LevelOne ViewCon KVM-0850 - Manual (Page 2)

KVM-0850/1650 IP KVM switch
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. The Quick Installation Guide .............................................................................................. 4
2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 When the server is up and running ............................................................................................. 6
2.2 When the sever is dead ............................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Package contents ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.5 Technical specifications.............................................................................................................. 9
2.6 System requirement .................................................................................................................. 10
2.7 Cable diagrams ......................................................................................................................... 10
2.8 Product Details ......................................................................................................................... 11
3. Hardware installation .......................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Operation Overview ................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Connecting KVM-0850/1650 to the host system ..................................................................... 12
4. Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Initial Configuration ................................................................................................................. 15
4.1.1 Initial configuration via DHCP server.................................................................................. 15
4.1.2 Initial configuration via serial console ................................................................................. 17
4.1.3 Keyboard, Mouse and Video configuration ......................................................................... 17
5. Usage .......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................. 21
5.2 Using PS/2 KVM over IP switch as a KVM switch................................................................. 22
5.2.1 Daisy Chain Connection Diagram........................................................................................ 24
5.2.2 Hot Plug................................................................................................................................ 25
5.2.3 On Screen Display Operation............................................................................................... 26
5.3 Login into the KVM-0850/1650 and logout............................................................................. 28
5.3.1 Login into the KVM-0850/1650........................................................................................... 28
5.3.2 Logout from the KVM-0850/1650 ....................................................................................... 30
5.4 The Remote Console ................................................................................................................ 30
5.5 Main Window........................................................................................................................... 31
6. Menu Options ......................................................................................................................... 40
6.1 Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 40
6.1.1 KVM Console....................................................................................................................... 40
6.1.2 Telnet Console .................................................................................................................... 41
6.2 Virtual Media ........................................................................................................................ 42
6.2.1 Floppy Disk ......................................................................................................................... 42
6.2.2 CD ROM ............................................................................................................................. 43
6.2.3 Drive redirection ................................................................................................................ 48
6.2.4 Options ................................................................................................................................ 52
6.3 User Management .................................................................................................................. 52
6.3.1 Change Password ................................................................................................................. 52
6.3.2 Users And Groups ................................................................................................................ 53
6.4 KVM Settings ......................................................................................................................... 54
6.4.1 User Console ........................................................................................................................ 54
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