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Use this guide to install and configure the Cyclades AlterPath KVM and related Cyclades AlterPath
products. Refer to the AlterPath KVM Installation, Configuration, and Users Guide, located at
http://cyclades.com/support/downloads.php, for more-detailed information about the KVM.
The following graphic illustrates the connections that can be made to the AlterPath KVM. The circled
numbers in the graphic correspond to the circled numbers in the list of steps in the table below.
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The following table lists the basic installation instructions in the order they should be performed. For more-
detailed procedures, see the page number listed for each step.
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Mount the KVM.
2
Make an Ethernet connection.
3
(Optional) Connect cascaded KVM units to the KVM.
4
Connect servers to be managed through the KVM.
5
(Optional) Connect AlterPath PMs to the KVM.
6
(Optional) Plug servers to be managed through the KVM into an AlterPath PM.
7
Make a direct connection to the KVM console, User 1, or User 2 port for network configuration.
8
Power on the KVM and connected devices.
9
Perform basic network configuration through a direct connection to the console, User 1, or User 2 port.
10
(Optional) Enable access to the KVM without making a direct connection.
11
Add users, configure ports, and add in-band servers using the web manager.
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Summary of Contents for Cyclades AlterPath KVM
- Page 1 KVM. The following graphic illustrates the connections that can be made to the AlterPath KVM. The circled numbers in the graphic correspond to the circled numbers in the list of steps in the table below.
- Page 2 Connect the appropriate Terminator for the server to KVM supports the cascading of four types of secondary be connected. KVM devices: the AlterPath KVM, the KVM/net, the KVM Expander, and the KVM/net Plus. If you are using a PS/2 Terminator make connections in this order: video, mouse, and keyboard.
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Page 3: Kvm [Optional]
To Connect the KVM RP to the to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors on the KVM; or connect the AlterPath KVM RP to the KVM’s Place the KVM R on a desk or table up to 500 feet User 2 port. -
Page 4: Configuring Basic Networking Using The Wiz Command
Make sure the KVM’s power switch is off. As shown in the previous screen, the default password Plug in the power cable. is “cyclades.” If the password has been changed from Turn on the power switches of the KVM, its the default, use the new password. -
Page 5: Configuring Basic Networking Using The Osd
KVM’s User 2 port and an parameters, as shown in the following screen AlterPath KVM RP. After the KVM and monitor are example. The values shown are for example only. powered on, the following OSD login screen appears. - Page 6 On the Date/time conf. form, select disabled. Enter the password and press Enter. The default password is “cyclades.” If the password b.Enter the date in the format shown and press Enter. has been changed from the default, use the current c.
- Page 7 4. For more information on the KVM, see the chapters in To obtain the KVM’s current IP address from the the AlterPath KVM Installation, Administration, and console port do the following: Users’ Guide that are listed below. a. Using the console port, log in as “root.”...
- Page 8 AlterPath KVM QuickStart Guide Cyclades Corporation 3541 Gateway Boulevard Fremont, CA 94538 USA 1.888.CYCLADES (292.5233) 1.510.771.6100 1.510.771.6200 (fax) http://www.cyclades.com Part Number: PAC0267 Release Date: June 2005...
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