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Chapter 1. Introduction
KVM over IP switches have an Adapter ID function that stores port
information like the adapter ID, OS, keyboard language, adapter name,
operation modes and more, so that when you move a KVM Adapter Cable from
one port to another, the switch recognizes the same adapter cable at the new
location. Also, for greater ease of use when moving the adapter cable to another
switch, the adapter ID, OS, keyboard language, adapter name, and operation
modes of the port stay with the adapter.
The KN4164V / KN8132V / KN8164V supports advanced virtual media
functions, such as a higher transmission speed, mapping USB DVD/CD/hard
drives; and other storage media to a server. Virtual media support allows you
to conduct file transfers, installs applications and OS patches, and perform
diagnostics remotely. You can upgrade your entire installation from a single
remote console located anywhere in the world.
The KN8 models offer dual power supplies so that if one of the power supplies
fails, the second power supply automatically takes over. In addition to
supporting dual power, they guard against power failure from your server room
outlets. If your server room has more than one power source, connecting the
power supplies to different power sources is a wise choice. If one of the server
room power supplies loses power, the switch will automatically adjust the
power it draws from the second source to keep functioning.
The KN4164V / KN8132V / KN8164V models support temperature sensors
that can control internal fans. The sensors regulate the fans so that they run at
optimum speed depending on the server room temperature – throttling down
when necessary, to use energy more efficiently and prolong the life of both the
fans and the switch.
The KN4164V / KN8132V / KN8164V models are also audio enabled.
Microphone and speakers are supported on the Local Console for the servers;
speakers are supported on the remote users' computers.
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