Pepperl Fuchs KX IV-101 User manual

KVM-over-IP Switch
Raritan Dominion KX IV-101

Brief Instructions

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KVM-over-IP SwitchRaritan Dominion KX IV-101

Contents

1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 4

2 Raritan Dominion KX IV-101 ..................................................................................... 5

2.1 Device Interfaces ........................................................................................... 5

2.2 Application Setup .......................................................................................... 7

3 Preparing VisuNet RMs ............................................................................................. 8

3.1 VisuNet RM Shell Settings ............................................................................ 8

3.2 Disable permanently the warning for the certificate mismatch

((a) - recommended).................................................................................... 12

3.3 Create a self-signed certificate or use a custom certificate on the KVM

adapter (b).................................................................................................... 13

4 Configuring the KVM Switch................................................................................... 16

4.1 Adjust the login password .......................................................................... 16

4.2 Setup Time and Date ................................................................................... 17

4.3 Enable Direct Port Access (DPA) ............................................................... 17

5 Establish the Connection........................................................................................ 19

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Introduction

1 Introduction

In this quick installation guide, the configuration of the VisuNet RM Shell 5.2 (or newer) and the
Raritan Dominion® KX IV-101 KVM-over-IP switch is described.

The Raritan KX IV-101 #70118493 is available as an accessory and must be ordered sepa­rately.

With the VisuNet RM Shell 5.2 (or newer) the embedded software client that allows connection
to Raritan® KVM-over-IP switches got further improved and the setup process of the connec­tion highly simplified.

The KVM-over-IP client allows a point-to-point connection between a VisuNet Remote Monitor
and a host PC to be set up in the safe area.

The local host PC can be shared and remotely operated by a second user on the remote moni­tor in the hazardous location.

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2.1 Device Interfaces

The Raritan Dominion KX IV-101 KVM-over-IP switch has multiple interfaces that are used to
connect a VisuNet Remote Monitor (RM) / Box Thin Client (BTC) to a local Host PC:

Front View

Figure 2.1

(1) Local Port HDMI Out to local monitor

(2) Local Port USB Keyboard/Mouse

(3) Input/Output Ports

(4) Reset

(5) Power Status LED:

• Green ON: Power on

• Green BLINKING: Remote target connection

Rear View

Figure 2.2

(1) Power 5V/4A from power adapter

(2) RJ-45 LAN Network Port with 2 LEDs for network speed and activity:

• Amber OFF/Green OFF: Link Inactive

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• Amber ON/Green OFF: 1000 MBps Link/No Activity

• Amber BLINKING/Green OFF: 1000 MBps Link/Activity(RX, TX)

• Amber OFF/Green ON: 100 MBps Link/No Activity

• Amber OFF/Green BLINKING: 100 MBps Link/Activity (RX, TX)

• Amber ON/Green ON: 10 MBps Link/No Activity

• Amber BLINKING/Green BLINKING: 10 MBps Link/Activity (RX, TX)

(3) Serial Admin Port

(4) USB In from target server

(5) HDMI In from target server

There are multiple setup options for the KVM switch:

Figure 2.3

Connection with Local Monitor (connected to host PC):

Use this setup if you want to operate the host PC locally and via an RM that is connected via
LAN. (recommended setup)

Figure 2.4

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Connection without Local Monitor:

Use this setup if you do not want to locally operate the host PC but only want to operate the
host PC via an RM that is connected via LAN.

2.2 Application Setup

In addition to the local setup of the KVM switch and the host PC, there are also multiple options
for connecting the KVM switch to an RM and integrating the KVM switch into a network:

Figure 2.5 Point to Point connection of an RM and a KVM-over-IP switch

The explanation on how to setup the connection of the RM and the KVM-over IP switch is
described in this brief instruction.

Figure 2.6 RM and KVM-over-IP switch connection via Ethernet switch

If you require further information on how to setup the connection via Ethernet switch, refer to

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