Raritan Computer KSX II Switch User Manual


 
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
KSX II Overview ............................................................................................................................. 2
KSX II Help .................................................................................................................................... 4
Related Documentation ....................................................................................................... 4
KSX II Client Applications .............................................................................................................. 4
Virtual Media .................................................................................................................................. 5
Product Features ........................................................................................................................... 5
Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 5
Software ............................................................................................................................... 6
External Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 7
Terminology ................................................................................................................................... 9
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 12
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Default Login Information ............................................................................................................. 12
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 13
Step 1: Configure KVM Target Servers ............................................................................. 13
Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings ..................................................................... 22
Step 3: Connect the Equipment ......................................................................................... 23
Step 4: Configure the KSX II ............................................................................................. 28
Valid Special Characters for Target Names ...................................................................... 31
Step 5 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language ............................................................ 35
Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers 36
Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................... 36
KSX II Local Console: KSX II Devices .............................................................................. 37
KSX II Remote Console Interface...................................................................................... 38
Proxy Server Configuration for use with MPC, VKC and AKC .................................................... 50
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) ............................................................................................................. 51
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 51
Connecting to a KVM Target Server ................................................................................. 51
Toolbar ............................................................................................................................... 51
Switching Between KVM Target Servers .......................................................................... 53
Power Controlling a Target Server .................................................................................... 53
Disconnecting KVM Target Servers .................................................................................. 54
Choosing USB Profiles ...................................................................................................... 54
Connection Properties ....................................................................................................... 55
Connection Information ..................................................................................................... 57
Keyboard Options .............................................................................................................. 57