User Guide control KVM series2-1611 Keyboard/Video/Mouse Switch English 2
KVM series2-1611 Installer/User Guide Edition October 2005
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Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Summary of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.3 Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.1 Radio frequency information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 3.4 Setting Up the KVM s2-1611/Client System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4.1 Controlling Your System at the Analog Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4.2 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4.2.1 Accessing the Main dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4.2.
Contents 4.4.6.3 Password protecting your console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 4.4.6.4 Logging in to your console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.4.6.5 Removing password protection from your console: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.4.6.6 Enabling the screen saver mode with no password protection . . . . . . 28 4.4.6.7 Exiting the screen saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4.4.6.
Contents 4.10.2.4 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5.1 FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5.1.1 Uploading a new FLASH file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5.1.2 Upgrading the KVM s2-Adapter firmware . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Preface The Fujitsu Siemens KVM series2-1611 (KVM s2-1611) switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers. This solution delivers secure digital access and flexible server management from anywhere at any time. Throughout the documentation you will see the word “appliance” used generically to describe the KVM s2-1611 switch.
Summary and Notational Conventions Preface password storage. By utilizing a browser interface for navigation with an intuitive split-screen interface, this software provides you with a single point of access for your entire system. From here, you can manage the KVM s2-1611, install a new KVM s2-1611 or launch a video session to a system server. Multiple servers can be accessed by one user; each additional computer’s video will appear in a separate program window.
2 Safety notes This chapter provides radio frequency and safety information for your appliance. 2.1 Radio frequency information United States radio frequency information Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Precautions and rack mount safety 2.2 Safety notes Precautions and rack mount safety Avoiding potential video and/or keyboard problems when using the KVM s2-1611 • If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit. • Use only Fujitsu Siemens-supplied cable to connect computers and KVM switches. Fujitsu Siemens warranties do not apply to damage resulting from user-supplied cable.
3 KVM series2-1611 3.1 Preinstallation The KVM s2-1611 system requires that the KVM s2-Client software be installed prior to use. The KVM s2-Client software allows you to view and control a server attached to the appliance system, configure and maintain the system and prevent unauthorized access to the appliance via IP connection. The analog port does not require the Client software for operation. The analog port uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting interface (OSCAR®).
Rack mounting your appliance KVM series2-1611 3.1.3 Rack mounting your appliance Your KVM s2-1611 appliance ships with rack mounting brackets for easy integration into your rack. Before installing the appliance and other components in the rack cabinet (if not already installed), stabilize the rack in a permanent location. Install your equipment starting at the bottom of the rack cabinet, then work to the top. Avoid uneven loading or overloading of rack cabinets. 3.1.3.
KVM s2-1611 hardware KVM series2-1611 3.2 KVM series2-1611 hardware The following table lists the port and connection information for your appliance.
Power, Dimensions and Standards KVM series2-1611 3.2.
Installing the KVM s2-1611 KVM series2-1611 3.3 Installing the KVM series2-1611 Figure 2 illustrates one possible configuration for your KVM s2-1611 appliance. Follow the detailed set of procedures following Figure 2 to successfully install your appliance.
Installing/Configuring the KVM s2-1611 KVM series2-1611 3.3.1 Installing the KVM series2-1611 hardware Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the configuration port on the back panel of the appliance using a RS232 DB9 null modem cable. The terminal should be set to 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the appliance and then into an appropriate power source.
KVM series2-1611 Adjusting the mouse acceleration you enter your selection, you will be returned to the Network Configuration menu. Select option 2 and specify if you are using a static or BootP IP address. Use a static IP address for ease of configuration. If you are using a BootP address, please configure your BootP server to provide an IP address to the appliance, skip step 4 and continue to the next procedure.
Connecting an Adapter to each server KVM series2-1611 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your KVM s2-Adapter and unit to the RJ45 connector on the KVM s2-Adapter. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired Rack Interface (RI) port on the back of your KVM s2-1611 unit. Repeat steps 2-4 for all servers you wish to attach.
KVM series2-1611 Connecting/turning on your KVM s2-1611 Mount the KVM switch into your rack cabinet. Locate a length of CAT 5 cabling to connect your appliance to the KVM s2-Adapter for your switch. Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ45 connector on the KVM s2Adapter. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to a port on the back of your KVM s2-1611. Attach the keyboard, monitor and mouse connectors of the KVM s2-Adapter to a user port on your cascade switch.
Setting up the System KVM series2-1611 software. See the KVM series2-1611 Quick Installation Guide for an overview of the hardware and software installation procedure.
4 Operations 4.1 Controlling Your System at the Analog Port The KVM s2-1611 includes an analog port on the back of the unit that allows you to connect a monitor and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct analog access. The appliance uses OSCAR®, the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting interface, which utilizes intuitive menus to configure your system and select computers. 4.
Selecting servers Operations You can also press the Control key twice within one second to launch OSCAR. You can use this key sequence in any place you see Print Screen throughout this installer/user guide. 4.2.2 Viewing the status of your appliance The status of the servers in your system is indicated in the right columns of the Main dialog box. The following table describes the status symbols. OSCAR Symbol Description KVM s2-Adapter is online. KVM s2-Adapter is offline or is not operating properly.
Navigating OSCAR Operations 4.2.4 Soft switching Soft switching is the ability to switch servers using a hot key sequence. You can soft switch to a server by pressing Print Screen and then typing the first few characters of its name or number. If you have set a Screen Delay Time and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed, OSCAR will not display. 4.2.4.1 Configuring servers for soft switching Press Print Screen to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears. Click Setup - Menu.
Navigating OSCAR Operations This Keystroke Does This Alt Opens dialog boxes, selects or checks options and executes actions when used with underlined or other designated letters. Alt+X Closes the current dialog box and returns to the previous one. Alt+O Selects the OK button, then returns to the previous dialog box. Single-click, Enter In a text box, it selects the text for editing and enables the Left and Right Arrow keys to move the cursor. Press Enter again to quit the edit mode.
Configuring OSCAR Operations 4.4 Configuring OSCAR You can configure your KVM s2-1611 system from the Setup menu within OSCAR. Select the Names button when initially setting up your appliance to identify servers by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your servers from the OSCAR menu. Setup Feature Purpose Menu Change the server listing between numerically by port or EID number and alphabetically by name.
Accessing the Setup menu Operations Figure 6: Setup Dialog Box 4.4.2 Assigning server names Use the Names dialog box to identify individual servers by name rather than by port number. The Names list is always sorted by port order. Names are stored in the KVM s2-Adapter, so even if you move the cable/server to another RI port, the name and configuration will be recognized by the appliance. If a server is turned off, its respective KVM s2-Adapter will not appear in the Names list. 4.4.2.
Operations Assigning names to servers If the server list changes, the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated. No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete. 4.4.2.2 Assigning names to servers In the Names dialog box, select a server name or port number and click Modify. The Name Modify dialog box appears. Figure 8: Name Modify Dialog Box Type a name in the New Name box. Names of servers may be up to 15 characters long.
Assigning device types Operations 4.4.3.1 Accessing the Devices dialog box Press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear. Click Setup - Devices. The Devices dialog box appears. The Modify button will only be available if a configurable switch is selected. Figure 9: Devices Dialog Box When the KVM s2-1611 appliance discovers a cascade switch, you will notice the port numbering change to accommodate each server under that switch.
Operations Changing the display behavior Figure 10: Device Modify Dialog Box Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click OK. This appliance does not support 24 port switches at this time. Repeat steps 1–3 for each port that needs a device type assigned. Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings. Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Devices dialog box. 4.4.
Setting a Screen Delay Time Operations Figure 11: Menu Dialog Box 4.4.4.2 Choosing the default display order of servers Select Name to display servers alphabetically by name. -orSelect EID to display servers numerically by EID number. -orSelect Port to display servers numerically by port number. Click OK. 4.4.4.3 Setting a Screen Delay Time for OSCAR Type in the number of seconds (Ø-9) to delay OSCAR display after you press Print Screen. Entering Ø will instantly launch OSCAR with no delay. Click OK.
Operations OSCAR Flag Controlling the status flag Description Flag type by name Flag type by EID number Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems Flag indicating that Broadcast mode is enabled Table 8: OSCAR Status Flags 4.4.5.1 Accessing the Flag dialog box Press Print Screen . The Main dialog box will appear. Click Setup - Flag. The Flag dialog box appears. Figure 12: Flag Dialog Box 4.4.5.
Seting console security Operations To position the status flag on the desktop: a. Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen. b. Left-click on the title bar and drag to the desired location. c. Right-click to return to the Flag dialog box. Figure 13: Position Flag Changes made to the flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box. Click OK to save settings. -orClick X to exit without saving changes. 4.4.
Operations Setting or changing the password Figure 14: Security Dialog Box 4.4.6.2 Setting or changing the password Single-click and press Enter or double-click in the New text box. Type the new password in the New text box and press Enter . Passwords must contain both alpha and numeric characters, are case sensitive and may be up to 12 characters long. Legal characters are: A-Z, a-z, Ø-9, space and hyphen. In the Repeat box, type the password again and press Enter .
Enabling/exiting Screen saver mode Operations then returns you to the Security dialog box. Click OK. 4.4.6.4 Logging in to your console Press any key or move the mouse. The Password dialog box appears. Type your password, then click OK. The Main dialog box appears if the password was entered properly. 4.4.6.5 Removing password protection from your console: From the Main dialog box, click Setup - Security; the Password dialog box appears. Type your password, then click OK.
Operations Viewing/Disconnecting Connections Activation of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server; no server is selected. The status flag displays Free. 4.4.6.7 Exiting the screen saver mode Press any key or move your mouse. The Main dialog box appears and any previous server connection will be restored. 4.4.6.8 Turning off the screen saver In the Security dialog box, clear Enable Screen Saver. Click OK. 4.4.6.
Resetting Your Keyboard/Mouse Operations Figure 15: User Status Dialog Box Figure 16: Disconnect Dialog Box Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog box. -orClick X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without disconnecting a user. If the User Status list has changed since it was last displayed, the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated. No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete. 4.
Operations Displaying Version Information Press Print Screen . The Main dialog box will appear. Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears. The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the appliance. Figure 17: Version Dialog Box Click Digital to view the Digitizer unit firmware versions. The Digital Version dialog box appears. The top section identifies the Digitizer subsystem versions. The center section identifies the current network settings.
Scanning Your System Operations Figure 19: KVM s2-Adapter Selection Dialog Box Select a KVM s2-Adapter to view and click the Version button. The KVM s2Adapter Version dialog box appears. For more information on loading firmware, see Chapter 5. Figure 20: KVM s2-Adapter Version Dialog Box Click X to close the Version dialog box. 4.8 Scanning Your System In scan mode, the appliance automatically scans from port to port (server to server).
Operations Adding servers to the scan list Scanning is only available to the analog user. 4.8.1 Adding servers to the scan list Press Print Screen . The Main dialog box will appear. Click Setup - Scan. The Scan dialog box appears. Figure 21: Scan Dialog Box Determine the order within the list to add the server. If there are no servers in the scan list, your cursor will appear in a blank line at the top of the list.
Starting the scan mode d. Operations Press Alt+End to move the cursor to the last server in the list. In the Sec column, type the number of seconds (from 3 to 255) of desired time before the scan moves to the next server in the sequence. Move the cursor to the next line or press the Down Arrow and repeat steps 2-5 for each of the remaining servers to be included in the scan pattern. Click OK. 4.8.2 Removing a server from the scan list In the Scan dialog box, click the server to be removed.
Operations Accessing the Broadcast dialog box 4.8.4 Cancelling scan mode Select a server if OSCAR is open. -orMove the mouse or press any key on the keyboard if OSCAR is not open. Scanning will stop at the currently selected server. -orPress Print Screen . The Main dialog box will appear. Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears. Clear Scan Enable. 4.
Terminal Operations Operations When broadcasting mouse movements, all systems must have identical mouse drivers, desktops (such as identically placed icons) and video resolutions for the mouse to work accurately. In addition, the mouse must be in exactly the same place on all screens. Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve, broadcasting mouse movements to multiple systems may have unpredictable results. 4.9.1.
Operations Network Configuration Figure 24: Network Configuration Menu 4.10.1.1 Accessing the Terminal menu Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the configuration port on the back panel of the KVM s21611 using a RS232 DB9 null modem cable. The terminal should be set to 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. The terminal may be connected at any time, even when the unit is powered. Press any key to access the main menu. 4.10.
Exit Operations be accessed without first entering a password. 4.10.2.3.1 Activating security Select the Set/Change Password menu option. You will be prompted with the option to continue. Enter a Y . Type a password for this KVM s2-1611 and press Enter. This password must be a minimum of 5 characters and can be up to a maximum of 12 characters (10 are visible). The password must consist of a combination of alpha and numeric characters. You will be prompted to re-type the password.
5 Appendices 5.1 FLASH Upgrades The KVM s2-1611 FLASH upgrade feature allows you to upgrade your unit with the latest firmware available. To perform this update you will need a TFTP server. If you don’t already have a TFTP server, there are several you can download from the internet. If you upgrade the appliance firmware, please verify the individual firmware of the KVM s2-Adapters. The upgrade of the adapters requires a separate upgrade procedure which is found in Chapter 4.
Upgrading the firmware Appendices Assign the IP address in the KVM s2-1611, if needed: a. In the HyperTerminal window, type 1 to select Network Configuration. b. Note the KVM s2-1611 IP address. The first three numbers must be the same as in the server’s IP address from step 5 above. The last number must be different. If the KVM s2-1611 IP address is not correct, change it as follows: type 3 to select IP address, then enter the correct address. c. Type Ø to exit the Network Configuration menu.
Appendices Upgrading firmware Figure 25: KVM s2-Adapter Status Dialog Box Click one or more types of adapters to upgrade. Click Upgrade. Figure 26: KVM s2-Adapter Upgrade Dialog Box The KVM s2-Adapter Upgrade dialog box appears. Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the KVM s2-Adapter Status dialog box. 5.1.2.2 Upgrading KVM s2-Adapter firmware individually Press Print Screen . The Main dialog box will appear. Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears.
Upgrading firmware individually Appendices Figure 27: Version Dialog Box Click KVMS2 to view individual cable version information. Figure 28: KVM s2-Adapter Selection Dialog Box Select a KVM s2-Adapter to upgrade and click the Version button. The KVM s2-Adapter Version dialog box appears.
Appendices Upgrading firmware individually Figure 29: KVM s2-Adapter Version Dialog Box Click the Load Firmware button. The Load dialog box appears. Figure 30: KVM s2-Adapter Load Dialog Box Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the Status dialog box. During an upgrade, the KVM s2-Adapter status indicator in the Main dialog box will be yellow. The KVM s2-Adapter is unavailable while an upgrade is in progress.
Sun Advanced Key Emulation Appendices Lock key. The Scroll Lock LED blinks. Use the indicated key in the following table as you would use the advanced keys on a Sun keyboard. Sun Key (US) PS/2 Key Combination Compose Application Compose keypad * Power F11 Open F7 Help Num Lock Props F3 Front F5 Stop F1 Again F2 Undo F4 Cut F10 Copy F6 Paste F8 Find F9 Mute keypad / Vol. + keypad + Vol.
Appendices 5.3 Technical Support Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Fujitsu Siemens product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service: Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined. Check our web site at www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support and click on Services & Support.
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