User Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Overview
1
Features and Benefits
1
Secure access
1
Autosense
1
Web user interface (UI)
3
VGA and USB connections
3
CLI setup port
3
IPv4 and IPv6 support
4
Security
4
Data logging, notifications, alarms and data buffering
4
Power management
4
Auto discovery
4
Control of virtual media and smart card-capable appliances
5
Flexible users and groups
5
DSView™ management software plug-in
5
Installation
7
Supplied with the Appliance
7
Rack and Wall Mounting
7
Rack mounting
7
Rack mount safety considerations
8
Wall mounting
8
Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips
9
Connecting the Hardware
11
Appliance connectors
11
Connecting targets
12
Turning On the Appliance
14
Verifying the Connections
14
Front and rear panel power status LEDs
14
Rear panel Ethernet connection LEDs
15
Rear panel autosensing/dedicated IP port LEDs
15
Configuring the Appliance
15
Configuration Example
16
Using Telnet or SSH to access a serial target
18
Initial Appliance Setup
21
Connecting to Your Network
21
Assigning an IPAddress
21
Connecting Locally or Through the Console Port
21
Setting Up Your Network
22
Firewall
23
Port requirements
24
Web User Interface
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