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1. The system brings up the Software Upgrade form Software Upgrade Latest software version available Refresh Serial Port 1 Name PowerMgm 1 Number of Units 2 Master Unit Software Version 1 3 0 Slave 1 Software Version 1 3 0 2 Select the Refresh button to ensure that all software information on the form is up to date 3 From the Software Version list select the software you wish to update and then select the Update button to the right of the listed version R The above form example does not have an Update button associated with any of the software versions listed which means that they are up to date and there is no need to update them 4 Select the Apply Changes button at the bottom of the configuration window to save your configuration AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 23 3 KVM net Configuration Configuration Configuration the second primary menu selection is composed of four menu selections with the following child menus and forms e KVM General composed of four tabbed forms Devices Users amp Groups and Security e Network Host Settings Syslog Services IP Filtering VPN SNMP and Host Table e AUX Port no other forms associated e System Date Time and Boot KVM Composed of four tabbed forms the first selection allows you to configure the following KVM net settings General Define the Facility Number 1 e the location of the managed server s IP settings a
2. Run Checksum Runs the checksum program to verify the accu racy of the uploaded data Select the Upgrade Now button Select the Apply Changes button at the bottom of the configuration window AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Microcode Update Through an FTP server the Microcode form is used to update any of the micro controller microcodes that are stored separately in each of the following target locations e KVM Terminator e KVM Switch internal e KVM Main e KVM Local To update a microcode 1 From the top menu select Management from the side menu select Microcode Update The system brings up the Microcode form Management Backup Configuration Firmware Update Cc KVM Terminator n C KYM Switch internal Microcode Reset Active Sessions Target KVM RP Main Reboot C KYM RP Local C KYM Video Compression Modules FTP Server User o Password E Directory FileName 2 Complete the input fields as follows Field Name Target The specific KVM microcode that you wish to update 1 e KVM Terminator KVM Switch internal KVM Main and KVM Local FTP server Address of the FTP server used to update the microcode AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 73 3 KVM net Configuration Field Name The authorized user name Password The user s password Location directory path of the microcode file Directory The microcode filename 3 From the scrollabl
3. 3 66 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration To configure the K VM net boot settings 1 From the top menu bar select Configuration from the left menu panel under System select Boot Configuration The system brings up the Boot Configuration form Configuration Network IP Address assigned to Ethernet AUX Port 192 168 47 58 PEELE watchdog Timer Unit boot from Boot Type Active Flash TEtp Boot File Name Server s IP Address zvmppekvm bin 192 168 160 1 Console Speed Flash Test RAM Test s600 x skip gt skip gt Fast Ethernet Max Fast Ethernet Interrupt Events Auto Negotiation o 2 Complete the fields as follows Field Name IP Address assigned to As indicated Ethernet Watchdog Timer Timer Sets the Sets the Watchdog Timer to Active or Inactive _ Timer to Active or Inactive Unit boot a Leelee ED whether to boot unit up from Flash or from the Network Boot Type Select from the following types of booting bootp tftp or both Boot File Name Filename of the boot program you want to use Server s IP Address As indicated Console Console Speed Select from 4800 Select from 4800 through 118200 118200 A Test C a a this to test boot from the Flash card You can Skip this test or do a Full test AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 67 3 KVM net Configuration Field Nam RAM Test Select this to test boot from RAM You can Skip pS fistedosQutr
4. Adjustment field to the Exit Auto Manual buttons Once you are in one of the buttons select the right or left arrows to move from one button to another AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 15 4 KVM net Operation Manual Brightness Contrast Control The Manual Control window is used to control the levels of video brightness and contrast As in the Automatic Control overlay window use the lt Tab gt key to move between the Brightness Contrast fields and the Exit Auto Manual buttons Manual control gt Brightness g4 1a Boab ie 127 Eo o oO AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation Sharing Server Connection The AlterPath KVM net supports shared connections to a server This feature is implemented based on the type of access permissions each of the users have for the specified server port When a user connects to a server that is already in use the software autodetects the event and presents a menu to the connecting user Options available under this menu will vary depending on the connecting user access permissions Also a notification is presented to the current user depending on the action selected by the connecting user To better understand how this is done consider the following definitions e Read only mode session mode of a user with read only permission for the server port e Read write mode session mode of a user with read write read write config read write power or full access permission
5. The current session has been set to read only by another user Another user l connecting on this station You were logged out by another user The connecting user is always granted the highest privilege mode based on its permission rights when the previous user is in read only mode 4 18 AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation Once two users are connected to a server port either user may choose at any time to change his her access mode or disconnect from the session by issuing a escape sequence command Synchronizing Your Keyboard and Mouse There may be circumstances when your recently connected server do not support full operation of keyboard and mouse To fix this just issue a Keyboard Mouse Sync command default keys Ctrl K and then S This key sequence invokes the following confirmation window Sync Keyboard Mouse Select Yes to enable your keyboard and mouse again AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 19 4 KVM net Operation Establishing a Power Control Session Power Control by Escape Sequence If you have an AlterPath PM powering one or more computers connected to your KVM net unit you may initiate a power control session at any time once you are connected You first connect to the desired computer by following the steps in the Connecting to a Server section of this chapter Once connected you can press at any time the power command key sequence CtrI K then P default Power Control Over
6. Using tcp flags and appropriate reject type the packets are matched with the REJECT target icmp net unreachable ICMP network unreachable alias 3 50 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Field Name icmp host unreachable ICMP host unreachable alias icmp port unreachable ICMP port unreachable alias icmp proto unreachable ICMP protocol unreachable alias icmp net prohibited ICMP network prohibited alias icmp host prohibited ICMP host prohibited alias echo reply Echo reply alias 4 Click on the OK button when done 5 Click on the Apply Changes located at the bottom of the ACS configuration window to save your configuration To Add a Rule The forms and dialog boxes for adding a rule is similar to the ones used for editing a rule Refer to ZP Filtering To Edit a Rule procedure section for a definition of the user input fields 1 From the IP Filtering form select the chain to which you wish to add a rule or if you are adding a new chain select the Add button and follow the procedure for adding a chain 2 Click on the Edit Rule button The system brings up the Edit Rule for Chain dialog box 3 From the Edit Rule for Chain dialog box click on the Add button The system brings up the Add Rule dialog box 4 Complete the Add Rule dialog box Refer to IP Filtering To Edit a Rule section for a definition of the input fields as needed 5 Click on the Apply Changes button located at
7. com DNS Server Gateway IP 192 168 44 21 fio 10 10 2 Control Buttons Unsaved Data Indicator 3 4 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Shown in the previous page is a typical configuration window of the KVM net web interface in Wizard Mode The user entry panel or form varies depending on the selected menu item The KVM net uses forms and dialog boxes i e pop up windows that prompt you for information to receive your data input As mentioned the web interface always starts from the Expert Mode To configure in Wizard Mode you must select the Wizard button Expert Mode Designed for advanced configuration clicking the Expert button at the bottom of the menu panel switches the web interface from Wizard to Expert Mode Shown below is a typical but not necessarily the first KVM net screen in Expert Mode One main difference between the two modes 1s that in the Expert Mode you will notice the addition of a top menu bar to support a wider array of menu choices Top Menu Bar Logout button and Form Tabs IP Hogstname Info Configuration General Users amp Groups Facility Number uocal0 gt M Security enu Network O Direct access Panel eres Common Escape Sequence k System Authentication Type Local Control Buttons User Entry Panel Unsaved Data or Form Indicator AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 5 3 KVM net Configuration 3 6 The top menu bar supercedes the left menu pa
8. 2 User 2 tab 3 IP Users tab 4 Devices Users amp Groups Security gt Network Host Settings Syslog Services IP Filtering VPN Host Table Static Routes This is a form by itself Date Time Boot gt AUX iliary Port gt System Information gt General DN Z az This is a form by itself gt Port Status This is a form by itself 3 14 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Management ooo gt Microcode Update This is a form by itself gt Microcode Reset This is a form by itself gt Reboot This is a form by itself Most of the form fields are defined in the procedure section of each form For sei amore detailed definition of the field names or terms refer to the Glossary of this manual AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 15 3 KVM net Configuration Access The Access form is used by the regular user to select and access ports as well as to view power management IPDU settings information The first selection Connect to Server is designed for the KVM net regular user and is discussed in more detail in Chapter 4 KVM net Operation Access Menu Selection Use this form to Connect to Server Select and connect to a port Power Management View and edit IPDU settings This menu comprises five tabbed forms Outlets Manager View IPDUs Info Users Manager Configuration and Software Upgrade Power Management Power Management comprises five tabbed
9. 3 76 AlterPath KVM net User Manual Chapter 4 KVM net Operation Addressed to the regular user this chapter presents the procedures and requirements for operating the AlterPath KVM net and is organized as follows e Logging in e KVM net Web Management Interface e AlterPath Viewer Connection Menu e KVM net Viewer Navigation Keys e Default Key Sequences e Changing Your Password e Connecting to a Server e Cycling Between Servers e Remote Operation e Operating through the Remote Unit RP e Adjusting Screen Brightness and Contrast e Sharing Server Connection e Synchronizing Keyboard and Mouse e Establishing a Power Control Session e Power Management For procedures on how to log in and operate the KVM net as an administrator refer to Chapter 3 KVM net Configuration AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 4 KVM net Operation Logging In l 4 2 Connect your internet browser to the KVM net application by typing in the KVM net server s IP address e g http 10 0 0 0 in the browser s address URL field The system brings up the AlterPath K VM net Login screen Welcome to the AlterPath KYMinet 16 Host Name K Minet 16 KVM Log in your User Name and Password as provided to you by your system administrator and then press lt Enter gt or select Go The system invokes the Connect form If the Login screen has been configured to allow direct access to a port you may enter the port number in
10. AlterPath KVM net Manual This icon indicates a reference to another section chapter or document This icon indicates a note or comment This icon indicates a warning ili Before You Begin This page has been left intentionally blank iV AlterPath KVM net Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Cyclades AlterPath KVM net is a family of keyboard video mouse switches designed to provide you with full access and control of servers or computers across your network over the internet Being also CAT based the KVM net at once offers a simple and secure way to manage remote servers either locally up to a distance of 500 feet or remotely through a standard internet browser from anywhere in the world The KVM net provides two types of web user interface e Web configuration interface for administrators e Web user interface for regular users KVM net provides all the conveniences and features of a well integrated KVM switch Using KVM net you can access GUI based servers e g Windows NT or Windows Server 2003 through a dedicated channel or over the network The flexibility of CATS cabling supporting distances of up to 500 feet between the switch and the managed servers enables KVM net to use any data center s existing cabling infrastructure providing for an easy installation Its security features allow KVM net to be integrated with existing security infrastructure such as RADIUS TACACS LDAP and Kerberos as well as
11. Device view list List of devices and type of permission for each device Set Permissions for the Device Button to invoke a dialog box to set or reset the permission for a selected device from the Device view list 5 Select OK when done 6 Select Apply Changes at the bottom of the configuration window AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 35 3 KVM net Configuration To delete a user group from the Access List Go to Configuration gt KVM gt Users amp Groups To delete a user select the user to be deleted from the User List box OR To delete a group select the group name to be deleted from the Group List box Select the corresponding Delete button Verify your deletion by checking the list box Select Apply Changes to save your configuration change To add a user group to the Access list to access KVM net ports l 2 Go to Configuration gt KVM gt Users amp Groups To add a user or a group to the Access list select the appropriate Add button If you selected the Add button for the User List the Add User dialog box appears as follows Add User Microsoft Internet Explorer User Name Po Password eT Repeat Password Group Regular user E shell Comments AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration If you selected the Add button for the Group List the Add Group dialog box appears as follows E Add Group Microsoft Internet Explorer x ah Grou
12. Host Table Static Routes AUX Port System 2 By default the DHCP field is check marked If you wish to disable DHCP and enter the host settings manually click the checkbox to remove the check mark The system should add the following fields to your form DHCP Host Name Console Banner AlterPath KVM Ethernet Port Primary IP Network Mask CE Secondary IP Secondary Network Mask a MTU m DNS Service Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server a a AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration 3 From the Host Settings form complete or edit the following fields as necessary Field Name DHCP This default configuration is used if you are using DHCP for your network settings Host Name The fully qualified domain name identifying the specific host computer within the Internet Console Banner A text string designed to appear on the console upon logging into and exiting from a port as a way to verify or identify the particular port connection Ethernet Port Primary IP The 32 bit numeric IP address of the KVM net unit on the Internet Network Mask The 32 bit number used to group IP addresses together or to indicate the range of IP addresses for this IP network subnet supernet Secondary IP The 32 bit numeric secondary IP address of the KVM net unit on the Internet Secondary Network Mask The network mask of the secondary IP MTU Maximum Transmission Unit used by the TCP
13. Manual 3 57 3 KVM net Configuration 3 To Add an SNMP agent using SNMPv1 SNMP2 Configuration select the Add button located at the bottom of this view table OR To edit an SNMP agent select the Edit button The system invokes the New Modify SNMP Daemon Configuration dia log box 4 Complete the dialog box as follows Field Name Community The community name acts as a password to authenticate messages sent between an SNMP cli ent and a router containing an SNMP server The community name is sent in every packet between the client and the server The source IP address or range of IP address Permission Select the permission type Read Only Read only access to the entire MIB except for SNMP configuration objects Read Write Read write access to the entire MIB except for SNMP configuration objects Admin Read write access to the entire MIB 5 Ifyou are adding or editing an SNMP agent using SNMPv3 scroll down to the lower half of the SNMP Configuration form SNMPv3 Configuration Read write LIXXXXXKKKKKKKKKKKAK XKX KX XX XKX XX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Re ad write XX KX XX XX XKX SXXXKKKKXXXKKKKKKKKKK Re ad write XX KX XX XX XX 4 XXXKKKKXXKKKKKKKKKKK Re ad write XX KX XX XX XX IXXXXXXXXXXKXXXXXXXXXX Read write xX XKX KX KX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXXXX Read f write XX XX KX KX XX TXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Re ad write XX KX XX XX XX S XXXXXAXXXAXXXXXAXXXXXXXXX Re ad write
14. Name ee IP Address Network Mask 10 10 10 31 255 255 255 0 Domain Name cyclades com DNS Server Gateway IP 192 168 44 21 oao dora 3 Type in the network information in the corresponding entry fields and then select Apply Changes 4 Select the Next button OR proceed to Step 2 Access AlterPath KVM net User Manual AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Step 2 Access The Access form allows you to add or delete users from the Users Access List It also allows you to set or change the password for each user 1 From the main menu of the web interface select Step 2 Access The system brings up the Access form Step 1 Network Settings Add users who will be able to access all ports Step 3 System Log By default all users can access all ports See Help for more details The Access form is composed of a Users list box and three buttons Add Change Password and Delete 3 9 3 KVM net Configuration To add a User 1 From the Access form select the Add button The system invokes the Add User dialog box J Add User Microsoft Internet Explorer ox cancer User Name PO Password oT Repeat a Password Group Regular User gt ahell Comments E 2 Type in the necessary information as follows Group Select whether the user is a Regular User or an Admin Shell The default shell the user will get when they ssh or telnet into the KVM
15. VM net provides a full complement of windows and forms to enable the system administrator full and complete configuration of the KVM net system and its users e Operation Using the web user interface the regular user can launch the AlterPath viewer to connect to servers and to manage 1 The currently supported browser is Internet Explorer 6 0 1 4 AlterPath KVM net Manual 1 Introduction them rapidly and easily The same GUI functions enable power management that allows them to control IPDUs associated with the KVM net Cat5 Based Cabling Ethernet LAN connection aside CATS based cabling allows for a clean cabling setup and access to servers located far away from the AlterPath KVM net switch CATS cabling allows you to use existing cabling infrastructure in the data center making system setup quick and simple The KVM net supports distances up to 500 feet between the switch and the managed servers making even the most remote server in the data center reachable by the AlterPath KVM net Server Based Authentication AlterPath KVM net supports RADIUS TACACS LDAP and Kerberos as well as token based strong authentication methods such as SecurID which allows it to provide a high level of security and adapt to your current security policies and infrastructure For example in large data centers with hundreds of KVM switches that support user authentication using locally stored passwords each time a new user is created or remo
16. XX KX XX XX XX IXXAXAAXAAXAXAXAXAXAXAXAXXAXAXXAXXA Re ad write XX KX XX XX XX 3 58 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration 6 To Add an SNMP agent using SNMPv3 Configuration select the Add button located at the bottom of this view table OR To edit an SNMP agent select the Edit button The system invokes the New Modify SNMP Daemon Configuration dia log box User name Password OID Permission Read only 7 Complete the form and when done select the OK button from the dialog box 8 Verify your entry or modification from the respective tables of the SNMP Configuration form 9 Select the Apply Changes button to complete the procedure AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 59 3 KVM net Configuration 3 60 Network gt Host Table The Host Tables form enables you to keep a table of host names and IP addresses that comprise your local network and thus provide information about your network environment l From the top menu select Network from the left menu select Host Table The system invokes the Host Table form Configuration Host Settings Syslog Services IP Filtering VPN SNMP 27 lt 0 0 81 localhost 192 168 160 10 KVM Static Routes AUX Port System To edit host select the host IP address from the Host Table and then click on the Edit button If the list is long use the Up and Down buttons to go through each item in the list OR To add
17. date manually using the Time Date form Manual Setting To set time and date manually perform the following steps 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the left menu under System select Time Date The system brings up the Time Date form Configuration Network AUX Port Network Time Protocol Disable gt Boot EEE as Month je Day Bo Year 2004 Hour 11 Minute 4 Second 24 2 Ifyou are not using NTP complete the date and time fields by selecting the appropriate numbers from the dropdown list boxes 3 Click on the Apply Changes button to complete the procedure AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 65 3 KVM net Configuration NTP Setting To set the time and date through NTP perform the following steps 1 Choose Enable from the Network Time Protocol field of the Date Time form The system invokes the NTP Server field 2 Type in the address of the NTP server in the NTP Server field Network Time Protocol Enable NTP Server i29 6 15 28 3 Click on the Apply Changes button System gt Boot Boot configuration defines the settings for loading the operating system The KVM net can boot from its internal firmware or from the network By default the unit boots from Flash If you need to boot from the network install one TFTP or BOOTP server with the firmware to boot from and then choose boot from network and fill in the fields You may skip Flash test and RAM test for a faster boot
18. forms which are designed to configure any Cyclades AlterPath Power Manager unit connected to the KVM net switch Menu Selection Use this form to Outlets Manager Switch on off and lock unlock outlets reboot network devices View IPDUs Info View IPDU information by ports and slaves The information form provides real time global current monitoring of all connected devices Add or delete users assigned to specific outlets Configuration Enable over power protection syslog and alarm notification from any specified port The form allows you to set a current alarm threshold that once exceeded will have the KVM net sound an alarm or send a notification message Software Upgrade Upgrade the AlterPath Power Manager software AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Power Management gt Outlets Manager The Outlets Manager form allows you to check the status of all IPDUs connected to the Console Server including their outlets Any user who has Administration privileges can turn on turn off cycle i e to automatically switch off and on lock and unlock the outlets 1 From the top menu select Access from the left menu select Power Management The system invokes the Outlets Manager tabbed form Access Connect to Server Outlets Manager Outlet Outlet Name Outlet State Power Up Interval out out2 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 touts Q out4 Q g Q g outs out6 out o
19. intranet LDAP is a lightweight smaller amount of code version of DAP Directory Access Protocol which is part of X 500 a standard for directory services in a network Medium Access Control Internationally unique hardware identification address that is assigned to the NIC Network Interface Card which interfaces the node to the LAN A number used by software to separate the local subnet address from the rest of a given Internet protocol address AlterPath KVM net Manual NTP OSD Packet Parity Port AlterPath KVM net Manual Glossary Network masks divide IP addresses into two parts network address and address of a particular host within the network Mask have the same form as IP addresses 1 e 255 255 255 0 however its value is needed to be understood as a 32 bit number with certain number of ones on the left end and zeros as the rest The mask cannot have an arbitrary value The primary function of a subnet mask is to define the number of IP hosts that participate in an IP subnet Computers in the same IP subnet should not require a router for network communication Network Time Protocol A standard for synchronizing your system clock with the true time defined as the average of many high accuracy clocks around the world On Screen Display A packet is a basic communication data unit used when transmitting information from one computer to another The maximum length of a packet depends on the communica
20. net Choices are sh or bash Comments Notes pertaining to the current user or setting 3 From the dialog box select OK when done 4 From the Access form select Apply Changes to save your configuration To define a new user group select the Expert button to switch to the Expert Mode and then select Configuration top menu gt Users and Groups side menu AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration To Delete a User 1 From the users list box of the Access form select the user that you want to delete 2 Select the Delete button 3 Select the Apply Changes button To Change a User s Password begin configuring the KVM net system If you haven t changed your password now is the time to change it using the Change User Password dialog box Pe It is recommended that you change your admin password as soon as you 1 From the Users List box of the Access form select the user whose password you would like to change 2 Select the Change Password button The system invokes the Change User Password dialog box A Change User Password Microsoft Interr fel ea h New Password Repeat m New Password Ei 3 Enter the password in both fields and then select OK 4 From the Access form select Apply Changes to save your configuration AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 11 3 KVM net Configuration Step 3 System Log The System Log form is used to assign or add syslog servers to ext
21. protocol DNS Service Primary DNS Server Address of the Domain Name Server Secondary DNS Server Address of the backup Domain Name Server Domain Name The name that identifies the domain e g domainname com Gateway IP The gateway numeric identification number 4 Select Apply Changes when done to save your configuration to flash AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 4 p 3 KVM net Configuration Network gt Syslog The Syslog form allows you to configure one or more syslog servers to receive KVM net generated syslog messages The KVM net generates syslog messages related to users connecting to ports login failures and other information that can be used for audit trailing purposes You can also use this form to delete syslog servers This form is the same as Step 5 System Log form in Wizard mode 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the left menu select Network gt Syslog The system brings up the Syslog form Configuration Facility Number Trocal R x SysLog Servers New SysLog Server 2 Complete the form as follows FieldName Facility Number Facility number to identify the location of the Syslog Server New Syslog Server Name of the Syslog Server that you wish to add Syslog Servers List of all Syslog Servers connected to the KVM net 3 Select Apply Changes when done 3 42 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Network gt Services By selecting
22. such as MS windows or a web browser Document Organization The document is organized as follows 1 Introduction 2 KVM net Installation 3 KVM net Configuration 4 KVM net Operation Appendix A AlterPath KVM net Manual Defines and explains the overall product features and uses of KVM net Explains the procedure for installing and setting up KVM net Explains how to use the user interface highlighting such procedures as how to configure the KVM net switch adding or deleting users defining user access adding or deleting server connections and other topics pertaining to KVM net administration Presents the procedures for connecting to a port and other operations related to using the web user interface Technical Specifications Before You Begin Glossary Typographical Conventions Screen Labels Hypertext Links Important words Screen Levels Untitled Data Fields Untitled forms li This is a glossary of terms and acronyms used in the manual Words that appears on the screen are typed in boldface Examples The Configuration window the Password field With the exception of headings and the Table of Contents which are already linked all underlined words are hypertext links Certain words are italicized for emphasis Screen levels are indicated by the greater than symbol gt starting from parent to child to grandchild and so forth Example Main Menu gt Config
23. the bottom of the ACS configuration window to complete the procedure AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 51 3 KVM net Configuration Network gt VPN The VPN configuration form allows you to configure one or more VPN connections to other systems or KVM net devices Select one of the existing VPN connections and click the edit button or click the add button to add a new one This launches a dialog box to prompt for the details of the connection Complete the fields in the dialog box The RSA keys may be entered using the Copy and Paste feature of your Browser If you already understand how VPN works skip this section and Pe proceed to the next procedure To configure VPN A VPN or Virtual Private Network lets the KVM net and a whole network communicate securely when the only connection between them is over a third network which is untrustable The method is to put a security gateway machine in the network and create a security tunnel between the KVM net and the gateway The gateway machine and the KVM net encrypt packets entering the untrusted net and decrypt packets leaving it creating a secure tunnel through it Often it may be useful to have explicitly configured IPsec tunnels between the K VM net and a gateway of an office with a fixed IP address in this case every machine on the office network would have a secure connection with the KVM net or between the KVM net and the KVM net administrator machine which must in this case ha
24. the number of symbols characters transmitted per unit of time Each symbol will normally consist of a number of bits so the baud rate will only be the same as the bit rate when there is one bit per AlterPath KVM net Manual Glossary Boot CAT 5 Console Checksum DHCP Glossary 2 symbol The term originated as a measure for the transmission of telegraph characters It has little application today except in terms of modem operation It is recommended that all data rates are referred to in bps rather than baud which is easy to misunderstand Additionally baud rate cannot be equated to bandwidth unless the number of bits per symbol is known To start a computer so that it is ready to run programs for the user A PC can be booted either by turning its power on Cold Boot or by pressing Ctrl Alt Del Warm Boot Category 5 A cabling standard for use on networks at speeds up to 100 Mbits including FDDI and 100base T The 5 refers to the number of turns per inch with which the cable is constructed Terminal used to configure network devices at boot start up time Also used to refer to the keyboard video and mouse user interface to a server A computed value which depends on the contents of a block of data and which is transmitted or stored along with the data in order to detect corruption of the data The receiving system recomputes the checksum based upon the received data and compares this value with the one sent
25. the transmission Virtual Private Networking allows local area networks to communicate across wide area networks typically over an encrypted channel See also IPsec AlterPath KVM net Manual
26. to a Server 4 4 AlterPath Viewer Connection Menu 4 6 Overlaying Connection Menu Navigation Keys 4 6 Default Key Sequences 4 7 Changing Your Password 4 8 Differences in OSD Functions 4 8 How to Read the Port Numbers 4 9 How Server Names are Listed 4 9 Cycling Between Servers 4 10 Cycle by Server 4 1 Cycle by Key Sequence 4 11 Using the KVM RP to Extend Operation 4 12 Operating through the Remote Unit RP 4 12 Finishing your Session 4 13 Method 1 Exiting from the AlterPath Viewer Client 4 13 Method 2 Exiting by using the escape sequence 4 13 Method 3 Exiting by Idle Timeout 4 14 Adjusting Screen Brightness and Contrast 4 15 Automatic Video Control Adjustment 4 15 Manual Brightness Contrast Control 4 16 Sharing Server Connection 4 17 Synchronizing Your Keyboard and Mouse 4 19 Establishing a Power Control Session 4 20 Power Control by Escape Sequence 4 20 Power Control Over IP 4 20 Power Management 4 20 Access gt Power management gt Outlets Manager 4 21 AlterPath KVM net Manual Before You Begin Welcome to the AlterPath KVM net Manual This manual is designed to guide you in installing configuring and operating AlterPath K VM net as well as other necessary information to guide you in your day to day operations of the product Audience This manual is intended for System administrators and regular users of AlterPath KVM net The regular user is expected to have a basic knowledge of using a graphical user interface
27. universally true In KVM net the default key sequence Ctrl K Q for getting out of a particular window while connected to a port is also called escape sequence Aside from the navigation keys listed above you can use the following key sequences to perform a specific action Ctrl K and then Q Quit command closes the port session and returns to the KVM net Main Menu Ctrl K and then P Port command initiates a power control session Ctrl K and then C KVM Switch command starts the continuous cycling of all authorized ports This function is available only to the local user Ctrl K and then V Video command controls screen brightness and contrast Ctrl K and then S Keyboard and Mouse Synchronization command resets the keyboard and mouse synchronization if either one becomes unavailable after adding a new server to the KVM net Ctrl K period Next Port command moves from the currently connected port to the next authorized port CtrI K comma Previous Port command returns to the previous port AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 7 4 KVM net Operation 4 8 Changing Your Password If you are a system administrator or a user with admin privileges you can change your password by using the Command Line Interface CLI l 2 a a Oe as Connect your PC terminal to the console port of your AlterPath KVM net Configure your COM port as follows Serial Speed 9600 bps Data Length 8 bits Parity None Stop B
28. 2 To edit a static route select a route from the Static Routes form and then select the Edit button _OR To add a static route select the Add button from the form The system invokes the New Modify Route dialog box Foute Default Go to Gateway zo 10 10 1 Metric 3 Complete the dialog box as follows Feta Select Default Network or Host Network IP This field appears only if Network is selected The address of the destination network Network Mask Only if Network is selected The mask of the destination network Host IP Only if Host is selected The IP address of the destination host Go to Select Gateway or Interface Adjacent field The address of the gateway or interface 4 Select Apply when done 3 62 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration AUX Port The AUX iliary Port form is used to configure the auxiliary port settings to suit the profile or the device to be connected in this case a modem or a power management to the KVM net unit 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the side menu select AUX Port The system brings up the Auxiliary Port form From the Profile field of the Auxiliary Port form select Power Manage ment or PPP If you select PPP the following additional fields will appear on the form Configuration Network Profile PPP h System Baud Rate Kbps 9600 gt Flow Control none gt Data Size E Parity no
29. 4 3 4 KVM net Operation the server The very first time the system invokes the Viewer it will prompt you to accept a Security Certificate Once connected you can connect to another server by typing in lt Ctrl K gt and then lt Q gt to call the Connection Menu which will allow you to switch to another server Connecting to a Server The Connect form is used to Launch the KVM net viewer and connect to a server based on your port selection from the drop down list box Manage the servers from the viewer through the Connection Menu using the key sequences and navigation keys In each case the KVM net launches a java browser to make the connection 1 From the left menu panel select Connect The system invokes the Port Connection form Power Management 2 From the drop down menu select the port to which you want to connect 3 Click on the Connect button 4 4 AlterPath KVM net Manual The system launches the K VM net viewer Welcome to Windows Ss Press Ctrl alt Delete to begi Requiring this key combination at startup helps keep your compuker secure For more information click Help 4 KVM net Operation If there is no device connected the viewer responds with the following message ER alterPath Wiewer Shortcuts Options Connection Hosk OS About Port 1 could not be connected No device detected in the local port 5 x 4 Press lt Ctrl K gt and then lt Q gt to close th
30. AlterPath KVM net Manual A reference guide for users and systems administrators of Cyclades AlterPath KVM net Product Version 1 0 0 Document Revision 6 This document contains proprietary information of Cyclades and is not to be disclosed or used except in accordance with applicable contracts or agreements Cyclades Corporation 2004 We believe the information in this manual is accurate and reliable However we assume no respon sibility financial or otherwise for any consequences of the use of this product or manual This manual is published by Cyclades Corporation which reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual as well as to revise this publication at any time and without notice to any person of such revision or change All brand and product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Cyclades AlterPath KVM net AlterPath KVM Terminator and AlterPath KVM RP are registered trademarks of Cyclades Corporation Microsoft Windows 95 98 XP ME NT and 2K are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation UNIX is a trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds For latest manual revisions please refer to Cyclades website on http www cyclades com support downloads php All rights reserved This document may not in whole or part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or conv
31. Changes button Access gt Power Management gt View IPDUs Info The IPDU Info form allows you to view all IPDU information e g number of outlets of each unit current temperature alarm threshold levels firmware etc by serial port The form stores historical values of the maximum current and the maximum temperature 4 22 AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation To view IPDU information perform the following steps 1 From the top menu bar select Access from the left menu panel select Power Management from the form tabs select View IPDUs Info The system brings up the IPDUs Info form a ne Outlets Menaver view PDUSinD Users Manager Configuration Software Upgrade Serial Port 4 General Information Name PowerMgm 4 Syslog ON Number of Outlets 6 Number of Units 1 Buzzer ON Over Current Protection GFF Master UnitInformation Model PME 154 Software version 1 2 0 Alarm Threshold 15 04 Current 0 04 Maximum Detected 0 44 Temperature Maximum Detected 2 To delete the stored values for the maximum detected current select the Clear Max Detected Current button 3 To delete the stored values for the maximum detected temperature select the Clear Max Detected Temperature button AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 23 4 KVM net Operation This page has been left intentionally blank 4 24 AlterPath KVM net Manual Glossary 3DES Authentication Basic In Out System BIOS Ba
32. IP If you have Power Manager configured into the KVM net switch then you should be able to use the Power Management form of the web interface Power Management Depending on your access rights KVM net allows you to remotely view and manage all Intelligent Power Distribution Units IPDUs connected to the KVM net unit Power management configuration comprises five tabbed forms of which only the first two are available to the regular user Outlets Manager Switch on off and lock unlock outlets reboot network devices View IPDUs Info View IPDU information by ports and slaves The information form provides real time global current monitoring of all connected devices Users Manager For admin user only This form is used to Add or delete users assigned to specific outlets Configuration For admin user only This form is used to enable over power protection syslog and alarm notification from any specified port The form allows the administrator to set a current alarm threshold that once exceeded will have the KVM net sound an alarm or send a notification message Software Upgrade For admin user only This form is used to upgrade the AlterPath Power Manager software 4 20 AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation If you have admin privileges and you need to configure Power Management using the other tabbed forms refer to Chapter 3 KVM net Configuration for a detailed explanation of these forms Access gt Power manag
33. M Terminator to the USERI for local station port of the slave KVM 4 Connect CATS cable from a master KVM net port to the KVM Terminator connected to the slave KVM USERI1 port 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each slave KVM to be connected to the master K VM net AlterPath KVM net Manual 2e 2 KVM net Installation KVM net components and connections Below is a schematic diagram of the KVM net components and connections as discussed in the installation procedure 2 8 Cascaded KVM net KVM Terminator KVM Terminator KVM Cable IP User Ethernet Cable AlterPath KVM net Manual 2 KVMmet Installation Safety Considerations When Rack Mounting When rack mounting the KVM net box consider the following Operating Temperature The manufacturer s recommended operating temperature for the KVM net is 50 to 112 F 10 C to 44 C Elevated operating ambient temperature If you install the KVM net in a closed or multi rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature Ensure that you install the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature Reduced air flow Ensure that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical loading Ensure that the equipment mounted or loade
34. M net 16 model that comes with 16 KVM ports e AlterPath KVM net 32 model that comes with 32 KVM ports e AlterPath KVM RP allows a remote user to connect to the KVM net e AlterPath KVM Terminator interfaces the console keyboard video and mouse to the KVM net vesn Oa tou Ftd Fao a a i Ady ou STi ly ERT UR F CC dC CR CRC OS a Si ae _ P aa in a s a 7m ae a a aa an a Cincaney Figure 1 1 AlterPath KVM net 32 Back View 1 2 AlterPath KVM net Manual 1 Introduction Overview of AlterPath KVM net The KVM net operates by using the keyboard VGA and mouse as the low level access interfaces to the managed servers enabling you to access server information that is otherwise inaccessible through in band network interfaces For example BIOS access POST and boot messages are inaccessible through in band network interfaces Such information becomes available only after the system boot is completed In some cases the in band network interfaces are not available even after the system boot is completed e g after a Windows Safe Mode boot making the KVM net interface the only way to manage remote GUI based servers KVM net offers advanced options to meet the most demanding user requirements It provides two types of web interface configuration and user interface cascading support CAT5 based cabling for up to 500 feet of distance and integration with other server management devic
35. M net by SNMP There are different types of attacks an unauthorized user can implement to retrieve sensitive information contained in the MIB By default the SNMP configuration in KVM net cannot permit the public community to read SNMP information 3 56 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration To configure SNMP 1 From the top menu bar select Networks from the left menu panel select SNMP Daemon Settings The system invokes the SNMP Daemon Settings form Configuration ee ee ee eee ee Host Settings To activate the snmpd services you should go to the Syslog Network Services section Services IP Filtering VPN System Information Settings Host Table SysContact configure etc snmp snmpd conf Static Routes AUX Port sysLocation configure etc snmp snmpd conf System Access Control SNMPv1 SNMPv2 Configuration 2 Type in the following System Information as necessary Field Name Community The community name acts as a password to authenticate messages sent between an SNMP cli ent and a router containing an SNMP server The community name is sent in every packet between the client and the server SysContact The email of the person to contact regarding the host on which the agent is running e g me mymachine mydomain SysLocation The physical location of the system e g mydo main If you are using SNMPy3 skip steps 2 and 3 proceed to step 4 AlterPath KVM net User
36. Modify Port dialog box A Modify Port Microsoft Internet Explorer 0 E4 ox cance Device Name Number of Ports fo Port Connected to User 2 EN Port Connected to User 1 none El AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 31 3 KVM net Configuration 3 Complete the dialog box as follows 4 Field Name Name of the slave device or KVM switch Number of Ports Number of ports contained in the device to be cascaded Port Connected to User 2 The KVM slave port to be connected to the User 2 port of the master KVM net Port Connected to User 1 The KVM slave port to be connected to the User 1 port of the master KVM net Select the OK button when done 5 From the configuration window select Apply Changes to save your configuration To edit a device configuration l From the top menu select Configuration form the side menu select Devices The system brings up the Devices configuration form From the Device list box select the line item you wish to edit and then select the Edit button The system brings up the Modify Port dialog box which is similar to the dialog box used for adding a port From the dialog box modify the configuration as necessary see field definition table from the preceding procedure and then select the OK button From the configuration window select Apply Changes to save your configuration To delete a device configuration l 2 3 From the to
37. Rule 1 From the IP Filtering form Configuration gt Network gt IP Filtering select from the Chain list box or filter table the chain containing the rule s that you would like to edit and then select the Edit Rules button The system brings up the Edit Rules form Edit Rules for Chain INPUT In the example above each line represents a rule for the INPUT chain that you selected from the Chain list box from Step 1 Now you must select from the above list box the rule you wish to edit 2 From the Rules list box of the Edit Rules form select the rule to be edited and then select the Edit button AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 47 3 KVM net Configuration The system brings up the Edit Rule dialog box H Edit Rule Microsoft Internet Explorer ox canca Hote Target Droe Source P 0 0 0 0 Mask JO C nverted Destination IP 0 0 0 0 Mask Jo C nverted Protocal rome l Inverted Input Interface Inverted Output Co PENE M Inverted Fragments ar packets ICMP Options Section ICMP Type timestamp reply C inverted 3 From the Edit Rules dialog box complete the following data fields as necessary Field Nane Indicates the action to be performed to the IP packet when it matches the rule For example the kernel can ACCEPT DROP RETURN LOG or REJECT the packet by sending a message translating the source or the destination IP address port or sending the packet to another user d
38. Shortcuts Options Connection Host OS About 5 x Microaoft i Windows Method 2 Exiting by using the escape sequence Press Ctrl K keys followed by the Q key The system will close the session and send the following message The current session was finished by an escape sequence AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 13 4 KVM net Operation Method 3 Exiting by Idle Timeout Leaving your system idle will eventually close the session based on the configured idle time When this happens the system closes the session and sends the following message The current session has finished by idle timeout Press ENTER to continue The idle time is set by the KVM net administrator 4 14 AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation Adjusting Screen Brightness and Contrast To adjust screen brightness press the video control key sequence Ctrl K followed by the V key default Depending on which window was accessed last the system will display either one of the following overlaying windows e Automatic Video Control Adjustment e Manual Brightness and Contrast Control Automatic Video Control Adjustment The Automatic Video Adjustment window is used to control the video signal input level to the KVM net This is used to compensate for the differences in video signal levels from the computers Automatic control iuen g4 eae In the Automatic Control screen press the lt Tab gt key to move from the
39. a host click the Add button The system brings up the following dialog box El New Modify Host Microsoft Internet Explorer lolx IP Address Name AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration 3 Type in the new or modified host address in the IP Address field and the host name in the Name field and then select the OK button 4 To delete a host select the host you wish to delete from the Host Table form and then select the Delete button from the form 5 Select the Apply Changes button to save your configuration to Flash Network gt Static Routes The Static Routes form allows you to manually add routes The Routing Table defines which interface should transmit an IP packet based on destination IP information Static routes are a quick and effective way to route data from one subnet to another You can add or edit a hard coded static route by clicking on the corresponding buttons They ll bring you to a dialog box to enter the route to be added To delete a static route highlight the route and select Delete 1 From the top menu select Network from the left menu select Static Routes The system brings up the Static Routes table form Configuration Host Settings Syslog Services IP Filtering VPN SNMP Host Table AUX Port System Refer to the field definitions in Step 3 for the meaning of each field in the table AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 61 3 KVM net Configuration
40. ace it also presents a few configuration procedures using VI or the Command Line Interface CLI as necessary The KVM net web configuration interface provides two modes of operation Wizard and Expert The organization of the chapter follows in sequential fashion the two modes and the menu selections available from each mode If you are a regular user refer to Chapter 4 KVM net Operation AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Logging In IMPORTANT Take note of this login procedure All subsequent online 6 procedures in this chapter will assume that you are already logged in 1 Connect your internet browser to the KVM net web interface by typing in the KVM net server s IP address e g http 10 0 0 0 in the browser s address URL field The system brings up the AlterPath KVM net Login page Welcome to the AlterPath KvMinet 16 Model Host Name K Minet 16 KYM 2 Log in as admin and type in the password cyclades The system brings up the KVM net web management page If another administrator is using the system the following message appears Proceed Log into the device and log off the currently logged in administrator Cancel 3 Click on the appropriate radio button and then click on the Apply button 3 2 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Direct Access to a Port If the Login page is configured to allow Direct Access to a port
41. alled agents store data about themselves in Management Information Bases MIBs and return this data to the SNMP requesters AlterPath KVM net Manual SNMP Traps SSH Stop Bit Subnet Mask TACACS TACACS AlterPath KVM net Manual Glossary Source Webopedia Notifications or Event Reports are occurrences of Events in a Managed system sent to a list of managers configured to receive Events for that managed system These Event Reports are called Traps in SNMP The Traps provide the value of one or more instances of management information Any SNMP enabled Device generates Fault Reports Traps that are defined in the MIB which the SNMP Agent has implemented The Trap Definition vary with the SNMP Version which defines the messaging format but the information contained in these are essentially identical The major difference between the two message formats is in identifying the events Secure Shell A protocol which permits secure remote access over a network from one computer to another SSH negotiates and establishes an encrypted connection between an SSH client and an SSH server A bit which signals the end of a unit of transmission on a serial line A stop bit may be transmitted after the end of each byte or character A bit mask used to select bits from an Internet address for subnet addressing Also known as Address Mask Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Authentication protocol devel
42. ation Authentication Protocol es Method Remote Right Local Left ID IP Address ID IP Address NextHop Subnet NextHop Subnet RSA Key gt ha Local Left ID IP Address Boot Action Ignore NextHop Subnet Boot Action Ignore gt Pre Shared Secret If the selected Authentication Method is RSA Public Keys the left dialog box is used If the Authentication Method is Shared Secret the right dialog box is used 3 Edit or complete the appropriate fields from either dialog box as follows Field Name Connector Name Name of the VPN connection Authentication Protocol Authentication protocol used to establish a VPN connection Authentication method used to establish a VPN connection Authentication Method AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Remote Right The identification name of the remote host commonly referred to as the right host IP Address Remote IP address NextHop The router to which the Console Server sends packets in order to deliver them to the left RSA Key You may use the copy and paste feature of your browser to enter the RAS key Local Left The identification name of the local host com monly referred to as the left host IP Address The IP address of the local or left host NextHop The router to which the Console Server sends packets in order to deliver them to the right RSA Key You may use the
43. ave KVM units to a master KVM net unit a process also known as cascading or daisy chaining If you already understand cascading skip this introduction and proceed to the procedural sections Cascading refers to the multiple connections of slave devices to a KVM net master for as many allowable tiers or hierarchies For example a 2 tier cascaded configuration can have KVM slaves connected to a KVM net master The diagram below shows a basic cascaded configuration of a KVM net 32 master with all KVM components AlterPath KVM Terminators 5 KVM EEE CA iis User KVM s AlterPath KVM net Ethernet LAN Autentication Servers Using the KVM net 32 32 master KVM net units or switches can be cascaded for a total of up to 32 units regardless of how many times they are cascaded A 2 user configuration can control up to 512 servers a single user up to 1024 servers i e from a single keyboard monitor mouse console either locally or remotely through the ethernet LAN AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration To add a KVM net slave to be cascaded to a master K VM net 1 From the top menu select Configuration form the side menu select Devices The system brings up the Devices configuration form Configuration General Users amp Groups Security Network AUX Port System master 2 From the Devices configuration form select the Add button The system brings up the
44. copy and paste feature of your browser to enter the RSA key Boot Action The boot action configured for the local host Pre Shared Secret Pre shared password between left and right users 4 Select the OK button when done 5 Select the Apply Changes button to save your configuration AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 55 3 KVM net Configuration Network gt SNMP Short for Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP 1s a set of protocols for managing complex networks SNMP works by sending messages called protocol data units PDUs to different parts of a network SNMP compliant devices agents store data about themselves in Management Information Bases MIBs and return this data to the SNMP requesters The KVM net uses the Net SNMP package http www net snmp org The Net SNMP package contains various tools relating to the Simple Network Management Protocol including an extensible agent an SNMP library tools to request or set information from SNMP agents tools to generate and handle SNMP traps a version of the unix netstat command using SNMP and a Tk perl mib browser SNMP is configured with community names OID and user names The KVM net supports SNMPv1 v2 and v3 The two versions require different configurations SNMPv1 v2 requires community source object ID and the type of community read write read only V3 requires user name gt Important Check the SNMP configuration before gathering information b about KV
45. d evenly to prevent a potentially hazardous condition Circuit loading Ensure that the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Check the equipment nameplate ratings to address this concern Reliable Earthing Maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment by inspecting supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit such as power strips or extension cords AlterPath KVM net Manual 2 9 2 KVM net Installation This page has been left intentionally blank 2 10 AlterPath KVM net Manual 3 1 Chapter 3 KVM net Configuration This chapter presents the procedures for configuring the K VM net using the web interface and is organized as follows Overview Logging In KVM net Web Management Interface Configuring in Wizard Mode Step 1 Network Settings Step 2 Access Step 3 System Log Configuring in Expert Mode Access Configuration Information Management Overview Configuring the KVM net through the web configuration interface is the responsibility of the system administrator This chapter is addressed to the System Administrator who is responsible for configuring and managing the KVM net and its users as well as to those users who are granted administrative access to configure and operate the K VM net While the main focus of this chapter is on the use of the KVM net web interf
46. e port list select the port to which the target is connected 4 Select the Upgrade Now button Microcode Reset The Microcode Reset form is used to reset the hardware associated with the afore discussed microcodes From the top menu select Management from the side menu select Microcode Reset The system brings up the Microcode Reset form l Management Backup Configuration Firmware Update Microcode Update Active Sessions Reboot C KYM Terminator C KYM Switch internal Target KVM RP Main C KVM RP Local C KYM Video Compression Modules 2 From the form select the microcode or hardware target 3 From the scrollable port list select the port to which the target is connected and then select the Reset Now button 3 74 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Active Sessions The Active Sessions window is designed to provide you a quick status and usage information e g user tty Login time JCPU etc pertaining to all active server sessions You may also kill or refresh a session Open sessions are displayed with their identifications and statistics data for login session and CPU usage for the specific client JCPU relates all processes attached to that port including running background processes PCPU relates the current processing time 1 From the top menu bar select Management from the left menu panel select Active Sessions The system invokes the Active Sessions wi
47. e port session and invoke the Connection Menu AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 5 4 6 4 KVM net Operation AlterPath Viewer Connection Menu Once you have launched the AlterPath Viewer you can connect to any server through the Connection Menu The menu allows you to e Connect to a Port e Exit from the Viewer EA AlterPath Viewer q Shortcuts Options Connection Host O5 About Connection Menu Refer to the succeeding sections on Overlaying Connection Menu Navigation Keys and Default Key Sequences to ensure full use of the viewer Overlaying Connection Menu Navigation Keys Below 1s a short list of keyboard controls to help you navigate through the KVM Viewer For the keys to work make sure that your window is selected so that it is in the active state TAB Changes between fields on the window UP DOWN ARROW Scrolls within a menu BACKSPACE Deletes character left to the cursor AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation Ko PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Skips to the third line END Moves to the end of a menu HOME Moves to the top of a menu ENTER Selects highlighted item Commits changes Default Key Sequences A key sequence also known as escape sequence is a sequence of special characters used to send a command to a device or program in this case the KVM net application Typically an escape sequence begins with an escape character hence the term but this is not
48. efined chain Mask Source network mask Required when a net work should be included in the rule 3 48 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Field Name Inverted Select this box to invert the target action i e the action assigned to the target will be per formed to all source IPs Masks except to the one just defined Destination IP Destination IP address Destination network mask Inverted Select this box to invert the target action i e the action assigned to the target will be per formed to all Destination Mask IPs except to the one just defined Protocol The transport protocol to check If the numeric value is available select Numeric and type the value in the adjacent text input field otherwise select one of the other options Inverted Select box to invert the target action 1 e the action assigned to the target will be performed to all protocols except to the one just defined Input Interface The interface where the IP packet should pass The Input Interface option will appear only for the chains INPUT and FORWARD Inverted Select box to invert the target action i e the action assigned to the target will be performed to all interfaces except to the one just defined Output Interface The interface where the IP packet should pass The Output interface option will appear for the chains FORWARD and OUTPUT Inverted Select box to invert the target action i e the action assigned t
49. ement gt Outlets Manager The Outlets Manager form allows you to check the status of all IPDUs connected to the Console Server including their outlets Any user who has Administration privileges can turn on turn off cycle lock and unlock the outlets 1 From the top menu select Access from the left menu select Power Management The system invokes the following form out 0 50 out2 0 50 touts 0 50 out4 0 50 outs 0 50 out 0 50 out 0 50 outs 0 50 own moaornhon In the example above the yellow bulbs i e the actual color online when the switch is ON and the opened padlock indicate that the outlets are switched on and unlocked 2 To switch on off an outlet click on the light bulb to lock unlock an outlet click on the padlock AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 21 4 KVM net Operation In the sample form below outlet 2 1s switched off and locked e _ _ _ _ X X X XaKa aay_ _l_ 0ohk Q _ 0 nn nn nn nn _ _ _ Outlets Manayer _ViewIPDUSinfo Users Manager Configuration Software Upgrade a tate Power Up Interval 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 Outlet Outlet Name Out out out2 touts outa outs oute out outs ra fm P P P F F ra Q Q g g g ow om on kon 3 To save your changes click on the Save Outlets State button located in the form 4 From the lower control buttons of the main window click on the Apply
50. ernal server locations These servers receive KVM net syslog messages You can also delete the servers from their locations 1 Select Step 3 System Log from the main menu The system brings up the System Log form Step 1 Network Settings o_O _ _ lt _ _ _ OOOO _VI I nanam _ St i ssh has Configure external syslog server location to receive KVM syslog messages Facility Number Local 7 x New SysLog Server To Add a Syslog Server 1 From the Facility Number dropdown list select the facility number from which you want to configure your syslog servers 2 From the New Syslog Server field enter the IP address of the syslog server that you are adding and then select the Add button Repeat this step for as many servers you need to add The new server appears in the Syslog Servers list box 3 Select Apply Changes to save your configuration To Delete a Syslog Server 1 From the Facility Number dropdown list select the facility number from which you want to configure your syslog servers 3 12 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration 2 From the Syslog Server list box select the syslog server that you want to delete from the current facility location and then select Delete Repeat this step for as many servers you need to delete 3 Select Apply Changes to save your configuration Configuring in Expert Mode This section presents the procedures for configuring t
51. erted to any electronic or machine readable form without the prior written con sent of Cyclades Corporation 41829 Albrae Street Fremont CA 94538 USA Telephone 510 771 6100 Fax 510 771 6200 www cyclades com Table of Contents Before You Begin Audience 1 Document Organization 1 Typographical Conventions ll Naming Conventions il Symbols ili Chapter 1 Introduction Connectivity and Server Capacity 1 2 Product Components 1 2 Overview of AlterPath KVM net 1 3 KVM net Product Features 1 4 Remote Access Over IP 1 4 Web User Interface for Configuration and Operation 1 4 Cat5 Based Cabling 1 5 Server Based Authentication 1 5 Local User Authentication 1 5 User Access Lists Per Port 1 5 Cascading Support with Centralized Port Management 1 5 Flexibility and Scalability 1 6 On Screen Display Capability 1 6 Mouse Support 1 6 Multi User 1 6 Event Logging Capabilities 1 6 Linux Advantage 1 7 Rack Space Convenience 1 7 Setup Diagram 1 8 AlterPath KVM net Manual Table of Contents II Chapter 2 KVM net Installation Product Installation Checklist Rack Mounting and Connecting the KVM net Components Port Connections Installing AlterPath KVM net Using Ethernet Connection Cascading AlterPath KVM net 2 1 2 3 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Connecting a Slave KVM to a Master KVM net 2 7 KVM net components and connections Safety Considerations When Rack Mounting Chapter 3 KVM net Configuration Overview Logging In Direc
52. es such as the AlterPath PM IPDUs are some of the options that provide the flexibility necessary for the AlterPath KVM net to fit into most customer applications Figure 1 2 AlterPath KVM net Product Suite From bottom KVM net unit front KVM net 32 unit back KVM RP KVM Terminator AlterPath KVM net Manual 1 3 1 Introduction KVM net Product Features AlterPath KVM net provides enterprise solutions meeting the needs of today s data center Among the most notable features of AlterPath KVM net are e Web Configuration and Operation Interface e CAT5 based cabling e Server Based Authentication e Local User Authentication e User Access List Per Port e Cascading Support with Centralized Port Management e Flexibility and Scalability e Online Screen Display e Mouse Support e Multi User e Event Logging e Linux Advantage e Rack Space Savings Remote Access Over IP KVM net provide users the advantage of accessing servers from any place at any time by enabling full access and server control over the Internet Protocol Unlike an analog KVM switch this feature does away with the need for physical access to the console controlling the connected servers to that switch and allows the user to control the servers using a standard web browser Web User Interface for Configuration and Operation The KVM net offers two types of web graphical user interface e Configuration Using the web configuration interface K
53. evious screen Port Info Key sequence for invoking the Port Information screen 6 Click on Apply Changes to save your configuration AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 27 3 KVM net Configuration 3 28 7 Proceed to the next form by clicking the User 2 tab The system brings up the User 2 form screen Saver Idle Timeout 3 Timeout Keyboard type U8 Power ann fa Management p Mouse Keyboard Sync s Video Control v Switch Next switch Previous Port Info i The User 2 form is used to configure the second user s console and keyboard settings 8 Complete the data entry fields for User 2 and then click on the Apply Changes button to save your configuration For a definition of the fields see the field definition table from step 5 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration 9 Proceed to the next form by clicking on the IP Users tab The system brings up the IP Users form IP Users Idle Timeout 3 Power oa a Management p Mouse Keyboard Sync s video Control y Switch Next Switch Previous p Port Info i The IP Users form is used to configure the web user s console and keyboard settings 10 Complete the data entry fields for Web User and then click on the Apply Changes button to save your configuration AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 29 3 KVM net Configuration AlterPath KVM net32 Devices The Devices form allows you to configure one or more sl
54. for the server port The following two options are always presented in the menu to the connecting user e Quit Just quits the connection attempt and returns to the Server Connection Menu e Connect read only connects the user in read only mode and noti fies the new connection to the previous user The menu presented to the connecting user and the notification message to the previous user are as follows Server 3 Port 3 This port is Another user connected to another connecting on this station station Quit this session Connect read only AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 17 4 KVM net Operation If the connecting user has either read write read write config read write power or full access permission to the server port the following additional options are presented in the menu e Connect read write connects the user in read write mode and the previous user is notified of the event If the previous user is in read write mode its access mode is changed to read only and he is noti fied of the event e Kill the other session kills the existing session and connects the user 1n read write mode The previous user 1s notified of the event and is disconnected from the server port The menu presented to the connecting user and the notification messages to the previous user are as follows Server 3 Port 3 This port is connected to another station Connect read only Connect read write Kill other session
55. he KVM net web interface in Expert Mode This mode is designed for the admin user who needs to configure the KVM net beyond the capabilities of the basic wizard mode A main difference between the two modes is the addition of a top menu bar in the Expert Mode to support a wider array of menu choices The top menu bar supercedes the left menu panel Based on what you select from the top menu bar the selections from the left menu panel changes accordingly Additionally the left menu selection can have child windows or forms which are presented as tabbed forms within the initial form or as a second column Level 3 menu in the left menu panel Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Additional Menu Menu Menu Forms Configuration ae Users amp Groups Facility Number Toe al3 Security Network O Direct access AUX Port System Common Escape Sequence k Authentication Type Local Typographically the menu path for say the User 2 form would be Configuration gt KVM gt General gt User 2 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 13 3 KVM net Configuration Table of Menu and Forms The forms that compose the entire configuration interface in Expert Mode is as follows Menu Selection a gt Connect to Server This is a form by itself gt Power Management Outlets Manager tab View IPDUs Info tab 2 Users Manager tab 3 Configuration tab 4 Software Upgrade tab 5 Configuration gt KVM General tab User 1 tab
56. he secret the timeout and retries 3 Select the Apply Changes button to complete the procedure 3 38 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Network Network configuration which is the second of four primary options that belong to the top Configuration menu comprises eight forms Form Use this form to Host Settings Configure host connections including Ethernet Port connections DNS Service and Name Service Access Syslog Define the Syslog Servers to enable system logging Services Define or activate the method of access i e Telnet SSH SNMP Client or NTP IP Filtering Configure the selective filtering of packets that may potentially crack your network system or generate unnecessary traffic Configure IPsec tunnels to establish a secure connection between K VM net and a security gateway machine SNMP Configure the SNMP server to manage complex networks Host Table View hosts list create edit and delete hosts Static Routes View create and delete routes from the table AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 39 3 KVM net Configuration 3 40 Network gt Host Settings The Host Settings form allows you to configure the network settings for the KVM net 1 From the top menu select Network from the side menu select Host Settings The system brings up the Host Settings form Configuration M DHCP a Host Name Console Banner ces IP Filtering kum JAlterPath KVM VPN SNMP
57. he session Cycle by Key Sequence allows you to view or access the next server by entering the Cycle key sequence default Ctrl K C The procedure allows you to move from one server to the next authorized server using one key sequence at a time AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation Cycle by Server To initiate Cycle by Server 1 From the Connection Menu choose Cycle and press Enter The system brings up the Server Selection Menu Connection Menu not the remote user R The Cycle selection is available only to the local user 2 Select Cycle you may have to use the End key to find Cycle at the bot tom of the list from the Server Connection Menu and then press Enter The system initiates cycle from the first authorized server Cycle by Key Sequence The cycle by key sequence like all key sequences will work only when you are already viewing or accessing a Server 1 To access the next authorized server from the current server selection press Ctrl K followed by the C key The system should take you to the next authorized server are a local user R The key sequence for cycling Ctrl K C works only if you AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 11 4 KVM net Operation Using the KVM RP to Extend Operation You can extend the local distance of your AlterPath KVM net by using the AlterPath KVM RP KVM net supports two concurrent users through any combination of the following e One local u
58. ine in the list box represents a chain For a definition or explanation of the field columns refer to the introductory section of this procedure or to the field definitions for the Edit Rule dialog box next section 2 Toaddachain select the Add button The system brings up the Add Chain dialog box 3 Enter the name of the chain that you are adding to the filter table and then select OK Spaces are not allowed in the chain name 4 After entering a new chain name click on the Edit Rules button to access the next dialog window to enter the rules for that chain 5 Select OK to commit your changes 6 To add rules to your new chain see ZP Filtering To Add a Rule section AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 45 3 KVM net Configuration IP Filtering To edit a chain 1 From the IP Filtering form Configuration gt Network gt IP Filtering select the Chain you wish to edit from the Chain list box or filter table and then select the Edit button The system brings up the Edit Chain dialog box A Edit Chain Microsoft Internet Explo P m JEA Mame OUTPUT Policy ACCEPT 2 Modify the Policy field as needed and then select OK 3 Verify your entry from the main form and then select Apply Changes to save your changes 4 Ifyou need to edit any rules for this chain proceed to P Filtering To Edit a Rule section 3 46 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration IP Filtering To Edit a
59. ing the port status from the Ports list box 4 Select the Apply Changes button to save your configuration AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 33 3 KVM net Configuration Users amp Groups The Users amp Groups configuration form allows you to e Set specific KVM net permissions i e by individual port for each user e Assign or change user passwords e Add or delete users from the User Access List e Set specific KVM net permissions by group e Add or delete user groups from the Group Access List To set KVM net permissions for a user or a group 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the side menu select KVM gt Users amp Groups The system invokes the Users amp Groups configuration form Configuration General Devices Security Network AUX Port System 2 From the User List box select the user to be configured for KVM net permissions OR From the Group List box select the group to be configured for KVM net permissions 3 34 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration 3 Select the corresponding Set KVM Permissions button The system invokes the Set KVM Permissions form KVM Access List for user a Default Access List master 4 Complete the form as follows Field Name Default Access List Select this check box if you want to include the current user to the default Access List Default Permission The default permission for the current user
60. is assigned an IP address any user on the network should be able to access the KVM net through the web user interface AlterPath KVM net Manual 2 5 2 KVM net Installation Cascading AlterPath KVM net The AlterPath KVM net is cascadeable to support up to 1024 computers For one KVM net 32 master you can either connect up to 32 KVM32 units as slaves 2 user configuration which enables control up to 512 servers or up to 32 KVM32 units as slaves single user configuration which enables con trol up to 1024 servers The 2 user configuration uses two connections for each slave to master configuration One CAT 5 cable between a master port to a slave USER 2 port and another CAT 5 cable between a master port and a USER 1 port through a Terminator That is for one user you can use one port per slave for two users two ports per slave A typical cascading configuration is shown below AlterPath KVM Terminators KVM AlterPath KVM net16 User KVM s AlterPath KVM net Ethernet LAN Autentication Servers 2 6 AlterPath KVM net Manual 2 KVMmet Installation Connecting a Slave KVM to a Master KVM net The procedure for connecting a slave KVM to a master KVM net is as follows 1 Ensure that all hardware K VM net switches and computers to be connected are switched off 2 Connect a CATS cable from a master KVM net port to the USER2 for remote station port of the slave KVM 3 Connect a KV
61. its 1 stop bit Flow Control None ANSI emulation Open your terminal emulation application HyperTerminal Kermit or Minicom Log in as root Password Cyclades Upon system prompt enter the command passwd Type in your new password when prompted Save your new password to Flash by typing in saveconf Close your terminal session You may also change your password through the KVM net configuration interface by referring to Chapter 3 KVM net Configuration Differences in OSD Functions The Online Screen Display OSD which also displays the overlaying menus is accessible to both local and remote users There are however two main differences in the OSD features or functions for each user Only the local user has access to the OSD Login screen Only the local user can cycle between servers using the overlaying Connection Menu Consequently only the local user can use the Ctrl K keys to cycle AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation How to Read the Port Numbers The number enclosed in parenthesis following the port logical number is the physical port number Example Server 2 1 Where Server 2 port name 1 physical port number A name and a number connected by a period indicate the slave KVM followed by its physical port Example kvm2 4 Where kvm2 slave name 4 physical port on slave kvm2 How Server Names are Listed A server does not need to have a name other than the logical physical port
62. lem solving policies for future improvement Linux Advantage Instead of using proprietary software technologies KVM net leverages on Open Source software Linux giving users the freedom to customize its operation to modify or add features Rack Space Convenience Available in 16 and 32 port models that fit in 1U of rack space KVM net helps maximize server availability with scalability and security Using KVM net for server management decreases network maintenance costs while increasing efficiency and productivity AlterPath KVM net Manual 1 7 1 Introduction Setup Diagram The diagram below shows how the various K VM net product components are connected and set up Windows Server Linux AlterPath KVM Terminator AlterPath KVM net User mg A Workstation AlterPath KVM RP e Workstation Figure 1 3 AlterPath KVM net Setup 1 8 AlterPath KVM net Manual Chapter 2 KVM net Installation This section discusses the procedures and requirements for installing the AlterPath KVM net and is organized as follows e Product Installation Checklist e Rack Mounting and Connecting the KVM net Components e Installing AlterPath KVM net e Cascading AlterPath KVM net Product Installation Checklist While the quantity of the product components may vary based on your order at a minimum your AlterPath K VM net package should contain the following items e AlterPath KVM net Al
63. ltering Chain The filter table contains a number of built in chains and may include user defined chains The built in chains are called according to the type of packet User defined chains are called when a rule which is matched by the packet points to the chain Each table has a set of built in chains classified as follows e INPUT For packets coming into the box itself e FORWARD For packets being routed through the box e OUTPUT For locally generated packets Rule Each chain has a sequence of rules that address the following e How the packet should appear in order to match the rule Some information about the packet is checked according to the rule for example the IP header the input and output interfaces the TCP flags and the protocol e What to do when the packet matches the rule The packet can be accepted blocked logged or jumped to a user defined chain When a chain is analyzed the rules of this chain are reviewed one by one until the packet matches one rule If no rule is found the default action for that chain will be taken AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration IP Filtering To add a chain 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the left menu select Network gt IP Filtering The system brings up the IP Filtering configuration form Configuration Host Settings ACCEPT Syslog ACCEPT Services OUTPUT VPN SNMP Host Table Static Routes AUX Port System Each l
64. m the left menu select Backup Configuration The system brings up the Backup Configuration form Management Firmware Update Microcode Update Microcode Reset FTP Server Active Sessions Reboot Server IP ts Path and Filename Username Password 2 Complete the fields and then select one of the following buttons e Save to FTP server select this if you want to save your configura tion to the FTP server e Load from FTP server select this if you want to load your configu ration from the FTP server to the KVM net 3 Select the Apply Changes button when done The configuration loaded should run after a reboot AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 71 3 KVM net Configuration Firmware Update To upgrade your KVM net firmware perform the following steps l eS 3 72 From the top menu select Management from the side menu select Firmware Update The system brings up the Firmware Update form Management Backup Configuration s The upgrade will only be performed if Microcode Update Upgrade Now button is pressed Microcode Reset See Help for more details Active Sessions Reboot Type ETE FTP Site Username Password File ersion Run Checksum No From the Firmware Update form complete the fields as follows Field Name FTP Site The address of the FTP site Username of the person who is doing the upload Password associated with the Username The firmware file version
65. mmand initiates a power control session _ control session t e a N LOCK twice RP Switch to Local command switches the Alter and then L Path KVM RP video display to the local computer SCROLL LOCK twice RP Switch to Remote command switches the Alter and then R Path KVM RP video display to the remote computer Ctrl K and then C KVM net Switch command switches from the cur rently connected server to your next authorized Server Ctrl K and then V Video command controls screen brightness and contrast Ctrl K and then S Keyboard and Mouse Synchronization command resets the keyboard and mouse synchronization if either one becomes unavailable after adding a new server to the KVM net AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 25 3 KVM net Configuration 1 To configure the KVM net Settings from the top menu select Configuration form the left menu select KVM The system brings up the first of four forms under KVM General form Configuration General Users amp Groups Facility Number Local3 Security Network ALa Common Escape Sequence k Authentication Type Local Direct access System 2 From the General form complete the data entry fields as follows Field Name Facility Number Define the Facility Number 1 e the location of the managed server s Direct Access Select this check box to enable direct access to a port as the user logs in from the Login screen Common Escape The recomme
66. nd authentication type User 1 Configure the first user s console and keyboard settings Idle Timeout Screen Saver Timeout and various key commands a k a escape sequences User 2 Configure the second user s console and keyboard settings Idle Timeout Screen Saver Timeout and various key commands a k a escape sequences IP Users Configure the web user s console and keyboard settings Idle Timeout Screen Saver Timeout and various key commands a k a escape sequences 3 24 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Default Key Sequences A main component of the K VM net settings is defining the key sequences for users when using the AlterPath Viewer A key sequence also known as escape sequence is a sequence of special characters used to send a command to a device or program in this case the KVM net application Typically an escape sequence begins with an escape character hence the term but this is not always the case In KVM net the default key sequence Ctrl K Q for getting out of a particular window while connected to a port is also called escape sequence Aside from the navigation keys listed above you can use the following key sequences to perform a specific action Ctrl K and then Q Quit command closes the session to a port and takes you back to the KVM net Main Menu Ctrl K and thenP K and then P Port Port command initiates a power control session _ initiates a Port co
67. nded key combinations are the control Sequence key followed by a letter key e g Ctrl Q Authentication Type Choice of authentication services are None Local Radius TacacsPlus Ldap Kerberos and NTLM 3 Click on Apply Changes to save your configuration 4 Ifyou need to configure another facility select a new Facility Number and then repeat steps 2 and 3 OR Proceed to the next form by clicking on the User 1 tab 3 26 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration The system brings up the User 1 form screen Saver Idle Timeout Timeout Keyboard type US z Power ool a Management p Mouse Keyboard Sync s video Control v Switch Next Switch Previous p Port Info fi The User 1 form is used to configure the first user s console and key board settings 5 From the User 1 form complete the data entry fields as follows Field Nane Idle Timeout The time in minutes it takes the system to timeout after it remains idle Screen Save Timeout The time in minutes it takes for the screen saver to activate after the system remains idle Keyboard Type From the drop down list select the keyboard type assigned to User 1 Power Management Key sequence for Power Management Mouse Keyboard Sync Key sequence for M K synchronization Video Control Key sequence for video control Switch Next Key sequence for switching to the next screen Switch Previous Key sequence for switching to the pr
68. ndow Management Backup Configuration Firmware Update Microcode Update Microcode Reset Uptime 1 day Users 1 Reboot What the heading and column name means Field Column Definition System uptime in minutes and seconds mm ss Users Number of current users The user who initiated the session The name of the serial port From The network machine to which the port is connected AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 75 3 KVM net Configuration Field Column The day and time of the last login Idle The time when the session or server became inactive The duration of time used by all processes attached to the tty It does not include past background jobs only currently running background jobs PCPU The time used by the current process that is named in the What column The current process attached to the tty 2 To kill or refresh a session select from the Active Sessions view table the session you wish to delete or refresh 3 Click on the Kill Session or Refresh button 4 From the configuration window click on the Apply Changes button Reboot The Reboot form allows you to reboot the system by clicking the Reboot button go to Management gt Reboot as shown Management Backup Configuration a n n n n n nk aay eee n nn Eee ns eee Sos _ c Fi are Updat s Tau 5 a erates This administration tool will reboot the system Microcode Update Microcode Reset Active Sessions
69. ne E Stop Bits BA Modem TIMEOUT 10 Initialiazation vw dA INdATZ i OK r n ATZ OR r n Local IP address Remote IP address V Authentication Required AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 63 3 KVM net Configuration 2 To configure the Aux Port for PPP complete the fields as shown below and select Apply Changes when done Field Name Profile Select the device to be connected For PPP the following input fields are used Baud Rate The port speed Flow Control Gateway or interface address used for the route The number of data bits Stop Bits The number of stop bits Modem Initialization The modem initialization string Local IP Address The 32 bit local IP address Remote IP Address The 32 bit remote IP address Authentication Authentication Required Select checkbox if authentication is Select checkbox if authentication is required a S o e aa maximum transmission unit maximum receive units for the PPP PPP Options The options for this protocol 3 64 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration System The System menu which is the fourth selection under the Configuration menu comprises two forms Date Time and Boot System gt Date Time The Time Date form is used to enable the KVM net to work as an NTP client synchronizing your system clock with the true time i e the average of many high accuracy clocks around the world By default NTP is disabled you may enter the time and
70. nect you to the proper server Flexibility and Scalability Cascading support with centralized port management allows the KVM net to increase the number of managed servers without losing the initial investment or the advantage of a centralized configuration and access interface As the data center grows managers and system administrators have greater control and the ability to expand their coverage On Screen Display Capability You can use the on screen display or the AlterPath Viewer to control your AlterPath KVM net easily From the OSD you can perform tasks such as navigating through the servers cycling servers and so forth Mouse Support AlterPath KVM net currently supports the PS 2 mouse In the future it will support USB and Sun mouse models Multi User KVM net supports two concurrent users one local which is extendable to 500 feet through the use of a CATS cable and one remote i e over the internet The KVM net RP enables the remote operator to select the local keyboard video and mouse console between a local station and a server from the AlterPath K VM net AlterPath KVM net Manual 1 Introduction Event Logging Capabilities AlterPath KVM net provides event logging capabilities allowing your organization to audit its usage and identify who accessed which KVM net ports at what time and date This helps your organization track how server issues are being handled by systems administrators and analyze prob
71. nel Based on what you select from the top menu bar the left menu selections will change accordingly Occasionally an Expert Mode menu selection will comprise multiple forms such as the one shown above These forms are identified by their tabs Select the tab to access the form that you want Button Functions The control buttons located at the bottom of the KVM net Web Configuration window provide you the following functions for operating the interface Button Name Use this button to Wizard Expert Switch the KVM net Web Configuration Screen to either Wizard or Expert Mode The Expert Mode is the default mode in this mode the Wizard button is visible and vice versa Try Changes Test or run the system based on the settings from the current form without having to save the configuration Cancel Changes Cancel your changes or reverts back to the original configuration values Apply Changes Save your changes to the KVM net Flash card Next Traverse to the next screen or form Back Return to the previous screen or form Help Invoke the online help sub window which provides help information relating to the current form Reload Page Reloads or refreshes the current page Saving Your Configuration The Unsaved Changes indicator on the lower right hand corner of the KVM net web configuration window serves to remind you that you have made a configuration entry or change which has not been saved AlterPath KVM net User Man
72. ns located in the back of a KVM net32 Auxiliary User2 Mouse Keyboard Power switch AlterPath KVM net Manual 2 3 2 KVM net Installation Installing AlterPath KVM net While the KVM net and its components are hot pluggable be aware that other non Cyclades system components which are also con nected may potentially stall your system When in doubt power on the KVM net unit only after everything is installed properly To install your AlterPath KVM net follow the procedure below 1 Connect computers to the AlterPath KVM net a Select the appropriate KVM Terminator for the computer to be connected Three Terminator types are available PS 2 USB and Sun b Plug the selected Terminator to the matching Keyboard Video and Mouse ports on the computer R When connecting the terminator you must first connect the video then the mouse then the keyboard before connecting the RJ 45 straight through CATS cable c Repeat steps a and b for all computers to be connected d Plug RJ 45 straight cables from each terminator to the CATS ports on the AlterPath KVM net 2 Connecta local user station to the AlterPath K VM net a Plug your station s Keyboard Video and Mouse cables to the Keyboard Video and Mouse USER 1 connectors on your AlterPath KVM net 3 Optional Connect the Remote Point Unit RP to the AlterPath KVM net a Ifyou are NOT using an AlterPath KVM RP skip this and proceed to step 4 b Plug yo
73. number to which the server is connected When a name has been assigned to a server the name replaces the logical physical port number in the Server Selection Menu If all servers were configured by their names then the names are still sorted by physical port number In the sample Server Selection Menu below you know that a server named Linux Vir is using Port 1 Select the server to connect AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 9 4 KVM net Operation 4 10 Cycling Between Servers Cycle refers to the capability to access or connect from one authorized server to another This feature is available to local the user only Through the on screen display interface or by using a key sequence KVM net provides you immediate access to all connected or authorized servers Cycling occurs in the order by logical port as they appear in the Server Connection Menu In the cycle process if there 1s no device attached to the port associated with the next logical port a message will appear to indicate that there is no device connected Port 1 could not be connected No device detected in the local port There are two types of cycle commands e Cycle by Server e Cycle by Key Sequence Cycle by Server enables you to view all authorized servers on a continuous basis until all server have been exhausted and then start over again The cycle does not stop unless you enter the escape sequence default Ctrl K Q to abort the process and close t
74. o add or assign a new user select the Add button from the appropriate Serial Port view table 3 20 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration The system brings up the Edit Outlet dialog box Edit Outlet Microsoft Internet Expl ok Cancel Outlet Name out1 Power Up Interval 0 40 3 From the Add Edit User dialog box modify or enter in the corresponding fields the user and the outlets to which the user is assigned and then select the OK button In the Outlets field use the comma to separate each outlet use the hyphen to indicate a range of outlets e g 1 3 6 9 12 Selecting Edit will not allow you to edit or delete the user only the outlet assignments for that user 4 Verify your entry by checking the appropriate Serial Port table from the Users Manager form 5 Select the Apply Changes button located at the bottom of the Access Power Management form To delete an assigned user 1 Select the user you wish to delete from the appropriate Serial Port view table 2 Based on the Serial Port view table that you are working on select the corresponding Delete button AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 21 3 KVM net Configuration Power Management gt Configuration To configure IPDUs to generate alarms or syslog files perform the following Steps 1 From the top menu select Access from the left menu panel select Power Management from the default Outlets Manager form select
75. o the target will be performed to all interfaces except to the one just defined Fragments Indicates the fragments or unfragmented pack ets to be checked The IP Tables can check for All Packets 2nd 3rd fragmented packets Non fragmented and Ist fragmented packets ICMP Type This dropdown list box contains all the ICMP types that may be applied to the current rule AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 49 3 KVM net Configuration Field Name Inverted This ICMP option will be applied to all rules except the currently selected rule Additional Fields If you selected Log from the Target field the following options also appear LOG Options Section Log Level Jemerg Log Prefix Tr TCP sequence T TCP options IP options FieldName Log Level The log level classification to be used based on the type of error message e g alert warning info debug etc Log Prefix The prefix that will identify the log TCP Sequence Check box to include TCP sequence in the log TCP Options Check box to include TCP options in the log IP Options Check box to include IP options in the log If you selected Reject from the Target field the following field appears REJECT Options Section Reject with icmp net unreachable Field Name Reject with Reject with means that the filter will drop the input packet and send back a reply packet according to any of the reject types listed below
76. of each KVM net port 1 From the top menu select Information from the side menu select Port Status The system brings up the Port Status view form Information General Station Local uC Connection mode Physical Current status OSD screen Login Login Not logged in Station inactive Management The Management menu comprises seven forms relating to system and software management such as booting backing up and handling configuration data Menu Selection Use this menu to Backup Configuration Use a FTP server to save or retrieve your configura tion data Firmware Update Upload firmware from the web to the KVM net and save the new software version or update Microcode Update Update any of the micro controller microcodes that are stored in the KVM terminator main K VM net local KVM net and internal KVM net switch Microcode Reset Reset any of the micro controller microcodes 3 70 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Menu Selection Use this menu to Active Sessions View the status of all active sessions as well as reset or kill sessions Backup Configuration The Backup Configuration form allows you to set the KVM net to use a FTP server to save and retrieve its configuration For the backup configuration to work the FTP server must be on the same subnet Ensure that it is accessible from the KVM net by pinging the FTP server 1 From the top menu select Management fro
77. oped by the DDN community that provides remote access authentication and related services such as event logging User passwords are administered in a central database rather than in individual routers providing an easily scalable network security solution Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus A protocol that provides remote access authentication authorization and related accounting and logging services used by Cisco Systems Glossary 7 Glossary Telnet TTY UDP VPN Glossary 8 A terminal emulation program for TCP IP networks such as the Internet The Telnet program runs on your computer and connects your PC to a server on the network You can then enter commands through the Telnet program and they will be executed as if you were entering them directly on the server console 1 In Unix refers to any terminal sometimes used to refer to the particular terminal controlling a given job it is also the name of a Unix command which outputs the name of the current controlling terminal 2 Also in Unix any serial port whether or not the device connected to it is a terminal so called because under Unix such devices have names of the form tty User Datagram Protocol uses a special type of packet called a datagram Datagrams do not require a response they are one way only connectionless Datagrams are usually used for streaming media because an occasional packet loss will not affect the final product of
78. otera Paige o Fast Ethernet Select the appropriate Ethernet setting if you need to change the Auto Negotiation default value 100BaseT Half Duplex 100BaseT Full Duplex 10BaseT Half Duplex 10BaseT Full Duplex Fast Ethernet Max Inter The maximum number of packets that the CPU rupt Events will handle 3 Select Apply Changes to save your configuration to Flash Information The Information menu provides two forms for viewing information e General e Port Status General Use the General form to view system information in the following categories e System e g Kernel version Date Uptime etc CPU e Memory e Ram Disk Usage e Fan Status 3 68 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration To view General information 1 From the top menu go to Information from the side menu select General The system brings up the following view form Information Port Status Kernel Version Linux version 2 4 17_mvl21 linuxplanet root exodus cyclades com gcc version 2 95 3 20010315 release Montavista 1 Tue Jun 1 17 39 58 PDT 2004 AlterPath KVMN16 Linux Y_1 0 0 June 01 04 2 Date Thu Jun 3 11 07 46 Up Time 16 45 Power Supply State SINGLE Bxx ABMHz Revision 0 0 pvr 0050 0000 Bogomips 47 82 MemTotal 127140 kB MemFree 97568 kB MemShared OkB AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 69 3 KVM net Configuration Port Status Use the Port Status form to view the system status
79. p aa Mame Users 3 Complete the fields as necessary and then select OK 4 From the configuration window select Apply Changes to save your configuration To change a user s password Go to Configuration gt KVM gt Users amp Groups 2 From the User List box select the user whose password you would like to change and then select the Change Password button The system brings up the Change User Password 3 From the dialog box type in the new password twice and then select the OK button 4 From the configuration window select the Apply Changes button to save your configuration AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 37 3 KVM net Configuration Security The Security form allows you to configure your IP security 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the side menu select KVM gt Security The system brings up the Security form Configuration General Devices Users amp Groups Network AUX Port System IP security Level 0 No Encryption Level 1 Encrypt Keyboard and Mouse data Level 2 Encrypt Video Keyboard and Mouse Data Use 3DES Encryption on Video Session 2 Check the appropriate radio buttons Based on the Authentication Type that you select the system will prompt you Br for additional information For example if you select Radius as your Authentication service then the system will prompt you for the addresses of the authentication servers and accounting servers t
80. p menu select Configuration form the side menu select Devices The system brings up the Cascading configuration form From the Device list box select the line item you wish to delete and then select the Delete button The system deletes the selected line item from the Device list box From the configuration window select Apply Changes to save your configuration AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration To Configure Ports The Ports dialog box is used to modify the power outlet assignments for each port connected to the KVM net as well as to enable disable the ports 1 From the Devices form Configuration gt KVM gt Devices select the Device that contains the port s to be configured The system brings up the Modify Port dialog box Modify Port Microsoft Internet Explorer ox cance Fort 4 First Power Outlet Device master Outlet Second Power Outlet Device master Outlet 2 Enter the Device and Outlet information as necessary and then select the OK button 3 Select the Apply Changes button to save your configuration To Enable or Disable a Port 1 From the Devices configuration form Configuration gt KVM gt Devices select the device that contains the port s you wish to enable or disable 2 From the resulting dialog box select the ports to be enabled disabled and then select the Enable or Disable button 3 Verify your configuration change by check
81. r may be seen as an address of an application within the computer Point to Point Protocol This protocol is a way to connect your computer to the Internet over telephone lines PPP is replacing an older protocol SLIP as it is more stable and has more error checking features PPP has been a widely used Internet standard for sending datagrams over a communications link The PPP standard is described in RFC 1661 by the Point to Point Working Group of the Internet Engineering Task Force IETF PPP is commonly used when remote computers call an Internet service provider ISP or a corporate server that is configured to receive incoming calls Remote Authentication Dial In User Service is a client server protocol and software that enables remote access servers to communicate with a central server to authenticate dial in users and authorize their access to the requested system or service RADIUS allows a company to maintain user profiles in a central database that all remote servers can share Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Specifies the format of messages that an SMTP client on one computer can use to send electronic mail to an SMTP server on another computer Short for Simple Network Management Protocol a set of protocols for managing complex networks The first versions of SNMP were developed in the early 80s SNMP works by sending messages called protocol data units PDUs to different parts of a network SNMP compliant devices c
82. ser at the KVM net switch e One extended user at the AlterPath RP location e One remote user over IP The AlterPath RP may be placed up to 500 feet away from the KVM net unit enabling the extended user to select the local keyboard video and mouse console between a local station and a server connected to the KVM net See Chapter 2 KVM net Installation for details on how to install the AlterPath KVM RP Operating through the Remote Unit RP You can select the keyboard video and mouse extended console between a local station and a server connected to the KVM net using any of the following methods e Press the button at the AlterPath KVM RP unit to switch the local video display between a local station and a server connected to the KVM net e Use the key sequence Scroll Lock Scroll Lock R to switch the local video display to the remote server connected to the KVM net e Use the key sequence Scroll Lock Scroll Lock L to switch the local video display to the local station connected to the KVM RP 4 12 AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation Finishing your Session There are three ways to end your AlterPath Viewer session e Selecting Exit from the AlterPath Viewer Client e Pressing the escape sequence CtrI K Q e Through Idle Timeout Method 1 Exiting from the AlterPath Viewer Client From the menu bar of the AlterPath Viewer go to Shortcuts gt Exit Viewer Client EA AlterPath Yiewer 7
83. ss protocol that uses twisted pair or coaxial cables and CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection a method for sharing devices over a common medium Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps Ethernet is the most common type of LAN Flash refers to a type of memory that can be erased and reprogrammed in units of memory known as blocks rather than one byte at a time thus making updating to memory easier A method of controlling the amount of data that two devices exchange In data communications flow control prevents one modem from flooding the other with data If data comes in faster than it can be processed the receiving side stores the data in a buffer When the buffer is nearly full the receiving side signals the sending side to stop until the buffer has space again Between hardware such as your modem and your computer hardware flow control is used between modems software flow control is used Ability to remove and add hardware to a computer system without powering off the system A 32 bit address assigned to hosts using TCP IP It belongs to one of five classes A E and is expressed as 4 octets separated by periods formatted as dotted decimals Each address has a network number an optional sub network number and a host number The first two numbers are used Glossary 3 Glossary IP packet filtering IPsec Kerberos KVM LDAP MAC Network Mask Glossary 4 for rou
84. t Access to a Port KVM net Web Management Interface Wizard Mode Expert Mode Button Functions Saving Your Configuration Configuring in Wizard Mode Step 1 Network Settings Step 2 Access Step 3 System Log Configuring in Expert Mode Table of Menu and Forms Access Power Management Power Management gt Outlets Manager Power Management gt View IPDUs Info Power Management gt Users Manager 2 8 2 9 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 6 3 7 3 7 3 9 3 12 3 16 3 17 3 19 3 20 AlterPath KVM net Manual Power Management gt Configuration Power Management gt Software Upgrade Configuration KVM Default Key Sequences Devices Users amp Groups Security Network Network gt Host Settings Network gt Syslog Network gt Services Network gt IP Filtering Network gt VPN Network gt SNMP Network gt Host Table Network gt Static Routes AUX Port System System gt Date Time System gt Boot Information General Port Status Management Backup Configuration Firmware Update Microcode Update Microcode Reset Active Sessions Reboot AlterPath KVM net Manual 3 22 3 23 3 24 3 24 3 25 3 30 3 34 3 38 3 39 3 40 3 42 3 43 3 44 3 52 3 56 3 60 3 61 3 63 3 65 3 65 3 66 3 68 3 68 3 70 3 70 3 71 3 72 3 73 3 74 3 75 3 76 Table of Contents MI Table of Contents IV Chapter 4 KVM net Operation Logging In 4 2 KVM net Web Management Interface 4 3 Connecting
85. tabs select View IPDUs Info The system brings up the IPDUs Info form a a a a a a a ae e Outlets Manager ew PDUSID UsersManager Conigwation Software Upgrade Serial Port 4 General Information Mame PowerMgm 4 Syslog ON Number of Outlets 6 Number of Units 1 Buzzer ON Over Current Protection GFF Master UnitInformation Model PME 154 Software version 1 2 0 Alarm Threshold 15 04 Current 0 04 Maximum Detected 0 44 Temperature Maximum Detected 2 To delete the stored values for the maximum detected current select the Clear Max Detected Current button 3 To delete the stored values for the maximum detected temperature select the Clear Max Detected Temperature button AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 19 3 KVM net Configuration Power Management gt Users Manager The Users Management form of Power Management allows you to assign users to selected outlets for each serial port and vice versa To add a user or edit an assigned user 1 From the top menu bar select Access from the left menu panel select Power Management from the tabs select Users Manager The system brings up the Users Manager form 2 i ccs e Serial Pon 2 Users Information Jef 3 11 15 Serial Porn 3 Users Information 3 11 15 4 5 8 13 2 To edit an assigned user select the user you wish to edit from the Serial Port view table and then select the Edit button that corresponds to the table OR T
86. terPath KVM Terminator e 1 RJ 45 straight through cable e RJ 45 to DB 9F crossover adapter e 1 Power cable e Rack mounting kit e Manual e 1 Quick Start Guide Your AlterPath KVM RP should contain the following items e AlterPath KVM RP e 1 RJ 45 straight through CATS cable e 1 Power cable e 1 KVM cable e 1 Quick Start Guide 1 This item is only included based on the customer s need AlterPath KVM net Manual 2 1 2 KVM net Installation The contents of a typical AlterPath K VM net package is shown below Power cord and mounting kit not shown RJ 45 to RJ 45 cable DB 9F adapter Manual amp QuickStart Guide AlterPath KVM net KVM Terminator UES Sea Vaart Salat focal jel Ae a RJ 45 cable KVM cable QuickStart Guide AlterPath RP USER gt Pe Y REMOTE e wy Y H KVM 3 me Ga amp o C 2 2 AlterPath KVM net Manual 2 KVM net Installation Rack Mounting and Connecting the KVM net Compo nents To rack mount and connect the K VM net to your network perform the following steps 1 Install the brackets onto the front corners of the box using a screw driver and the screws and bolts provided with the rack mounting kit brackets 4 2 Mount the KVM net box in a secure position Refer to the Safety Considerations When Rack Mounting section of this chapter to ensure safety Port Connections The diagram below shows the port connectio
87. the Configuration tab The system brings up the Configuration form Couets Manager View iPDUsifo Users Manager Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration Name TT Enable Over Current Protection Enable Syslog Enable Buzzer Alarm Threshold Master Unit a First Slave a Serial Port 3 Configuration Name TT Enable Over Current Protection C Enable Syslog Enable Buzzer Alarm Threshold Master Unit a First Slave a 2 From the Configuration form select the Serial Port you wish to configure and then click on the appropriate radio buttons to enable disable Over Current Protection Syslog and Buzzer 3 Ifenabling the buzzer or alarm notification provide the Alarm Threshold 1 100 amps for that master or slave unit 4 Click on the Apply Changes button at the bottom of the form 3 22 AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Power Management gt Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade form of Power Management allows you to upgrade the Power Management software for a selected serial port The first line of the form shows the latest software version available The presence of an Upgrade button indicates that a new software version for that master or slave port is available To upgrade the software for a selected port perform the following steps 1 From the top menu select Access from the left menu select Power Management from the tabs select Software Upgrade
88. the additional port field as shown Port 16 AlterPath KVM net Manual 4 KVM net Operation The port field accepts either the port alias or the port number using the following format port_ port number Example Port_8 IMPORTANT Take note of this login procedure All subsequent online procedures in this chapter will assume that you are already logged in KVM net Web Management Interface Before continuing take some time to familiarize yourself with the application s GUI elements The window shown below is for illustration purposes only it is not the first window that you will see when you log in to the KVM net User Entry Panel or Form Logout button and IP Hostname Info Step 2 Access Set up the KVM network parameters Step 3 System Log Select the DHCP checkbox for automatic configuration Uncheck the DHCP box to perform manual configuration See Help for more details DHCE DO Host Name Bw o ooo IP Address Network Mask Domain Name eyclades com DNS Server Gateway IP 192 168 44 21 Control Buttons Unsaved Data Indicator The user interface provides you with a main menu and a set of control buttons located at the bottom of the application window The user entry panel or form changes based on your menu selection When you click the Connect button from the Connect form to connect to a server the system will launch the AlterPath KVM net Viewer and connect to AlterPath KVM net Manual
89. the appropriate box the Services form allows you to enable or disable the daemons to use to allow different incoming connections 1 From the top menu select Configuration from the side menu select Network gt Services The system invokes the Services form Configuration Host Settings Syslog IP Filtering VPN SNMP Host Table Static Routes AUX Port M Telnet V SSH Mv SNMP M IPSec System 2 Select the service s you would to use to access devices 3 Select Apply Changes when done AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 43 3 KVM net Configuration 3 44 Network gt IP Filtering If you already understand how IP filtering works skip this section Pe and proceed to the procedure section IP Filtering To Add a Chain IP filtering refers to the selective blocking of the passage of IP packets between global and local networks The filtering is based on rules that describe the characteristics of the packet e g the contents of the IP header the input output interface or the protocol This feature is used mainly in firewall applications to filter the packets that could potentially crack the network system or generate unnecessary traffic in the network The IP Filtering form is structured in two levels e Chain e Rule Structure of IP Filtering IP Filtering configuration is structured on two levels e The IP Filtering form which contains a list of chains e The chains which contain the rules that control fi
90. then a third field port should appear on the Login panel of the Login screen 1 From the port field enter the port alias or the port number using the following format Port_ number Example Port_4 2 Click on GO The system connects you to the port AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 3 3 KVM net Configuration KVM net Web Management Interface You can use the KVM net web management interface in two modes e Wizard e Expert Wizard Mode The wizard is an intelligent system that simplifies configuration by providing users the default parameter values prompting you for only the necessary fields giving specific instructions during the process and in some cases populating the fields automatically The Wizard Mode allows you to perform the basic configuration necessary to set up KVM net and users in the quickest possible way When you log on to KVM net the first time the system by default is in the Expert Mode Make sure you Select the Wizard button located at the bottom of the Menu Panel the first time you configure the web management interface User Entry Panel or Form Logout button and IP Hostname Info pend emis Set up the KVM network parameters Step 3 System Log Select the DHCP checkbox for automatic configuration Uncheck the DHCP box to perform manual configuration See Help for more details DHCP CI Host Name Bw ooo IP Address Network Mask 10 10 10 31 255 255 255 0 Domain Name cyclades
91. ting while the host number addresses an individual host within the network or sub network A subnet mask is used to extract network and sub network information from the IP address This is a set of facilities in network equipment that allows the filtering of data packets based on source destination addresses protocol TCP port number and other parameters Packet filtering is one of the main functions of a firewall Short for JP Security Protocol IPsec is an extended IP protocol that provides encrypted security services These services enable authentication as well as for access and trustwothiness control IPsec provides similar services as SSL but it works on a network layer Through IPsec you can create encrypted tunnels VPN or encrypt traffic between two hosts Kerberos was created by MIT as a solution to network security problems The Kerberos protocol uses strong cryptography so that a client can prove its identity to a server and vice versa across an insecure network connection After a client and server has used Kerberos to prove their identity they can also encrypt all of their communications to assure privacy and data integrity as they go about their business Keyboard video and mouse interface to a server Lightweight Directory Access Protocol A software protocol for enabling anyone to locate organizations individuals and other resources such as files and devices in a network whether on the Internet or on a corporate
92. tion medium As an example in Ethernet networks the maximum length is1500 bytes A data packet can be divided into two parts the header part and the data part The header contains information needed for communication between nodes the data is the body of the packet that is ultimately received by the application In serial communications the parity bit is used in a simple error detection algorithm As a stream of data bits is formed an extra bit called the parity bit 1s added This bit is set on 1 or off 0 depending on the serial communications parameters set in the UART chip The following lists the available parity parameters and their meanings Odd Parity bit set so that there is an odd number of 1 bits Even Parity bit set so that there is an even number of 1 bits None Parity bit is ignored value is indeterminate A port is a 16 bit number the allowed range being through 65535 used by the TCP and UDP protocols at the transport layer Ports are used to address applications services that Glossary 5 Glossary PPP RADIUS SMTP SNMP Glossary 6 run on a computer If there was only a single network application running on the computer there would be no need for port numbers and the IP address only would suffice for addressing services However several applications may run at once on a particular computer and we need to differentiate among them This is what port numbers are used for Thus a port numbe
93. token based strong authentication methods such as SecurID As backup K VM net also provides local authentication should any of the authentication servers fail Cascadeable to 1024 servers cascading support with centralized port management allows KVM net to increase the number of managed servers without losing the initial investment or the advantage of centralized configuration and access interface This allows data center managers to expand their coverage as the data center grows 1 The internet browser and Java plug in currently supported by AlterPath KVM net are Internet Explorer 6 0 and Java 2 Runtime Environment JRE SE v1 4 2 AlterPath KVM net Manual 1 Introduction Connectivity and Server Capacity KVM net supports two concurrent users one remote and one local For one AlterPath K VM net16 master you can connect up to eight KVM units as Slaves and for one AlterPath K VM net32 up to 16 KVM units as slaves Two connections are used for each slave to master configuration to allow two simultaneous users One CAT 5 cable between a master port to a slave USER 2 port and another CAT 5 cable between a master port and a USER 1 port through a terminator Through cascading using one port per slave AlterPath KVM net allows you to control up tol024 servers from a single KVM net console either locally or over the Internet Protocol Product Components AlterPath KVM net family comprises four product components e AlterPath KV
94. tworking Wherever required to protect traffic you can install dedicated IPsec gateway machines IPsec can also run on routers firewall machines various application servers and end user desktop or laptop machines Authentication Keys To establish a connection the Console Server and the other end must be able to authenticate each other For FreeS WAN the default is public key authentication based on the RSA algorithm To configure VPN For the VPN to function to properly ensure that you have also enabled IPsec from the Services form 1 Select Network from the top menu bar and then select VPN Connections from the left menu panel The system brings up the VPN Connections form Configuration Host Settings Syslog Services IP Filtering SNMP Host Table Static Routes AUX Port System AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 53 3 KVM net Configuration 2 To edit a VPN connection select the VPN connection that you wish to edit from the form and then select the Edit button OR To add a VPN Connection select the Add button The system brings up the New Modify Connection dialog box RSA Key 2 g Z New Modify Connection Microsoft Internet Explorer lol x A Connection Name Authentication Authentication RSA Public Keys Protocol Method E New Modify Connection Microsoft Internet Explorer oj x Remote Right ox Cancel ID IP Address Connection Name NextHop Subnet Authentic
95. ual 3 KVM net Configuration Unless you do not need to save your configuration be sure to select the Apply Changes button to save your configuration to Flash Configuring in Wizard Mode As shown in the menu the Wizard Mode configuration is composed of three Steps Step 1 Network Settings Step 2 Access Step 3 System Log Step 1 Network Settings The Network Settings enable the entire system to recognize the K VM net and its connection to the network To configure the network settings for the KVM net follow the following steps 1 From the main menu of the web interface select Step 1 Network Settings The system brings up the DHCP page shown below By default the DHCP checkbox is check marked which means that the system is already configured to use the DHCP server Set up the KVM nene eih Step 3 System Log Select the DHCP checkbox for ratio Uncheck the DHCP box to perform ca inr aena See Help for e details AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 7 3 KVM net Configuration 3 8 If DHCP is your preferred setting proceed to Step 2 Access if not click on the checkbox to deselect DHCP and enter your network settings manually The Network Settings entry fields should appear as shown Step 2 Access Step 3 System Log Set up the KVM network parameters Select the DHCP checkbox for automatic configuration Uncheck the DHCP box to perform manual configuration See Help for more details DHCP O Host
96. ud Rate Glossary 1 Derived from DES which is an acronym for Data Encryption Standard DES was originally developed by IBM as Lucifer in the early 1970 s The NSA and NIST used a modified version of Lucifer and named it DES DES was adopted as the federal standard in 1976 FIPS 46 3 and ANSI standard X9 32 However DES became vulnerable as computers got more powerful and so NIST defined 3DES or Triple DES in 1999 3DES uses three stages of DES so it is much more secure and suffices for most applications currently Advantages of 3DES It is easy to implement in both hardware and software compared to other algorithms It is based on DES which is a very trusted cipher DES has been studied thoroughly for over 25 years now and is proven to have sound basics though the key length is too small now It is much faster than public key cryptography methods like the RSA method Source www 3DES and Encryption Kenneth Castelino The process by which a user s identity is checked within the network to ensure that the user has access to the requested resources Chips on the motherboard of a computer contain read only memory instructions that are used to start up a computer The operating system of a PC also makes use of BIOS instructions and settings to access hardware components such as a disk drive Some BIOS CMOS settings can be set to scan for viruses causing problems for some installation programs The baud rate is a measure of
97. ur Keyboard Video and Mouse to the Keyboard Video and Mouse connectors on your AlterPath KVM RP 2 4 AlterPath KVM net Manual 2 KVMmet Installation d Using the supplied KVM cable plug your station s Keyboard Video and Mouse to the Keyboard Video and Mouse Local PC connectors on your AlterPath KVM RP e Connect an RJ 45 straight cable from the REMOTE KVM port on the AlterPath KVM RP to the USER 2 connector at the AlterPath KVM net 4 Power on your AlterPath KVM net a Connect the AC power cable of the AlterPath KVM net to the power connector of the unit Make sure the power switch is off b Plug the other end of the cable to an AC wall power outlet c Power on your AlterPath KVM net by turning its power switch on 5 Optional Power on your AlterPath KVM RP If you have a workstation connected to your AlterPath KVM RP P power will be driven from the Keyboard interface on your work station and thus you can skip this step a Connect the AC power cable of the AlterPath KVM RP to the power connector of the unit Make sure the power switch is off b Plug the other end of the cable to an AC wall power outlet c Power on your AlterPath KVM RP by turning its power switch on 6 Power on the connected computers and proceed to Chapter 3 KVM net Configuration Using Ethernet Connection When you connect the ethernet port to your LAN the KVM net gets its IP address from your DHCP server automatically Once KVM net
98. ure gt User Con figuration Some data entry fields of the GUI windows or forms do not have titles When this field is described in any field definition section of the manual the field is indicated as either untitled or by its GUI type and enclosed in angled brackets Examples untitled Type in the port number in this field view table Select the user from the view table While most forms are identified by it s menu selection some forms do not bear the title The manual uses initial capitals to refer to their names or titles AlterPath KVM net Manual User entry words Naming Conventions Form Form Names KVM net Select Symbols Before You Begin Examples The Data Buffering form the VPN Connections form the Active Ports Session form Words or characters that you would type in are shown in courier Example myPas8worD The form is the largest part of the user interface it contains the user selection or input fields for each selected item in the menu The form names of the web user interface do not necessarily appear on the actual window Because some forms do not have titles these names are used to distinguish each form as well as to reflect the form function Short name for AlterPath K VM net This manual uses both terms to refer to the KVM net switch or unit or as a product line To select is the same as to click your mouse This manual uses three symbols to indicate the following
99. uts DDL LM ow naoakhons In the example above the yellow bulbs i e this is the actual color online when the switch is ON and the opened padlock indicate that the outlets are switched on and unlocked AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 17 3 KVM net Configuration To switch on off an outlet click on the light bulb to lock unlock an outlet click on the padlock In the sample form below outlet 1 has been locked outlet 2 has been switched off and locked 2 ie Outlets Manager View IPDUS info Users Manager Configuration Software upgrade Outlet Outlet Name out out2 touts out4 outs out out outs 1 2 3 4 5 6 ra 5 Outlet State 999909999 Power Up Interval 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 To save your changes click on the Save Outlets State button located in the form Click on the Apply Changes button located at the bottom of the configuration window AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration Power Management gt View IPDUs Info The IPDU Info form allows you to view all IPDU information e g number of outlets of each unit current temperature alarm threshold levels firmware etc by serial port The form stores historical values of the maximum current and the maximum temperature To view the IPDU information perform the following steps 1 From the top menu select Access from the left menu panel select Power Management from the form
100. ve a fixed IP address You can add this connection descriptor to both the Console Server and the other end This is the advantage of using left and right instead of using local remote parameters If you give an explicit IP address for left and left and right are not directly connected then you must specify leftnexthop the router which KVM net sends packets to in order to get them delivered to right Similarly you may need to specify rightnexthop vice versa The Role of IPsec IPsec is used mainly to construct a secure connection tunnel between two networks ends over a not necessarily secure third network In the KVM net the IPsec is used to connect the KVM net switch securely to a host or to a whole network configurations usually referred to as host to network and host to host tunnel Practically this is the same thing as a VPN but here one or both sides have a degenerated subnet i e only one machine The IPsec protocol provides encryption and authentication services at the IP level of the network protocol stack Working at this level IPsec can protect any traffic carried AlterPath KVM net User Manual 3 KVM net Configuration over IP unlike other encryption which generally protects only a particular higher level protocol PGP for mail SSH for login SSL for Web work and so on The implementation of IPsec used by the AlterPath KVM net is FreeSWAN www freeswan org You can use IPsec on any machine that does IP ne
101. ved the system administrator has to manually reconfigure each device Security is compromised if he forgets or misconfigures any device With server based authentication the administrator updates a single centralized database and all access devices consult that database using RADIUS or LDAP Local User Authentication AlterPath KVM net also supports local backup user authentication allowing the system to fall back to local authentication mode in case your server based authentication engine is unreachable This ensures continuous secured access to your servers even if the network or the authentication server is down User Access Lists Per Port This feature allows you to define which users have access to which servers providing greater control and peace of mind AlterPath KVM net Manual 1 5 1 Introduction 1 6 Cascading Support with Centralized Port Management You can have multiple AlterPath KVM net switches cascaded to provide higher port density yet they will behave as one single larger KVM switch This means that you can configure the entire KVM net switch chain from a single point the master unit Once it s ready it is broadcasted to all the units in the chain considerably simplifying the configuration process User authentication and access follows the same approach which means you authenticate only once and choose the server you want to access from a single list and the AlterPath KVM net chain will automatically con
102. with the data If the two values are the same the receiver has some confidence that the data was received correctly Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol for automatic TCP IP configuration that provides static and dynamic address allocation and management DHCP enables individual computers on an IP network to extract their configurations from a server the DHCP server or servers in particular servers that have no exact information about the individual computers until they request the information The overall purpose of this is to reduce the work necessary to administer a large IP network The most significant piece of information distributed in this manner is the IP address AlterPath KVM net Manual Escape Sequence Ethernet Flash Flow Control Hot Swap IP Address AlterPath KVM net Manual Glossary A sequence of special characters that sends a command to a device or program Typically an escape sequence begins with an escape character but this is not universally true An escape sequence is commonly used when the computer and the peripheral have only a single channel in which to send information back and forth If the device in question is dumb and can only do one thing with the information being sent to it for instance print it then there is no need for an escape sequence However most devices have more than one capability and thus need some way to tell data from commands A LAN cable and acce

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