Fujitsu Siemens Computers 2 manual Preinstallation, Getting started, Setting up your network

3 KVM series2-1611

3.1Preinstallation

The KVM s2-1611 system requires that the KVM s2-Client software be installed prior to use. The KVM s2-Client 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.

The analog port does not require the Client software for operation. The analog port uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting interface (OSCAR®).

The KVM s2-1611 system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol to transmit keyboard, video and mouse information between operators and connected computers. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network provides improved performance.

3.1.1 Getting started

Before installing your KVM s2-1611 appliance, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance as well as other items neces- sary for proper installation.

3.1.1.1Supplied with the KVM series2-1611

• KVM s2-1611 unit

• Power cord

• Rack mounting kit

• One straight-through null modem serial cable

• KVM series2-1611 Installer/User Guide

• KVM series2-Client software Installer/User Guide

• KVM series2-1611 Quick Installation Guide

3.1.1.2Additional items needed

•One KVM s2-Adapter per attached server or switch

3.1.2 Setting up your network

The KVM s2-1611 system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the appliances and the computers running Client software. The KVM s2-1611 appliance supports both BootP (a subset of DHCP) and static IP addressing.

Fujitsu Siemens recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each unit and that they remain static while the appliances are connected to the network.

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