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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CN8600 is a cost-efficient over-IP device that provides secure KVM
(keyboard, video and mouse) server management over an IP network. It allows
operators to monitor and access their computers at BIOS-level from remote
locations using a web GUI, a browser-based client, or a Windows- or Java
based application. It also allows the IP address to be easily configured from the
local console.
The CN8600 supports redundant Network Internet Card (NIC) to ensure
connectivity. It can be connected to a network using standard Ethernet cables,
and uses a custom KVM cable to connect to and manage a local KVM switch
or server. It is compatible with ATEN DVI KVM switches and LCD consoles,
such as the CS1768 and CL6700.
Because the CN8600 uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol, the server
or KVM switch to which it is connected can be accessed from any computer on
the Internet — whether it is located down the hall, down the street, or halfway
around the world.
Operators at remote locations can access the CN8600 via its IP address. Once
a connection has been established and authorization granted, the remote
computer can exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the server (or
servers on a KVM switch installation), as if an administrator were physically
present and working on the equipment directly.
A mini USB port in the rear panel serves as a virtual media USB port, as well
as a laptop USB console (LUC) port. No additional monitor, keyboard or
mouse is required on the local site during routine maintenance — simply use a
laptop that utilizes the LUC feature to access a computer on-site for easy
management.
The CN8600's virtual media function allows users to perform diagnostic
testing, file transfer, and OS/application patches from a remote console. There
is no need to physically load a CD directly to the server to perform data-related
tasks — empowering convenient and efficient troubleshooting and abnormal
response at the BIOS level from anywhere.
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