Port USB PS/2 Server Remote Control IP KVM w/Virtual Media SV1115IPEXT SV1115IPEXGB SV1115IPEXEU *actual product may vary from photos DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................................1 Packaging Contents.................................................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements............................................................................................................................... 1 Required Cables and Hardware...........................................................
VirtKeys Menu............................................................................................................................................. 34 Video Tuning Menu................................................................................................................................... 35 Disk Control Menu..................................................................................................................................... 39 Using the IPMI Feature.........................
Introduction Packaging Contents • SV1115IPEXT unit • Power Adapter • Power Cord • Instruction Manual • PS/2 KVM cable System Requirements • PS/2 or USB enabled computer system or KVM switch Note: KVM switch must have a USB hub port • Standard 104-key PS/2 wired keyboard • Standard 3-button PS/2 wired mouse • VGA enabled monitor/display • 10/100Mbps compatible TCP/IP network Instruction Manual 1
Required Cables and Hardware The included integrated KVM cable will allow you to connect the SV1115IPEXT to most IBM compatible computers. Depending on your requirements and how you wish to handle the initial configuration of the unit, you may wish to use the following additional cables and hardware. All applications • Straight-through Ethernet patch cable (to connect the unit to your LAN) StarTech.
Installation Connecting to the Host Computer and Network Local keyboard/mouse/monitor (native PS/2 or optional USB) Remote User Follow these instructions if the host computer uses a PS/2 keyboard and mouse: 1. Power down the computer to which the SV1115IPEXT will be connected (host computer).
5. Insert the connectors on the opposite end of the integrated KVM cable (female VGA monitor connector, keyboard, mouse) to the Video (IN), Host Keyboard, Host Mouse ports on the rear panel of the SV1115IPEXT as appropriate. 6. Using a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable, connect the LAN connector on the rear panel of the SV1115IPEXT to a network data jack (usually on a hub, switch, router, or pre-wired wall jack). 7.
Follow these instructions if the host computer uses a USB keyboard and mouse: IMPORTANT: Not all computers fully support USB mice and keyboards and recognize them on startup. It is strongly recommended that you test the USB devices you will use with the host computer before configuring the SV1115IPEXT. If the computer does not work properly with USB devices, you can attempt to update the computer’s BIOS to the most recent version to see if it adds USB input device functionality.
NOTE: If you are using cables other than those provided in the SV1115IPEXT package or branded by StarTech.com, ensure that the cables are of high quality and use the minimum possible distance necessary. Low quality or excessively long (particularly video) cables between the host computer and the SV1115IPEXT could degrade performance.
To connect console devices: 1. Connect a standard PS/2 keyboard to the Local Keyboard port on the front panel of the SV1115IPEXT. 2. Connect a standard PS/2 mouse to the Local Mouse port on the front panel of the SV1115IPEXT. 3. Connect a SVGA-compliant monitor to the Video (Out) port on the front panel of SV1115IPEXT. 4. Power on the host computer.
Configuring the SV1115IPEXT SV1115IPEXT offers four distinct methods for configuring the unit for your network. Which method will work best will depend on your level of experience and your specific network configuration.
Alternatively, you may press the Setup button on the front panel, and you will not be asked to enter the admin password if you just press Enter. At the main OSD menu (pictured below), you will be given several basic setup options. To configure SV1115IPEXT to your required network settings, use the Network Setup Wizard. To select from the menus provided, use the arrow keys on your keyboard. At any time, you can return to the previous menu by pressing the Page Up key.
The information displayed for your own network may vary significantly from the data displayed in the image, but should supply (at minimum) three essential details: IP address, MAC address, and device (or machine) name for the computers and other devices connected to your network. The values for the SV1115IPEXT tested above are as follows: IP Address: 192.168.22.
To access the Web configuration for this product, you will need to configure the workstation you are using to the same subnet (255.255.255.0) and also assign it a valid IP address (i.e. 192.168.1.100). For details on how to change the IP address of your computer (if necessary), consult your documentation or System Administrator for assistance.
Terminal Configuration Using a Serial Cable *sample HyperTerminal configuration Configuring the SV1115IPEXT using a serial cable is the best choice if you need to preconfigure the unit before attaching it to a network, (i.e. when sending to a branch office, customer site, etc). In general, the Web configuration is preferable because of its intuitive interface and the fact that you do not have to be within close physical proximity to perform the configuration.
Using the Web Interface The Web interface is the most intuitive way to configure the SV1115IPEXT. Offering a Java-based VNC client that can be used to control the host computer from a remote location, as well as support for any industry-standard HTML Web browser. You can access the Web interface by opening your Web browser and entering the IP address of the SV1115IPEXT you wish to access/configure.
Web Interface Introduction After the initial login screen, the screen will be divided into several sections, four of which will remain on the screen at all times while viewing the Web Interface: At the top of the screen, the name of the machine being controlled is displayed Name Tip Line Help Area Main Menu The area directly below the Name indicates what function each selection from the Main Menu performs.
NOTE: While these four sections remain stationary, depending on your selections, the center of the page will display the desired content. Main Menu selections NOTE: Some of the following items may not be present, based on assigned user privileges (i.e. non-admin users will not see any items under the Admin category.). The Home screen offers a Screen Thumbnail view of the controlled computer, as well as basic file transfer functions, Monitoring Information, System Identification and VNC Client options.
Access to the files is performed through the web interface. The contents of the root directory are shown on the home page. You can download files as you would any file on the web (right-click and Save target as). To upload a file, click Browse, select a file, and then click Upload. Files and directories may be deleted using the Delete button situated to their right. When emulating a floppy disk or RAMdisk, the data is stored in RAM on the SV1115IPEXT itself.
Disk Formats When you choose the Format as... button, the disk image stored in RAM is formatted as an empty MS-DOS disk, with a single file called Put files here...TXT. SV1115IPEXT is able to read most MS-DOS/Windows formatted disks and presents the files via the Web interface. However, disk emulation occurs at the lowest level so that other disk formats can be used, if you have the tools needed to create and read the disk images.
Booting from USB Disk If the host computer’s BIOS supports USB boot devices, it is possible to boot from the emulated CD-ROM or floppy. This allows complete operating system replacement without any on-site intervention. The first step is getting a bootable disk image onto the emulated floppy or CD-ROM. For CD-ROM images, you will need an ISO image from a disk that contains special bits to enable boot (“El Torito” standard). Nothing special is needed when reading the ISO from a working, bootable CD-ROM.
The Admin functions allow you to access all of the features you will need to perform an initial configuration of the SV1115IPEXT. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Automatic network configuration using DHCP is: Enabled/Disabled. This feature applies only to the LAN port on the rear panel, and is enabled by default. When enabled, the unit will automatically configure itself with an IP address when a DHCP server is present.
Clicking the Commit button applies any changes made on this page, but leaves the old settings active until the next time the unit restarts. Clicking Make changes effective now applies the changes and restarts SV1115IPEXT so the new settings take effect immediately. Ethernet Address (MAC Address) This is the Ethernet hardware address of this unit’s LAN/WAN port. It is set at the factory and cannot be changed. You may need this number to configure your DHCP server.
This menu will allow you to add accounts other than admin to the system. These accounts will not have the authority to change settings, but can access the Web interface and log into the VNC console. Selecting Delete permanently removes the user from the system. If you enter values for a user that does not already exist under Edit User Details, the system will create that user for you when you click Record changes. If the user already exists, you will change the password for that user.
Description A user-defined description for the controlled machine. This menu allows you to configure a number of settings, including changing the default password for admin (recommended). Read and consider the comments and instructions on this menu before making any changes, as changing these features could make the unit inaccessible through Web configuration (i.e. due to firewall filtering). Note that any password changes you make will have to be entered in duplicate to prevent the chance for error.
Remember to enable RADIUS after configuring it. While RADIUS authentication is enabled, the locally defined accounts on the Server Remote Control unit will not be used, except for the SSH login. However, if a user name of the form “name.local” is given at the RADIUS prompt, the system will use “name”; check the password locally, and skip RADIUS authentication. Delete all local accounts to avoid this behavior. When connecting via VNC, a login screen is generated that asks for a RADIUS username and password.
The firmware on the Server Remote Control is field upgradable. To upgrade to another version, login as admin. Auto Self Upgrade The SV1115IPEXT unit includes an innovative feature allowing it to upgrade itself over the Internet. Simply click on the button labeled Upgrade to Latest and the unit will go out to the Internet and download the latest version of the system firmware and then install it.
Purchase Options Certain firmware features may be offered separately from the base unit, in order to reduce the initial cost for the Server Remote Control unit. NOTE: If you wish to upgrade after the system is in operation, go to the Manage Firmware page and scroll down to the section entitled Purchase Options. Look for a unique code, such as: 4-C80C-B960-1-0. If you provide this code to the technical support department, they can give you an unlock code that will open any feature you request.
Site map Menu This menu provides a hyperlinked directory of each setting available on the Web configurator. Copyright Menu Provides the Terms of Use and other information related to the firmware and software on the SV1115IPEXT. Using the Terminal Interface via Serial Port The terminal interface you can access via the serial port permits the configuration of the basic settings of the SV1115IPEXT.
If you changed the status of the Ethernet Bridging feature, you will also need to power the SV1115IPEXT on and off again to enable your changes. Accessing the VNC Interface There are three ways to communicate with the Server Remote Control unit in order to control the host computer: • Web interface: The integrated Web server includes a Java-based VNC client. This allows easy browser-based remote control.
This client software requires the use of Java 2 (JRE 1.4) to enable features like wheel mouse support. Sun Microsystems’ Java site, www.java.com, is an excellent resource to ensure your browser and operating system are updated accordingly. Native VNC Client This system implements the VNC protocol, so any off the shelf VNC client can be used. There are over 17 different VNC clients available and they should all work with this system.
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 data stream so that it is effectively laid over the existing video. These menus allow you to control the many features of the SV1115IPEXT without using the web interface or a custom client.
Bribar Feature Along the bottom of the VNC screen is a dark blue bar with various buttons known as 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.
Keys: Shows the VirtKeys menu, which allows you to simulate pressing special keys such as the Windows key or complex multi-key sequences. Disk: Shows the USB emulated disk menu. In/Ej: Insert or eject the emulated USB disk. Enabled only if the host recognizes the USB disk. R/W: Shows if the disk image is readable and/or writable. If the disk is readable, the R letter will be white. Whenever the host reads from the disk, the R letter will glow green for a few seconds.
Main Menu To access the main menu, quickly press F7 twice quickly. You must press the key twice within one second. If you press it once or too slowly, then the F7 key(s) are sent to the host, just like any other key. This is the only way to get into the menu system, if the Bribar is disabled. Here is the main menu for a typical system: The main menu window may be moved by clicking and dragging on the title bar. It can be closed by pressing Escape, or by clicking on the red X in the top right corner.
• PS/2 Reset: Resets the PS/2 emulation going to the host and to the attached PS/2 devices. This can be used if the mouse stops responding or the PS/2 keyboard isn’t working. • USB Replug: Simulates unplugging the USB connector and then plugging it back in. If the host is not recognizing USB input devices, this button may be used to restore functionality. • Take Control: When multiple users are connected to the same system, use this button to take control away from another user.
VirtKeys Menu Clicking any button in the top half of the window simulates pressing and releasing the indicated key. In the bottom area of the screen, clicking will simulate the indicated Meta key being pressed. You may then click in the top part to send another key and release the Meta key at the same time. Alternatively, you may move the mouse outside this window, press the regular key, and then choose -RESET- to release all depressed keys. The VirtKeys menu can be left open while using the host system.
Video Tuning Menu Use the Auto Everything button to automatically fine-tune all three adjustments. If the test pattern for Color Offset calibration is not present on the screen, then the Color Offset adjustment is skipped. Changes/frame indicates the number of 16x16 blocks of video that are being sent, on average, for every frame of video. With a static image being displayed by the server, this number will be zero (shown as -nil-).
to perform this operation in 24-bit or 32-bit color video mode (i.e. True Color). Although the algorithm may work in 16-bit or 8-bit color video modes, the results will not be optimum and usually it won’t be able to recognize the test pattern. Pressing the Advanced button will open the Advanced Video Tuning menu. While the vast majority of users will not need to adjust these settings, it offers added control of the video settings of your VNC sessions.
• Some external KVM switches generate video noise as well. Try to keep cables short, in order to reduce this effect. • Enable the Noise Filter option (on the Video Tuning menu) to mitigate noise issues. Network performance The SV1115IPEXT will always send as much data as it can, given what’s happening on the screen and the actual network performance. When nothing is changing on the video screen, zero bytes are sent over the network.
The Presets section contains up to sixteen different settings, plus the factory setting. If a number is highlighted, then that preset has been programmed with valid settings and may be used. Note that the Factory preset is always available. Simply click on the appropriate button and those settings will be restored. To save settings to a preset, click on the Save->Preset button in the Actions pane. The preset buttons will highlight. Click the desired preset button to save the values.
to a medium grey color. All blocks that are sent from that point on will show up on the screen as they are sent. Click the button again to reset the screen to grey. To return to normal operation, click the Regrab button. It is very easy to visually identify the effect noise has on signal processing, using this feature. The Auto Offset & Gain button in the Actions section invokes the automatic algorithm for setting the video parameters.
IPMI is used to configure and control a device on the motherboard called the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) using a dedicated serial port. Once the computer is configured for IPMI management, the serial port on the host computer is normally reserved by the BIOS solely for that purpose and cannot be accessed or recognized by the operating system.
Configuring IPMI on the SV1115IPEXT Once you have connected the IPMI-configured serial port to the SV1115IPEXT and enabled the software option, you can begin to configure IPMI settings through the Web interface. Log in to the Web interface as admin. Click the Admin/Setup link at the top of the page and choose IPMI/IPMB setup (Intelligent Platform Management). You will be presented with the IPMI Status menu.
Note that the selected baud rate should match the host computer’s setting. Problems with the BMC password (as well as any other error information) will be recorded in the SV1115IPEXT’s system log on the Status page of the Web interface. If the host computer’s BIOS setup allows for multiple levels of security for the BMC, ensure the password you enter on the menu offers sufficient authority to control chassis power and monitor fan status.
Accessing IPMI Controls There are two ways to access power controls for the managed computer. The first is through the Home screen on the Web interface. The second is through the Bribar during an active VNC session. Once IPMI is enabled and functioning correctly, a set of controls will appear immediately under the thumbnail image of the host computer on the Home screen on the Web interface. Note that you must be logged in as admin to use this feature.
Using the Modem Feature Background The modem feature allows the SV1115IPEXT to act as an Internet connection server for increased security and flexibility in connecting with the host computer. Unlike the TCP/ IP connection used with the standard Web configuration and VNC clients, the modem creates a one-to-one connection between the SV1115IPEXT and the computer you are using to manage the host computer that is essentially private, as it bypasses the public Internet completely.
Connecting a Modem The SV1115IPEXT will work with virtually any Hayes-compatible modem that recognizes the standard AT command set.
Modem configuration Although most connections will work appropriately with the default settings on SV1115IPEXT, manual changes can be made. To do so: Login to the Web interface as Admin. Click Modem, listed on the left side of the main page. You will then be presented with the Modem Option menu (see above). Make the following changes to enable and configure the modem connection. • Enable modem connections (PPP) via serial port/modem: select Enabled.
Configuring the Remote Connection This section describes how to configure a typical Windows dial-up session to access the modem connection on the SV1115IPEXT. The instructions here relate to a Windows XP configuration; other versions of Windows are similar. 1. Open My Network Places from the desktop or the Start menu. 2. Click View network connections. 3. Click Create a new connection under Network Tasks. 4. The New Connection Wizard window will open. Click Next. 5.
Accessing the Web Interface Once a dial-up connection has been established, you can access the Web interface or start a VNC session using the following IP address: https://99.99.99.99 You can now login to the Web interface (and/or VNC session) normally. Note that the remote machine (the one you dialed from) is automatically assigned the IP address 99.99.99.100 for the PPP session. This, and the IP address of the SV1115IPEXT, cannot be modified.
Expecting a modem, if human, type admin password (Or start PPP) Type the password for user admin and press Enter. The password will not appear on the screen. The configuration menu will appear. Make the changes you wish or press ‘q’ and Enter to exit and leave the modem connection active. Troubleshooting Guide The following messages will appear in the system log on the Status screen in the Web interface and may help to diagnose problems with the modem configuration.
Serial Remote Control operation Background The SV1115IPEXT offers a unique way to expand the functionality of the base product. Using the integrated R-Port on the rear panel, you can manage up to 8 serial devices using a specialized daisy-chain technology. The SV1115IPEXT includes integrated control functionality that allows you to monitor and configure serial devices using the interactive Web interface.
Name/Description: An identifier for the R-Port module. Like the number assignment, it is for ease of administration only. Baud (bps): This is the communication speed for the device, and the setting here must match the setting on the module itself. All common baud rates between 300 and 115,200 bps are supported. Mode: Sets the character framing scheme that the SV1115IPEXT will use with the R-Port module.
Advanced Configuration Using the Integrated SSH Shell In most cases, configuring the SV1115IPEXT to the same settings as the R-Port devices you are connecting should allow the devices to work with a minimum amount of configuration. However, you can also change the default settings on each R-Port device to fit your preferences and the needs of your application. If you click the Connect… button next to the device you want to configure, two new windows will appear.
Remote Login via SSH You can also use a standard SSH client to access the R-Port options if you wish to avoid using the Java-based SSH client in the Web interface. Simply use your SSH client (several freeware packages are available for download, along with commercial applications) and connect to the IP address of the SV1115IPEXT using port 22 (default). Log in to the SSH session as admin using the same password as the Web interface.
About Security Certificate Warnings What is a security certificate? Sites that employ secure TCP/IP (Internet) connections include a certificate that confirms that users are connecting to a legitimate site and are not being redirected without their knowledge. Certificates are issued by trusted third parties called Certificate Authorities (CAs) and contain essential details about a site that must match the information supplied to your Web browser.
Installing the new certificate… The following instructions detail how to install the certificate from the SV1115IPEXT onto your local computer (in this case, when using Internet Explorer with Windows XP). 1. Open your Web browser and go to the SV1115IPEXT login screen. Click the Update security certificate link. 2. When prompted, choose Open. 3. A Window will appear that offers information about the certificate. Click Install Certificate. 4. The Certificate Import Wizard will appear.
Troubleshooting Forgotten master password. You can reset the master password using the serial interface on the unit. Use the ‘S’ command, and type a new password. The old password is not required for this procedure. Remote mouse and local mouse don’t line up. Use the Mouse resync command in the main menu or press the Resync button on the Bribar. If the mouse pointers still don’t line up, verify that mouse acceleration has been disabled.
Mouse performance is erratic when using the GNOME or KDE desktop in a Linux X-Window environment. The mouse controls in GNOME and KDE environments offer both an acceleration and sensitivity setting. The following directions correct this issue, and apply to Red Hat Fedora Core 2, but should be similar for other distributions that use GNOME or KDE: 1. Click the Launch menu icon. 2. Choose Preferences > Mouse. 3. Click the Motion tab. 4. Set the Acceleration bar to the setting immediately left of center. 5.
Supported Protocols Service Description Benefit SSH Secure Shell May be used to securely “tunnel” VNC and HTTP protocols. HTTP Web redirector (to HTTPS) Convenience server to redirect all web traffic to encrypted port. Clear-text HTTP is not supported SNMP SNMP agent (UDP) Allows integration with existing SNMP network management systems. HTTPS SSLTLS Encrypted web control Secure control and management of the device and attached system. Screen snapshots may be downloaded.
Specifications 2 x PS/2 female 1 x DE-15 VGA female 3 x USB type A Console Connectors (Local) 2 x RJ45 (WAN/LAN) 2 x DB9 serial (female/male) 1 x R-Port 2 x DC power connector 2 x PS/2 female Host Connectors 1 x DE-15 VGA female 1 x USB type B LEDs Power, R-Port, WAN/LAN Link, USB, Video Maximum Number of Simultaneous Users 1 Maximum Video Resolution 1600x1200 @ 85Hz Security 128-bit SSL Ethernet 10/100 BaseTX Cascadable Yes Rack Mountable Yes (optional) Supported Interfaces PS/2, USB Po
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