Cyclades User's Guide User Manual
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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