User manual

----- Using the VNC Menu

One of the unique features of this product is the VNC menu system. Whenever you see a

window with a dark blue background and grey edges, this window has been inserted into

the VNC datastream so that it is effectively laid over the existing video. These menus allow

you to control the many features of the KVM without using the Web interface or a custom

client.

The commands you send through this interface (i.e. restart) will be sent to the

managed computer currently active on the NewStar Digital KVM via IP. It is

advisable to verify which managed computer is active before

making any changes.

We strongly recommend you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information

here and in the next section (“Accessing KVM Features”) before undertaking any

critical tasks through the VNC interface.

Welcome Window

When you initially connect to the system, a window similar to this one will be shown.

This tells you which system you are controlling, what encryption algorithm was used and

what key strength is currently in effect. Click anywhere inside the window to clear it, or wait

ten seconds.

Bribar Feature

Along the bottom of the VNC screen is a dark blue bar with various buttons. We call this

feature “the Bribar”. Its purpose is to show a number of critical status values and to

provide shortcuts to commonly used features.

Here is a snapshot of what it may look like. There will be slight differences based on

optional features and system configuration. Starting from the left side of the Bribar, each

feature and its function is outlined below.

Bandwidth: Indicates current average bandwidth coming out of the NewStar

Digital KVM via IP. The second number measures round trip time (RTT) of the

connection when it was first established.

Resync: Re-aligns the remote and local mouse points so they are on top of each

other.

Redraw: Redraws the entire screen contents; occurs immediately.