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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The KN9108 / KN9116 is an IP-based KVM control unit that allows both local
and remote operators to monitor and access multiple computers from multiple
consoles. A single KN9108 / KN9116 can control up to 8 / 16 computers.
Since the KN9108 / KN9116 uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol, it
can be accessed from any computer on the Net - whether that computer is
located down the hall, down the street, or halfway around the world.
Access to any computer connected to the installation from the local console is
easily accomplished by means of a powerful mouse driven graphical OSD (On
Screen Display) menu system. A convenient
Auto Scan
feature also permits
automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running
on the installation one by one.
Remote consoles connect to the KN9108 / KN9116 via its IP address. Software
utilities are provided with the KN9108 / KN9116 that make remote access
smooth and efficient. System administrators can handle a multitude of
maintenance tasks with ease - from installing and running GUI applications, to
BIOS level troubleshooting, routine monitoring, concurrent maintenance,
system administration, rebooting and even pre-booting functions - all from the
remote console.
KN9108 / KN9116
Local
Remote
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