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Health Manager KVM Switch™
KH98
User Manual
www.aten.com
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KH98.book Page ii Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
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KH98.book Page iii Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International – http://support.aten.com North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration Technical Support Telephone: International: 886-2-8692-6959 North America: 1-888-999-ATEN Online: Online technical support is available to ATEN customers through our support center. See Technical Support, page xiii, for det
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KH98.book Page iv Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers. The device cabinet is provided with slots an
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KH98.book Page v Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply. Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unpl
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KH98.book Page vi Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. Make sure that the rack is lev
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KH98.book Page vii Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Package Contents The KH98 package consists of: 1 KH98 KVM Switch 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1Power Cord 1 Rack Mount Kit (Brackets and Phillips head hex M3 x 8 screws) 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Registration Card Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and
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KH98.book Page viii Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KH98.book Page ix Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Manual: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 OSD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hotkey:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Chapter 3. OSD Operation OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KH98.book Page x Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Rack Mounting—Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Rack Mounting—Rear. . .
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KH98.book Page xi Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH98 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KH98 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardwar
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KH98.book Page xii Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means [ ] to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. 1. Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequ
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KH98.book Page xiii Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Technical Support International Email Support Email your questions and concerns to: support@aten.com Online Support 1. Online technical support is available to ALTUSEN cus- tomers through our e-Support Center: Technical Support http://support.aten.com Troubleshooting 2. Online troubleshooting that describes the most com- Documentation monly encountered problems and offers possible solu- tions to them; online documentati
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KH98.book Page xiv Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International – http://www.aten.com North America – http://www.aten-usa.com xiv
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KH98.book Page 1 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KH98 KVM Switch offers multiple computer access and IPMI based monitoring from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is quickly becoming the industry standard for remote network infrastructure troubleshooting and failure prevention. IPMI provides server hardware health monitoring including CPU temperature, voltage, fan speed, etc., along with
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KH98.book Page 2 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Features Server health monitoring - receive PET alerts and monitor up to 512 IPMI enabled servers from a single console (IPMI over LAN) Remote maintenance - system reset and power on/off for IPMI enabled servers Centralized management - control up to 512 computers (cascading) from a single console Robust security - Administrator/User password authorization for enhanced security protection Intelligent OSD (On Screen Di
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KH98.book Page 3 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM Chapter 1. Introduction System Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution you will be using on any computer in the installation. A PS/2 style mouse A PS/2 style keyboard Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port. A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on p
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KH98.book Page 4 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual Operating Systems The KH98 supports the following operating systems: Microsoft DOS 6.2 and higher Microsoft Windows NT 4 and higher Red Hat Linux 6.0 and higher Mandriva 9.0 and higher SUSE Linux 8.2 and higher Fedora Core 1 and higher Novell NetWare 5.0 and higher FreeBSD 3.51 and higher IBM OS/2 Warp (All versions) IBM AIX 4.3 and higher 4
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KH98.book Page 5 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM Chapter 1. Introduction Components Front View 1 4 5 9 IPMI Enabled 23 6 1. Port LEDs The Port LEDs on the left are the On Line LEDs; the ones to the right are the Selected Port LEDs: The On Line LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running. If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the Port is being used for cascading to another KH98 switch (see Two Stage Installation, page10). The
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KH98.book Page 6 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM KH98 User Manual 4. LAN LED The LAN LED lights ORANGE to indicate the KH98 unit is connected to the IPMI Management LAN at 10 Mbps. 5. Link LED The LINK LED blinks GREEN to indicate IPMI Management LAN packets are being sent and/or received. 6. Power LED Lights steadily to indicate that the unit is receiving power. Flashes to indicate a low power condition. 6
