User manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v / KN2132 / KN4116 /

KN4132 switches are IP-based KVM control units that allow both local and

remote operators to monitor and access multiple computers from a single

console. A single KN4140v can control up to 40 computers, and by cascading

up to 40 compatible 16 port switches, as many as 640 computers can be

controlled on a complete two stage installation.

The switches are differentiated according to the number of buses they support

and the number of KVM ports they provide – as shown in the table below:

Each bus permits a separate user session so that up to three (KN2124v /

KN2140v / KN2132) or five (KN4124v / KN4140v / KN4116 / KN4132)

concurrent independent connections to the local servers can take place.

Since the KVM Over the NET

switches use TCP/IP for their

communications protocol, they can be accessed via their IP addresses from

anywhere on the LAN, WAN, or Internet – whether the connecting computer

is located down the hall, down the street, or half-way around the world. Remote

operators can log in via their browser or make use of stand-alone Windows or

Java GUI applications. Java allows the switches to work with Sun Java

Runtime Environment (JRE) enabled operating systems – ensuring multi-

platform operability. The client software allows operators to exchange

keyboard, video and mouse signals with the computers attached to the KVM

Over the NET

switches as if they were present locally and working on the

equipment directly.

Model Bus Support KVM Ports

KN2124v 1 Local; 2 Remote 24

KN2140v 1 Local; 2 Remote 40

KN4124v 1 Local; 4 Remote 24

KN4140v 1 Local; 4 Remote 40

KN2132 1 Local; 2 Remote 32

KN4116 1 Local; 4 Remote 16

KN4132 1 Local; 4 Remote 32

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