Hot Plugging; The Adapter Id Function - ATEN KN4164Vl User Manual

KVM over IP Switch User Manual
The power outlet permission will then be assigned to the port you selected.

Hot Plugging

KVM over IP switches support hot plugging – components can be removed and
added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging cables from the
ports without the need to shut the unit down.
Note: If the server's Operating System does not support hot plugging, this
function may not work properly.

The Adapter ID Function

Adapter Cable information (the Adapter ID, port name, OS, keyboard
language, and access mode), is stored on the adapter. The switch's Adapter ID
function takes this information and stores it along with the adapter cable's
configuration information (access rights, etc.), in its database – so that when
you move a server together with its adapter cable from one port to another, you
don't have to reconfigure its settings – the Adapter ID function restores them
at the new location. The only change is in the port number.
When moving the server and adapter cable to another switch, however, only the
information that is stored on the adapter is retained. For the other settings you
must either reconfigure them, or use the Backup/Restore function (see
page 203) to restore them.
Since port settings are stored with the adapter, if you move a server to a new
port without its original adapter; or if you connect a different server to the
adapter, you must manually reconfigure the port settings for the new server.
See Sidebar Utilities, page 98 for port configuration details.
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