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Page 1: Instruction Manual
SV1115IPEXT Instruction Manual IP KVM Switch 1-Port USB PS/2 Server Remote Control IP KVM with Virtual Media and Serial... - Page 2 StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..............1 Packaging Contents..............1 System Requirements ..............1 Required Cables and Hardware ..........2 Installation ............... 3 Connecting to the Host Computer and Network ......3 Connecting a Local Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor ....6 Disabling Mouse Acceleration on the Host Computer ....7 Configuring the SV1115IPEXT ........ - Page 4 Bribar Feature ................31 Main Menu ...................33 VirtKeys Menu ................35 Video Tuning Menu ..............36 Disk Control Menu ...............40 Using the IPMI Feature ........... 40 Configuring IPMI on the SV1115IPEXT ........42 Accessing the Status Screen............43 Accessing IPMI Controls .............44 Using the Modem Feature ..........45 Connecting a Modem ..............46 Modem configuration ..............47 Configuring the Remote Connection ...........48...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Packaging Contents • 1 x SV1115IPEXT unit • 1 x Power Adapter • 1 x Power Cord • 1 x Instruction Manual • 1 x PS/2 KVM cable System Requirements • PS/2 or USB enabled computer system or KVM switch Note: KVM switch must have a USB hub port •... -
Page 6: Required Cables And Hardware
All applications • 1 x Straight-through Ethernet patch cable (to connect the unit to your LAN) StarTech.com part number: M45PATCHxxxx To use the optional dedicated WAN port • An additional straight-through Ethernet patch cable to connect the unit directly to a dedicated WAN/Internet connection StarTech.com part number: M45PATCHxxxx... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Connecting to the Host Computer and Network Local keyboard/mouse/monitor (native PS/2 or optional USB) Remote User Follow these instructions if the host computer uses a PS/2 keyboard and mouse: VGA port PS/2 Mouse Power RJ45 port (Host) (Host) (WAN) connector 1 Power PS/2 Keyboard... - Page 8 the male VGA (monitor) connector and connect it to the VGA-out connector on the back of the host computer. Connect the PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors on the same end of the integrated KVM cable as the male VGA connection you completed in the previous step.
- Page 9 Follow these instructions if the host computer uses a USB keyboard and mouse: IMPORTANT: Not all computers fully support USB mice and keyboards and recognize them on startup. It is strongly recommended that you test the USB devices you will use with the host computer before configuring the SV1115IPEXT.
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Page 10: Connecting A Local Keyboard, Mouse, And Monitor
Power on the host computer. NOTE: If you are using cables other than those provided in the SV1115IPEXT package or branded by StarTech.com, ensure that the cables are of high quality and use the minimum possible distance necessary. Low quality or excessively long (particularly video) cables between the host computer and the SV1115IPEXT could degrade performance. -
Page 11: Disabling Mouse Acceleration On The Host Computer
“console” connectors on a KVM switch allowing you to control more than one computer remotely using a single Server Remote Control. If you want to use SV1115IPEXT through a KVM switch, consult the documentation that came with the switch for more details on how to make the necessary connections. -
Page 12: Configuring The Sv1115Ipext
Make sure the Pointer speed bar is centered and Acceleration is set to None. Windows 2000 From the Control Panel, Click on Mouse. From Mouse properties, click on the Motion tab. Make sure that the Pointer speed bar is centered and Acceleration is set to None. - Page 13 Upon boot-up, including following a reset, SV1115IPEXT will display a window on the local video output (front VGA connector), that will appear as follows: The initial screen will display the IP address assigned by your existing DHCP server (if present on your network). If no DHCP server is detected, a factory assigned IP address will be displayed in its place (10.0.0.15 by default).
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Page 14: Web Configuration Using Dhcp
Web Configuration Using DHCP This method requires that your network implement DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), usually on a server or network access device such as a router that dynamically allows devices to join the network without pre-configuration. It also assumes that you will have easy access to your network’s DHCP log, since you will need to know the IP address of the unit to complete the configuration over your Web browser. -
Page 15: Web Configuration Using Static Ip
and wish to proceed with the Web configuration, do not power off the unit or your DHCP server, since the Server Remote Control might lease a different IP address. Should this happen, reexamine the DHCP log to verify the IP address again. NOTE: DHCP functionality is not affected if you also connected the WAN port on the SV1115IPEXT to your network (see below). -
Page 16: Terminal Configuration Using A Serial Cable
Administrator for assistance. NOTE: It is advisable to verify whether another device on your network is using the same IP address as the SV1115IPEXT before connecting it to the network, to avoid a conflict. Should an IP address conflict occur with another device on the network, power off the conflicting device or assign it another IP address before continuing the installation. - Page 17 if connecting to the DCE Serial port, female if connecting to the DTE Serial port) to the SV1115IPEXT. Configure the terminal software with “8N1” settings: Connection speed: 115200 bps No. of bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 *sample HyperTerminal configuration...
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Page 18: Using The Web Interface
Using the Web Interface The Web interface is the most intuitive way to configure the SV1115IPEXT. Offering a Java-based VNC client that can be used to control the host computer from a remote location, as well as support for any industry-standard HTML Web browser. You can access the Web interface by opening your Web browser and entering the IP address of the SV1115IPEXT you wish to access/configure. -
Page 19: Web Interface Introduction
Web Interface Introduction After the initial login screen, the screen will be divided into several sections, four of which will remain on the screen at all times while viewing the Web Interface: Name Tip Line Help Area Main Menu Name: At the top of the screen, the name of the machine being controlled is displayed Tip Line:... -
Page 20: Main Menu Selections
NOTE: While these four sections remain stationary, depending on your selections, the center of the page will display the desired content. Main Menu selections NOTE: Some of the following items may not be present, based on assigned user privileges (i.e. non-admin users will not see any items under the Admin category.). - Page 21 at the drive, it will notice the changes. You can read files from the virtual disk at any time, as long as the host is not actively writing to the disk. All of this happens in the background, and you may treat the virtual disk as a shared drive without restrictions.
- Page 22 easily drag and drop files up to 8MB in size to this device. In Windows Explorer, you can choose the Eject option to make the data available to remote users. Disk Formats When you choose the Format as... button, the disk image stored in RAM is formatted as an empty MS-DOS disk, with a single file called Put files here...TXT.
- Page 23 file system) but any disk image may be used. • Web server must support “byte ranges”. Persistent connections are used, if available, as this greatly improves performance. “Read-only” access is provided; writing is not supported. • CD-ROM block size must be 2048 bytes. Unfortunately, XA-Data type tracks are not supported.
- Page 24 The Admin functions allow you to access all of the features you will need to perform an initial configuration of the SV1115IPEXT. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Automatic network configuration using DHCP is: Enabled/Disabled. This feature applies only to the LAN port on the rear panel, and is enabled by default.
- Page 25 Domain Name Server (optional) This section allows you to specify DNS servers and the default DNS domain suffix in use on the network. If DHCP is enabled, some of these values may be supplied automatically. Clicking the Commit button applies any changes made on this page, but leaves the old settings active until the next time the unit restarts.
- Page 26 may not be separately configured. Using DHCP with Bridging increases boot time, because the 802.1d (STP) algorithm must finish before the DHCP broadcast can go out. To change this setting, select either Enabled or Disabled from the drop-down menu and click Commit and Apply.
- Page 27 defined value that identifies the controlled machine on the network. The official DNS name of the controlled machine is a obvious value to put here, but you may use it for any purpose. Description A user-defined description for the controlled machine. This menu allows you to configure a number of settings, including changing the default password for admin (recommended).
- Page 28 Remember to enable RADIUS after configuring it. While RADIUS authentication is enabled, the locally defined accounts on the Server Remote Control unit will not be used, except for the SSH login. However, if a user name of the form “name.local” is given at the RADIUS prompt, the system will use “name”;...
- Page 29 The firmware on the Server Remote Control is field upgradable. To upgrade to another version, login as admin. Auto Self Upgrade The SV1115IPEXT unit includes an innovative feature allowing it to upgrade itself over the Internet. Simply click on the button labeled Upgrade to Latest and the unit will go out to the Internet and download the latest version of the system firmware and then install it.
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Page 30: Purchase Options
Purchase Options Certain firmware features may be offered separately from the base unit, in order to reduce the initial cost for the Server Remote Control unit. NOTE: If you wish to upgrade after the system is in operation, go to the Manage Firmware page and scroll down to the section entitled Purchase Options. -
Page 31: Using The Terminal Interface Via Serial Port
Site map Menu This menu provides a hyperlinked directory of each setting available on the Web configurator. Copyright Menu Provides the Terms of Use and other information related to the firmware and software on the SV1115IPEXT. Using the Terminal Interface via Serial Port The terminal interface you can access via the serial port permits the configuration of the basic settings of the SV1115IPEXT. -
Page 32: Accessing The Vnc Interface
If you changed the status of the Ethernet Bridging feature, you will also need to power the SV1115IPEXT on and off again to enable your changes. Accessing the VNC Interface There are three ways to communicate with the Server Remote Control unit in order to control the host computer: •... -
Page 33: Native Vnc Client
This client software requires the use of Java 2 (JRE 1.4) to enable features like wheel mouse support. Sun Microsystems’ Java site, www.java.com, is an excellent resource to ensure your browser and operating system are updated accordingly. Native VNC Client This system implements the VNC protocol, so any off the shelf VNC client can be used. -
Page 34: Using The Vnc Menu
connection will be terminated. • The port number “15900” is arbitrary in the above example and can be any number (1025...65535). It is the port number used on your client machine to connect your local SSH instance with the VNC client. -
Page 35: Bribar Feature
Bribar Feature Along the bottom of the VNC screen is a dark blue bar with various buttons known as the bribar. Its purpose is to show a number of critical status values and to provide shortcuts to commonly used features. Here is a snapshot of what it may look like. There will be slight differences based on optional features and system configuration. - Page 36 Keys: Shows the VirtKeys menu, which allows you to simulate pressing special keys such as the Windows key or complex multi-key sequences. Disk: Shows the USB emulated disk menu. In/Ej: Insert or eject the emulated USB disk. Enabled only if the host recognizes the USB disk.
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Page 37: Main Menu
Main Menu To access the main menu, quickly press F7 twice quickly. You must press the key twice within one second. If you press it once or too slowly, then the F7 key(s) are sent to the host, just like any other key. - Page 38 time spent on compression versus more bandwidth. There is no visual difference between the modes, but there can be a noticeable difference in speed and smoothness. • Mouse Resync: Resynchronizes the mouse pointer so that the local and remote mouse pointers are on top of each other. •...
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Page 39: Virtkeys Menu
• Bribar: Closes or reopens the Bribar window along the bottom of the screen. VirtKeys Menu Clicking any button in the top half of the window simulates pressing and releasing the indicated key. In the bottom area of the screen, clicking will simulate the indicated Meta key being pressed. -
Page 40: Video Tuning Menu
Video Tuning Menu Use the Auto Everything button to automatically fine-tune all three adjustments. If the test pattern for Color Offset calibration is not present on the screen, then the Color Offset adjustment is skipped. Changes/frame indicates the number of 16x16 blocks of video that are being sent, on average, for every frame of video. - Page 41 to perform this operation in 24-bit or 32-bit color video mode (i.e. True Color). Although the algorithm may work in 16-bit or 8-bit color video modes, the results will not be optimum and usually it won’t be able to recognize the test pattern. Pressing the Advanced button will open the Advanced Video Tuning menu.
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Page 42: Network Performance
• Some external KVM switches generate video noise as well. Try to keep cables short, in order to reduce this effect. • Enable the Noise Filter option (on the Video Tuning menu) to mitigate noise issues. Network performance The SV1115IPEXT will always send as much data as it can, given what’s happening on the screen and the actual network performance. - Page 43 video properties, you can use this menu to exercise a great deal of control over the settings if you wish. The Presets section contains up to sixteen different settings, plus the factory setting. If a number is highlighted, then that preset has been programmed with valid settings and may be used.
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Page 44: Disk Control Menu
to a medium grey color. All blocks that are sent from that point on will show up on the screen as they are sent. Click the button again to reset the screen to grey. To return to normal operation, click the Regrab button. - Page 45 If the Host Computer Does Not Support IPMI If the host computer you are managing with the SV1115IPEXT does not support IPMI, StarTech.com offers a non-IPMI solution that also works via serial port and acts as a power concentrator and a power management device: the 8 Outlet Serial Remote Power Switch (PM815NAS).
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Page 46: Configuring Ipmi On The Sv1115Ipext
the DTE Serial port) to the SV1115IPEXT. Serial port (DTE) Serial port (DCE) Configuring IPMI on the SV1115IPEXT Once you have connected the IPMI-configured serial port to the SV1115IPEXT and enabled the software option, you can begin to configure IPMI settings through the Web interface. Log in to the Web interface as admin. -
Page 47: Accessing The Status Screen
• Enable IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface via serial port: select Enabled. • Select which serial port to use: select either Front serial port (DTE pin out) or Rear serial port (DCE pin out) based on how the SV1115IPEXT is connected to the IPMI serial port on the host computer. -
Page 48: Accessing Ipmi Controls
implementations vary widely across manufacturers, the information you are able to see on your status screen may differ from the examples. Note that the Status screen will not allow you to make any configuration changes and is for monitoring purposes only. To access the Status (IPMI Sensor Report) screen (shown above): From the Web interface: Click View IPMI sensor report next to the thumbnail image on the Home screen. -
Page 49: Using The Modem Feature
POTS (plain old telephone system) line that is not routed through a phone management system or shared with other devices. If you wish to use this feature through a PBX system, it may require some experimentation and additional support from your telecom services provider, and is not supported by StarTech.com. -
Page 50: Connecting A Modem
Connecting a Modem The SV1115IPEXT will work with virtually any Hayes-compatible modem that recognizes the standard AT command set. Some modem manufacturers offer “enterprise” grade modem products (at a premium price) that include technology to improve the stability of connections; whether this type of product would be beneficial to your application depends on whether you consider the modem connection to be mission-critical, the quality of your telecom infrastructure, and your... -
Page 51: Modem Configuration
Place the modem near the SV1115IPEXT and an available telephone jack. Connect the modem to the telephone jack, data cable, and power source according to the instructions in its documentation. The opposite end of the modem’s data cable should be a DB9 female serial connection. -
Page 52: Configuring The Remote Connection
connection speed for greater stability (and so on). You may wish to test the connection with the default init string first, before making changes specific to your modem model or situation, to simplify the troubleshooting process. Click the Commit button to save your changes and activate the modem feature with the specified settings. -
Page 53: Accessing The Web Interface
Click Next. You may select to add a shortcut to the desktop for this connection. Click Finish. • PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) must be used; no other authentication methods are supported. • TCP/IP must be installed/enabled on the computer making the connection, and must be used for the dial-up connection. - Page 54 active, their screens will be in gray scale as well. When PPP in inactive, color is automatically re-enabled. • Some areas of the screen may not be updated as frequently as others, and animations or other auto-updating areas of the screen may appear out-of-focus or “blocky”...
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Page 55: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide The following messages will appear in the system log on the Status screen in the Web interface and may help to diagnose problems with the modem configuration. Starting PPP (for auth) on port… Modem is connecting and the PPP login process is starting. Modem hang up. -
Page 56: Serial Remote Control Operation
Serial Remote Control operation Background The SV1115IPEXT offers a unique way to expand the functionality of the base product. Using the integrated R-Port on the rear panel, you can manage up to 8 serial devices using a specialized daisy-chain technology. The SV1115IPEXT includes integrated control functionality that allows you to monitor and configure serial devices using the interactive Web interface. - Page 57 admin. Other users will be able to view which modules are active but cannot configure them. Once you are logged in, choose the Admin/Setup option from the menu at the top of the Home screen in the Web interface. Click External Serial consoles setup and control.
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Page 58: Advanced Configuration Using The Integrated Ssh Shell
log. Note that existing data is overwritten automatically when the 200 character limit is reached. IPMI: Shows the IPMI command interface for the device, if applicable. You can make as many changes as needed on this menu at one time, before applying your changes. -
Page 59: Operating Notes
L – Low log entries (line buffer) 1 – Show last 10 log entries other – Return to connection Press key -> To execute the desired command, simply press the corresponding key on the keyboard. You can also execute the command and avoid the menu by pressing the [Ctrl] –... -
Page 60: About Security Certificate Warnings
Web browser or the VNC Java client for two different reasons. First, the CA that has issued the certificate on StarTech.com’s behalf may not yet be recognized as a trusted source by the computer you are using to access the SV1115IPEXT. -
Page 61: Troubleshooting
any way, nor does it make the SV1115IPEXT any more vulnerable to outside attacks. Can I prevent the warning from occurring? Yes. You have two options that may prevent the warning from occurring. First, if the Web browser you are using offers the option to ignore the warning for future visits, the browser will no longer generate a warning if that option is selected. - Page 62 Remote mouse and local mouse don’t line up. Use the Mouse resync command in the main menu or press the Resync button on the Bribar. If the mouse pointers still don’t line up, verify that mouse acceleration has been disabled. NOTE: The Windows login screen does not accept the “mouse acceleration”...
- Page 63 configuration. Mouse performance is erratic when using the GNOME or KDE desktop in a Linux X-Window environment. The mouse controls in GNOME and KDE environments offer both an acceleration and sensitivity setting. The following directions correct this issue, and apply to Red Hat Fedora Core 2, but should be similar for other distributions that use GNOME or KDE: Click the Launch menu icon.
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Page 64: Supported Protocols
Supported Protocols Service Description Benefit Secure Shell May be used to securely “tunnel” VNC and HTTP protocols. HTTP Web redirector (to HTTPS) Convenience server to redirect all web traffic to encrypted port. Clear-text HTTP is not supported SNMP SNMP agent (UDP) Allows integration with existing SNMP network management systems. -
Page 65: Specifications
Specifications 2 x PS/2 female 1 x DE-15 VGA female 3 x USB type A Console Connectors (Local) 2 x RJ45 (WAN/LAN) 2 x DB9 serial (female/male) 1 x R-Port 2 x DC power connector 2 x PS/2 female Host Connectors 1 x DE-15 VGA female 1 x USB type B Power, R-Port, WAN/LAN Link,... -
Page 66: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or... - Page 67 StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including government, education and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Server...
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