Introduction; Overview - Lindy 39401 User Manual

LINDY CPU IP Access Switch User Manual

1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

The CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH is a control unit that allows operators to monitor and access their computers from
remote locations. The CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH connects to the Internet, an Intranet, LAN, or WAN using industry
standard Category 5 cable, then uses a KVM cable to connect to a local KVM switch or server.
Since the CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol, the server or KVM switch it is
connected to can be accessed from any computer on the Net - whether that computer is located down the hall,
down the street, or half-way around the world.
Operators at remote locations connect to the CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH via its IP address. Once a connection has
been established and authorization granted, operators of the remote computer can exchange keyboard, video and
mouse signals with the server (or servers on a KVM switch installation), just as if they were present locally and
working on the equipment directly.
With its advanced security features, the CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH is the fastest, most reliable, most cost effective
way to remotely access and manage widely distributed multiple computer installations.
The Administrator and Client software utilities provided with the CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH make it easy to install,
maintain, and operate. System administrators can handle a multitude of tasks with ease - from installing and
running GUI applications, to BIOS level troubleshooting, routine monitoring, concurrent maintenance, system
administration, rebooting and even pre-booting functions.
The Administrator Utility is used to: configure the system; limit access from remote computers; manage users; and
maintain the system with firmware and software module updates.
Both a Windows GUI Client and a Java Client are provided for IP connection and login from anywhere on the net.
Inclusion of a Java-based client ensures that the CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH is platform independent, and is able to
work with all operating systems.
The CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH's client software allows access to, and control of, the connected servers. Once an
operator successfully connects and logs in, his screen displays what is running on the remote unit attached to the
CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH (a KVM OSD display, a server's desktop, or a running program, for example) and he
can control it from his console just as if he were there.
The Log Server records all the events that take place on selected CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH units for the
administrator to analyze.
Your CPU IP ACCESS SWITCH investment is protected by a Firmware Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with
the latest functionality improvements by downloading firmware update files from our website as they become
available, and then using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the upgrade.
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