Cyclades User's Guide manual AlterPath KVM RP, User Access

AlterPath KVM RP

Figure 1-16:Microcode Upgrade Form on KVM/net Web Manager

See “Microcode Upgrade” on page 290 for instructions on updating the microcode on a KVM Expander.

User Access

The primary KVM switch takes care to prevent the same server port from being accessed by both user ports. If this happens, the last user to access the server port will have read-only access.

AlterPath KVM RP

While using the AlterPath KVM RP, an administrator has full access to the OSD menus, so all local administration tasks can be performed in an office or at any other location up to 500 feet away from the KVM/net. In addition, you do not need a dedicated monitor, keyboard, and mouse to use the RP; the RP box allows you to use the monitor, keyboard, and mouse of your regular work station and use keyboard shortcuts to toggle between the view at your local work station and the view of the KVM/net. The RP also offers keyboard shortcuts to manage the extended local access to the KVM/net. The following diagram displays the connections between the RP, the KVM/net, and the local

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