Page 2 - Browser Operation; Table of Contents
2 1. FCC Information 4 2. User Notice 4 3. Package Contents 4 4. Introduction 4 4.1 Overview 4 4.2 Features 5 4.3 System Requirements 5 4.3.1 Optional External Console 5 4.3.2 Computers 5 4.3.3 Remote Computers 5 4.3.4 Cables 5 4.3.5 Converters and Adapters 6 4.3.6 Operating Systems 6 4.4 Components...
Page 3 - Warranty Registration
3 10. Java Client 31 10.1 Activating the OSD 31 10.2 Java Client OSD 32 10.3 Java Client Control Panel 32 10.3.1 Message Board Button Bar 34 10.3.2 Lock Key LEDs 34 10.3.3 Resolution 34 10.3.4 Switch Screen Mode 34 10.3.5 About 34 10.3.6 Send Ctrl+Alt+Del 34 10.3.7 Help 35 10.3.8 Exit 35 10.4 Port O...
Page 4 - Remote
4 1. FCC Information 2. User Notice 3. Package Contents This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class...
Page 5 - System Requirements; Item; USB KVM Cable Kit
5 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 • top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in 1U of rack space. Integrated KVM console with 17” LCD monitor, keybo...
Page 6 - Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:; Pull to slide the LCD module out push to slide the
6 4.3.5 Converters and Adapters 4.3.6 Operating Systems Operating System Versions Supported Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher Linux SuSE 8.2 and higher Linux Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher UNIX Free BSD 3.51 and higher Operating System Versions Supported...
Page 7 - cord that comes with the unit plugs in here.; Power Switch: This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit; or Internet plugs in here.
7 4.4 Components (continued) 4. Introduction (continued) 1 LCD Display: To access the LCD monitor, slide the LCD module out and flip up the cover. 2 LCD Controls: These buttons control the position and picture setting of the LCD display. 3 LCD On/Off Button: Push this button to turn the LCD monitor ...
Page 8 - General Safety Instructions; Do not use the device near water.; Rack Mounting; device into or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers.
8 5. Installation 5.1 General Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. • Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If • the device falls, serious damage will resu...
Page 9 - The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access is designed for; Standard Rack Mounting; (Optional) If you choose to install an external console, plug your; port located on the Keyboard Panel of the unit.)
9 The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access is designed for mounting in a 1U rack system. For convenience, a rack mounting kit is included with your console KVM switch for quick installation. The various mounting options are explained in the sections that follow. Standard Rack Mounting The s...
Page 10 - Opening the Console; Rotate the top panel all the way back to expose the LCD screen.; DO NOT lean your body
Release Catch 10 6.1 Opening the Console 6.1.1 Opening Separately 6.1.2 Opening Together 6.1.3 Operating Precautions 6. Basic Operation The console consists of two modules: an LCD display module located under the top cover and a keyboard / touchpad module below the LCD module. The modules can either...
Page 11 - Rotate the LCD module all the way down, then pull the rear catches to; The LCD Buttons; The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display.; Button; The Adjustment Settings; An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the; Setting
11 6.2 Closing the Console 6.3 LCD OSD Configuration 6. Basic Operation (continued) Pull the release catches located on either side of the keyboard toward 1. you to release the keyboard module, then slide the module slightly in. Rotate the LCD module all the way down, then pull the rear catches to 3...
Page 12 - Powering Off and Restarting; Once the NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access has been; Esc
12 6.4.1 Manual Port Switching 7. Administration The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access provides three port selection methods to access the computers on the installation: Manual Pushbuttons, an OSD (On Screen Display) menu system, and Hotkeys. OSD Operation and Hotkey Port Selection are d...
Page 13 - spacebar; . When a port has been selected as a Quick; Choice; All; • To go back to the default view, erase the string and either click the; binoculars to the right of the box, or press [Enter; • To dismiss the List function, click the arrow or press [
13 7.2.1 Quick View Ports 7.2.2 List Function The Main page governs port access. Selecting a port and double-clicking it switches you to the device on that port. • A monitor icon is in front of the port number. The monitor icon is green for ports that have devices connected to them that are powered ...
Page 14 - Click once on the port you want to edit, wait one second and then; Enter; anywhere outside of the input box to complete the operation.
14 7.3 Port Operation 7.2.3 Port Names 7.2 Main Page (continued) To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This field allows the Administrator to create, modify, or delete port names. To configure a port name: 1. Click once on the port you want...
Page 15 - Configuration Page
15 7.4 Configuration Page 7. Administration (continued) The OSD Configuration page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration...
Page 16 - Administration Page; To delete a user profile, select it in the list box, and click; General; Permissions
16 7. Administration (continued) 7.6 Administration Page 7.6.1 User Management When you click the Administration tab, the Administration page comes up. Each of the administrative functions is represented by an icon at the left of the page. Clicking the icon brings up its associated dialog box. When ...
Page 17 - Access Port; In this panel, you specify the MAC address and a port number for the; Field
17 7. Administration (continued) 7.6.2 Service Configuration 7.6.1 User Management (continued) 7.6 Administration Page (continued) Access Port As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Administrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow, and set the firewall accordi...
Page 18 - RADIUS Server Access Rights; For dynamic IP address assignment, select the; DNS Server; Note: Specifying the primary DNS Server address is mandatory. The; Character Meaning
18 7.6.3 Network 7.6.4 RADIUS Settings The Network dialog is used to specify the KVM switch’s network environment. To allow authorization for the NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access through a RADIUS server, do the following: Check 1. Enable Radius. Fill in the IP addresses and Service Port...
Page 19 - Switch with IP Access.; IP and MAC Filtering; IP Filter Enable and/or MAC Filter; New. A dialog box similar to the ones shown appear:; Note: Each IP filter can consist of a single address, or a range of; After you specify the filter addresses, click OK.; Character Meaning; UBUZ
19 7.6.4 Radius (continued) 7.6.5 Security The Security page controls access to the NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access. IP and MAC Filtering • If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP filter and/or MAC filter list boxes. • IP and MAC filters control access to the KVM swi...
Page 20 - Login Failures; Stealth Mode is enabled; Miscellaneous; Attribute Action; Exclusive
20 7.6.6 Customization 7. Administation (continued) 7.6 Administration Page (continued) Login Failures Allowed: • sets the number of consecutive failed login attempts that are permitted from a remote computer. Timeout: • sets the amount of time a remote computer must wait before attempting to login ...
Page 21 - Parameter; Reset On Exit; Reset Values; KVM switch installation.; Firmware; Webpage Layout) to open the; Browse; navigate to the directory that the new firmware file is in; Logout icon to exit and reset the; If your country or region employs Daylight Saving Time (Summer; Synchronize to save your settings.
21 7.7 Upgrading the Firmware 7.6.7 Date/Time 7.6.6 Customization (continued) 7. Administation (continued) 7.6 Administration Page (continued) Parameter Explanation Reset On Exit Select this check box to reset the KVM switch and implement new settings when you log out. Following a reset, wait one to...
Page 23 - Webpage Icons; Customization; General Dialog Box; This field only appears when the System; Webpage Buttons; Icon
23 8.2 Webpage Layout Webpage Icons The purpose of the icons at the top of the Webpage are explained in the table below: Icon Function Click this icon to display the General dialog box. See General Dialog Box, for an explanation of the dialog box fields. Click this icon to synchronize the KVM switch...
Page 24 - Activating the OSD; based Windows Client OSD by doing the following:; Config; Snapshot; navigate to the directory of your choice; OK to close the dialog box.; to go back to the Windows Client OSD
24 9.1 Activating the OSD 9. Windows Client After you have successfully logged in (section 8.1), activate the browser- based Windows Client OSD by doing the following: Click the 1. button at the left of the Webpage. Note: You must have DirectX 7.0 or higher installed on your computer. If not, the Wi...
Page 25 - Windows Client OSD; After you gain control of the KVM switch, the OSD comes up with the; Windows Client Control Panel; Click to exit the remote view.
25 9.2 Windows Client OSD 9. Windows Client (continued) After you gain control of the KVM switch, the OSD comes up with the Main page and Windows Client Control Panel displayed: The remote OSD is the same as the local OSD, except the Log tab is not available. The Log can be accessed remotely via the...
Page 26 - Highlight the Action, and then Click; Set; . Repeat for any other actions for which you wish to re-assign
26 9. Windows Client (continued) Note: To invoke an action, you must press and release the keys one key at a time. Icon Purpose Default Hotkey Exit remote and location Breaks the remote connection to the KVM switch returns you to local operation. F2, F3, F4 Adjust Video Brings up the video adjustmen...
Page 27 - Gamma Adjustment; configuration, there are ten preset and four user-defined levels; Save As; to save up to four user-defined configurations derived; Reset to abandon any changes and return the gamma line to its; Option; Enable Refresh
27 9.3.2 Video Adjustment 9.3 Windows Client Control Panel (continued) 9. Windows Client (continued) You can adjust the placement and the picture quality of the remote screen (as displayed on your local monitor) with the Video Options function. To do so, either click on the Hammer icon on the Contro...
Page 28 - Message Display Panel; Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages -; Compose Panel; Your name appears in blue other users’ names appear in black.; The Button Bar
28 9.3.3 Message Board 9.3 Windows Client Control Panel (continued) 9. Windows Client (continued) The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access supports multiple user logins, which can possibly give rise to access conflicts. To alleviate this problem, a message board feature has been provided, a...
Page 29 - OSD Toolbar Icons; Click to bring up the OSD.; as if you had selected it from the OSD Main screen.
29 9. Windows Client (continued) 9.4 Port Operation 9.4.2 OSD Toolbar Icons 9.4.1 OSD Toolbar Select a port on the OSD Main Screen either by moving the highlight bar to it with the Up and Down Arrow keys and pressing Enter, or by double- clicking it. Once you select a port, its screen displays on yo...
Page 30 - Panel Array Toolbar; Invoking Auto Scan; Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer is; Exiting Auto Scan; Esc or the; Skip Mode
30 9. Windows Client (continued) 9.4.3 Panel Array Mode (continued) 9.4.4 Multiuser Operation Panel Array Toolbar • The Panel Array toolbar, at the lower right of the screen, provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel array as described in the table below: Multiuser Operation The NetDirec...
Page 31 - Keyboard and Mouse Considerations; Hotkey Setup, for details on setting up a substitute key.; Activating the OSD; Logging In, for details) The layout of the remote
31 9.5 Keyboard and Mouse Considerations 9.5.1 Keystrokes 9.5.2 Mouse Synchronization 9. Windows Client (continued) Except for [Alt + Tab] and [Ctrl + Alt + Del], all keyboard input is sent to the remote system. The above two chorded key combinations are retained on the local system to switch among ...
Page 32 - Java Client Control Panel; When you bring up the OSD, the Main screen comes up in the center of; Set Video Parameters; Clicking this button brings up the Video Adjustment dialog box:; Keypad; some common window control combinations.; Mouse Synchronization; There are two methods available to bring the pointers into sync:; Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures
32 10.2 Java Client OSD 10.3 Java Client Control Panel 10. Java Client (continued) When you bring up the OSD, the Main screen comes up in the center of your monitor. The remote OSD is the same as the local OSD, except the Log tab is not available. The Log can be accessed remotely via the remote main...
Page 33 - Set the mouse speed to the middle position disable; Message Board; a screen similar to the one below appears:
33 10. Java Client (continued) 10.3 Java Client Control Panel (continued) Windows 2000: Set the mouse speed to the middle position; set the mouse acceleration to None. (Control Panel Mouse Mouse Properties Motion): Windows XP / Windows Server 2003: Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable...
Page 35 - Clicking the Exit button terminates the Java Client session.; Exit Panel Array mode.; Log File on Remote Main Page
35 10.4 Port Operation 10.3.7 Help 10.3.8 Exit 10.4.1 Panel Array Mode 10.4.2 Keyboard Hotkey Operation 10. Java Client (continued) 10.3 Java Client Control Panel (continued) Clicking this button brings up the online help screen for the Java Client. Clicking the Exit button terminates the Java Clien...
Page 36 - Run; . Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
36 12.1 Installation 12.2 Starting Up 12. Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected units and writes them to a searchable database. Specify the MAC address of the Log Server computer on the 1. Service Configuration pa...
Page 37 - Search; excluding
37 12.3 Menu Bar 12.3.1 Configure 12.3.2 Events 12. Log Server (continued) The Menu bar consists of four items: Configure • Events • Options • Help • Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, you may need to click in the list window to enable it. The Configure menu contains three items: Add, Edi...
Page 38 - Log Server Main Screen; Key in the number of seconds, then click; List Panel; The List panel contains six fields:
38 12.4 Log Server Main Screen 12.3.3 Options 12.3.4 Help 12.4.1 Overview 12.4.2 List Panel 12.4.3 Event Panel The lower panel displays event information for the currently selected KVM switch. Note that if the installation contains more than one KVM switch, the Log Server will still record its event...
Page 39 - • The; Term
39 13.1 Overview 13.2 Windows Client 13.2.1 Installation 13.2.2 Starting Up 13. AP Operation In some cases, the Administrator may not want the NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access to be available via web browser. AP versions of the Windows Client and the Java Client are provided to enable d...
Page 40 - File Menu; New; Tools Menu
40 13.2.3 Connecting 13.2 Windows Client (continued) 13. AP Operation (continued) File Menu The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files. A Work File consists of all the information specified in a Client session. This includes the Server List and Server IP list...
Page 41 - Address Input dialog box.; valid Username and Password, and then click OK.; switch remote main page displays on your monitor.
41 13.3 Java Client 13.2.4 Operation 13.3.1 Installation 13.3.2 Starting Up 13.3.3 Operation 13.2 Windows Client (continued) 13. AP Operation (continued) Once a connection to the KVM switch has been established, the remote system’s video output is captured and displayed on your monitor. At the same ...
Page 42 - OSD Factory Default Settings; The factory default settings are as follows:
42 14.1 Specifications 14.2 OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Port Number + Name Port ID Display Duration 5 Seconds Scan / Skip Mode All Setting Default Scan Duration 10 Seconds Screen Blan...
Page 43 - Upgrading the Firmware, for upgrade details.
43 14. Appendix (continued) 14.3 Troubleshooting 14.3.1 Overview 14.3.2 Administration Problems 14.3.3 General Operation Problems 14.3.4 Java Client Problems Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting; Video Adjustment) to synchronize the local and remote monitors.
44 14.3 Troubleshooting (continued) 14.3.6 Windows Client Problems 14.3.7 Sun Systems Problems 14. Appendix (continued) Symptom Action The Windows Client won't connect to the KVM switch. DirectX 7.0 or higher must be installed on the remote computer. The remote computer’s pointer is out of sync. 1. ...
Page 45 - and safeguard the KVM switch’s LCD monitor:; From a remote computer, log into the KVM switch and access the; OK, and then click Apply. The display mode changes to the one
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