User access, Alterpath kvm rp – Cyclades User's Guide User Manual

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AlterPath KVM RP

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

Figure 1-16: Microcode Upgrade Form on KVM/net Web Manager

See “Microcode Upgrade” on page 290 for instructions on updating the
microcode on a KVM Expander.

User Access

The primary KVM switch takes care to prevent the same server port from
being accessed by both user ports. If this happens, the last user to access the
server port will have read-only access.

AlterPath KVM RP

While using the AlterPath KVM RP, an administrator has full access to the
OSD menus, so all local administration tasks can be performed in an office or
at any other location up to 500 feet away from the KVM/net. In addition, you
do not need a dedicated monitor, keyboard, and mouse to use the RP; the RP
box allows you to use the monitor, keyboard, and mouse of your regular work
station and use keyboard shortcuts to toggle between the view at your local
work station and the view of the KVM/net. The RP also offers keyboard
shortcuts to manage the extended local access to the KVM/net. The following
diagram displays the connections between the RP, the KVM/net, and the local

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