Avocent 590-836-501D Computer Accessories User Manual


 
4 LongView® IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide
Multiplatform support
The LongView IP KVM transmitter is connected to the target computer via USB connectors. This
enables the user station to interoperate seamlessly with PC, Sun
®
and Macintosh
®
workstations.
PS/2 keyboards and mice can also be used.
Screen aspect ratio
The LongView IP KVM transmitter can be configured through the serial console to allow either
normal aspect resolutions or wide screen resolutions as preferred settings.
User station features
The LongView IP KVM user station enables the desktop user’s peripherals to connect to the target
computer via a network connection to the transmitter directly connected to the target computer.
Multiplatform support
LongView IP KVM user stations are compatible with the following operating systems:
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Linux
®
•Solaris
TM
Microsoft Windows Vista
®
Mac OS
®
The default keyboard drivers for these operating systems are supported by the user station.
Flexible installation
The LongView IP KVM user station provides you with the following flexible installation features:
The LongView IP KVM user station can be desk mounted or mounted on the back of a monitor
Installation requires no new drivers or software
Standard UTP cabling makes installation simple and keeps costs low
On-Screen Display (OSD)
The LongView IP KVM user station includes an OSD that allows you to view information about
the configuration of your system.
Operations administration and maintenance
The LongView IP KVM user station incorporates a serial menu that allows you to perform
administration and maintenance tasks for both the user station and the transmitter. Examples of
tasks you can perform include configuration of network settings and firmware Flash upgrades.