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Chapter 1: Product overview 3 Conversion option cables A Conversion Option (CO) cable is an intelligent interface that is attached to each target device. Firmware on the CO cables can be upgraded using the Web interface, the OSCAR interface, the VCS, or the Console menu. CO cable models support target devices with either PS/2 and USB ports. You must connect one of the following types of CO cables to each target device: • IBM 250 mm KVM Conversion Option (KCO) cable - PS/2 and VGA connectors • IBM 1.5 M KVM Conversion Option (KCO) cable - PS/2 and VGA connectors • IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option (VCO) cable - USB2 and VGA connectors NOTE: For virtual media support, the target device must be connected to a VCO cable, and the VCO cable must be directly connected to the appliance. Virtual media is not supported for daisy-chained target devices or for target devices connected to tiered appliances. • IBM USB Conversion Option (UCO) cable - USB and VGA connectors KCO cable UCO or VCO cable Figure 1.2: Examples of CO cables Using Cat5 cables dramatically reduces cable clutter while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of each CO cable simplifies configuration by storing unique identification codes and optional names that can be configured for each attached target device. The intelligence integrated into the CO cable enhances security and prevents unauthorized access to a target device through cable manipulation. Each CO cable receives power directly from the target device. Keep Alive functionality on the CO cables emulates a keyboard to prevent server lock-up even if the appliance is not turned on or if the connection between the CO cable and the switch is interrupted. Each KCO and UCO cable has two RJ-45 ports for connecting Cat5 cables. Each VCO has one RJ45 port. The RJ-45 ports are used in the following ways. • A Cat5 cable must be connected to an RJ-45 port on the CO cable of a target device and to an ARI port on a standalone or tiered appliance.

Section	Page
Product overview	17
Features and benefits	17
Authorization and authentication	18
SNMP	18
Virtual media	18
Conversion option cables	19
OSCAR graphical user interface	20
Video	21
Flash upgradability	21
Accessing the appliance through network connection	21
Accessing target devices	21
Example appliance configuration	22
Installation	23
Required items	25
Operating System, Browser, and JRE Requirements	25
Required adjustments to mouse and cursor settings	26
Safety precautions	26
Rack mounting the appliance	29
General guidelines	30
Installing the appliance vertically in the side of a rack	30
Installing the appliance horizontally in the 1-U rack mounting space	31
Connecting hardware to the appliance	32
Verifying Ethernet connections	32
Daisy chaining	33
Appliance tiering	33
Configuring tiering for the maximum number of target devices	37
Configuration options and default authentication	37
Local configuration options	38
Remote configuration options	38
Configuring the appliance IP address	39
Configuring users accounts and user device access using the Web interface	39
Using the Web Interface	41
Supported browsers	41
Upgrading GCM2 and GCM4 appliances to use the Web interface	41
Web interface window	44
Port numbers in Path columns	45
Reboot Required button	45
Video Viewer	45
User access rights	46
Connecting to target devices	47
Session sharing options	47
Viewing and disconnecting session status	48
Overview of viewing and configuring appliance parameters	49
Configuring network parameters, KVM sessions, virtual media, and authentication	50
Configuring users and user access rights	55
Enabling Security Lock-out and unlocking user accounts	57
Configuring SNMP	58
Configuring SNMP traps	59
Viewing target device information and naming target devices	61
Viewing CO cable information and setting a CO language	62
Viewing and configuring cascade devices	63
Viewing software and firmware versions for the appliance	64
Viewing CO cable version information and administering firmware	64
Using the Tools	67
Rebooting the appliance using the Tools	67
Upgrading the appliance firmware using the Tools	68
Upgrading firmware on multiple CO cables using the Tools	69
Managing appliance configuration files	70
Managing user databases	72
Using the OSCAR interface	75
OSCAR interface Main window	75
Using the OSCAR interface	77
Connecting to a target device	78
Configuring and starting local virtual media sessions	78
Configuring the appliance and the OSCAR interface	80
Assigning target device names	81
Configuring ports on cascade devices	82
Changing the display behavior	84
Selecting the display language	85
Configuring the status flag	85
Setting the keyboard country code	87
Setting appliance security	88
Setting the preemption warning	89
Managing target device tasks using the OSCAR interface	90
Displaying version information	90
Upgrading the CO cable firmware	91
Upgrading the appliance firmware	92
Viewing the switching system configuration	92
Viewing and disconnecting user connections	92
Resetting the keyboard and mouse	94
Scanning the switching system	94
Running switching system diagnostics	96
Broadcasting to target devices	97
Using the Console Menu	99
Console Main Menu	99
Network Configuration Menu	100
Security Configuration option	101
Firmware Management option	102
Enable Debug Messages option	102
Set/Change Password option	102
Restore Factory Defaults option	103
Reset Appliance option	103
Enable LDAP Debug Messages option	103
Exit option	103
Appendixes	105
Appendix A: Flash upgrades	105
Appendix B: Virtual media	107
Appendix C: UTP cabling	109
Appendix D: Technical specifications	111
Appendix E: Getting help and technical assistance	113
Appendix F: Notices	115

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Chapter 1: Product overview

Conversion option cables

A Conversion Option (CO) cable is an intelligent interface that is attached to each target device.

Firmware on the CO cables can be upgraded using the Web interface, the OSCAR interface, the

VCS, or the Console menu.

CO cable models support target devices with either PS/2 and USB ports. You must connect one of

the following types of CO cables to each target device:

•

IBM 250 mm KVM Conversion Option (KCO) cable

- PS/2 and VGA connectors

•

IBM 1.5 M KVM Conversion Option (KCO) cable

- PS/2 and VGA connectors

•

IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option (VCO) cable

- USB2 and VGA connectors

NOTE:

For virtual media support, the target device must be connected to a VCO cable, and the VCO cable must

be directly connected to the appliance. Virtual media is not supported for daisy-chained target devices or for

target devices connected to tiered appliances.

•

IBM USB Conversion Option (UCO) cable

- USB and VGA connectors

Figure 1.2: Examples of CO cables

Using Cat5 cables dramatically reduces cable clutter while providing optimal digital display

resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of each CO cable simplifies configuration by

storing unique identification codes and optional names that can be configured for each attached

target device.

The intelligence integrated into the CO cable enhances security and prevents unauthorized access

to a target device through cable manipulation. Each CO cable receives power directly from the tar-

get device.

Keep Alive functionality on the CO cables emulates a keyboard to prevent server lock-up even if

the appliance is not turned on or if the connection between the CO cable and the switch is

interrupted.

Each KCO and UCO cable has two RJ-45 ports for connecting Cat5 cables. Each VCO has one RJ-

45 port. The RJ-45 ports are used in the following ways.

•

A Cat5 cable must be connected to an RJ-45 port on the CO cable of a target device and to an ARI

port on a standalone or tiered appliance.

UCO or VCO cable

KCO cable