Configuration and Administration > Devices > KVM/net Device Configuration

KVM/net Device Configuration
When connected to a KVM/net switch, the “Devices” option also allows you to use the following KVM/net forms:
Configure the currently selected KVM/net device (e.g., Model, IP Address, MAC Address, etc.)
Configure the Idle Timeout and escape sequences for using the KVM Viewer
To Configure Escape Sequences and Idle Timeout
A 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.
To configure the aforementioned settings for the KVM viewer, follow the steps below:
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The system displays the Device List form.
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The system displays the KVM Device Details form.
KVM Device Details Form
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The system displays the KVM Device Viewer form.
KVM Device Viewer Form
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.
Displays the Cascade List form which shows a list of cascaded KVM devices, if configured.
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To Cascade a Secondary KVM to a Primary KVM
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.
To connect a Secondary KVM to a Primary KVM switch, follow the steps below:
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The system displays the Device List form.
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The system displays the Device Detail form.
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The system displays the Device Cascade List form.
Device Cascade List Form
For a definition of the column fields, refer to the Field Definition table of the Cascade Detail form, next step.
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Or, to edit an existing cascaded device, click on the “edit” link that corresponds to that device.
The system displays the Device Cascade Detail form:
Device Cascade Detail Form
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The name of the primary KVM switch to which you are connecting the secondary device or KVM switch.
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).
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