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AlterPath KVM
Manual
A reference guide for users and systems administrators
of Cyclades AlterPath KVM
Product Version 1.1.0
Document Revision 3
This document contains proprietary information of Cyclades and is not to be disclosed
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Cyclades Corporation, 2004

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  • Page 1 A reference guide for users and systems administrators of Cyclades AlterPath KVM Product Version 1.1.0 Document Revision 3 This document contains proprietary information of Cyclades and is not to be disclosed or used except in accordance with applicable contracts or agreements. © Cyclades Corporation, 2004...
  • Page 2 This manual is published by Cyclades Corporation, which reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual as well as to revise this publication at any time and without notice to any person of such revision or change.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Begin Audience Document Organization Typographical Conventions Naming Conventions Symbols Chapter 1: Introduction Connectivity and Capacity Product Components KVM Terminator Overview of AlterPath KVM KVM Product Features Cat-5-Based Cabling Server-Based Authentication Local User Authentication User Access Lists Per Port Cascading Support with Centralized Port Management Flexibility and Scalability...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 2: KVM Installation Product Installation Checklist Port Connections Rack Mounting the KVM Installing AlterPath KVM Booting Messages Cascading AlterPath KVM Connecting a Secondary KVM to a Primary KVM Mouse Settings Windows XP / Windows 2003 Windows 2000 / ME Windows 95 / 98 / NT Linux with Graphical Desktop Safety Considerations When Rack Mounting...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Sun Keyboard 3-10 Network Configuration 3-11 DHCP 3-11 IP Address 3-11 Netmask 3-12 Gateway 3-12 DNS Server 3-13 Domain 3-13 Hostname 3-14 Date/Time 3-14 Enabling the NTP Server 3-15 User Station Configuration 3-17 Idle Timeout 3-17 Screen Saver Time 3-18 Cycle Time 3-18...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Local Groups 3-33 Adding a Group 3-33 Adding a User to a Group 3-35 Deleting a User from a Group 3-36 Deleting a Group 3-38 User Access Lists Menu 3-39 Generic User 3-39 Adding a User to the User Access List 3-40 Edit User/Group 3-42...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Logging In Direct Access to a Port KVM Web Management Interface Wizard Mode Expert Mode Button Functions Saving Your Configuration Configuring in Wizard Mode Step 1: Network Settings Step 2: Access 4-11 Step 3: System Log 4-14 Configuring in Expert Mode 4-15 Table of Menu and Forms...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Network > SNMP 4-59 Network > Host Table 4-63 Network > Static Routes 4-64 AUX Port 4-66 System 4-68 System > Date/Time 4-68 System > Boot 4-69 Information 4-71 General 4-71 Port Status 4-74 Management 4-74 Backup Configuration 4-75 Firmware Update 4-76...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents escape sequence 5-10 Method 3: Exiting by Idle Timeout 5-11 OSD Screen Saver 5-11 Operating through the Remote Unit (RP) 5-11 Adjusting Screen Brightness and Contrast 5-12 Automatic (Video) Control Adjustment 5-12 Manual (Brightness/Contrast) Control 5-13 Sharing Server Connection 5-13 Synchronizing Your Keyboard and Mouse 5-15...
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  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Welcome to the AlterPath KVM Manual! This manual is designed to help you install, configure, and operate your AlterPath KVM switch. For simplicity, the document also refers to the Alterpath KVM unit as KVM. Audience This manual is intended for System administrators and regular users of the AlterPath KVM.

  • Page 12: Typographical Conventions

    Before You Begin Glossary This is a glossary of terms and acronyms used in the manual. Typographical Conventions Screen Labels Words that appears on the screen are typed in boldface. Examples: The Configuration window; the Password field. Hypertext Links With the exception of headings and the Table of Contents (which are already linked), all under- lined words are hypertext links.

  • Page 13: Symbols

    Before You Begin Short name for the AlterPath KVM. Select To select is the same as to click your mouse. Symbols The manual uses three symbols to indicate the following: This icon indicates a reference to another section, chapter, or docu- ment.
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  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction

    KVM supports two concurrent users: one remote and one local. Through cascading, AlterPath KVM allows you to control up to 1024 computers. For one primary AlterPath KVM 16, you can connect up to eight secondary KVM units; and for one AlterPath KVM32, up to 16 secondary KVM units.

  • Page 16: Product Components

    1: Introduction Product Components AlterPath KVM family comprises four product components: • AlterPath KVM 16 - model that comes with 16 KVM ports. • AlterPath KVM 32 - model that comes with 32 KVM ports. • AlterPath KVM RP - allows a remote user to connect to the KVM.

  • Page 17: Kvm Terminator

    1: Introduction KVM Terminator The AlterPath KVM terminator interfaces directly with the server through the video, mouse, and keyboard ports. It behaves as though it were a real keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The KVM terminator comes in three models to support the following: •...

  • Page 18: Kvm Product Features

    1: Introduction KVM Product Features AlterPath KVM provides enterprise solutions that meet the needs of today’s data center. The most notable features of AlterPath KVM are: • CAT5-based cabling • Server-Based Authentication • Local User Authentication • User Access List Per Port •...

  • Page 19: Local User Authentication

    1: Introduction Local User Authentication AlterPath KVM also supports local backup user authentication, allowing the system to fall back to local authentication mode in case your server-based authentication engine is unreachable. This ensures continuous, secured access to your servers even if the network or the authentication server is down. User Access Lists Per Port This feature allows you to define which users have access to which servers, which provides greater control and peace of mind.

  • Page 20: Multi-User

    1: Introduction Multi-User KVM supports two concurrent users; one local and one remote. The remote user may be placed up to 500 feet away from the KVM unit. The KVM RP enables the remote operator to select the local keyboard, video, and mouse console between a local station and a server from the AlterPath KVM.

  • Page 21: Setup Diagram

    1: Introduction Setup Diagram The diagram below shows a typical setup of the various KVM product components. Linux Unix Server Server Windows Server Server Terminator Terminator Terminator Terminator CAT5 CAT5 CAT5 CAT5 Ethernet AlterPath KVM AlterPath KVM RP connection Syslog/ Authentication Servers Workstation...
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  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Kvm Installation

    Chapter 2 KVM Installation This section discusses the procedures and requirements for installing the AlterPath KVM, and is organized as follows: • Product Installation Checklist • Rack Mounting and Connecting the KVM Components • Installing AlterPath KVM • Cascading AlterPath KVM Product Installation Checklist While the quantity of the product components may vary based on your order, at a minimum, your AlterPath KVM package should contain the following...
  • Page 24 2: AlterPath KVM Installation The contents of a typical AlterPath KVM package is shown below: (Power cord and mounting kit not shown.) & QuickStart Guide The contents of a typical AlterPath KVM RP package is shown below: QuickStart Guide AlterPath KVM Manual...

  • Page 25: Port Connections

    AlterPath KVM Installation Port Connections The diagram below shows the port connections located in the back of a KVM 32: Auxiliary User2 Power Mouse switch Keyboard [-User1-] 32 CAT5 KVM ports Power Ethernet cord Console Rack Mounting the KVM To rack-mount the KVM, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 26: Installing Alterpath Kvm

    Installing AlterPath KVM While the KVM and its components are hot-pluggable, be aware that other non-Cyclades system components, such as the PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports on the server, may not respond properly when hot- plugged. When in doubt, power on your servers only after the KVM and its components are installed properly.
  • Page 27 AlterPath KVM Installation c. Plug your Keyboard, Video and Mouse cables to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse User ports on your AlterPath KVM RP. d. Plug your station's Keyboard, Video and Mouse cables to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse Local PC connectors on your AlterPath KVM RP.

  • Page 28: Booting Messages

    2: AlterPath KVM Installation Booting Messages During the booting process, the system will display a succession of messages shown as follows: AlterPath KVM Manual...

  • Page 29: Cascading Alterpath Kvm

    AlterPath KVM Installation Cascading AlterPath KVM The AlterPath KVM allows you control up to 1024 computers. For one primary KVM 32, you can connect up to 16 secondary KVM units. Two connections are used for each secondary-to-primary configuration: One CAT- 5 cable between a primary port to a secondary USER2 port and another CAT- 5 cable between a primary port and a USER1 port through a Terminator.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Secondary Kvm To A Primary Kvm

    2: AlterPath KVM Installation Connecting a Secondary KVM to a Primary KVM The procedure for connecting a secondary KVM to a primary KVM is as follows: 1. Ensure that all hardware (KVM switches and computers) to be connected are switched off. 2.

  • Page 31: Windows 2000 / Me

    AlterPath KVM Installation Windows 2000 / ME 1. Go to: Control Panel > Mouse > Pointer Options 2. Set the mouse pointer acceleration to none. 3. Set the motion speed to medium by positioning the slider right at the middle. 4.

  • Page 32: Safety Considerations When Rack Mounting

    Safety Considerations When Rack Mounting When rack-mounting the KVM box, consider the following: Operating Temperature Cyclades’s recommended operating temperature range for the KVM is: ° to 112°F (10°C to 44°C). Elevated operating ambient temperature If you install the KVM in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature.

  • Page 33: Activity Leds On The Kvm Ports

    AlterPath KVM Installation Activity LEDs on the KVM Ports The KVM unit comes with LEDs positioned on each side of the following ports: • User 2 • • Ethernet • Console The LEDS are designed to monitor the interface connections as described in the succeeding LED tables.The diagram below shows the position of the LEDs as they appear on the back of the KVM/net switch: USER 2...

  • Page 34: Led Status Definitions

    2: AlterPath KVM Installation LED Status Definitions Label Color Status VID EN Video disabled. VID EN Green Video enabled pass through VID EN Orange Video enabled internal blank screen generated. No input channel signal. Green Input channel signal level detected and synchronized.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Kvm Osd Configuration

    Chapter 3 KVM OSD Configuration This chapter discusses the procedures and requirements for configuring the AlterPath KVM through the on-screen display (OSD), and is organized as follows: • Configuring the KVM through the OSD • Basic Navigation Keys • Default Key Sequences •...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Kvm Through The Osd

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Configuring the KVM through the OSD Basic Navigation Keys A short list of keyboard controls to help you navigate through the KVM on screen display is as follows: Action Changes between fields on the window UP / DOWN Scrolls within a menu LEFT / RIGHT Selects a button in a button field...
  • Page 37 KVM OSD Configuration Key Sequence Action <Scroll Lock> twice, and RP Switch to Remote command - switches the Alter- then <R> Path KVM RP video display to the remote computer. <Scroll Lock> twice, and RP Beep On/Off - switches the beeper on or off then <B>...

  • Page 38: Kvm User Interface Overview

    3: KVM OSD Configuration KVM User Interface Overview The KVM user interface is composed of windows, each of which has a specific function, allowing you to interface with the KVM to perform all your KVM configuration and management tasks. The diagram below presents the organizational structure of the user interface: Login Main Menu Connect...

  • Page 39: Logging In

    The system should bring up the KVM main menu. OSD Guidelines The succeeding procedures in this chapter assume that you are already logged in. For security, Cyclades recommends that you change your password as soon as convenient. Saving Your Configuration You do not need to click on the Save button if you are not finished with configuring a set of parameters for a given Configuration menu selection.

  • Page 40: Kvm Main Menu

    3: KVM OSD Configuration KVM Main Menu The KVM Main Menu provides three selections: Menu Selection Select the menu item to: Connect View the Server Connection Menu. From this menu, you can select the port to which you wish to connect, or invoke the Cycle function to view the ports.

  • Page 41: Configuration Menu

    KVM OSD Configuration Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu provides the following selections: Menu Selection Select the menu item to: General Configure authentication type, authentication servers, syslog facility, IP Security, 3DES, Access Type and more. Network Configure DHCP and/or IP address, User Station Configure the work station’s idle timeout, screen saver time, cycle time, keyboard type, and the...

  • Page 42: General Configuration: Windows Summary

    3: KVM OSD Configuration General Configuration: Windows Summary The function of each General Configuration window is as follows: Menu Selection Select the menu item to: Authentication Type Assign the authentication type. (Select from: None, Local, Radius, TacacsPlus, Kerberos, LDAP, and Windows NT/2K/2K3.) Syslog Facility Define the number which the target syslog server...

  • Page 43: Syslog Facility

    KVM OSD Configuration Syslog Facility (Configure > General > Authentication Type > Syslog Facility) The Syslog Facility defines the number which the target syslog server will use as a message identifier. Values are from 0 through 7. 1. To configure, go to: General Configuration > Authentication Type > Syslog Facility: 2.

  • Page 44: Escape Sequence

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Escape Sequence (Configure > General > Authentication Type > Syslog Facility > Escape Sequence.) The Escape Sequence defines the key sequence for the escape function when operating from the OSD. 1. From the Escape Sequence window, enter the key sequence for the escape function, or to change the default escape sequence (Ctrl-K).

  • Page 45: Network Configuration

    KVM OSD Configuration Network Configuration The Network Configuration screens allow you to configure the KVM switch network settings. If you are not using a DHCP server, it will provide additional screens to enable you to configure such network parameters as the IP address, netmask, gateway, and more.

  • Page 46: Netmask

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Netmask (Configure > Network > DHCP > IP Address > Netmask) 1. From the Netmask window, enter the Netmask address. 2. Tab to the next button and press <Enter> to configure the Gateway. Gateway (Configure > Network > DHCP > IP Address > Netmask > Gateway) 1.

  • Page 47: Dns Server

    KVM OSD Configuration DNS Server (Configure > Network > DHCP > IP Address > Netmask > Gateway > DNS Server) 1. From the DNS Server window, enter the server address. 2. Tab to the next button and press <Enter> to configure the Domain name. Domain (Configure >...

  • Page 48: Hostname

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Hostname (Configure > Network > DHCP > IP Address > Netmask > Gateway > DNS Server > Domain Name > Hostname). 1. From the Hostname window, type in the hostname. 2. Tab to the Save button and press <Enter> to complete Network configuration.

  • Page 49: Enabling The Ntp Server

    KVM OSD Configuration Enabling the NTP Server (Configure > Date/Time > NTP) 1. From the NTP window, select enabled and press <Enter>. The system displays the NTP Server window: 2. Tab to the Save button and press <Enter> to complete the procedure. Entering the Date and Time Manually 1.
  • Page 50 3: KVM OSD Configuration The system displays the Time entry window: 4. From the resulting window, type in the time (follow the given format). 5. Tab to the Save button and press <Enter> to complete the procedure. 3-16 AlterPath KVM Manual...

  • Page 51: User Station Configuration

    KVM OSD Configuration User Station Configuration The User Station option allows you to configure the following user station parameters: • Idle Timeout • Cycle Time • Keyboard Type The keyboard escape sequences for the following commands • Quit • Power Management •...

  • Page 52: Screen Saver Time

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Screen Saver Time (Configure > User Station > Idle Timeout > Screen Saver Time) The screen saver is designed to protect your screen even after the screen times out, by activating the screen saver mode after a period of inactivity.

  • Page 53: Keyboard Type

    KVM OSD Configuration 1. From the Cycle Time window, click on the forward or back button to select the cycle time (0 through 60 seconds; default value is 3 seconds) for cycling between ports. 2. Tab to the next button and press <Enter> to configure the Keyboard Type.

  • Page 54: Power Management

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Quit (Configure > User Station > Idle Timeout > Screen Saver Time > Cycle Time > Keyboard Type > Quit) The Quit window allows you to define (or change the default value of) the key sequence for the quit command. Power Management (Configure >...

  • Page 55: Mouse/Keyboard Sync

    KVM OSD Configuration Mouse/Keyboard Sync (Configure > User Station > Idle Timeout > Screen Saver Time > Cycle Time > Keyboard Type > Quit > Power Management > Mouse/Keyboard Sync) The Mouse/Keyboard Sync defines the key sequence for the mouse and keyboard synchronization command.

  • Page 56: Switch Next

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Switch Next (Configure > User Station > Idle Timeout > Screen Saver Time > Cycle Time > Keyboard Type > Quit > Power Management > Mouse/Keyboard Sync > Video Configuration > Switch Next) The Switch Next window allows you to define or change the default key sequence for the switch next command.

  • Page 57: Port Info

    KVM OSD Configuration Port Info (Configure > User Station > Idle Timeout > Screen Saver Time > Cycle Time > Keyboard Type > Quit > Power Management > Mouse/Keyboard Sync > Video Configuration > Switch Next > Switch Previous > Port Info) The Port Info window allows you to define or change the default key sequence for the command to view port information while using the OSD.

  • Page 58: Activating A Port

    3: KVM OSD Configuration To select a KVM Port: 1. Go to the KVM Ports window: 2. From the resulting window, enter or select the port you wish to configure 3. Press <Enter>. All subsequent procedures in the KVM Ports section assume that you have already selected a port using the KVM Ports window.

  • Page 59: Server Name

    KVM OSD Configuration Server Name (Configure > KVM Ports > Active > Server Name) 1. From the Server Name window, type in the server name of the currently selected port. 2. Tab to the next button to configure the KVM Ports. - OR - To verify the new server name, tab to the Save button and press <Enter>.

  • Page 60: Power Outlet

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Power Outlet (KVM Ports > Active > Server Name > Power Outlet) The Power Outlet window allows you to assign the AlterPath PM outlet number(s) that powers the current port. the AlterPath PM outlet number that powers the selected 1.

  • Page 61: Users And Groups

    KVM OSD Configuration (for example, kvm16.4). You can also define, if any, the AlterPath PM outlet that powers the computer connected to the port of the slave KVM. To enable power management in a cascading environment, you must connect the AlterPath PM units to the Master AlterPath KVM’s AUX port.

  • Page 62: Configuring Users

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Configuring Users To configure local users, go to: Configure > Users and Groups > Local Users: Tab to Local Users and press <Enter> to configure the Local Users. Adding a User (Configuration > Users and Groups > Local Users > Add User) To Add a User follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 63 KVM OSD Configuration 2. From the resulting window, type in the username (this field is case- sensitive) in the input box as shown by the following example: 3. Press <Enter> when done. The system displays the Enter the Password window as shown: 4.

  • Page 64: Changing The User, Admin, Or Root Password

    3: KVM OSD Configuration The system displays the following message: 6. Click on OK to complete the procedure. Changing the User, Admin, or Root Password (Configure > Users and Groups > Local Users > Change Password) To change the a user’s password, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 65 KVM OSD Configuration 2. From the resulting window, select the user whose password you want to change, and then press <Enter>. The system displays the Enter the Password window: 3. Enter the new password and then press <Enter>. The system displays a password confirmation window. 4.

  • Page 66: Deleting A User

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Deleting a User (Configure > Users and Groups > Local Users > Delete User) To delete a user, follow the steps below: 1. From the Local Users Menu, select Delete User and press <Enter>. The system displays the Select the User window as shown: 2.

  • Page 67: Local Groups

    KVM OSD Configuration Local Groups The Local Groups option allows you to perform the following: • Add a new group • Add a user to a group • Delete a user from a group • Delete a group Users and Groups Menu: Adding a Group (Configure >...
  • Page 68 3: KVM OSD Configuration The system displays the Enter the Group Name window as shown: 2. From the resulting window, type in the group name you wish to add and then press <Enter>. The system displays the following message: 3. Click on OK to complete the procedure. 3-34 AlterPath KVM Manual...

  • Page 69: Adding A User To A Group

    KVM OSD Configuration Adding a User to a Group (Configure > User and Groups > Local Groups > Add User to Group) To add a user group, follow the steps below: 1. From the Local Groups Menu, select Add User to Group and press <Enter>.

  • Page 70: Deleting A User From A Group

    3: KVM OSD Configuration 4. Press <Enter>. The system displays the following message: 5. Click on OK to complete the procedure. Deleting a User from a Group (Configure > User and Groups > Local Groups > Delete User from Group) To delete a user from a group, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 71 KVM OSD Configuration The system displays the Delete User from Group - Select Member window as shown: 3. From the resulting window, select the user that you wish to delete from the group, and then press <Enter>. The system displays the following message: 4.

  • Page 72: Deleting A Group

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Deleting a Group (Configure > User and Groups > Local Groups > Delete Group) To delete a user group, follow the steps below: 1. From the Local Groups Menu, select Delete Group and press <Enter>. The system displays the Delete Group - Select Group window. 2.

  • Page 73: User Access Lists Menu

    KVM OSD Configuration User Access Lists Menu (Configure > Users and Groups > User Access List) The User Access Lists Menu allows you to add, edit, or delete users from the user access list. The User Access List is a database that defines all KVM users, the ports to which they have access, the types of permissions that they have.

  • Page 74: Adding A User To The User Access List

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Adding a User to the User Access List (Configure > Users and Groups > User Access List > Add User) To add a user to the user access list, follow the steps below: 1. From the User Access Lists Menu, select Add User and press <Enter>. The system displays the Group Configuration - Enter the Username window as shown: 2.
  • Page 75 KVM OSD Configuration The system displays the Access List for User - Select the Server window as shown: 3. From the resulting window, select the server to which you wish to assign to the user, and then press <Enter>. The system displays the Permission for User window as shown: 4.

  • Page 76: Edit User/Group

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Edit User/Group (Configure > Users and Groups > User Access List > Edit User/Group) Editing the Generic User To edit the generic user, follow the steps below: 1. From the User Access List - Select the User window, select (Generic Users) and press <Enter>.
  • Page 77 KVM OSD Configuration The system displays the Access List for User - Select the Server window: 3. From the resulting window, select from the list the server you wish to assign or re-assign to the generic user, and then press <Enter>. If you select Reset All, the system displays the following window: If you select Multiple Servers, the system displays the following window: AlterPath KVM Manual...

  • Page 78: Deleting A User From The User Access List

    3: KVM OSD Configuration When using the Multiple Servers window, you can specify the servers using a comma (to separate each server) and/or a hyphen (to specify a range of servers). If you select an individual port (say, Port_2), the system displays the Permissions window as shown: 4.

  • Page 79: Cascade Devices

    KVM OSD Configuration Cascade Devices (Configure > Cascade Devices) The Cascade Devices option of the Configuration Menu allows you to configure a secondary KVM to be cascaded to the primary KVM switch to increase the number of supportable ports. The secondary device may be another KVM/net switch, a KVM switch or a KVM expander.
  • Page 80 3: KVM OSD Configuration The system displays the Add Device - Enter the Device Name window: 2. From the resulting window, select the device type and press <Enter>. The system displays the Port Selection for B/USER 2 window: NOTE: In the KVM Expander, User 1 is port A; User 2 is port B. 3.
  • Page 81 KVM OSD Configuration 4. From the resulting window, select the port that connects to USER 1, and then press <Enter>. The system displays the Device Model Selection window: 5. From the resulting window, select Auto Detect and press <Enter>. During auto detection, the system displays the following message: AlterPath KVM Manual 3-47...

  • Page 82: Syslog

    3: KVM OSD Configuration Syslog (Configure > Syslog) The Syslog option of the Configuration Menu allows you to enter the IP address of the logging system. (To define the Syslog Facility, go to Configuration > General.) To configure the Syslog IP address: 1.

  • Page 83: Save/Load Config

    KVM OSD Configuration Save/Load Config (Configure > Save/Load Config) The Save/Load Config option allows you to save your configuration to Flash and to upload (or download) the configuration file to (or from) the FTP server. Saving Your Configuration To save your configuration to Flash, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 84: Loading Your Configuration

    3: KVM OSD Configuration The following message follows: 2. Click on OK to complete the procedure. Loading Your Configuration The Load Configuration command is the same as the shell command: restoreconf. The command loads the configuration file from Flash. To load the configuration file, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 85: Saving Your Configuration To An Ftp Server

    KVM OSD Configuration Saving your Configuration to an FTP Server (Configure > Save/Load Config > Save to FTP) To save your configuration file to an FTP server, complete the procedure below: 1. From the Save/Load Config window, select Save to FTP and press <Enter>.
  • Page 86 3: KVM OSD Configuration The system displays the Save to FTP Server - Server window: 4. From the resulting window, type in the FTP server name. 5. Tab to the next button and press <Enter>. The system displays the Save to FTP Server - Username: 6.

  • Page 87: Loading Configuration From An Ftp Server

    KVM OSD Configuration 8. From the resulting window, type in your password to access the FTP server. 9. Tab to the Save button and press <Enter> to complete the procedure. Loading Configuration from an FTP Server (Configure > Save/Load Config > Load from FTP) To load a configuration file from an FTP server, complete the procedure below: 1.
  • Page 88 3: KVM OSD Configuration The system displays the Load from FTP Server - Server window: 4. From the resulting window, enter the FTP servername. 5. Tab to the forward button and press <Enter>. The system displays the Load from FTP Server - Username: 6.

  • Page 89: System Info Menu

    KVM OSD Configuration 8. From the resulting window, enter the FTP Server password. 9. Tab to the Save button and press <Enter>. System Info Menu System Information is the last menu option of the Main Menu. This feature is designed to provide users detailed system information about the KVM. This feature is available only to the Admin user, not to the regular user.

  • Page 90: System Info Window

    3: KVM OSD Configuration 3. Memory RAM: 128 Mbytes Flash: 16 Mbytes RAM usage: 17% RAMDISK usage: 100% 4. CPU Clock: 48 MHz 5. Time Mon Jul 19 2004 12:35:12 PDT up 10 min 6. User1 connection Int. uC, V1.0.4 7.

  • Page 91: Reboot

    KVM OSD Configuration Reboot To reboot the KVM/net switch, select Reboot from the Main Menu. The system will display the following message: Select Yes to complete the reboot command. AlterPath KVM Manual 3-57...
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  • Page 93: Chapter 4: Kvm Web Configuration

    Chapter 4 KVM Web Configuration This chapter presents the procedures for configuring the KVM using the web management interface (WMI). It is organized as follows: Overview Types of Users Logging In KVM Web Management Interface Configuring in Wizard Mode Step 1: Network Settings Step 2: Access Step 3: System Log Configuring in Expert Mode...

  • Page 94: Types Of Users

    Admin is the super user of the KVM WMI in admin mode. The admin or admin user has full read/write access to the WMI and shares with the root user the same default password, cyclades. For security purposes, you must change your admin password as soon as you are logged in.

  • Page 95: Changing The Password

    4: KVM Web Configuration Changing the Password The table below summarizes the methods in which the different users can change their password. User Where to Who can Type change the PW change the PW root root user From system prompt, type in command, passwd, and follow system prompt.

  • Page 96: Logging In

    4: KVM Web Configuration ports are shared. This is true as long as both user types share the same permissions (e.g., Read/Write, Read Only). For example, if Group A has Read/Write permissions to ports 2, 4, and 6 while the Generic User has Read/Write Permissions to ports 1, 3, and 5, then the system will provide both users (Group A and Generic User) Read/Write Access to ports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

  • Page 97: Direct Access To A Port

    4: KVM Web Configuration 2. Log in as admin and type in the password: cyclades The system brings up the KVM web management page. If another administrator is using the system, the following message appears: 3. Click on the appropriate radio button and then click on the Apply button.

  • Page 98: Kvm Web Management Interface

    4: KVM Web Configuration KVM Web Management Interface You can use the KVM web management interface in two modes: • Wizard • Expert Wizard Mode The wizard is designed to simplify configuration by providing users the default parameter values. The system will prompt you for the necessary fields, give instructions during the process and, in some cases, populate the fields automatically.

  • Page 99: Expert Mode

    4: KVM Web Configuration Shown in the previous page is a typical configuration window of the KVM web interface in Wizard Mode. The user entry panel or form varies depending on the selected menu item. The KVM uses forms and dialog boxes (i.e., pop-up windows that prompt you for information) to receive your data input.

  • Page 100: Button Functions

    4: KVM Web Configuration Occasionally, an Expert Mode menu selection will comprise multiple forms such as the one shown above. These forms are identified by their tabs. Select the tab to access the form that you want. Button Functions The control buttons located at the bottom of the KVM Web Configuration window provide you the following functions for operating the interface.

  • Page 101: Configuring In Wizard Mode

    4: KVM Web Configuration Configuring in Wizard Mode As shown in the menu, the Wizard Mode configuration is composed of three steps: Step 1: Network Settings Step 2: Access Step 3: System Log Step 1: Network Settings The Network Settings form enables you to configure the KVM for networking.
  • Page 102 4: KVM Web Configuration 2. If DHCP is your preferred setting, proceed to Step 2: Access; if not, click on the checkbox to deselect DHCP and enter your network settings manually. The Network Settings entry fields should appear as shown: 3.

  • Page 103: Step 2: Access

    4: KVM Web Configuration Step 2: Access The Access form allows you to add or delete users from the User Access List. It also allows you to set or change the password for each user. 1. From the main menu of the web interface, select Step 2: Access. The system brings up the Access form: John The Access form is composed of a Users list box and three buttons: Add,...
  • Page 104 4: KVM Web Configuration To add a User 1. From the Access form, select the Add button. The system displays the Add User dialog box: 2. Type in the necessary information as follows: Field Name Definition User Name Name of the user to be added to the Access List. Password The user password required to access the port.
  • Page 105 4: KVM Web Configuration To Delete a User 1. From the users list box of the Access form, select the user that you want to delete. 2. Click on the Delete button 3. Click on the Apply Changes button. To Change a User’s Password It is recommended that you change your admin password as soon as you begin configuring the KVM system.

  • Page 106: Step 3: System Log

    4: KVM Web Configuration Step 3: System Log The System Log form is used to assign or add syslog servers to external server locations. These servers receive KVM syslog messages. You can also delete the servers from their locations. 1. Select Step 3: System Log from the main menu. The system brings up the System Log form: To Add a Syslog Server 1.

  • Page 107: Configuring In Expert Mode

    4: KVM Web Configuration 2. From the Syslog Server list box, select the syslog server that you want to delete from the current facility location, and then select Delete. (Repeat this step for as many servers you need to delete.) 3.

  • Page 108: Table Of Menu And Forms

    4: KVM Web Configuration Table of Menu and Forms The forms that compose the entire configuration interface in Expert Mode are as follows: Menu Selection Form Name Access > Connect to Server This is a form by itself. > Power Management Outlets Manager (tab 1) View IPDUs Info (tab 2) Users Manager (tab 3)
  • Page 109 4: KVM Web Configuration Menu Selection Form Name Management > Backup Configuration This is a form by itself. > Firmware Update This is a form by itself. > Microcode Update This is a form by itself. > Microcode Reset This is a form by itself. >...

  • Page 110: Access

    Outlets Manager, View IPDUs Info, Users Manager, Configuration, and Software Upgrade. Power Management Power Management comprises five tabbed forms, which are designed to configure any Cyclades AlterPath Power Manager unit connected to the KVM switch. Menu Selection Use this form to: Outlets Manager Switch on/off and lock/unlock outlets;...

  • Page 111: Power Management > Outlets Manager

    4: KVM Web Configuration Power Management > Outlets Manager The Outlets Manager form allows you to check the status of all IPDUs connected to the Console Server including their outlets. Any user who has Administration privileges can turn on, turn off, cycle (i.e., to automatically switch off and on), lock, and unlock the outlets.
  • Page 112 4: KVM Web Configuration 2. To switch an outlet on or off, click on the light bulb; to lock or unlock an outlet, click on the padlock. In the sample form below, outlet 1 has been locked and outlet 2 has been switched off and locked.

  • Page 113: Power Management > View Ipdus Info

    4: KVM Web Configuration Power Management > View IPDUs Info The IPDU Info form allows you to view all IPDU information (e.g., number of outlets for each unit, current, temperature, alarm threshold levels, and firmware) by serial port. The form stores historical values of the maximum current and the maximum temperature.

  • Page 114: Power Management > Users Manager

    4: KVM Web Configuration Power Management > Users Manager The Users Management form of Power Management allows you to assign users to selected outlets for each KVM port and vice versa. To add a user or edit an assigned user: 1.
  • Page 115 4: KVM Web Configuration The system brings up the Add/Edit User x Outlet dialog box: 3. From the resulting dialog box, modify or enter in the corresponding fields the user and the outlets to which the user is assigned, and then select the OK button.

  • Page 116: Power Management > Configuration

    4: KVM Web Configuration Power Management > Configuration To configure IPDUs to generate alarms or syslog files, perform the following steps: 1. From the top menu, select Access; from the left menu panel, select Power Management; from the default Outlets Manager form select the Configuration tab.

  • Page 117: Power Management > Software Upgrade

    4: KVM Web Configuration Power Management > Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade form of Power Management allows you to upgrade the Power Management software for a selected serial port. The first line of the form shows the latest software version available. The presence of an Upgrade button indicates that a new software version for that master or slave port is available.

  • Page 118: Configuration

    4: KVM Web Configuration Configuration Configuration, the second primary menu selection, is composed of four menu selections with the following child menus and forms: • KVM - General (composed of four tabbed forms), Devices, Users & Groups, and Security) • Network - Host Settings, Syslog, Services, IP Filtering, VPN, SNMP, and Host Table.

  • Page 119: Default Key Sequences

    4: KVM Web Configuration Default Key Sequences A main component of the KVM settings is defining the key sequences for users when using the AlterPath Viewer. A key sequence (also known as escape sequence) is a sequence of special characters used to send a command to a device or program.
  • Page 120 4: KVM Web Configuration 1. To configure the KVM Settings from the top menu, select Configuration; from the left menu, select KVM. The system displays the first of four forms under KVM which is the General form: 2. From the General form, complete the data entry fields as follows: Field Name Definition Facility Number...
  • Page 121 4: KVM Web Configuration Proceed to the next form by clicking on the User 1 tab. The system brings up the User 1 form: The User 1 form is used to configure the first user’s console and key- board settings. 5.
  • Page 122 4: KVM Web Configuration 7. Proceed to the next form by clicking the User 2 tab. The system brings up the User 2 form: The User 2 form is used to configure the second user’s console and keyboard settings. 8. Complete the data entry fields for User 2 and then click on the Apply Changes button to save your configuration.

  • Page 123: Configuring The Tcp Viewer Ports Address

    4: KVM Web Configuration The IP Users form is used to configure the following web user’s console and keyboard settings. 10. Complete the data entry fields for Web User and then click on the Apply Changes button to save your configuration. Configuring the TCP Viewer Ports Address By default, if no addresses are specified, the system automatically assigns the available port addresses to the KVM starting at 5900.

  • Page 124: Devices

    4: KVM Web Configuration Devices The Devices form allows you to configure one or more secondary KVM units to a primary KVM unit, a process also known as cascading or daisy-chaining. The diagram below illustrates cascading: Up to 1024 servers AlterPath KVM/net 32 AlterPath KVM/net 32 User 2...
  • Page 125 4: KVM Web Configuration If you already understand cascading, skip this introduction and proceed to the procedural sections. Cascading refers to the multiple connections of slave or secondary devices to a primary KVM for as many allowable tiers or hierarchies. For example, a 2- tier, cascaded configuration can have secondary KVM units connected to a primary KVM.
  • Page 126 4: KVM Web Configuration 2. From the Devices configuration form, select the Add button. The system brings up the Modify Port dialog box: 3. Complete the dialog box as follows: Field Name Definition Device Name Name of the secondary device or KVM switch. Number of Ports Number of ports contained in the device to be cascaded.
  • Page 127 4: KVM Web Configuration To edit a device configuration: 1. From the top menu, select Configuration; form the side menu, select Devices. The system brings up the Devices configuration form. 2. From the Device list box, select the line item you wish to edit, and then select the Edit button.
  • Page 128 4: KVM Web Configuration To Configure Ports The Ports dialog box is used to modify the power outlet assignments for each port connected to the KVM, as well as to enable/disable the ports. 1. From the Devices form (Configuration > KVM > Devices), select the Device that contains the port(s) to be configured.

  • Page 129: Users & Groups

    4: KVM Web Configuration Users & Groups The Users & Groups configuration form allows you to: • Set specific KVM permissions (i.e., by individual port) for each user. • Assign or change user passwords. • Add or delete users from the User Access List. •...
  • Page 130 4: KVM Web Configuration The system displays the Set KVM Permissions form: 4. Complete the form as follows: Field Name Definition Default Access List Select this check box if you want to include the current user to the default Access List. Default Permission The default permission for the current user.
  • Page 131 4: KVM Web Configuration To delete a user/group from the Access List: 1. Go to Configuration > KVM > Users & Groups. 2. To delete a user, select the user to be deleted from the User List box - OR - To delete a group, select the group name to be deleted from the Group List box.
  • Page 132 4: KVM Web Configuration If you selected the Add button for the Group List, the Add Group dialog box appears as follows: 3. Complete the fields, as necessary. For multiple users, use a comma (,) to separate each user in the Users entry text box. 4.

  • Page 133: Security

    4: KVM Web Configuration Security The Security form allows you to configure your IP security. 1. From the top menu, select Configuration; from the side menu, select KVM > Security. The system displays the Security form: 2. Check the appropriate radio buttons. The system uses RC4 as the default encryption if 3DES is not selected.

  • Page 134: Network

    4: KVM Web Configuration Network Network configuration (which is the second of four primary options that belong to the top Configuration menu) comprises eight forms: Form Use this form to: Host Settings Configure host connections, including: Ethernet Port connections, DNS Service, and Name Service Access.

  • Page 135: Network > Host Settings

    4: KVM Web Configuration Network > Host Settings The Host Settings form allows you to configure the network settings for the KVM. 1. From the top menu, select Network; from the side menu, select Host Settings. The system brings up the Host Settings form: 2.
  • Page 136 4: KVM Web Configuration 3. From the Host Settings form, complete or edit the following fields, as necessary: Field Name Definition DHCP This default configuration is used if you are using DHCP for your network settings. Host Name The fully qualified domain name identifying the specific host computer within the Internet.

  • Page 137: Network > Syslog

    4: KVM Web Configuration Network > Syslog The Syslog form allows you to configure one or more syslog servers to receive KVM-generated syslog messages. The KVM generates syslog messages related to users connecting to ports, login failures and other information that can be used for audit trailing purposes. You can also use this form to delete syslog servers.

  • Page 138: Network > Services

    4: KVM Web Configuration Network > Services By selecting the appropriate box, the Services form allows you to enable or disable the daemons to use to allow different incoming connections. 1. From the top menu, select Configuration; from the side menu, select Network >...

  • Page 139: Network > Ip Filtering

    4: KVM Web Configuration Network > IP Filtering f you already understand how IP filtering works, skip this section and proceed to the procedure section, IP Filtering - To Add a Chain. __________________________________________________________ IP filtering refers to the selective blocking of the passage of IP packets between global and local networks.
  • Page 140 4: KVM Web Configuration When a chain is analyzed, the rules of this chain are reviewed one-by-one until the packet matches one rule. If no rule is found, the default action for that chain will be taken. __________________________________________________________ IP Filtering: To add a chain: 1.
  • Page 141 4: KVM Web Configuration 4. After entering a new chain name, click on the Edit Rules button to access the next dialog window to enter the rules for that chain. 5. Select OK to commit your changes. 6. To add rules to your new chain, see IP Filtering: To Add a Rule section. IP Filtering: To edit a chain 1.
  • Page 142 4: KVM Web Configuration IP Filtering: To Edit a Rule 1. From the IP Filtering form (Configuration > Network > IP Filtering), select from the Chain list box (or filter table) the chain containing the rule(s) that you would like to edit, and then select the Edit Rules button. The system brings up the Edit Rules form: In the example above, each line represents a rule for the INPUT chain that you selected from the Chain list box from Step 1.
  • Page 143 4: KVM Web Configuration The system brings up the Edit Rule dialog box: 3. From the Edit Rule dialog box, complete the following data fields as necessary: Field Name Definition Target Indicates the action to be performed to the IP packet when it matches the rule.
  • Page 144 4: KVM Web Configuration Field Name Definition Inverted Select this box to invert the target action (i.e., the action assigned to the target will be per- formed to all source IPs/Masks except to the one just defined). Destination IP Destination IP address. Mask Destination network mask.
  • Page 145 4: KVM Web Configuration Field Name Definition Inverted This ICMP option will be applied to all rules except the currently selected rule. Additional Fields If you selected Log from the Target field, the following options also appear: Field Name Definition Log Level The log level classification to be used based on the type of error message (e.g., alert, warning, info,...
  • Page 146 4: KVM Web Configuration Field Name Definition icmp-host-unreachable ICMP host unreachable alias. icmp-port-unreachable ICMP port unreachable alias. icmp-proto-unreachable ICMP protocol unreachable alias. icmp-net-prohibited ICMP network prohibited alias. icmp-host-prohibited ICMP host prohibited alias. echo-reply Echo reply alias. tcp-reset TCP RST packet alias. 4.

  • Page 147: Network > Vpn

    4: KVM Web Configuration Network > VPN The VPN configuration form allows you to configure one or more VPN connections to other systems or KVM devices. Select one of the existing VPN connections and click the edit button or click the add button to add a new one.
  • Page 148 4: KVM Web Configuration over IP, unlike other encryption which generally protects only a particular higher- level protocol (e.g., SSH for login, SSL for Web work and so on). The implementation of IPsec used by the AlterPath KVM is FreeSWAN (www.freeswan.org).
  • Page 149 4: KVM Web Configuration 2. To edit a VPN connection, select the VPN connection that you wish to edit from the form, and then select the Edit button. - OR - To add a VPN Connection, select the Add button. The system brings up the New/Modify Connection dialog box: If the selected Authentication Method is RSA Public Keys, the left dialog box is used.
  • Page 150 4: KVM Web Configuration Field Name Definition Remote (“Right”) The identification name of the remote host, commonly referred to as the “right” host. IP Address Remote IP address. NextHop The router to which the Console Server sends packets in order to deliver them to the left. Subnet Mask As indicated.

  • Page 151: Network > Snmp

    4: KVM Web Configuration Network > SNMP Short for Simple Network Management Protocol, SNMP is a set of protocols for managing network devices. SNMP works by sending messages, called protocol data units (PDUs), to different parts of a network. SNMP-compliant devices (agents), store data about themselves in Management Information Bases (MIBs) and return this data to the SNMP requesters.
  • Page 152 4: KVM Web Configuration To configure SNMP: 1. From the top menu bar, select Networks; from the left menu panel, select SNMP Daemon Settings. The system invokes the SNMP Daemon Settings form: 2. Type in the following System Information, as necessary: Field Name Definition Community...
  • Page 153 4: KVM Web Configuration To edit an SNMP agent, select the Edit button. The system invokes the New/Modify SNMP Daemon Configuration dia- log box: 4. Complete the dialog box as follows: Field Name Definition Community The community name acts as a password to authenticate messages sent between an SNMP cli- ent and a router containing an SNMP server.
  • Page 154 4: KVM Web Configuration To edit an SNMP agent, select the Edit button. The system invokes the New/Modify SNMP Daemon Configuration dia- log box. 7. Complete the form and when done, select the OK button from the dialog box. 8. Verify your entry or modification from the respective tables of the SNMP Configuration form.

  • Page 155: Network > Host Table

    4: KVM Web Configuration Network > Host Table The Host Tables form enables you to keep a table of host names and IP addresses that comprise your local network, and thus provide information about your network environment. 1. From the top menu, select Network; from the left menu, select Host Table.

  • Page 156: Network > Static Routes

    4: KVM Web Configuration 3. Type in the new or modified host address in the IP Address field, and the host name in the Name field, and then select the OK button. 4. To delete a host, select the host you wish to delete from the Host Table form, and then select the Delete button from the form.
  • Page 157 4: KVM Web Configuration 2. To edit a static route, select a route from the Static Routes form, and then select the Edit button. - OR - To add a static route, select the Add button from the form. The system invokes the New/Modify Route dialog box: 3.

  • Page 158: Aux Port

    4: KVM Web Configuration AUX Port The AUX(iliary) Port form is used to configure the auxiliary port settings to suit the profile or the device to be connected (in this case, a modem or a power management) to the KVM unit. 1.
  • Page 159 4: KVM Web Configuration 2. To configure the Aux Port for PPP, complete the fields as shown below and select Apply Changes when done. Field Name Definition Profile Select the device to be connected. For PPP, the following input fields are used: Baud Rate The port speed.

  • Page 160: System

    4: KVM Web Configuration System The System menu, which is the fourth selection under the Configuration menu, comprises two forms: Date/Time and Boot. System > Date/Time The Date/Time form is used to enable the KVM to work as an NTP client, synchronizing your system clock with the true time (i.e., the average of many high-accuracy clocks around the world.

  • Page 161: System > Boot

    4: KVM Web Configuration NTP Setting To set the time and date through NTP, perform the following steps: 1. Choose Enable from the Network Time Protocol field of the Date/Time form. The system invokes the NTP Server field. 2. Type in the address of the NTP server in the NTP Server field. 3.
  • Page 162 4: KVM Web Configuration To configure the KVM boot settings: 1. From the top menu bar, select Configuration; from the left menu panel, under System, select Boot Configuration. The system brings up the Boot Configuration form: 2. Complete the fields as follows: Field Name Definition IP Address assigned to...

  • Page 163: Information

    4: KVM Web Configuration Field Name Definition RAM Test Select this to test boot from RAM. You can Skip this test, do a Quick test or a Full test. Fast Ethernet Select the appropriate Ethernet setting if you need to change the Auto Negotiation (default value): 100BaseT Half-Duplex 100BaseT Full-Duplex 10BaseT Half-Duplex...
  • Page 164 An example of the types of general information available from this window is as follows: System Information Kernel Version: Linux version 2.4.17_mvl21-linuxplanet (root@exodus.cyclades.com) (gcc version 2.95.3 20010315 (release/MontaVista)) #409 Thu Aug 5 17:50:53 PDT 2004 AlterPath-KVM16-Linux V_1.1.0a (August/04/04) a Date: Tue Oct 5 10:45:39...
  • Page 165 4: KVM Web Configuration Bogomips: 47.82 Memory Information MemTotal: 127140 kB MemFree: 96328 kB MemShared: 0 kB Buffers: 3952 kB Cached: 16424 kB SwapCached: 0 kB Active: 8888 kB Inactive: 18252 kB HighTotal: 0 kB HighFree: 0 kB LowTotal: 127140 kB LowFree: 96328 kB SwapTotal: 0 kB SwapFree: 0 kB...

  • Page 166: Port Status

    4: KVM Web Configuration Port Status Use the Port Status form to view the system status of each KVM port. 1. From the top menu, select Information; from the side menu, select Port Status. The system brings up the Port Status view form: Management The Management menu comprises seven forms relating to system and software management such as booting, backing up, and handling...

  • Page 167: Backup Configuration

    4: KVM Web Configuration Menu Selection Use this menu to: Active Sessions View the status of all active sessions as well as reset or kill sessions. Reboot Reboot the system. Backup Configuration The Backup Configuration form allows you to set the KVM to use a FTP server to save and retrieve its configuration.

  • Page 168: Firmware Update

    4: KVM Web Configuration Firmware Update To upgrade your KVM firmware, perform the following steps: 1. From the top menu, select Management; from the side menu, select Firmware Update. The system brings up the Firmware Update form: 2. From the Firmware Update form, complete the fields as follows: Field Name Definition Type...

  • Page 169: Microcode Update

    4: KVM Web Configuration Microcode Update Through an FTP server, the Microcode form is used to update any of the micro controller microcodes that are stored separately in each of the following target locations: • KVM Terminator • KVM Switch (internal) •...

  • Page 170: Microcode Reset

    4: KVM Web Configuration Field Name Definition FTP server Address of the FTP server used to update the microcode. User The authorized user name. Password The user’s password. Directory Location (directory path) of the microcode file. Filename The microcode filename. 3.

  • Page 171: Active Sessions

    4: KVM Web Configuration Active Sessions The Active Sessions form is designed to provide you a quick status, and usage information (e.g., user, tty, Login time, JCPU, etc.) pertaining to all active server sessions. You may also kill or refresh a session. Open sessions are displayed with their identifications and statistics data for login, session and CPU usage for the specific client.

  • Page 172: Reboot

    4: KVM Web Configuration Field / Column Definition Idle The time when the session or server became inactive. JCPU The duration of time used by all processes attached to the tty. It does not include past background jobs; only currently running background jobs.

  • Page 173: Basic Navigation Keys

    Chapter 5 KVM Operation This chapter discusses the procedures and requirements for operating the AlterPath KVM, and is organized as follows: • Basic Navigation Keys • Default Key Sequences • Changing Your Password • Connecting to a Server • Cycling Between Servers •...

  • Page 174: Default Key Sequences

    5: AlterPath KVM Operation Default Key Sequences A key sequence (also known as escape sequence) is a sequence of special characters used to send a command to a device or program, in this case the KVM application. Aside from the navigation keys, you can use the following key sequences to perform a specific action: Key Sequence Action...

  • Page 175: Changing The Root Password

    ANSI emulation 3. Open your terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal, Kermit, or Minicom). 4. Log in as: root Password: Cyclades 5. Upon system prompt, enter the command: passwd 6. Type in your new password when prompted. 7. As prompted, type in your password again to confirm.

  • Page 176: Logging In

    5: AlterPath KVM Operation Logging In 1. To log in to the KVM application, type in your log in name followed by your password in the respective fields. 2. Tab to the OK button and press <Enter>. The system displays the KVM main menu. AlterPath KVM Manual...

  • Page 177: Connecting To A Server

    AlterPath KVM Operation Connecting to a Server 1. To connect to a server, select Connect from the main menu. 2. Press <Enter>. The system brings up the Connection menu which lists all KVM ports by name. The menu selections are chronologically arranged from local ports to cascaded ports and devices, in ascending order.

  • Page 178: Using The Search Box

    5: AlterPath KVM Operation Using the Search Box The quick search box of the Connection Menu is designed to speed up the connection process by allowing you to type in the first letters of the port name. Based on your search entry, the port name list box will automatically scroll to the port that matches your entry.

  • Page 179: Cycling Between Servers

    AlterPath KVM Operation If the port is already connected to another station, the system displays the following message: Select the appropriate action to continue. Cycling Between Servers Cycle refers to the capability to access or connect from one authorized server to another.

  • Page 180: Cycle By Key Sequence

    5: AlterPath KVM Operation 2. From the Server Selection window, select Cycle and then press <Enter>. 3. To stop the cycling, enter the escape sequence (default: Ctrl-K, Q) to abort the process and close the session. In the cycle process, if there is no device attached to the port associated with the next logical port, a message will appear to indicate that there is no device connected: Cycle by Key Sequence...

  • Page 181: Remote Operation

    AlterPath KVM Operation Remote Operation You can operate your AlterPath KVM remotely using the AlterPath KVM RP. KVM supports two concurrent users: • One local user at the KVM switch • One remote user at the AlterPath RP location. The AlterPath RP may be placed up to 500 feet away from the KVM unit. The KVM RP enables the remote user to select the local keyboard, video, and mouse console between a local station and a server connected to the KVM.

  • Page 182: Finishing Your Session

    5: AlterPath KVM Operation Finishing your Session There are three ways to end your session: • Select Exit from the KVM Main Menu • Press the escape sequence (Ctrl-K, Q) • Through Idle Timeout Method 1: Exiting through the Main Menu Return to the Main Menu and select Exit.

  • Page 183: Method 3: Exiting By Idle Timeout

    AlterPath KVM Operation Method 3: Exiting by Idle Timeout Leaving your system idle will eventually close the session based on the configured idle time. When this happens, the system closes the session and sends the following message: The idle time is set by the KVM administrator. OSD Screen Saver The OSD Screen Saver consists of a black screen that activates after a period of inactivity.

  • Page 184: Adjusting Screen Brightness And Contrast

    5: AlterPath KVM Operation Adjusting Screen Brightness and Contrast To adjust screen brightness, press the video control key sequence (Ctrl-K followed by the V key, default). Depending on which window was accessed last, the system will display either one of the following overlaying windows: •...

  • Page 185: Manual (Brightness/Contrast) Control

    AlterPath KVM Operation Manual (Brightness/Contrast) Control The Manual Control window is used to control the levels of video brightness and contrast. As in the Automatic Control overlay window, use the <Tab> key to move between the Brightness/Contrast fields and the Exit/Auto/Manual buttons.
  • Page 186 5: AlterPath KVM Operation • Connect read-only: connects the user in read-only mode and notifies the new connection to the previous user. The menu presented to the connecting user and the notification message to the previous user are as follows: If the connecting user has either read-write, read-write-config, read-write- power or full access permission to the server port, the following additional options are presented in the menu:...

  • Page 187: Synchronizing Your Keyboard And Mouse

    AlterPath KVM Operation The connecting user is always granted the highest privilege mode based on its permission rights when the previous user is in read-only mode. Once two users are connected to a server port, either user may choose at any time to change his/her access mode (or disconnect from the session by issuing an escape sequence command).

  • Page 188: Establishing A Power Control Session

    5: AlterPath KVM Operation Establishing a Power Control Session If you have an AlterPath PM powering one or more computers connected to your KVM unit, you may initiate a power control session at any time once you are connected. You first connect to the desired computer following the Connecting to a Server section of this chapter.

  • Page 189: Kvm Web Operation

    AlterPath KVM Operation KVM Web Operation Using the KVM web interface allows you to: • Connect to a server • Perform power management To operate the KVM switch from the web, enter the IP address of the KVM on your internet browser as provided by your KVM administrator. Once connected, login your username and password (also as provided by your KVM administrator).

  • Page 190: Power Management

    5: AlterPath KVM Operation Power Management Depending on your access rights, KVM/net allows you to remotely view and manage all Intelligent Power Distribution Units (IPDUs) connected to the KVM/net unit. Power management configuration comprises five tabbed forms, of which only the first two are available to the regular user: Form Title Use this form to: Outlets Manager...
  • Page 191 AlterPath KVM Operation The system invokes the following form: In the example above, the yellow bulbs (i.e, the actual color online when the switch is ON) and the opened padlock indicate that the outlets are switched on and unlocked. 2. To switch on/off an outlet, click on the light bulb; to lock/unlock an outlet, click on the padlock.
  • Page 192 5: AlterPath KVM Operation 3. To save your changes, click on the Save Outlets State button located in the form. 4. From the lower control buttons of the main window, click on the Apply Changes button. Access > Power Management > View IPDUs Info The IPDU Info form allows you to view all IPDU information (e.g., number of outlets of each unit, current, temperature, alarm threshold levels, firmware, etc.) by serial port.
  • Page 193 Technical Specifications Features Operating System • Linux® Accessibility • Local (KVM) or Remote (CAT5) User Interfaces Security • Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP and Kerberos authentication • Token-based strong authentication (SecurID) • Local backup user authentication support • User Access Lists per port •...
  • Page 194 Appendix A: TechnicalSpecifications Cabling • CAT5-based Terminators • Compatible with PS/2, USB and Sun keyboard/mouse interfaces • Support for CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT7 UTP cabling • Support for up to 500 ft. distance between Terminator and KVM switch Upgrades •...
  • Page 195 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Hardware • MPC855T (PowerPC Dual-CPU) Memory • 128MB DIMM SDRAM / 16MB Compact Flash Interfaces • 1 Ethernet 10/100BT on RJ-45 • 1 RS-232 Console on RJ-45 • 1 RS-232 Auxiliary Port on RJ-45 • 16 or 32 RJ-45 KVM Ports (CAT5-based) •...
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  • Page 197 This is to enable the admin user to log in and manage the KVM properly when they are not using local authentication. Cyclades recommends that the local password and the remote authentication server password be different. Using the same password will not signal a failure of the authentication server and can mislead the administrator because the user will always authenticate.

  • Page 198: Osd Configuration

    WMI Configuration Required KVM/net WMI fields: • Authentication Type: Kerberos Authentication Down Local • Kerberos Server (Realm) <192.168.47.125> • Kerberos Realm Domain Name <cyclades.com> OSD Configuration • Authentication Type <Kerberos> • Authentication down local <Yes/No> • 1st Authent. server <192.168.47.125>...
  • Page 199 User admin and Domain password WMI Configuration LDAP allows anonymous binds so the only required fields in the WMI are: • LDAP Server <192.168.47.125> • LDAP Base Domain Name <dc=cyclades,dc=com> OSD Configuration • Authentication Type <LDAP> • Authent. Down Local <Yes/No>...
  • Page 200 Appendix A: KVM Remote Authentication WMI Configuration The aforementioned fields require entries in the KVM/net WMI: • LDAP Server <192.168.47.59 • LDAP Base Domain Name <rdcyclades.com> • LDAP User Name <joe@rdcyclades.com> • LDAP password <abc123> • LDAP Login Attribute <samaccountname> OSD Configuration •...
  • Page 201 Glossary 3DES Derived from DES which is an acronym for Data Encryption Standard. DES was originally developed by IBM as Lucifer in the early 1970's. The NSA and NIST used a modified version of Lucifer and named it DES. DES was adopted as the federal standard in 1976 (FIPS (46-3) and ANSI standard X9.32).
  • Page 202 Glossary Boot To start a computer so that it is ready to run programs for the user. A PC can be booted either by turning its power on, (Cold Boot) or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del (Warm Boot). CAT-5 (Category 5) A cabling standard for use on networks at speeds up to 100 Mbits including FDDI and 100base-T.
  • Page 203 Glossary Ethernet A LAN cable-and-access protocol that uses twisted-pair or coaxial cables and CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection), a method for sharing devices over a common medium. Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps; Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps. Ethernet is the most common type of LAN.
  • Page 204 Glossary versa) across an insecure network connection. After a client and server has used Kerberos to prove their identity, they can also encrypt all of their communications to assure privacy and data integrity as they go about their business. Keyboard, video and mouse interface to a server. LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
  • Page 205 Glossary run on a computer. If there was only a single network application running on the computer, there would be no need for port numbers and the IP address only would suffice for addressing services. However, several applications may run at once on a particular computer and we need to differentiate among them.
  • Page 206 Glossary The Trap Definition vary with the SNMP Version (which defines the messaging format), but the information contained in these are essentially identical. The major difference between the two message formats is in identifying the events. SSH (Secure Shell) A protocol which permits secure remote access over a net- work from one computer to another.

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