Siemens KVM s2-0411 - Handbuch (Seite 11)

About the KVM s2-0411 Appliance OSCAR graphical user interface
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The KVM-IAs enable direct KVM connectivity to target devices that are attached to the
appliance. Each KVM s2-0411 appliance has four analog rack interface (ARI) ports for
connecting KVM-IAs.
The KVM-IAs that work with the KVM s2-0411 appliance support target devices with
PS/2, Sun, and USB ports. When using the OSCAR interface in conjunction with
KVM-IAs, you can easily switch between platforms.
1.3.2 OSCAR graphical user interface
The KVM s2-0411 appliance uses the OSCAR interface, which has menus to configure
the switching system and select computers. You can list target devices by unique name,
EID (Electronic ID), or port number.
1.3.3 Security
Use the OSCAR interface to protect the switching system with a screen saver
password. After a user-defined time, the screen saver mode engages and access is
prohibited until the correct password is entered to reactivate the switching system.
1.3.4 Operation modes
The OSCAR user interface provides various operation modes for system administration
of the KVM s2-0411 appliance. Use these modes to manage the switching activities.
See Chapter 3, “Basic operations”, beginning on page 13 for more information.
1.3.5 Video
The KVM s2-0411 appliance provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA, and
XGA video. You can achieve resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 depending upon the
length of cable that is separating the appliance and target devices.
1.3.6 Flash upgradability
Upgrade the KVM s2-0411 appliance at any time through the network port to ensure the
appliance is always running the most current available version. See “Appendix 5.1”
beginning on page 37 for more information.