Guntermann & Drunck DVICenter DP16 Config Panel - Manual (Page 37)

Network functions of the devices
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Network functions of the devices
The different devices within the KVM system (e.g. KVM extenders and KVM matrix
switches) provide separate network functions.
The following function can be configured for each device within the KVM system:
 Authentication against directory services (LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS,
TACACS+)
 Time synchronisation via NTP server
 Forwarding of log messages to syslog servers
 Monitoring and control of computers and network devices via Simple Network Man-
agement Protocol (see page 54 ff.)
NTP server
The device’s time and date settings can either adjust be adjusted manually or auto-
matically by synchronizing the settings with an NTP server (Network Time Protocol).
Time sync with an NTP server
How to change the NTP time sync settings:
1. Use the tree view to click on KVM matrix systems > [name] > Matrix switches .
2. Right-click the device to be configured. Now click the Configuration entry in the
context menu.
3. Click the Network tab.
4. Click the NTP server tab and enter the following data:
5. Click OK to close the window.
NTP time sync: Select the respective entry from the pull-down menu to
(de)activate the time sync:
 Disabled
 Enabled
NTP server 1: Enter the IP address of a time server.
NTP server 2: Optionally enter the IP address of a second time server.
Time zone: Use the pull-down menu to select the time zone of your
location.