Minicom Advanced Systems Switch 5 User Manual

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Table of Contents  
1.  
2.  
Introduction ................................................................................................4  
1.1  
Key features..................................................................................................4  
Terminology..................................................................................................5  
System components.....................................................................................5  
Pre-installation guidelines............................................................................5  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
Connecting and setting up the system......................................................7  
2.1  
2.2  
Connecting the hardware..............................................................................7  
Initial Settings ...............................................................................................7  
2.2.1 Changing the Root user’s password..................................................................8  
2.2.2 Setting the system’s date and time ...................................................................8  
2.2.3 Accessing the KVM.net Manager from outside a Firewall...................................8  
2.2.4 Accessing the KVM.net Manager from a remote location...................................8  
3.  
4.  
Displaying the Web interface.....................................................................9  
3.1  
IP Access status ...........................................................................................9  
Configuring the system components ...................................................... 10  
4.1  
Defining the KVM switches.........................................................................10  
4.1.1 Importing a new KVM Switch..........................................................................11  
4.2  
Creating Target servers ..............................................................................11  
4.2.1 Mouse parameters.........................................................................................13  
4.2.2 Deleting Targets.............................................................................................14  
4.3  
Configuring the IP Access units.................................................................14  
4.3.1 Assigning a name to an IP Access unit ...........................................................15  
4.4  
Deleting an IP Access unit..........................................................................20  
5.  
Using the system – an overview.............................................................. 21  
5.1  
Creating a user............................................................................................22  
5.1.1 The General tab elements..............................................................................22  
5.1.2 The Targets tab elements...............................................................................23  
5.1.3 User summary ...............................................................................................24  
5.1.4 Deleting a User..............................................................................................25  
5.2  
Creating a User Group................................................................................25  
5.2.1 The Members tab elements............................................................................26  
5.2.2 The Targets tab elements...............................................................................27  
5.3  
Adding Users to a Group............................................................................27  
5.3.1 Deleting Users from a Group..........................................................................28  
5.4  
Associating User/Groups with Targets.......................................................28  
5.4.1 Disassociating a User/Group from a Target.....................................................29  
5.4.2 Deleting a User Group....................................................................................29  
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5.5  
Creating a Target Set ..................................................................................30  
5.5.1 The General tab elements..............................................................................30  
5.5.2 The Targets tab elements...............................................................................30  
5.5.3 The Users tab elements .................................................................................31  
5.5.4 Deleting a Target Set .....................................................................................31  
5.6  
5.7  
Associating Target servers with Target Sets..............................................32  
Creating Profiles .........................................................................................33  
5.7.1 Creating a Target Profile ................................................................................33  
5.7.2 Creating an IP Access Profile.........................................................................34  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Maintenance features............................................................................... 37  
6.1  
6.2  
Upgrading the KVM.net/IP Access firmware...............................................37  
Backup ........................................................................................................37  
6.2.1 The backup elements.....................................................................................38  
Account policy.......................................................................................... 39  
7.1  
Password policy..........................................................................................39  
Account blocking........................................................................................40  
Idle timeout .................................................................................................40  
7.2  
7.3  
General Administration of the system..................................................... 41  
8.1  
Updating the system...................................................................................41  
Exiting the KVM.net Manager system.........................................................41  
Rebooting KVM.net Manager system .........................................................42  
Shutting down the KVM.net Manager system.............................................42  
Activity Log.................................................................................................42  
8.2  
8.3  
8.4  
8.5  
9.  
Accessing the system as a User.............................................................. 43  
9.1  
9.2  
Status column.............................................................................................43  
Connecting to a Target server ....................................................................44  
9.2.1 Navigating the Web display ............................................................................44  
10. Accessing an IP Access unit directly...................................................... 44  
11. Technical Specifications.......................................................................... 45  
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1. Introduction  
KVM.net Manager is a robust central management appliance that provides reliable  
and secure management of business-critical servers.  
KVM.net Manager integrates with IP Access, Serial console server and Power  
management devices to facilitate an intuitively manageable, centralized out-of-  
band access portal - designed to maintain all IT assets. LDAP-base, KVM.net  
Manager centralizes all user account information relevant for IP Access  
administration without interfering in the stand-alone survivability of each device.  
KVM.net Manager is a Web based, allowing easy cross-platform client operation.  
KVM.net Manager is managed using XML over HTTPS, which allows for secure,  
yet highly adaptable administration.  
Designed to work across LAN or WAN, even via Web-proxy servers, KVM.net  
Manager monitors and auto configures IP Access devices whether residing on the  
local enterprise network or in remote branches.  
KVM.net Manager delivers the most advanced solution for enterprise IT  
management and remote control. Support up to thousands of servers in an-  
environment that is completely configurable by the network administrator.  
1.1 Key features  
IT Management - Single point of access using one global IP address. KVM.net  
Manager system centralizes all devices, authentication and global operation to be  
managed from a friendly Web browser (over HTTP/HTTPS). The local  
administrator can monitor, control and manage the various devices, user accounts  
and authorization from one Web interface.  
Automatic Discovery - IP Access is discovered automatically by the KVM.net  
Manager.  
Security - KVM.net Manager provides an extra security layer in addition to the  
existing authentication and encryption policy – ensuring that only authorized users  
can access servers.  
KVM Conditional Access - KVM.net Manager ensures that only authorized  
individuals can monitor and access resources.  
Availability - Maximizes uptime by centralizing management and allowing  
immediate and effective maintenance.  
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1.2 Terminology  
Targets - The computers/servers that are accessed remotely via the KVM.net  
Manager.  
Client Computer - The PC running the KVM.net Manager Web interface.  
Remote Session - The process of accessing and controlling Target Servers  
connected to KVM.net Manager IP Access from a Remote PC.  
Permitted Target - A remote Target that a User has authorization to view or  
access  
1.3 System components  
The KVM.net system comes with the following:  
KVM.net Manager  
Rack mounting kit  
Power cord  
1.4 Pre-installation guidelines  
Prepare a list of all KVM.net system components. You will need this information  
to input into the system.  
Appendix A on page 46 contains a list of all the details you need to prepare.  
Photocopy or print out Appendix A.  
The list should include each IP Access unit, the KVM switch connected to it and  
the Target servers connected to the IP Access / KVM switch.  
For each Target server list:  
A unique and clearly identifiable name  
The operating system*  
Non-default mouse settings. Default mouse settings do not need to be  
listed  
*Windows NT, 2000 and 98 do not need to be listed. For all other operating  
systems you must list them manually.  
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Note! For Windows XP  
For Windows XP deactivate Enhanced pointer precision. To do so:  
From the Control Panel select Printers and Other Hardware. Click the Mouse  
icon. The Mouse Properties box appears. See Figure 1. Select the Pointer Options  
tab.  
Figure 1 Pointer tab  
The Motion section slider bar must be in the center, and the Enhanced pointer  
precision box must be unchecked. Click OK to save changes.  
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2. Connecting and setting up the system  
Once the IP Access systems are set up in their locations, you can connect the  
KVM.net Manager and begin to set up the KVM.net system.  
2.1 Connecting the hardware  
1. Connect the KVM.net Manager to the network as follows: On the rear panel  
where the two LAN ports are next to each other connect an Ethernet cable to  
LAN 1. Where the two LAN ports are one on top of the other connect an  
Ethernet cable to LAN 2.  
2. Connect a local keyboard and monitor to the KVM.net Manager rear panel.  
3. Connect the KVM.net Manager to a power supply outlet.  
2.2 Initial Settings  
Power up the KVM.net Manager. When the login prompt appears, login with the  
default administrator credentials: root / access.  
There are 2 possible ways of obtaining an IP address for the system:  
(A) Obtaining an IP address via DHCP  
If a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server exists on the network  
where KVM.net Manager is installed, the unit boots with an automatically assigned  
IP address.  
To view the IP address obtained from a DHCP server:  
Type ifconfig eth0 and press Enter. The IP address appears.  
(B) Configuring a static IP address  
To configure a static IP address:  
1. Type netconfig” and press Enter. A confirmation dialog appears.  
2. Click Yes. A network configuration screen appears. See Figure 2  
Figure 2 Configure Network IP  
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3. Enter the IP address, Default Gateway, and Netmask, obtained from your  
System Administrator.  
4. Press OK. The command prompt appears.  
5. Type Service network restart for the IP changes to take affect. Or, type reboot  
for the unit to restart with its new IP parameters.  
2.2.1 Changing the Root user’s password  
To change the Root use’s default password on the KVM.net Manager system:  
At the /root/> command line prompt, type passwd and press Enter.  
Follow the prompts to change the password.  
2.2.2 Setting the system’s date and time  
At the /root/> command line:  
1. Type date MMDDhhmmYYYY.ss, where:  
MM = month  
hh = hour  
YYYY = year  
DD = day  
mm = minutes  
ss = seconds  
2. Press Enter. The new time appears.  
2.2.3 Accessing the KVM.net Manager from outside a  
Firewall  
To make the KVM.net Manager accessible from outside a network firewall, open  
the following ports towards the KVM.net Manager direction:  
Port 80 HTTP  
Port 443 HTTPS  
2.2.4 Accessing the KVM.net Manager from a remote  
location  
KVM.net supports secure Telnet connections (SSH) and secure FTP connections  
(SSH).  
Examples of secured Telnet and FTP applications are:  
putty.exe for a Telnet session  
wincps2.exe for an FTP application  
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3. Displaying the Web interface  
To display the Web interface:  
1. Open your Web browser (Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher).  
2. Type in the IP address of the KVM.net Manager and press Enter. The Login  
box appears. Bookmark it for easy reference.  
3. Type the login name and password. Default Username is admin and Password  
is access.  
4. Press Enter. The Web interface appears, see Figure 3.  
Working area  
New IP device  
MAC address  
Menu  
Figure 3 Devices page  
The Web interface opens at the IP Devices page. All IP Access units connected to  
the KVM.net system which are KVM.net enabled - as explained in the Quick  
Guide - automatically appear in the list see Figure 3. Each IP Access appears with  
its MAC address.  
3.1 IP Access status  
Under the Status column see Figure 3, there are the following possibilities:  
OK –The IP Access device is up and running and is ready to be configured or is  
available for a remote session.  
Alarm – IP Access is down and is unavailable for a remote session.  
Rebooting - IP Access reboots upon any Network parameter change, or firmware  
upgrade.  
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4. Configuring the system components  
You must configure the system by inputting details of the:  
KVM switches connected to IP Access units  
Target servers connected to the KVM switches / IP Access units  
IP Access units  
As explained in the pre-installation guidelines, Appendix A on page 46 contains a  
list of all the details you need to prepare.  
4.1 Defining the KVM switches  
You must define all the KVM switch types that are physically connected to the  
systems IP Access units.  
To define the KVM switch types:  
From the menu, expand Settings see Figure 4.  
Click here to  
expand the Settings  
list  
Figure 4 Settings  
1. Select KVM Switches. A list of KVM switches appears see Figure 5.  
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Figure 5 KVM switch model list  
2. From the list, select the KVM switch brands and models physically connected  
to your IP Access devices.  
3. Press  
. The switch names are saved.  
4.1.1 Importing a new KVM Switch  
If a KVM switch is not listed, contact Minicom’s support team to obtain a new  
KVM switch file.  
When you receive the file do the following:  
1. Save the KVM switch file on the remote PC on which the KVM.net Manager  
application is running.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to locate the KVM switch file. See Figure 5.  
. The file uploads with the new switch type added to the list.  
4. Select the KVM switch type and press  
.
4.2 Creating Target servers  
You must define all the Target servers physically connected to the systems IP  
Access units / KVM switches. See Figure 2 above.  
To define a Target server:  
1. From the menu, expand Target Sets see Figure 6.  
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Click here to  
expand the  
Target Sets list  
Figure 6 Target Sets menu  
2. Right-click All Targets.  
3. Click  
appears.  
. The following appears.  
Figure 7 New Target  
4. Select New from scratch to create an entirely new profile. (New from profile –  
refers to an already existing profile. Making profiles is explained later in section  
5.7 on page 33).  
5. Press OK. Figure 8 appears:  
Note! All fields with a blue asterisk are mandatory. The rest are optional.  
Figure 8 New from scratch- General tab  
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The General tab elements  
Target Name - Type a unique name for each server in the system. (Once created  
you assign the servers to the IP Access / KVM switch port using the Target servers  
name – explained below.)  
Type – Type of computer/server. E.g. Dell 360  
Host IP number – IP address of computer/server, for reference.  
Description – Type a description. E.g. Backup server  
OS – Select the operating system of the Target server from the Drop-down list. The  
mouse parameters under the Advanced tab adjust to match the operating system.  
4.2.1 Mouse parameters  
Click the Advanced tab. The following appears.  
Figure 9 Advanced tab  
The Advanced tab elements  
When the Target’s mouse settings are not default select the appropriate values.  
Acceleration / Threshold – Match the values to that of the server’s mouse.  
Type - Select the mouse type you would like IP Access to emulate. When setting  
the mouse emulation type, set it to match the mouse connected to the Local  
Console port on the IP Access, e.g. if the local mouse is a 2 button mouse, but not  
from Microsoft set the Mouse Emulation type to Standard Mouse and uncheck the  
Microsoft checkbox.  
Tip! The mouse on most KVM drawers in a standard rack is a Standard Mouse  
Microsoft - Check the box only if you are using a Microsoft brand Wheel mouse.  
Important!! We recommend not changing the advanced settings unless there is  
erratic mouse behavior. E.g. the mouse makes random clicks and jumps arbitrarily  
around the screen.  
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The system now has enough information about the Target server. The Users and  
Targets Sets tabs are explained later in section 5.4.  
Click  
. The Target server details are now in the system.  
Repeat this process to input all connected servers.  
To see a list of all Target servers:  
From the menu click All Targets.  
4.2.2 Deleting Targets  
You can delete Target servers. To do so:  
Expand Targets Sets and click All Targets. All the Targets appear.  
Check the boxes of the Targets to be deleted.  
Press the Delete button on the menu bar. Press  
to select or deselect all  
checkboxes with one click.  
Note:  
Deleting a Target removes its association with the KVM port number.  
4.3 Configuring the IP Access units  
Once an IP Access unit is part of the KVM.net system, all IP Access settings and  
network configurations are exclusively managed from the KVM.net. Settings  
cannot be changed from the IP Access configuration Web pages.  
Important! To enable an IP Access unit to be centrally managed via KVM.net,  
follow the procedure described in the Quick Guide.  
Once an IP Access unit is KVM.net enabled, its name appears in the device list as  
the IP Access MAC address, as in Figure 3 above  
Note! When there are a number of IP Access units in the system, it may not be  
clear which MAC address refers to which IP Access.  
Tip! Every IP Access comes with sticker on the underside showing its MAC  
address. An IP Access will only appear in the list once it is KVM.net enabled.  
Have each IP Access enable KVM.net in a certain order with a suitable time gap,  
so that you can identify the unit’s location.  
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4.3.1 Assigning a name to an IP Access unit  
You must assign a name to an IP Access unit before associating the KVM switch  
and Target servers connected to it.  
To assign an IP Access name:  
1. From the menu, click Devices, the Devices page appears, see Figure 3 page 9.  
2. Click a MAC address. The Device properties box appears see Figure 10.  
Figure 10 General tab  
In the Name box, type a name for the device and click Apply. The device can now  
be configured.  
Note! Without first assigning a name you cannot make any configuration changes.  
4.3.1.1 The General tab elements  
Description/Model – these are optional fields.  
Idle timeout - From the Drop-down list select a value for the period of inactivity  
after which the IP Access will disconnect the session  
Status – this is the connection status.  
On line – Only when checked can users access the device.  
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4.3.1.2 The KVM Switches tab elements  
Click the KVM Switch tab. The following appears.  
Figure 11 KVM Switch tab  
The drop-down list consists of pre-defined switch files that you defined in section  
4.1 on page 10. Select the KVM switch model (if any) physically connected to this  
IP Access unit.  
4.3.1.3 The Target tab elements  
Click the Target tab. The following appears.  
KVM switch ports  
Figure 12 Targets tab  
All the Target servers you created appear in the Targets list. You must associate the  
Target servers with the IP Access (where there is no KVM switch) or with the port  
numbers on the KVM switch to which they are physically connected.  
To associate Target servers with the ports:  
1. From the Targets list, select the desired Target server.  
2. Click the port number to which the Target server is physically connected. The  
Target name appears alongside the port number, which changes from red to  
green.  
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To remove a Target name from a port:  
Click the green port number. The Target name disappears and the port number  
changes from green to red.  
4.3.1.4 The Network tab elements  
Click the Network tab. The following appears.  
Figure 13 Network tab  
Configure and modify Network parameters and security levels of the IP Access  
device.  
Interface I and II represent the 2 LAN interfaces on the current IP Access.  
Interface I displays the IP address of the IP Access as discovered by the KVM.net  
Manager system. You can change this address here.  
Enter IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for each of the two  
adapters on the IP Access, as given by your Network Administrator.  
In First TCP Port type a TCP port number (above 800) – choose three consecutive  
ports, and enter the first port number of the series. By default the first port number  
is 900. (The next two are 901 and 902).  
Click to clear or select the following according to your requirements:  
Enable Encryption – Check this box for secure connection, otherwise disable it. If  
enabled, the Internet Explorer at the Remote PC must support 128bit Encryption. If  
the IP Access is in secure mode you must check the Enable Encryption box.  
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Enable DHCP – Enable DHCP to provide you with dynamic IP addressing for IP  
Access, if a DHCP server exist.  
Active – Enable/disable Network activity of the IP Access via KVM.net.  
Note: Any change in the Network configuration forces IP Access to restart.  
4.3.1.5 The Serial tab elements  
Click the Serial tab. The following appears.  
Figure 14 The Serial tab  
You can access a Serial Network device during an IP Access remote session by  
emulating its Serial connection via RS232 (VT100 & TTY). Only users with  
administrative privileges can operate a Serial managed Network Devices (such as a  
Power management device)  
Define the console parameters for controlling Network devices over RS232 via the  
IP Access Serial connector.  
Device Name - type the name of the device (i.e. Power Management; CISCO  
router; etc)  
Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, Stop bits - type the appropriate values according to  
the network device specifications, attached to the IP Access.  
To open the Serial emulation window via remote session refer to the IP Access  
User Guide – Configuring Serial devices.  
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4.3.1.6 The Advanced button  
Press . The following appears:  
Figure 15 Advanced parameters  
You can modify the performance settings - bandwidth, compression and colors of  
the IP Access.  
Adaptive  
The Adaptive setting auto-detects the best settings for the IP Access connection.  
Low-Bandwidth  
For optimal performance when using a Dialup connection, select Low bandwidth.  
This will adjust the performance to high compression and 16 colors. For improved  
performance, verify that the Colors selection is a 16 colors palette.  
Medium  
When working on DSL, cable or ISDN connections, select Medium  
High-Bandwidth  
For optimal performance while working in-band (LAN connection), select High-  
bandwidth. This will adjust the performance to low compression and high color  
(16bit).  
Custom  
Custom gives you the option to manually choose both the compression and colors.  
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4.4 Deleting an IP Access unit  
To delete an IP Access from the KVM.net system:  
1. From the menu, click Devices a list of all IP Access units appears.  
2. Check the boxes of the units to be deleted. Press  
checkboxes.  
to select or deselect all  
3. On the menu bar, press Delete.  
4. Uncheck Enable KVM.net on IP Access Configuration Web page. This will  
prevent the deleted IP Access from being rediscovered.  
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5. Using the system – an overview  
You can create users with different access permissions and you can form users into  
groups. In the example below 3 users are formed into the Finance group.  
Users  
A
B
C
D
Finance Group  
C
B
D
Figure 16 Forming users into groups  
Target servers can also be formed into sets. In the example below 3 Target servers  
are formed into Target Set 8.  
Target servers  
1
2
3
4
Target Set 8  
1
2
3
Figure 17 Forming Targets into sets  
You can then associate the User Group with the Target Set.  
Target Set 8  
Finance Group  
1
2
3
B
C
D
Figure 18 User Group - Target Set association  
This means that:  
The Finance Group has access rights to Target Set 8.  
Any user added to the Finance Group will automatically have access rights  
to Target Set 8.  
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Note! Although users are members of the same Group, they can have different  
access permissions to Targets. E.g. some could be Users allowing them to control  
the Target servers, and some could be View Only, letting them see the server  
screens but without being able to take control. Also, users can be members of many  
different groups.  
5.1 Creating a user  
To create a new user:  
1. From the menu, expand User Groups. The User Groups sub-menu appears.  
2. Right-click All Users.  
appears.  
Figure 19 New User  
3. Click  
. The following appears.  
Figure 20 Create user  
5.1.1 The General tab elements  
User name - type a User name. A User name cannot be identical to any other  
existing User or Group name. It can contain up to 20 uppercase or lowercase  
characters except for the following:  
" / \ [ ] : ; | = , + * ? < >  
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A User name cannot consist solely of periods (.) or spaces.  
Full Name - type the User’s real name  
Password / Confirm Password - type a password, up to 14 characters.  
E-mail address, Phone number, Description – you can fill in these optional  
fields.  
Account privileges – select the Account type. Administrator or User or view only.  
User - When a User logs in only the components that the user has permission to  
execute appear. The window displays only the user’s permitted targets. He cannot  
change, modify and manage any of the KVM.net Manager components.  
Administrator - When an Administrator logs in the window displays all KVM.net  
Manager System components to view, modify, manage and control.  
View Only – the user can only view permitted Target server screens without  
keyboard and mouse control. A “view only” indicator appears on the viewer’s local  
mouse pointer.  
Disable Account – Check the box to prevent the user from entering the  
system. Uncheck the box to enable the account.  
The Users Group tab will be explained after section 5.2.  
5.1.2 The Targets tab elements  
Press the Targets tab. The following appears.  
Figure 21 Targets tab  
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Choose the Targets/Sets that the User can access. Only the permitted Targets  
appear when the User logs into the KVM.net interface. The All Targets list  
contains the individual Targets created. The All Target sets list contains the Target  
sets. Section 5.5 will explain how to create a Target set.  
1. Select the desired Targets/Target Sets and press the arrow. The Targets move to  
the Associated box.  
You can press and hold Shift or Ctrl to select more than one at a time. This  
function applies to all instances of selecting from similar type boxes.  
To remove Targets from the association, select them and press the arrow.  
2. Click  
. The new User appears in the list of Users.  
To see a list of all Users:  
From the menu expand User Groups and click All Users. A list of all Users appears, see  
Figure 22.  
Click here  
Figure 22 All Users list  
Note:  
A User can have access to a Target as an individual User or as a Group  
member.  
A User or Group of users can be associated with several Target Sets.  
5.1.3 User summary  
From the All Users list you can see a summary of the any User’s Groups and  
Targets.  
To do so:  
1. From the list, select a User.  
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2. From the Toolbar, press  
. The User summary appears, see Figure 23.  
Figure 23 User summary  
You can expand the folders in the summary. You can also view and edit the Groups  
and Targets from here. Click the desired Group or Target / Set and it appears.  
5.1.4 Deleting a User  
Deleting a User immediately removes the User’s authorization from the KVM.net  
Manager System and all IP Access devices.  
To delete a User:  
1. Select User Groups / All Users. All the Users appear.  
2. Select the desired User(s) to be deleted. See Figure 24.  
3. From the Toolbar, press Delete.  
Press here  
Figure 24 Deleting a User  
Note! Press  
to select or deselect all checkboxes with one click.  
5.2 Creating a User Group  
Once you have created Users you can form them into Groups.  
To create a User group:  
1. From the menu, right-click User Groups.  
appears.  
2. Click  
. The following appears.  
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Figure 25 General tab  
3. Type a unique Group name.  
5.2.1 The Members tab elements  
Click the Members tab. The following appears.  
Figure 26 Members tab  
Select from the All Users list those you wish to be part of the User Group and press  
the arrow. The selected members move to the Group Members box.  
To remove members, select them and press the arrow.  
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5.2.2 The Targets tab elements  
Press the Targets tab. The following appears.  
Figure 27 Targets tab  
Here you select Targets or Target Sets that this User group has access to. Creating  
Target Sets is explained in section 5.5 on page 30.  
Select the desired Targets or Target Sets and press the arrow.  
Click  
. The new User group appears in the list of User Groups.  
To see a list of all User Groups:  
From the menu, expand or click User Groups.  
5.3 Adding Users to a Group  
Once you have created User Groups, you can add User’s to these Groups. You can  
do this in one of 2 ways.  
(1) When creating a User (see above Creating a user on page 22):  
Right-click All Users. Click  
. Press the Users Group tab. The following  
appears.  
Figure 28 Users Group tab  
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1. Select the Groups that the new User will be a member of.  
2. Press the arrow. The groups move to the Member box.  
3. Click  
. The new User is created.  
(2) When editing a User.  
1. Select User Groups / All Users.  
2. Double-click the desired User. The User Properties appear.  
3. Click the Users Group tab and follow the procedure as outlined above.  
4. Click Ok or Apply.  
5.3.1 Deleting Users from a Group  
To remove Users:  
From the Users Group tab – see Figure 28 - select the User from the Member box  
and press the arrow.  
5.4 Associating User/Groups with Targets  
Once you have created Users and User Groups, you can choose which Target  
servers they can have access to. You can do this in one of 2 ways.  
(1) When creating a Target (see above Creating Target servers on page 11):  
Right-click All Targets. Click  
/ New from scratch. Press the Users tab.  
The following appears.  
Figure 29 Users tab  
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You can associate Users (red characters) or User Groups (blue characters) with this  
Target.  
To do so:  
1. Select the Users or Groups.  
2. Press the arrow. The User or Group appears in the associated with this target  
box.  
(2) When editing a Target.  
1. Select Target Sets / All Targets.  
2. Click the desired Target. The Target Properties appear.  
3. Click the Users tab and follow the procedure as outlined above.  
4. Click Ok or Apply.  
5.4.1 Disassociating a User/Group from a Target  
To disassociate a User/Group from a Target:  
Select the User from the associated with this target box – see Figure 29 - and  
press the arrow.  
5.4.2 Deleting a User Group  
You can delete User Groups from the menu or from the working area.  
Deleting from the menu:  
1. Expand User Groups.  
2. Right-click the desired Group. Delete Group appears.  
3. Click Delete Group. The Group is deleted.  
Deleting from the working area:  
1. From the menu, click User Groups. The Groups appear in the working area.  
2. Check the Group boxes to be deleted. You can press  
all checkboxes with one click.  
to select or deselect  
3. From the Toolbar, press Delete.  
Note: Deleting a Group will not delete the individual users.  
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5.5 Creating a Target Set  
You can group Targets into sets. E.g. make a set of all financial servers in the  
system.  
To create a new Target Set:  
1. From the menu, right-click Target Sets.  
2. Click . The following screen appears.  
appears.  
Figure 30 Create Target Set – General tab  
5.5.1 The General tab elements  
Target Set Name - type a unique name for the Target set.  
Description – type a description.  
5.5.2 The Targets tab elements  
Click the Targets tab. The following appears.  
Figure 31 Targets tab  
Select the desired Targets to add to the Group and press the arrow. The chosen  
Targets appear in the associated with this target set box.  
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5.5.3 The Users tab elements  
Click the Users tab. The following appears.  
Figure 32 The Users tab  
To associate Users or User Groups with the new Target set:  
1. Select the desired Users/Groups and press the arrow.  
2. Click  
. The new Target set appears in the list of Target sets.  
To see a list of all Target sets:  
From the menu, click Target Sets.  
5.5.4 Deleting a Target Set  
You can delete a Target Set from the menu or from the working area.  
Deleting from the menu:  
1. Expand Target Sets.  
2. Right-click the desired Set. Delete Set appears.  
3. Click Delete Set. The Set is deleted.  
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Deleting from the working area:  
1. From the menu, click Target Sets. The Sets appear in the working area.  
2. Check the Set boxes to be deleted. You can press  
checkboxes with one click.  
to select or deselect all  
3. From the Toolbar, press Delete.  
Note: Deleting a Set will not delete the individual Targets.  
5.6 Associating Target servers with Target Sets  
Once you have created Target Sets you can associate Target servers with Target  
Sets at any time.  
You can do this in one of 2 ways.  
(1) When creating a Target (see above Creating Target servers on page 11):  
Expand Target Sets and right-click All Targets. Click  
/ New from  
scratch. Press the Target Sets tab. The following appears.  
Figure 33 Target Sets  
1. Select the Target Sets you want the Target server to be associated with.  
2. Press the arrow.  
3. Click  
. The new Target server appears in the list of Targets.  
(2) When editing a Target.  
1. Select Target Sets / All Targets.  
2. Click the desired Target. The Target Properties appear.  
3. Click the Target Sets tab and follow the procedure as outlined above.  
4. Click Ok or Apply.  
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5.7 Creating Profiles  
You can create Target Profiles and IP Access Profiles, with particular configuration  
settings such as Description and Mouse setup. Once a Profile exists, you can give a  
new Target this Profile and it will inherit the Profile’s properties.  
To create a Profile:  
Expand the Settings menu, and then expand the Profiles menu.  
5.7.1 Creating a Target Profile  
To create a Target Profile:  
1. Right-click Target Profile. The words New Profile appear.  
2. Click New Profile, Figure 34 appears.  
Figure 34 Create Target Profile  
3. In Target Name type the target name  
4. Type the appropriate information in the dialog box: Refer to Target server to  
complete the target profile configuration.  
5.7.1.1 Advanced tab elements  
Click the Advanced tab, the following appears.  
Figure 35 Mouse Parameters  
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Select the desired settings and click  
Target Profiles.  
. The profile appears in the list of  
When creating Targets – see section 4.2 you can create the target from an existing  
Profile where suitable.  
5.7.2 Creating an IP Access Profile  
1. Right-click Device Profiles. New Profile appears.  
2. Click New Profile, Figure 36 appears.  
Figure 36 Create Device Profile  
Type the appropriate information in the dialog box:  
Name - type a unique profile name.  
Description / Model – optional fields  
Idle timeout - select a value, after which the IP Access will disconnect the session.  
5.7.2.1 The KVM Switches tab elements  
Click the KVM Switches tab. The following appears.  
Figure 37 KVM Switch tab  
Select the KVM switch model that will be physically connected to the IP Access  
unit.  
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5.7.2.2 The Network tab elements  
Click the Network tab. The following appears.  
Figure 38 Network tab  
Here you configure and modify Network parameters and security levels of the IP  
Access device.  
Interface I and II represent the 2 LAN interfaces on the IP Access.  
In First TCP Port type a TCP port number (above 800) – choose three consecutive  
ports, and enter the first port number of the series.  
Click to clear or select the following according to your requirements:  
Enable Encryption – Check this box for secure connection, otherwise disable it. If  
enabled, the Internet Explorer at the Remote PC must support 128bit Encryption. If  
IP Access is already in secure mode you must check the Enable Encryption box.  
Use DHCP – Enable DHCP to provide you with dynamic IP addressing for IP  
Access, if a DHCP server exist.  
Active – Enable/disable Network activity of the IP Access via KVM.net.  
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5.7.2.3 The Serial tab elements  
Click the Serial tab. The following appears.  
Figure 39 The Serial tab  
Here you define the console parameters for controlling Network devices over  
RS232, that are physically connected to the IP Access’ Serial connector.  
Device Name - type the name of the device (i.e. Power Management; CISCO  
router; etc)  
Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, Stop bits - type the appropriate values according to  
the network device specifications, attached to IP Access.  
Click  
. The device profile appears in the list of Device Profiles.  
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6. Maintenance features  
You can upgrade the firmware of the KVM.net and all connected IP Access units.  
You can also backup the KVM.net Manager database.  
6.1 Upgrading the KVM.net/IP Access firmware  
You can upgrade the firmware version of all connected IP Access units from the  
KVM.net system.  
To do so:  
1. Obtain the latest firmware version from Minicom.  
2. Save the file on the client computer running the KVM.net Manager application.  
3. From the Settings menu, click Upgrade. Figure 40 appears.  
Figure 40 Firmware upgrade  
4. Locate the upgrade file.  
5. Press  
. The firmware upgrades.  
The firmware uploads to 10 IP Access units at a time – IP Access status changes to  
Rebooting as the firmware finishes upgrading (see page 9).  
For the KVM.net Manager the following appears during the upgrade.  
Figure 41  
6.2 Backup  
You can set up an automatic backup schedule for the KVM.net Manager database.  
To do so:  
From the Settings menu click Backup. Figure 42 appears.  
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Figure 42 Backup  
6.2.1 The backup elements  
Activate backup schedule - Check the box to activate the backup schedule.  
Credentials for backup share - Enter the user credentials (name, password, and  
domain) of the network share path to which the backup file will be saved.  
Destination path - enter the remote machine name or IP address i.e.  
://Server/Share.  
Schedule  
Backup time - Select the time (hour and minute) that the backup should initiate.  
Backup days - Select which days the backup should be performed.  
Click  
to save the settings.  
For further information contact Minicom Technical support.  
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7. Account policy  
You have a number of different policy options:  
Password  
Account blocking  
Idle timeout  
To set these options:  
From the Settings menu click Policy. The Account policy window appears, see  
Figure 43.  
Figure 43 Account policy  
7.1 Password policy  
Choose the desired password policy. The different password policy options are  
explained below.  
Strict Policy password:  
8 characters or more  
Must include at least  
1 digit and  
1 upper case letter and  
1 “special” character as follows: !@#$%^&*()_-+={[}]”’:;?/><  
Must not include the user name  
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Standard Policy password:  
Any 6 characters  
Must not include the user name  
None:  
You can write any character and any number of characters for the password.  
7.2 Account blocking  
You can block entry into the system after a number of unsuccessful attempts by a  
User inputting the wrong password.  
To do so:  
1. Check the Account blocking box. The following appears.  
Figure 44 Account blocking  
Choose the number of attempts within a time period, and for how long to block the  
account for.  
7.3 Idle timeout  
Select the number of minutes of non-activity, after which the KVM.net will  
terminate the session. The User will then have to re-login.  
Click  
to save changes.  
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8. General Administration of the system  
The following sections explain how to update and exit, reboot, shutdown the  
system. You can also view an event log of all system activity.  
8.1 Updating the system  
To initiate an immediate system update of any changes in configuration:  
From the Toolbar, press Update system. See Figure 45. (Pressing Save or OK also  
updates the system).  
Press here  
Figure 45 Update system button  
Note:  
Clicking Update system will not close any open user sessions  
Logging out of KVM.net Manager System will also update the system  
8.2 Exiting the KVM.net Manager system  
To exit the system:  
From the menu click Logout. The login screen appears and you are logged out.  
Notes:  
Exiting the KVM.net Manager has no effect on a user open session  
When logging out of KVM.net an update system request for new  
modifications is sent.  
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8.3 Rebooting KVM.net Manager system  
There is no option to reboot the KVM.net Manager system from the navigation  
area since no update requires this.  
If you need to reboot the system, do so as follows:  
From the local console, type reboot at the Command prompt.  
Or  
1. Open a secure Telnet application (such as CRT, or Putty) and enter the IP  
address of the KVM.net Manager unit.  
2. When prompted type the appropriate administrator login information.  
3. Type reboot at the Command prompt.  
Note: The system is now rebooting. It will take up to 2 minutes for the system to  
boot up.  
8.4 Shutting down the KVM.net Manager system  
When shutting down the KVM.net Manager system, e.g. for maintenance, you  
must follow the procedure as outlined below.  
To shut down the system:  
From the local console, type shutdown now at the Command prompt  
Or  
1. Open a secure Telnet application (such as CRT, or Putty) and enter the IP  
address of the KVM.net Manager unit – choose port 22.  
2. When prompted type the appropriate administrator login information.  
3. Type shutdown now at the command prompt.  
4. Run the ping command to an IP Access unit. When it stops replying, you can  
safely power off the IP Access.  
8.5 Activity Log  
Each IP Access device logs all its own system events and activities. The Activity  
log can be viewed from the IP Access client application, in HTML format.  
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9. Accessing the system as a User  
Once the Administrator has set up and configured the KVM.net system, Users can  
access the system.  
For a User to access the system:  
Type the system’s IP address (obtained in section 2.2) into a Web browser and  
press Enter. The Login box appears.  
Type the Username and Password and press Enter. The window only displays  
Targets and Target Sets that the User has permission to access. See Figure 46.  
KVM.net system supports multi-user login. There is no specified limit as to the  
amount of concurrent users.  
Figure 46 User window  
9.1 Status column  
The Status column gives the User the current status of the Target as follows:  
Available – The user can press the Target name link and establish the remote  
session to that target.  
Remote active session – A user is currently connected. (He can be disconnected by  
an administrator. The disconnected user will be notified of this).  
Unassigned – The target server is not assigned to a KVM switch’s port.  
Unavailable IP Access is not available (IP Access is itself in Alarm status).  
Busy – This refers to a server connected to an IP Access via a KVM switch. A user  
or users are currently accessing other servers connected to that KVM switch and no  
more servers can be accessed.  
Local active session - A local user is currently connected.  
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9.2 Connecting to a Target server  
To connect to a Target server:  
From the Name list click the Target. The Target’s screen appears.  
9.2.1 Navigating the Web display  
Click My Targets for a list of all permitted Targets and Target Sets  
Click a Target Set to reveal a list of Target servers in that set. From this list you can  
click a Target to access it.  
Note: The Target list consists of Targets that reside on different KVM switches and  
IP Accesses (depending on the infrastructure).  
My Properties  
Click My Properties to see the Users properties. The User can change his password.  
Change the password and retype it, then press OK or Apply. The new password is  
saved.  
10. Accessing an IP Access unit directly  
If the KVM.net Manager System is down e.g. for maintenance, the availability of  
each IP Access device remains. You can access an IP Access unit directly by  
entering its IP address into your Web browser.  
To change any hardware elements and user authorization from the IP Access, you  
must first uncheck Enable KVM.net. See page 2 of the Quick guide.  
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11. Technical Specifications  
Form factor  
Rack  
Rack height  
1U  
Network connectors  
Protocols:  
2 x RJ45  
HTTP, HTTPS, XML, Telnet, SSH  
DB9, Console Redirection for Out of Band Management  
Red Hat Linux 8.0  
Serial port  
Platform  
Power supply  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Relative Humidity  
Client console  
Certifications  
115-230 VAC, 50-60Hz 1A, Auto Sensing  
0° -40°C  
-20° -80°C  
5-95%, non-condensing  
Any browser with ActiveX  
FCC, CE, UL  
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Appendix A  
Target server  
Target server  
IP Access  
KVM switch  
Switch type  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name -  
e.g.  
by location  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
___________  
Number of ports  
_______  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
___________  
MAC address  
______________  
Type - Standard/Wheel Type - Standard/Wheel  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Target server  
Target server  
Target server  
Target server  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Type - Standard/Wheel Type - Standard/Wheel Type - Standard/Wheel  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Type - Standard/Wheel  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Target server  
Target server  
Target server  
Target server  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Type - Standard/Wheel Type - Standard/Wheel Type - Standard/Wheel  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Type - Standard/Wheel  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
Target server  
Target server  
Target server  
Target server  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
Identifying Name  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
_________________  
Port number_______  
OS _____________  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Type - Standard/Wheel Type - Standard/Wheel Type - Standard/Wheel  
Microsoft - Yes/No Microsoft - Yes/No Microsoft - Yes/No  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Mouse settings *:  
Acceleration______  
Threshhold_______  
Type - Standard/Wheel  
Microsoft - Yes/No  
*(only needed when not default)  
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