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U8/16-Modular KVM Switch
with modules:
Cat.5 Extender and IP Access
Modules
User Manual
LINDY No. 32530, 32531
www.lindy.com
For Commercial Use Only
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (NOV 2007)
The modular LINDY KVM Switch series U8/16
The U8/16 KVM switch series provides either 8 or 16 KVM server ports
supporting both PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse connections.
This KVM switch series incorporates a modular concept design which
allows for dual console access. The local console port allows direct
access whilst a second console option permits remote access either via
remote IP or via a remote Cat.5 extender Unit. This option allows
system administrators to access and administrate their servers and
KVM switches from a remote office workstation. The required optional
IP or Cat.5 access modules can be purchased separately and are
simply installed into the back of a U8/16-Modular KVM Switch.
This manual also covers the KVM Switch U8/16-C, another version of
this modular KVM switch series that is used only in conjunction with the
modular LINDY KVM LCD Terminals U8/16-C. U8/16-C models can
English
only be installed in the back of an appropriate 19" LCD drawer and do
not have a display or front panel controls fitted. Any references to front
panel display and switch buttons in this manual does not apply to the
modular version U8/16-C.
About this manual
This manual is divided into five sections.
The first section is an introduction to the U8/16, U8/16-C, U8/16-C5
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and U8/16-IP
The second section deals with installing and connecting the switch
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The third section describes the basic operation of the KVM switch
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from the locally connected console
The fourth section describes operation via the remote Cat.5 Extender
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The fifth section describes operation and access via remote IP
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- Page 1 For Commercial Use Only Tested to comply with FCC Standards © LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (NOV 2007) The modular LINDY KVM Switch series U8/16 The U8/16 KVM switch series provides either 8 or 16 KVM server ports supporting both PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse connections.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.1 Product Information & Connection Guide ...9 2.2 Rackmount Installation ...10 2.3 Cascading / Daisy Chaining of multiple KVM Switches ...10 Section 3 ... 12 3.1 KVM Switch Operation...13 3.2 Keyboard Hotkey Selection ...15 3.3 On Screen Display Menu (OSD) Port Selection...17 Section 4 ... 19 4.1 Cat.5 KVM Extender Features ...20... -
Page 3: Section 1
The U8/16 series KVM switches are compatible with almost any KVM switches using STANDARD VGA, keyboard and mouse signals. The U8/16 is also compatible with older LINDY P-Series KVM switches. Please note compatibility is only provided via the server ports of the... -
Page 4: Product Features
1.5. Product Features 8/16 port KVM switch in a 1U, 19” rackmount size design Built-in daisy chain port allows daisy chaining of up to 8 LINDY KVM switches U or P series to be connected to support up to 128 computers Local console operation plus optional KVM over IP or KVM over Cat.5 control... -
Page 5: Product Information & Connection Guide
Optional remote access Cat.5 or IP module installation If you want to use an optional remote access Cat.5 or IP module, please install it in the slot at the rear of the switch prior to powering up the switch and the connected computers. Hardware Installation... -
Page 6: Rackmount Installation
KVM switches will be introduced that will also be daisy chainable with the U series. All other brands and models of KVM switches may be cascaded with LINDY U-series KVM switches via the computer ports 1-16 of the U-series KVM switch. -
Page 7: Section 3
– i.e. keep the default password “00000000”. Otherwise, if you forget the password, you will need to send the switch back to LINDY for maintenance to clear the password. The U8/16 OSD security feature offers up to 8 users + 1 SUPERVISOR. -
Page 8: Keyboard Hotkey Selection
To invoke the On Screen Display Menu press the following hotkeys: Scroll Lock If the KVM switch prompts for your user name and password while no user names and passwords have been assigned you may use eight zeros “00000000” for each, user name and password. -
Page 9: On Screen Display Menu (Osd) Port Selection
Computers connected to ports not showing this symbol may be either switched off or in standby / power down mode. If you switch to any of these ports then you will not have a video signal displayed and will have to boot or wake up the connected computer. -
Page 10: Section 4
The OSD Menu displays further OSD configuration menus when selecting F1 from the main OSD menu. From the F1 Menu further submenus can be selected to configure the switch settings. In the submenus you can either use the cursor up/down keys or the mouse for navigation or simply press the number of the further option menu. -
Page 11: Cat.5 Kvm Extender Features
Proceed to unscrew and remove the small metal cover on rear of the KVM switch. Carefully slide the module into the slot and secure in place with the screw previously removed. -
Page 12: Section 5
Proceed to unscrew and remove the small metal cover on rear of the KVM switch. Carefully slide the module into the slot and secure in place with the screw previously removed. -
Page 13: U8/16-Ip Setup Tool
Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation 5.1. Configuration The U8/16-IP’s communication interfaces Parameter are all based on TCP/IP. The switch comes IP auto configuration pre-configured with following IP-Address configuration shown here: Net-mask Default-Gateway Note: If the DHCP connection fails on boot-up, the U8/16-IP will not be assigned an IP address. -
Page 14: Keyboard, Mouse And Video Configuration
Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation Authentication To adjust the authentication settings, enter your login as a super user and change your password. Super user login Enter the login name of the super user. The initial value is "super". All of the characters are lower case. - Page 15 If you do, the U8/16-IP switch may not be able to detect them. We recommend using any of the standard VESA video modes instead.
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Page 16: Usage
Please note: Your web browser has to accept cookies, or else login is not possible. Note: The user “super” is not allowed to login via the serial interface of the IP-KVM switch. Please make sure you change the super user password immediately after you have installed and accessed your U8/16-IP for the first time. -
Page 17: Navigation
You can use the U8/16-IP keyboard hotkeys to switch between computers, activate the OSD etc., as well as control the currently selected computer. However, be aware that the host system will react to keyboard and... - Page 18 Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation Note: Your local keyboard changes its keyboard layout according to the remote host system. If you use a German administration system and your host system uses a US English keyboard layout for instance, some special keys on the German keyboard will not work as expected. Instead, the keys will result in their US English counterpart.
- Page 19 Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation Video Settings through the remote console: Brightness Controls the brightness of the picture Contrast Controls the contrast of the picture Clock Defines the horizontal frequency for a video line and depends on the video mode. Different video card types may require different values here.
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Page 20: Menu Options
To refresh the picture, click on the Refresh button. Remote Power Future firmware updates will allow the P16-IP to control external RS-232 controlled power control distribution units. Please contact LINDY for further information regarding compatibility, connection and configuration of both LINDY and third party power control distribution units. - Page 21 Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation Telnet Console The U8/16-IP firmware features a Telnet server that enables a user to connect via a standard Telnet client. If the Telnet program is using a VT 100, VT 102 or VT 220 terminal or appropriate emulation, it is even possible to perform a console redirection, as long as the U8/16-IP host is using a text mode screen resolution.
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Page 22: Virtual Media
One of the computers connected to the U8/16-IP can also be set up for remote mass storage via a USB connection. Files can be uploaded to the switch, which the host computer ‘sees’ as virtual drives. This means the remote operator can remotely install software, drivers etc. without the need to be sat in front of the host computer. - Page 23 Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation Create a CD-ROM/ISO Image Follow the procedure below to create a CD-ROM image which can be accessed by the host system via the U8/16-IP. The image file must be an ISO file format! First, on your client PC you must create an image of your CD which can be accessed by the host system.
- Page 24 Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation 7. You will see the dialog below detailing the active image: 8. Click Reactivate. Access the console window and you will see that another CD drive has been installed on the host computer. This is the virtual drive you have just set up. You can access the uploaded CD image as though it were a regular CD.
- Page 25 Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation 2. Click on the Search for new devices icon - The U8/16-IP will be detected as an Unconfigured device and its MAC address will be displayed in the left panel. Double click on the MAC address to launch the Device Configuration Wizard. 3.
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Page 26: User Management
Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation 5.7.3. User Management Change Password To change your password, enter the new password in the upper entry field. Retype the password in the lower field. Click Apply to submit your changes. Section 5 IP Access Configuration &... -
Page 27: Kvm Settings
Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation 5.7.4. KVM Settings User Console The following settings are user specific. This means the super user can customize these settings for individual users separately. Changing the settings for one user does not affect the settings for the other users. - Page 28 Miscellaneous Remote Console Settings Start in Monitor Mode Sets the initial value for the monitor mode. By default the monitor mode is off. In case you switch it on, the Remote Console window will be started in a read only mode.
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Page 29: Device Settings
Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation USB Mouse Type Enables USB mouse type. Choose between MS Windows 2000 or newer for MS Windows 2000 or Windows XP, or Other Operating Systems for MS Windows NT, Linux, or OS X. In MS Windows 2000 or newer mode the remote mouse is always synchronized with the local mouse. - Page 30 Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation IP auto configuration With this option you can control if the U8/16-IP should obtain its network settings from a DHCP or BOOTP server. For DHCP, select dhcp, and for BOOTP select bootp. If you choose none then IP auto configuration is disabled.
- Page 31 This is the interval for reporting again to the Dynamic DNS server by the U8/16-IP. Note: The U8/16-IP has its own independent real time clock. Make sure the time setting of the U8/16-IP switch is correct. (See the Section called Date and Time on page 63) Section 5 IP Access Configuration &...
- Page 32 2. Send the saved CSR to a CA for certification. You will get the new certificate from the CA after a more or less complicated traditional authentication process (depending on the CA). 3. Upload the certificate to the U8/16-IP switch using the Upload button. Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation After completing these three steps, the U8/16-IP has its own certificate that is used to identify it to its clients.
- Page 33 Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation Confirm Challenge Password Confirmation of the Challenge Password Email The email address of a contact person that is responsible for the U8/16-IP and its security. Key length This is the length of the generated key in bits. 1024 bits are sufficient for most cases. Longer keys may result in slower response time by the U8/16-IP during connection establishment.
- Page 34 Since it is a point-to-point IP connection virtually every IP address is possible but you must make sure, it is not interfering with the IP settings of the U8/16-IP switch and your console computer. The default value will work in most cases.
- Page 35 Section 5 IP Access Configuration & Operation Event Log Important events like a login failure or a firmware update are logged to a selection of logging destinations. Each of those events belongs to an event group, which can be activated separately.
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Page 36: Maintenance
Allows you to download the U8/16-IP data file with specific support information. This is an XML file with certain customized support information like the serial number etc. You can send this information if you contact LINDY technical support. It may help us solve any problems. Connected Users The example below displays the U8/16-IP activity. - Page 37 IP Access Configuration & Operation A new firmware update is a binary file which can be sent to you by email or which you can download from our website www.lindy.com. Updating the firmware is a four stage process: 1. The new firmware file is uploaded to the U8/16-IP. In order to do this you need to select the file on your local system using the Browse button on the Upload Firmware panel.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
Before you check any further please make sure that all cables are well connected! KVM Switch Troubleshooting If the KVM Switch reacts to keyboard input from the SCROLL LOCK key with a beep signal but you get no monitor picture displayed please check if the currently selected computer is in sleep mode or powered down. -
Page 39: Key Codes
Key Codes 0 - 9 This table shows the key codes used to A - Z , TILDE defines keystrokes hotkeys -, MINUS several functions. Please note that these =, EQUALS key codes do not necessarily represent ’ characters that used <, LESS international keyboards. -
Page 40: Technical Information
Die Kosten für den weiteren Recyclingprozess übernimmt die Gesamtheit der Gerätehersteller. B2B Geräte wie dies KVM Switches nimmt LINDY kostenlos zurück und führt sie einem geordneten Recycling zu. Bitte nehmen Sie hierzu Kontakt mit LINDY auf, die Adressen finden Sie auf der LINDY Website www.lindy.com France 2006, l' union Européenne a introduit...