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Table of Contents

AlterPath KVM Manual

Chapter 2: KVM Installation

Product Installation Checklist

2-1

Port Connections

2-3

Rack Mounting the KVM

2-3

Installing AlterPath KVM

2-4

Booting Messages

2-6

Cascading AlterPath KVM

2-7

Connecting a Secondary KVM
to a Primary KVM

2-8

Mouse Settings

2-8

Windows XP / Windows 2003

Linux with Graphical Desktop

2-9

Safety Considerations When Rack Mounting 2-10
Activity LEDs on the KVM Ports

2-11

LED Functions

2-11

LED Status Definitions

2-12

Chapter 3: KVM OSD Configuration

OSD and Web Configuration

3-1

Configuring the KVM through the OSD

3-2

Basic Navigation Keys

3-2

Default Key Sequences

3-2

KVM User Interface Overview

Saving Your Configuration

General Configuration: Windows Summary

3-8

Authentication Type

3-8

Summary of Contents for AlterPath KVM 16

Page 1: ...dministrators of Cyclades AlterPath KVM Product Version 1 1 0 Document Revision 3 This document contains proprietary information of Cyclades and is not to be disclosed or used except in accordance wit...

Page 2: ...respective holders Cyclades AlterPath KVM AlterPath KVM Terminator and AlterPath KVM RP are registered trademarks of Cyclades Corporation Microsoft Windows 95 98 XP ME NT and 2K are trademarks of Mic...

Page 3: ...1 3 Overview of AlterPath KVM 1 3 KVM Product Features 1 4 Cat 5 Based Cabling 1 4 Server Based Authentication 1 4 Local User Authentication 1 5 User Access Lists Per Port 1 5 Cascading Support with C...

Page 4: ...9 Linux with Graphical Desktop 2 9 Safety Considerations When Rack Mounting 2 10 Activity LEDs on the KVM Ports 2 11 LED Functions 2 11 LED Status Definitions 2 12 Chapter 3 KVM OSD Configuration OSD...

Page 5: ...7 Screen Saver Time 3 18 Cycle Time 3 18 Keyboard Type 3 19 Power Management 3 20 Mouse Keyboard Sync 3 21 Video Configuration 3 21 Switch Next 3 22 Switch Previous 3 22 Port Info 3 23 KVM Ports 3 23...

Page 6: ...ccess List 3 44 Cascade Devices 3 45 Cascade Devices Menu 3 45 Adding a Secondary Device 3 45 Syslog 3 48 Save Load Config 3 49 Saving Your Configuration 3 49 Loading Your Configuration 3 50 Saving yo...

Page 7: ...4 15 Table of Menu and Forms 4 16 Access 4 18 Power Management 4 18 Power Management Outlets Manager 4 19 Power Management View IPDUs Info 4 21 Power Management Users Manager 4 22 Power Management Co...

Page 8: ...7 Microcode Reset 4 78 Active Sessions 4 79 Reboot 4 80 Chapter 5 KVM Operation Basic Navigation Keys 5 1 Default Key Sequences 5 2 Changing the Root Password 5 3 Logging In 5 4 Connecting to a Server...

Page 9: ...tomatic Video Control Adjustment 5 12 Manual Brightness Contrast Control 5 13 Sharing Server Connection 5 13 Synchronizing Your Keyboard and Mouse 5 15 Establishing a Power Control Session 5 16 Loggin...

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Page 11: ...ganized as follows 1 Introduction Defines and explains the overall product features and uses of the KVM 2 KVM Installation Explains the procedure for installing and setting up the KVM 3 KVM OSD Config...

Page 12: ...from parent to child to grandchild and so forth Example Main Menu Configure User Configuration Important words Certain words are italicized for emphasis Naming Conventions Forms The user input screen...

Page 13: ...terPath KVM Select To select is the same as to click your mouse Symbols The manual uses three symbols to indicate the following This icon indicates a reference to another section chapter or docu ment...

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Page 15: ...oken based strong authentication methods such as SecurID are also supported As a backup the KVM provides local authentication should any of the authentication servers fail The AlterPath KVM supports c...

Page 16: ...AlterPath KVM 32 model that comes with 32 KVM ports AlterPath KVM RP allows a remote user to connect to the KVM AlterPath KVM Terminator interfaces the console keyboard video and mouse to the KVM Fig...

Page 17: ...ess server information that is otherwise inaccessible through in band net work interfaces For example BIOS access POST and boot messages are inaccessible through in band network management tools In so...

Page 18: ...KVM supports distances up to 500 feet between the switch and the managed servers which makes even the most remote server in the data center reachable by the AlterPath KVM Server Based Authentication...

Page 19: ...e configuration is broadcasted to all the units in the chain which simplifies the configuration process User authentication and access follows the same approach which means you authenticate only once...

Page 20: ...des event logging capabilities that allows your organization to audit its usage and identify who accessed which KVM ports at what time and date This helps your organization track how server issues are...

Page 21: ...various KVM product components Figure 1 4 AlterPath KVM Setup Ethernet Workstation Syslog Authentication Servers AlterPath KVM RP Windows Server Linux Server Sun Server Unix Server Workstation CAT5 CA...

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Page 23: ...While the quantity of the product components may vary based on your order at a minimum your AlterPath KVM package should contain the following items 1 AlterPath KVM AlterPath KVM Terminators1 1 RJ 45...

Page 24: ...n 2 2 AlterPath KVM Manual The contents of a typical AlterPath KVM package is shown below Power cord and mounting kit not shown The contents of a typical AlterPath KVM RP package is shown below QuickS...

Page 25: ...m the following steps 1 Install the brackets onto the front corners of the box using a screw driver and the screws and bolts provided with the mounting kit 2 Mount the KVM unit in a secure position Re...

Page 26: ...mputer When connecting the terminator for the PC mini DIN you must first connect the mouse then the video then the keyboard before connecting the RJ 45 straight through CAT 5 cable Note the difference...

Page 27: ...nnector of the unit Make sure the power switch is off b Plug the other end of the cable to an AC wall power outlet c Power on your AlterPath KVM by turning its power switch on 5 Optional Power on your...

Page 28: ...2 AlterPath KVM Installation 2 6 AlterPath KVM Manual Booting Messages During the booting process the system will display a succession of messages shown as follows...

Page 29: ...ween a primary port to a secondary USER2 port and another CAT 5 cable between a primary port and a USER1 port through a Terminator A typical cascading configuration is shown below KVM KVM User 2 User...

Page 30: ...nnected to the secondary KVM USER1 port 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each secondary KVM to be connected to the primary KVM In the KVM Expander User 1 is User A User 2 is User B Mouse Settings For op...

Page 31: ...ows 95 98 NT 1 Go to Control Panel Mouse Motion 2 Set the motion speed to the lowest setting 3 Go to Control Panel Display Effects 4 Disable window menu and list animation Linux with Graphical Desktop...

Page 32: ...compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature Reduced air flow Ensure that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical loading Ensure that th...

Page 33: ...les The diagram below shows the position of the LEDs as they appear on the back of the KVM net switch LED Functions The LED numbers in the tables below correspond to the bubbled numbers in the previou...

Page 34: ...een generated 2 SYN Off No input channel signal 2 SYN Green Input channel signal level detected and synchronized 2 SYN Orange Input channel signal level detected but NOT synchronized 3 LK Orange DTR a...

Page 35: ...User Interface Overview Procedure for using each menu selection Saving your configuration Web Management Interface Configuring through the WMI Logging In Running and Saving your Configuration General...

Page 36: ...w without saving any changes made while connected to a port is also called escape sequence Aside from the navigation keys listed above you can use the following default key sequences to perform a spec...

Page 37: ...wice and then B RP Beep On Off switches the beeper on or off when switching between devices local remote Ctrl K and then Next Port command switches from the currently connected port to your next autho...

Page 38: ...e of the user interface A Word About the Window Names Not all names used to refer to windows appear in the actual windows Because some windows do not have distinguishable names the document assigns na...

Page 39: ...es The succeeding procedures in this chapter assume that you are already logged in For security Cyclades recommends that you change your password as soon as convenient Saving Your Configuration You do...

Page 40: ...t configure the necessary port and user access requirements To start configuration select Configure from the Main Menu Menu Selection Select the menu item to Connect View the Server Connection Menu Fr...

Page 41: ...address User Station Configure the work station s idle timeout screen saver time cycle time keyboard type and the various escape sequences for the current workstation KVM Ports Activate ports name se...

Page 42: ...first window in the General Configuration menu 1 From the Authentication Type window select the authentication service 2 Tab to the next button to configure the Syslog Facility The type of dialog wind...

Page 43: ...ugh 7 of the target syslog server 3 Tab to the forward button to configure the Escape Sequence Syslog Facility Values The Syslog Facility values 0 through 7 correspond to the log levels defined in Lin...

Page 44: ...the key sequence for the escape function or to change the default escape sequence Ctrl K 2 Tab to the forward button to configure the Sun Keyboard Sun Keyboard Configure General Authentication Type Sy...

Page 45: ...and more DHCP Configure Network DHCP The DHCP window allows you to enable or disable the DHCP server 1 From the DHCP dialog window select from Disabled Active or Save 2 Tab to the next button and pres...

Page 46: ...k 1 From the Netmask window enter the Netmask address 2 Tab to the next button and press Enter to configure the Gateway Gateway Configure Network DHCP IP Address Netmask Gateway 1 From the Gateway win...

Page 47: ...r 1 From the DNS Server window enter the server address 2 Tab to the next button and press Enter to configure the Domain name Domain Configure Network DHCP IP Address Netmask Gateway DNS Server Domain...

Page 48: ...e Hostname 1 From the Hostname window type in the hostname 2 Tab to the Save button and press Enter to complete Network configuration Date Time Configure Date Time The Date Time window allows you to e...

Page 49: ...The system displays the NTP Server window 2 Tab to the Save button and press Enter to complete the procedure Entering the Date and Time Manually 1 From the NTP window select disabled and press Enter T...

Page 50: ...iguration 3 16 AlterPath KVM Manual The system displays the Time entry window 4 From the resulting window type in the time follow the given format 5 Tab to the Save button and press Enter to complete...

Page 51: ...Quit Power Management Mouse Keyboard Sync Video Configuration Switch Next Switch Previous Lastly it allows you to view the Port Information for a selected port Idle Timeout Configure User Station Idle...

Page 52: ...od of inactivity l 1 From the Screen Saver Time window click on the forward or back button to select the length of time 0 through 60 minutes before the system activates the screen saver after a period...

Page 53: ...nds for cycling between ports 2 Tab to the next button and press Enter to configure the Keyboard Type Keyboard Type Configure User Station Idle Timeout Screen Saver Time Cycle Time Keyboard Type The k...

Page 54: ...or change the default value of the key sequence for the quit command Power Management Configure User Station Idle Timeout Screen Saver Time Cycle Time Keyboard Type Quit Power Management The Power Man...

Page 55: ...Keyboard Sync The Mouse Keyboard Sync defines the key sequence for the mouse and keyboard synchronization command Video Configuration Configure User Station Idle Timeout Screen Saver Time Cycle Time K...

Page 56: ...he switch next command This command allows the user to switch to the next port or server while using the OSD Switch Previous Configure User Station Idle Timeout Screen Saver Time Cycle Time Keyboard T...

Page 57: ...KVM Ports The KVM Ports option allows you to configure the KVM ports as follows Enable or disable a port Name a server Define the power outlets to be used Selecting a KVM Port to Configure Configure...

Page 58: ...you wish to configure 3 Press Enter All subsequent procedures in the KVM Ports section assume that you have already selected a port using the KVM Ports window Activating a Port Configure KVM Ports Ac...

Page 59: ...he Server Name window type in the server name of the currently selected port 2 Tab to the next button to configure the KVM Ports OR To verify the new server name tab to the Save button and press Enter...

Page 60: ...the power management profile You can do this through the web interface using the following procedure 1 Log on to the AlterPath KVM through the web interface as shown in Chapter 5 KVM Operation 2 From...

Page 61: ...t on Slave KVM units is not supported Users and Groups The Users and Groups option of the Configuration Menu allows you to configure the following Add or delete local users Set or reset passwords Add...

Page 62: ...and Groups Local Users Tab to Local Users and press Enter to configure the Local Users Adding a User Configuration Users and Groups Local Users Add User To Add a User follow the steps below 1 With Add...

Page 63: ...he following example 3 Press Enter when done The system displays the Enter the Password window as shown 4 From the resulting window type in the user s password this field is also case sensitive and th...

Page 64: ...k on OK to complete the procedure Changing the User Admin or Root Password Configure Users and Groups Local Users Change Password To change the a user s password follow the steps below 1 From the Loca...

Page 65: ...nge and then press Enter The system displays the Enter the Password window 3 Enter the new password and then press Enter The system displays a password confirmation window 4 Re enter the password to c...

Page 66: ...eps below 1 From the Local Users Menu select Delete User and press Enter The system displays the Select the User window as shown 2 From the resulting window select the user that you wish to delete and...

Page 67: ...to perform the following Add a new group Add a user to a group Delete a user from a group Delete a group Users and Groups Menu Adding a Group Configure User and Groups Local Groups Add Group To add a...

Page 68: ...VM Manual The system displays the Enter the Group Name window as shown 2 From the resulting window type in the group name you wish to add and then press Enter The system displays the following message...

Page 69: ...u select Add User to Group and press Enter The system displays the Add User to Group Select Group window as shown 2 From the resulting window select the group to which you wish to add the user and the...

Page 70: ...up Configure User and Groups Local Groups Delete User from Group To delete a user from a group follow the steps below 1 From the Local Groups Menu select Delete User from Group and press Enter The sys...

Page 71: ...stem displays the Delete User from Group Select Member window as shown 3 From the resulting window select the user that you wish to delete from the group and then press Enter The system displays the f...

Page 72: ...group follow the steps below 1 From the Local Groups Menu select Delete Group and press Enter The system displays the Delete Group Select Group window 2 From the resulting window select from the list...

Page 73: ...defines all KVM users the ports to which they have access the types of permissions that they have Generic User The Generic User which is part of User Access List configuration allows you to configure...

Page 74: ...ps User Access List Add User To add a user to the user access list follow the steps below 1 From the User Access Lists Menu select Add User and press Enter The system displays the Group Configuration...

Page 75: ...shown 3 From the resulting window select the server to which you wish to assign to the user and then press Enter The system displays the Permission for User window as shown 4 From the resulting windo...

Page 76: ...t Edit User Group Editing the Generic User To edit the generic user follow the steps below 1 From the User Access List Select the User window select Generic Users and press Enter The system displays t...

Page 77: ...Select the Server window 3 From the resulting window select from the list the server you wish to assign or re assign to the generic user and then press Enter If you select Reset All the system display...

Page 78: ...ou wish to assign 5 Tab to the Save button and press Enter to complete the procedure Deleting a User from the User Access List Configure Users and Groups User Access List Delete User To delete a user...

Page 79: ...switch to increase the number of supportable ports The secondary device may be another KVM net switch a KVM switch or a KVM expander Cascade Devices Menu Configure Cascade Devices Add Device The Casca...

Page 80: ...resulting window select the device type and press Enter The system displays the Port Selection for B USER 2 window NOTE In the KVM Expander User 1 is port A User 2 is port B 3 From the resulting windo...

Page 81: ...resulting window select the port that connects to USER 1 and then press Enter The system displays the Device Model Selection window 5 From the resulting window select Auto Detect and press Enter Duri...

Page 82: ...the logging system To define the Syslog Facility go to Configuration General To configure the Syslog IP address 1 From the Configuration Menu select Syslog and press Enter The system displays the Sys...

Page 83: ...n allows you to save your configuration to Flash and to upload or download the configuration file to or from the FTP server Saving Your Configuration To save your configuration to Flash follow the ste...

Page 84: ...uration command is the same as the shell command restoreconf The command loads the configuration file from Flash To load the configuration file follow the steps below 1 From the Save Load Config windo...

Page 85: ...ave to FTP To save your configuration file to an FTP server complete the procedure below 1 From the Save Load Config window select Save to FTP and press Enter The system displays the Save to FTP Serve...

Page 86: ...the resulting window type in the FTP server name 5 Tab to the next button and press Enter The system displays the Save to FTP Server Username 6 From the resulting window enter your username to access...

Page 87: ...ading Configuration from an FTP Server Configure Save Load Config Load from FTP To load a configuration file from an FTP server complete the procedure below 1 From the Save Load Config window select L...

Page 88: ...dow 4 From the resulting window enter the FTP servername 5 Tab to the forward button and press Enter The system displays the Load from FTP Server Username 6 From the resulting window enter your FTP us...

Page 89: ...type of retrievable information depends on the current conditions e g connectivity user etc of the KVM unit The information that you can retrieve from the OSD may be classified as follows Board Softwa...

Page 90: ...usage 17 RAMDISK usage 100 4 CPU Clock 48 MHz 5 Time Mon Jul 19 2004 12 35 12 PDT up 10 min 6 User1 connection Int uC V1 0 4 7 User2 connection RP main V1 0 4 RP local V1 0 4 System Info Window Below...

Page 91: ...VM OSD Configuration AlterPath KVM Manual 3 57 Reboot To reboot the KVM net switch select Reboot from the Main Menu The system will display the following message Select Yes to complete the reboot comm...

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Page 93: ...is addressed to the System Administrator who is responsible for configuring and managing the KVM and its users as well as to those users who are granted administrative access to configure the KVM thr...

Page 94: ...or security purposes you must change your admin password as soon as you are logged in To change the admin user password go to Step 2 Access form of the WMI in Admin mode Generic User The generic user...

Page 95: ...he system will follow the user s group permission In short Group permissions supersede Generic User permissions If for example User X in Group A has Read Write access while the Generic User is configu...

Page 96: ...that you are already logged in 1 Connect your internet browser to the KVM web interface by typing in the KVM server s IP address e g http 10 0 0 0 in the browser s address URL field To determine the I...

Page 97: ...appears 3 Click on the appropriate radio button and then click on the Apply button Direct Access to a Port If the Login page is configured to allow Direct Access to a port then a third field port sho...

Page 98: ...s during the process and in some cases populate the fields automatically The Wizard Mode allows you to perform the basic configuration necessary to set up KVM and users in the quickest possible way Wh...

Page 99: ...you must select the Wizard button Expert Mode Designed for advanced configuration clicking the Expert button at the bottom of the menu panel switches the web interface from Wizard to Expert Mode Shown...

Page 100: ...u do not need to save your configuration be sure to select the Apply Changes button to save your configuration to Flash Button Name Use this button to Wizard Expert Switch the KVM Web Configuration Sc...

Page 101: ...1 Network Settings The Network Settings form enables you to configure the KVM for networking To configure the network settings for the KVM follow the following steps 1 From the main menu of the web in...

Page 102: ...Access if not click on the checkbox to deselect DHCP and enter your network settings manually The Network Settings entry fields should appear as shown 3 Type in the network information in the corresp...

Page 103: ...elete users from the User Access List It also allows you to set or change the password for each user 1 From the main menu of the web interface select Step 2 Access The system brings up the Access form...

Page 104: ...roup select the Expert button to switch to the Expert Mode and then select Configuration top menu Users and Groups side menu Field Name Definition User Name Name of the user to be added to the Access...

Page 105: ...min password as soon as you begin configuring the KVM system If you haven t changed your password now is the time to change it using the Change User Password dialog box 1 From the Users List box of th...

Page 106: ...rver 1 From the Facility Number dropdown list select the facility number from which you want to configure your syslog servers 2 From the New Syslog Server field enter the IP address of the syslog serv...

Page 107: ...capabilities of the basic wizard mode A main difference between the two modes is the addition of a top menu bar in the Expert Mode to support a wider array of menu choices The top menu bar is the prim...

Page 108: ...gement Outlets Manager tab 1 View IPDUs Info tab 2 Users Manager tab 3 Configuration tab 4 Software Upgrade tab 5 Configuration KVM General tab 1 User 1 tab 2 User 2 tab 3 IP Users tab 4 Devices Users...

Page 109: ...ition of the field names or terms refer to the Glossary of this manual Management Backup Configuration This is a form by itself Firmware Update This is a form by itself Microcode Update This is a form...

Page 110: ...Power Management View and edit IPDU settings This menu comprises five tabbed forms Outlets Manager View IPDUs Info Users Manager Configuration and Software Upgrade Menu Selection Use this form to Outl...

Page 111: ...utlets Any user who has Administration privileges can turn on turn off cycle i e to automatically switch off and on lock and unlock the outlets 1 From the top menu select Access from the left menu sel...

Page 112: ...lock or unlock an outlet click on the padlock In the sample form below outlet 1 has been locked and outlet 2 has been switched off and locked 3 To save your changes click on the Save Outlets State but...

Page 113: ...maximum current and the maximum temperature To view the IPDU information perform the following steps 1 From the top menu select Access from the left menu panel select Power Management from the form ta...

Page 114: ...n assigned user 1 From the top menu bar select Access from the left menu panel select Power Management from the tabs select Users Manager The system brings up the Users Manager form 2 To edit an assig...

Page 115: ...en to indicate a range of outlets e g 1 3 6 9 12 Selecting Edit will not allow you to edit or delete the user only the outlet assignments for that user 4 Verify your entry by checking the appropriate...

Page 116: ...lt Outlets Manager form select the Configuration tab The system brings up the Configuration form 2 From the Configuration form select the KVM Port you wish to configure and then click on the appropria...

Page 117: ...the top menu select Access from the left menu select Power Management from the tabs select Software Upgrade The system brings up the Software Upgrade form 2 Select the Refresh button to ensure that a...

Page 118: ...e first selection allows you to configure the following KVM settings Form Name Use this form to General Define the Facility Number i e the location of the managed server s IP settings and authenticati...

Page 119: ...Q Quit command closes the session to a port and takes you back to the KVM Main Menu Ctrl K and then P Port command initiates a power control session SCROLL LOCK twice and then L RP Switch to Local com...

Page 120: ...select a new Facility Number and then repeat steps 2 and 3 OR Field Name Definition Facility Number Define the Facility Number i e the location of the managed server s Direct Access Select this check...

Page 121: ...the system to timeout after it remains idle Screen Save Timeout The time in minutes it takes for the screen saver to activate after the system remains idle Keyboard Type From the drop down list selec...

Page 122: ...is used to configure the second user s console and keyboard settings 8 Complete the data entry fields for User 2 and then click on the Apply Changes button to save your configuration For a definition...

Page 123: ...ss follow the procedure below 1 In the TCP Viewer Ports field of the IP Users form type in the available TCP port address of your choice using any of the following methods Use the plus sign to assign...

Page 124: ...so known as cascading or daisy chaining The diagram below illustrates cascading KVM KVM User 2 User 1 User 2 Server Syslog Authentication Servers Ethernet LAN KVM KVM KVM User 1 User 2 KVM KVM KVM KVM...

Page 125: ...or switches can be cascaded for a total of up to 32 units regardless of how many times they are cascaded A 2 user configuration can control up to 512 servers a single user up to 1024 servers i e from...

Page 126: ...for cascading from the primary KVM In a 2 user arrangement in addition to connecting to USER 2 of the cascaded KVM switch use a PS2 Terminator to connect from a port on the primary KVM switch to USER...

Page 127: ...ialog box modify the configuration as necessary see field definition table from the preceding procedure and then select the OK button 4 From the configuration window select Apply Changes to save your...

Page 128: ...nter the Device and Outlet information as necessary and then select the OK button 3 Select the Apply Changes button to save your configuration To Enable or Disable a Port 1 From the Devices configurat...

Page 129: ...ermissions by group Add or delete user groups from the Group Access List To set KVM permissions for a user or a group 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the side menu select KVM Users Group...

Page 130: ...indow Field Name Definition Default Access List Select this check box if you want to include the current user to the default Access List Default Permission The default permission for the current user...

Page 131: ...Verify your deletion by checking the list box 5 Select Apply Changes to save your configuration change To add a user group to the Access list to access KVM ports 1 Go to Configuration KVM Users Groups...

Page 132: ...he configuration window select Apply Changes to save your configuration To change a user s password 1 Go to Configuration KVM Users Groups 2 From the User List box select the user whose password you w...

Page 133: ...our IP security 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the side menu select KVM Security The system displays the Security form 2 Check the appropriate radio buttons The system uses RC4 as the d...

Page 134: ...e Syslog Servers to enable system logging Services Define or activate the method of access i e Telnet SSH SNMP Client or NTP IP Filtering Configure the selective filtering of packets that may potentia...

Page 135: ...for the KVM 1 From the top menu select Network from the side menu select Host Settings The system brings up the Host Settings form 2 By default the DHCP field is check marked If you wish to disable DH...

Page 136: ...verify or identify the particular port connection Ethernet Port Primary IP The 32 bit numeric IP address of the KVM unit on the Internet Network Mask The 32 bit number used to group IP addresses toget...

Page 137: ...You can also use this form to delete syslog servers This form is the same as Step 5 System Log form in Wizard mode 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the left menu select Network Syslog The...

Page 138: ...es form allows you to enable or disable the daemons to use to allow different incoming connections 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the side menu select Network Services The system invoke...

Page 139: ...configuration is structured on two levels The IP Filtering form which contains a list of chains The chains which contain the rules that control filtering Chain The filter table contains a number of bu...

Page 140: ...ration from the left menu select Network IP Filtering The system brings up the IP Filtering configuration form Each line in the list box represents a chain For a definition or explanation of the field...

Page 141: ...n IP Filtering To edit a chain 1 From the IP Filtering form Configuration Network IP Filtering select the Chain you wish to edit from the Chain list box or filter table and then select the Edit button...

Page 142: ...ule s that you would like to edit and then select the Edit Rules button The system brings up the Edit Rules form In the example above each line represents a rule for the INPUT chain that you selected...

Page 143: ...arget Indicates the action to be performed to the IP packet when it matches the rule For example the kernel can ACCEPT DROP RETURN LOG or REJECT the packet by sending a message translating the source...

Page 144: ...ed to all protocols except to the one just defined Input Interface The interface where the IP packet should pass The Input Interface option will appear only for the chains INPUT and FORWARD Inverted S...

Page 145: ...essage e g alert warning info debug etc Log Prefix The prefix that will identify the log TCP Sequence Check box to include TCP sequence in the log TCP Options Check box to include TCP options in the l...

Page 146: ...2 Click on the Edit Rule button The system brings up the Edit Rule for Chain dialog box 3 From the Edit Rule for Chain dialog box click on the Add button The system brings up the Add Rule dialog box 4...

Page 147: ...figured IPsec tunnels between the KVM and a gateway of an office with a fixed IP address in this case every machine on the office network would have a secure connection with the KVM or between the KVM...

Page 148: ...run on routers firewall machines various application servers and end user desktop or laptop machines Authentication Keys To establish a connection the Console Server and the other end must be able to...

Page 149: ...log box If the selected Authentication Method is RSA Public Keys the left dialog box is used If the Authentication Method is Shared Secret the right dialog box is used 3 Edit or complete the appropria...

Page 150: ...ted RSA Key You may use the copy and paste feature of your browser to enter the RAS key Local Left ID The identification name of the local host com monly referred to as the left host IP Address The IP...

Page 151: ...ible agent an SNMP library tools to request or set information from SNMP agents tools to generate and handle SNMP traps a version of the unix netstat command using SNMP and a Tk Perl mib browser SNMP...

Page 152: ...d an SNMP agent using SNMPv1 SNMP2 Configuration select the Add button located at the bottom of this view table Field Name Definition Community The community name acts as a password to authenticate me...

Page 153: ...cated at the bottom of this view table Field Name Definition Community The community name acts as a password to authenticate messages sent between an SNMP cli ent and a router containing an SNMP serve...

Page 154: ...he system invokes the New Modify SNMP Daemon Configuration dia log box 7 Complete the form and when done select the OK button from the dialog box 8 Verify your entry or modification from the respectiv...

Page 155: ...on about your network environment 1 From the top menu select Network from the left menu select Host Table The system invokes the Host Table form 2 To edit host select the host IP address from the Host...

Page 156: ...o manually add routes The Routing Table defines which interface should transmit an IP packet based on destination IP information Static routes are a quick and effective way to route data from one subn...

Page 157: ...the dialog box as follows 4 Select Apply when done Field Name Definition Route Select Default Network or Host Network IP This field appears only if Network is selected The address of the destination...

Page 158: ...device to be connected in this case a modem or a power management to the KVM unit 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the side menu select AUX Port The system brings up the Auxiliary Port f...

Page 159: ...eed Flow Control Gateway or interface address used for the route Data Size The number of data bits Parity None even or odd Stop Bits The number of stop bits Modem Initialization The modem initializati...

Page 160: ...many high accuracy clocks around the world By default NTP is disabled you may enter the time and date manually using the Time Date form Manual Setting To set time and date manually perform the followi...

Page 161: ...NTP server in the NTP Server field 3 Click on the Apply Changes button System Boot Boot configuration defines the settings for loading the operating system The KVM can boot from its internal firmware...

Page 162: ...on IP Address assigned to Ethernet As indicated Watchdog Timer Sets the Watchdog Timer to Active or Inactive Unit boot from Specify whether to boot unit up from Flash or from the Network Boot Type Sel...

Page 163: ...ies System e g Kernel version Date Uptime etc CPU Memory Ram Disk Usage Fan Status RAM Test Select this to test boot from RAM You can Skip this test do a Quick test or a Full test Fast Ethernet Select...

Page 164: ...s of general information available from this window is as follows System Information Kernel Version Linux version 2 4 17_mvl21 linuxplanet root exodus cyclades com gcc version 2 95 3 20010315 release...

Page 165: ...Buffers 3952 kB Cached 16424 kB SwapCached 0 kB Active 8888 kB Inactive 18252 kB HighTotal 0 kB HighFree 0 kB LowTotal 127140 kB LowFree 96328 kB SwapTotal 0 kB SwapFree 0 kB Ram Disk Usage Filesystem...

Page 166: ...g to system and software management such as booting backing up and handling configuration data Menu Selection Use this menu to Backup Configuration Use a FTP server to save or retrieve your configura...

Page 167: ...menu select Backup Configuration The system brings up the Backup Configuration form 2 Complete the fields and then select one of the following buttons Save to FTP server select this if you want to sav...

Page 168: ...m complete the fields as follows 3 Select the Upgrade Now button 4 Select the Apply Changes button at the bottom of the configuration window Field Name Definition Type The method of upload FTP Site Th...

Page 169: ...get locations KVM Terminator KVM Switch internal KVM Main KVM Local KVM Video Compression Module To update a microcode 1 From the top menu select Management from the side menu select Microcode Update...

Page 170: ...Management from the side menu select Microcode Reset The system brings up the Microcode Reset form 2 From the form select the microcode or hardware target 3 From the scrollable port list select the po...

Page 171: ...fic client JCPU relates all processes attached to that port including running background processes PCPU relates the current processing time 1 From the top menu bar select Management from the left menu...

Page 172: ...utton Reboot The Reboot form allows you to reboot the system by clicking the Reboot button go to Management Reboot as shown Idle The time when the session or server became inactive JCPU The duration o...

Page 173: ...tablishing a Power Control Session Logging Events Operating through a Web Browser Upgrading Software Basic Navigation Keys Below is a short list of keyboard controls to help you navigate through the K...

Page 174: ...tiates a power control session Scroll Lock twice and then L RP Switch to Local command switches the AlterPath KVM RP video display to the local computer Scroll Lock twice and then R RP Switch to Remot...

Page 175: ...C terminal to the console port of your AlterPath KVM 2 Configure your COM port as follows Serial Speed 9600 bps Data Length 8 bits Parity None Stop Bits 1 stop bit Flow Control None ANSI emulation 3 O...

Page 176: ...5 4 AlterPath KVM Manual Logging In 1 To log in to the KVM application type in your log in name followed by your password in the respective fields 2 Tab to the OK button and press Enter The system di...

Page 177: ...ll KVM ports by name The menu selections are chronologically arranged from local ports to cascaded ports and devices in ascending order 3 From the Server Connection menu select the server to which you...

Page 178: ...on your search entry the port name list box will automatically scroll to the port that matches your entry The search box works for both User 1 and User 2 connecting to any KVM port in the master or ca...

Page 179: ...orized server to another There are two ways in which you can cycle between servers Cycle by Server automatic Cycle by Key Sequence manual Cycle by Server Cycle by Server or automatic cycling enables y...

Page 180: ...e attached to the port associated with the next logical port a message will appear to indicate that there is no device connected Cycle by Key Sequence Cycle by Key Sequence allows you to view or acces...

Page 181: ...KVM See Chapter 2 KVM Installation for details on how to install the Alter Path KVM RP Operating through the Remote Unit RP You can select the keyboard video and mouse remote console between a local s...

Page 182: ...lect Exit from the KVM Main Menu Press the escape sequence Ctrl K Q Through Idle Timeout Method 1 Exiting through the Main Menu Return to the Main Menu and select Exit Method 2 Exiting by using the es...

Page 183: ...ore the screen saver activates from the OSD Designed to prevent the monitor screen from being burned the screen saver is displayable on the workstation of the local user or remote RP user Operating th...

Page 184: ...rast Control Automatic Video Control Adjustment The Automatic Video Control window is used to compensate for cable length For example if you use a 500 feet cable the setting might be 10 or 20 If a sho...

Page 185: ...is already in use the software autodetects the event and presents a menu to the connecting user Options available under this menu will vary depending on the connecting user access permissions Also a...

Page 186: ...the server port the following additional options are presented in the menu Connect read write connects the user in read write mode and the previous user is notified of the event If the previous user i...

Page 187: ...cess mode or disconnect from the session by issuing an escape sequence command Synchronizing Your Keyboard and Mouse There may be circumstances when your recently connected server do not support full...

Page 188: ...w you to exit from the Power Control Session Logging Events You can audit the use of your KVM unit by checking log files Logging capabilities and message treatment are supported through a daemon calle...

Page 189: ...M on your internet browser as provided by your KVM administrator Once connected login your username and password also as provided by your KVM administrator Upon logging in successfully the system disp...

Page 190: ...Administration privileges can turn on turn off cycle lock and unlock the outlets 1 From the top menu select Access from the left menu select Power Management Form Title Use this form to Outlets Manag...

Page 191: ...ve the yellow bulbs i e the actual color online when the switch is ON and the opened padlock indicate that the outlets are switched on and unlocked 2 To switch on off an outlet click on the light bulb...

Page 192: ...m threshold levels firmware etc by serial port The form stores historical values of the maximum current and the maximum temperature To view IPDU information perform the following steps 1 From the top...

Page 193: ...ation support User Access Lists per port User Access Logging System Event Syslog Server Management Access through On Screen Display OSD Support for port name assignment Simultaneous access on the same...

Page 194: ...bling Support for up to 500 ft distance between Terminator and KVM switch Upgrades Upgrades are available on FTP site at no additional charge Flash upgradeable TFTP support for network boot Part Numbe...

Page 195: ...sole on RJ 45 1 RS 232 Auxiliary Port on RJ 45 16 or 32 RJ 45 KVM Ports CAT5 based 1 VGA HD15 female and 2 MiniDIN6 PS 2 User Interface 1 RJ 45 User Interface CAT5 based Power Internal 100 240VAC 50 6...

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Page 197: ...s recommends that the local password and the remote authentication server password be different Using the same password will not signal a failure of the authentication server and can mislead the admin...

Page 198: ...KVM hostname by typing in the hostname from the console The default KVM should be returned if it is new Time and Timezone sensitive clock skew errors KVM and KDC may need to use NTP service using the...

Page 199: ...dc com OSD Configuration Authentication Type LDAP Authent Down Local Yes No 1st Authent Server 192 168 47 125 LDAP Base dc cyclades dc com LDAP Binddn LDAP Attribute Authent Secret Secure Auth Yes No...

Page 200: ...Configuration Authentication Type LDAP Authent Down Local Yes No 1st Authent Server 192 168 47 125 LDAP Base dc rdcyclades dc com LDAP Binddn joe rdcyclades com LDAP Attribute samaccountname Authent S...

Page 201: ...s easy to implement in both hardware and software compared to other algorithms It is based on DES which is a very trusted cipher DES has been studied thoroughly for over 25 years now and is proven to...

Page 202: ...tract their configurations from a server the DHCP server or servers in particular servers that have no exact informa tion about the individual computers until they request the information The overall...

Page 203: ...number and a host number The first two numbers are used for routing while the host number addresses an individual host within the network or sub network A subnet mask is used to extract net work and...

Page 204: ...aces the node to the LAN Network Mask A number used by software to separate the local subnet address from the rest of a given Internet protocol address Network masks divide IP addresses into two parts...

Page 205: ...s can share SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Specifies the format of mes sages that an SMTP client on one computer can use to send electronic mail to an SMTP server on another computer SNMP Short fo...

Page 206: ...ped by the DDN community that provides remote access authentication and related ser vices such as event logging User passwords are adminis tered in a central database rather than in individual routers...

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