2.
Installation
2.1
KVM s4 Switch Connectivity
The KVM s4 switch transmits KVM and serial information between operators and
target devices attached to the switch over a network using either an Ethernet or
modem connection.
The KVM s4 switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. For the best
system performance, use a dedicated, switched 100BaseT or 1000BaseT
network. You can also use 10BaseT Ethernet.
The KVM s4 switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication
over a V.34, V.90, or V.92 modem. You can perform KVM and serial switching
tasks by using the OBWI or the DSView 3 software. For more information on the
DSView 3 software, visit http://www.avocent.com/fujitsu.
Figure 2.1 illustrates an example basic configuration for the switch. Descriptions
follow in Table 2.1.
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