Guidelines for using the kvm/net, Connectors on the kvm/net, Types of ports – Cyclades User's Guide User Manual

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Guidelines for Using the KVM/net

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AlterPath KVM/net Installation, Administration, and User’s Guide

Guidelines for Using the KVM/net

Configuration of user accounts and access to the ports and all other
management of the connected devices is done through the Web Manager.

Troubleshooting in the event of network failure can be done using one of the
two direct-connect methods, or by using the Web Manager through a dial-up
connection to an external modem connected to the AUX port.

See “Accessing Connected Devices” on page 307 for instructions on how
users without KVM/net administration privileges can access computers and
AlterPath PMs that are connected to the KVM/net.

Connectors on the KVM/net

The following sections describe the connectors on the back and front of the
KVM/net, including ports, card slots, and plugs.

Types of Ports

The KVM/nets ports include KVM ports, which support server connections,
an AUX ports, and management ports including the User 1, User 2, Console,
and Ethernet ports, as described in the following table.

Table 1-1: Port Types

Port
Type

Connection Information

Where Documented

KVM

Connect an RJ-45 CAT5 cable to a
Terminator, which is connected to a
server.

“KVM Ports” on page 7
“To Connect Computers to KVM

Ports” on page 80

AUX

Connect an RJ-45 cable to an:

• AlterPath PM intelligent power

distribution unit (IPDU)

or

• external modem.

“AUX Ports” on page 10
“To Connect an AlterPath PM to

the AUX Port” on page 117

“To Connect an External Modem

to the AUX Port” on page 116

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