Cyclades User's Guide KVM Terminator Usage and Types, Activity LEDs on the Terminator, APK4635

KVM Terminator Usage and Types

KVM Terminator Usage and Types

An AlterPath KVM 4000 Series Terminator converts the server’s keyboard monitor and mouse signals. A KVM Terminator must be connected to the monitor keyboard and mouse ports of a server before the server can be connected to a KVM/net port. The KVM Terminator is connected to the KVM/net port through a CAT-5 or greater cable with an RJ-45 connector.

Administrators or operators at remote stations who have access through the KVM/net management software to a KVM port have the same kind of access as if they were using the actual keyboard, mouse, and monitor of the computer that is connected to the port.

The Terminator comes in three models shown in the following table:

Table 1-22:AlterPath KVM Terminators

Server Type	Connection	KVM Terminator Model	Part
			Number
PC	VGA and PS/2 ports	PS/2	APK4615
PC / Sun	VGA and USB ports	USB	APK4635
Sun	VGA and Mini-DIN ports	Mini-DIN	APK4645

See “To Connect Computers to KVM Ports” on page 80 for instruction on using the KVM Terminators.

When a KVM/net is ordered, the customer selects a KVM Terminator for each type of computer to be connected to the KVM ports.

Activity LEDs on the Terminator

There are two activity LEDs located on the terminator.

1.The “LNK” LED displays a solid amber light when the terminator connects to the server. A quick blinking “LNK” LED indicates the Terminator microcode failed to boot.

2.The “PWR” LED displays a blinking green light when the Terminator’s power is on.

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