1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. ProSum Manuals
  4. Remote Control
  5. KLEv2 Series
  6. User manual

ProSum KLEv2 Series User Manual

Kvm link extender
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
User's Manual
KLEv2 Series
KVM Link Extender Generation 2
Version: 1.0

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the KLEv2 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for ProSum KLEv2 Series

  • Page 1 User's Manual KLEv2 Series KVM Link Extender Generation 2 Version: 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 Table of Contents Introduction ..........................3 1.1. Features ..........................3 1.2. Package contents ......................... 3 Product Overview........................4 2.1. Front Panels ......................... 4 2.2. Back Panels .......................... 5 2.3. Hardware Specifications ...................... 6 Quick Start ........................... 7 3.1.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 1. Introduction KLEv2 (series) is the next generation of IP-based KVM Link Extender for remote server management. It allows virtual management of server(s) or KVM(s) over the Internet. In addition to support for secured access via 1024-bit PKI authentication, 256-bit SSL data encryption, LDAP, RADIUS, and Active Directory authentication;...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 2. Product Overview 2.1. Front Panels CONSOLE VDO PWR A -- REMOTE I/O -- B Figure 1: KLEv2 Front Panel CONSOLE SWITCH VDO PWR A -- REMOTE I/O -- B Figure 2: KLEv2P Front Panel Item Description Video LED...

  • Page 5: Back Panels

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 2.2. Back Panels AUDIO PWR CTRL WIFI DC 5V PC SIDE Figure 3: KLEv2 Back panel AUDIO PWR CTRL WIFI PC SIDE Figure 4: KLEv2P Back Panel Item Description Power In Socket Plug AC main power cable into this socket. Power Out Socket Plug the AC power cord of the PC/server Power Jack...

  • Page 6: Hardware Specifications

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 2.3. Hardware Specifications Model KLEv2 KLEv2P Server Video Connector 1 x DVI-I Female Server/KVM USB Connector 1 x USB Type B Female Server Audio Connector 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Earphone Jack Female Console Video Connector 1 x DVI-I Female Console Audio Connector 2 x RJ45 Female, 10/100 Base-T with internal switch...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 3. Quick Start 3.1. Front Panel Typical Connections The diagrams in this chapter are examples, the actual application may vary. All accessories and devices may not be included in the package. They are illustrated for reference only. Ethernet Figure 5: Front Panel Typical Connections ...

  • Page 8: Back Panel Typical Connection

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 3.2. Back Panel Typical Connection WiFi PC SIDE Figure 6: Back Panel Typical Connections  Plug the USB type B port to one of the USB ports of the PC/server.  Connect the PC Side DVI to the DVI Video output of the server. Connecting using VGA would require passive DVI-A to VGA converter.

  • Page 9: Configuring The Attached Pc/Server For Better Performance

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 * Some older computers with USB interface might need to manually enable the USB option in the BIOS settings before you can use any USB devices. If your USB interface does not work, please check the USB option in the BIOS. * If you see Windows 95/98/SE or Mac OS and has not yet installed a USB mouse on your computer, there might be an error message telling you that mouse is not detected and prompting you to decide whether to ignore the same message in the future, and yet you will find there is no mouse movement to disable this message.

  • Page 10: Klev2 Default Setting

    HTTPS://192.168.1.200:5908 are not compatible with your LAN, or if another machine already occupies this address. In this case preferably use KCenter or getipdev (http://www.prosum.net/download/GETIPDEVInstall.exe) to set up a temporary IP address. Then open the KLEv2 web management to confirm this IP address or to change the IP settings.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Network Interfaces

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 3.7. Setting Up the Network Interfaces Using a browser, login to the KLEv2 Web Management. Expand Main on the left menu and click Networks. Figure 7: Network Settings Specify the port base for viewer connections in TCP Port Base. You can choose any available port base, starting from 5900 with an increment of 10 right up to 6400.

  • Page 12: Important Note

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 Preferably use a WPA/WPA2 wireless connection. Older protocols such as WEP are unsecure. Check Enable Wireless Interface to put the wireless interface in service. Wait until the service is started and the wireless part of this form is displayed. In Network Name (SSID), select the name of the wireless network (SSID) you want to connect to.

  • Page 13: Downloading The Viewers

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 3.8. Downloading the Viewers There are three different programs called viewers allowing to access the KVM server of KLEv2. The KVM server captures and sends the video of the attached computer. In the other direction it receives the events of your keyboard and mouse and transmits them to the attached computer by simulating a USB keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 14: Accessing The Kvm Server Of Klev2

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 3.9. Accessing the KVM Server of KLEv2 Viewer for Windows Under Windows, click the viewer link icon to launch the Windows viewer. If insufficient rights are granted to the viewer, the User Access Control will pop up for authorization. Figure 10: Windows Viewer Connection Dialog In the Connection Dialog, key-in the network information to access KLEv2, then press Connect.
  • Page 15 KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 Viewer Title Bar The viewer title bar provides some basic information about the connection. These data are important for the technician when requested. Changing the viewer basic settings will be introduced later on in this manual.

  • Page 16: Web Management

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 4. Web Management The Web Management is the main administrative user interface of KLEv2. This chapter provides a short description of the form pages of the Web Management in same order as the left side menu. More detailed information is available by clicking the Help icon in the title bar of each page.

  • Page 17: Virtual Media

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 4.3. Virtual Media Remote Virtual Media When running a viewer, you can share a DVD/CDROM, USB key, or ISO file with the computer attached to KLEv2. For example, a CDROM in the drive of the computer running the viewer can appear like a removable mass storage to the KLEv2-attached computer.
  • Page 18 KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 Local Virtual Media KLEv2 can get local access over the LAN to an ISO file shared by a Windows computer, or by another machine emulating a Windows share (For example Linux with Samba server). Similarly to the Remote Virtual Media feature, KLEv2 will emulate for the attached computer a removable mass storage reflecting the ISO file.

  • Page 19: Kvm Server

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 4.4. KVM Server Server Log The Server Log keeps detailed record of events, errors, user logins and logouts, video modes, etc. It also records each login attempt, even when the attempt is not successful. It provides certain technical details such as compression ratio, encoding scheme, and bytes transmitted in each viewer session.
  • Page 20 KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 Viewer Connection This page allows adjustment of settings related to the viewer usage:  KLEv2 name as it is displayed on the title bar of the viewer window  keyboard layout that should be consistent with the keyboard you use on your computer and that is setup in the attached computer ...
  • Page 21 KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 Power Control Allow or forbid the control or power by viewers. KLEv2P integrates a one-port PDU. The control of power can also be made by an external PDU. External PDUs use the Power Control RS232 serial port.

  • Page 22: Users

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 4.5. Users Local Database In this page you can list, edit, add, or remove user accounts that can access the product. These users are stored in the local database of the KLEv2. They need no external access to an authentication server.

  • Page 23: Alarms

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 4.6. Alarms Emails Settings to send out Email alarm notifications. Figure 20: Email Alarms SNMP Settings concerning the SNMP manager that will get the SNMP traps sent by KLEv2. Selection In this page select which events will generate an alarm and the type of alarm that must be sent. - 23 -...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 4.7. Maintenance Software Version Basic information on the software. Figure 21: Software Versions Networking Status View current Ethernet and Wireless networking information. Figure 22: Networking Status Software Upgrade You can upgrade the software of the KLEv2 from this page across the LAN or the Internet. Save/ Restore Settings Save the current configuration for future usage or upload a previously saved configuration file.

  • Page 25: Viewers

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 5. Viewers This chapter provides some information, tricks and tips about the Windows and Java viewers. The Android viewer is not described here but its features are very similar and it provides a detailed help. The three viewers provide similar performances.
  • Page 26 KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 Virtual Medium  Manage Virtual Medium/ Drive Redirection: Opens the Virtual Medium dialog box. Select the Hard Disk, DVD/CDROM drive or ISO file and click Connect. See details below. Status: Show current Virtual Media connection status Hard Disk or CD ROM Drive (Windows viewer only): Redirect and map a local drive onto the attached computer.

  • Page 27: Connection Dialog

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 5.2. Connection Dialog Compression Specify the compression type that will be used to transmit the video from KLEv2 to viewer. The compressions are listed from the lowest to the highest data volume. Note that high compressions need more work and thus longer KLEv2 and viewer processing times.

  • Page 28: Local Cursor

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 5.3. Local Cursor You see two cursors when accessing a remote system with a viewer, the local cursor and the remote cursor. Normally, except during movements, the two cursors should be superimposed. If this is not the case, please refer to section 5.3.

  • Page 29: Mouse Troubleshooting

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 5.4. Mouse Troubleshooting. If the remote and the local cursors are out of synchronization, and if the Ctrl-Ctrl-Home action cannot get them resynchronized, please check the VGA and mouse settings. If the computer is sending VGA video Make sure the video sent by the computer corresponds to one the resolutions supported by KLEv2 (Refer to Table 1).

  • Page 30: Kcenter

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 6. KCenter KLEv2 like KMini is a distributed IP KVM. By using one KLEv2 or KMini for each PC or server and managing them with the KCenter application, you can build efficient non-blocking matrix IP KVMs with no limit concerning the number of simultaneous users.

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 7. Frequently Asked Questions I am able to login with the Application Viewers using the IP and Port Number but unable to login to the browser viewer or Vice versa. The browser viewer port and the application port number is different. Usually the application port is lower and the viewer port is 8 greater.

  • Page 32: Technical Support

    KLEv2 User's Manual Rev 1.0 01/2016 8. Technical support Please contact your local distributor for more information or technical support. 9. FCC / CE Statements FCC Statement : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Table of Contents