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1. Password f Backup Restore Filename Choose Upload progress Password SelectAll C User amp ccount C UserSelect Options Y Device Information Y Operating Mode v Security v amp ccount amp Close APC bu Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Backup To backup the device s settings 1 In the Password field enter a password for the file Setting a password is optional If you do not set one the file can be restored without specifying a password If you do set a password make a note of it since you will need it to be able to restore the file 2 Click Backup 3 When asked what you want to do with the file select Save to disk then save it in a convenient location KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 67 Restore To restore a previous backup 1 Click Browse navigate to the file and select it If you renamed the file you can leave the new name There is no need to return it to its original name If you set a password when you created the file enter it in the Password field 2 Select as many of the presented options as you wish to restore 3 Click Restore After the file is restored a message appears to inform you that the procedure succeeded Restore Values The Restore Values page lets you restore certain configuration changes that were made to the KVMO216A switch back to their original factory default values Firmware La 2 R Lo User Management Device Managem
2. ah KVMO0215A Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration e wal 02 wal 03 _ sd 04 iin wal 05 roperty gt al 06 Status wal 07 Associated Online Mountable E eh Adapter Type KVM LUSBVM aal 10 Power Adapter Version V1 1 103 wal 11 Management a 12 ad 13 m Properties ad 14 Access Made eee Mil ae Pot 0S win DS Language fEngishUS y Cable Length Shot Scan SY Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 User Type Explanation Port OS Specify the operating system that the server on the connected port is using Choices are Win Mac Sun and Other The default is Win OS Language Specify the OS language being used by the server on the connected port Select from the available choices in the list The default is English US Cable Length Specify the length of the Cat5e cable that is used to connect the server to the port Choices are Short less than 10 m Medium 10 25 m and Long greater than 25 m The default is Short Cable length can affect video quality Generally shorter cables offer better quality This setting is designed to compensate for longer or shorter cable lengths Find the setting that best suits your connection Access Mode Define how the port is to be accessed when multiple users have logged on Exclusive The first user to switch to the port
3. PF 07 Outlet 7 sd 15 PF 08 Outlet 8 A 16 A 17 sel 18 sd 19 wal 20 kal 21 sa 22 amp 23 sd 24 sd 25 A 26 bl 27 amp 28 bal 29 A 30 bal 31 wal 32 EJ Rack PDU EN BladeServer Mf Group View 3 Group a Ungroup m On 1 Off E Reboot APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 26 PDU View 1s the default page view All PDU devices and outlets connected to the switch are listed under the Name column Outlets that are synchronized or that belong to groups have a green power outlet icon in front of their names Click an outlet s green icon to display other outlets with which it synchronizes or is grouped Click the green outlet again to close the information display The Description column displays the KVM port associated with the outlet Action Buttons On Sends a Power On signal to the selected outlet s Off Sends a Power Off signal to the selected outlet s Sends a Reboot signal to the selected outlet s KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Outlet Groups Group and Ungroup El Mh KVM2132P wal 01 kal 02 kal 03 wal 04 kal 05 kal 06 wal 07 kal 08 wal 09 kal 10 wal 11 kal 12 ka 13 kal 14 kal 15 kal 15 kal 17 kal 18 kal 13 wal 20 bal 21 sal 22 kal 23 Al 24 kal 25 Al 26 kal 27 kal 28 kal 23 kal 30 sd 31 bal 32 Lat User Management Device Management og
4. Configuration User Management Minimum Username Length Minimum Password Length Password Must Contain At Least One Upper Case One Lower Case One Number Disable Duplicate Login APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Check the Enable check boxes to set the Login Failures policy Explanation Set the number of consecutive failed attempts permitted from a remote computer The default is 5 Set the time a remote computer must wait before attempting to login after exceeding the allowed failures The default is 3 minutes longer be locked out Lock Account If enabled after the allowed failures are exceeded the user is automatically locked out No logins from the failed username and password will be accepted The default is enabled Lock Client PC If enabled after the allowed failures are exceeded the computer attempting to log in is automatically locked out No logins from that computer will be accepted The default is enabled Note This function relates to the client computer s IP If the IP is changed the computer will no Note If Login Failures is not enabled users can attempt to log in an unlimited number of times For security purposes enable this function and enable the lockout policies 56 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Account Policy System administrators can set policies governing usernames and passwords Minimum Username Sets the minimum number of characters required for a username Values
5. 3 In the User notebook that opens select the Devices tab R Device Management Log Maintenance User Groups Devices ie Users 2 administrator Config Hr HE e I ih KVM0215A A 01 wl 02 sel 03 wal 04 wal 05 wl 06 Al 07 wll 08 wll 09 A 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 aal 14 wal 15 wal 15 x X XIX XIX X X X X XXX XXX xX XM MM MM XIX XIX KM KM MK MX x xX XXX X KX KX KX KX KX K KX KX KX KX X x xX x KX XIX RM KM RM KM MK MM MK fr Save APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 4 Make permission settings for each port Name Each port accessible to the user is listed under the Names column Access Click the icon of the port to be configured and choose the access rights NE Na Access The user can view the remote screen and can perform operations on the remote server from his keyboard and monitor The user can only view the remote screen he cannot perform any Operations on it No Access No access rights the Port will not show up on the User s list on the 2 Main Screen 52 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual USB The USB column is where USB Virtual Media device access rights are listed Click the icon of the port to be configured to view the choices e Full Access The User can mount read and write the virtual media e View Only The user can only read already mounted virtual media data Config Permit or restrict a
6. Offline 16 KVMOZTEA Offline CD abs di opes Ente J Connect amp Scan MK Filter APC Du Schneider Electric V1 0 070 The following attributes are listed for each device Port Number the port s number on the switch Port Name if a name has been assigned to a port it displays here Device Name if a name has been assigned to the switch it displays here e Status the current status of the port online or offline Note The sort order of the information displayed can be changed by clicking the column headings You can access a port from the main panel by double clicking anywhere on its line entry or selecting it anywhere on its line entry and clicking Connect at the bottom right of the page 24 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Port Level When a port is selected in the Sidebar the Connections page displays the port connection and configuration options The screen is divided into three major panels Status The Status Panel displays the port s current status information including whether the port is online or offline and if the port is mountable Click the Connect button to view the port display Associated Links The Associated Links panel displays ports that have been associated with the currently selected port Associations are configured on the Port Access Port Configuration Associated Links page Power Management Power manage On Off Reboot a PDU connected to the KVM switch and a device conne
7. 20 kal 21 sl 22 wel 23 wal 24 kal 25 kal 26 wel 27 sd 28 sl 23 sel 30 A 31 kal 32 E Sir Rack PDU FT 01 Outlet 1 FT 02 Outlet 2 MY 03 Outlet 3 FT 04 Outlet 4 FF 05 Outlet 5 y Scan HH Arnau Mode M Filter User Management Device Management og Maintenance Download Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration Port Station Dutlet Status Property PDLI1 Rack PDU 01 Qutlet 1 ON PDU1 Rack PDU 02 Outlet 2 ON Associated Link Power Management Synchronization o Configuration 4P Add Remove APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Note This page is only available when a PDU device is connected to the switch Adding Removing Associations 1 2 3 4 Click Add The PDU Mapping dialog box opens a list of all the outlets available for association Check the outlet or outlets you want to associate with the port Click OK To disassociate an outlet from a port select 1t in the main panel and click Remove KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 43 Configuration Configure an outlet s settings by clicking the Configuration button to open the PDU Outlet Configuration dialog box 2 Lat 1 Uzer Management Deuice Management og Maintenance ih KVM2132P Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration wal 01 2 wal 03 Status al 04 Port Status
8. 66 Adapter Firmware Upgrade Recovery 66 Backup Hestor e cir gusce baa rue a 67 Backup 25x as 67 Restore coe een 68 Restore Vallesz a oo aR A a he 68 POU OPEralON ers OS Connecting to a Port eellelreereen 69 POM Toolbar ai x acea Rods iaa 70 Toolbar ICONS zarte eroe etra ee die eed 70 Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching 70 Auto Scanning obi een tec in ooa da tbe he uud ee ez 71 Skip Mode 2 2 vREERIRRE RES a fee 71 Recalling the Port Access Page 72 GUI Hotkey SUMMAry occccc es 72 Keyboard Emulati0D 0oo ooooooocoon es 73 Mac Keyboard coxis E N ac 9 ATT u 73 Sound evbOAId buon oa 74 IV KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual KVM Server Module Configuration and Operation 75 Configuration Operation KVM SERIAL Pin Assignments 000 00 eee eee eee 76 Supported PDUs Factory Default SettingS 00 cece ee 77 Troubleshooting Specifications KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual General Information Overview The KVM0216A KVM switch allows IT administrators to access and control multiple computers from two KVM keyboard monitor and mouse consoles Operators working at up to two consoles can independently and simultaneously control up to 16 computers in a single level installation up to 256 in a two level in
9. Click on another item on the main page to close this page 16 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual User Interface Once you have successfully logged in the KVMO216A switch s user interface main page opens S gt gt 3 User Management Device Management Log Maintenance gt a RE Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Cg figuration sd 01 sd 02 Port Number Port Name Device Name Stafus sed 03 01 KVMO0216A Offline ad 04 02 KVMO215A Offline ad 05 03 KVMOZ2164 Offline sd 06 04 KVMO216A Offline ad 07 05 KVMO216A Offline ad 08 06 KVMO215A Offline ad 09 07 KVMO215A Offline ad 10 08 KWMO2164 Offline sd 11 09 KVMO216A Offline aa 12 10 KVMD21B Offline ad 13 11 KVMD21B Offline ad 14 12 KVMO215A Offline ad 15 13 KVMD215A Offline sd 16 14 KVMO215A Offline 15 KVMO218A Offline 3 16 KVMO2164 Offline 944 Double click or press Enter e Connect E Scan Mf Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1441 0 070 Tab Bar Contains the KVMO216A switch s main operation categories The items that appear in the tab bar are determined by the user s type and the authorization options that were selected when the user s account was created Menu Bar Contains operational sub categories that pertain to the item selected in the tab bar The items that appear in the menu bar are determined by the user s type and the authorization options that were selected when t
10. EB Reboot FH Array Mode M Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 28 Click the PDU View button to go to the PDU View page To delete a group select it in the main panel then click Delete at the bottom of the page e Select a group in the main panel then click Ungroup to remove all outlets from that group This is a shortcut to remove all outlets at once To power manage a group of outlets first select the group s in the main panel then click the appropriate power button KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Outlet Settings When an outlet is selected in the Port Access page Sidebar the Outlet Settings page opens A User Management Device Management og Maintenance Ej ih KVM2132P History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Outlet Settings cd Dutlet Property ad 03 Station Rack PDU Dutlet Outlet 1 kal 04 TEN A ka 05 On O OF Reboot 49 Configuration wel 06 kal 07 ka 08 ka 03 sa 10 ka 11 xd 12 kal 13 ual 14 ka 15 wal 16 kal 17 kal 18 ual 19 ka 20 bal 21 bal 22 bal 23 bal 24 ka 25 ka 26 ka 27 ka 28 ka 23 ka 30 ka 31 kal 32 E Siw Rack PDU m 02 Outlet 2 M 03 Outlet 3 E 04 Outlet 4 FT 05 Outlet 5 Scan FH AmayMode Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 The Outlet Properties panel displays the name of the PDU that the
11. Maintenance Download Device Monitor History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access E D S Group 5 PDU1 03 Outlet 3 PDU1 04 Outlet 4 zu Rack PDU EH BladeServer m Scan FH Array Mode Mf Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 To create an outlet group select the outlets to include in the group 2 Click Group to open the Outlet Group dialog box 3 Select the group a If the outlets will belong to a new group give 1t a name in the text field b If the outlets will belong to an existing group select the group in the central panel 4 Click Save To remove outlets from groups Select them in the main panel then click Ungroup KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Delete a Ungroup m On m Off B Reboot 1 0 070 27 The Main Panel Group View Lat User Management Device Management og Maintenance lh KVM2132P Device Monitor History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access wel 01 sel 02 kal 03 Al 04 kal 05 Al 06 kal 07 kal 08 kal 09 kal 10 wel 11 kal 12 kal 13 kal 14 ka 15 kal 15 ka 17 ka 18 kal 19 kal 20 ka 21 kal 22 sl 23 kal 24 kal 25 kal 26 kal 27 kal 28 kal 29 kal 30 kal 31 kal 32 E FT A Group PDU1 03 Outlet 3 PDU1 04 Dutlet 4 l Rack PDU 88 BladeServer Scan NP PDU View Delete 2 Ungroup U On U Of
12. a check in the check box only the ports that have their attached devices powered on display in the tree Search If you enter a search string and click Search only port names that match the search string display in the tree Wildcards for single characters for multiple characters and the keyword or are supported so that more than one port can appear in the list Example 1 If you enter Web both Web Server 1 and Web Server 2 show up in the list 2 If you enter W or M 2 both Web Server 1 and Mail Server 2 show up in the list Click to close the filter dialog KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 23 KVM Devices and Ports Connections Page For KVM switches the Connections page displays port status information at the device level and port connection configuration options at the port level Device Level When a KVM switch is selected in the Sidebar the Connections page displays a list of ports for the device that the user is authorized to access or view E E Uzer Management Device Management Maintenance Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration PartName KYMOZTEA Offline 02 KWMOZTEA Offline 03 KWMOZTEA Offline D4 KVMBZTEA Offline 05 KVMB2TEA Offline DE KVMO2TEA Offline 07 KVMO2TEA Offline 08 KVMBD215 Offline 09 KWMOZTEA Offline 10 KVMO2TEA Offline 11 KVMD2TEA Offline 12 KVMO2TEA Offline 13 KVMB TEA Offline 14 KVMO2TGA Offline 15 KVMB2TEA
13. apply to all members of the group instead of just one member See Assigning Device Permissions From the User s Notebook on page 52 to make device assignments KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Device Management Device Information The Device Management page opens with the top level KVMO216A switch selected in the Sidebar and the Device Information item selected on the menu bar Configuration User Management le Jer Maintenance Device Information Operating Made Security Date Time General Device Name EM M027 Ep Firmware Version 1 0 07 Environment Information Power Supply Detection Power Supply 1 5 Power Supply Z p Save 9 Coe APC bu Schneider Electric Y1 B O70 General The General section of the Device Information page displays the name firmware version and network configuration of the selected device Environment The lower panel displays the device s environment information The icons for Power Supply 1 and Power Supply 2 display in gray when there is no power to the power supply They display in blue when power is present When this function is enabled there is a check in the checkbox if there is only one source of power the switch will beep constantly as a warning A message opens on the Local Console asking for confirmation that only one power source is intended 54 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual If only one source of power is intended there are two ways to
14. are from 1 16 The Length default is 3 Minimum Password Sets the minimum number of characters required for a password Values are from 0 16 0 means no password is required Users can login with only a Username The default is 3 Password Must Contain Checking any of these items requires users to include at least one uppercase letter one At Least lowercase letter or one number in their password Note This policy only affects user accounts created after this policy has been enabled and password changes to existing user accounts Users accounts created before this policy was enabled are not affected Disable Duplicate Login Check this to prevent users from logging in with the same account at the same time Mode Enable Local Virtual Media Enabling Local Virtual Media allows USB storage peripherals CD DVD HD flash drives etc connected to the KVM switch to act as if installed on a remote system Disable Authentication If Disable Authentication is checked no authentication procedures are used to check users attempting to log in Users gain Administrator access to the switch by entering the username and password Note Enabling this setting is dangerous and should be used under special circumstances KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual 57 Date Time Set the KVMO0216A switch time parameters from the Date Time dialog page EN Kia Configuration S d User Management lanager ag Maintenance Device Inform
15. has exclusive control over the port No other users can view the port The Time out function does not apply to ports with this setting Occupy The first user to switch to the port has control over the port Additional users may view the port s video display If the user controlling the port is inactive for longer than the time set in the Time out box the first user to send keyboard or mouse input after the port has been released gets to occupy the port e Share Users simultaneously share control over the port Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically Users can take advantage of the Message Board which allows users to communicate with each other regarding control of the keyboard and mouse or keyboard mouse and video of a Share port Make the configuration choices and click Save to close the dialog box 22 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Port Outlet Naming In large installations with many devices ports and outlets administrators and users with port configuration permission can give each port or outlet a name To assign modify or delete a name 1 Click once on the item you want to edit wait a second then click again Note 1 This is not a double click It involves two separate clicks A double click will switch you to the device attached to the port 2 Right click on the port you want to edit then select Rename in the popup box that opens or highlight the port and press F2 2 After a seco
16. majority of serial console devices KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 75 Flow Control Choose how the data flow will be controlled Choices are None Hardware and XON XOFF Set this to match the flow control setting of the serial console device Default is None Note None is only supported for baud rates of 9600 and lower For baud rates greater than 9600 you must choose Hardware or XON XOFF Access Mode Set the serial console device s access mode Choices are Share Occupy and Exclusive Default is Share See Access Mode on page 22 for information regarding this function 4 When you have finished making your selections click Save Operation To operate the device connected to the port in the Port Access page double click the port to establish a serial connection to the device KVM SERIAL Pin Assignments Pin assignments for the KVM SERIAL Server Module are given in the table below et DCI IA es o3 BA Supported PDUs Supported PDUS that can be connected to the KVM switch e AP79xx e APSOxx e AP86xx 76 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Factory Default Settings The default settings are as follows Setting Default OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Port ID Display Port Number Name Screen Blanker O Minutes disabled R os Accessible Ports Super Administrators Full for all ports All other users None for all ports Troubleshooting GL Erratic Operation The KVM switc
17. or close to cancel KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 31 9 The PDU is added to the list P e Haintenance Download El ig KvM2132P Ela POU Devices EN BladeServer Add Modify APC by Schneider Electric Delete ld Save amp Close v1 0 07D 32 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual History The History page provides a record of each time that a port was accessed It provides quick access to the most recently used ports Access a port shown in the main panel by double clicking it a L d E de User Management Device Management Maintenance Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration 201040101 01 44 37 E 09 20700101 00 56 24 EVMO2T BA 01 2010 07 01 00 56 13 EVMO21 BA 16 2010 07 01 00 54 18 EVMO21 BA 10 2010 07 01 00 53 03 EVMO21 BA 07 2010 07 01 00 50 29 EVMO21 BA 02 2010 07 01 00 50 13 EVMO21 BA 05 2010 01 01 00 43 41 QD Doubleclick orpress Enter Clear History amp scan MF Filter APC by Schneider Electric T1 0 070 If there are more entries than room on the screen a scroll bar lets you scroll up and down to see the entire record To clear the record and start over click the Clear History button at the bottom right of the page Note Click the column headings to change the sort order of the information displayed KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Favorites The Favorites page is similar to a bookma
18. port operation modes Occupy Exclusive and Share enable flexible computer and access rights management between the two consoles Hot plugging adds the ability to add or remove components without powering off the KVM switch The KVM switch supports automatic ID recognition of the KVM Cable Adapter server module series Using the new adapter cables server modules with ID means it is not required to change cable configuration settings when moving cables from port to port Device ID and attributes are stored in the adapter cables server modules allowing you to hot swap port connections without having to reconfigure attributes e Supports up to 64 user accounts e Auto scanning provides hands free monitoring of selected devices at variable rates Broadcast Mode sends commands from the console to all computers allowing you to perform operations such as software installation upgrades shutdowns etc on them simultaneously Dual power is available on the KVM switch Power cords plugged into separate power sources ensure power to the switch if one power sources fails e The PDU connection port allows administrators to boot or reboot servers KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Safety Read all of these instructions Save them for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device A DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not use the device near water Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug th
19. stop the beeping Disable power supply warnings permanently by un checking the checkbox e Confirm your intention in the dialog box to disable the warning temporarily The warning function will return after the next system reset The default for this function is disabled Operating Mode 2 e Maintenance Mode sable Console Keyboard Language English US b Save amp Close 1 0 070 APC by Schneider Electric The Operating Mode page is used to set working parameters Choose the Keyboard Mouse Broadcast setting from the list If Keyboard Broadcast is enabled your keystrokes will be duplicated on all the attached servers currently in the Sidebar If Mouse Broadcast is enabled your mouse movements and clicks will be duplicated on all attached servers currently in the Sidebar Note 1 On a KVM switch cascaded from the Parent KVM switch only one port can perform a Keyboard Mouse broadcast at a time 2 For Mouse Broadcast you and all the servers must be running the same OS all the monitors must have the same resolution and all the screens must have an identical layout The Console Keyboard Language setting lets you choose which keyboard mapping is being used by the Local Console keyboard KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 55 Security Login Failures For increased security the Login Failures section allows administrators to govern what happens when a user fails to log in successfully
20. the Sidebar the Main panel looks similar to the one below e c gt s L User M anagement Device M anagement og Maintenance Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration Access Information amp administrator amp scan SP Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 To filter the User or Group name enter the name partial name or partial name then press ENTER Only the Users and Groups whose names correspond to the entry appear in the list Wildcards for single characters for multiple characters and the keyword or are supported All Users and Groups appear in the list Permitted Only Users and Groups with configuration permissions appear in the list WE Only Users and Groups that do not have configuration permissions appear in the list 38 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Port Level If a port is chosen in the Sidebar the Main panel looks similar to the one below 2 1 a User Management Device Management og Maintenance wh KVMO2164 Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration Access Information wall 03 wal 04 wal 05 wal 06 wl 07 wal 08 wil 09 wal 10 wal 11 wd 12 wl 13 wel 14 wal 15 wll 16 Mount USB Config Nal ae ae a v v amp administrator APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Name To filte
21. to regain normal control of the keyboard To exit Auto Scan Mode press ESC or the SPACEBAR Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan Mode Skip Mode Switch ports in order to monitor the servers manually Dwell on a particular port for as long as needed as opposed to Auto Scanning which automatically switches after a fixed interval The Skip Mode hotkeys are the four Arrow keys Their operation is explained in the table below Action NS Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it Skips from the current port to the first accessible port that comes after it Skips from the current port to the very first accessible port on the installation BEEN Skips from the current port to the very last accessible port on the installation KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual 71 72 Recalling the Port Access Page To dismiss the toolbar and bring back the Port Access page do one of the following 1 Tap the OSD Hotkey once 2 From the toolbar click the icon that recalls the Port Access page see Toolbar Icons on page 70 The toolbar closes and the Port Access Page opens GUI Hotkey Summary The table presents a summary of GUI Hotkey actions after you have accessed a port See User Preferences on page 36 to set the GUI Hotkey Open the Toolbar Click the GUI Hotkey twice Open the Port The Toolbar is open Click the GUI Hotkey once Access Page The Toolbar is not open Click the GUI Hotkey thre
22. 0 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Log The KVM0216A switch logs all the events that take place on it To view the contents of the log click the Log tab The device s Log Information page opens User Management Device Management Maintenance Ei mh KVMO216A Log ls A 01 wal 02 i Log Information ad 03 2011 01 0100 15 58 Least administrator User administrator modified user 123456 account ad 04 2011 01 01 00 15 39 Least administrator User administrator create account for user 123456 za 05 2011701701 00 11 17 Least System USB device id 0813e018 type 0x8 a 06 2011 01 0100 11 13 Least administrator User administrator unmounted virtual media on port 01 ad 07 2011 01 0100 11 02 Least administrator User administrator mounted virtual media on port 01 wal 08 2011 01 01 00 02 15 Most administrator Local user administrator logged in console 1 wal 09 2011 01 01 00 02 00 Most administrator Local user administrator logged out console 1 Online time 00 01 07 a 10 2011 01 01 00 00 52 Most administrator Local user administrator logged in console 1 adl 11 2011 01 0100 00 07 Least System USB device id 0 13e018 typez0 8 wal 12 2011 01 01 00 00 00 Most System Loading system setting wl 13 sal 14 wal 15 sl 16 amp j gl Rack PDU AP8958 J Pause Qj ClearLog lr ExpotLog SP Filter amp Scan Y Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Log Information The Log Information page displays even
23. 4 B e me BO amm KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual One bus Cascaded Tiering Diagram aem0423a 12 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Hardware Setup Cable Length Considerations 1 Note KVM server modules are also referred to as KVM adapter cables e Do not exceed 66 feet 20m between the switch and the local monitor e The distance between the First Level Parent KVM switch and the Second Level Child KVM switch must not exceed 98 feet 30m e To support a resolution of 1280x1024 the recommended maximum distance between the KVM switch and the KVM server module is 164 feet 50m e The total distance between any KVM switch and any KVM server module in the installation for example between the first level parent KVM switch and a third level KVM server module cannot exceed 164 feet 50m Hot Plugging The KVM switch supports hot plugging Components can be removed and added by unplugging and re plugging cables from the ports without shutting the unit down 1 Note The server s Operating System must support hot plugging for this function to work pr
24. D OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES OR UPDATES WITH RESPECT TO OR IN THE CONTENT OF THE PUBLICATION OR THE FORMAT THEREOF AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE Copyright intellectual and all other proprietary rights in the content including but not limited to software audio video text and photographs rests with American Power Conversion Corporation or its licensors All rights in the content not expressly granted herein are reserved No rights of any kind are licensed or assigned or shall otherwise pass to persons accessing this information This Publication shall not be for resale in whole or in part Contents General Information ener nnunnnnnrunnunnunns 1 OVerVIe Wi o te 1 Features 2s a ea ee ea eee 1 rij C 2 Taking Delivery aiu mo e ers 3 INVENIOIV 24 254 rm 3 Requirements 1 2 12 0 rr ec aa 4 Consoles M NER ER ROTER TERRIER 4 COMPUTCIS fete is 4 KVM Server Modules and cables 4 Supported Operating Systems 4 Maximum Server connections eer rne 4 Componehls 3c eue Ecko aura a 5 Front VIEW loa se ae ied 5 Hear VIEW is ti XE lake 5 ee eee Ese EL 6 Installation szene ae a Ec 1 DVEWIEW c catis a s een 7 Hack MOUNUNG iii eier 7 Rack Mounting Front 000 eee es 7 Rack Mounting Rear oocoocooooo nenn nn
25. EN sers ku dex sa WEN Rd ERR RES md d ss 25 PDU Devices Device Monitor Page 26 The Main Panel Group View 28 Outlet Settings 2 40 dct ote Hp Cbr ee eS DE ud e Ee 29 Adding a PDU in the KVM GUI main page 30 FUSION so oru tu Sao deg ae ars reddi is 33 av ONC Saat sio uer a CIC o Howe da d 34 Adding a Favorite 22 2 322 2 ea 34 Modifying a Favorite au use ea 35 USEr Prelerences cua Z E a ee eee Eam OE les 36 SESSIONS acorralado 37 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual ACCOSS curs cote incen clus mq a MERE ce epos E ee M cut Tp 38 Device Lev l 5 125 A Rr oes ee pio 38 POHL Level 5 222 jacket a E ER Race race a ee era a oe qos 39 Port Configuration sss s s EET R3 SE e SURE ROS dae 40 Device Level ica URN 40 Port RAT ra ae Erna 41 Port Properties cria aaa dada 41 Associated LinkS 4 anne 42 Power Management nn nn eee 43 User Management esses 49 USO udU Edad ui iui ELK REM c LM Ed E E 46 Adding USGIS mu a Serene enews en 46 Modifying User Accounts leeer 48 Deleting User Accounts lll 48 GEIOUDS 222203123 are ea 49 Creating Groups ex by eLSe Ha ek 49 Modifying Groups a sits tower Dux sd eee ee ax 49 Deleting Groups urge dona on e de de e o es 49 Users and Groups leeren 50 Assigning Users to a Group Fro
26. In the User page that comes up make your changes then click Save Note See Users and Groups on page 50 and see Device Management on page 54 for details Deleting User Accounts 1 In the main panel select the user s name 2 Click Delete 3 Click OK KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Groups Device access rights apply to any member of the group and can be set for the group instead of each user individually Multiple groups allow some users access to specific devices while restricting other users Creating Groups 1 Select Groups in the Sidebar 2 Select the Group tab and click Add at the bottom of the panel to open the Group notebook 3 Enter the information in the fields a Group Name A maximum of 16 characters s allowed b Description Any additional information about the user A maximum of 63 characters is allowed c Permissions Permissions and restrictions for groups are set by checking the boxes These are the same permissions as the ones specified for Users see Users on page 46 4 Assign users to the group by selecting the Members tab Assign the group s port access rights by selecting the Devices tab Note This step can be skipped now and come back to later to add more groups and assign users 5 When the selections have been made click Save 6 When the Operation Succeeded message appears click OK 7 Click Group in the Sidebar to return to the main screen The new group appears in the
27. Maintenance allows a user to perform all the Maintenance operations available under the Maintenance tab see Maintenance on page 63 Enabling System Log allows a user to access the system log see Log on page 61 Enabling View Only limits users to only viewing the display of connected devices They cannot control port access or input any keyboard or mouse signals to the devices they view Note For ordinary users in addition to enabling Device Management Port Configuration and Maintenance permissions the user must also be given those rights for each device and port that he will be allowed to manage see Device Assignment on page 52 Status Control the user s account and access to the installation Disable Account Suspend a user s account without deleting it It can be reinstated Select Account never expires for unlimited time for the account To limit the amount of time that the account remains in effect select Account expires on and enter an expiration date To require a user to change his password at the next logon select User must change password at next logon The administrator can give the user a temporary password to log in for the first time and then let the user set the password of his choice for future logins To make a password permanent so that the user cannot change it to something else select User cannot change password For security purposes administrators may want users to change their passwords fr
28. Offline al 05 al 05 al 07 sel 08 wal 03 Associated Link a 10 Link Port zl 11 ual 12 Port Number Port Name e Connect sa 13 ual 14 kal 15 sal 16 kal 17 ka 18 zl 13 sel 20 sad 21 sa 22 ual 23 ual 24 r Power Management wal 25 Status sel 26 sad 27 PDLI1 Rack PDU 01 Outlet 1 ON Ea 28 PDU1 Rack PDU 02 Outlet 2 ON Al 29 L Off wal 30 wll 31 sal 32 B Reboot Sir Rack PDU 01 Outlet 1 Synchronization S synchronizatio elect All E 02 Outlet 2 M 03 Outlet 3 75 04 Outlet 4 M 05 Outlet 5 Scan FH ArrayMode Mf Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Power On Delay Set the amount of time the PDU waits after the Power Button is clicked before turning on the computer attached to the corresponding outlet The default delay time is 0 seconds The maximum is 7200 seconds Power Off Delay Set the amount of time the PDU device waits after the Power button is clicked before shutting down the computer attached to the corresponding outlet The default delay time is 0 seconds The maximum delay time is 7200 seconds Power Reboot Delay e Set the amount of time the PDU waits after the computer is shutdown before turning on the computer attache to the corresponding outlet The default delay time is 5 seconds The maximum delay time is 60 seconds 44 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual User Management When
29. Schneider Electric O User Manual KVM Switch KVMO216A and American Power Conversion Legal Disclaimer The information presented in this manual is not warranted by the American Power Conversion Corporation to be authoritative error free or complete This publication is not meant to be a substitute for a detailed operational and site specific development plan Therefore American Power Conversion Corporation assumes no liability for damages violations of codes improper installation system failures or any other problems that could arise based on the use of this Publication The information contained in this Publication is provided as 1s and has been prepared solely for the purpose of evaluating data center design and construction This Publication has been compiled in good faith by American Power Conversion Corporation However no representation is made or warranty given either express or implied as to the completeness or accuracy of the information this Publication contains IN NO EVENT SHALL AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS CONTRACT REVENUE DATA INFORMATION OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION RESULTING FROM ARISING OUT OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PUBLICATION OR THE CONTENT EVEN IF AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION HAS BEEN EXPRESSLY ADVISE
30. Sidebar Group list and in the main panel To expand or collapse the Sidebar Group list If expanded click the minus symbol next to the Users icon to collapse it if it is collapsed click the plus symbol next to the icon The large main panel shows the group s name and the description that was given when the group was created the Status column is inactive Note Click Group in the previous step before adding a new group or the new eroup will replace the group you just finished creating 8 Repeat the procedure to add additional groups Modifying Groups 1 In the Sidebar Group list click the group s name or in the main panel select the group s name 2 Click Modity 3 In the Group notebook make the changes then click Save 1 Note See Users and Groups on page 50 and Device Management on page 54 for details Deleting Groups 1 In the Sidebar click the Groups icon 2 In the main panel select the group s name 3 Click Delete 4 Click OK KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 49 Users and Groups There are two ways to manage users and groups from the Users notebook and from the Group notebook Note Before you can assign users to groups you must first create the groups see page 49 Assigning Users to a Group From the User s Notebook 1 In the Sidebar User list click the user s name or select the user s name in the main panel 2 Click Modify 3 In the User notebook that opens select th
31. age KVM switch s KVM Port number that connects to the Second Stage KVM switch b The second segment from 01 16 represents the Second Stage KVM switch s KVM Port number that connects to the server For example a Port ID of 12 03 refers to a server that is connected to KVM Port 3 of a second level KVM switch connected to KVM Port 12 of the first level KVM switch A server attached to a third level KVM switch has a three segment Port ID Example 12 03 05 Port Selection KVMO216A installations provide two methods to obtain instant access to any computer on your installation Toolbar page 70 and User Interface page 17 PDU Connection Connect the PDU and KVM switch with connection cable AP5641 e The RJI2 connector plugs into the PDU port labeled Serial e The RJ45 connector plugs into the KVM port labeled PDU 14 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Super Administrator Setup Procedures performed by the Super Administrator to set up the KVMO216A switch the first time First Time Setup After the KVM switch is turned on a login prompt appears on the console monitor Since this is the first time you are logging in use the default Username apc and Password ape 1 Note For security purposes changing to a unique Username and Password is recommended After successfully logging in the User Interface main page will open Changing the Super Administrator Login 1 At the top of the screen click t
32. any changes made to the User Preferences settings Change Click Change Password enter the old password and new password in the input boxes enter the new Password password into the Confirm input box then click Save 36 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Sessions The Session page lets the administrator and users with User Management permissions see which users are currently logged into the KVM switch and provides information about each of their sessions 2 L d User Management Device Management M Filter APC by Schneider Electric W1 0 070 Note The Session page is not available for ordinary users 2 Users with User Management permissions can only see the sessions of ordinary users 3 The Category heading lists the type of user logged in SA Super Administrator Admin Administrator Normal user User The Device and Port headings show which device and port the user is currently accessing The Bus ID shows the bus that the user is currently on The administrator can force a user logout by selecting the user and clicking End Session at the bottom of the main panel Note Change the sort order of the information displayed by clicking the column headings KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 37 Access Administrators set user and group access and configuration rights for switches and ports The Access page only appears for those users with User Management permissions Device Level If a switch is chosen in
33. ation Operating Mode Security Date Time AE AAA Time 00 17 14 Set la Save ad Close APC by Schneider Electric Date and Time 58 1 2 3 4 Click lt lt gt or gt gt to move backward or forward by one month year increments In the calendar click on the day To set the time use the 24 hour HH MM SS format Click Save to save the settings Note The Date and Time must be reset if power is lost or the KVM switch is reset KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual v1 0 070 PDU Devices Adding a PDU in the KVM GUI main page e User Management E e Management Log Rack FOL Devices EH BladeServer Rack PDU Server List ServerName Server Model UserName Scaninterval Rack POU Port Setup Rack POU Server Rack POU Step Rack PDL Step Server Model APTO Server Mame PDU AF7931 UserName apc Password us Scan Interval 10 Min Rack POU Port Delete la Save ES Close American Power Conversion Corp all rights reserved From the Device Management tab select the PDU devices and click Add Enter the information in the page that opens 4 1 From the PDU Model list select the PDU Model 2 3 User Name Enter the PDU administrator user name Ass gn a name to the PDU Password Enter the password Scan Interval Time interval which KVM inquires outlet status from PDU from 1 to 99 minutes Short int
34. becomes necessary to replace the cords supplied with this package be sure to use cords of at least the same standard as the ones provided Contact your dealer for information about power cords Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury 2 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 4 CAUTION INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do not connect the RJ 11 connector marked UPGRADE to a public telecommunication network Before working on the rack make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack extended to the floor and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack Always load the rack from the bottom up and load the heaviest item in the rack first Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Make sure that al
35. ch to the selected port Use this function when connecting both KVM and serial ports using Server Module KVM SERIAL from a single server to the KVM switch e a p E d User Management Device Management oq Maintenance mh KVMO2164 Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration sl 02 wll 03 wal 04 aal 05 wal 06 wal 07 wal 08 wal 09 wal 10 wl 11 ual 12 aal 13 wal 14 wal 15 wal 15 Scan Am Port Port Name Property Associated Link X Power Management p Add Remove M Filter 42 APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 To associate a port with the currently selected port click Add In the dialog box that opens enter the port s number then click OK The port s number and name appear in the main panel e To remove an unwanted associated port select it in the main panel then click Remove KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Power Management Associate a Rack PDU power outlet with a KVM port on the KVM switch Once an association has been made the power status of the device can be controlled from the Port Access page rather than opening a separate web session to the PDU device Configuration E gh KVM2132P sl 01 4 0 sel 03 wal 04 sel 05 sel 06 wal 07 sel 08 wal 09 sl 10 wel 11 kal 12 sl 13 kal 14 kal 15 kal 15 sl 17 wel 18 A 19 wel
36. cted to one of the PDUs outlets directly from this page instead of selecting them on the PDU device itself Associating outlets with a port is accomplished on the Port Access Port Configuration Power Management page L 1 rd User Management Device Management og Maintenance A KVM2132P Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration A 01 a 03 Status a Port Status Offline wal 06 TEST i kal 07 p E wal 08 wal 09 Associated Link gt a Link Port a 12 Port Number Port Name kal 13 A 14 wel 15 wel 15 wel 17 wel 18 kal 19 wal 20 kal 21 kal 22 E Power Management 0 E Station Outlet Status On ud 27 PDLI1 Rack PDU 01 Outlet 1 ON wd 28 PDU1 Rack PDU 02 Outlet 2 ON ual 29 L Off wal 30 wal 31 wl 32 Eg Reboot E Sin Rack PDU F 01 Outlet 1 N FS 02 Outlet 2 E Syota SelectAll F 03 Outlet 3 F 04 Outlet 4 75 05 Outlet 5 x Scan HB ArayMode SY Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 If more than one outlet is associated with this port click the line entry to select the outlet then click the On Off or Reboot icon e If more than one outlet is associated with this port and you want to power manage several at once use Shift Click for a sequential set or Ctrl Click for a non sequential set to select your group e If mo
37. d restore configuration and account information ping network devices and restore default values Firmware R c R User Management Device Management Log FN Upgrade Main Firmware Upgrade dapters Backup Restore System Operation Firmware File Y Check Main Firmware Version Filename Browse Upload Progress U parade Firmy are APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 64 Main Firmware Upgrade As new versions of the firmware become available they can be downloaded from our website Check the website regularly to find the latest information and packages l Download the new firmware file to a USB flash disk drive and plug it into a USB port on the front of the KVM switch Log in to the KVMO216A switch and click the Maintenance tab The Maintenance tab opens to the Upgrade Main Firmware page 3 Click Browse navigate to the firmware file s location and select the file 4 Click Upgrade Firmware to start the upgrade procedure If you enabled Check Main Firmware Version the current firmware level is compared with that of the upgrade file If the current version 19 equal to or higher than the upgrade version a popup message appears to inform you of the situation and stops the upgrade procedure If you did not enable Check Main Firmware Version the upgrade file is installed without checking the firmware level As the upgrade proceeds
38. debar tree Right click an item to open an options list c User Management Device Management og Maintenance Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration Wh KVM0215A Ul y wal 02 sd 03 wil 04 wal 05 wal 06 wal 07 wal 08 wl 09 sd 10 zd 11 sad 12 Port Name wl 13 wel 14 aal 15 wed 15 Status Part Status Online Mountable Synchronization SelectAll APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Options that may appear User Type Explanation Expand Administrators Users If the device s ports are nested not displayed the dialog box entry is Expand Collapse Click Expand to display the nested ports e If the device s ports are displayed the dialog box entry is Collapse Click Collapse to nest the ports e This item only appears for switches or for ports that have child devices connected to them This has the same effect as clicking the or in the tree structure Copy Administrators Users Only available for ports After selecting Copy you can Paste the port into the Favorites page see Adding a Favorite on page 34 Mount Administrators Users Appears when a USB device is plugged into the switch s front USB port and Unmount allows the device to be mounted and made available to logged in users KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 21 Port Properties User Management Device Management
39. e Groups tab gt f Maintenance User Groups Devices E Users amp administrator Selected Filter Both y IT Active gs p Bs ave APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 In the Available column select the group to which the user will be added Click the Right Arrow to put the group s name into the Selected column Repeat for any other groups to which the user will be added Click Save when finished Note If a user has permissions in addition to the ones assigned to the group the user keeps those permissions in addition to the group ones d WE s 50 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the User s Notebook pu tees ee A up In the Sidebar User list click the user s name or in the main panel select the user s name Click Modify In the User notebook that opens select the Groups tab to open the panel In the Selected column select the group from which the user will be removed Click the Left Arrow to remove the group s name from the Selected column It goes back into the Available column Repeat the steps for any other groups from which the user will be removed 7 When finished click Save Assigning Users to a Group From the Group s Notebook P109 et ae A dst um In the Sidebar Group list click the group s name or in the main panel select the group s name Click Modify In the Group notebook that opens select the Members tab to open th
40. e KVM02164A supports tiering up to 3 levels When the KVM consoles of the first level parent KVM switch invoke the OSD all computers on the tiered KVM installation are listed in the port directory In tiered installations the number of bus connections between a parent and child KVM switch determines the number of users that can simultaneously access the KVM ports of a child switch A bus connection is established by connecting a KVM port on the parent switch to a Tiering port on the child switch The KVM0216A supports a maximum of two bus connections for each tiered switch In a two bus tiered configuration two bus connections between every parent switch and child switch in the installation are created so both KVM consoles on the first level KVM switch can access the KVM ports of any tiered switches at the same time Console connectors of the child switches are inoperable In a one bus tiered configuration only a single bus connection is created between a parent switch and a child switch Only one of the consoles connected to the parent switch has access to a child switch at any time The second console can still control and access the ports of the parent switch Only one console of each child switch 1s available to access the KVM ports on the same level or lower level switch KVM consoles connected to tiered switches cannot access the ports of a parent switch and can perform only port switching and user profile changes No other administrative funct
41. e Management Log Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration A rz Port Property gt Status Associated Port Status Online Mountable Uk Adapter Type KXVM LISBVM Power Adapter Version V1 1 103 Management Properties Access Mode Part OS OS Language English US y Cable Lenath Short v WW Filter 3 APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 In the Properties section select the port property values that match those used by the connected serial console device Bits per second Sets the port s data transfer speed Choices are from 300 38400 drop down the list Baud Rate to see them all Set this to match the baud rate setting of the serial console device Default is 9600 which is a basic setting for many serial console devices Data Bits Sets the number of bits used to transmit one character of data Choices are 7 and 8 Set this to match the data bit setting of the serial console device Default is 8 which is the default for the majority of serial console devices Parity Checks the integrity of the transmitted data Choices are None Odd Even Set this to match the parity setting of the serial console device Default is Odd Stop Bits Indicates that a character has been transmitted Set this to match the stop bit setting of the serial console device Choices are 1 and 2 Default is 1 which is the default for the
42. e device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded The device is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace the outlet Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Always follow local national wiring codes If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS Position system cables and power cables carefully Be sure that nothing rests on any cables Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Use the power cord s supplied with this package If it
43. e page In the Available column select the user to be added to the group Click the Right Arrow to put the user s name into the Selected column Repeat the steps for any other users to be added to the group When finished click Save those permissions in addition to the group permissions 1 Note If a user has permissions in addition to the ones assigned to the group the user keeps Removing Users from a Group From the Group s Notebook E aN ups ce eum In the Sidebar Group list click the group s name or in the main panel select the group s name Click Modify In the Group notebook that opens select the Members tab to open the page In the Selected column select the user that you want to remove from the group Click the Left Arrow to remove the user s name from the Selected column The user s name goes back into the Available column Repeat the steps for any other users to be removed from the group 7 When finished click Save KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 51 Device Assignment When a user logs in to the KVMO216A switch the interface opens to the Port Access page All ports that the user has access to are listed in the Sidebar Access permissions for those ports and the devices connected to them are assigned from the User Management page Assigning Device Permissions From the User s Notebook 1 In the Sidebar User list click the user s name or in the main panel select the user s name 2 Click Modity
44. e times KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard B ROO Ctrl 2 ES o 0 emm o Ctrl 3 uq uq 1 Note When using key combinations press and release the first key CTRL then press and release the activation key KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key Ctrl is used in conjunction with other keys The corresponding functions are shown below PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard em o 008 09 Note When using key combinations press and release the first key CTRL then press and release the activation key 74 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual KVM Server Module Configuration and Operation The KVM SERIAL cable connects a serial device to the KVM switch Configuration To configure the KVM SERIAL Server Module to interact with the connected device you need to set its serial parameters to match the parameters of the device as follows l In the Port Access page Sidebar select the port to which the KVM SERIAL Server Module is connected 2 Select Port Configuration on the menu bar The page opens with the Port Properties tab selected gt 2 User Management Devic
45. east 2 inches 5 1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and 5 inches 12 7 cm at the rear for power cord and cable clearance The switch can be mounted in a 19 1U rack The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack Note The standard rack mount kit package does not include rack mount screws or cage nuts If you need additional rack mount screws or cage nuts contact your rack dealer Use cage nuts not provided for racks that are not pre threaded Rack Mounting Front 1 Position the switch in the front of the rack Align the mounting bracket holes with the holes in the rack 2 Secure the mounting brackets to the rack with the supplied screws aem0372a KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Rack Mounting Rear 1 Remove the brackets from the front of the KVM switch 2 Install the smaller bracket from the front of the unit to the back Install the rack mounting bracket from the inventory to the other side of the rear of the unit 3 Slide the switch into the rack Align the mounting bracket holes with the holes in the rack 4 Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack 2 5 9 5 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 t ud ud 8353 Oo 41 5 U 5 aem0450a Optional KVM to LCD Console Mounting The KVM switch can be mounted to a Rack LCD Console not included See the installation shee
46. ent Log a Upgrade Main Firmware Upgrade Adapters Backup Restore System peration System Operation N Reset Default Values Reboot on exit Apply Q3 Close APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 The functions performed on this page are as follows Clear Port Names Clicking this button removes names that have been assigned to the ports Restore Default Values Clicking this button reverses all Customization page changes made to the KVMO216A switch except for the Port Names as well as the Network Transfer Rate on the Network page and returns the parameters to the original factory default settings e Reset on exit Place a check here and click Apply to have the KVMO216A switch reset itself and implement all the new settings when you log out 68 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Port Operation After logging in the KVM switch opens to the Port Access tab s Connections page with the first KVM switch selected in the sidebar q R a Maintenance Offline KVMO2T BA Offline KVMO2T BA Offline KVMO2T BA Offline KVMO2T BA Offline KVMOZTB A Offline KVMOZTB A Offline KVMOZTB Offline KVMUZTB Offline KVMUZTB Offline KVMUZTBA Offline KYMOziba Offline KVMUZTBA Offline KVMUZTBA Offline KVMUZTB Offline KVMUZTB Offline Double click or press Enter e3 Connect WF Filter APC by Schneider Electric 410 070 Connecting to a Port All the devices ports and outlets t
47. ent must be installed on the computers connected to the KVM0216A KVM ports e A VGA SVGA or multi sync port A Type A USB port or 6 pin Mini DIN keyboard and mouse ports KVM Server Modules and cables e Cat 5e 6 cable is required to connect the KVMO0216A to one of the KVM server modules e The following KVM server modules and cables are required for use with the KVMO216A KVM PS2 Connect to devices with PS 2 ports KVM PS2VM Connect to devices with PS 2 ports virtual media support KVM USB Connect to devices with USB ports KVM USBVM Connect to devices with USB ports virtual media support KVM USBVMCAC Connect to devices with USB ports virtual media and smart card CAC support KVM SERIAL Connect to serial based devices AP5641 Connect a rack PDU to the KVM Optional Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows e Linux e UNIX e Mac e DOS Maximum Server connections Parent Ports Child Ports Servers in a One Bus Servers in a Two Maximum KVM Model Cascaded KVM Cascade Bus Cascade Levels KVM0216A 16 KVM0216A 16 16x 16x 16 4096 8x8x16 1024 3 KVM2116P 16 KVMO0216A 16 16x 16x 16 4096 8x8x 16 1024 3 Not covered in this manual See the User Manuals for this model for more information 4 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Components Front View Item Name Power LED Port LEDs Console Port Reset Switch O Q USB Ports aem0424a Description Illuminated when the unit is p
48. erval is not recommended to minimize impact on Telnet HTTP users accessing the PDU PDU Port 1 or 2 according to the port you made the connection to PDU KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 59 Configuration Page Select a PDU device in the Sidebar to open its Configuration page User Management El mh KVM2132P Configuration Summary E Sin PDU Devices alu Rack PDU Status Power nDelay PowerOffDelay Power Reboot Delay 88 BladeServer S FP S Rack PDU fF 01 Outlet 1 m 5 5 P F 02 Outlet 2 m 5 5 7 fF 03 Outlet 3 m 5 F 04 Outlet 4 m 5 fF 05 Outlet 5 m 0 0 5 Tr 06 Outlet 6 m 0 0 5 E 07 Outlet 7 m 0 0 5 08 Outlet 8 m 0 0 5 ld Save amp Close APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Outlet Configuration Click on a PDU to open a list of choices Click to put a check mark in front of the outlets to be configured Change the setting for any of the selected outlets and each of the selected outlets gets the new setting To select all of the outlets check the box in front of the PDU s name Change the setting for any of the outlets and all of the outlets get the new setting Configure Outlet Time Delay 1 In the Device Management page select the PDU 2 Change delay settings seconds by clicking on the numbers Putting check marks in the boxes in front of the outlets in the list will apply the same setting to all selected 6
49. h needs to be started before any cascaded switches 1 Make sure to power it on before powering on other cascaded switches 2 If the cascaded switch was started before the KVM switch reset or restart the cascaded switch Press and release the Reset switch see Reset Switch on page 5 I have been given an account but I am unable 1 Make sure that you have correctly entered your Username and to log in Password 2 Make sure that the administrator has given you the necessary permission to access the switch The display on the client computer is distorted Switch ports to a port with a different resolution then switch back and performing an Autosync doesn t resolve the problem If the above didn t resolve the problem change the resolution and refresh rate for the system running on the port Afterward you can either run at the new resolution or switch back to the original resolution The Lock Key LEDs on the Control Panel When you first connect the LED display may not accurately reflect the don t accurately reflect the actual locked status LEDs on your keyboard To resolve the problem click the LEDs on the of my keyboard input Control Panel until they match your keyboard Afterward when you change them from the keyboard they will change on the Control Panel KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual 77 Specifications Connections Connectors Switches Power Consumption Environment 78 i O n 3 c o 3FITSEIEJE
50. hat a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page e To connect to a port when a device is selected in the Sidebar Double click its icon in the Sidebar double click anywhere on its line entry in the main central panel or select it in the main panel and click Connect at the bottom right of the page To connect to a port when the port is selected in the Sidebar click Connect at the right of the Status panel see Status on page 47 Once switched to a port its screen displays on your monitor and your keyboard and mouse input affects the remote server KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 69 Port Toolbar The KVM0216A switch s interface provides a toolbar to help with port switching operations from within the captured port To open the toolbar tap the OSD Hotkey the default is SCROLL LOCK twice The tool bar opens at the upper left corner of the screen Depending on the settings selected for ID Display see ID Display on page 36 the Port Number and or the Port Name display at the right of the toolbar When the toolbar displays mouse input is confined to the toolbar area and keyboard input has no effect on the server connected to the port To perform operations on the server click the X icon on the toolbar to close To return to the Port Access Connections page click the icon or tap the OSD hotkey Scroll Lock again Toolbar Icons Icon Function Click to skip to the first accessible port
51. he User Management tab The page lists Users and Groups in the Sidebar at the left details in the center panel The first time the page is accessed only the Super Administrator appears KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 15 2 Click administrator in the left panel or select administrator in the central panel then click Modify at the bottom of the page to open the User Information page Accounts Eu L x R E d Port Access TMS Iz Maintenance User Groups Devices E E Users amp administrator User Information A 123456 12 456 m fous Usemame 123456 Password a Confirm Password Suse Descnpton Role E Super Administrator Administrator v User Permissions Device Management T Part Configuration UserManagement Maintenance SystemLog View only PowerManagement Status Disable account Account never expires Account expires an User must change password at next logon User cannot change password Password never expires C Password expires after 30 days Filter Bath E Active Go ld Save APC by Schneider Electric V 0 070 l Change the Username and Password For security reasons changing the Username and Password to something unique is recommended 2 Enter the new password again in the Confirm Password field and click Save When the dialog box opens to inform you that the change completed successfully click OK 4
52. he user s account was created Sidebar Provides a tree view listing of ports that relate to the tab bar and menu bar selections Click on an item in the Sidebar to open a details page Use the Filter button at the bottom of the Sidebar to expand or narrow the scope of the ports that appear in the tree i Interactive Display Panel This is your main work area The screens reflect menu choices and Sidebar node selection Close Click to close the GUI main page and go to the Click to close the GUI main page and go to the display of the last selected port of the last selected Click to close the GUI main page and go to the display of the last selected port a Provides information regarding the switch s current firmware version KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual The Tab Bar The number and type of icons that appear on the Tab Bar at the top of the page are determined by the user s type Super Administrator Administrator User and the permissions assigned when the user s account was created The functions are explained below Icon Function Port Access Used to access and control the devices on the KVM0216A switch installation This page is available to all users is available to the Super Administrator as well as administrators and users who have been given User User Management Used to create and manage Users and Groups and assign devices to them This tab sx Management permission The tab does not appear for other administrato
53. ions can be executed Tiering Basics Note Before tiering additional switches ensure that the firmware version of the switch to be installed matches that of the first level KVMO216A If necessary perform a firmware upgrade on the tiered switch first 1 Plug a keyboard mouse and monitor into the Console 1 ports on the parent KVMO216A Each port is marked with an identifying icon Repeat for a second KVM console 2 Use Cat 5e cable to connect the KVM ports on the first level switch to the Tiering port on the second level switches in either a one bus or two bus configuration Repeat this step for each second level switch that you add Connect third level switches to second level switches in the same manner 3 Plug the connectors on the KVM server module into the computers you wish to install and use Cat 5e cable to connect the KVM server module to any available KVM port 4 Plug the provided power cable into the power socket on the parent KVM02164A Connect the power cable to an AC power source with appropriate voltage 5 Wait one minute then repeat step 4 for each second level KVMO216A 6 Wait one minute then repeat step 4 for each third level KVMO216A 7 Turn on the power to all the computers last 10 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Two bus Cascaded Tiering Diagram aem0422a il Cd B om 5 amm Z C
54. king environments Administrator Access and manage authorized ports and devices Manage Users and Groups Configure personal working environment Access authorized ports and devices Manage authorized ports and devices Configure personal working environments Note Users who have been given permission to do so may also manage other users Adding Users To add a user and assign user permissions 1 Select Users in the Sidebar 2 Click Add at the bottom of the main panel to open the User notebook 3 Enter the required information in the appropriate fields Accounts F Li z k E Maintenance User Groups Devices LIserInfarmatian Username 123456 Password oid Confirm Password See Description Role T Super dministrator C Administrator User Permissions Device Management Port Configuration m User Management Maintenance SystemLog View only Power Management Status Disable account Account never expires Account expires on User must change password at next logon User cannot change password Password never expires C Password expires after Filter Bath Active Go kd Save APC bu Schneider Electric M1 BLU 46 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Username From 1 to16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings see Account Policy on page 57 Password From 0 to16 charac
55. l equipment used on the rack including power strips and other electrical connectors is properly grounded Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack Do not place the device on an unstable surface If the device falls serious damage will result Do not block ventilation openings Overheating of internal components may occur Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage Taking Delivery Examine the components at the time of delivery to be sure all parts are present and in good working order Anything missing or damaged must be reported immediately to the shipping firm and to APC Inventory The KVM0216A package consists of e KVMO216A Analog KVM Switch e NEMA 5 15 power cord e CI3 CIA power cord e Rack Mount Bracket e Literature Kit Quick Start Guide Safety Sheet and China ROHS KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Requirements Consoles e A VGA SVGA or multi sync monitor capable of the highest resolution that will be used on any computer in the installation e A PS 2 or USB mouse e A PS 2 or USB keyboard Computers The following equipm
56. lt To select a Hotkey different combination click the arrow at the right of the box to open the list of choices ID Display Choose from Port Number alone PORT NUMBER Port Name alone PORT NAMB or Port Number plus Port Name PORT NUMBER PORT NAME The default is PORT NUMBER PORT NAME Determine how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port change Choose from 1 255 seconds The Duration default is 3 Seconds A setting of 0 zero means the Port ID is always on Scan Set the time the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the ports in Auto Scan Mode see Auto Duration Scanning on page 71 Choose from 1 255 seconds The default is 5 seconds A O disables the function If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function the screen is blanked Choose from 1 30 minutes A setting of O disables the function The default is 0 The function can be set from the local console or remote login but it only affects the local console monitor Logout If there is no user input for the amount of time set with this function the user is automatically logged out A Timeout login is necessary before the KVMO0216A switch can be accessed again Selects to enable the Port Toolbar when a port is accessed see Port Toolbar on page 70 Since the Toolbar functions are also available from the GUI Control Panel you may prefer to disable it here Turn the beeper on and off Click to save
57. m the User s Notebook 50 Removing Users From a Group From the User s Notebook 51 Assigning Users to a Group From the Group s Notebook 51 Removing Users from a Group From the Group s Notebook 51 Device Assignment ss s x rr a ax EE Ts 52 Assigning Device Permissions From the User s Notebook 52 Assigning Device Permissions From the Groups Notebook 53 Device Management OF Device Information oo 54 General 252 dd a a eee aes 54 Environment 45332324 v a ea 54 Operating Mode atras an 55 edi TERT 56 Login Fallures i e ene beth A EE Dau 56 ACCOUnL PollGy 22 rin RU ete or E pres Rd ss 57 Mode iia dede dci UR ARS As 57 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Date TIO s ona un merid cs EN Mete Edi ita ca ra EG 58 Date ana TIME sucias ira ER oi cR e dis E 58 POU DEVICES ea ke Vibert b ea o i ede CE Oo RR add 59 Adding a PDU in the KVM GUI main page 59 Configuration Page en eeEREO ELIGE en 60 Outlet Configuration vac o UR ee Rr x E t 60 Configure Outlet Time Delay 60 HO A A No Log InTormall l 2 a A 61 dip nadas aida 62 Maintenance enne rrr nnne OO Main Firmware Upgrade leelse s 64 Adapter Firmware Upgrade L Le 65 Firmware Upgrade Recovery else
58. nd or two the field opens a text input box 3 Enter a name for the item or change delete a previous one a Any combination of letters numbers and symbols on the typewriter keys of keyboards with PC US English layout is allowed The maximum number of characters allowed is 20 b Your local IME can be activated to input non English characters For languages that use 2 byte encoding the maximum number of characters allowed is 9 4 When finished press ENTER or click anywhere outside the input box to complete the operation Scan Scan is found at the bottom of the AP GUI Sidebar It automatically switches among all the ports that are visible in the Sidebar see Filter on page 23 at regular intervals so that their activity can be monitored automatically see Auto Scanning on page 71 Filter Filter allows you to control the number and type of ports that display in the Sidebar as well as which ports get scanned when Auto Scan and Array Modes are invoked see Scan on page 23 When you click Filter the bottom of the panel changes Explanation All This 1s the default view With no other filter options selected all of the ports that are accessible to the user are listed in the Sidebar If any Favorites have been specified Favorites can be selected from the list instead of All If Favorites 1s selected only the items you selected as Favorites display in the tree Powered On If Powered On is enabled by putting
59. nn nn 8 Optional KVM to LCD Console Mounting 8 Single Level Installation nun 9 Single Level Installation Diagram 9 Tiering Multiple KVM Switches 10 Tiering Basics ac ERR ii 10 Two bus Cascaded Tiering Diagram 11 One bus Cascaded Tiering Diagram 12 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Hardware Setup rss 13 Cable Length Considerations 13 Hot PIMGGING iata tema S3 x cR a DEAE Rom E 13 Adapter ID Function 575 zm id 13 Port ID Numbering ru as a ad 14 Port Selection anat nod 14 POU ConfnecUOD aus gr P POR RR EHE ORA 14 Super Administrator Setup 15 First Time SCD 2 23 82 whs3 EOD EXT sa 15 Changing the Super Administrator Login 15 User Interface ccc ccc ccc cc ccc IL The Tab gt ae enn ng re a a a 18 The MAIN Page suck mm rk ERES ue WR SES ann een ok oe ee 18 Port ACCESS mice LZ TIO A ted een 20 The Sidebar Tree Structure u ec ek 20 Sidebar Utilities sce Ires i EE dest Ha ee ees 21 Port PFODerTIGS usara aaa dex MEER Eus 22 Port Outlet Naming Lllll er 23 LB EPCP rec 23 uic t pm 23 KVM Devices and Ports Connections Page 24 Device Level cid E nh Scie ew OHIO caido cie tet ee UE a 24 POrLILEV
60. o use the designated hotkeys for normal purposes close the toolbar KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Auto Scanning The Scan function switches at regular intervals among all ports accessible to the currently logged on user to automatically monitor activity Users can also limit the number of ports scanned with the Filter function of the Sidebar See Scan on page 23 and Filter on page 23 Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the Scan Duration setting see Scan Duration on page 36 Invoking Auto Scan With the toolbar showing tap the A key Auto Scan cycles through the ports in order starting from the first port on the installation An S appears in front of the Port ID Display to indicate that the port is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode Pausing Auto Scan Pause scanning to focus on a particular server by pressing P While Auto Scanning is paused the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off Pausing to keep the focus on a particular server can be more convenient than exiting Auto Scan Mode because when scanning resumes it starts where it left off If you exit and then restart Auto Scan Mode the scanning starts over from the very first server on the installation To Resume Auto Scanning after a pause press any key except ESC or the SPACEBAR Exiting Auto Scan While Auto Scan Mode is running ordinary keyboard functions are suspended Exit Auto Scan Mode in order
61. om time to time Select Password expires after and enter the number of days allowed before the password expires Once the time is up a new password must be set Select Password never expires to allow users to keep their passwords for as long as they like O p lt CD Assign the new user to a group by selecting the Groups tab see Groups on page 49 Assign the user s port access rights by selecting the Devices tab see Device Assignment on page 52 Note Skip this step to add more users and create groups Come back to it later Click Save when finished 6 When the Operation Succeeded message appears click OK KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 48 Click Users in the Sidebar to return to the main screen The new user appears in the Sidebar list and in the main panel as well The Sidebar Users list can expand and collapse If the list is expanded click the minus symbol next to the Users icon to collapse it if it is collapsed click the plus symbol next to the icon to expand it The icon for super administrators has two black bands The icon for administrators has one red band The large main panel shows the user s name the description that was given when the account was created and whether the account is currently active or has been disabled Modifying User Accounts 1 In the Sidebar User list click the user s name or in the main panel select the user s name 2 Click Modify 3
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63. on the entire installation without having to recall the Port Access page Click to skip to the first accessible port previous to the current one without having to recall the Port Access page Click to begin Auto Scan Mode The KVMO216A switch automatically switches among the ports that were selected for Auto Scanning with the Filter function see Filter on page 23 This allows you to monitor their activity without having to switch among them manually Click to skip from the current port to the next accessible one without having to recall the Port Access page Click to skip from the current port to the last accessible port on the entire installation without having to recall the Port Access page Click to recall the Port Access page Click to close the toolbar Click to cycle through the Adapter cable choices Short Medium Long used to connect the device to e the switch Choice depends on the length of Cat 5e cable used for the connection The line length on the icon changes to indicate the selection Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching 70 When the toolbar is displayed hotkeys can provide KVM focus to a port directly from the keyboard The Hotkey features are e Go directly to a port by entering its port number and clicking Enter e Auto Scanning e Skip Mode Switching The hotkeys are A and P for Auto Scanning and the Arrow Keys for Skip Mode Note 1 The toolbar must be visible for hotkey operations to work 2 T
64. ontained in it right click on it then select a choice from the popup menu that opens To edit a Favorite s name Click on it once wait a second then click again Edit the name after the display changes to provide a text input box Port naming uses the same procedure See Port Outlet Naming on page 23 or select the Favorite in the main panel then click Modify at the bottom of the main panel KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual 35 User Preferences Users can set up their own working environments The switch stores a separate configuration record for each user according to the Username that was entered into the Login dialog box 2 L User Management Device Management od Maintenance Wh KVM0216A Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration S wal 02 m Settings wll 03 L acc m al 04 anguage Eng v OSD Hotkey ScrallLock ScrallLoc y E ses ID Display Port Number Port Nam n ID Duration 3 sec wal 11 zd 12 Scan Duration 5 sec A 13 14 Screen Blanker o min 15 al 16 Logout Timeout fo min Toolbar Enable C Disable Beeper On C Off 2 Change Password fl Save Scan M Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Setting Function Select the language that the interface display uses OSD Select which Hotkey controls the GUI function SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK is the defau
65. operly Adapter ID Function Server module information the Adapter ID port name OS keyboard language and access mode is stored on the server module The switch s Adapter ID function stores this information along with the server module s configuration information access rights etc so that when a server is moved with its server module from one port to another its settings do not have to be reconfigured The Adapter ID function restores them at the new location Only the port number changes When moving the server and adapter cable to another switch only the information that is stored on the server module is retained Other settings must be reconfigured or the Backup Restore function can be used see page 67 Port settings are stored with the server module If a server is moved to a new port without its original server module or if a different server 1s connected to the server module the port settings for the new server must be manually configured KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 13 Port ID Numbering Each server on the installation 1s assigned a unique Port ID Its Port ID is a one two or three segment number that is determined as follows 1 A server attached to a first level KVM switch has a one segment Port ID from 01 16 that corresponds to the KVM Port number to which it 1s connected 2 A server attached to a second level KVM switch has a two segment Port ID a The first segment from 01 16 represents the First St
66. ouse input after the port has been released gets to occupy the port Input a value from 0 to 255 seconds The default is 3 seconds while O causes the port to be released the instant there is no input 40 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Port Port Pro Level perties When a port is selected in the Sidebar the Port Properties displays information related to the ports wh KVM02164 A wl 02 wal 03 wall 04 sl 05 wal 06 aal 07 sl 08 wal 09 a 10 a 11 wal 12 wll 13 aal 14 aal 15 sd 16 Scan User Management Device Management og Maintenance Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration Port Property s Status Associated Port Status Online Mountable m Adapter Type KVM LISBVM Power Adapter Version 1 1 103 Management Properties Access Mode ee Port OS Win v OS Language English US y Cable Length ET M Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 The Status panel reports that the port is online or offline identifies the Adapter cable used to connect the server or other device to the port and the Adapter s firmware level Make configuration settings for the selected port at the Properties panel When you have finished making configuration changes click Save KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 41 Associated Links Associate other ports on the same KVM swit
67. outlet belongs to and the outlet s name as well as On Off and Reboot buttons to manually manage the outlet s power KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 29 Adding a PDU in the KVM GUI main page 1 Go to Device Management tab select the PDU Devices and click Add User Management Device Management og Maintenance El d KVM2132P PDU List SW POU Devices 8 BladeServer POU Name POU Model User Name Scaninterval POU Port Add Modify AFC bu Schneider Electric Delete ld Save 3 Close 41 0 070 30 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Select the PDU Model Assign a name to the PDU User Name Enter your PDU administrator user name Password Enter your password S ee ee E Set the Scan Interval This is the time interval which the KVM switch will have outlet status from the PDU from 1 to 99 minutes Short intervals are not recommended in order to minimize impact on Telnet HTTP users accessing the PDU 7 Enter the PDU Port 1 or 2 as the port on which the connection to the PDU is made gt User Management og Maintenance Ej ih KVM2132P PDU List Sie PDU Devices 88 BladeServer PDU Name PDU Model User Name Scanlnterval PDU Port PDU Step POU Step2 PDU Model AP8SXX v PDU Name Rack PDU UserName apc Delete Password Z ScanInteryal 10 Min PDU Port PDU 1 fe Save amp Close APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 8 Click Next to save
68. owered up and ready to operate Provides status information about their corresponding KVM Ports GREEN The computer attached to the port is On Line RED The computer attached to the port is Selected has KVM focus e GREEN RED ORANGE The computer attached to the port is On Line and Selected The LEDs are continuously ON under normal conditions An LED will flash at half second intervals when its corresponding port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode or Skip Mode A Rack LCD Console may be installed in this port This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a small object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen To perform a system reset press and release when the unit is running Note This does not clear User Account information To reset to the factory default settings press and hold for 3 seconds when the unit is running Toreturn to factory default firmware settings rather than any upgraded version press and hold while powering on the unit This allows recovery from a failed firmware upgrade so the upgrade may be tried again Note This operation is only performed after a firmware upgrade failure that results in the device becoming inoperable Connect USB storage peripherals CD DVD HD flash drives etc A USB keyboard and mouse can be used in place of or in addition to a keyboard and mouse plugged in on the rear panel KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Rear View Item Number Componen
69. press Enter MF Filter APC by Schneider Electric A1 0 070 All the devices ports and outlets that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page Any PDU devices connected to the switches are listed separately below the switch listings After selecting a device port or outlet in the Sidebar click entries on the tab bar to open information and configuration pages related to the item selected in the Sidebar KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 19 Sidebar All KVM switches and PDU devices including their ports and outlets are listed in a tree structure in the Sidebar at the left of the screen The Sidebar Tree Structure 20 Users are only allowed to see the devices and ports outlets for which they have access permission Ports outlets and child devices can be nested under their parent devices Click the in front of a device to expand the tree and see the ports outlets nested underneath it Click the to collapse the tree and hide the nested ports outlets ID numbers of the ports and outlets are displayed in brackets next to the icon Ports and outlets can also be named Monitor screen icons are Green for on line switches and ports and Gray when offline Outlet Icons are Amber when On and Gray when Off To access and operate a port double click its icon KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Sidebar Utilities The Port Access Connections page provides a convenient method to work with the Si
70. progress information 1s shown in the Progress bar Once the upgrade completes successfully the switch resets itself 5 Login again and check the firmware version to be sure it is the new one 1 Note To recover from a failed upgrade see Firmware Upgrade Recovery on page 66 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Adapter Firmware Upgrade The Upgrade Adapters page is used to upgrade the firmware of the KVM Adapter Cables Firmware c E 1 E User Management Device Management FAY Version Status E ub KVM0215 wall 01 KVM USBVM Vv1 1 103 Upgrade Adapters Adapter Firmware Info Display Information Update Adapter Display Info Close APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 To perform the upgrade 1 Log in to the KVMO216A switch click the Maintenance tab select the Upgrade Adapters menu item 2 Click Adapter Firmware Info to bring up a list of the adapter firmware versions stored in the main firmware If you upgraded the main firmware it may contain newer versions of the adapter firmware than the versions currently on the adapters 3 Compare the adapter firmware versions stored in the main firmware with the versions listed in the F W Version column of the Main Panel If the versions stored in the firmware are newer than the ones on the adapters you will probably want to perform the adapter upgrade 4 In the Name column of the Main Panel check the ports whose Adapters yo
71. r the User or Group name enter the name partial name or partial name and wild card then press ENTER Only Users and Groups whose names correspond to the entry appear in the list Only Users and Groups with Permitted Config permissions appear in the list Only Users and Groups with Restricted Config permissions appear in the list All Users and Groups appear in the list All Users and Groups appear in the list Permitted Only Users and Groups with Permitted PON permissions appear in the list Saving Changes Click the Save button at the lower right corner of the page to save any changes KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 39 Port Configuration Device Level When a device is selected in the Sidebar the only item available under Port Configuration is the Port Properties page with one field to configure the Occupy Timeout setting 2 2 R Lo User Management Device Management Log Maintenance Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Port Configuration qve in ccupy Timeout 3 sec 0 255 E Scan MF Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 The Occupy Timeout field sets a time threshold for users on ports whose Access Mode has been set to Occupy see Access Mode on page 22 If there is no activity from the user occupying the port for the amount of time set here the user is timed out and the port is released The first user to send keyboard or m
72. re than one outlet is associated with this port and you want to power manage all outlets click to put a checkmark in the Select All checkbox Note Even though the outlets all turn On Off or Reboot at the same time they do so with their own separate configuration settings see Port Configuration on page 40 The Synchronization checkbox is read only Whether it is enabled or not is set on the Port Configuration gt Power Management page When Synchronization is enabled the outlets on devices with more than one power supply can all be operated at the same time KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 25 PDU Devices Device Monitor Page PDU devices connected to the switches are displayed below the KVM switches in the Sidebar When a PDU device is selected in the Sidebar the Device Monitor page opens Configuration 2 gt e User Management Device Management og Maintenance Dounload ih KVM2132P Device Monitor amp Scan EB ArrayMode Mf Filter History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access sel 01 A 02 wal 03 E Sir Rack PDU ual 04 5 01 Outlet 1 associated with port 02 wal 05 E 02 Outlet 2 associated with port 02 sel 06 ir E ERREUR kal 07 grouped as Group with wal 08 PDU1 04 Outlet 4 A 09 S EF 04 Outlet 4 wal 10 grouped as Group A with ka 11 PDLI1 03 Outlet 3 A 12 05 Outlet 5 A 13 EF 06 Outlet 6 A 14
73. rference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference The user will bear sole responsibility for correcting such interference Canada ICES This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Japan VCCI This 1s a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCT If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may occur in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions COHEN eV Re rixas ER oika VCCI DEVE an a A FREE Cr LO iva c ERE FE IRE Weeds FILDBDROEF COBSRICI ERE RAS BALIKARINZIIENRDBUET Taiwan BSMI SoA ld xe FR Aaa FEE TER pase ch ddr IER Al Re eris TH Fhe TEMY K EHAA A BENS C H r Ee ey HT APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways e Visit the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests www apc com Corporate Headquarters Connect to localized APC Web sites for specific countries each of which provides customer support information www apc com support Global support searching APC Knowledge Base and using e support Contact the APC Cust
74. rks feature Frequently accessed ports can be saved in a list here This feature is especially handy on large installations User Management Device Management Connections History Favorites User Preferences Sessions Access Part Configuration El Scan M Filter APC by Schneider Electric 1 0 070 Adding a Favorite To add a port to the favorites right click in the main panel and click Add Favorite or click Add at the bottom left of the main panel An Untitled Favorite entry appears This container will hold your port entries Click inside the text entry box to erase Untitled Favorite and enter a name Click on any empty space in the main panel to finish To add a port Drag it from the Sidebar and drop it into the container or right click on it in the Sidebar select Copy right click on the container and select Paste or select the container in the main panel select the port in the Sidebar then click Add to at the bottom of the main panel The switch to which the port belongs is added to the container The selected port is appended under the switch Note Hold the SHIFT or CTRL key down while making Sidebar selections then drag or copy the entire group to the Favorites panel to add multiple ports at the same time 2 Favorites can be selected for filtering in the Sidebar see Filter on page 23 34 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Modifying a Favorite To modify a Favorite or one of the items c
75. rs and users m Device Management Used to configure and control the overall operation of the KVM0216A switch E This page 1s available to the Super Administrator as well as administrators and users who have been a viven Device Management permission The tab does not appear for other administrators and users KU Log The Log page displays the contents of the log file Maintenance Install new firmware backup and restore configuration and account information ping network devices and restore default values This page is available to the Super Administrator and xs Administrators and Users with Maintenance permission The icon does not display on the page of ordinary administrators and users There are two small icons at the extreme right of the page Their functions are described below Click this icon to brings up a panel with information about the KVM switch firmware version Click this icon to log out and end your KVMO216A switch session The Main Page 18 To navigate the GUI from the keyboard PR o edita por mame of the seleced porn Fi seee the Sidebar ef panel Fs Soles the main igh pme Kr eG KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Port Access The Port Access page opens with the KVM switch s KVM Connections page displayed Maintenance EM 027 BA Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Offline Double click or
76. stallation or 4096 KVM ports in a full three level tiered switch installation Tiering is achieved via dedicated RJ 45 LAN ports and Cat 5e cabling Compact high density RJ 45 connectors and CAT 5e 6 cable provide an efficient wiring configuration while the PS 2 and USB KVM Server modules linking to the computers permit any combination of PCs Macs Sun computers and serial devices to coexist on the installation Setting up is fast and easy Plug cables into their appropriate ports The KVMO216A intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly No software configuration and no complex installation routines are required Firmware updates are available at www apc com The Firmware Upgrade function is used to install them Features e Simultaneously install firmware upgrades to all cascaded KVM switches e Supports Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Linux Unix Novell FreeBSD Sun and Mac e Can be conveniently installed in a IU system rack and the installation can take advantage of the internal network wiring built into most modern commercial buildings Multi language keyboard support includes English French German Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Spanish Swedish and Traditional Chinese e The KVM switch installs in a 1U system rack e Strong password protection prevents unauthorized access to the installation e Supports the video resolutions up to 1600x1200 60hz for up to 40 meters and 1280x1024 Q 75hz for up to 50 meters Diversified
77. t 0000 oo Power Socket 1 Power Socket 2 PDU Ports Console 1 Ports Console 2 Ports Tiering Ports KVM Port Section Description Plug the power cord for Power Source 1 in here Plug the power cord for Power Source 2 in here Connect to Switched Rack PDUs AP79xx AP89xx and AP86xx Series The KVMO216A supports two independent consoles Local console devices keyboard monitor and mouse plug in here Any combination of USB and PS 2 keyboards and mice can be used Local console devices keyboard monitor and mouse plug in here Any combination of USB and PS 2 keyboards and mice can be used When tiering KVM switches the Cat 5e cables plug in here Cat 5e cables plug in to link the unit to the KVM Adapter Cables which connect to the servers Note KVM0216A supports two independent Rack LCD consoles or keyboard monitor mouse combinations KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Installation Overview KVM Adapter Cables connect the switch to the devices A separate KVM Adapter Cable is required for each server or device connection See the list of KVM Adapter Cables on page 4 or contact APC Customer Support for help Note 1 Refer to the Safety section of this manual before installing the KVM switch 2 Power to any device must be turned off before connecting Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Rack Mounting Note Allow at l
78. t for the Rack LCD Console KVM switch bracket kit for more information 8 KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Single Level Installation In a single level installation no additional switches are tiered from the original switch 1 Plug the console keyboards monitors and mice into the switch s Console and Console 2 console ports The ports are color coded and marked with icons for easy identification Note Any combination of keyboard and mouse connections can be used For example a PS 2 keyboard can be used with a USB mouse 2 Use Cat 5e 6 cable to connect a KVM port to a KVM server module appropriate for the server see KVM Server Modules and cables on page 4 3 Plug the connectors on the KVM server module into the appropriate server ports 4 Plug the supplied power cords into the switch s power sockets then into an AC power source 5 Turn on the servers Single Level Installation Diagram aem0421a Rs KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual Tiering Multiple KVM Switches A tiered installation will greatly expand the number of servers that can be added to the installation Cascaded tiering uses the KVM ports of a Parent KVM switch to connect to a Tiering Port of a Child KVM switch Cascaded tiering adds capacity to a KVM installation but the parent loses at least one KVM port for each tiered KVM switch Th
79. ters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings see Account Policy on page 57 Confirm Password Description Add additional information about the user There are three categories Super Administrator Administrator and User There is no limitation on the number of accounts that can be created in each category The Super Administrator is responsible for the overall installation configuration and maintenance user management and device and port assignments The Super Administrator s permissions are automatically assigned by the system and cannot be altered The default permissions for Administrators include everything except Force to Grayscale Alter permissions by checking or un checking any of the check boxes The default permissions for Users include the Win Java and SSH clients Alter permissions by checking or un checking any of the check boxes Note Users with User Management privileges cannot access or configure Groups To be sure there is no mistake in the password enter it again The two entries must match Permissions Enabling Device Management allows a user to configure and control the settings for overall KVM switch operations see Device Assignment on page 52 Enabling Port Configuration allows a user to configure and control the settings for individual ports see Port Configuration on page 40 Enabling User Management allows a user to create modify and delete user and group accounts Enabling
80. to a specific date and time First select the Start Date Time Check End Date Time to set the ending date and time Information Filter for a particular word or string Enter the word or string into the Information text box Only events containing that word or string are displayed Wildcards for single characters for multiple characters and the keyword or are supported User Filters for specific users First put a check in the User checkbox then key in the user s Username then click Apply Only events containing that Username are displayed Note If the User checkbox is not checked here in the Filter panel the entire User column does not appear in the main panel Severity Filters based on the severity rating of the event Least events appear in black Less events appear in blue Most events appear in red Put a check in the Severity checkbox then check the severity options you want to filter you can check more than one item Only events that match the severity ratings specified appear in the display Note If the Severity checkbox is not checked here in the Filter panel the entire Severity column does not appear in the main panel Apply Click to apply the filter choices Click this button to clear the entries in the dialog box and start with a clean slate Click this button to exit the log filter function 62 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Maintenance The Maintenance function is used to upgrade firmware backup an
81. ts that take place on the KVM switch and provides a breakdown of the time severity user and a description of each Change the sort order of the display by clicking on the column headings The log file tracks a maximum of 512 events When the limit is reached the oldest events are discarded as new events come in Explanation Click to stop the display of new events When paused the button changes to Resume Click Resume to start displaying events again Clear Log Clicking Clear Log clears the log file Export Log Click Export Log to save the contents of the log to a file on your computer Click Filter to search for events by date or by specific words or strings KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 61 Filter Filter lets you narrow the log event display to ones that occurred at specific times ones containing specific words or strings or ones involving specific users When you access this function the log filter dialog box appears at the bottom of the page Descriptions of the filter items Item Description Time Filter for events that occurred at specific times Today Only Only the events for the current day are displayed e Start Date Time Filter for events from a specific date and time to the present Put a check in the checkbox to open a calendar Set the date and time the filtering will start All events from the Start date time to the present are displayed End Date Time Filter for events from a specific date and time
82. u want to upgrade KVM Switch KVM0216A User Manual 65 5 Click Upgrade Adapters to start the upgrade procedure a If you enabled Check Adapter Firmware Version the current firmware level s are compared with that of the upgrade versions If the current version is equal to or higher than the upgrade version a message appears in the adapters Progress column informing you that no upgrade 1s available and stops the upgrade procedure b If you did not enable Check Adapter Firmware Version the upgrade files are installed without checking the firmware level c When the procedure completes the new adapter firmware version displays Note 1 The switch may work with older adapter firmware versions but for optimum compatibility we recommend upgrading your Adapter Cable firmware to that stored with the switch s Main firmware 2 Perform the upgrade procedure anytime an Adapter is added to the installation to make sure it is working with the latest firmware version 3 To recover from a failed upgrade situation see Adapter Firmware Upgrade Recovery on page 66 Display Information Read display information ex brand type EDID for monitor Update Adapter Display Info Write display information to server modules so that computers can identify the monitor connected at console ports This is only necessary when you want to set to special resolution provided by the monitor Firmware Upgrade Recovery Should the switch s main firm
83. un SIL 2 o lt e rg g Y O O Function KVMO216A Ee a C C e ON lt ax 4096 Console Port 2 x PS 2 Purple 2 x USB Black 2 x VGA Blue 2 x PS 2 Green 2 x USB Black 16 x RJ 45 Black 2 x IEC C14 2 x RJ 45 Black 2 x RJ 45 Black 3 x USB Black x recessed Pushbutton 16 Green Red Orange Blue 1600x1200 60Hz 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 1 0A 20 6 W Max 32 F 122 F 0 50 C 4 F 140 F 20 C to 60 C 0 80 RH Non condensing Metal 7 lbs 3 2 kg 10 4 lbs 4 7 kg 16 6 in 42 4cm x 9 4 in 23 8cm x 1 67 in 4 25 cm Virtual Media USB AY O a Operating Temp Housing 3 zm 5 2 BIS o 313 G I a O09 mtt E o Sal E o2 qui se 5 09 x mg ya g e KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Radio Frequency Interference Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible N for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment USA FCC 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user manual may cause harmful inte
84. user s permission to make changes to a port s configuration settings Click the icon of the port to be configured to view the choices A check mark gives the user permission to make changes to the settings An X denies permission PDU Permit or restrict the configuration and power operation of ports that have PDU devices connected to them A check mark gives the user permission An X denies permission 5 When finished click Save 6 In the confirmation popup that opens click OK Note In any column use Shift Click or Ctrl Click to select a group of ports to configure Clicking to cycle through the choices on any one of the selected ports causes all of them to cycle in unison Filters There are five filters at the top of the columns to expand or limit the scope of the ports displayed in the Name column e To filter the port name enter the name then press ENTER Only ports whose names correspond to the entry appear in the list Wildcards for single characters for multiple characters and the keyword or are supported Access All ports appear in the list USB All ports appear in the list Assigning Device Permissions From the Groups Notebook PDU 1 In the Sidebar Groups list click the group s name or In the main panel select the group s name 2 Click Modity 3 In the Groups notebook that opens select the Devices tab The screen that opens is the same as appears in the User s notebook except that settings
85. ware upgrade procedure fail and the switch becomes unusable the following firmware upgrade recovery procedure will resolve the problem l Power off the switch 2 Press and hold the Reset Switch 3 While holding the Reset Switch power the switch back on This causes the switch to use the original factory installed main firmware version Once the switch is operational you can try upgrading the main firmware again Adapter Firmware Upgrade Recovery Should the adapter firmware upgrade procedure fail for one of the KVM Adapter Cables and the adapter becomes unusable the following adapter firmware upgrade recovery procedure will resolve the problem 1 Unplug the Adapter from the server it is connected to 2 Slide its Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch located next to the Cat 5e connector to the RECOVER position 3 Plug the Adapter back into the server 4 Repeat the Adapter upgrade procedure 5 After the Adapter has been successfully upgraded unplug the Adapter from the server it is connected to slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the NORMAL position and plug the Adapter back in 66 KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual Backup Restore The Backup Restore menu item gives you the ability to back up the switch s configuration and user profile information Firmware a 2 LZ L ce L User Management Device Management Log FT Upgrade Main Firmware Upgrade Adapters Backup Restore System Operation Backup
86. you select the User Management tab the Users page is displayed a Groups amp administrator lt O Device Management Log Name Description Status administrator super administrator Active Filter E dr ii P Add K J Modify Delete ES Close APC by Schneider Electric The page is organized into two main areas the Sidebar at the left and the large main panel at the right Users and groups appear in the panel at the left of the page The large panel at the right provides more detailed information The section below the Sidebar list provides a filter that allows management of the list Click to put a check in the Active checkbox to filter out any users whose accounts are not active To only select Users or Groups that match a particular string enter 1t into the text box in front of the Go button then click Go Only Users or Groups that match the string will appear in the list Wildcards for single characters for multiple characters and the keyword or are supported Example h ds would return hands and hoods h nd would return hand and hind but not hard h ds or h ks would return hands and hooks The buttons below the main panel are used to manage users and groups KVM Switch KVMO216A User Manual 45 Users The KVM switch supports three types of user Super Administrator Access and manage ports and devices Manage Users and Groups Configure the overall installation Configure personal wor

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