ALTUSEN KN1000 User Manual
KVM Over the NET™
KN1000
User Manual
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KN1000 User Manual
FCC Information
This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
International http://support.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-10-5255-0110
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923
KN1000 User Manual
User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual
are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of
the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and
not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation
of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior
to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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Copyright © 2011–2012 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0339-AX2G
Firmware Version: v1.0.066
Manual Date: 2012-03-13
Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights re-
served. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
Package Contents
The basic KN1000 package consists of:
1 KN1000
2 Custom KVM Cable Sets
1 Custom Console Cable Set
1 USB 2.0 Virtual Media Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 Outlet Power Cord
1 Rack Mount Kit
1 Software CD
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order.
If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other
devices on the KN1000 installation.
* Features may have been added to the KN1000 since this manual was printed.
Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version.
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Contents
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1.Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remote User Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Custom KVM Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Custom Console Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Chapter 2.Hardware Setup
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
DIN Rail Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Chapter 3.Browser Login
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Main Webpage Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Utility Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Administrative Function Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Remote Console Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Exit Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Telnet/SSH Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Managing Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Auto Ping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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PON Port Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
PON Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Enable 2-Wire RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
User Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Chapter 4.Administration
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Service Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
DNS Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Network Transfer Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
IP Installer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SMTP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Log Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
SNMP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Syslog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
DDNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Disable Local Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
RADIUS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
RADIUS Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
CC Management Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
LDAP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
User Station Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
IP Filter / MAC Filter Conflict. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Modifying Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Deleting Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Login String. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Account Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Login Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Virtual Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Private Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Generating a Self-Signed Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Obtaining a CA Signed SSL Server Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Importing the Private Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Console Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Serial Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Port Property Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
OOBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Enable Dial Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Time Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Network Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Chapter 5.The WinClient Viewer
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
The WinClient Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
System Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Video Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
The Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
The Button Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Message Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Compose Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
User List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Windows Vista / 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Virtual Media Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
The On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Automatic Mouse Synchronization (DynaSync). . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Manual Mouse Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Chapter 6.The JavaClient Viewer
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
The JavaClient Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
System Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Video Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Message Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
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Virtual Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
The On-Screen Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Chapter 7.The Log File
The Log File Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Chapter 8.The Log Server
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
The Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
The Log Server Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
The List Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
The Tick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Chapter 9.AP Operation
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
The Windows Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
The Windows Client Connection Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
The Administrator Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
User Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Console Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Serial Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
The Java Client AP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
The Java Client Connection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
IP Address Determination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
AP Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
IPv6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Link Local IPv6 Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
PPP Modem Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Basic Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Connection Setup Example (Windows XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Trusted Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Installing the Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Certificate Trusted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Self-Signed Private Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Importing the Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
General Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Java. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Sun Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Mac Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Windows:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Sun / Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Supported KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Virtual Media Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
WinClient ActiveX Viewer / WinClient AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Java Applet Viewer / Java Client AP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Administrator Login Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
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About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KN1000
system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An
overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KN1000 System. Its
purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel
components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting
up your installation, and explains some basic operation procedures.
Chapter 3, Browser Login, describes how to log into the KN1000 with a
browser, and explains the functions of the icons and buttons that appear on the
opening page.
Chapter 4, Administration, explains the administrative procedures that are
employed to configure the KN1000’s working environment, as well as how to
operate the KN1000 from the local console.
Chapter 5, The WinClient Viewer, explains how to connect to the
KN1000 with the Windows Client software, and describes how to use the OSD
to access and control the computers connected to the unit.
Chapter 6, The JavaClient Viewer, describes how to connect to the
KN1000 with the Java Applet software, and explains how to use the OSD to
access and control the computers connected to the unit.
Chapter 7, The Log File, shows how to use the log file utility to view the
events that take place on the KN1000.
Chapter 8, The Log Server, explains how to install and configure the Log
Server.
Chapter 9, AP Operation, describes how to operate the KN1000 using
Windows and Java programs, rather than with the browser method.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the KN1000.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means
to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
→ Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start
to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
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Terminology
Throughout the manual we make reference to the terms Local and Remote in
regard to the operators and equipment deployed in a KN1000 installation.
Depending on the point of view, users and servers can be considered Local
under some circumstances, and Remote under others:
Switch’s Point of View
Remote users – We refer to a user as a Remote user when we think of
him as someone who logs into the switch over the net from a location
that is remote from the switch.
Local Console – The keyboard mouse and monitor connected directly
to the switch.
Servers – The servers attached to the switch via custom KVM cables.
User’s Point of View
Local client users – We refer to a user as a Local client user when we
think of him as sitting at his computer performing operations on the
servers connected to the switch that is remote from him.
Remote servers – We refer to the servers as Remote servers when we
think of them from the Local Client User’s point of view – since,
although they are locally attached to the switch, they are remote from
him.
When we describe the overall system architecture we are usually speaking
from the switch’s point of view – in which case the users are considered
remote. When we speak about operations users perform via the browser,
viewers, and AP programs over the net, we are usually speaking from the user’s
point of view – in which case the switch and the servers connected to it are
considered remote.
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Introduction
Overview
The KN1000 is a control unit that provides remote BIOS-level access to servers
or “over-IP” capability to KVM switches that do not have built in over-IP
functionality. It allows operators to monitor and access their computers from
remote locations using a standard Internet browser or Windows and Java based
application programs. In addition, the KN1000 offers out-of-band access,
including external modem support, and supports BIOS-level troubleshooting
without the need for constant on-site IT maintenance.
To help you manage and control your entire data center environment, a builtin single-port power switch allows remote power management of a server/
installation connected locally to the KN1000. You can also add a PON* (Power
Over the NET™) power management unit and remotely control the power
status of devices in your installation, including monitoring their current status,
as well as turning servers on, off, and rebooting them.
Note: Requires a separate purchase.
The KN1000 connects to the Internet, an Intranet, LAN, or WAN using
industry standard Cat 5e cable, then uses a custom KVM cable to connect to a
local KVM switch or server. Because the KN1000 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.
KVM Switch
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Operators at remote locations connect to the KN1000 via its IP address. Once
a connection has been established and authorization granted, 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 physically present
and working on the equipment directly.
KN1000’s Virtual Media function allows you to perform diagnostic testing,
file transfer, and OS and application patches from a remote console. There is
no need to physically load a CD directly to the server to perform data-related
tasks – you can conveniently and efficiently troubleshoot and resolve problems
at the BIOS level from anywhere.
The Administrator and Client software included with the KN1000 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 maintenan ce, system
administration, rebooting and even pre-booting functions.
The Administrator Utility is available in a browser-based version as well as
Windows-based and Java application versions. The utility is used to configure
the system; limit access from remote computers; manage users; and maintain
the system with firmware and software module updates.
A Windows Client Viewer and a Java Applet Viewer are available for browser
access, while Windows Client AP and Java Client AP programs are provided
for non-browser GUI access. They allow IP connection and login from
anywhere on the net. Inclusion of a Java-based client ensures that the KN1000
is platform independent, and is able to work with practically all operating
systems. The KN1000 also provides serial console management over the
Internet, which can remotely control serial console devices such as a network
switch.
The 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 KN1000 (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 KN1000 units
for the administrator to analyze.
Your KN1000 investment is protected through the ability of its firmware to be
upgraded over the internet. 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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Features and Benefits
The features and benefits provided by a KN1000 deployment are described in
the following table:
Features Benefits
Over-IP
Capability for
Legacy KVM
Switches or KVM
switches that do
not have built in
over-IP
functionality
Configuration and
Operation Ease
Remote Power
Control with
Wake on LAN
Superior Video With its enhanced fps throughput for crisp responsive video display,
Virtual Media USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices (Floppy drives, CDROMs, Flash drives,
Virtual Remote
Desktop
Protects your original KVM switch investment. No need to
purchase new KVM switches to achieve the benefits of over-IP
connectivity.
Compatible KVM Switches include the following: CS9134, CS9138,
CS88A, CS1308, CS1316, CS1754*, CS1758*, CS1708A,
CS1716A, ACS1208A, ACS1216A, KH2508A, KH2516A,
KH1508A, and KH1516A
*Some of the KN1000’s features may not be suppo rted, depending on the functionality of
the connected KVM switch. (For example, some switches do not support virtual media.)
*Some features found on the connected KVM switches may not be supported on the
KN1000. (For example, the CS1754’s audio.)
An easy-to-navigate graphical user interface makes for convenient,
intuitive configuration and operation. Web-based Windows and
Java implementations allow the remote equipment to be controlled
from industry-standard web browsers. Windows and Java AP client
software – using the same, convenient, GUI – are also included to
provide access where a browser environment is not desired.
1. A built-in single-port power switch allows remote power
management of a server/installation connected locally to the
KN1000.
2. In addition, you can also add a PON (Power Over the NET™)
power management unit and remotely control the power status of
devices on your installation, including monitoring their current
status, as well as turning servers On, Off and Rebooting them.
the KN1000 offers resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz;
vibrant 24-bit color depth for rich remote session display. The
remote desktop can appear full-screen, or in a window. In fullscreen mode the remote desktop display scales to the user’s
monitor display size.
etc.), folders, and image files on a user’s local system, appear and
act as if they were installed on the remote server, for ease and
convenience when performing software installation and system
updates across the entire Installation.
On-screen keyboard with multilanguage support
Exit Macros support
BIOS-level access
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Features Benefits
Smart Card / CAC
Reader Support
Built in Single Port
Power Switch
Low Bandwidth
Optimization
Multi-Platform /
Multi-Protocol
Support
Manage Browser
Access Methods
Multi-Keyboard
Language
Support /
On-Screen
Keyboard
Multi-Users /
Multi-Logins
Message Board To alleviate the possibility of access conflicts that may result from
Advanced
Security
To meet advanced security requirements, the KN1000’s Virtual
Media function allows a Smart Card / CAC reader on a user’s local
system to be mapped to a remote server.
Allows remote power management of a server/installation
connected locally to the KN1000, including turning servers On, Off
and Rebooting
Bandwidth optimization via grayscaling and video quality settings
allow maximum data throughput in low bandwidth situations. PPP
modem dialup support ensures reliable connectivity for out-ofband, and low bandwidth situations.
Windows and Java client software ensures that the KN1000 and
the equipment that connects to it can be accessed from most of the
operating systems in use today (Windows, Linux, Unix, Sun, Mac).
The KN1000 also supports a broad range of communication
protocols, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, UDP, DHCP, SSL, ARP,
DNS, ICMP, CHAP, PPP, 10Base-T, 100Base-T
Use either HTTP or HTTPS; as well as disable the browser.
The KN1000 supports multiple keyboard language input – including
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and
Traditional Chinese. There is no need to have a separate keyboard
for each language – you can input key data in any of these
languages with the KN1000's convenient on-screen keyboard.
The KN1000 supports up to 64 user accounts, and allows up to 32
concurrent user logins for single-bus access.
multiple user logins, and facilitate communication among the
logged-in users, a message board – similar to an Internet chat
program – allows users to communicate with each other, and
provides mechanisms for a user to take exclusive control of the
KVM functions.
Advanced security features include password protection –
whereby a valid username and password must be given before
the client software will run – and advanced encryption
technologies, such as secure 128-bit SSL.
Flexible encryption design allows users to choose any
combination of 56-bit DES, 168-bit 3DES 256-bit AES, 128-bit
RC4, or Random for independent KB/Mouse, video, and virtual
media data encryption.
IP/MAC Filter for enhanced security protection
Supports password protection
Private CA
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Features Benefits
External
Authentication
Support
Event Logging The KN1000 can record all the events that take place on it and
Console
Management
In addition to its own security protection, the KN1000 allows you to
set up log in authentication and authorization management from a
external sources such as RADIUS, LDAP, LDAPS, and MS Active
Directory.
write them to a searchable database. Administrators and selected
users can search for events containing specific words or strings
and retrieve them according to date and order of significance.
Serial console management – serial terminal access. Access the
KN1000 via a built-in serial viewer, or via third party software
(such as PuTTY) for Telnet and SSH sessions.
Out of Band Support – via dial up modem support. Access the
KN1000 through its RS-232 port using a dial-up connection.
Upgradeable
Firmware over
the Internet
Mouse DynaSync No need to re-sync your mouse – Mouse DynaSync provides
Auto-Ping Pings a device to determine its status, if the ping test fails after a
Supports multiple
interface
Full-Screen or
Sizable Remote
Desktop Window
DDNS Allows the mapping of a dynamic IP address assigned by a DHCP
On/Off
scheduling for
power outlet
Safe shutdown
support
End session Administrators can terminate running sessions
Magic Panel Special hideaway control panel with configurable function icons.
No need to add yet another cable to your installation – stay current
with the latest functionality improvements and updates, all over the
Internet.
automatic locked-in synching of the remote and local mouse
pointers – eliminating the need to constantly resync the two
movements. Your local console mouse movement becomes the
remote unit’s mouse movement.
set amount of time- it automatically takes an action assigned
Supports PS/2, USB, Sun Legacy (13W3)* and serial (RS-232)
connectivity
*Requires CV130A converter purchase
Get a full screen even if your monitor’s resolution is lower than the
remote computer’s resolution. In full-screen mode the remote
desktop display scales to the user’s monitor display size. Supports
up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz; 24-bit color depth for remote sessions.
server to a host name.
Power management tasks can be scheduled on a daily, weekly,
monthly or user-specified time basis
IT administrators can control servers remotely and completely shut
down servers before powering them off.
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System Requirements
Remote User Computers
Remote user computers (also referred to as client computers) are the ones the
users log into the switch with from remote locations over the internet (see
Terminology, page xii). The following equipment must be installed on th ese
computers:
For best results we recommend that the computers used to access the
switch have at least a P III 1 GHz processor, with their screen resolution
set to 1024 x 768.
Browsers must support 128 bit SSL encryption.
For best results, a network transfer speed of at least 128 kbps is
recommended.
For the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or higher
driver installed.
For Safe Shutdown:
The computer must be running Windows (Windows 2000 or higher), or
Linux.
The Safe Shutdown program (available by download from our
website), must be installed and running on the computer.
Servers
Servers are the computers connected to the switch via KVM Cables (see
Terminology, page xii). The following equipment must be installed on th ese
servers:
A VGA, SVGA or multisync port
For USB KVM Cable Connections: a Type A USB port and USB host
controller
For PS/2 KVM Cable Connections: 6-pin Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse
ports
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Cables
Two custom KVM cable sets (1 USB; 1 PS/2) to link the KN 1 000 to a
server or KVM switch are provided with this package.
Custom KVM cable sets are available in various lengths, as shown in the
table below:
Cable Type Length CS Part Number
PS/2 1.2 m 2L-5201P
1.8 m 2L-5202P
1.8 m 2L-5702P
3.0 m 2L-5203P
6.0 m 2L-5206P
USB 1.2 m 2L-5201U
1.8 m 2L-5202U
3.0 m 2L-5203U
5.0 m 2L-5205U
To purchase additional cable sets, contact your dealer.
One custom Console cable set to link the KN1000 to a local console is
provided with this package.
Note: This cable set has been designed to operate with either PS/2 or USB
consoles.
A USB 2.0 cable for use with the Virtual Media function (see Virtual
Media Port, page 11) is provided with this package.
Cat 5e or higher Ethernet cable (not provided with this package), should be
used to connect the KN1000 to the LAN, WAN, or Internet.
One power cable to connect the KN1000 to the server for power
management functionality is provided with this package.
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Video
Only the following non-interlaced video signals are supported:
Resolution Refresh Rates
640 x 480 60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
720 x 400 70
800 x 600 56, 60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85, 90, 100
1152 x 864 60, 70, 75, 85
1280 x 720 60
1280 x 1024 60, 70, 75, 85
1600 x 1200 60
Operating Systems
Supported operating systems for remote user computers that log into the
KN1000 include Windows 2000 and higher, and other systems capable of
running Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6, Update 3, or higher
(Linux, Mac, Sun, etc.).
Supported operating systems for servers that connect to the KN1000 are
shown in the table, below:
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 7.1 and higher
Fedora Core 5 and higher
SuSE 9.0 and higher
Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 3.51 and higher
Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.2 and higher
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Browsers
Supported browsers for users that log into the KN1000 include the following:
Browser Version
Internet Explorer 6 and higher
Chrome 8.0 and higher
Firefox Windows 3.5 and higher
Linux 3.0 and higher
Safari Windows 4.0 and higher
Mac 3.1 and higher
Opera 10,0 and higher
Mozilla Windows 1.7 and higher
Sun 1.7 and higher
Netscape 9.0 and higher
* See Mac Systems, page 170, for further information regarding Safari.
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Components
Front View
No. Component Description
1 LAN Port The Cat 5e cable that connects the KN1000 to the LAN, WAN,
2Firmware
Upgrade/Reset
Switch
3 10/100 Mbps
LED
4 Link LED Flashes GREEN to indicate that a Client program is accessing
5 Power LED Lights ORANGE when the KN1000 is powered up and ready
6 Power Outlet
LED
or Internet plugs in here.
1. Pressing and releasing this switch performs a KN1000
system reset. (See Erratic operation, page 166.)
2. Pressing and holding this switch for more than three
seconds returns the KN1000 to its factory default
configuration settings.
3. Pressing and holding this switch while powering on the
switch returns the KN1000 to its factory default firmware
level. This operation should only be performed in the event
of a firmware upgrade failure that results in the device
becoming inoperable.
Note: This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin
object - such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen.
The LED lights ORANGE to indicate 10 Mbps data
transmission speed. It lights GREEN to indicate 100 Mbps
data transmission speed.
the device.
to operate.
Lights ORANGE when the server attached to the KN1000’s
power outlet is powered on
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Rear View
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No. Component Description
1 Circuit Breaker As a safety measure, if there is an overcurrent
situation, the circuit breaker will trip. Press this button
to recover normal operation.
2 Grounding Terminal The wire used to ground the unit connects here.
3 Power Inlet The power cord that connects the KN1000 to an AC
power source for power management functionality
plugs in here.
4 Power Outlet The power cord provided with the KN1000 package
5 Power Ja ck The power adapter cable plugs in here.
6 Virtual Media Port The cable that connects the KN1000 to a USB port on
7 PC/KVM Port The KVM cable provided with this package that links
8 Console Port The cable for the local console (keyboard, monitor,
9 PON Port This port is made available for use with a Power over
10 RS-232 Port This serial port is provided for:
that connects to the server for power management
plugs in here. See Managing Power, page 25.
your server or KVM switch plugs in here. See Virtual
Media, page 94, for virtual media details.
the KN1000 to your server / KVM switch plugs in here.
and mouse) plugs in here. The console can use either
a PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse. Each connector
is color coded and marked with an appropriate icon.
the NET™ remote power management module. Refer
to the User Manual that came with the PON device for
operation details.
1. Serial console management (see Console
Management, page 59 for details); or
2. Out-of-band modem operation (see OOBC,
page 62 for details).
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USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
Video
PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Mouse
Custom KVM Cables
No. Description
1 For use with PS/2 configuration servers or KVM switches.
2 For use with USB configuration servers or KVM switches.
Note: The advantage of using a USB cable is that it allows automatic locked-
in mouse synchronization. See Mouse DynaSync Mode, page 102 , for
details.
Custom Console Cable
Note: You can use any combination of keyboard and mouse connections. For
example, you can use a PS/2 keyboard with a USB mouse.
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1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is
provided on page 149. Please review it before proceeding.
2. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the
installation has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of
any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
3. Any installation that does not follow the instructions in this guide may
be hazardous.
Phillips hex head
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Hardware Setup
Mounting
Rack Mounting
For convenience and flexibility, the KN1000 can be mounted on a system rack.
To rack mount the unit do the following:
1. Remove the two original screws from the top/bottom of the unit (near the
rear of the unit).
2. Using the screws provided with the rack mount kit, screw the mounting
bracket into the KN1000 – as shown in the diagram below:
Note: The illustrations show the mounting bracket attached to the bottom
of the unit; it can also be attached to the top.
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3. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on th e rack.
Note: Rack screws are not provided. Use screws that are appropriate for
your rack.
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DIN Rail Mounting
To mount the KN1000 on a DIN rail:
1. Screw the mounting bracket to the back of the KN1000 as described in
steps 1 and 2 of the wall mounting procedure.
2. Use the larger screws supplied with the Rack Mount Kit to screw the DIN
rail brackets to the mounting bracket – as shown in the diagram, below:
3. Hang the unit on the DIN rail.
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Installation
To install the KN1000, refer to the installation diagrams on the following pages
(the numbers correspond to the numbers of the steps), and do the following:
1. Ground the unit using a grounding wire.
2. Use the Console cable provided with this package to connect the
KN1000’s Console port, to the local console keyboard, monitor and
mouse.
Note: 1. The Console cable comes with connectors for both PS/2 and USB
mice and keyboards – use the ones appropriate for your
installation.
2. You can use any combination of keyboard and mouse
connections. For example, you can use a PS/2 keyboard with a
USB mouse.
3. Use the KVM cable provided with this package to connect the KN1000’s
PC/KVM port, to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of the server or
KVM switch that you are installing.
Note: The KN1000’s virtual media features may not be supported,
depending on the functionality of the cascaded KVM switch (see
Supported KVM Switches, page 173).
4. (Optional) If you want to use the virtual medi a function (see Virtual
Media, page 94), use the USB 2.0 Virtual Media Cable provided with this
package to connect a USB port on the server to the KN1000's Virtual
Media port.
5. (Optional) If you want to connect a PON device for remote power
management, plug its cable into the PON port.
6. (Optional) If you want to connect a serial console device or modem, plug
its cable into the RS-232 port.
7. Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the KN1000's LAN port.
8. Use the outlet power cord provided with the KN1000 package to connect
the KN1000’s Power Outlet to the attached server for power management.
9. Use the power cord from the server to connect the KN1000’s Power Inlet
to an AC power source.
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10.Plug the power adapter cable into the KN1000's power jack, then plug the
power adapter into an AC power source.
This completes the hardware installation, and you are ready to start up.
Note: When starting up, be sure to first power on the KN1000, then power on
the server or KVM switch.
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Modem
Serial Console Device
(Router, Switch, Sunre V100,....)
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