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KVM and Serial Access Clients
User Guide
Active KVM Client, Virtual KVM Client, Multi-Platform Client,
Raritan Remote Client and Raritan Serial Client
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 1 KVM and Serial Access Client Help ............................................................................................... 1 Proxy Server Configuration for Use with MPC, VKC and AKC...................................................... 1 Client Uses with Raritan Products ...............................
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Content s Digital Audio ................................................................................................................................. 33 Supported Audio Device Formats...................................................................................... 33 Audio Recommendations and Requirements .................................................................... 33 Audio Bandwidth Requirements ...............................................................................
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Contents Chapter 4 Virtual Media 157 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 158 Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media .............................................................................. 161 Virtual Media in a Linux Environment .............................................................................. 162 Virtual Media in a Mac Environment .................................
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Content s Audio in a Mac Environment ............................................................................................ 199 Audio in a Windows Environment .................................................................................... 199 USB Ports and Profiles .............................................................................................................. 200 Help for Choosing USB Profiles .........................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction In This Chapter Overview .................................................................................................... 1 KVM and Serial Access Client Help .......................................................... 1 Proxy Server Configuration for Use with MPC, VKC and AKC ................. 1 Client Uses with Raritan Products ............................................................. 2 Overview Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC), Raritan Remote Clien
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Chapter 1: Introduction b. Select 'Use a proxy server for your LAN'. c. Click Advanced. The Proxy Settings dialog opens. d. Configure the proxy servers for all protocols. IMPORTANT: Do not select 'Use the same proxy server for all protocols'. Note: The default port for a SOCKS proxy (1080) is different from HTTP proxy (3128). 2. Click OK at each dialog to apply the settings. ™ 3. Next, configure the proxies for Java applets by selecting Control Panel > Java. e. On the General tab,
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Chapter 1: Introduction Product Works with... KX II G2 KX II 2.2 (or later) KX II-101 KX II-101-V2 KX 101 G1 KSX G1 KSX II G2 LX 2.4.5 (or later) SX IP Reach G1 UST-IP G1 Legend: G1 Generation 1 G2 Generation 2 Note: There are some differences in MPC when used with the Dominion KX I, Dominion KX II, and Dominion KSX II devices; these differences are noted in the respective device user guides. ™ Note: MPC and
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Chapter 2 Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) In This Chapter About the Virtual KVM Client ..................................................................... 5 About the Active KVM Client ..................................................................... 5 Toolbar ....................................................................................................... 7 Connection Properties ............................................................................
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) About the Virtual KVM Client Whenever you access a target server using the Remote Console, a Virtual KVM Client (VKC) window opens. There is one Virtual KVM Client for each target server connected. These windows can be accessed via ® the Windows task bar. Note: Some features, such as client launch settings and smart cards, are not supported by the LX and, as such, are not supported by AKC or VKC when used in conjunction w
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) AKC Supported .NET Framework, Operating Systems and Browsers .NET Framework ® AKC requires Windows .NET version 3.5, and will work with both 3.5 and 4.0 installed but will not work with 4.0 alone. Operating Systems ® When launched from Internet Explorer , AKC allows you to reach target servers via the KX II 2.2 (and later) and the LX 2.4.5 (and later). AKC is compatible with the following platforms running .NET Framework 3
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Prerequisites for Using AKC In order to use AKC: Ensure the cookies from the IP address of the device that is being accessed are not currently being blocked. Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 server users should ensure that the IP address of the device being accessed is included in their browser's Trusted Sites Zone and that Protected Mode is not on when accessing the device. Enable AKC Download Server Certifi
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Button Button Description Name Note: This feature is available with the KX II 2.4.0 (and later). Note: This feature is not supported by the LX. Synchronize Dual-mouse mode forces the realignment of the Mouse target server mouse pointer with the mouse pointer. Note: Not available in KX II-101-V2. Refresh Forces a refresh of the video screen. Screen Auto-sense Forces a refresh of the video settings (resolution,
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Connection Properties The dynamic video compression algorithms maintain KVM console usability under varying bandwidth constraints. The devices optimize KVM output not only for LAN use, but also for WAN use. These devices can also control color depth and limit video output, offering an optimal balance between video quality and system responsiveness for any bandwidth. The parameters in the Properties dialog can be optimized
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) 384 Kb (Slow DSL/T1) 256 Kb (Cable) 128 Kb (Dual ISDN) 56 kb (ISP Modem) 33 kb (Fast Modem) 24 kb (Slow Modem) Note that these settings are an optimization for specific conditions rather than an exact speed. The client and server always attempt to deliver video as quickly as possible on the network regardless of the current network speed and encoding setting. But the system will be most responsive when the s
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Connection Information To obtain information about your Virtual KVM Client connection: Choose Connection > Info... The Connection Info window opens. The following information is displayed about the current connection: Device Name - The name of the device. IP Address - The IP address of the device. Port - The KVM communication TCP/IP port used to access the target device. Data In/Second - Data rate in. Data
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Import/Export Keyboard Macros Macros exported from Active KVM Client (AKC) cannot be imported into Multi-Platform Client (MPC) or Virtual KVM Client (VKC). Macros exported from MPC or VKC cannot be imported into AKC. Note: KX II-101 does not support AKC. To import macros: 1. Choose Keyboard > Import Keyboard Macros to open the Import Macros dialog. Browse to the folder location of the macro file. 2. Click on the macro fi
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) The macros are then imported. If a macro is imported that contains a hot key that already exists, the hot key for the imported macro is discarded. To export macros: 1. Choose Tools > Export Macros to open the Select Keyboard Macros to Export dialog. 2. Select the macros to be exported by checking their corresponding checkbox or using the Select All or Deselect All options. 3. Click Ok. A dialog from which to locate an
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Chapter 2: Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Building a Keyboard Macro To build a macro: 1. Click Keyboard > Keyboard Macros. The Keyboard Macros dialog appears. 2. Click Add. The Add Keyboard Macro dialog appears. 3. Type a name for the macro in the Keyboard Macro Name field. This name appears in the Keyboard menu after it is created. 4. From the Hot-Key Combination field, select a keyboard combination from the drop-down list. This allows you to execute the macro
