Linkskey LKV-IPM01 User manual

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IP-based KVM Link Extender for remote server management
KLE for KVM Link Extender
The name of KLE is derived from an acronymic combination from it full name, KVM Link
Extender, which well explains the functionality of this powerful machine in itself. Though
lightweight in size and compact in form factor, KLE is nevertheless a heavy-weight in its
functional versatility, rock-solid robustness and formidable security. It supports full 1024-bit
PKI authentication, 128-bit SSL data encryption, LDAP, RADIUS as well Active Directory
authentication and RADIUS accounting.
KLE – the KVM Link Extender
Dominant yet cost-effective solution for remote server management scenarios
With the ubiquity of the DSL/Cable technology and the bandwidth availability therewith, the IP-
based KVM technology has emerged as a dominant player in the new landscape of remote
servers management. Today, the IP-based KVM Extender has been regarded as a better and
more cost-effective solution to address the critical issue of remote servers management, which
could only be partially tackled in the past by expensive yet redundant software solutions or
Enterprise Management System. And KLE is a robust and versatile solution to address the
needs of modern remote server management scenarios.
KLE connected to a conventional KVM Switch and multiple servers
Total server control from BIOS level up anytime anywhere

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KLE gives users total control from preboot stage such as the BIOS-level CMOS setting up to
the GUI applications and daily maintenance routines such as power cycling (power control unit
required). And all these could be nicely done on your admin desk using an ordinary web-
browser management interface and a thin-client software viewer. All you need for accessing
your computer is to login the KLE and download the viewer program and get yourself
connected to a whole bunch of servers in seconds. A truly anytime anywhere access for the
server administrator!
KLE connected to a Remote Power Control Device
Versatile backup connection featuring a PPP Server or PPP Client
To provide the necessary redundancy of a second backup system while your network might no
longer works in critical situation, KLE also allows an easy and convenient PPP connection over
the dial-in modem phone line. It could serve as a PPP server to accept a peer computer to
make PPP connection request over either a direct cable connection or a dial-in modem phone
line. On the other hand, KLE could also serve as a PPP client to dial-in to your ISP or
enterprise PPP server to connect to internetwork, making a truly anytime access for remote
client anywhere on the Internet. Thus, the PPP server/client features in KLE allow users a
second backup system, which offers a direct cable/modem dial-in access to your connected
servers via PSTN while your network is down.
KLE as PPP server to accept dial-in request from a remote PPP client via modem line
The advantages of using KLE,as compared to the conventional software remote control
solution is that: The hardware-based remote control solution such as KLE is able to access the
server regardless of the server states while software remote control solution is non-functional
while the server is still in the POST or preboot stage or in a “blue screen of death”. KLE also
offers power on/off alternatives if used with a remote power control unit.

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KLE as PPP client to dial-out to ISP for remote clients to access via internet
Rock-solid stability and ultra-security yet with flexibility and convenience to use
The KLE distinguishes itself among its peer products not only in its rock-solid stability in
durable performance, but also in its industry-standard security features such as full 1024-bit
PKI Authentication and 128-bit SSL data encryption. Together with 3 levels of viewer
connection security levels in combination with 3 types of password policies and three
categories of user privileges, all these make KLE a ultra-powerful IP Extender machine with
ultra-flexibility for a customized balance between data safety and user convenience. On the
other hand, the robustness and the ease of maintenance of the embedded systems involve
zero costs for the unit management and maintenance.
Global Time Zone and Time Servers Support
To make KLE really comfortable with all the global time zones it will be deployed in, it is vital
to provide a convenient Global Time Zone support since it will give a correct time stamp to all
logging events, alert e-mail notifications and won’t leave server admins in troubles with
calculating the time differences he will inevitably encounter with servers in different time zones.
Additionally, KLE also supports NTP time servers and keep its time always sync with the timer
servers you specify. The KLE is even sophisticated enough to take care of the daylight saving
time in each and every Time Zone/Region, thus saving troubles for updating time frame with
daylight saving specifics every six months.
Upgrade and Configuration Backup is just a breeze
KLE is fully Web-enabled to allow software upgrade and configuration upload/backup over the
Web Management Interface. All you need to do is to upload the files to KLE over Web interface
and voila it’s freshly restarted and begins working with those latest update functionalities and
features-all within minutes and can be performed across oceans-by a remote SUPERADMIN!
Advantages Galore
With KLE, the server administrator can access enterprise server room or data center on his
own seat without toils and troubles of going anywhere from across the street to oversea. And
organizations can enjoy a uniquely centralized and very cost-effective control over its
dispersed servers in different branch offices, even around the world, thus saving money for
outsourcing costs.
Features

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General features
▪Full-featured IP-based Remote Control Solution for server management
▪Provides remote control for several servers when connected to a conventional KVM Switch
▪Simultaneous access from multiple users
▪No user limitation
▪Facilitate centralized control
▪Total control over the remote server from BIOS level up to GUI applications
▪Remote Power On/Off support
▪Total transparency of control
▪Ultra-security using full 1024-bit PKI Authentication / 128-bit SSL encryption
▪Work with LDAP / RADIUS / Active Directory Servers
▪Ethernet 10/100 and serial PPP connections
▪Factory default restore button to restore the unit back to factory default
TCP/IP remote connection
▪Web Management Interface for all settings and upgrade/backup features
▪Support Telnet session and FTP service (disabled by default for more security)
Thin-client Viewer Program
▪Win-32 viewer and Java viewer for cross-platform compatibility
▪Connection options configurable for optimized performance
▪Shared, Non-Shared and View Only sessions
▪Easy download and installation
▪Multiple viewer instances can be run on a same client computer
▪Automatic video optimization
Hi-Speed PPP Connection
▪PPP Connection support over serial RS-232 interface up to 1 Mbps
▪PPP server enabling for PPP connection across a pair of modems for secure or backup direct
access
▪PPP client enabling for PPP connection to the internet with a modem
Video server
▪Support up to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz resolution
▪8/16-bit color
▪3 Video Quality settings
▪3 Video Compression schemes
▪8-bit color reduction
▪JPEG Compression option for low bandwidth internet connections
▪Configurable database to set up new or unknown VGA modes
▪Virtually compatible to any KVM Switch through simple configuration
Power ON-OFF Control Support
▪Remote power ON-OFF control over serial interface
▪Serial commands configurable to fit all serial power control devices
▪Power ON-OFF privilege only for the SUPERADMIN users
Security
▪1024-bit Public key Authentication using certificates generated by an external CA
▪128-bit SSL Encryption for keyboard, mouse and video signal transmissions
▪Remote authentication support for SSL-secured LDAP or RADIUS servers
▪RADIUS accounting support
▪3 SSL security levels :
oNo authentication – No encryption
oServer Authentication – SSL encryption
oServer & Client authentication – SSL encryption
▪3 password policies :
oNo Password

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oOne global password for all users
oOne different password for each user
▪Linux operating system offers robust virus resistance
Alarms and Notifications
▪Alert e-mail notification and SNMP trap messages for critical server events such as No
Video, Blue Screen and NumLock Test Failure
User Management
▪User login either by querying the local user database or by connection to remote LDAP or
RADIUS server
▪3 user privileges :
oSUPERADMIN – to access complete set of management features and user
features, including Power ON-OFF remote servers
oADMIN – partial set of management and all user features
oUSER – only user features
Global Time Zone Support
▪Time support for all continents and major cities
▪Time synchronization by connection to any NTP time servers
▪Automatic Daylight Saving management
IP-based KVM Switch vs. Software Remote Management Solution
The difference between the IP-based KVM Switch hardware solution and the software solution is summarized in the
following table:
IP KVM Switch vs. Software Remote Management Solution
BIOS level setting No BIOS Level Setting
Preboot stage intervention No preboot stage intervention
Forced remote Power ON/OFF* Only Ctrl-Alt-Del (soft reset)
NO extra software or hardware needed Need to install software on every machine
Zero interference to sever operation Software will interfere with server operation
Zero consumption of CPU power and Memory Heavy consumption of CPU power and memory
Able to monitor the sever status at all time Monitor only when the software is running
Cost-effective for sever farm management Expensive license fee for managing bunch of servers
Effective to troubleshoot in all server states Effective only when server is responsive
Centralized Control over global severs Peer-to-peer control only
Easy usage with total transparency Limited transparency of operation
Compatible with all conventional KVM Switch Not compatible to work with conventional KVM
Leverage all functions of KVM Switch hotkeys Not compatible to work with conventional KVM
Thin-client viewer for remote access Extremely “Fat-client” for remote access
Viewer easily downloadable from internal website Install your “fat” software on the remote machine
Convenience to set up a client environment Takes a lot troubles to build up client environment
* A Power Control Module is needed for forced remote Power ON/OFF while server not responding to
any input device.

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Specifications
Model Name KLE
Number of Server ports 1 x
Server or KVM port
connectors
1x HDB 15-pin Male + special cable assembly providing
VGA, PS/2 mouse and PS2 keyboard connectors.
1 x USB type B
Remote connections multiple connections [Shared/Private/View Only session]
Viewer Session Shared/View Only – multiple users / Private – 1 User
Local Console Connectors 1 ×PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini Din female
1 ×PS/2 Mouse 6 pin Mini Din female
1 ×VGA HDB 15-pin Female
PC port connectors 1 x HDB15 (integrated with PS/2 KB and PS/2 mouse
1 x USB Type B (for USB KB and USB mouse)
Digital Connector RJ-45
Ethernet Interface 10/100 BASE-T connection with auto-sensing
Serial Console Port (front) RJ-12 connector / 115200 bps max - Used only for
console management
Serial Control Port (back) RJ-12 / 1Mpbs high-speed serial for connect to external
modem/ power control device
Server control remote
interface
Win32 viewer / JAVA viewer
Management With any browser connected to the embedded web server
via HTTPS secure connection
Security SSL, Encryption with 128-bit ephemeral keys
User authentication based on password and PKI
certificates
Video Resolution 1280 ×1024 max.
Keyboard emulation PS/2 and USB
Mouse emulation PS/2 and USB
Remote Power ON/OFF Yes*
Power Input DC 12V 2A
Operation Temperature 0 ~ 50°C
Storage Temperature - 20 ~ 60°C
Humidity 0~90% RH, non-condensing
Size 0U
Housing Metal / 0U
Dimension (L x W x H) 16 x 11.5 x 2.5 cm
Safety / EMI Certification FCC, CE
* ioPower is a KLE accessory to provide remote power control capability to KLE