Introduction; Kvm Switch - Lindy Switch User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the LINDY IP Access
Switch Plus - DVI Audio (LINDY KVM IP
for short). This intelligent product delivers
straightforward setup, secure operation
and the ability to fully control one or more
computers from almost anywhere.
Remote control via a network connection is
nothing new and software-only solutions to
facilitate this are commonplace. However,
they all present two major drawbacks: a)
Special software must be used on all of the
computers involved, especially the host, and
b) if that host ceases to operate, the remote
user is powerless to intervene.
The LINDY KVM IP is different and requires
only the remote system(s) to run a small
utility. The host system can run its usual
operating system completely unchanged
and needs only to be connected (via its
keyboard, video and mouse ports) to the
compact LINDY KVM IP box.
It is this external connection to the LINDY
KVM IP that keeps the remote user in
control. Even in the midst of a system crash,
the remote user can still view the host's
condition as if sitting next to it. Additionally,
when the power switch option is employed,
a host system can be remotely rebooted, no
matter how badly it has locked-up.
Digital audio is supported across the IP links,
as are digital and analogue video signals.
The Virtual Media feature allows remote
administrators to easily transfer upgrade
files to any host computer.
LINDY KVM IP really starts to excel when it
is hooked to a suitable KVMA switch. Then
its robust, secure and adaptable operation
is available across up to 128 separate host
systems.
Four simultaneous remote users
LINDY KVM IP can support four
remote users at any one time. All of
these may be connected via the IP
network port or one may be linked
via the modem/ISDN channel.
IP network/
Internet
IP network/Internet
The IP port allows direct connection to
an Ethernet-based local network and
from there onto the wider Internet.
Alternatively, the robust LINDY KVM
IP security system will allow direct
connection to the outside world.
Virtual Media feature
Allows an authorised remote user to
transfer files and folders to a host
computer, such that they appear as
though presented locally on removable
media (as would a memory stick, CD-
ROM or floppy). Via the IP/modem link,
the remote user can then control the
host and make use of the transferred
files and folders. An indispensible
feature when remotely upgrading or
patching distant host systems.
Modem/ISDN port
Modem or ISDN
This port offers a
connection option that
can be used alongside,
or instead of, the IP
network link. It also
offers a backup route
Modem or ISDN
should the network fail.
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Main KVM connection
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One host or many
On its own, the LINDY KVM IP
provides remote access to one host
computer. However, when linked to
a suitable KVMA switch, the remote
user(s) can easily control up to 128
separate host computer.
Audio over IP
Full stereo audio is
supported both locally
and remotely via the
IP/modem links.
Local user console
The console port allows control of the
system(s) by a keyboard, video monitor
and mouse connected directly to the
LINDY KVM IP.
Dual formats for flexibility
The LINDY KVM IP supports both DVI
digital and analog video types. It also
accepts PS/2 or USB-style keyboard and
mouse connections.
Power switch
Optional power control

KVM switch

LINDY KVM IP provides
the opportunity to attach
one or more power
switches. These control
the supply to the host
system(s) and allow the
remote user to hard reset
any host computer that
has suffered a failure.