User`s guide

Configure>General Screens [OSD]
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AlterPath OnSite Administrator’s and User’s Guide
Table 7-6 gives a brief description of the sequence of General configuration
screens.
Table 7-6: Configure>General Screens [OSD] (Sheet 1 of 2)
Screen Description
Authentication Type
The authentication type that applies to direct KVM port logins
from the Web Manager login screen: None, Local, Radius,
TacacsPlus, Kerberos, LDAP, RadiusDownLocal,
TacplusDownLocal, KerberosDownLocal, LdapDownLocal,
NTLM(Win NT/2k/2k3), and NTLMDownLocal. Direct logins
to KVM ports must also be enabled. (See “Direct Access” on
page 391.) You also must ensure that an authentication server is
specified for the type of method you select. See
“Configure>Authentication Screens [OSD]” on page 470.
Syslog Facility
The syslog facility number that is used by the administrator of
the syslog server to identify messages generated by devices
connected to the KVM ports. Obtain the facility number to use
for the OnSite from the syslog server’s administrator. Values are
from 0 through 7. See “Syslog Servers” on page 28 for
examples of using facility numbers as needed. In addition, the
IP address of the syslog server must be configured, as described
under “Configure>Syslog Screens [OSD]” on page 466.
Escape Sequence
The escape sequence for KVM port connection hot keys. The
default is Ctrl+k, shown as [CTRL]K in the screen. Enter the
keys in all caps. The format and valid escape sequence modifier
keys are [CTRL], [SHIFT[, [ALT], and [WIN], the Windows
key with the Windows logo on it. See “Configuring KVM Port
Connection Hot Keys” on page 63 for more details.
Sun Keyboard
The escape key for Sun hot keys. Default: [WIN]. Other options
are: [CTRL], [SHIFT], and [ALT]. See “Sun Keyboard
Emulation Hot Keys” on page 87 and “Configuring Sun
Keyboard Equivalent Hot Keys” on page 64 for more details.