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User Manual
KVM Switch
KVM2132P
KVM2116P
KVM1116P
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Contents
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
KVM2132P / KVM2116P / KVM1116P KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
KVM2132P / KVM2116P KVM Switches only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Taking Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote User Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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KVM Server Modules and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Supported Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Max Server connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Installation ....................................................................... |
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rack Mounting - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Rack Mounting - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Optional KVM to LCD Console Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Single Level Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
KVM1116P Single Level Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
KVM2132P Single Level Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tiering Multiple KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
KVM1116P Two Level Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Two Level Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Three Level Installation and (1 or 2) Bus Configurations . . . . . . . |
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KVM2132P / KVM2116P Two busTiered Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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KVM1116P One Bus Tiered Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cable Length Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Adapter ID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PDU Connection (KVM2132P, KVM2116P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Super Administrator Setup........................................... |
17 |
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . . 17 |
First Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Changing the Super Administrator Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Logging In ...................................................................... |
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Local Console Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Browser Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Windows Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connect using Windows Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Java Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connect using - Java Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The User Interface ......................................................... |
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Web Browser Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Tab Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The AP GUI Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Local Console GUI Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
WinClient Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Java Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Port Access ................................................................... |
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Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
The Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
The Sidebar Tree Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Sidebar Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Port and Outlet Naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
KVM Devices and Ports - Connections Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Device Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Port Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
PDU Devices - Device Monitor Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
The Main Panel - Group View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Outlet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adding a PDU in the KVM GUI main page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Favorites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
User Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Device Level Browser GUI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Port Level Browser GUI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Device Level AP GUI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Port Level AP GUI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Device Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Port Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Port Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Associated Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Adding and Removing Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Adding Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Modifying User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Deleting User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Creating Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Modifying Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Deleting Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Users and Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Assigning Users to a Group From the User's Notebook . . . . . . . . 63
Removing Users From a Group in the User's Notebook . . . . . . . . 64
Assigning Users to a Group From the Group's Notebook . . . . . . 64
Removing Users From a Group From the Group's Notebook . . . . 64
Device Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Assigning Device Permissions From the User's Notebook . . . . . 65
Assigning Device Permissions From the Groups' Notebook . . . . 66
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Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
IPv4 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
IPv6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
OOBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Login Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Account Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Private Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Certificate Signing Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
PDU Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Outlet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Configure Outlet Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Connecting to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Port Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Toolbar icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Recalling the Port Access Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
GUI Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Panel Array Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Multiuser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Users and Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Log.................................................................................. |
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Log Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Log Notification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Maintenance .................................................................. |
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Main Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Adapter Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Firmware Upgrade Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Adapter Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Restore Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Reset on exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
The Download Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
The Log Server Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
LDAP Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Configuring LDAP under Windows 2003 Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
OpenLDAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Serial Adapter Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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Supported PDUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
KVM2132P / KVM2116P only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Virtual Media Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
WinClient ActiveX Viewer / WinClient AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Java Applet Viewer / Java Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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IP Address Determination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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PPP Modem Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Connection Setup Example (Windows XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Fan Location and Speed Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
KVM2132P / KVM2116P only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Fan Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Fan Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Temperature Sensor Location and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
KVM2132P / KVM2116P only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
KVM-SERIAL Server Module Configuration and Operation . . . . .109
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Internal Serial Interface Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Switch Level Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Port Level Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Trusted Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Installing the Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Self-Signed Private Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
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General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
The WinClient ActiveX Viewer and the WinClient AP . . . . . . . . . . 116
The Java Applet and Java Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Sun Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Mac Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Redhat Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Panel-Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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General Information
Overview
KVM2132P / KVM2116P / KVM1116P KVM Switches
Note: Save these instructions. Read and adhere to all the instructions. All servicing must be performed by authorized personnel only.
The KVM switch allows local and remote users to monitor and access multiple servers from a single console. The switch models differ by number of buses and KVM ports.
SKU |
Bus Support |
KVM Ports |
KVM2132P |
1 Local, 2 Remote |
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KVM2116P |
1 Local, 2 Remote |
16 |
KVM1116P |
1 Local shared with 1Remote |
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•Each bus permits a separate user session so that up to three (KVM2132P or KVM2116P) concurrent independent connections to the attached servers can take place.
•The switches use TCP/IP communications protocol. They can be accessed by their IP addresses from anywhere on the LAN, WAN, or Internet. The location of the connecting computer is irrelevent.
•Remote users log in using a browser or stand-alone Windows or Java GUI applications. Java allows the switches to work with JRE (Java Runtime Environment) enabled operating systems, ensuring multi-platform operability.
•The client software allows operators to exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the servers attached to the switches just as if they were working on the equipment directly.
•Up to 32 (KVM2132P) users can share the switch's buses. A Message Board feature allows them to communicate with each other to facilitate port sharing.
•Administrators can perform maintenance tasks from installing and running GUI applications, to BIOS level troubleshooting, routine monitoring, concurrent maintenance, and system administration.
•Local console operation is accomplished by entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard with a full screen GUI display.
•The Auto Scan feature permits automatic switching from port to port at user-specified intervals, while the Panel Array Mode can display the video output of up to 42 servers at the same time.
•CAT 5e cable links the switch to the servers. A 16 or 32 port switch can be installed in a 1U rack, and use the internal network wiring in most modern commercial buildings.
•The switch receives keyboard input directly. There is no software installation.
•Download firmware updates from www.apc.com.
•Adapter ID function stores port information like the adapter ID, OS, keyboard language, adapter name, operation modes and more. When a KVM Adapter Cable is moved from one port to another, the switch recognizes the adapter cable at the new location.
•Upgrade the entire installation from a single remote console located anywhere in the world.
•Virtual Media support.
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KVM2132P / KVM2116P KVM Switches only
•Dual power is available on KVM2132P and KVM2116P. Power cords plugged into separate power sources ensure power to the switch if one power sources fails.
•Variable fan speed: changes according to the switches temperature.
•PDU connection port allows administrators to boot or reboot servers.
•Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs for redundant LAN or two IP operations.
Safety
Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
•Do not use the device near water, Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
•Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
•The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
•To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow local/national wiring codes.
•If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
•To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
•Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.
•Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
•There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
•Use the power cords supplied with this package. If it becomes necessary to replace the cords supplied with this package, be sure to use cords of at least the same standard as the ones provided. Contact your dealer for information about power cords.
•Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
•Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to a public telecommunication network.
•Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
•Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.
•Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
•Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.
•After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.
•Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
•Make sure that all equipment used on the rack, including power strips and other electrical connectors, is properly grounded.
•Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
•Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer
•Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.
•Do not place the device on an unstable surface. If the device falls, serious damage will result.
•Do not block ventilation openings. Overheating of internal components may occur.
•Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
Taking Delivery
Examine the components at the time of delivery to be sure all parts are present and in good working order. Anything missing or damaged must be reported immediately to the shipping firm and to APC.
Inventory
The package consists of:
•KVM Switch
•NEMA 5 - 15 power cord
•C13 - C14 power cord
•Rack Mount Bracket
•Serial Adapter (for modem connection)
•KVM Access Management Software USB key (please retain for future license upgrade)
•Literature Kit: Quick Start Guide, Safety Sheet, China ROHS and CD (containing KVM Access Management software)
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System Requirements
Remote User Computers
Remote user computers (also referred to as client computers) are computers logged into the switch from remote locations over the internet.
These computers must have the following equipment installed:
•At least a PIII 1 GHz processor, with the screen resolution set to 1024 x 768.
•Browsers must support 128 bit SSL encryption.
•A network transfer speed of at least 512kbps.
•For the browser-based WinClient ActiveX Viewer, DirectX 8 must be present, and at least 150MB of memory must be available after installation.
•For the browser-based Java Applet Viewer the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed, and at least 205MB of memory must be available after installation.
•For the Windows Client AP, DirectX 8 must be present, and at least 90MB of memory must be available after installation.
•For the Java Client AP, the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed, and at least 145MB 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 by KVM Adapter Cables.
These servers must have the following equipment installed:
•A VGA, SVGA or multisync port
•For USB KVM Adapter Cable Connections: a Type A USB port and USB host controller
•For PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable Connections: 6-pin Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports
Video
Only the following non-interlaced video signals are supported:
Resolution |
Refresh Rates |
640 x 480 |
60, 70, 72, 75, 85 |
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720 x 400 |
70, 75 |
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800 x 600 |
56, 60, 70, 72, 75, 85 |
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1024 x 768 |
60, 70, 75, 85 |
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1152 x 864 |
60, 70, 75, 85 |
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1152 x 900 |
66, 76 |
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1280 x 1024 |
60, 70, 75, 85, |
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1600 x 1200 |
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KVM Server Modules and cables
Note: KVM server modules are also referred to as adapter cables in some dialog boxes..
•Cat5e (or higher) cable connects the switch to the KVM server modules.
•The following KVM server modules and cables are required for use with the switch.
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Port Type |
KVM-PS2 |
Connect to devices with PS/2 ports |
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KVM-PS2VM |
Connect to devices with PS/2 ports, virtual media support |
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KVM-USB |
Connect to devices with USB ports |
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KVM-USBVM |
Connect to devices with USB ports, virtual media support |
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KVM-USBVMCAC |
Connect to devices with USB ports, virtual media and smart card/CAC |
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KVM-SERIAL |
Connect to serial based devices |
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AP5641 |
(Optional) Connect a rack PDU to the KVM |
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Supported Operating Systems
•Microsoft Windows
•Linux
•UNIX
•Mac
•DOS
Browsers
Supported browsers for remote users:
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6 and higher, |
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Chrome |
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8.0 and higher |
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Firefox |
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3.5 and higher |
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Linux |
3.0 and higher |
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Safari |
Windows |
4.0 and higher |
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3.1 and higher |
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Opera |
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10.0 and higher |
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Mozilla |
Windows |
1.7 and higher |
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Sun |
1.7 and higher |
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Netscape |
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Max Server connections
Parent |
Ports |
Child |
Ports |
Servers in a Single |
Servers in a Two |
Maximum |
KVM Model |
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Tiered KVM |
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Level Tier |
Level Tier |
Levels |
KVM2132P |
32 |
KVM0216A * |
16 |
32 x 16 x 16 = 8192 |
16 x 8 x 16 = 2048 |
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KVM2116P |
16 |
KVM0216A * |
16 |
16 x 16 x 16 = 4096 |
8 x 8 x 16 = 1024 |
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KVM1116P |
16 |
KVM0116A * |
16 |
16 x 16 = 256 |
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KVM1116P |
16 |
KVM0108A * |
8 |
16 x 8 =128 |
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* Not covered in this manual. See the User Manuals for these models for more information.
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Power LED |
Illuminated when the unit is powered up and ready to operate. |
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Port LEDs |
Provides status information about corresponding KVM Ports. |
•GREEN: The computer attached to the port is On Line.
•RED: The computer attached to the port is Selected (has KVM focus).
•GREEN + RED (ORANGE): The computer attached to the port is On Line and Selected.
The LEDs are continuously ON under normal conditions. An LED flashes at half second intervals when its corresponding port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode or Skip Mode.
3 LAN LEDs Primary and Secondary 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN LEDs.
•RED: 10 Mbps
•RED + GREEN (ORANGE): 100 Mbps
•GREEN: 1000 Mbps
Flashes to indicate that the switch is being accessed.
4 Reset Switch Use a small object like a paper clip or ballpoint pen to press the reset switch.
•To perform a system reset, press and release when the unit is running.
•To reset to the factory default settings, press and hold for +3 seconds when the unit is running. Note: This does not clear User Account information. See “Factory Default Settings” on
page 103, for information on clearing user account information.
•To return to factory default firmware settings, rather than any upgraded version press and hold while powering on the unit. This allows recovery from a failed firmware upgrade so the upgrade may be tried again.
Note: This operation is only performed after a firmware upgrade failure that results in the device becoming inoperable.
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Console Port |
A Rack LCD Console may be installed in this port. |
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USB Ports |
• Connect USB storage peripherals (CD/DVD, HD, flash drives, etc.). |
•A USB keyboard and mouse can be used in place of, or in addition to, a keyboard and mouse plugged in on the rear panel.
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Rear
KVM2132P |
KVM2116P
KVM1116P
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Power Socket 1 |
Plug power cable for Power Source 1 in here. |
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Power Socket 2 |
Plug power cable for Power Source 2 in here. |
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LAN Port(s) |
Connect the unit to the network interface (10/100/1000 Mbps) here |
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PDU Port(s) |
Connect to a PDU unit (which allows servers attached to the KVM switch to be booted |
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remotely over the net). |
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Local Console Port(s) |
Local console devices (keyboard, monitor and mouse), plug in here. Any combination |
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of USB and PS/2 keyboards and mice can be used. |
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KVM Ports |
Cat 5e cables plug in to link the unit to the KVM Adapter Cables, which connect to the |
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Modem Port |
Dial in connection if the unit becomes unavailable over the network. |
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Installation
Overview
KVM Adapter Cables connect the switch to the connected devices. A separate KVM Adapter Cable is required for each server or device connection. See the list of KVM Adapter Cables on page 5 or contact APC Customer Support for help.
Note: 1. Refer to the Safety section of this manual before installing the KVM switch.
2. Power to any device that will be connected to the installation must be turned off. Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
Rack Mounting
The switch can be mounted in a 19" (1U) rack. The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack.
Note: Use cage nuts (not provided) for racks that are not pre-threaded.
Rack Mounting - Front
1. Position the switch in the front of the rack. Align the mounting bracket holes with the holes in the rack.
2. Secure the mounting brackets to the rack.
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Rack Mounting - Rear
1.Remove the brackets from the front of the KVM switch.
Remove the plug from the alignment hole.
2.Install the smaller bracket from the front of the unit to the back. Install the rack mounting bracket from the inventory to the rear of the unit.
3.Slide the switch into the rack. Align the mounting bracket holes with the holes in the rack.
4.Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack.
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Optional KVM to LCD Console Mounting
The KVM switch can be mounted to a Rack LCD Console (not included). See the installation sheet for the Rack LCD Console KVM switch bracket kit for more information.
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Single Level Installation
In a single level installation, no additional switches are tiered from the original switch.
1.Plug the keyboard, monitor, and mouse of your Local Console into the Console Ports of the KVM parent switch. Each port is color coded and marked with an appropriate icon.
Note: 1. Any combination of keyboard and mouse connections can be used.
2. USB keyboards and mice can be plugged into the USB ports on the front panel or into the console ports on the back.
2.Use Cat 5e cable to connect a KVM port to a KVM server module appropriate for the server being installed.
3.Plug the connectors on the KVM server module into the appropriate server ports.
4.Plug a cable from the LAN or WAN into the KVM switch's primary network interface socket.
5.(Optional) Plug another cable from the LAN or WAN into the KVM switch's backup (secondary) network interface socket.
6.(Optional) Use Cat 5e cable to connect the switch's Modem port to an SA0142 Serial Adapter. Connect the Adapter's serial connector to the modem's DB-9 port.
7.Plug the supplied power cord(s) into the switch's power socket(s), then into an AC power source.
8.Turn on the servers.
KVM1116P Single Level Installation Diagram
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KVM2132P Single Level Installation Diagram
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Note: KVM2116P Single Level Installation is the same except for the number of KVM ports.
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Tiering Multiple KVM Switches
A tiered installation will greatly expand the number of servers that can be added to the installation. Cascaded tiering adds capacity to a KVM installation, but the parent loses at least one KVM port for each tiered KVM switch. KVM2132P, and KVM2116P support tiering up to 3 levels. When the KVM consoles of the first-level KVM switch invoke the OSD, all computers on the tiered KVM installation are listed in the port directory.
KVM1116P Two Level Installation
Up to 16 additional KVM switches can be tiered from the KVM ports of the original KVM switch. As many as 256 servers can be controlled in a complete two level installation. In a tiered installation, the (KVM1116P) switch is considered the First Level or Parent unit, the tiered switches are considered Second Level or Child units (KVM0116A / KVM0108A) . Turn off power to all the devices, including all pre-existing devices on the installation.
1.Use Cat 5e cable to connect any available KVM Port on the First Level unit (KVM1116P) to a KVM-PS2 Adapter Cable.
2.Plug the adapter cable's KVM connectors to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Console ports of the Second Level switch (KVM0116A / KVM0108A).
3.Connect any available KVM port on the Second Level unit to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse ports of the server.
4.Power on the First Level switch, then power on the Second Level switches .
5.Turn the servers on last.
Two Level Installation Diagram
KVM1116P
KVM0116A *
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Three Level Installation and (1 or 2) Bus Configurations
In tiered installations, the number of bus connections between a parent and child KVM switch determines the number of users that can simultaneously access the KVM ports of a child switch. A bus connection is established by connecting a KVM port on the parent switch to a LAN port on the child switch. The KVM switch (KVM2132P, KVM2116P) supports a maximum of two bus connections for each tiered switch.
In a two-bus tiered configuration, two bus connections between every parent switch and child switch in the installation are created so both KVM consoles on the first-level KVM switch can access the KVM ports of any tiered switches at the same time. Console connectors of the child switches are inoperable.
In a one-bus tiered configuration only a single bus connection is created between a parent switch and a child switch. Only one of the consoles connected to the parent switch has access to a child switch at any time. The second console can still control and access the ports of the parent switch. Only one console of each child switch is available to access the KVM ports on the same level or lower level switch. KVM consoles connected to tiered switches cannot access the ports of a parent switch and can perform only port switching and user profile changes. No other administrative functions can be executed.
KVM2132P / KVM2116P Two busTiered Diagram
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KVM1116P One Bus Tiered Diagram
KVM1116P
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* See the User Manual for KVM0116A and KVM0108A for more information about these KVM switches.
Hardware Setup
Cable Length Considerations
Note: KVM server modules are also referred to as KVM adapter cables.
•Do not exceed 66 feet (20m) between the switch and the local monitor.
•The distance between the First Level (Parent) KVM switch and the Second Level (Child) KVM switch must not exceed 93 feet (30m).
•To support a resolution of 1280x1024, the recommended maximum distance between the KVM switch and the KVM server module is 164 feet (50m).
•The total distance between any KVM switch and any KVM server module in the installation cannot exceed 164 feet (50m).
Hot Plugging
The KVM switch supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added by unplugging and replugging cables from the ports without shutting the unit down.
Note: The Operating System of the server must support hot plugging for this function to work properly.
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The Adapter ID Function
Server module information (the Adapter ID, port name, OS, keyboard language, and access mode) is stored on the server module. The switch's Adapter ID function stores this information along with the server module's configuration information (access rights, etc.), so that when a server is moved with its server module from one port to another, its settings do not have to be reconfigured. The Adapter ID function restores them at the new location. Only the port number changes.
When moving the server and server module cable to another switch, only the information that is stored on the server module is retained. Other settings must be reconfigured, or the Backup/Restore function can be used (see page 93).
Port settings are stored with the server module. If a server is moved to a new port without its original server module, or if a different server is connected to the server module, the port settings for the new server must be manually configured. See “Sidebar Utilities” on page 38 for port configuration details.
Powering Off and Restarting
If the switch is powered off, or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, wait 10 seconds before powering it back on. Servers should not be affected, but if any fail, restart them.
Port ID Numbering
Each server on the installation is assigned a unique Port ID.
1.A server attached to a first level KVM switch has a one segment Port ID that corresponds to the KVM Port number to which it is connected.
2.A server attached to a Second Level KVM switch has a two segment Port ID.
a.The first segment represents the First Level unit’s KVM Port number that connects to the Second Level KVM unit.
b.The second segment represents the Second Level unit’s KVM Port number that connects to the server.
Example: A Port ID of 12 - 3 refers to a server connected to KVM Port 3 of a Second Level unit (child) connected to KVM Port 12 of the First Level unit (parent).
A server attached to a third level KVM switch has a three segment Port ID. Example: 12-03-05.
Port Selection
Port selection is accomplished by means of the GUI. See Port selection details on page 37.
PDU Connection (KVM2132P, KVM2116P)
•Connect the PDU and KVM switch with connection cable AP5641.
•The RJ12 connector plugs into the PDU port labeled “Serial”.
•The RJ45 connector plugs into the KVM port labeled “PDU1” or “PDU2”.
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Super Administrator Setup
Overview
First Time Setup
The Super Administrator sets up the unit for user operation (set the network parameters, change the default Super Administrator login) for the first time from the local console if possible. See “IP Address Determination” on page 105 to set up remotely.
Since this is the first time you are logging in, use the default Username “apc” and Password “apc”. The Local Console Main Page will open following a successful login.
Note: For security purposes, changing to a unique Username and Password is recommended.
Network Setup
1.Click the Device Management tab.
2.Select the Network tab.
3.Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Network, page 68.
Changing the Super Administrator Login
1.At the top of the screen, click the User tab.
The page lists Users and Groups in the Sidebar at the left, and more details in the center panel. The first time the page is accessed, only the Super Administrator appears.
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2.Click on Administrator in the left panel or select Administrator in the central panel. Click Modify at the bottom of the page to open the User Information page.
3.Change the Username and Password.
4.Enter the new password again in the Confirm Password field and click Save.
5.Click OK in the dialog box that says the change completed successfully.
6.Click on another item on the Local Console Main Page, to close the User Information page.
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