Installation
The LARA express redirects local keyboard, mouse and video data to a remote administra-
tion console. All data is transmitted via IP. The LARA express can be used in a multi server
environment as well. Combining the LARA express with a KVM switch matrix allows to ac-
cess multiple remote servers over a single remote console.
1. Attach the pre-mounted system cable to
(a) The VGA outlet of your server of the local console video port of your KVM switch
(b) The USB to one of the USB interfaces of your server or your USB KVM Switch
2. Connect the RJ45 Ethernet connector to your local Ethernet hub using a CAT5 cable
3. Connect the external power supply to the 5V power connector and power on the LARA
express
Important note on USB power
The USB standard guarantees up to 500mA power per single USB port. The LARA ex-
press needs up to 700mA current and therefore does not work on USB alone. However,
most of the current USB ports provide more than 700mA so that no external power is
needed to power the LARA express. Taking more power from an USB port than speci-
fied may cause damage to your computer and is therefore not recommended.
Check the blue Power/Status LED on the LARA express to make sure that the unit gets enough
power (see below).
Front Side Connectors
System port This port is already connected (see above).
Port Replicator (rear side) Here you may attach an additional port replicator enabling PS/2
support, serial and local console.
Power supply DC 5V/1.5A Attach the enclosed power supply to the LARA express.
RJ45 Ethernet UTP3/5 cables can be connected to the LARA express using this standard RJ45
jack.
Power/Status LED (blue) Displays the status of the LARA express:
LED off The LARA express has no or not enough power.
LED blinking The LARA express is booting up. If this process takes longer than one
minute, the reason may be a lack of power.
LED on The LARA express is up and running.
Note: If the LARA express is connected via USB only, and the Power/Status LED tends not to
stop blinking after one minute, the LARA express may not receive enough power via USB. In
that case attach the enclosed power supply to the LARA express.
