Connect-Tek Over IP
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
A. Introduction
Connect-Tek
’s
CTIP-01
allows network administrators to control and monitor computers or servers from
anywhere around the world over the Internet, as well as BIOS level remote control of a target server or
servers connected to a KVM switch over a TCP/IP network. The network's administrators can control, reset,
and even reboot computers or servers in a server room from a remote location and even watch the entire
boot process remotely. The
CTIP-01
offers unique USB capability and the ability to transfer files to the
computer or server from a remote location. Remote CD-ROM emulation even allows you to install or update
your server’s Operating System via an Internet connection. This powerful server administrator tool is ideal for
where downtime is not acceptable.
The
CTIP-01
is controlled from any web browser, eliminating the need for proprietary client access software,
saving thousands of dollars in per user licensing fees. Security is assured for your sensitive data using
several security mechanisms, including Radius authentication, SSH tunneling, etc. The
CTIP-01
is
compatible with most existing KVM switches and provides full cross-platform and multiple operating system
support.
B. Contents
This package should contain:
CTIP-01
•
1 x
CTIP-01
unit
•
1 x Power Adapter
•
1 x AC Cord for Power Adapter
•
1 x 3-in-1 PS/2 KVM cable
•
1 set of Foot Pads
•
1 x User’s Manual
Required Cables
•
1 x RS-232 cable (9-pin RS-232 (straight pin-out))
•
1 x Ethernet cable (10/100 Mbits/sec Category 5 or better Ethernet cable)
Optional Items
•
CTIP-01
Rack Mounting Bracket,
RACKMT-IP
. A special bracket is available for the
rack-mounting
CTIP-01
. It allows rack mounting in two different orientations ---horizontally and
vertically, refers to
Appendix F
for more details.
•
USB cable ( Five-pin mini-B to standard type-A)
