ATEN Altusen KN2124V Quick Start Manual

KN2124v/KN2140v/KN4124v/KN4140v
KVM Over the NET Quick Start Guide
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Package Contents
1 KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v, KN4140v KVM Over the Net™ Switch
2 SA0142 Serial Adapters (RJ45-F to DB9-M; DTE to DCE)
1 Grounding Wire
2 Power Cords
1 5-in-1 Console Cable
1 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Manual
1 Quick Start Guide
1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.)
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Requirements
Local Client Computers
Local client computers are the ones used to log into the switch over the internet . The following
equipment must be installed on
• For best results we recommend that the computers used to access the switch have at least a P III
1 GHz processor, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768.
• Browsers must support 128 bit SSL encryption.
• For best results, a network transfer speed of at least 512kbps is recommended.
• For the Windows Client AP, DirectX 8 must be present, and at least 90MB of memory must be
available after installation.
• For the Java Client AP, the latest version of Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be
installed, and at least 145MB of memory must be available after installation.
• For the browser-based WinClient ActiveX Viewer, DirectX 8 must be present, and at least
150MB of memory must be available after installation.
• For the browser-based Java Applet Viewer the latest version of Sun's Java Runtime Environ-
ment (JRE) must be installed, and at least 205MB of memory must be available after
installation.
• For the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or higher driver installed.
Remote Servers
Remote servers are the ones connected to the switch via KVM Adapter Cables. The following
equipment must be installed on these servers:
• A VGA, SVGA or multisync port
• For USB KVM Adapter Cable Connections: a Type A USB port and USB host controller
• For PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable Connections: 6-pin Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports
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Requirements
Video
Only the following non-interlaced video signals are supported:
Resolution
640 x 480
720 x 400
800 x 600
1024 x 768
KVM Adapter Cables
Online Registration
International:
• Cat 5e (or higher) cable is required to connect the KN2124v / KN2140v /KN4124v / KN4140v
• http://support.aten.com
North America:
to one of the KVM Adapter Cables
• http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration
(ATEN TECH) • The following KVM Adapter Cables are required for use with the KN2124v / KN2140v /
• http://support.aten.com (ATEN NJ)
KN4124v / KN4140v
Technical Phone Support
Note: If you use Adapter Cables that were purchased prior to your switch purchase, you may
International:
• 886-2-86926959 have to upgrade the Adapter Cable's firmware. You can upgrade the Adapter Cable's
North America:
firmware from the Maintenance page
• 1-888-999-ATEN (ATEN TECH)
• 1-732-356-1703 (ATEN NJ)
Function
Connect to devices with PS/2 ports
Connect to devices with USB ports
(all platforms-PC, Mac, Sun)
Connect to Sun Legacy Computers
Connect to serial based devices
Connect to devices with USB ports; virtual media support
Connect to devices with USB ports, virtual media and audio support
Operating Systems
Supported operating systems for Local Client computers that log into the KVM Over the
NETTM switch include Windows 2000 and higher, and those capable of running Sun's Java
Runtime Environment (JRE) 6, Update 3, or higher.
Supported operating systems for the remote servers that are connected to the switch's ports are
shown in the table, below:
OS
Windows
Linux RedHat
Fedora
SuSE
Mandriva (Mandrake)
UNIX AIX
FreeBSD
Sun
Novell Netware
Mac
DOS
Browsers
Supported browsers for users that log into the KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v/ KN4140v
include the following:
Browser Version
IE 6 and higher
Firefox 1.5 and higher
Mozilla 1.7 and higher
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Hardware Review (Front View)
1. Power LED
2. Port LEDs
3. LAN LEDs
4. USB Ports
Note: The figure above shows the front panel of a KN2140v / KN4140v.
The KN2124v / KN4124v differs in that there are fewer port LEDs.
Refresh Rates Resolution Refresh Rates
60, 70, 72, 75, 85 1152 x 864 60, 70, 75, 85
70, 75 1152 x 900 66, 76
56, 60, 70, 72, 75, 85 1280 x 1024 60, 70, 75, 85
60, 70, 75, 85 1600 x 1200 60
Module
KA9120 / KA7120
KA9170 / KA7170
KA9130 / KA7130
KA9140 / KA7140
KA7175
KA7176
Version
2000 and higher
7.1 and higher
Core 2 and higher
9.0 and higher
9.0 and higher
4.3 and higher
4.2 and higher
Solaris 8 and higher
5.0 and higher
OS 9 and higher*
6.2 and higher
Browser Version
Safari 2.0 and higher*
* If Safari freezes when using the
Opera 9.0 and higher
Snapshot feature you may upgrade to
Netscape 8.1 and higher
Mac OS 10.4.11 and Safari 3.04.
5. Reset Switch
6. Audio Ports
7. Port Switching Buttons
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1 3
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
4 5 6 7
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Hardware Review (Rear View)
1. Power Socket 5. Grounding Terminal
2. Power Switch 6. Primary LAN Port
3. Secondary LAN Port 7. Modem Port
4. PON Port 8. Local Console Ports
9. KVM Ports
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9
Note: The figure above shows the rear panel of a KN2140v / KN4140v with two
blocks of 16 KVM ports and one block of 8 (40 ports in total). The
KN2124v / KN4124v differs in that it only has a single block of 16 KVM
ports and one bock of 8 (24 ports in total).
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Hardware Installation 1
Rack Mounting
The KN2124v /KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v can be mounted in a 19" (1U) rack. The
mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to
the front or the back of the rack.
To mount the unit at the front of the rack, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws at the front or the rear, as shown in the diagram below:
Phillips head hex
M3 x 6
Phillips head hex
M3 x 6
2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mount kit to screw the rack
mounting brackets into the front of the unit:
Phillips head hex
M3 x 8
Phillips head hex
M3 x 8
3. Position the device in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with
the holes in the rack.