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Controlling KVM Port Connections

Controlling KVM Port Connections

Once connected to a server, you may want do one or more of the procedures listed in the following table.

Table 6-3:Tasks Available While Connected to KVM Ports

Task	Where Documented

Return to the OSD Connection menu after connecting to a port.

Access a port that is already in use by another user.

Make direct connections to other servers without returning to the OSD Connection Menu.

Reset your keyboard and mouse.

“To Return to the Connection Menu After Connecting to a Port” on page 331.

“Sharing KVM Port Connections” on page 336

•“To Initiate Cycle by Server” on page 332

•“To Connect to the Next Authorized Server from the Current Server” on page 333

•“To Connect to the Previous Authorized Server from the Current Server” on page 333

“To Reset the Keyboard and Mouse” on page 334

Adjust the color and brightness of the server window.

Power on, power off, or reboot the connected server.

View information about the currently selected port.

“To Adjust Screen Brightness and Cable Length” on page 333

“To Power On, Power Off, or Reboot the Connected Server” on page 335

“To View Connected Port Information” on page 331

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Software Version Page Contents Configuring Logging, Alarms, and Snmp Traps Redefining Sun Keyboard Equivalent Hot Keys Installation 116 117119 120 Configuration 167 Software Upgrade 169 Host Settings 228170 171 277 278279 281 Network Configuration Screens OSD 366 319321 325 389 390394 396 Glossary Xii Before You Begin Audience Document Organization This document contains the following chapters Typeface Meaning Example Related DocumentsTypographic and Other Conventions Term or Convention Meaning Examples Introduction Chapter Description KVM Terminator Usage and Types Introduction Guidelines for Using the KVM/net Connectors on the KVM/netTypes of Ports Port Types Connection Information 1Port Types Connection Information Where Documented ConsoleCOM port on a computer Local area network LAN Connectors on the Back 2KVM/net Back Panel Power Connector and Power Switch KVM Ports Management Ports Console, Ethernet, User 1, User 5Management Ports Introduction Ethernet Console Activity LEDs on the Back of the KVM/netAUX Ports 7LEDs on the KVM/net Management Ports Number Label Function Color/Status VID AlterPath KVM/net Ordering Options Model Number Part Numbers KVM Ports Username Responsibilities Default Password Types of Users Simultaneous KVM/net Logins 8Simultaneous Administrator Login Prompt Simultaneous Server Connections Cyclades Web Manager Administration OptionsLocal Users KVM-over-IP Inband Total Cyclades Web Manager Prerequisites for Using the Web Manager TCP Ports Task Cascaded Devices 9Cascaded KVM Devices from a KVM/net KVM Unit Management Ports Connectors KVM Expander AlterPath KVMAlterPath KVM/net Accessing Ports on Cascaded KVM Devices Default Access TypesAccess Auth Type KVM/net Port Permissions Understanding KVM Port Permissions Tools Where Documented Web Manager To Assign KVM Port Access to a User or Group onKVM Port Permissions Hierarchy Decision 1 Check User’s KVM Port Permissions Decision 2 Check Group’s KVM Port Permissions Decision 3 Check Generic User’s KVM Port Permissions Decision 4 Check User’s Default Permissions Decision 5 Check Group’s Default Permissions In-band Out-of-Band Connection Type Server Access Inband and Out of BandDecision 6 Check Generic User’s Default Permissions Power In-band Out-of-Band SupportedSource Computers Server Connection Description Labels Server Connection Description Labels In-band KVM + 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 Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate Resolution Refresh Rates Hz Packet Filtering on the KVM/net 15Levels of IP Filtering Rule Power Management Options for Managing Power Controlling Power While Connected to KVM Ports Setting Up and Configuring Power Management Task Where Documented/Notes 17Tasks KVM-connected Power Management Security Security Profiles 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 Go to Launch Preferences Desktop Preference Keyboard ShortcutsSelect Lock Screen and enter the desired Hot key sequence, for example, Ctrl+Alt + Default key sequence is Ctrl+Alt +L Default key sequenceRegional & Accessibility Keyboard Scroll down to Desktop to see the default Notifications, Alarms, and Data Buffering Shortcut Key Example of Using Facility Numbers Syslog ServersPrerequisites for Logging to Syslog Servers Facility Numbers for Syslog Messages Configuring Logging, Alarms, and Snmp Traps Snmp Traps VPN and the KVM/net Considerations When Choosing Whether to Enable Dhcp KVM Terminator Usage and Types Activity LEDs on the TerminatorServer Type Connection KVM Terminator Model Part Number VGA and PS/2 ports APK4615 PC / Sun VGA and USB ports KVM Expander Features KVM Expander KVM Expander Models and Components ATP4208 ATP4216 11KVM Expander Back Panel Components Ports on the KVM Expander Port Type Use and Connection InformationKVM/net They allow the connection of a CAT 5 cable to a Terminator, which is connected to a server Power Outlets on the KVM Expander LEDs on the KVM Expander Cascading a KVM Expander 14Connecting a KVM Expander to the KVM/net KVM Unit Model Number KVM Expander Maximum Servers AlterPath KVM KVM Expander 512 Upgrading the Microcontroller Code 15Devices Form on KVM/net Web Manager User Access AlterPath KVM RP Connectors on the Back of the KVM RP 17 KVM RP Front Port Type Use and Connection Information Installation Page Shipping Box Contents KVM/net Description Purpose Setting Up the KVM/net To Mount the KVM/net Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws Making an Ethernet Connection To Make an Ethernet Connection Connecting Servers to the KVM Ports 2Connecting Servers to KVM Ports To Prepare to Connect Servers to the KVM/net To Connect Computers to KVM Ports Installation Making a Direct Connection for Network Configuration To Connect to the Console Port Powering On the KVM/net and Connected Devices To Connect to the User 1 Management Port 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 IP address for the gateway Enter the netmask for the subnetwork Enter y to save the changes Configuring Basic Networking Using the OSD Action OSD Equivalent 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 Default Passwords Changing admin’s Default Password Web ManagerChanging 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 Preconfiguring the KVM/net for Remote Installation To Preconfigure the KVM/net Additional Configuration Tasks To Set Up a Preconfigured KVM/netTask Where Documented See the following sections for other procedures To Disable Mouse Acceleration Windows XP/Windows To Disable Mouse Acceleration Windows To Disable Mouse Acceleration Windows ME To Disable Mouse Acceleration Windows 95/ 98/NT To Disable Mouse Acceleration Linux Exit the AlterPath Viewer 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 Connecting an External Modem To Connect an External Modem to the AUX Port Connecting AlterPath PMs to the KVM/net To Connect an AlterPath PM to the AUX Port 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 the KVM Expander To Power On KVM-connected Devices 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 Installing the AlterPath KVM RP Tasks Shipping Box Contents AlterPath KVM RP Options for Accessing the KVM RP To Connect the KVM RP to the KVM/net 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 Administrative Modes Wizard Mode Expert Mode Common Tasks Web Manager for Administrators 135 Common Features of Administrators’ Windows Button Name Use 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 Administrative Modes Wizard Mode Procedures in Wizard Mode 2Example Window in Wizard Mode Pre-defined Security Profiles Steps in Wizard Mode WizardSecurity Profile Wizard Security Profile SSH Access Web Access Protocols Secured DefaultCustom 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 Network Settings Wizard 3Configuring KVM/net in Expert Mode To Change Network Settings Wizard Access Wizard 6Network Settings in Wizard Mode 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 8System Log in Wizard Mode System Log Wizard To Add a Syslog Server Wizard Expert Mode To Delete a Syslog Server Wizard Access 10Access Form in Expert Mode Ipdu Power Management Connect to Server Outlets Manager To View Status, Lock, Unlock, Rename, or Cycle Power Outlets View IPDUs Info To View and Reset Ipdu Information Users Manager To Configure Users to Manage Specific Power Outlets Configuration To Configure Creation of Alarms and Syslog Files for IPDUs To Specify or Change the Alias of an Ipdu To Upgrade Firmware on an AlterPath PM ConfigurationSoftware Upgrade KVM Web Manager Form Where Documented General Parameter Name Definition Redefining KVM Connection Keyboard Shortcuts Hot Keys Enabling Direct Access to KVM PortsTo Enable Direct Access to KVM Ports Common Command Key Where Defined Escape Sequence Format ConfigurationKVMGeneralDefaults 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 Value is 60 minutes. a value of 0 disables the idle timeout Sets the maximum time in minutes for the session to be idle 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 19KVM Device Configuration Form Devices Configuring Individual KVM Ports To Configure a KVM Port for Power Management 184 Web Manager for Administrators 185 To Enable or Disable a KVM Port To Specify or Change the Alias for a KVM Port Configuring Cascaded KVM Units 188 To Edit the Configuration of a Cascaded KVM Unit 190 To Delete the Configuration of a Cascaded KVM Unit Users & Groups 20KVM Users & Groups Configuration Form To Add a User Expert For more details Password associated with the user nameName of the user to be added To Change a User’s Password Expert To Delete a User or Group ExpertTo Add a Group Click OK Click apply changes To Select Users and Groups for Assigning KVM Port Access To Modify a Group To Assign KVM Port Access to a User or Group Web Manager for Administrators 197 198 Configuring Inband RDP Servers 21Inband Configuration Form Prerequisites for Inband Access to RDP Servers To Add or Modify an inband RDP Server 202 Web Manager for Administrators 203 To Delete an inband RDP Server Security Configuring an Authentication Method To Configure an Authentication Method for KVM/net Logins 23KVM Unit Authentication Configuration Form To Configure an Authentication Method for KVM Port Logins Method Variations Procedures To Configure an NIS Authentication Server onNIS, Local/NIS, NIS/Local, or NIS DownLocal Group Authorization To Identify a Kerberos Authentication Server 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 To Identify a Radius Authentication Server 27NIS Server Authentication Form To Configure Group Authorization on a Radius Server 28Radius Server Authentication Form To Identify a TACACS+ Authentication Server 29Tacacs+ Server Authentication Form Group Authorization on TACACS+ To Configure Group Authorization on a TACACS+ Server 222 To Select or Configure a Security Profile Expert 30Security Profiles Configuration Form 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 Host Settings To Configure Host Settings Expert DNS Service Ethernet Port Name that identifies the domain for Example, domainname.comGateway numeric identification Number 33Syslog Configuration Form Syslog 232 IP Filtering Add Rule and Edit Rule Options Inverted Check Boxes Source or Destination IP and Mask TCP Flags Field/Menu Option Definition Source PortDestination Port Field Definition Source Port Specify a source or destination port number for filteringSource 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 Add a Chain To Edit a Chain To Edit a Rule for IP Filtering To Add a Packet Filtering Rule To Add a Chain for IP Filtering To Edit a Chain for IP Filtering To Add a Rule for IP Filtering Web Manager for Administrators 245 IP packet when it matches the rule. For Source network mask. Required when aIndicates the action to be performed to Example, the kernel can Accept Drop Destination network mask Select the check box adjacent toDestination IP to invert the target action For example, the action assigned to On the type of error message such as, alert Select box adjacent to Output Interface toInvert the target action. For example, Action assigned to the target will be Prefix that will identify the log Check box to include TCP sequenceCheck box to include TCP options in the log Check box to include IP options in the log To Configure VPN 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 Community name acts as a password to Authenticate messages sent between anEnter the following system information, as necessary Snmp client and a router containing an Authenticate messages sent between an Snmp Physical location of the system forExample, 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 To Configure Hosts Host Tables 36Host Tables Configuration Form Static Routes To Add, Edit, or Delete a Static Route 12Add/Modify Static Routes Fields AUX Port Number of hops 13PPP Fields for Configuring the AUX Port System Time/Date To Set the KVM/net’s Date and Time Manually To Set The Time and Date With NTP Setting up Customized Timezone Configuration Using the Custom Option to Set Daylight Savings Time Creating a Custom Timezone Selection Boot Configuration 42System Boot Configuration Form Field or Value Name Description New IP address for the KVM/net Appropriate Ethernet setting if you need to Change the Auto Negotiation default valueSpeed of the Ethernet connection. Select 100BaseT Half-Duplex To Configure KVM/net Boot To Configure the Online Help Path Online Help Viewing System Information General To View General Information for Your KVM/net Station Status Information To View Station StatusField Management Field Information Use a FTP server to save or retrieve your Configuration dataMenu Selection Use this menu to Backup Configuration Reset or kill sessionsReboot 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 Firmware Upgrade 48Firmware Upgrade Password Field/Menu Definition Name TypeFTP Site Username ZImagekvm200.bin ZImagekvm200.bin.md5 To Upgrade Firmware Microcode Upgrade Modules Target Name Used on Form Filename Format ComponentIP modules Directory Field Name Definition TargetFTP Server To Download Microcode From an FTP Server Microcode Reset To Reset the Microcode After Upgrade Web Manager for Administrators 295 Active Sessions To View Active Sessions InformationColumn Definition Name of the KVM port To Kill an Active Session Reboot To Reboot the KVM/net From a Remote Location Web Manager for Regular Users Web Manager for Regular Users 1Example of Regular User Web Manager Form Prerequisites for Logging in to the Web Manager To Log Into the KVM/net Web Manager as a Regular User Web Manager for Regular Users 303 Ipdu Power Management Connect to Server See Controlling Power of a KVM-connected Server on Changing Your KVM/net Password To Change Your KVM/net Password Accessing Connected Devices 308 Who Can Access Connected Devices Server Connections What You See Viewing KVM Connections 1AlterPath Viewer for KVM Connections 312 Viewing In-band Connections 2ActiveX Viewer for In-band Connections Prerequisites for Accessing Servers With KVM Connections 1Supported Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates Web Manager Login Screen Conditions Accessing Connected Devices 317 Login Screen Direct Logins Not Enabled Connect to Server Drop-down List 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 Hot Keys for KVM Connections Key Combination Action Numeric Keypad Hot Keys for Emulating Sun Keyboard KeysWin Function Key Sun Key To Return to the Connection Menu After Connecting to a Port To View Connected Port Information Cycling Between Servers To Initiate Cycle by Server To Adjust Screen Brightness and Cable Length Default is Ctrl+k q Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse To Reset the Keyboard and Mouse Controlling Power of a KVM-connected Server To Power On, Power Off, or Reboot the 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 Options Menu Menu Selection Description Setting the Viewer Options Field or Menu Item Function Horizontal OffsetVertical Offset Quality ----Speed Connection Menu Menu Selection Function Encryption Type No EncryptionHigh Color Low Color 344 Accessing Connected Devices 345 7Tasks for Configuring and Making Dial Up Connections User Modem Connections 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 Logging In Through the OSD Common Navigation ActionsTab to the OK button and press the Enter key On your keyboard OSD Main Menu To Log into the KVM/net Through the OSD Invoking OSD Using PrintScreen Key To Invoke OSD Using Print Screen ButtonMenu Selection Select the menu item to Where Documented Reboot the KVM/net Connection Menu Power Management Menu Configure Menu Overview User Station NetworkDate/Time Notifications Authentication Save/Load Config Exit UsersGroups Cascade Understanding OSD Configuration Screen Series 2OSD Configuration Series Screens General Configuration Screens OSD Screen Description Syslog facility number that is used by the administrator Examples of using facility numbers as needed. In addition,Escape sequence or keyboard shortcuts configuration Default Ctrl+k, shown as Ctrlk in the screen. See Enables or disables direct access to KVM ports from the Web Manager login screenAdministrator AlterPath Viewer. For example 5903+ means that the first Network Configuration Menu Options OSD Network Configuration Screens OSD Enable or disable DHCP. When you select enabled, the screen Active saves the changes to the configuration files. activeSave overwrites the backup configuration files and makes Network Configuration menu Hostname for the KVM/net IP address for the DNS serverDomain name Snmp Configuration Screens OSD On Screen Display 369 370 Email address for the KVM/net administrator, for example Further defined by the type of access specified underCommonly known. By default, the public community cannot Access Snmp information on the KVM/net Read Only Read-only access to the entire MIB Management Information Base except for Snmp configuration objectsRead/Write Read-write access to the entire MIB except for Snmp configuration objects VPN Configuration Screens OSD On Screen Display 373 Any descriptive name you want to use to identify this Connection such as MYCOMPANYDOMAIN-VPN Negotiation and authentication Hostname of the KVM/net, referred to as the local hostThis 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 IP Filtering Configuration Screens On Screen Display 377 378 Lists the default chains along with any administratively Configured chains, the Add Chain, and the Exit optionsOnly appears when Add Chain is selected. Entering the name Appears when a user-added chain is selected from the Filter Target action to take when a packet’s characteristics match Netmask of the subnetwork where an input packet originatesChosen 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 Appears only if TCP is selected from the Protocol menu Options are Any, Set, Unset Appears only if All, Numeric, TCP, UDP, or Icmp Are selected from the Protocol menu 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 Types of routes host, net, or default. Note a default Appears only when net is selected from the Host or NetListed 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 OSD. The default is 3 minutes Period of inactivity before the user is logged out from Default is 10 minutes US DefaultRedefine the command key for the KVM connection quit hot Period of inactivity before the screen saver starts. 12User Station Configuration Screens Mouse/keyboard reset hot key Defined aliases Following table shows the KVM port configuration screensKVM Ports Screens Accepted. The new alias replaces the default port name Command is sent to the server to lock the current userDisplay the new login window Allows you to enter one or more numbers that identify power 5AUX Port Configuration Screens AUX Port Screens Following table shows the AUX port configuration screens Choices are Disable, Power Management, and PPPAux port are enabled by default. If you need to disable a Select the desired protocol Power Management or PPP None, even, or odd Local IP address Cascade Devices Options include Add device, Edit device, and Delete device Device name Screen Description Cascade Device Edit Device Appears when Delete device is selected from the Cascade Device Choose an option screenDevice Following confirmation screen appears once a cascaded Users and Groups Screens On Screen Display 403 7Users and Groups Configuration Screens Options are Add User, Change Password, Delete User Appears only when Add User or Change Password areSelected. Note Passwords are case sensitive When the password is successfully confirmed, the following Appears only when Change Password or Delete User are Confirmation screen like the following appearsOptions are Add group, Add user to group, Del. user from Group, Delete group, and Exit When Add user or Add user to group are selected. To add When the user is successfully added, the followingMultiple users, use a comma to separate each username Confirmation screen appears Generic Users, admin, and any administratively defined Admin and any users in the admin group. By default,Generic Users’ default permission is No Access, and no Regular users that may be added cannot access any KVM ports Access list includes the Reset all, Default, Multiple Default option defines access permissions for all KVMPorts, 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 Authentication Screens Screen Body Description 9Authentication Options and Screens Method for KVM/net logins, or choose one Authentication server Kerberos, Ldap, Radius, TacacsPlusAuthentication method options for KVM/net logins. Default = Local. Other authorization type options are Kerberos IP address of the Kerberos or Ldap server Login attribute Choices are Yes or No Radius or TACACS+ authentication server IP addresses of one or two optional accounting servers 23Smb Ntlm Configuration Screens Authentication servers. The second server IP is Choose the NIS authentication serverIP addresses for one or two SMB Ntlm Optional Save/Load Configuration Screens On Screen Display 421 When Save Configuration is selected, the following two 25Save/Load Configuration Screens When Save to FTP is selected, the following five screensFTP Login Username and Password. The last screens Confirm the save to FTP succeeded System Info Menu Information Type Example RP main RP local Reboot To Access System InformationTo reboot the KVM/net Select Reboot from the Main Menu Following message appears Select Yes to reboot the KVM/net To Use to the KVM RP to Access the KVM/net Controlling the OSD Through the AlterPath KVM RP On Screen Display 429 430 Appendix a How to Replace the KVM/net’s Boot ImageTo Boot From Tftp Press ESC when the Testing Ethernet prompt appears Select the boot type at the following prompt 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 If the password is forgotten execute the following command System reboots and displays the following message Root@none root# saveconf Root@none root# reboot How to Disable Mouse Acceleration Using Windows Registry 446 Technical Specifications Appendix B Dimensions WxDxH Certifications General Safety Precautions Appendix C 450 Safety Guidelines for Rack-Mounting the KVM/ net Rack or Cabinet PlacementTable Placement Temperatur Safety Precautions for Operating the AlterPath KVM/net Circuit Overloading Sicherheitsvorkehrungen beim Betrieb des AlterPath KVM/net 455 456 Basic In/Out System Baud Rate Boot BootpBogoMips Bonding Linux Cidr Notation ClusterDNS Server Domain Name Escape Sequence EthernetFlash Flow control IP packet filtering Hot-SwapIP address IPsec Kerberos Network Mask Packet Parity Port Secure Shell SSH Root AccessRouting Table Server Farm Snmp Traps Sudo Stop BitSubnet Mask Telnet Rack Height Unit Watchdog timer Index 268 Adding 240, 243 editing 240 Authentication servers 208 AUX 1 port Basic networking OSD CPU 424 Domain Name 416, 419, 420 download microcode 293 downloading 477 478 209 LAN Ldap Ldap authentication server, configuring an LEDs 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