Fujitsu s3-0801 User manual

User Guide
KVM series3-0801/1601
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KVM s3-0801/1601
Installer/User Guide
Edition February 2011

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Contents
Contents
1. Product Overview 1
1.1 Features and Benefits 1
2. Installation 3
2.1 s3-0801/1601 Switch Connectivity 3
2.2 Installation Overview 3
2.3 Rack Mounting a Switch 5
2.4 Connecting the Switch Hardware 6
2.5 Cascading Switches 8
3. Local Port Operation 9
3.1 Main Dialog Box Functions 9
3.2 Setup Dialog Box Functions 13
3.3 Commands Dialog Box Functions 18
4. Web Interface Operations 23
4.1 s3-0801/1601 Switch OBWI 23
4.2 Viewing Ports and Servers 23
4.3 The Explorer Window 24
4.4 Managing Device Properties 30
4.5 Installing a Web Certificate 36
5. Flash Upgrades 39
5.1 Recovering from a failed Flash upgrade 39
6. UTP Cabling 41
6.1 UTP copper cabling 41
6.2 Wiring standards 41
6.3 Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips 42
7. Technical Specifications 45
8. Sun Advanced Key Emulation 47
8.1 Special considerations for Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB
keyboards (USB IQ modules only) 48
9. Technical Support 51
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1. Product Overview
1.1 Features and Benefits
Fujitsu s3-0801/1601 KVMswitches provide control of data center servers. The
switches provide users with a significant reduction of cable volume.
TheFujitsu s3-0801/1601 switch family has several options depending on the
model:
• a rack mountable keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch, configurable for
analog (local) connectivity
• support for VGA, SVGA, SGA and SXGA video
• video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200
• cascading expansion; each switch supports up to 16 directly attached
servers and can conveniently scale to support more
Reduce cable bulk
With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern
for network administrators. The s3-0801/1601 switches significantly reduce KVM
cable volume in the rack by utilizing the innovative IQ module and single,
industry-standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling or the SMBAdapter
USB-VGAcabling option. This allows a higher server density while providing
greater airflow and cooling capacity.
The IQ and SMB Adapter modules are powered directly from the target device
and provide Keep Alive functionality when the switch is not turned on. The serial
IQ module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial
device and a s3-0801/1601 switch. It provides VT100 terminal emulation, break
suppression and port history in a compact, convenient module.
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2. Installation
2.1 s3-0801/1601 Switch Connectivity
The s3-0801/1601 switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM)
information between an operator and target devices attached to the switch.
2.2 Installation Overview
The general procedure for setting up and installing a switch is as follows:
• Unpack the switch and verify that all components are present and in good
condition.
• Make all hardware connections between the power source, switch and target
devices
• Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working.
• Configure the switch’s IP address using the On-Screen Display (OSD) or On-
board Web Interface (OBWI).
Figure 2.1 illustrates a basic configuration for the s3-0801/1601 switch with
descriptions in the table following the figure.
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Figure 2.1. Basic s3-1601 Switch Configuration
Number Description Number Description
1Analog User 5Local USBConnections
2KVM Switch 6Servers 1-16
3Power Cord 7IQ or SMBAdapter modules.
PS/2, USB, Sun and serial IQ.
4Ports 1-16
Table 2.1: Descriptions for Figure 2.1
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2.3 Rack Mounting a Switch
Getting started
Before installing your switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all
items that shipped with the switch, as well as other items necessary for proper
installation.
Supplied with the switch
• Power cord
• Rack mounting brackets
• s3-0801/1601 Switch Quick Installation Guide
Additional items needed
• One IQ module per target server. SMBAdapter USB-VGA cables can also be
used.
• One UTP patch cable per IQ module (4-pair UTP, up to 30 meters)
• UTP patch cable(s) for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 30 meters)
Setting up your network
The s3-0801/1601 KVMswitching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify
the switch and the target devices. The switch family supports both Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and static IP addressing. Fujitsu recommends that
IP addresses be reserved for each switch and that they remain static while the
switches are connected to the network.
2.3 Rack Mounting a Switch
A rack mounting kit is supplied with each switch. You may either place the switch
on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly into an Electronic Industries Alliance
(EIA) standard rack.
Switches are rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The s3-0801/1601 switch
family does not support a 0U configuration.
Rack mounting safety considerations
• Rack Loading: Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or
rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury.
Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins. Mount
components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Do not
exceed your rack load rating.
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• Power Considerations: Connect only to the power source specified on the
unit. When multiple electrical components are installed in a rack, ensure that
the total component power ratings do not exceed circuit capabilities.
Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock
hazards.
• Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the
operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of
the switch.
• Reduced Air Flow: Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
• Reliable Earthing: Maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment.
Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections
to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
To install the rack mounting bracket:
1. Remove the two rack mounting screws from each side of the switch.
2. Place the rack mounting brackets next to the switch.
3. Insert the screws supplied with the rack mounting kit through the holes of the
brackets and into the switch. Tighten the screws securely.
4. Install the switch into the rack using the method of the rack manufacturer.
2.4 Connecting the Switch Hardware
To connect and turn on your switch:
CAUTION: You must turn off all servers that will be part of your switching system. Wait until step 6 to turn
on your switch.
1. Plug your monitor and either PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse cables into
the appropriately labeled ports on the switch.
2. Plug a compatible IQ or SMBAdapter USB-VGA module into the appropriate
ports on the back of the target server.
3. Choose an available numbered port on the rear of the switch. Plug the SMB
Adapter cable or one end of a UTP patch cable (4-pair, up to 45 meters) into
the selected port and plug the other end into the RJ-45 connector of the IQ
module. Repeat this procedure for all servers that are to be connected to the
switch.
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2.4 Connecting the Switch Hardware
When connecting a Sun IQ module, you must use a multi-sync monitor in the localport
to accommodate Sun computers that support VGA or composite sync.
4. Locate the power cord that came with the switch and plug the appropriate
end into the power socket on the rear of the switch. Plug the other end into
an appropriate AC wall outlet.
To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems: If the building has 3-phase
AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same phase. For best
results, they should be on the same circuit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your
equipment:
- Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important
safety feature.
- Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.
- Disconnect the power from the switch by unplugging the power cord from either the
electrical outlet or
the appliance.
- The AC inlet is the main power disconnect.
5. Turn on the switch and monitor, then turn on each target device. After about
one minute, the switch completes initialization and displays the graphical
user interface Free tag on the local port monitor.
6. You can configure the network settings through the OSD or the OBWI.
To configure network settings via the OSD:
1. Press Print Screen to activate the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - Network and enter the appropriate Network Speed,
Transmission Mode and Network Configuration settings for your network.
To configure network settings via the OBWI:
1. Point your web browser to the default IPaddress https://192.168.1.1 to
access the switch.
2. Log in to the OBWIand click the Configure tab.
IQ modules
Typically, IQ modules feature two green LEDs: a POWER LED and a STATUS
LED.
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• The POWER LED indicates that the attached module is turned on.
• The STATUS LED indicates that a valid selection has been made to a switch.
2.5 Cascading Switches
In a cascaded configuration, multiple Fujitsuswitches are connected to one
another via CAT5 cable and managed by a single primary switch. The s3-
0801/1601 switch can serve as either the primary or secondary switch in a
cascaded configuration.
To cascade multiple switches if the secondary switch has an ACI port:
1. Using an appropriate length of CAT 5 cable, connect the ACI port on the
secondary switch to an available port on the primary switch.
2. Repeat step 1 for all additional cascaded switches.
To cascade multiple switches if the secondary switch does not have an ACI
port:
1. Connect a KVM-IAmodule to the local peripheral ports on the secondary
switch.
2. Using an appropriate length of CAT 5 cable, connect the KVM-IAmodule
from step 1 to an available port on the primary switch.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all additional cascaded switches.
4. Turn on the primary switch.
5. Turn on the cascaded switch.
6. Repeat step 5 for all additional cascaded switches.
The system will automatically “merge” the two switches together as one. All servers
connected to the cascaded switch will display on the main switch server list in the
graphical interface.
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3. Local Port Operation
Users can access attached devices via the OSD interface on their s3-0801/1601
switch.
3.1 Main Dialog Box Functions
To access the OSD interface Main dialog box:
Press Print Screen to launch the OSD interface. The Main dialog box will appear.
If the OSDPassword has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter a password
before you can launch the interface.
Figure 3.1. OSDInterface Main Dialog Box
Button Function
Clear Clear all offline IQ modules.
Disconnect Disconnect the KVM session.
Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions
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Button Function
Setup Accessthe Setup dialog box and configure the OSD
interface.
Commands Access the Commands dialog box.
Name Name of server.
EID Unique Electronic ID in a module.
Port The port to which a target device is connected.
Viewing and selecting ports and servers
Use the Main dialog box to view, configure and control target devices in the
switching system. You may view the target devices by name, port or by the
unique Electronic ID (EID) embedded in each IQ module. You will see an OSD-
generated port list by default when you first launch the OSD.
The Port column indicates the port to which a target device is connected.
Selecting a target device
Use the Main dialog box to select a target device. When you select a target
device, the switch reconfigures the local keyboard and mouse to the settings for
the selected target device.
To select a target device:
Double-click the target device name, EID or port number.
-or-
If the display order of your list is by port (the Port button is depressed), type the
port number and press Enter.
-or-
If the display order of your list is by name or EID (the Name or EID button is
depressed), type the first few letters of the name of the target device or the EID
number to establish it as unique and press Enter.
To select the previous target device:
Press Print Screen and then Backspace. This key combination toggles you
between the previous and current connections.
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3.1 Main Dialog Box Functions
To disconnect from a target device:
Press Print Screen and then Alt+0 (zero). This leaves the user in a free state, with
no target device selected. The status flag on your desktop displays Free.
Soft switching
Soft switching is the ability to switch target devices using a hotkey sequence. You
can soft switch to a target device by pressing Print Screen and then, depending
on the method you’ve selected, typing the first few characters of its name or
number. If you have set a Screen Delay Time for the OSD and you press the key
sequences before that time has elapsed, the OSD will not display.
To soft switch to a target device:
1. Press Print Screen and type the port number the first few letters of the name
of the target device to establish it as unique and press Enter.
2. To switch back to the previous target device, press Print Screen then
Backspace.
Viewing the status of your switching system
The status of target devices in your system is indicated in the far right columns of
the Main dialog box. The following table describes the status symbols.
Symbol Description
(green circle) Server connected, turned on and the IQ module is online.
Connected target device is turned off or is not operating properly, and
the IQ module isoffline.
Connected switch is online.
Connected switch is offline or not operating properly.
(yellow circle) The designated IQ module is being upgraded. When this
symbol displays, do not cycle power to the switch or connected target
devices and do not disconnect IQ modules. Doing so may render the
module permanently inoperable and require the IQ module to be
returned to the factory for repair.
(green letter) IQ module is being accessed by the indicated user
channel.
(black letter) IQ module is blocked by the indicated user channel.
Table 3.2: OSD Interface Status Symbols
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3. Local Port Operation
Navigating the OSD
This table describes how to navigate the OSD using the keyboard and mouse.
Keystroke Function
<Print Screen>, Ctrl-Ctrl,
Shift-Shift and/or Alt-Alt
OSD activation sequence. By default, <Print Screen> and Ctrl-
Ctrl are set as the OSD options. Shift-Shift and Alt-Alt must be
set within the OSD before use.
F1 Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box.
Escape
Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns
to the previous one. If the Main dialog box is displayed, pressing
Escapecloses the OSD and displays a status flag if status flags are
enabled. See "Commands Dialog Box Functions" on page 18 for
more information. In a message box, pressing Escape closes the
pop-up box and returns to the current dialog box.
Alt Opens dialog boxes, selects or checks options and executes
actions when used with underlined or other designated letters.
Alt+X Closes current dialog box and returns to previous one.
Alt+O Selects the OK button, then returns to the previous dialog box.
Enter Completes a switch operation in the Main dialog box and exits the
OSD.
Single-click, Enter
In a text box, single-clicking an entry and pressing Enter selects
the text for editing and enables the Left and Right Arrow keys to
move the cursor. Press Enter again to quit the Edit mode.
Print Screen, Backspace Toggles back to previous selection.
Print Screen, Alt+0 (zero)
Immediately disengages user from a target device; no target
device is selected. Status flag displays Free. (This only applies to
the 0(zero) on the keyboard and not the numeric keypad.)
Print Screen, Pause Immediately turns on Screen Saver mode and prevents access to
that specific console, if it is password protected.
Up/Down Arrows Moves the cursor from line to line in lists.
Right/Left Arrows Moves the cursor between columns. When editing a text box,
these keysmove the cursor within the column.
Page Up/Page Down Pages up and down through Name and Port lists and Help pages.
Table 3.3: OSD Interface Navigation Basics
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Keystroke Function
Home/End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list.
Backspace Erases characters in a text box.
Delete Deletes current selection in the Scan list or characters in a text
box.
Shift-Del Deletes from the current selection to the end of the list when
editing a Scan list.
Numbers Type from the keyboard or keypad.
Caps Lock Disabled. Use the Shift key to change case.
Backspace Erases characters in a text box.
3.2 Setup Dialog Box Functions
You can configure your switching system from the Setup dialog box within the
OSD. Select the Names button when initially setting up your switching system to
identify target devices by unique names. Select the other setup features to
manage routine tasks for your target devices from the OSDmenu. The following
table outlines the function accessed using each of the buttons in the Setup dialog
box.
Feature Purpose
Menu
Change the Main dialog box list sorting option by toggling
between numerically by port or EID number and alphabetically
by name. Change the Screen DelayTime before the OSD
displays after pressing Print Screen. You can also change
how the OSD activation sequence is invoked.
Security Set passwords to protect or restrict accessor enable the
screen saver.
Flag Change display, timing, color or location of the status flag.
Devices Identify the appropriate number of ports on an attached
cascade switch.
Names Identify target devices by unique names.
Keyboard Set the keyboard country code to send to Sun servers.
Scan Set up a custom Scan pattern for multiple target devices.
Table 3.4: Setup Features to Configure the OSD Interface
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To access the OSD Setup dialog box, click Setup on the Main dialog box.
Changing the display behavior
Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of target devices, change
how the OSD interface is invoked or set a Screen Delay Time for the OSD
interface. This setting alters how target devices will display in several dialog
boxes, including Main, Devices and Scan.
To access the OSD interface Menu dialog box, activate the OSD interface and
click Setup - Menu in the Main dialog box.
To choose the display order of target devices:
1. Select Name to display target devices alphabetically by name.
-or-
Select EID to display target devices numerically by EID number.
-or-
Select Port to display target devices numerically by port number.
2. Click OK.
Depending on the display method selected, the corresponding button will be
depressed in the Main dialog box.
To change how the OSD interface is invoked:
1. Select the checkbox next to one of the listed methods.
2. Click OK.
To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSD interface:
1. Type in the number of seconds (0-9) to delay the OSD interface display after
you press Print Screen. Entering 0 will instantly launch the OSD interface
with no delay.
2. Click OK.
Setting a Screen Delay Time enables you to complete a soft switch without the
OSD interface displaying. To perform a soft switch, see "Soft switching" on page
11.
Controlling the status flag
The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of
the selected target device or the status of the selected port. Use the Flag dialog
box to configure the flag to display by target device name or EID number, or to
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