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1. Introduction 

 
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY KVM OVER IP SWITCH. This device allows operators to 
monitor  and  access  their  computers  from  remote  locations.  The

 

KVM  OVER  IP  SWITCH 

connects  to  the  internet,  intranet,  LAN  or  WAN  using  standard  CAT5  or  higher  cable.  The 
modular version is installed into the back of a KVM switch directly. 
The  stand-alone  version  then  uses  a  KVM  cable  to  connect  a  local  KVM  switch  or  server.  It 
supports  PS/2  as  well  as  USB  keyboard/mouse  and  15-way  VGA  type  monitor  connections. 
However please note that when using a USB mouse and keyboard from the local console you 
have to use the USB connection to the server/KVM switch too. And when using PS/2 keyboard 
and mouse also the PS/2 connection to the server/KVM Switch has to be used.   

The KVM OVER IP SWITCH combines convenient digital remote KVM access and control with 
integrated  system  management.  It  captures,  digitizes  and  compresses  the  video  signal  and 
transmits  it  alongside  the  keyboard  and  mouse  signals,  to  and  from  a  remote  computer.  The 
KVM  OVER  IP  SWITCH  provides  a  non-intrusive  solution  for  remote  access  and  control. 
Remote  access  and  control  software  runs  on  its  embedded  processors  only  –  so  there  is  no 
interference with server operation, or impact on network performance. 

The  KVM  OVER  IP  SWITCH  automatically  detects  the  video  mode  of  the  console  and  allows 
manual fine tuning for improved video quality.  

The KVM OVER IP SWITCH also features remote mass storage support – the unit connects via 
a  USB  connection  to  the  server/KVM  switch  and  allows  virtual  storage  devices  located  at  the 
remote users computer to provide data and a virtual drive to the server. 
 

1.1 Features 

 

  Remote  access  of  KVM  switches  or  servers  via  LAN,  WAN,  or  the  internet;  control  your 

installation from almost anywhere in the world 

  KVM  (keyboard,  video,  mouse)  access  over  IP  and  analogue  telephone  line  (requires 

modem) 

  BIOS level access also for remote computers 
  256-bit SSL encryption, SSL Certificate Management 
  No impact on server or network performance 
  Automatically senses video resolution for best possible screen capture 
  High-performance mouse tracking and synchronisation 
  Local mouse suppression  
  Remote mass storage virtual media feature 
  Compatible with Windows, Mac OS 10 and Linux Red Hat/Fedora/Knoppix 

 

1.2 Package Contents 

 

  KVM OVER IP SWITCH (stand-alone or module version) 
  Power Adapter, Multi Country for EURO, UK, US, AUS (stand-alone version only) 
  19” Rack mount kit and set of 4 rubber feet for desktop use (stand-alone version only) 
  RS-232 Serial cable  
  USB 2.0 A to Mini B type Cable 
  3-in-1 KVM Cable, 1m (stand-alone version only) 
  Software CD including tools and this manual

 

  Printed Quick Start Manuals

 

  3 product labels (incl. 1 spare) with S/N & MAC  (module version only) 

 

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Multiple Servers 

2. Hardware Installation 

 

2.1 Operation Overview 

 
The pictures below show the connection options of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH.  
 
The  KVM  OVER  IP  SWITCH  redirects  local  keyboard,  mouse,  and  video  signals  to  a  remote 
administration console. All data is transmitted using the TCP/IP protocol. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Controlling a single computer 

 

The KVM OVER IP SWITCH can be used in a multi administrator and multi-server environment 
as  well.  Attaching  one  or  more  KVM  OVER  IP  SWITCH  units  to  a  KVM  switch  matrix  allows 
multiple server access via a single remote console.  
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
2.2 Connections 

 
2.2.0 KVM over IP Access Module Installation - 

Module version only!

  

 

Before you install the KVM over IP Access module into the KVM switch ensure the KVM Switch 
is switched off and the power supply is unplugged. Proceed to unscrew and remove the small 
metal cover on rear of the KVM switch. Carefully slide the module into the slot and secure in 
place with the screw previously removed.  

Administrator 

(Client) 

IP Network 

IP Access Switch  

Server (Host) 

KVM Switch 

IP Network 

Administrator 

(Client) 

IP  
Access 
Switch  

Controlling multiple computers 
via a KVM Switch

 

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Summary of Contents for 39414

Page 1: ...certificate for the JAVA applet required to run the JAVA based browser tools to access the KVM Switch Since Oracle has issued the Java 7 51 update unsigned applets cannot be used any further VNC suppo...

Page 2: ...9 4 USAGE 10 4 1 Prerequisites 10 4 2 Logging In 11 4 2 1 Login to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH 11 4 3 Navigation 12 4 3 1 Remote Console Main Window 13 4 3 2 Remote Console Control Bar 14 4 3 3 Remote Con...

Page 3: ...ver IP and analogue telephone line requires modem BIOS level access also for remote computers 256 bit SSL encryption SSL Certificate Management No impact on server or network performance Automatically...

Page 4: ...vides one RJ45 port The ports can be used with a 100Mbps 100Base TX connection or a 10Mbps 10Base T connection The KVM OVER IP SWITCH will sense the connection speed and automatically adjust to the ap...

Page 5: ...ne has to be configured with the parameters given in this table When configuring with a serial terminal reset the KVM OVER IP SWITCH and immediately press the ESC key You will see some device informat...

Page 6: ...an be checked using the KVM OVER IP SWITCH web front end 3 4 2 Remote Mouse Settings A common problem with KVM devices is the synchronization between the local and remote mouse cursors The KVM OVER IP...

Page 7: ...embedded operating system offering a variety of standardized interfaces This section will describe these interfaces and the way to use them in a more detailed manner The interfaces are accessed using...

Page 8: ...echnological progress The KVM over IP Module its software and firmware are subject to technological progress and are being continuously upgraded accordingly Therefore minor changes compared to the des...

Page 9: ...English counterpart i e Z Y and Y Z You can circumvent such problems by adjusting the keyboard of your remote system to the same mapping as your local one Also see OSD KVM Settings Keyboard Mouse and...

Page 10: ...1 2 or higher offers the full list Video Settings Opens a panel for changing the KVM OVER IP SWITCH video settings The KVM OVER IP SWITCH features two different dialogs which influence the video sett...

Page 11: ...e Remote Console Norm means a standard connection without encryption SSL indicates a secure connection Furthermore both the incoming In and the outgoing Out network traffic are visible in kb s If comp...

Page 12: ...rd discs CD ROMs and other removable devices like USB sticks can be redirected It is even possible to enable a write support so that for the remote machine it is possible to write data to your local d...

Page 13: ...command dd if dev cdrom of tmp cdrom image dd reads the entire disc from the device dev cdrom and saves the output in the specified output file tmp cdrom image Adjust both parameters exactly to your...

Page 14: ...ur client PC you must create an image of your floppy disk which can be uploaded to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH s built in memory UNIX and UNIX like OS To create an image file make use of dd This is one of...

Page 15: ...em by clicking the Download button Clicking Discard removes the virtual floppy image from the KVM OVER IP SWITCH and from the hosts system 5 2 4 Virtual Drive Options This option allows you to disable...

Page 16: ...on to see the user information New User name The new user name for the selected account Password The password for the login name It must be at least four characters long Confirm password Confirmation...

Page 17: ...identical Java Virtual Machine across different platforms The Remote Console software is optimized for Sun JVM versions and offers wider range of functionality when run with JVM The KVM Java applet is...

Page 18: ...en you will have no remote keyboard access during the boot process of the host If USB and PS 2 are both connected and you selected Auto as host interface then USB will be selected if available otherwi...

Page 19: ...d Please make sure youtr firewall does not block the relevant ports We have tested Tight VNC that works without any problems Most common VNC viewers can be used however some may use special settings I...

Page 20: ...aximum network traffic generated through the KVM OVER IP SWITCH s Ethernet device Value in Kbit s Enable Telnet access Set this option to allow access to ARA express using the Telnet Gateway see the S...

Page 21: ...ing again to the Dynamic DNS server by the KVM OVER IP SWITCH 38 5 5 3 Security Force HTTPS If this option is enabled access to the web front end is only possible using an HTTPS connection The KVM OVE...

Page 22: ...ation that will be applied to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH by its user The certificate s underlying secret key is also used for securing the SSL handshake Hence this is a security risk but far better than n...

Page 23: ...you have to repeat the three steps as described previously 42 Confirm Challenge Password Confirmation of the Challenge Password Email The email address of a contact person that is responsible for the...

Page 24: ...console computer The default value will work in most cases Modem client IP address This IP address will be assigned to your console computer during the PPP handshake Since it is a point to point IP c...

Page 25: ...Settings These mails contain the same description strings as the internal log file and the mail subject is filled with the event group of the occurred log event In order to use this log destination y...

Page 26: ...support information This is an XML file with certain customized support information like the serial number etc You can send this information if you contact LINDY technical support It may help us solve...

Page 27: ...valid firmware file and whether there were any transmission errors In case of any error the Upload Firmware function will be aborted Update January 2014 Due to the large size of these upgrade files th...

Page 28: ...er name is super and the password is pass Furthermore your browser must be configured to accept cookies Q 004 The Remote Console window can t connect to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH A 004 Possibly a firewal...

Page 29: ...eds to be disabled 54 7 Key Codes This table shows the key codes used to define keystrokes or hotkeys for several functions Please note that these key codes do not necessarily represent key characters...

Page 30: ...telephone line modem needed Firmware Upgrade Port 1 x Serial DB9 Pin Max Video Resolution Local 1600 x 1200 Remote 1280 x 1024 OS Compatibility MS Windows family Unix Sum Solaris Linux Mac OSX Browse...

Page 31: ...over TCP Samba Service source port 162 SNMP over TCP SNMP trap reception port 1024 SNMP over TCP SNMP source port 443 RFB over TCP Remote Keyboard and Mouse data 58 Remark for older versions purchase...

Page 32: ...tatement Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic distur...

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