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KVM s3-1621
User Guide
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Contents
1 Product Overview.................................................................................... 1
1.1 Glossary .................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Notational Conventions ............................................................................. 1
1.3 Features and benefits................................................................................2
1.3.1 KVM-IA Intelligent Adapters ......................................................................2
1.3.2 Virtual Media .............................................................................................3
1.3.3 OSCAR graphical user interface ...............................................................3
1.3.3.1 Security .....................................................................................................4
1.3.3.2 Operation modes.......................................................................................4
1.3.4 Video ......................................................................................................... 4
1.3.5 Flash upgradability .................................................................................... 4
1.3.6 Accessing the appliances through a network connection..........................4
1.3.7 Accessing target devices...........................................................................4
1.3.8 On-board web interface.............................................................................4
1.3.9 IPv4 and IPv6 capabilities ......................................................................... 4
2 Installation ...............................................................................................7
2.1 Installation overview ..................................................................................7
2.1.1 Installing a KVM s3-1621 appliance..........................................................7
2.1.2 Setting up the network............................................................................... 8
2.2 Required items ..........................................................................................9
2.3 Safety precautions.....................................................................................9
2.3.1 General......................................................................................................9
2.4 Rack mounting a KVM appliance ............................................................10
2.4.1 General guidelines ..................................................................................10
2.4.2 Installing a KVM appliance in the rack mounting space ..........................11
2.5 Connecting the KVM appliance hardware ...............................................11
2.5.1 Connecting a KVM-IA to each target device............................................ 12
2.5.2 Connecting local peripheral devices........................................................12
2.6 Verifying Ethernet connections................................................................ 12
2.7 Configuring the KVM s3 Client ................................................................12
2.8 Adjusting mouse settings ........................................................................ 13
2.9 Attaching prior models to a KVM s3-1621 appliance............................... 13
2.9.1 Attaching an incompatible switch model..................................................14
2.10 Setting up a KVM s3-1621 appliance ......................................................14
3 Basic operations ...................................................................................15
3.1 Controlling the switching system from the analog port............................15
3.2 Starting the OSCAR interface ................................................................. 15
3.3 Setting a screen delay.............................................................................17
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3.4 Connecting a user to a target device.......................................................17
3.5 Selecting the previously selected target device....................................... 17
3.6 Disconnecting the user from a target device...........................................17
3.7 Using the OSCAR interface.....................................................................18
3.8 Connecting local virtual media.................................................................19
3.9 Configuring the appliances and the OSCAR interface ............................20
3.9.1 Assigning target device names ............................................................... 21
3.9.2 Assigning appliance and device types ....................................................23
3.9.2.1 Accessing the Devices window ............................................................... 23
3.9.2.2 Assigning a switch type ...........................................................................24
3.9.3 Changing the display behavior ................................................................ 24
3.9.3.1 Selecting the order of the target devices.................................................25
3.9.3.2 Select, complete the following steps .......................................................25
3.9.3.3 Setting up a screen delay........................................................................25
3.9.4 Selecting the display language................................................................26
3.9.5 Controlling the status flag........................................................................26
3.9.6 Setting the keyboard country code.......................................................... 28
3.9.7 Setting KVM s3-1621 appliance security................................................. 29
3.9.7.1 Enabling the screen saver.......................................................................29
3.9.7.2 Disabling the screen saver...................................................................... 29
3.9.7.3 Setting or change a password.................................................................29
3.9.7.4 Recovering a password........................................................................... 30
3.9.7.5 Disabling password protection................................................................. 30
3.10 Setting the preemption warning............................................................... 30
3.11 Managing target device tasks using the OSCAR interface...................... 31
3.11.1 Accessing the Commands window.......................................................... 32
3.11.2 Displaying version information................................................................. 32
3.11.3 Upgrading the firmware ...........................................................................33
3.11.4 Viewing the display configuration............................................................34
3.11.5 Viewing and disconnecting user connections.......................................... 34
3.11.5.1 Viewing current user connections............................................................ 34
3.11.5.2 Disconnecting a user...............................................................................34
3.11.6 Resetting the keyboard and mouse values ............................................. 35
3.12 Scanning the switching system ...............................................................37
3.12.1 Adding target devices to the scan list...................................................... 37
3.12.2 Removing a target device from the scan list............................................ 38
3.12.3 Starting the scan mode ........................................................................... 38
3.12.4 Canceling scan mode..............................................................................39
3.13 Running switching system diagnostic tests ............................................. 39
4 Computer terminal operations ............................................................. 41
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4.1 The Console menu..................................................................................41
4.1.1 Configuring network settings...................................................................41
4.1.2 Configuring network speed settings ........................................................ 42
4.1.3 Other Console Main menu options.......................................................... 43
4.1.3.1 Security Configuration .............................................................................43
4.1.3.2 Firmware Management............................................................................ 43
4.1.3.3 Enable Debug Messages ........................................................................ 43
4.1.3.4 Restore Factory Defaults......................................................................... 43
4.1.3.5 Reset the KVM s3-1621 appliance..........................................................43
4.1.3.6 Exit ..........................................................................................................43
5.1 Flash upgrades........................................................................................ 45
5.1.1 Upgrading the firmware using the KVM s3 Client....................................45
5.1.2 Upgrading the firmware using the Console menu ...................................45
5.1.3 Repairing damaged firmware ..................................................................46
5.2 Virtual media ........................................................................................... 46
5.2.1 Virtual media and USB 2.0 constraints.................................................... 46
5.2.2 Booting a computer using virtual memory............................................... 47
5.2.2.1 Determining if your computer can be booted from virtual media............. 47
5.2.2.2 Virtual media restrictions......................................................................... 48
5.3 UTP cabling............................................................................................. 48
5.3.1 UTP copper cabling................................................................................. 48
5.3.2 Wiring standards ..................................................................................... 49
5.3.3 Cabling installation, maintenance, and safety tips...................................49
5.4 Technical specifications ..........................................................................50
5.5 Technical Support ................................................................................... 52
5.5.1 Before you call.........................................................................................52
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1 Product Overview
The KVM s3-1621 appliance integrates digital and analog keyboard, video, and mouse
(KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, access for two or four
simultaneous users, and a user interface. The appliances have USB and PS/2
®
ports on
the rear panel that support all major target device platforms.
1.1 Glossary
The following terms are used throughout this document:
• ACI Port - ACI stands for “analog console interface”. This is a port on some Fujitsu
Technology Solutions KVM switches that acts as an integrated KVM-IA adapter for
tiering purposes.
• ARI Port - ARI stands for “analog rack interface”. The ARI Port is used to connect
computers and KVM switches to KVM series2 and series3 KVM switches via a
KVM-IA adapter.
• KVM s3-1621 appliances - equipment that provides KVM-over-IP connectivity to
attached target devices. The term appliance is used in this manual to refer to a
KVM switch managed by the KVM s3 Client.
• KVM-IA - (Keyboard/Video/Mouse-Interface Adapter) - adapter that, when attached
to the appliance and a target device, provides additional functionality, such as
virtual media sessions
• switching system - a set of appliances and attached target devices and KVM-IAs
• target device - equipment such as a server or router that is attached to
an appliance by a KVM-IA
• local user - person with access to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse directly
connected to the appliance. This user has full access to all target devices.
• remote user - an account in the local appliance user database or on a centralized
Active Directory server. This account is used to provide management access to an
appliance and its attached devices.
• virtual media - a USB media device that can be attached to the KVM s3-1621
appliance and made available to any target device that is connected to a KVM s31621 appliance
1.2 Notational Conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
Bold This indicates emphasis in the text.
Key This indicates keys or key combinations in continuous text.
Italics
This indicates commands, file names, menu names, and
inputs in continuous text.
This indicates additional information and tips.
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1.3 Features and benefits
The KVM s3-1621 appliance is a rack-mountable KVM switch that is configurable for
analog (local) or digital (remote) connectivity. Video resolutions are supported up to
1280 x 1024 for remote users.
The KVM s3-1621 appliance includes two digital port sets for KVM-over-IP access, 1
analog port set for KVM access, 16 analog rack interface (ARI) ports for connecting
KVM-IAs and target devices, and virtual media capability for one local user and up to
two remote users.
Figure 1: KVM s3-1621 appliance
The KVM s3-1621 appliance has user peripheral ports for PS/2
®
and USB keyboards
and mice. Additionally, virtual media, such as generic removable media and CD drives,
can be connected to any one of four USB ports.
The KVM s3-1621 appliance works over standard LAN connections. Users can access
target devices across a 1000BASE-T LAN port that is used to establish an Ethernet
connection, or directly through a local port. The IP-based KVM s3-1621 appliance gives
you target device control from anywhere in the world.
1.3.1 KVM-IA Intelligent Adapters
You can use the following KVM-IAs with the KVM s3-1621 appliance:
• KVM S2-Adapter PS/2-VGA - PS/2 and VGA connectors
• KVM s2-Adapter SUN-VGA - PS/2 and VGA connectors
• KVM s3-Adapter USB2-VGA - USB2 and VGA connectors, required for virtual
media connections
• KVM s2-Adapter 1.1 USB-VGA - USB and VGA connectors
This indicates information, which if not heeded, may
jeopardize your health, the functioning of your system, or
the security of your data.
This indicates a step that you have to perform.
- and • These characters symbolize itemized lists.
Bold monospace font This indicates user inputs in examples.
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Figure 2: Examples of KVM-IAs
These intelligent KVM-IAs with Cat 5 design dramatically reduce cable clutter while
providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of the
KVM-IA simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique target device
identification codes for each attached target device. This integrated intelligence
enhances security and prevents unauthorized access to a target device through cable
manipulation. The KVM-IA is powered directly from the target device and provides Keep
Alive functionality when the KVM s3-1621 appliance is not turned on.
The KVM-IAs enable direct KVM connectivity to target devices that are attached to the
KVM s3-1621 appliance. Each KVM s3-1621 appliance has 16 ARI ports for connecting
KVM-IAs.
The KVM-IAs that work with the appliances support target devices with PS/2 and USB
ports as well as SUN 8-pin ports for keyboard and mouse. When using the OSCAR
interface in conjunction with KVM-IAs, you can easily switch between platforms.
1.3.2 Virtual Media
The KVM s3-1621 appliance supports virtual media when connected to a KVM-IA. You
can use virtual media support to connect USB media devices to a KVM s3-1621
appliance and make those devices available to any connected appliances.
Use virtual media to move data between a target device and USB media devices that
are connected to the KVM s3-1621 appliance. You can install, upgrade, or recover the
operating system; update the BIOS code; or start the target device from a USB drive
through the virtual media capabilities of the KVM s3-1621 appliance.
Virtual media can be connected directly to the KVM s3-1621 appliance using one of four
USB ports on these appliances. In addition, virtual media can be connected to any
remote workstation that is running the KVM s3 Client and is connected to the appliance
using an Ethernet connection. To open a virtual media session with a target device, the
target device must first be connected to the appliance using a KVM s3-Adapter USB2VGA cable. For more information about the on-board web interface, refer to the
Virtual
Media Guide
.
1.3.3 OSCAR graphical user interface
The KVM s3-1621 appliance uses the OSCAR® for Fujitsu Technology Solutions
graphical user interface, which has menus to configure the switching system and to
select computers. You can list target devices by unique name, EID (Electronic ID), or
port number.
PS/2 and VGA connectors KVM s3-Adapter USB2-VGA
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1.3.3.1 Security
Use the OSCAR interface to protect the switching system with a screen saver
password. After a user-defined time, the screen saver mode engages and access is
prohibited until the correct password is entered to reactivate the switching system.
1.3.3.2 Operation modes
The OSCAR user interface provides various operation modes for system administration
of the KVM s3-1621 appliance. Use these modes (Scan, Switch, and Share) to manage
the switching activities. See Chapter 3, “Basic operations”, beginning on page 15 for
more information.
1.3.4 Video
The KVM s3-1621 appliance provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA, and
XGA video. You can achieve resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 depending upon the
length of cable that is separating the KVM s3-1621 appliance and target devices.
1.3.5 Flash upgradability
Upgrade the KVM s3-1621 appliance at any time through the network port to ensure the
KVM s3-1621 appliance is always running the most current available version. See
Appendix 5.1 for detailed information.
1.3.6 Accessing the appliances through a
network connection
Users access the KVM s3-1621 appliance and all attached target devices through the
Ethernet from a client computer. A client computer can be anywhere a valid network
connection exists.
1.3.7 Accessing target devices
When you access the KVM s3 Client, a listing of all target devices you have permission
to view and manage opens. When you select a target device from the list, the video of
the selected target device opens in a Video Viewer window.
1.3.8 On-board web interface
The on-board web interface provides similar management functions as the KVM s3 Client, but
does not require a software server or any installation. The on-board web interface is launched
directly from the appliance, and any servers connected to the KVM s3-1621 appliance are
automatically detected. You can use the on-board web interface to configure KVM s3-1621
appliance from a web browser. Launch the Viewer from the on-board web interface to establish
KVM and virtual media sessions to target devices. For more information about the on-board
web interface, refer to the
Managing KVM Appliances User Guide
.
1.3.9 IPv4 and IPv6 capabilities
The KVM appliance is compatible with systems using either of the currently used
Internet Protocol Versions, IPv4 and IPv6. You can change the network settings and
choose either IPv4 or IPv6 mode via the OSD, serial port or web interface.
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Figure 3 illustrates a typical KVM s3-1621 appliance configuration.
Figure 3: Example KVM s3-1621 appliance configuration
Digital user
Analog user
KVM s3-1621
Ethernet
Digital user
Rack of
target servers
appliance
KVM appliance
model
Number of
ARI ports
Digital
paths
Analog
user
Local virtual
media
sessions
Remote
virtual media
sessions
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2Installation
The KVM s3-1621 appliance requires connectivity to a computer running the KVM s3
Client. Use the KVM s3 Client to view and control target devices (one at a time) attached
to a KVM s3-1621 appliance. The analog port does not require the KVM s3 Client for
operation. The analog port uses OSCAR for the Fujitsu Technology Solutions graphical
user interface. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Basic operations”, beginning on
page 15, or the
KVM s3 Client User Guide
.
The KVM s3-162 appliance transmits KVM information between operators and target
devices attached to another appliance over a network using either an Ethernet or local
connection.
The KVM s3-1621 appliance uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although
10BASE-T Ethernet can be used, using a dedicated, switched 100BASE-T network or a
1000BASE-T network will improve performance.
2.1 Installation overview
2.1.1 Installing a KVM s3-1621 appliance
Unpack the KVM s3-1621 appliance and verify that all components are present and
in good condition. See section
2.2 Required items
on page 9 for additional informa-
tion.
Make all hardware connections between the power source, the KVM s3-1621
appliance, target devices, KVM-IAs, and Ethernet. See section
2.3 Safety
precautions
on page 9 for more information.
Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working. See section
2.6
Verifying Ethernet connections
on page 12 for instructions.
To configure the KVM s3-1621 appliance, complete one of the following steps:
• Use the console menu interface to configure the KVM s3-1621 appliance. See
Chapter 4, “Computer terminal operations”, beginning on page 41 for
instructions.
-or-
• Use the KVM s3 Client to configure the KVM s3-1621 appliance. See the
KVM
s3 Client User Guide
for detailed instructions.
Make the needed mouse setting adjustments. See section
2.8 Adjusting mouse
settings
on page 13 for instructions.
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Figure 4 illustrates one possible configuration for the KVM s3-1621 appliance.
Figure 4: Example KVM s3-1621 appliance configuration
2.1.2 Setting up the network
The KVM s3-1621 appliance and KVM-IAs use IP addresses to uniquely identify the
appliances and the target devices. These appliances support both Dynamic Host
configuration Protocol (DHCP) and static IP addressing. To avoid confusion, have IP
addresses that are reserved for each appliance and remain static while the appliances
are connected to the network. For additional information on setting up the KVM s3-1621
appliance using the KVM s3 Client, and for information on how the KVM s3-1621
appliance uses TCP/IP, see the
KVM s3 Client Installation and User’s Guide
.
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Analog user
KVM s3-1621
Ethernet
Digital user
Rack of
target servers
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2.2 Required items
Before you install a KVM s3-1621 appliance, make sure that you have all the required
items. The following items come with the KVM s3-1621 appliance:
• Power cord (US)
• One serial cable
• Rack-mounting brackets
• KVM s3 Client, Firmware, and Documentation CD
• Quick Installation Guide
In addition to the items that come with the KVM s3-1621 appliance, you must provide
one KVM-IA (virtual media, KVM, or USB) and one Cat 5 patch cable for each attached
target device or KVM s3-1621 appliance. A Phillips and a hex screwdriver is also
needed for rack-mounting the KVM s3-1621 appliance.
2.3 Safety precautions
Observe the following guidelines to safely operate the equipment.
2.3.1 General
• Observe and follow service markings.
• Do not service any KVM s3-1621 appliance except as explained in the KVM s31621 appliance documentation.
• The KVM s3-1621 appliance contains no serviceable components. Do not attempt
to open the KVM s3-1621 appliance as doing so may void customer warranty.
• Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a
lightning bolt might expose you to electrical shock. Components inside these
compartments must be serviced only by a trained service technician.
• If any of the following conditions occur, disconnect the KVM s3-1621 appliance from
the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact the trained service provider:
• The power cable, extension cable, or connector is damaged.
• An object has fallen into the product.
• The KVM s3-1621 appliance has been exposed to water.
• The KVM s3-1621 appliance has been dropped or damaged.
• The KVM s3-1621 appliance does not operate properly when you follow the
operating instructions.
• Keep the KVM s3-1621 appliances away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do
not block cooling vents.
• Do not spill food or liquids on the KVM s3-1621 appliance components, and never
operate the KVM s3-1621 appliance in a wet environment. If the KVM s3-1621
appliance gets wet, see the applicable section in the troubleshooting guide or
contact the trained service provider.
• Use the KVM s3-1621 appliances only with approved equipment.
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• Operate the KVM s3-1621 appliance only from the type of external power source
that is indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of
power source that is required, consult the service provider or local power company.
• Be sure that the monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with
the power that is available in the current location.
• Use only power cables that are provided with the KVM s3-1621 appliance.
• To help prevent electric shock, connect the KVM s3-1621 appliance and peripheral
power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped
with three-prong connectors to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter
connectors or remove the grounding prong from a cable.
• Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere
rating of all products that are connected to the power strip does not exceed 80
percent of the ampere ratings limit for the power strip.
• To help protect the KVM s3-1621 appliance from sudden, transient increases and
decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or
uninterruptible power supply.
• Carefully position KVM s3-1621 appliance cables and power cables. Route cables
so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on any
cables.
• Do not modify power cables or connectors. consult a licensed electrician or the
power company for site modifications. Always follow the local and national wiring
rules.
2.4 Rack mounting a KVM appliance
Before installing the KVM s3-1621 appliance and other components in the rack (if not
already installed), stabilize the rack in a permanent location. Install the equipment
starting at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Avoid uneven loading or
overloading of racks.
2.4.1 General guidelines
• Refer to the rack installation documentation that accompanied the rack for
specific caution statements and procedures.
• Elevated ambient temperature: In a closed rack assembly, the operation
temperature of the rack environment can be greater than room ambient. Use care
not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit.
• Reduced air flow: Carefully install the equipment in a rack so that an adequate
amount of airflow is maintained for safe operation of the equipment.
• Mechanical loading: Avoid a potentially hazardous condition caused by uneven
mechanical loading by carefully mounting the equipment in the rack.
• Circuit overloading: Consider the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent
protection and supply wiring. Observe equipment nameplate ratings for
maximum current.
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• Reliable earthing: Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Pay
particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the
branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
2.4.2 Installing a KVM appliance in the rack
mounting space
Remove the screws on each side of the KVM s3-1621 appliance.
Line up the holes in the long side of each mounting bracket.
With a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the mounting brackets to the KVM s3-1621
appliance, using two 8/32-inch x 1/2-inch pan-head screws on each side.
Attach four cage nuts or clip nuts to the rack mounting flange of the rack so that the
nut is positioned on the inside of the rack.
Mount the KVM s3-1621 appliance assembly to the rack by matching the holes in
the short side of each mounting bracket to a set of matching holes on the rack.
Insert the combination Phillips screws through the slots in the mounting bracket and
the holes in the mounting rail, then into the cage nuts or clip nuts.
Figure 5: KVM s3-1621 appliance horizontal installation
2.5 Connecting the KVM appliance hardware
Turn off the target devices that are part of the switching system. Connect one end of
the power cord to the rear of the KVM s3-1621 appliance, and connect the other
end to an ac power source.
Connect a VGA monitor and either PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse cables into
the labeled KVM s3-1621 appliance ports. You must install both a keyboard and
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mouse on the local ports or the keyboard will not initialize correctly. You cannot
connect a DVI or EGA monitor to the KVM s3-1621 appliance.
Connect one end of a Cat 5 patch cable (4-pair, up to 10 meters) into any ARI port,
and connect the other end into the RJ-45 connector of a KVM-IA.
Connect the KVM-IA into the correct ports on the rear of the target device. Repeat
this procedure for all target devices that are to be connected to the KVM s3-1621
appliance.
Connect a Cat 5 patch cable from the Ethernet network into the LAN port on the
rear panel of the KVM s3-1621 appliance. Network users will access the appliance
through this port.
If you are configuring the KVM s3-1621 appliance using the console menu
interface, connect a computer running terminal emulation software to the IOIOI port
on the rear panel of the appliance, using the supplied straight serial cable. The
terminal should be set to 9600 bits per second (bps), 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and
no flow control. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.
Turn on each target flag and then turn on the KVM s3-1621 appliance. After
approximately one minute, the appliance completes initialization and opens the
OSCAR graphical user interface Free tag on the local port monitor.
Use the KVM s3 Client to configure your KVM s3-1621 appliance. See the
KVM s3
Client Installation and User’s Guide
for detailed instructions.
2.5.1 Connecting a KVM-IA to each target device
Attach the color-coded connectors of the KVM-IA to the keyboard, monitor, and
mouse ports on the first target device that you connect to the KVM s3-1621 appliance.
Attach one end of the Cat 5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the KVM-IA.
Connect the other end of the Cat 5 cable to any ARI port on the rear of the KVM s3-
1621 appliance.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all target devices that you are attaching.
2.5.2 Connecting local peripheral devices
Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to each set of color-coded ports on the
rear of the KVM s3-1621 appliance.
Bundle and label the cables for easy identification.
2.6 Verifying Ethernet connections
The Ethernet connection has two LEDs. The green LED on the right is the Link indicator.
It is lit when a valid connection to the network is established, and it flashes when there is
activity on the port. The amber/green LED on the left indicates that you are
communicating at 100 Mbps (amber) or 1000 Mbps (green) when using the Ethernet
connection.
2.7 Configuring the KVM s3 Client
See the
KVM s3 Client User Guide
included on the CD with the software.
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2.8 Adjusting mouse settings
Before a computer connected to the KVM s3-1621 appliance can be used for
remote user control, you must set the target mouse speed and turn off acceleration.
If you are experiencing slow mouse response during a remote video session,
deactivate mouse acceleration in the operating system of the target device and set
the mouse speed at 50%.
2.9 Attaching prior models to a KVM s3-1621
appliance
You can add earlier appliance models for integration into the existing configuration. In a
tiered system, each ARI port will accommodate one target device. When earlier
appliance models are tiered under the KVM s3-1621 appliance, the KVM s3-1621 or
appliance must be at the top level of the tier. Table 1 lists earlier KVM appliance models
that are compatible with the KVM s3-1621 appliance configuration.
Mount the earlier appliance model into the rack according to the instructions that
are included with that appliance.
Perform one of the following actions:
• Attach the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors of a KVM-IA to the local
port on the tiered appliance and attach one end of a Cat 5 cable to the end of
the KVM s2-Adapter PS/2-VGA KVM-IA.
-or-
• Attach one end of a Cat 5 cable directly to the Analog Console Interface (ACI)
port on the tiered appliance. (If you are unsure if the appliance being tiered has
an ACI port, please consult the Installer/User guide for the tiered appliance.)
Connect the other end of the Cat 5 cable to any available ARI port on the rear of the
KVM s3-1621 appliance.
Turn off and turn on the target devices to the tiered appliances according to the
instructions that are included with that appliance.
Turn off and turn on the tiered appliances to enable its local port to recognize the
KVM-IA.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for all tiered appliances that you want to attach to the switching
system.
The switching system will automatically merge the two appliances. All target devices
that are connected to the tiered appliances are included in the main KVM s3-1621
target device list in the OSCAR interface. However, when an earlier appliance model is
Earlier appliance model Remote users Local Users ARI ports
KVM s2-0801 (analog) 0 1 8
KVM s2-1602 (analog) 0 1 16
Table 1: Earlier KVM appliance models
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connected to a KVM s2-Adapter PS/2-VGA KVM-IA, the list of appliances in the OSCAR
interface will display both the primary KVM s3-1621 appliance port number, followed by
a dash, and the secondary appliance port number. For example, the Port column for a
secondary earlier appliance model might display 01-02, where 01 is the primary port
and 02 is the secondary port.
2.9.1 Attaching an incompatible switch model
It is possible to attach appliances not listed in the previous table. Incompatible
appliances do not support seamless tiering and devices attached to an incompatible
appliance will not be displayed in the OSCAR menu for the KVM s3-1621 appliance.
Only the name assigned to the incompatible appliance will be displayed.
To access an incompatible appliance from the KVM s3-1621:
Activate the OSCAR interface.
Select the incompatible appliance. The OSCAR menu for the incompatible
appliance will display, and all devices that are attached to the appliance will be
shown in the list of devices.
Select your desired device associated with the incompatible appliance.
You are now connected to that device.
To access the KVM s3-1621 from an incompatible device:
Activate the OSCAR interface.
Select the desire device on the OSCAR interface associated with the KVM s3-1621
appliance.
2.10 Setting up a KVM s3-1621 appliance
With the KVM s3-1621 appliance, you can auto detect and configure each port on the
appliance. Chapter 3 provides detailed instructions on naming customization and
OSCAR interface setup and configuration.
This will activate the OSCAR interface for both the KVM s3-1621 appliance and the incompatible
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3 Basic operations
3.1 Controlling the switching system from the
analog port
The KVM s3-1621 appliance includes ports on the rear panel that you can use to
connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the appliances for direct analog access.
The KVM s3-1621 appliance uses the OSCAR interface, which has intuitive menus to
configure the switching system and select target devices. Switches can be identified by
customizable names.
3.2 Starting the OSCAR interface
To view, configure, and control target devices in the switching system from the OSCAR
interface from a KVM connection to the analog port, perform one of the following
actions:
Press Print Screen to start the OSCAR interface.
-or-
Press the Control
, Alt, or Shift key twice within 1 second to start the OSCAR
interface.
You can use any of these key sequences instead of pressing Print Screen
in any
procedure in this document. To specify which key sequences can be used to start the
OSCAR interface, click Setup - Menu.
The following illustration is an example of the Main window of the OSCAR interface.
Figure 6: Example of a Main window
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The Main window lists the target devices in the switching system. You can order the list
by target device names, EID numbers, or port numbers by clicking the Name, EID, or
Port button.
The Port column indicates the ARI port to which each target device is connected. If an
earlier appliance model is connected to a KVM s3-1621 appliance, the ARI port number
is shown first, followed by the number of the appliance port to which the target device is
connected. For example, in Figure 6 on page 15, the target device named Acton is
connected to ARI port 06 and the appliance to port 01.
The status of each target device in the switching system is indicated by one or more
status symbols in the right column of the screen. Table 2 describes the status symbols.
Symbol Description
The KVM-IA is online (green circle).
The KVM-IA is offline or is not operating correctly.
The target device is tiered through an earlier appliance model. The target
device and the earlier appliance model is online and has power.
The target device is tiered through an earlier appliance model. The earlier
appliance model is offline or does not have power.
The KVM-IA is being upgraded (yellow circle). When this symbol is visible,
do not turn off and turn on the appliance or connected target devices and
do not disconnect the KVM-IA. Doing so might damage the KVM-IA
permanently.
The KVM-IA is being accessed by the indicated user channel (green
channel letter).
The KVM-IA is blocked by the indicated user channel (black channel
letter). For instance, in Figure 6 on page 15, user C is viewing Forester,
but is blocking access to Acton, Barrett, and Edie which are connected to
the same KVM-IA.
A virtual media connection is established to the target device connected to
the indicated user channel (blue letter).
Table 2: OSCAR interface status symbols
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3.3 Setting a screen delay
You can specify the length of time that elapses between when Print Screen is pressed
and when the OSCAR interface starts.
Press Print Screen
to start the OSCAR interface.
In the Main window, click Setup - Menu.
In the Screen Delay Time field, type the number of seconds that you want to
elapse between when Print Screen
is pressed and when the OSCAR interface
starts.
3.4 Connecting a user to a target device
Use the Main window of the OSCAR interface to select a target device to which you
want to connect. When you select a target device, the keyboard and mouse are
automatically reconfigured to the correct settings for that target device.
Select a target device by pressing Print Screen
to start the OSCAR interface, and
then use one of the following procedures:
• In the Main window, double-click the target device name, EID number, or port
number.
-or-
• Type the port number, and press Enter
.
-or-
• Type the first few characters of the target device name or EID number, and
press Enter.
3.5 Selecting the previously selected
target device
You can toggle between two selected target devices by pressing Print Screen and
then press Backspace
.
3.6 Disconnecting the user from a target device
Press Print Screen and press Alt+0. A Free status flag in the OSCAR interface
indicates that the user is not connected to a target device.
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3.7 Using the OSCAR interface
Table 3 describes the keys, key combinations, and mouse actions that you can use in
the OSCAR interface. Two or more key names or mouse actions that are separated by
commas indicate a sequence of actions. Two or more key names or mouse actions that
are separated by a plus sign (+) indicate a combination of actions; that is, they are
performed simultaneously.
You can use the main keyboard or the numeric keypad to type numerals, except when
you use the Alt
+0 key combination; you must use the 0 (zero) key on the main keyboard
when you use Alt
+0.
Key, key combination,
or mouse action
Result
Print Screen; Ctrl, Ctrl;
Shift, Shift
; or Alt, Alt
Start the OSCAR interface. To specify which key
sequences can be used to start the OSCAR interface,
click Setup - Menu.
Print Screen, Print Screen
Send the Print Screen keystroke to the currently selected
target device. In other words, a screen capture will be
performed for the target device.
If Print Screen
is not selected as startup key sequence in
Setup - Menu, you only need to press Print Screen
once
to take a screen capture of the target device.
F1
Display help for the current window.
Escape In the OSCAR main window: Close the OSCAR interface
and return to the status flag on the desktop.
In all other windows: Close the current window, without
saving changes, and return to the previous window.
In pop-up windows: Close the pop-up window and return
to the current window.
Alt
+X Close the current window, without saving changes, and
return to the previous window.
Alt
+O Click OK and return to the previous window.
Alt+
port number
Select a target device to be scanned;
port number
is the
port number of the target device.
Enter
Completes a switch in the Main window and exits the
OSCAR interface.
Click on an editable field to select the text for editing and
enable the Left and Right arrow keys to move the cursor.
Press Enter to quit the edit mode.
Table 3: OSCAR interface navigation basics
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3.8 Connecting local virtual media
You can connect virtual media directly to the KVM s3-1621 appliance using the USB
port on the switches.
Press Print Screen to start the OSCAR interface. The Main window opens.
Connect the user to the target device with which you want to establish a virtual
media session. Use the arrow keys to highlight the target device name, and then
press Enter
.
Press Print Screen to start the OSCAR interface again. The Virtual Media window
opens.
Print Screen, Backspace Return to the previously selected target device.
Print Screen, Alt
+0 Disconnect the user from the selected target device. Note
that the zero must be typed on the main keyboard, not the
numeric keypad.
Print Screen, Pause
Start the screen saver immediately and lock the user, if it
is password-protected.
Up Arrow
or Down Arrow Move the cursor from line to line in a list.
Right Arrow
or Left Arrow When editing text in a field: Move within the text in the
field.
All other conditions: Move the cursor from column to
column in a list.
Page Up
or Page Down Page through a list or help window.
Home
or End Move the cursor to the top or bottom of a list.
Delete
Delete the selected characters in a field or the selected
item in the scan list. For more information about scan
lists, see section
3.12 Scanning the switching system
on
page 37.
All USB ports are assigned to a single virtual media session and cannot be
independently mapped.
Key, key combination,
or mouse action
Result
Table 3: OSCAR interface navigation basics (Continued)
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Select one or more of the following check boxes:
• Locked - Select this check box to specify that when the user is disconnected
from a target device, the virtual media is also disconnected.
-or-
• Reserve - Select this check box to specify that the virtual media connection
can be accessed only by your user name and that no other user can connect to
that target device. If both Locked and Reserved are selected, the session will
be reserved.
-or-
• CDROM - Select this check box to establish a virtual media CD connection to a
target device. Clear this check box to end the connection.
• Mass Storage - Select this check box to establish a virtual media mass-
storage connection to a target device. Clear this check box to end the
connection.
-or-
• Write Access - Select this check box to enable the connected target device to
write data to the virtual media during a virtual media session. Read access is
always enabled during virtual media sessions.
Click OK.
3.9 Configuring the appliances and the
OSCAR interface
Start the OSCAR interface and click Setup. Figure 7 shows the Setup window.
Figure 7: Setup window
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Table 4 describes the options in the Setup window.
3.9.1 Assigning target device names
Use the Names window to identify individual target devices by name rather than by port
number. The Names list is always sorted by port order. Names are stored in the KVMIA, so even if you move the cable or target device to another ARI port, the name and
configuration are recognized by the KVM s3-1621 appliance. If a target device is turned
off, you cannot modify the name of the KVM-IA.
Press Print Screen
to start the OSCAR interface. The Main window opens.
Click Setup - Names. The Names window opens.
Option Purpose
Menu Order the list of target devices by target device name, EID number, or
port number. Set a screen delay to specify the length of time that
elapses between when Print Screen is pressed and when the OSCAR
interface starts.
Security Set passwords to restrict access to the target devices. Enable the
screen saver.
Flag Change the display properties including timing, color, and location of the
status flag.
Language Specify the language that the interface is displayed in.
Devices Specify the number of ports that are on the attached tiered appliances.
Names Assign a unique name to each target device.
Keyboard Specify the keyboard country code.
Scan Set up a custom scan pattern for up to 16 target devices.
Preempt Specify preemption settings.
Network Specify the network speed and configuration, IP address, netmask, and
gateway for the switching system.
Table 4: Setup features to manage routine tasks for the target devices
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Figure 8: Names window
If new KVM-IAs are discovered by the KVM s3-1621 appliance, the on-screen list will
automatically be updated. The mouse cursor will change into an hourglass during the
update. No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete.
In the Names window, select a target device name or port number and click Modify.
The Name Modify window opens.
Figure 9: Name Modify window
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Type a name in the New Name field. Names of target devices can be up to 15
characters long. Valid characters are A through Z, a through z, 0 through 9, space,
and hyphen.
Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names window. The selection is not
saved until you click OK in the Names window.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each target device in the switching system.
Click OK in the Names window to save the changes, or click X or press Escape
to
exit without saving changes.
If a KVM-IA has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default name. To list
target devices alphabetically by name, press Alt
+N or click Name in the Main window.
3.9.2 Assigning appliance and device types
The KVM s3-1621 appliance automatically discovers attached tiered appliances, but
you must specify the number of ports on the tiered appliances through the Devices
window. Fujitsu Technology Solutions console switches and other earlier appliance
models are listed in the Type category for the tiered appliances. When you select a
configurable appliance from the list, the Modify button becomes available, so you can
assign it the correct number of ports.
3.9.2.1 Accessing the Devices window
Press Print Screen to start the OSCAR interface. The Main window opens.
Click Setup - Devices. The Devices window opens.
Figure 10: Devices window
When the KVM s3-1621 appliance discovers a tiered appliance, the port numbering
changes to accommodate each target device under that appliance.
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