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4 Computer terminal operations

4.1 The Console menu

Each KVM s3-1621 and KVM s3-1641 appliance can be configured at the appliance
level through the Console menu interface accessed through the configuration port on
the rear panel of the KVM s3-1621 or KVM s3-1641 appliance. All terminal commands
are accessed through a terminal or computer running terminal emulation software. This
is not the best method for setting options for the KVM s3-1621 and KVM s3-1641
appliances. The preferred method is to make all configuration settings in the KVM s3
Client. See the KVM s3 Client User Guide for more information.

4.1.1 Configuring network settings

When you turn on the KVM s3-1621 or KVM s3-1641 appliance, the switch initial-
izes for approximately one minute. After it completes initializati on, press any k ey on
the terminal or on the computer running the terminal emulation software to access
the Console menu interface. The terminal can be connected at any time, even
when the KVM s3-1621 or KVM s3-1641 appliance is already turned on.
The Console Main menu opens. Type 1 and press Enter for the Network configura-
tion option. The Network configuration menu opens.
Figure 28: Network configuration menu
Type 1 and press Enter to set the network speed. You should set the connection
manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature. Aft er pressi ng Enter, you are
returned to the Network configuration menu. See Section 4.1.2 for more details.
Type 2 and press Enter to specify whether you are using a static or Dynamic Host
configuration Protocol (DHCP) address.