When connected to a KVM/net switch, the “Devices” option also allows you to use the following KVM/net forms:
View KVM/net devices. Create, edit or delete a KVM/net device. Configure the currently selected KVM/net device (e.g., Model, IP Address, MAC Address, etc.) Assign the current KVM/net switch to one or more groups. Select the type of proxy if a KVM web proxy is required. Configure the Idle Timeout and escape sequences for using the KVM ViewerA main component of the KVM/net settings is defining the (keyboard) key sequences for users when using the AlterPath Viewer. An escape sequence is a sequence of special characters used to send a command to a device or program. In this case the escape sequence is sent to the KVM/net application. Typically, an escape sequence is coupled with a special character.The Console KVM Viewer form shows the default Idle Timeout and escape sequences that are pre-configured in the KVM program. You can, however, change any of these values.Idle Timeout refers to the time (in minutes) it takes the system to timeout (or drop the connection) after it remains idle.
2. From the Device List form, select the Edit column of the KVM device you wish to configure.
Tab that links to the KVM Viewer form (currently displayed). The time (in seconds) it takes before the KVM viewer switches to idle mode after a period of inactivity. Default value = 3 The special character (keyboard key) to be used by the user to send a system command when using the KVM viewer or OSD. The “primary” escape sequence or key is combined with the various escape sequences that follow. Closes the session to a port and takes you back to the KVM/net Main Menu. Resets the keyboard and mouse synchronization if either one becomes unavailable after adding a new server to the KVM/net. Switches from the currently connected server to the next server that you are authorized to access. Switches from the currently connected server to the previous server. Button to reset the input fields of the current form. Displays the Cascade List form which shows a list of cascaded KVM devices, if configured. The Devices Detail form for a KVM allows you to add a secondary KVM to be cascaded (or connected) to a primary KVM switch.Please refer to the KVM User Manual or the KVM/net User for more detailed information about cascading.
2. From the Device List form, select the “Edit” column of the KVM device you wish to configure.For a definition of the column fields, refer to the Field Definition table of the Cascade Detail form, next step.Or, to edit an existing cascaded device, click on the “edit” link that corresponds to that device.
The name of the primary KVM switch to which you are connecting the secondary device or KVM switch. Number of ports contained in the device to be cascaded. The primary KVM/net port to be connected to the User 2 port of the cascaded KVM (or port B of a cascaded KVM Expander). The primary KVM/net port to be connected to the User 1 port of the cascaded KVM (or port A of a cascaded KVM Expander).