Raritan Computer Switch - Manual (Page 2)

MasterConsole IP - Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions Answers
In order to access
MasterConsole IP from a
client, what hardware,
software, or network
configuration is required?
Because the MasterConsole IP is completely Web-accessible, it does not
require proprietary client access software to be installed.
The MasterConsole IP can be accessed through any major Web browser,
including Internet Explorer and Netscape; the only requirement is a Java
virtual machine.
MasterConsole IP administrators can also perform management functions
remotely, such as: setting passwords and security, renaming servers and
changing IP addresses. To perform remote management from a given
workstation, you must also have Java Runtime Environment of v1.4.x or
later installed.
How much bandwidth does
MasterConsole IP require?
Raritan’s industry leading KVM-over-IP functionality allows users to
tailor their video parameters to conserve network bandwidth. In addition,
the bandwidth required by each video transmission depends on the task
being performed on the managed server. The more the screen changes,
the more bandwidth is utilized.
Can MasterConsole IP be used
over the WAN (Internet), or
just over the corporate LAN?
Either one. Whether via a fast corporate LAN or a less predictable WAN
(Internet), MasterConsole IP’s KVM-over-IP technology can
accommodate your connection.
Can I use MasterConsole IP
with a VPN?
Yes. The MasterConsole IP uses standard Internet technologies from
Layer 1 through Layer 4. Traffic can be easily tunneled through any
standard VPN.
How many TCP ports must be
open on my firewall in order
to enable network access to
MasterConsole IP? Are these
ports configurable?
At least one TCP port must be open on your firewall to enable network
access to MasterConsole IP. If unencrypted Web access is used, then two
ports must be open. The Web interface can be accessed via port 80
(unencrypted) or port 443 (encrypted via SSL layer). The video data is
always transferred via port 443. Both ports are completely configurable.
Can MasterConsole IP be rack
mounted?
Yes, MasterConsole IP ships standard with rack mount brackets.
How large is
MasterConsole IP?
The MasterConsole IP is only 1U in height and fits in a standard 19”
rack.
Does MasterConsole IP
require an external Web or
authentication server?
No. The MasterConsole IP is a completely self-sufficient appliance, with
Web browser and authentication capabilities built-in.
Should you desire to use an external authentication server (such as
LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, etc.), the MasterConsole IP allows
you to do this.
Does MasterConsole IP
depend on a Windows server
to operate?
Absolutely not. Because you depend on your KVM infrastructure to
always be available in any repair or recovery scenario, MasterConsole IP
is designed to be completely independent from any external server.
For example, should your data center come under attack from a malicious
Windows worm or virus, you would need to use your KVM solution to
resolve the situation. Therefore your KVM solution must not rely on
these same Windows servers to operate.