Local Users and IP UsersSelecting Configuration>KVM>General>User 1 brings up a form with the fields shown in the following figure.KVM Configuration User 1/User 2/IP Users FormOn the “User 1” form under Configuration>KVM>General in Expert mode you can redefine the default session parameters that apply when a user (called the Local User) is using the OSD through a direct connection to the KVM.On the “User 2” form, you can redefine the default session parameters that apply when a user is using the OSD through a KVM RP connection to the User 2 port on the KVM/net.On the “IP Users” form you can define the default session parameters that apply when a remote user (called the IP User) is connected to a KVM port through the WMI (in a type of session called KVM over IP).In addition, on the “User 1” , “User 2”, and “IP Users” forms, you can redefine the command key portion of keyboard shortcuts. For more information about redefining keyboard shortcuts, see Keyboard Shortcuts and To Redefine KVM Session Keyboard Shortcuts if needed.
Sets the maximum time (in minutes) for the session to be idle before it is closed. The default value is 3 minutes. The maximum value is 60 minutes. A value of 0 disables the idle timeout. Screen Saver Timeout (min) Sets the time (in minutes) for the session to be idle before the screen saver activates. The default value is 10 minutes. The maximum value is 60 minutes. A value of 0 disables the idle timeout. Sets the keyboard type. Choose the type of keyboard connected to the User 1 and User 2 ports on the KVM/net. The options from the drop-down list are shown in the figure. Change the cycle time (in seconds) within a 3 to 60 seconds range. The default is 5 seconds. Redefine the common escape sequence portion of each hot key, which allow administrators to perform common actions while connected to KVM ports.
Sets the maximum time (in minutes) for the session to be idle before it is closed. The default value is 3 minutes. The maximum value is 60 minutes. A value of 0 disables the idle timeout. Change the number of the TCP port used for the AlterPath Viewer. [IP Users only.] The default is 5900+. You may need to change the default, for example, if your firewall is blocking port 5900. (For more details, see TCP Ports.) Port numbers 1-1024 are reserved. Indicate a range of ports by entering a plus sign (+) after the first port number (as in 2500+) or by entering a dash between two port numbers (as in 2500-2501). Indicate a set of nonadjacent port numbers by separating port numbers with commas (as in 2500, 2508). Sets a desired encryption option. User can select no data encryption, encrypt keyboard/mouse data only, or include video encryption to the keyboard/mouse data. Another option allows 3DES encryption method implemented on a video session. Redefine the common escape sequence portion of each hot key, which allow administrators to perform common actions while connected to KVM ports.Perform this procedure if you want to redefine the parameters that apply to KVM port sessions when a local user is directly logged in to the KVM/net.Note: The User 1 and User 2 forms are identical except that User 1 modifies the User 1 port options, while User 2 modifies the User 2 port options.
4. To change the idle timeout, enter a different number of minutes in the “Idle Timeout” field.
5. To change the screen saver timeout, enter a different number of minutes in the “Screen Saver Timeout” field.
6. To change the keyboard type, select a different keyboard from the “Keyboard type” drop-down list.
7. To change the cycle time, enter a different number of seconds in the “Cycle Time” field.
8. To change any of the command key portions of KVM hot key combinations, enter a different letter in the “Quit,” “Power Management,” “Mouse/Keyboard Reset,” “Video Control,” “Switch Next,” “Switch Previous,” or “Port Info” fields.Perform this procedure if you want to redefine the parameters that apply to KVM port sessions when a remote user is connected through the WMI (in a KVM over IP session).
2. Modify the number of minutes in the “Idle Timeout” field, if desired. The default is 3 minutes.
3. In the “TCP Viewer Ports” field change the TCP port number used by the AlterPath Viewer, if required.
4. Check the appropriate radio button for no encryption (Level 0), keyboard and mouse data encryption (Level 1), or video, keyboard, and mouse data encryption (Level 2).If you select Level 2 encryption and make a KVM connection, the "No Encryption" option under the “Connection” drop-down menu in the AlterPath Viewer will be greyed-out. In case of Level 1 encryption, the keyboard and mouse are disabled when you select "No Encryption" from the Connection drop-down menu in the AlterPath Viewer.The encryption level is enabled by the system administrator. The user will not be able to turn off encryption.Note: 3DES encryption can be selected for a video session. RC4 is the default encryption if 3DES is not selected.
5. To change any of the command key portions of KVM hot key combinations, enter a different letter in the “Quit,” “Power Management,” “Mouse/Keyboard Reset,” “Video Control,” “Switch Next,” “Switch Previous,” or “Port Info” fields.Note: Your firewall and proxies may require reconfiguration. Check to make sure that your host can reach the KVM Web Manager and TCP Viewer ports using its assigned IP address.