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Smart IP Extender
User Guide
5UM20104 V2.1 9/03
SMART IP EXTENDER
Table of Contents
1. Welcome....................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction .................................................................................................................5
3. Features of IP Extender ..............................................................................................6
4. Remote power management.......................................................................................6
5. System components ...................................................................................................7
6. The IP Extender cables ...............................................................................................8
7. IP Extender front panel ...............................................................................................8
8. The IP Extender rear panel ports ...............................................................................9
9. Pre-installation instructions .....................................................................................10
10. Connecting the IP Extender to the host computer/KVM switch ............................10
11. Connecting the Power management options..........................................................11
12. Connecting the IPMI option ......................................................................................11
13. Connecting the Internal Reset/Power Option .........................................................12
14. Connecting the External Reset/Power Option ........................................................13
15. Connecting to Ethernet.............................................................................................13
16. 10 Mbps Connection .................................................................................................13
17. 100 Mbps Connection ...............................................................................................13
18. Connecting to ISDN...................................................................................................13
19. Switching on ..............................................................................................................14
20. Configuring the system ............................................................................................14
21. Configuration via DHCP server ................................................................................14
22. Configuration via local console ...............................................................................15
23. Mouse, Keyboard and Video configuration.............................................................16
24. IP Extender Video Modes..........................................................................................17
25. Operating the IP Extender system ...........................................................................17
26. Logging in ..................................................................................................................18
27. Timeout ......................................................................................................................19
28. The Work area............................................................................................................19
29. Remote Console ........................................................................................................19
30. Keyboard layout ........................................................................................................20
31. The Control buttons /toolbar icons..........................................................................21
32. The Chat window.......................................................................................................22
33. The Video settings.....................................................................................................23
34. Video Settings access...............................................................................................24
35. Mouse synchronization.............................................................................................24
36. Mouse synchronization limitations..........................................................................24
37. Single mouse mode...................................................................................................25
38. Remote Console Settings .........................................................................................25
39. Telnet Console...........................................................................................................27
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40. Status via IPMI ...........................................................................................................27
41. Event Log via IPMI.....................................................................................................27
42. Power Control............................................................................................................28
43. Keyboard & Mouse Settings.....................................................................................30
44. KVM Settings .............................................................................................................31
45. KVM Port Settings .....................................................................................................32
46. Video Settings ...........................................................................................................33
47. Enable local video port .............................................................................................34
48. Noise filter.................................................................................................................. 34
49. Video quality/speed...................................................................................................34
50. Custom Video Modes ................................................................................................34
51. User/Group Management..........................................................................................35
52. Existing user..............................................................................................................36
53. New user name ..........................................................................................................36
54. Full user name ...........................................................................................................36
55. Password / Confirm password .................................................................................36
56. Email address /Mobile number.................................................................................36
57. Group membership/Member of/Not Member of ......................................................36
58. Existing groups .........................................................................................................36
59. New group name .......................................................................................................37
60. Create User button ....................................................................................................37
61. Delete User button ....................................................................................................37
62. Modify User button....................................................................................................37
63. Copy User ..................................................................................................................37
64. Group Management...................................................................................................37
65. Create group button..................................................................................................38
66. Delete Group button..................................................................................................38
67. Modify Group .............................................................................................................38
68. Copy Group................................................................................................................38
69. User/Group Permissions ..........................................................................................38
70. Network Settings .......................................................................................................40
71. Dynamic DNS.............................................................................................................42
72. ISDN Settings.............................................................................................................44
73. Modem Settings.........................................................................................................46
74. Serial Port Settings ...................................................................................................46
75. Security Settings .......................................................................................................50
76. SNMP Settings...........................................................................................................54
77. The IP Extender SNMP MIB ......................................................................................56
78. IPMI Settings..............................................................................................................56
79. LDAP Settings ...........................................................................................................57
80. Maintenance...............................................................................................................58
81. Updating firmware.....................................................................................................58
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82. Data file for support ..................................................................................................59
83. Include/modify custom HTML code .........................................................................59
84. Access via Telnet ......................................................................................................60
85. Telnet server commands ..........................................................................................60
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................. 61
Glossary of terms ................................................................................................... 62
Appendix A: IP Extender Video modes ................................................................ 63
Appendix B: Key codes.......................................................................................... 64
Appendix C: Pin assignments ............................................................................... 66
Appendix D: Technical specifications .................................................................. 68
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1. Welcome
The Smart IP Extender system is produced by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited.
Technical precautions
This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio frequency interference.
This equipment complies with Part 15, Subpart J of the FCC rules for a Class A
computing device. This equipment also complies with the Class A limits for radio
noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of
the Canadian Department of Communications. These above rules are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating the
equipment in a commercial environment. If operation of this equipment in a
residential area causes radio frequency interference, the user, and not Minicom
Advanced Systems Limited, will be responsible.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by
Minicom Advanced Systems Limited could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Minicom Advanced Systems Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors that
appear in this document. Information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written
permission of Minicom Advanced Systems Limited.
© 2003 Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. All
other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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2. Introduction
The Smart IP Extender (IP Extender) from Minicom Advanced Systems redirects
local keyboard, mouse and video data to a remote computer. All data is transmitted
via IP.
IP Extender features, remote KVM access and control via a LAN, Internet, or ISDN
connection. IP Extender provides a non-intrusive solution for remote access and
control. Remote access and control software runs on the IP Extender embedded
processors only and not on the servers, so there is no interference with server
operation or impact on network performance.
The IP Extender can also be used in a multi administrator and multi server
environment. Combining one or several IP Extenders with a KVM switched matrix
allows access to multiple remote servers over via single remote console. The IP
Extender combines digital remote KVM access via IP networks with a
comprehensive and integrated system management.
Figure 1 illustrates the connections of IP Extender to its host, to peripheral devices,
to the power source and to the local area network.
KVM signals
Server
IP Network
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Figure 1 IP Extender usage scenario
IP Extender is multi user capable, i.e. up to 64 concurrent users may use IP Extender
to administrate a remote site. Figure 2 illustrates a configuration with concurrent
users on a number of servers connected by a KVM switching matrix using one or
more IP Extenders. Using more than one IP Extender in a configuration prevents
blocking administrators who use the switching matrix.
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IP Network
Smart IPs
Administrators
KVM
Matrix
switch
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Figure 2 Multiple users/servers
3.
4.
Features of IP Extender
• KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) access over IP, ISDN or analogous
telephone line.
• Automatically senses video resolution for best possible screen capture
• High-performance mouse tracking and synchronization
• Connect a user console for direct access to KVM switch
• Local Mouse suppression (only when using SUN's Java Virtual Machine)
IP Extender supports PS/2 type keyboards and mice and HD 15 video output. See
the pin assignments in Appendix C.
IP Extender automatically detects the current video mode of the console, however
manual tuning is recommended to get the best video quality. IP Extender will accept
video streams up to 110 MHz dot clock. This results in a screen resolution of
1280x1024 dots with a refresh rate of 75Hz.
Remote power management
There are three remote power management options:
• Internal reset/power
• External scalable power switch box
• IPMI Version 1.5
The management system to use depends on the remote server interface.
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Internal Reset/Power Option - This option applies to remote systems where no
IPMI Version 1.5 is available. The optional bracket is mounted in a free PCI/AGP
slot. Main board pins for reset and power on/off have to be connected to the bracket.
With this option it is possible to perform a remote reset, power cycle, and power
on/off.
External Power Switch Option - When there is neither a IPMI V1.5 option
available or the ability to place a bracket in the remote system, an external power
switch box can switch the power on and off.
IPMI Version 1.5 - defines a serial connection to access certain system parameters
and perform system actions like powering down or a hard reset. Modern server
systems, supporting the IPMI V1.5 specification, provide a mode where the
externally available COM2 serial connection can be configured as a system
management port (sometimes called an emergency management port). IP Extender
may use this port in order to enable remote system management operations.
5. System components
• 1 IP Extender Extender box
• Cables (illustrated below)
• Power cord
• Marketing & Documentation CD
• Optional IPMI Option. This is a serial cable for connecting the IP Extender
and an IPMI V1.5 compliant serial management port on the remote system.
• Optional Internal Reset/Power Option. The internal reset/power option (see
Figure 2.2) consists of a PC bracket with a Sub-D 9 jack on the outside and
4x2 pin connector in the inner side. The Sub-D 9 jack is connected to the IP
Extender Serial Port 2. The internal 4x2 pin connector allows to connect the
reset and power on/off switching signals of the main board to IP Extender.
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6. The IP Extender cables
The IP Extender package contains the following cables.
3 in 1 CPU cable
Null Modem cable
7. IP Extender front panel
Figure 3 illustrates the IP Extender front panel.
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Figure 3 Front panel
The Reset button resets the IP Extender.
The table below explains the functions of the front panel LEDs.
LED Function
V Video signals indicator
R IP Extender system is running
E Ethernet connection in 100 Mbit mode
F Ethernet connection in full-duplex mode
I ISDN subsystem is available and active (EMEA
version only)
G Remote user is logged on and the video engine is
outputting data
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8. The IP Extender rear panel ports
The figure below illustrates the ports on the IP Extender.
POWER
85-265VAC 50/60 Hz
USER COMPUTER / SWITCH
ETHERNET
ISDN
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Video InPower connector
Mouse
In port
Keyboard
Out
Mouse
Out
Keyboard
In port
Serial 1
SERIAL 1 SERIAL 2
Video Out Serial 2 ISDN
Ethernet
Figure 4 IP Extender ports
You can work locally on the host system by connecting a KVM console to IP
Extender rear panel.
Serial 1 port
Serial 1 port is used as follows:
• IPMI Version 1.5 connection to the remote system using the IPMI Option
cable
• Serial output for modem dial in connection
• Serial pass-through via Telnet
• Initial configuration
Serial 2 port
The Serial 2 port supports the internal and external power options
ISDN
Connects the IP Extender to a EURO ISDN network
Ethernet
Connects the IP Extender to an Ethernet network.
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