Cyclades User's Guide Switch User Manual


 
Contents
Before You Begin ...................................................xiii
Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................1
Description ......................................................................................................2
Guidelines for Using the KVM/net .................................................................4
Connectors on the KVM/net ...........................................................................4
Types of Ports .............................................................................................4
Connectors on the Back ..............................................................................6
Power Connector and Power Switch .......................................................7
KVM Ports ..............................................................................................7
Management Ports (Console, Ethernet, User 1, User 2) .........................8
AUX Ports .............................................................................................10
Activity LEDs on the Back of the KVM/net ................................................10
AlterPath KVM/net Ordering Options ..........................................................13
Types of Users ..............................................................................................14
Simultaneous KVM/net Logins ................................................................15
Simultaneous Server Connections ............................................................16
Administration Options .................................................................................17
Cyclades Web Manager ................................................................................18
Prerequisites for Using the Web Manager ....................................................19
TCP Ports ......................................................................................................20
Cascaded Devices .........................................................................................21
Accessing Ports on Cascaded KVM Devices ........................................... 24
KVM/net Port Permissions .......................................................................24
Understanding KVM Port Permissions .....................................................25
KVM Port Permissions Hierarchy ............................................................26