| Section 1 | Introducing the CAT-32 IP |
1.1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this LINDY KVM Switch. Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions and features that the switch offers.
Using the LINDY KVM Switch CAT-32 IP a system administrator can access and control several computers from one compact and high density KVM control center with 32 server ports occupying only 1U height within a 19” rack.
In addition the KVM Switch CAT-32 allows you to install an optional KVM over IP Remote Access Module into a slot located in the back of the KVM switch. With this module installed the administrator can access any of the computers connected to the KVM Switch from any remote computer on a local LAN or via the Internet using a web browser.
The LINDY KVM Switch CAT-32 allows direct access to up to 32 computers using a single KVM (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) either from a local or remote console. To administrate a larger number of computers multiple switches can be used. They can be either equipped with a KVM over IP module each or they can easily be daisy chained with an IP module located in the master KVM switch only.
A dedicated daisy chain port allows a total number of 8 KVM Switches to be connected (daisy chained) together to control up to 256 computers. Using this daisy chain port method ensures that none of the computer ports are lost due to cascading. Using IP modules in each KVM Switch allows users to access even more than 256 computers and provides individual simultaneous access to every KVM switch with an IP module and by several users.
The CAT-32 KVM Switch supports two methods of switching between the connected computers: by using keyboard hotkeys or via an OSD (On Screen Display).
The KVM Switch CAT-32 IP has a single user password protection with auto logout security. The security features for the KVM over IP user are based on SSL and additionally KVM encrypted connections with a further level of password login.
Section 1 | Introducing the CAT-32 IP |
1.2. CAT-32 with IP access module
KVM over IP technology allows a simple web browser interface to be used to access the switch and the connected computers via a local area network (LAN) or, when connected to a wide area network (WAN), allows access to the switch and the connected computers from almost anywhere in the world.
Local Console
Remote Access
Multiple Servers
Remote & local control of multiple computersThe CAT-32 with IP module provides a non-intrusive solution for remote access and control because the software runs on its embedded processors only, so there’s no interference with computer operation, or impact on network performance. The IP module also features remote mass storage support; a USB connection from the switch to a connected computer allows virtual storage to be set up on the computer as a virtual drive accessed from the client.
Doing so any files, folders or local drives at the remote user can be configured as a local drive at the remote computer allowing for driver installation and updates etc.
1.3. KVM compatibility with other series KVM switches
The KVM Switch CAT-32 is compatible with most other brands of KVM switches using a port cascaded installation. To prevent any hotkey conflicts, please ensure that the KVM hotkeys of the other KVM switches used are not the same as those used on the KVM Switch CAT-32 IP. The KVM hotkeys of the KVM Switch CAT-32 IP can be configured via the OSD.
