ATEN CS1708i, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CS1708i and CS1716i KVM switches are IP-based KVM control units that
allow both local and remote operators to monitor and access multiple
computers from a single console. For example, a single CS1708i or CS1716i
can control up to 8 or 16 computers. By daisy chaining up to 15 additional
CS1708
A
or CS1716
A
switches, as many as 128 or 256 computers can all be
controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console.
Since the CS1708i / CS1716i 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 half-way around the world.
Remote operators can log in from anywhere on the net via their browser. Once
they successfully log in, operators can take control using either the
Windows
Client
or
Java Client
utility. Inclusion of a Java-based client allows the
switches work with Java 2 enabled operating systems. The client software
allows operators to exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the
computers attached to the CS1708i / CS1716i just as if they were present
locally and working on the equipment directly. With the Panel Array feature,
the video output of up to 8 or 16 computers can be displayed at the same time.
In addition to TCP/IP connectivity, the CS1708i / CS1716i provides KVM
ports for a local console – allowing access and control from the data center as
well as over the Net. Local access to any computer on the installation is easily
accomplished either by pressing the front panel port selection switches;
entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard; or by means of a powerful
Local
On the
NET TM