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4.3 System Requirements
4.3.1 Optional External Console
4.3.3 Remote Computers
4.3.2 Computers
4.2 Features
Console KVM Switch with built-in IP Access in a dual-rail housing with
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top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in 1U of rack space.
Integrated KVM console with 17” LCD monitor, keyboard, and touchpad.
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Dual-Rail – LCD Monitor module can slide independently of the keyboard/
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touchpad module.
A single console controls up to 16 computers – cascade additional units to
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control up to 256 computers.
Remotely access computers via the LAN, WAN, or Internet – control your
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installation when and where you want.
Grayscale option to improve transfer speed in low bandwidth situations.
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User-selectable network transfer rate.
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Optional external console ports located on the rear of the unit – manage
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computers in the LCD KVM switch from an external console (PS/2
keyboard, monitor, and PS/2 mouse).
Optional external PS/2 mouse port on Keyboard panel – provides a
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convenient setup for an external mouse.
Console lock – enables the console modules to remain securely locked
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away in position when not in use.
Internet browser access – Windows Client and Java Client provided, Java
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Client works with most operating systems*.
Graphical OSD and graphical toolbars for convenient, user-friendly
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operation.
Up to 64 user accounts – up to 32 concurrent remote logins.
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Panel Array Mode – view all ports at the same time.
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Message board feature allows logged in users to communicate with each
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other and allows a remote user to take exclusive control of the KVM
functions.
Windows-based Log Server.
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Three user account types: Administrator, User, and Select.
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Advanced security features include password protection and advanced
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encryption technologies: 1024-bit RSA, 256-bit AES, 56-bit DES, and
128-bit SSL.
Supports RADIUS server authentication.
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Flash firmware upgradable over a network connection.
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Ports can be set to Exclusive, Occupy and Share.
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Network Interfaces: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, UDP, RADIUS, DHCP, SSL,
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ARP, DNS, 10Base-T/100Base-TX, Auto Sense, and Ping.
High video resolution: up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz (17” LCD monitor);
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1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz (remote computer).
* Browsers must support 128-bit SSL encryption.
• A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the highest
resolution provided by any computer in the installation.
• PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
For best results, computers that remotely access the KVM switch should
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have at least a Pentium III 1 GHz processor, with their screen resolution
set to 1024 x 768.
Users who want to access the KVM switch with the Windows Client
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must have DirectX 7.0 or higher installed.
If you don’t already have it, DirectX is available for free download from
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Microsoft’s Website: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads.
Users who want to access the KVM switch with the Java Client must
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have Sun’s Java 2 (1.4.2 or higher) runtime environment installed. Java
is available for free download from the Sun Java Website: http://java.
sun.com.
Browsers must support 128-bit SSL encryption.
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For best results, a network transfer speed of at least 128 Kbps is
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recommended.
The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
• A VGA, SVGA or MultiSync video graphics card with an HD15 port.
Note: The integrated LCD monitor’s maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz. Ensure
that none of the computer resolution settings exceed the LCD monitor’s maximum
resolution.
Either:
• PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN).
• USB port.
4. Introduction
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4.3.4 Cables
Custom wired PS/2 and USB KVM cable kits are available via
Tripp Lite for use with the NetDirector Console KVM Switch with
IP Access. You must use these custom wired KVM cable kits when
connecting to a computer/server to ensure the KVM operation.
Item
Length
Part Number
PS/2 KVM Cable Kit
6 ft.
P774-006
PS/2 KVM Cable Kit
10 ft.
P774-010
PS/2 KVM Cable Kit
15 ft.
P774-015
PS/2 KVM Cable Kit
25 ft.
P774-025
USB KVM Cable Kit
6 ft.
P776-006
USB KVM Cable Kit
10 ft.
P776-010
USB KVM Cable Kit
19 ft.
P776-019
