TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. The quick installation guide..............................................................................................5
1.1 Installation...............................................................................................................5
1.2 Initial IP configuration .............................................................................................6
2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................10
2.1 Feature overview ..................................................................................................10
2.2 Technical specifications ........................................................................................ 11
2.3 System requirement..............................................................................................12
2.4 When the server is up and running .......................................................................12
2.5 When the server is dead.......................................................................................12
3. Hardware installation .....................................................................................................13
4. Configuration .................................................................................................................14
4.1 Initial Configuration ...............................................................................................14
4.1.1 Initial configuration via serial console .........................................................16
4.2 Keyboard, Mouse and Video configuration ...........................................................17
4.2.1 GFC IPM switch keyboard settings ...........................................................17
4.2.2 Remote Mouse Settings .............................................................................17
4.2.3 Automatic mouse speed and mouse synchronization.................................18
4.2.4 Host system mouse settings.......................................................................18
4.2.5 Single and Double Mouse Mode.................................................................19
4.2.6 Recommended Mouse Settings..................................................................19
4.2.7 Video Modes...............................................................................................19
5. Usage ............................................................................................................................20
5.1 Prerequisites.........................................................................................................20
5.2 Login into the GFC IPM switch and logout ............................................................21
5.2.1 Login into the GFC IPM switch...................................................................21
5.2.2 Logout from the GFC IPM switch ...............................................................23
5.3 The Remote Console ............................................................................................23
5.4 Main Window ........................................................................................................24
5.4.1 Remote Console Control Bar......................................................................24
5.4.2 Remote Console Status Line ......................................................................32
6. Menu Options ................................................................................................................34
6.1 Remote Control.....................................................................................................34
6.1.1 KVM Console..............................................................................................34
6.1.2 Telnet Console ............................................................................................35
6.2 Romote Power Control .........................................................................................36
6.3 Virtual Media.........................................................................................................36
6.3.1 Floppy Disk.................................................................................................36
6.3.2 CD–ROM Image .........................................................................................37
6.3.3 Drive redirection .........................................................................................42
6.3.3.1 Driver Installation..............................................................................43
CyberResearch
®
KVM Accessories
GFC IPM
CyberResearch, Inc
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3
25 Business Park Drive
P: (203) 643-5000; F: (203) 643-5001
Branford, CT USA
www.cyberresearch.com