tacacs+ Server Authentication Form To Identify a TACACS+ Authentication Server Group Authorization on TACACS+ To Configure Group Authorization on a TACACS+ Server 222 30Security Profiles Configuration Form Expert To Select or Configure a Security Profile Expert 31Custom Security Profile Dialog Box 8Configuring KVM/net in Expert Mode Security Network Network configuration comprises eight formsForm Use this form to Where Documented VPN To Configure Host Settings Expert Host Settings Ethernet Port DNS Service Example, domainname.com Name that identifies the domain forGateway numeric identification Number Syslog 33Syslog Configuration Form 232 Add Rule and Edit Rule Options IP Filtering Inverted Check Boxes Source or Destination IP and Mask TCP Flags Field/Menu Option Definition Source PortDestination Port Specify a source or destination port number for filtering Field Definition Source PortSource Port or Destination Port field Source Port field. If you specify a second number in the to Fragments Field Definition Input InterfaceOutput Interface Field or Menu Name Definition To Edit a Chain To Add a Chain To Edit a Rule for IP Filtering To Add a Packet Filtering Rule To Add a Chain for IP Filtering To Add a Rule for IP Filtering To Edit a Chain for IP Filtering Web Manager for Administrators 245 Source network mask. Required when a IP packet when it matches the rule. ForIndicates the action to be performed to Example, the kernel can Accept Drop Select the check box adjacent to Destination network maskDestination IP to invert the target action For example, the action assigned to Select box adjacent to Output Interface to On the type of error message such as, alertInvert the target action. For example, Action assigned to the target will be Check box to include TCP sequence Prefix that will identify the logCheck box to include TCP options in the log Check box to include IP options in the log VPN To Configure VPN Web Manager for Administrators 251 Identify this connection such as Edit or complete the appropriate fields as followsAny descriptive name you want to use to Ignore, Add, Start Boot action configured for the host, eitherField Name To Configure Snmp Authenticate messages sent between an Community name acts as a password toEnter the following system information, as necessary Snmp client and a router containing an Physical location of the system for Authenticate messages sent between an SnmpExample, mydomain Client and a router containing an Snmp server Object Identifier Notifications To Configure Snmp Traps 260 Notification for Field Name DescriptionDefine the event you want to trigger a Host Tables To Configure Hosts 36Host Tables Configuration Form To Add, Edit, or Delete a Static Route Static Routes 12Add/Modify Static Routes Fields Number of hops AUX Port 13PPP Fields for Configuring the AUX Port System Time/Date To Set The Time and Date With NTP To Set the KVM/net’s Date and Time Manually Setting up Customized Timezone Configuration Creating a Custom Timezone Selection Using the Custom Option to Set Daylight Savings Time 42System Boot Configuration Form Boot Configuration New IP address for the KVM/net Field or Value Name Description Change the Auto Negotiation default value Appropriate Ethernet setting if you need toSpeed of the Ethernet connection. Select 100BaseT Half-Duplex To Configure KVM/net Boot Online Help To Configure the Online Help Path General Viewing System Information Station Status To View General Information for Your KVM/net Information To View Station StatusField Field Information Management Use a FTP server to save or retrieve your Configuration dataMenu Selection Use this menu to Reset or kill sessions Backup ConfigurationReboot the system View the status of all active sessions as well as IP address of the FTP server Such as KVM8802config040406 in a directory called uploadField Definition To Back Up or Retrieve KVM/net Configuration Data 286 48Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Field/Menu Definition Name Type PasswordFTP Site Username ZImagekvm200.bin ZImagekvm200.bin.md5 Microcode Upgrade To Upgrade Firmware Modules Target Name Used on Form Filename Format ComponentIP modules Directory Field Name Definition TargetFTP Server To Download Microcode From an FTP Server To Reset the Microcode After Upgrade Microcode Reset Web Manager for Administrators 295 To View Active Sessions Information Active SessionsColumn Definition Name of the KVM port To Kill an Active Session To Reboot the KVM/net From a Remote Location Reboot Web Manager for Regular Users Web Manager for Regular Users 1Example of Regular User Web Manager Form To Log Into the KVM/net Web Manager as a Regular User Prerequisites for Logging in to the Web Manager Web Manager for Regular Users 303 Connect to Server Ipdu Power Management See Controlling Power of a KVM-connected Server on To Change Your KVM/net Password Changing Your KVM/net Password Accessing Connected Devices 308 Who Can Access Connected Devices Server Connections What You See 1AlterPath Viewer for KVM Connections Viewing KVM Connections 312 2ActiveX Viewer for In-band Connections Viewing In-band Connections Prerequisites for Accessing Servers With KVM Connections 1Supported Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates Conditions Web Manager Login Screen Accessing Connected Devices 317 Connect to Server Drop-down List Login Screen Direct Logins Not Enabled Accessing Connected Devices 319 Login Screen Direct Logins Enabled, Only IP Address Entered Connecting to Servers Remotely Through the Web Manager 322 Accessing Connected Devices 323 IPaddress/login.asp?portname=portnumber Connecting to Servers Locally Through the OSD To Connect to Servers Through the OSD Connection Menu Accessing Connected Devices 327 Controlling KVM Port Connections Key Combination Action Hot Keys for KVM Connections Numeric Keypad Hot Keys for Emulating Sun Keyboard KeysWin Function Key Sun Key To View Connected Port Information To Return to the Connection Menu After Connecting to a Port To Initiate Cycle by Server Cycling Between Servers Default is Ctrl+k q To Adjust Screen Brightness and Cable Length To Reset the Keyboard and Mouse Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse To Power On, Power Off, or Reboot the Connected Server Controlling Power of a KVM-connected Server Sharing KVM Port Connections Closing a KVM ConnectionTo Close a KVM Connection Quit this session Connect read only Connect read write Kill other session Menu Select the following options AlterPath Viewer SettingsRecommended Settings Menu Selection Description Options Menu Field or Menu Item Function Horizontal Offset Setting the Viewer OptionsVertical Offset Quality ----Speed Connection Menu No Encryption Menu Selection Function Encryption TypeHigh Color Low Color 344 Accessing Connected Devices 345 Modem Connections 7Tasks for Configuring and Making Dial Up Connections User To Configure a PPP Connection on a Remote Computer To Make a PPP Connection From a Remote Computer Accessing Connected Devices 349 350 On Screen Display Key Action Navigating the OSDBasic Navigation Keys Common Navigation Actions Logging In Through the OSDTab to the OK button and press the Enter key On your keyboard To Log into the KVM/net Through the OSD OSD Main Menu To Invoke OSD Using Print Screen Button Invoking OSD Using PrintScreen KeyMenu Selection Select the menu item to Where Documented Reboot the KVM/net Connection Menu Power Management Menu Configure Menu Overview User Station NetworkDate/Time Users Notifications Authentication Save/Load Config ExitGroups Cascade 2OSD Configuration Series Screens Understanding OSD Configuration Screen Series Screen Description General Configuration Screens OSD Examples of using facility numbers as needed. In addition, Syslog facility number that is used by the administratorEscape sequence or keyboard shortcuts configuration Default Ctrl+k, shown as Ctrlk in the screen. See Manager login screen Enables or disables direct access to KVM ports from the WebAdministrator AlterPath Viewer. For example 5903+ means that the first Network Configuration Menu Options OSD Network Configuration Screens OSD Active saves the changes to the configuration files. active Enable or disable DHCP. When you select enabled, the screenSave overwrites the backup configuration files and makes Network Configuration menu Hostname for the KVM/net IP address for the DNS serverDomain name On Screen Display 369 Snmp Configuration Screens OSD 370 Further defined by the type of access specified under Email address for the KVM/net administrator, for exampleCommonly known. By default, the public community cannot Access Snmp information on the KVM/net Information Base except for Snmp configuration objects Read Only Read-only access to the entire MIB ManagementRead/Write Read-write access to the entire MIB except for Snmp configuration objects On Screen Display 373 VPN Configuration Screens OSD Connection such as MYCOMPANYDOMAIN-VPN Any descriptive name you want to use to identify this Hostname of the KVM/net, referred to as the local host Negotiation and authenticationThis is the hostname that a local system use for IPSec It can be a Fully Qualified Domain Name preceded by @. For Connections at startup. Start means to make the connection Side sends packets to the KVM/netVPN connection is ignored. Add means to wait for On Screen Display 377 IP Filtering Configuration Screens 378 Configured chains, the Add Chain, and the Exit options Lists the default chains along with any administrativelyOnly appears when Add Chain is selected. Entering the name Appears when a user-added chain is selected from the Filter Netmask of the subnetwork where an input packet originates Target action to take when a packet’s characteristics matchChosen from the Chain Chainname menu. Choices are Accept or Drop Appears only if Numeric is selected from the Protocol menu Netmask of the subnet to which an output packet is goingChoices are All, Numeric, TCP, UDP, Icmp Options are Any, Set, Unset Appears only if TCP is selected from the Protocol menu Are selected from the Protocol menu Appears only if All, Numeric, TCP, UDP, or Icmp Hosts Configuration Screens OSD ScreenDescription Static Routes Configuration Screens Routes Appears only when the Edit and Delete options are selectedChoices are default and any previously configured static Appears only when net is selected from the Host or Net Types of routes host, net, or default. Note a defaultListed in the routing table IP address for the target host or network Number of hops to the destination Date/time Configuration ScreensScreen User Station Screens Period of inactivity before the user is logged out from OSD. The default is 3 minutes US Default Default is 10 minutesRedefine the command key for the KVM connection quit hot Period of inactivity before the screen saver starts. Mouse/keyboard reset hot key 12User Station Configuration Screens Defined aliases Following table shows the KVM port configuration screensKVM Ports Screens Command is sent to the server to lock the current user Accepted. The new alias replaces the default port nameDisplay the new login window Allows you to enter one or more numbers that identify power AUX Port Screens 5AUX Port Configuration Screens Choices are Disable, Power Management, and PPP Following table shows the AUX port configuration screensAux port are enabled by default. If you need to disable a Select the desired protocol Power Management or PPP Local IP address None, even, or odd Cascade Devices Device name Options include Add device, Edit device, and Delete device Edit Device Screen Description Cascade Device Device Choose an option screen Appears when Delete device is selected from the CascadeDevice Following confirmation screen appears once a cascaded On Screen Display 403 Users and Groups Screens 7Users and Groups Configuration Screens Appears only when Add User or Change Password are Options are Add User, Change Password, Delete UserSelected. Note Passwords are case sensitive When the password is successfully confirmed, the following Confirmation screen like the following appears Appears only when Change Password or Delete User areOptions are Add group, Add user to group, Del. user from Group, Delete group, and Exit When the user is successfully added, the following When Add user or Add user to group are selected. To addMultiple users, use a comma to separate each username Confirmation screen appears Admin and any users in the admin group. By default, Generic Users, admin, and any administratively definedGeneric Users’ default permission is No Access, and no Regular users that may be added cannot access any KVM ports Default option defines access permissions for all KVM Access list includes the Reset all, Default, MultiplePorts, which apply unless the user has specific access For a new user, because Default Access, is not defined, Syslog Screens Define the event you want to trigger a notification for Alarm TriggerNotification Screens Server IP Trap NumberCommunity Screen Body Description Authentication Screens 9Authentication Options and Screens Authentication server Kerberos, Ldap, Radius, TacacsPlus Method for KVM/net logins, or choose oneAuthentication method options for KVM/net logins. Default = Local. Other authorization type options are Kerberos IP address of the Kerberos or Ldap server Choices are Yes or No Login attribute IP addresses of one or two optional accounting servers Radius or TACACS+ authentication server 23Smb Ntlm Configuration Screens Choose the NIS authentication server Authentication servers. The second server IP isIP addresses for one or two SMB Ntlm Optional On Screen Display 421 Save/Load Configuration Screens When Save Configuration is selected, the following two When Save to FTP is selected, the following five screens 25Save/Load Configuration ScreensFTP Login Username and Password. The last screens Confirm the save to FTP succeeded Information Type Example System Info Menu RP local RP main To Access System Information RebootTo reboot the KVM/net Select Reboot from the Main Menu Following message appears Select Yes to reboot the KVM/net Controlling the OSD Through the AlterPath KVM RP To Use to the KVM RP to Access the KVM/net On Screen Display 429 430 Appendix a How to Replace the KVM/net’s Boot ImageTo Boot From Tftp Select the boot type at the following prompt Press ESC when the Testing Ethernet prompt appears IP address assigned to Ethernet interface 434 Table A-1Boot Message From this directory, ftp to your FTP server Exit ftp when the download is completed Reboot the KVM/netTo Save the zImage into the KVM/net’s Flash Memory SSH/SCP Method How to Upgrade the Firmware on KVM/netFTP Method Following md5 file is generated and displayed 439 How to Boot the KVM/net Over the Network Firmware boot from Flash or Network F N Type spsingle spacebar, then the word single How to Boot the KVM/net in Single User ModeTo Boot the KVM/net in Single User Mode System reboots and displays the following message If the password is forgotten execute the following command Root@none root# saveconf Root@none root# reboot How to Disable Mouse Acceleration Using Windows Registry 446 Appendix B Technical Specifications Dimensions WxDxH Certifications Appendix C General Safety Precautions 450 Safety Guidelines for Rack-Mounting the KVM/ net Rack or Cabinet PlacementTable Placement Temperatur Circuit Overloading Safety Precautions for Operating the AlterPath KVM/net Sicherheitsvorkehrungen beim Betrieb des AlterPath KVM/net 455 456 Baud Rate Basic In/Out System Bootp BootBogoMips Bonding Linux Cluster Cidr NotationDNS Server Domain Name Ethernet Escape SequenceFlash Flow control IP packet filtering Hot-SwapIP address Kerberos IPsec Network Mask Packet Port Parity Secure Shell SSH Root AccessRouting Table Snmp Traps Server Farm Sudo Stop BitSubnet Mask Rack Height Unit Telnet Watchdog timer Index 268 Adding 240, 243 editing 240 OSD Authentication servers 208 AUX 1 port Basic networking CPU 424 Domain Name 416, 419, 420 download microcode 293 downloading 477 478 209 LEDs LAN Ldap Ldap authentication server, configuring an IP address and port entered 320 IP address entered Netmask 367, 388 network 226 Network bits/sec 410 484 485 Conventions for showing how to navigate to screens 200 Target 380 489 VPN 56