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Cyclades AlterPath KVM RP Manual

Cyclades AlterPath KVM RP Manual (206 pages)

Brand: Cyclades | Category: Switch | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Audience
11
Before You Begin
11
Document Organization
11
Naming Conventions
12
Typographical Conventions
12
Symbols
13
Chapter 1: Introduction

15
- Connectivity and Capacity
  15
- Product Components
  16
- KVM Terminator
  17
- Overview of Alterpath KVM
  17
- KVM Product Features
  18
  - CAT5-Based Cabling
    18
  - Server-Based Authentication
    18
  - Local User Authentication
    19
  - User Access Lists Per Port
    19
  - Cascading Support with Centralized Port Management
    19
  - Flexibility and Scalability
    19
  - On-Screen Display Capability
    19
  - Mouse Support
    19
  - Multi-User
    20
  - Fan Monitoring
    20
  - Event Logging Capabilities
    20
  - The Linux Advantage
    20
  - Rack Space Convenience
    20
- Setup Diagram
  21
Chapter 2: KVM Installation

23
- Product Installation Checklist
  23
- Port Connections
  25
- Rack Mounting the KVM
  25
- Installing Alterpath KVM
  26
- Booting Messages
  28
- Cascading Alterpath KVM
  29
  - Connecting a Secondary KVM to a Primary KVM
    30
- Mouse Settings
  30
  - Windows XP / Windows 2003
    30
  - Windows 2000 / ME
    31
  - Windows 95 / 98 / NT
    31
  - Linux with Graphical Desktop
    31
- Safety Considerations When Rack Mounting
  32
- Activity Leds on the KVM Ports
  33
  - LED Functions
    33
  - LED Status Definitions
    34
Chapter 3: KVM OSD Configuration

35
- OSD and Web Configuration
  35
- Configuring the KVM through the OSD
  36
  - Basic Navigation Keys
    36
- Default Key Sequences
  36
- KVM User Interface Overview
  38
- Logging in
  39
- OSD Guidelines
  39
- Saving Your Configuration
  39
- KVM Main Menu
  40
- Configuration Menu
  41
- General Configuration: Windows Summary
  42
  - Authentication Type
    42
  - Syslog Facility
    43
  - Escape Sequence
    44
  - Sun Keyboard
    44
- Network Configuration
  45
  - Dhcp
    45
  - IP Address
    45
  - Netmask
    46
  - Gateway
    46
  - DNS Server
    47
  - Domain
    47
  - Hostname
    48
- Date/Time
  48
  - Enabling the NTP Server
    49
- User Station Configuration
  51
  - Idle Timeout
    51
  - Screen Saver Time
    52
  - Cycle Time
    52
  - Keyboard Type
    53
  - Power Management
    54
  - Mouse/Keyboard Sync
    55
  - Video Configuration
    55
  - Switch Next
    56
  - Switch Previous
    56
  - Port Info
    57
- KVM Ports
  57
  - Selecting a KVM Port to Configure
    57
  - Activating a Port
    58
  - Server Name
    59
  - Power Outlet
    60
  - Configuring a Server Connected to a Slave
    60
- Users and Groups
  61
  - Configuring Users
    62
  - Adding a User
    62
  - Changing the User, Admin, or Root Password
    64
  - Deleting a User
    66
- Local Groups
  67
  - Adding a Group
    67
  - Adding a User to a Group
    69
  - Deleting a User from a Group
    70
  - Deleting a Group
    72
- User Access Lists Menu
  73
- Cascade Devices
  79
  - Cascade Devices Menu
    79
  - Adding a Secondary Device
    79
- Syslog
  82
- Save/Load Config
  83
- System Info Menu
  89
  - System Info Window
    90
- Reboot
  91
Chapter 4: KVM Web Configuration

93
- Overview
  93
- Types of Users
  94
  - Root User
    94
  - Admin User
    94
  - Generic User
    94
- Changing the Password
  95
- Hierarchy of Permissions
  95
- Logging in
  96
- Direct Access to a Port
  97
- KVM Web Management Interface
  98
  - Wizard Mode
    98
  - Expert Mode
    99
  - Button Functions
    100
- Saving Your Configuration
  100
- Configuring in Wizard Mode
  101
  - Step 1: Network Settings
    101
  - Step 2: Access
    103
  - Step 3: System Log
    106
- Configuring in Expert Mode
  107
- Table of Menu and Forms
  108
- Access
  110
- Power Management
  110
- Configuration
  118
- Kvm
  118
- Default Key Sequences
  119
- Configuring the TCP Viewer Ports Address
  123
- Devices
  124
- Users & Groups
  129
- Security
  133
- Network
  134
  - Network > Host Settings
    135
  - Network > Syslog
    137
  - Network > Services
    138
  - Network > IP Filtering
    139
  - Network > VPN
    147
    
    Network > SNMP
    151
    
    Network > Host Table
    155
    
    Network > Static Routes
    156
- AUX Port
  158
- System
  160
- System > Boot
  161
- Information
  163
- Port Status
  166
  - Backup Configuration
    167
  - Firmware Update
    168
  - Microcode Update
    169
  - Microcode Reset
    170
- Active Sessions
  171
- Reboot
  172
- Basic Navigation Keys
  173
- Default Key Sequences
  174
Chapter 5 : KVM Operation

175
- Changing the Root Password
  175
- Logging in
  176
- Connecting to a Server
  177
- Using the Search Box
  178
- Cycling between Servers
  179
- Cycle by Key Sequence
  180
- Remote Operation
  181
- Finishing Your Session
  182
- Method 3: Exiting by Idle Timeout
  183
- Adjusting Screen Brightness and Contrast
  184
- Manual (Brightness/Contrast) Control
  185
- Synchronizing Your Keyboard and Mouse
  187
- Establishing a Power Control Session
  188
- KVM Web Operation
  189
  - Power Management
    190
  - Osd Configuration
    198

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