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CN8000 User Manual

FCC, CE Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CE Warning: This is a 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.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

CN8000 User Manual

User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

International http://eservice.aten.com

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

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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F/W Version: 2.3.222

Manual Date: 2014-02-27

All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

Package Contents

The basic CN8000 package consists of:

 1CN8000  2 Custom KVM Cable Sets  1 Custom Console Cable Set  1 USB 2.0 Virtual Media Cable  1 Power Adapter  1 Mounting Kit  1 Software CD  1 User Instructions*

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.

* Features may have been added to the CN8000 since this manual was published.

Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.

CN8000 User Manual

Contents

FCC, CE Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

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

2. Hardware Setup

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

DIN Rail Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3. Browser Login

Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Main Webpage Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Interactive Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Sidebar Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4. Administration

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

User Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Service Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Network Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Network Transfer Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

ANMS - Event Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

SMTP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Log Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

SNMP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Syslog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

ANMS - Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Disable Local Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

RADIUS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

CC Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

User Station Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Private Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Console Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Serial Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Port Property Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

OOBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enable Dial Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enable Dial Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Network Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

User Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Remote Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Exit Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Telnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Open Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

5. The WinClient Viewer

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

The WinClient Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

System Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

The Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

The Button Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Message Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Compose Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

User List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Virtual Media Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Virtual Media Redirection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

The On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Automatic Mouse Synchronization (DynaSync). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Manual Mouse Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Customize Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Admin Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

6. The JavaClient Viewer

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

The JavaClient Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

System Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

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Message Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

The On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

7. The Log Server

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

The Log Server Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

The List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

The Tick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

8. AP Operation

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

The Windows Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

The Windows Client Connection Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

The Administrator Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

The Java Client AP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

The Java Client Connection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

9. LDAP Server Configuration

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Install the Windows 2003 Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Install the Active Directory Schema Snap-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Create a Start Menu Shortcut Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Creating a New Attribute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Extending the Object Class With the New Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Editing Active Directory Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Type 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Permission String Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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OpenLDAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

OpenLDAP Server Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

OpenLDAP Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Starting the OpenLDAP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Customizing the OpenLDAP Schema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

LDAP DIT Design and LDIF File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

LDAP Data Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

DIT Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Using the New Schema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Appendix

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Consignes de sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Général . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Montage sur bâti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

IP Address Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

First Time Browser Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Network Device IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Device List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Set IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

AP Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

IPv6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Link Local IPv6 Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

PPP Modem Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Connection Setup Example (Windows XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Trusted Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Installing the Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Certificate Trusted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Self-Signed Private Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Importing the Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

General Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Java. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Sun Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Mac Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Windows:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Sun / Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Supported KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Virtual Media Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

WinClient ActiveX Viewer / WinClient AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Java Applet Viewer / Java Client AP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Administrator Login Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Overview

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CN8000 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 CN8000 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 CN8000’s working environment, as well as how to operate the CN8000 from the local console.

Chapter 5, The WinClient Viewer, explains how to connect to the CN8000 with the Windows Client software, and describes how to use the OSD to access and control the computers connected to the switch.

Chapter 6, The JavaClient Viewer, describes how to connect to the CN8000 with the Java Applet software, and explains how to use the OSD to access and control the computers connected to the switch.

Chapter 7, The Log Server, explains how to install and configure the Log Server.

Chapter 8, AP Operation, describes how to operate the CN8000 using Windows and Java programs, rather than with the browser method.

Chapter 9, LDAP Server Configuration, explains how to configure the CN8000 for LDAP / LDAPS authentication and authorization with Active Directory or OpenLDAP.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CN8000.

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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 open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

→ Run means to

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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 CN8000 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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Product Information

For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:

International http://www.aten.com

North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Introduction

Overview

The CN8000 is a control unit that provides “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. The CN8000 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 CN8000 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 halfway around the world.

Operators at remote locations connect to the CN8000 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.

KVM Switch

The CN8000 expands on previous models by providing a dedicated RS-232 port for modem access or serial console management, a PON port to attach a Power Over the NET™ device and USB 2.0 virtual media capability.

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With its advanced security features, the CN8000 is the fastest, most reliable, most cost effective way to remotely access and manage widely distributed multiple computer installations.

The Administrator and Client software included with the CN8000 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 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 CN8000 is platform independent, and is able to work with practically all operating systems.

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 CN8000 (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 CN8000 units for the administrator to analyze.

Your CN8000 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 CN8000 deployment are described in the following table:

Features Benefits

Over-IP Capability for Legacy KVM Switches

Configuration and Operation Ease

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

Smart Card / CAC Reader Support

Low Bandwidth Optimization

Multi-Platform / Multi-Protocol Support

Protects your original KVM switch investment. No need to purchase new KVM switches to achieve the benefits of over-IP connectivity.

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.

the CN8000 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

To meet advanced security requirements, the CN8000’s Virtual Media function allows a Smart Card / CAC reader on a user’s local system to be mapped to a remote server.

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 CN8000 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 CN8000 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

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Features Benefits

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

The CN8000 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 CN8000's convenient on-screen keyboard.

The CN8000 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.

 Supports SSL 128-bit data encryption and RSA 1024-bit

certificates for secure users logging in from a browser

 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.

 Support for IP/MAC Filter  Supports strong password protection  Private CA

External Authentication Support

Event Logging The CN8000 can record all the events that take place on it and

Console Management

In addition to its own security protection, the CN8000 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

CN8000 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

CN8000 through its RS-232 port using a dial-up connection.

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Features Benefits

Upgradeable Firmware over the Internet

Remote Power Control

Mouse DynaSync No need to re-sync your mouse – Mouse DynaSync provides

Full-Screen or Sizable Remote Desktop Window

DDNS Allows the mapping of a dynamic IP address assigned by a DHCP

End session Administrators can terminate running sessions

No need to add yet another cable to your installation – stay current with the latest functionality improvements and updates, all over the Internet.

You can 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.

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.

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 hostname.

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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 xiii). The following equipment must be installed on these 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 Windows Client AP, at least 25 MB of memory must be available

after installation.

 For the Java Client AP, the latest version of Sun's Java Runtime

Environment (JRE) must be installed, and at least 55 MB of memory must be available after installation.

 For the browser-based WinClient Viewer, at least 60 MB of memory must

be available after installation.

 For the browser-based Java Applet Viewer the latest version of Sun's Java

Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed, and at least 130 MB of memory must be available after installation.

 For the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or higher

driver installed.

Servers

Servers are the computers connected to the switch via KVM Cables (see Terminology, page xiii). The following equipment must be installed on these 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 CN8000 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 CN8000 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 CN8000 to the LAN, WAN, or Internet.

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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

CN8000 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 CN8000 are

shown in the table, below:

OS Versi on

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 CN8000 include the following:

Browser Vers ion

IE 6 and higher

Firefox 1.5 and higher

Mozilla 1.7 and higher

Safari* 2.0 and higher

Opera 9.0 and higher

Netscape 8.1 and higher

* See Mac Systems, page 183, 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 CN8000 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 CN8000 is powered up and ready

or Internet plugs in here.

1. Pressing and releasing this switch performs a CN8000 system reset. (See Erratic operation, page 179.)

2. Pressing and holding this switch for more than three seconds returns the CN8000 to its factory default configuration settings.

3. Pressing and holding this switch while powering on the switch returns the CN8000 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.

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Rear View

No. Component Description

1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.

2 Virtual Media Port The cable that connects the CN8000 to a USB port on your

3 PC/KVM Port The KVM cable (supplied with this package) that links the

4 Console Port The CN8000 can be accessed via a local console as well

5PON Port This port is made available for use with a Power over the

6 RS-232 Port This serial port is provided for:

server or KVM switch plugs in here. See Virtual Media, page 91, for virtual media details.

CN8000 to your server or KVM switch plugs in here.

as over the Net. The cable for the local console (keyboard, monitor, 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 to indicate itself.

NET™ remote power management module. If you connect a PON device, its cable plugs in here. Refer to the User Manual that came with the PON device for operation details.

1. Serial console management (see Console Management, page 56 for details); or

2. Out-of-band modem operation (see OOBC, page 58 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 98, 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.

Chapter 2

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 157. 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.

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Hardware Setup

Mounting

Rack Mounting

For convenience and flexibility, the CN8000 can be mounted on a system rack. To rack mount the unit do the following:

1. Remove the two original screws from the 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 CN8000 – as shown in the diagram below.

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3. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack.

Note: Rack screws are not provided. Use screws that are appropriate for

your rack.

DIN Rail Mounting

To mount the CN8000 on a DIN rail:

1. Screw the mounting bracket to the back of the CN8000 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.

2. Hardware Setup

Installation

To install the CN8000, refer to the installation diagrams on the next two pages (the numbers correspond to the numbers of the steps), and do the following:

1. Use the Console cable provided with this package to connect the

CN8000’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.

2. Use the KVM cable provided with this package to connect the CN8000’s PC/KVM port, to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of the server, or KVM switch’s port or KVM cable that you are installing.

Note: 1. The diagram shows a connection to a KVM switch with PS/2

mouse and keyboard ports using a PS/2 KVM cable set. The CN8000 can also connect to a server or KVM switch that uses a USB connection by using a USB KVM cable set. See Cables, page 7, for cable option information.

2. If you are using a PS/2 configuration KVM cable, refer to page 184 for mouse pointer synchronization information.

3. If you are using a USB configuration KVM cable, see Mouse DynaSync Mode, page 98, for mouse pointer synchronization information.

4. The CN8000’s virtual media features may not be supported, depending on the functionality of the cascaded KVM switch (see Supported KVM Switches, page 186).

3. (Optional) If you want to use the virtual media function (see Virtual Media, page 91), use the USB 2.0 Virtual Media Cable provided with this package to connect a USB port on the server to the CN8000's Virtual Media port.

4. (Optional) If you want to connect a PON device for remote power management, plug its cable into the PON port.

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KVM Switch

PN0108

Modem

Serial Console Device

(Router, Switch, Sunre V100,....)

5. (Optional) If you want to connect a serial console device or modem, plug its cable into the RS-232 port.

6. Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the CN8000's LAN port.

7. Plug the power adapter cable into the CN8000'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 CN8000, then power on

the server or KVM switch.

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