User guide

KVM session
A KVM session is a type of target device session in which the target device contains a
KVM connection (typically a server). KVM sessions are connected through a KVM
switch. Tiered analog switches may also be part of the connection. A KVM Video
Viewer connection exists between the DSView 3 software client and the target device.
KVM session profiles
KVM session profiles control KVM session behavior on a target device. A profile
contains Video Viewer settings in general, cursor, toolbar, video and mouse scaling
categories. There is a default KVM session profile which a target device will use if no
other profile is assigned to it. Appliance administrators may create and modify profiles.
Appliance administrators or users with unit configure or unit edit rights may assign a
profile to a target device.
KVM switch
KVM switch refers to a unit that allows KVM sessions to a target device and is
supported by the DSView 3 software. KVM switches include the DSR switch and
other switches supported by plug-ins.
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
LDAP is a set of protocols for accessing information directories. LDAP is based on
standards contained in the X.500 standard, but is significantly simpler. Unlike X.500,
LDAP supports TCP/IP, which is necessary for Internet access. Because LDAP is a
simpler version of X.500, it is sometimes called X.500-lite.
Local port
The local port is the physical connection through which a KVM switch or serial
console appliance can be accessed without accessing a network connection.
For a KVM switch, the local port is typically the KVM connection at which a
keyboard, mouse and monitor can be connected directly to the switch. An onscreen
display may be invoked to control the KVM switch and access switched KVM ports.
For a serial console appliance, the local port is typically the serial connection at which
a terminal can be connected directly to the appliance (CCM appliances have a
dedicated console port). A command line interface (CLI) is used to control the
appliance and access switched serial ports.
Managed appliance
Managed appliances include KVM switches, serial console appliances, EVR1500
environmental monitor and control appliances and generic appliances (such as routers).
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