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KVM Terminator Usage and Types

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

KVM Terminator Usage and Types

An AlterPath KVM 4000 Series Terminator converts the server’s keyboard
monitor and mouse signals. A KVM Terminator must be connected to the
monitor keyboard and mouse ports of a server before the server can be
connected to a KVM/net port. The KVM Terminator is connected to the
KVM/net port through a CAT-5 or greater cable with an RJ-45 connector.

Administrators or operators at remote stations who have access through the
KVM/net management software to a KVM port have the same kind of access
as if they were using the actual keyboard, mouse, and monitor of the computer
that is connected to the port.

The Terminator comes in three models shown in the following table:

See “To Connect Computers to KVM Ports” on page 80 for instruction on
using the KVM Terminators.

When a KVM/net is ordered, the customer selects a KVM Terminator for each
type of computer to be connected to the KVM ports.

Activity LEDs on the Terminator

There are two activity LEDs located on the terminator.

1. The “LNK” LED displays a solid amber light when the terminator connects

to the server. A quick blinking “LNK” LED indicates the Terminator
microcode failed to boot.

2. The “PWR” LED displays a blinking green light when the Terminator’s

power is on.

Table 1-22: AlterPath KVM Terminators

Server Type

Connection

KVM Terminator Model

Part
Number

PC

VGA and PS/2 ports

PS/2

APK4615

PC / Sun

VGA and USB ports

USB

APK4635

Sun

VGA and Mini-DIN ports

Mini-DIN

APK4645

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