
Installing the SLK
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SecureLinx SLK Remote KVM
Installing the SLK
Installing the SLK consists of the following steps:
1
Install the SLK in a rack to use it in a rack-mount configuration. See
2
Prepare the target servers. See
“Preparing the Target Servers”
below.
3
Connect the local keyboard, monitor, and mouse and cables for the target servers
that are to be remotely controlled. See
“Connecting Devices to the SLK” on page 3-
.
4
Connect the SLK to your network. See
“Connecting to the Network” on page 3-16
5
Optional: connect serial devices to the SLK. See
“Connecting Serial Devices” on
6
Connect the SLK to a power source. See
“Connecting to a Power Source” on
Rack-Mounting the SLK
To rack-mount the SLK, place it in a suitable 19-inch rack (the SLK1 and SLK8 are 1U in
size, while the SLK16 is 2U). The SLK8 and SLK16 come with their own mounting hard-
ware. Mounting hardware for the SLK1 can be ordered from Lantronix.
When rack-mounting the SLK units, place the rack in a dry, well-ventilated location, with
a minimum of dust and vibration. Leave at least 1 inch of clearance on each side of the
unit for air to circulate. (Units run hotter when in a rack than when operating as stand-
alone devices.)
Preparing the Target Servers
For optimum operation and performance, use the following guidelines to configure the
target servers as recommended in the following sections.
Optimizing the System
To optimize the attached servers, use the following guidelines:
❖
Remote access can introduce a measure of latency, and a user is likely to see a
delayed response to mouse or keyboard input. Enabling features that slow the boot
process (such as seek floppy, enhanced startup testing, and enhanced memory
testing) increase the opportunity to send a keybound signal to enter the BIOS mode
of an attached server.
❖
If you are using an optional third-party power control unit, access the system’s Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) and enable
Power on state upon power recovery
.
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