Altusen KN2132 User manual

KVM Over the NET™

KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132

User Manual

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FCC Information

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

A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when

the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user

will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual

are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The

manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or

implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any

warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of

the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.

Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and

not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all

necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages

resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV

interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the

responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation

of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior

to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS

CORRECT BEFORE USE.

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Package Contents

The KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 package consists of:

1 KN4116, KN2132, or KN4132 KVM Over the Net™ KVM Switch

2 SA0142 Serial Adapters (RJ45-F to DB9-M; DTE to DCE)

1 Grounding Wire

1Power Cord

1 Rack Mount Kit

1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.)

1 User Manual*

1 Quick Start Guide

Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order.

If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation

procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other

devices on the KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 installation.

* Features may have been added since this manual was printed. Please visit our

website to download the most up to date version of the manual.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0296-AX1G

F/W Version: 1.0.067

Manual Date: 2008-10-28

other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

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Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

Chapter 1.

Introduction

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Remote Console Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

KVM Adapter Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter 2.

Hardware Setup

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rack Mounting - Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rack Mounting - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Single Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Adapter Module Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Two Stage Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Two Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Chapter 3.

Super Administrator Setup

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

First Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Changing the Super Administrator Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Moving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Chapter 4.

Logging In

Local Console Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Browser Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Windows Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

The Connection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

The Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hotkey Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Java Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter 5.

The OSD Main Page

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

The Main OSD Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

OSD Icon Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

The Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Hotkey Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Video Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Gamma Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

The Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

The Button Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Message Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Compose Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

User List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

The On-Screen Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Automatic Mouse Synchronization (DynaSync) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Manual Mouse Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

OSD Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 6.

Port Access

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

The Port Selection Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

The Port Selection List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Port Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Port Naming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Port Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

The Information and Configuration Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Adding a Favorite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Modifying a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

User Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

The Main Panel – Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

The Main Panel – Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

The Status Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

The Properties Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Chapter 7.

User Management

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

The Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Adding Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Modifying User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Deleting User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Creating Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Modifying Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Deleting Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Users and Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Assigning Users to a Group From the User’s Notebook . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing Users From a Group From the User’s Notebook . . . . . . . .89

Assigning Users to a Group From the Group’s Notebook. . . . . . . . . .90

Removing Users From a Group From the Group’s Notebook. . . . . . .91

Device Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Assigning Device Permissions From the User’s Notebook . . . . . . . . .92

Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Assigning Device Permissions From the Groups’ Notebook. . . . . . . .94

Chapter 8.

Device Management

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

The Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

IP Installer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

NIC Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Redundant NIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Network Transfer Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

IP and MAC Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Adding Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Modifying Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Deleting Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Login String. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Customization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Login Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Working Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Adapter Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Access Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Log Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

RADIUS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

LDAP / LDAPS Authentication and Authorization Settings. . . . . . . .109

CC Management Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Date/Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Time Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Mouse Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Keyboard Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Network Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

OOBC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Chapter 9.

Maintenance

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

The Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Firmware File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

The Main Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Upgrading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Independent Adapter Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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Chapter 10.

Download

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Chapter 11.

Port Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

The OSD Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

The Toolbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Setting the Scan Interval:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Pausing Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Exiting Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Recalling the OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

OSD Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Panel Array Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Multiuser Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Chapter 12.

The Log Server

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Search: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Maintenance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

The Log Server Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

The List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

The Event Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Chapter 13.

LDAP Server Configuration

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Install the Windows 2003 Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Install the Active Directory Schema Snap-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Create a Start Menu Shortcut Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Creating a New Attribute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Extending the Object Class With the New Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Editing Active Directory Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

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Appendix

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

IP Address Determination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

The Local Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

IP Installer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

PPP Modem Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Basic Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Connection Setup Example (Windows XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

KA7140 Configuration and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

General Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

The Windows Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Mac Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

The Java Applet and Java Client AP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Sun Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Windows:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Sun / Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Additional Video Resolution Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Clear Login Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Trusted Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Installing the Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Certificate Trusted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Serial Adapter Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Supported KVM Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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About This Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KN2132 /

KN4116 / KN4132 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration

and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided

below.

Overview

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KN2132 / KN4116 /

KN4132 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front

and back panel components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting

up your installation, and explains some basic operation procedures.

Chapter 3, Super Administrator Setup, explains the procedures that the

super administrator employs to set up the KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132’s

network environment, and change the default username and password.

Chapter 4, Logging In, describes how to log in to the KN2132 / KN4116 /

KN4132 with each of the available access methods: from a local console; an

internet browser; a stand-alone Windows application (AP) program; and a

stand-alone Java application (AP) program.

Chapter 5, The OSD Main Page, explains the OSD layout as well as how

to configure and operate the OSD Control Panel.

Chapter 6, Port Access, describes the Port Access page and how to

configure the options it provides regarding port manipulation.

Chapter 7, User Management, shows super administrators and

administrators how to create, modify, and delete users and groups, and assign

attributes to them.

Chapter 8, Device Management, shows super administrators how to

configure and control overall KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 operations.

Chapter 9, Maintenance, explains how to upgrade the KN2132 / KN4116

/ KN4132’s firmware, as well as the firmware of the KVM Adapter Cables

used to connect its ports to the installed devices.

Chapter 10, Download, describes how to download stand-alone AP

versions of the Windows Client, the Java Client, the Log Server, and Power

Over the Net (PON) programs.

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Chapter 11, Port Operation, provides detailed information on accessing

and operating the devices connected to the KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132’s

ports.

Chapter 12, The Log Server, explains how to install and configure the

Log Server.

Chapter 13, LDAP Server Configuration, explains how to configure the

KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 for LDAP / LDAPS authentication and

authorization with Active Directory or OpenLDAP.

An Appendix, at the end of the manual provides technical and

troubleshooting information.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Product Information

For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you

connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN

Authorized Reseller. Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and

telephone numbers:

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means

to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear

together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:

[Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential

steps.

→ Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for

example), that comes next. For example, Start

→ Run means

to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

International http://www.aten.com

North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com

ATEN NJ http://www.aten.com

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 are IP-based KVM control units that allow

both local and remote operators to monitor and access multiple computers from

a single console. For example, a single KN4132 can control up to 32

computers. By cascading up to 32 compatible 16 port switches, as many as 512

computers can be controlled on a complete two stage installation.

The switches are differentiated according to the number of buses they support

and the number of KVM ports they provide – as shown in the table below:

:

Each bus permits a separate user session so that up to three (KN2132) or five

(KN4116/KN4132) concurrent independent connections to the local servers

can take place. Up to 32 users can share the remote buses. A Message Board

feature allows them to communicate with each other to facilitate port sharing.

Model Bus Support KVM Ports

KN2132 1 Local; 2 Remote 32

KN4116 1 Local; 4 Remote 16

KN4132 1 Local; 4 Remote 32

Local

Remote

KN4132

1 - 16

17 - 32

TCP/IP

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Since the KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 uses TCP/IP for its communications

protocol, it can be accessed via its IP address from anywhere on the LAN,

WAN, or Internet – whether that computer is located down the hall, down the

street, or half-way around the world. Remote operators can log in via their

browser or make use of stand-alone Windows or Java GUI applications. Java

allows the switches to work with Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

enabled operating systems – ensuring multi-platform operability.

The client software allows operators to exchange keyboard, video and mouse

signals with the computers attached to the KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 just as

if they were present locally and working on the equipment directly.

Administrators can handle a multitude of maintenance tasks with ease - from

installing and running GUI applications, to BIOS level troubleshooting, routine

monitoring, concurrent maintenance, system administration, rebooting and

even pre-booting functions.

Local console operation is easily accomplished either by entering hotkey

combinations from the keyboard, or with the same OSD (On Screen Display)

menu system that the remote consoles use.

Monitoring the installation’s activities couldn’t be easier. An convenient Auto

Scan feature permits automatic switching from port to ports at user-specified

intervals, while the Panel Array Mode can display the video output of up to 16

computers at the same time.

The switches feature RJ-45 connectors allowing them to use CAT 5e cable to

link to the computers. This space-saving innovation means that a full 16 or 32

port switch can be conveniently installed in a 1U system rack, and the

installation can take advantage of the internal network wiring built into most

modern commercial buildings.

Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is

entailed. Because the switch intercepts keyboard input directly, there is no need

to get involved in complex software installation routines, or to be concerned

with incompatibility problems.

Since the firmware is upgradeable over the Net, you can stay current with the

latest functionality improvements simply by downloading firmware updates

from our website as they become available.

With its advanced security features, the KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 provides

the fastest, most reliable, most cost effective way to remotely access and

manage widely distributed multiple computer installations.

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Features

 16 or 32 port remote access KVM switch – monitor and control up to 16 or

32 computers – up to 512 computers in a two-level cascade

 Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs for redundant LAN or two IP operation

 Two IP design supports 2 (KN2132) or 4 (KN4116/KN4132) remote

sessions

 Multi-user support – up to 64 user accounts – 1 local and 2 (KN2132) or 4

(KN4116/KN4132) remote users can simultaneously access separate ports

– up to 32 users share the remote buses

 Remotely access computers via LAN, WAN, or the Internet; control your

installation when and where you want

 RJ-45 connectors and CAT 5e cable for a neat and tidy, efficient

installation

 Web-based Java implementation allows the switch to be accessed from an

internet browser

 Browser access can be disabled – Windows and Java GUI AP programs

provided for non-browser connectivity – Java works with practically all

operating systems

 Graphical OSD and toolbars for convenient, user friendly operation

 Full-screen graphical OSD for the local console

 Full-screen or sizable and scalable remote desktop window – in full-screen

mode the remote desktop display scales to user’s monitor display size

 Panel Array Mode – view up to 32 ports at the same time – up to 42 ports

for cascaded installations

 High video resolution: up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz – 32 bit for the local

console; up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz for remote sessions

 Multi-language support

 Software (On-screen) keyboard

 Altusen CC (Control Center) support

 PON (Power Over the NET™) support via Java

 PPP dial in support

 Video quality and video tolerance can be adjusted to optimize data transfer

speed

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 Mouse DynaSync for USB mice – local and remote mouse movement are

the same – no need to constantly resync the two movements

 Windows-based Log Server

 Supports all major server platforms and VT100 based serial devices

 Supports multiplatform server environments: PS/2, USB, and Sun

 Supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T, Auto-Sense, TCP/IP, HTTP,

DNS, DHCP, PPP, UDP, ARP, Ping

 Multi-level authentication: super administrator; administrator; user;

viewer – no limit on the number of each type

 Advanced security features include password protection and advanced

encryption technologies – 1024 bit RSA; 56 bit DES; 256 bit AES; and

128 bit SSL

 Remote authentication support: RADIUS, LDAP, LDAPS, and Active

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