1. Product overview
allows a higher server density while providing greater airflow and cooling
capacity.
KVM switching capabilities
The KVM s4 switch supports adapter cables that are powered directly from the
target device and provide Keep Alive functionality when the switch is not
powered. The following adapter cables are supported: KVM s4 Adapter USB20-
VGA and KVM s4 Adapter Serial cables.
True serial capabilities
The KVM s4 switch supports KVMs4 Adapter Serial cables that provide true serial
capabilities through Secure Shell (SSH) or Telnet. You can launch an SSH
session or launch a serial viewer from the on-board web interface (OBWI) to
connect the targets that are connected to the KVM s4 switches with a KVMs4
Adapter Serial cable.
Local and remote user interfaces
You can use the local user interface (local UI) by connecting directly to the local
port to manage the KVM s4. You can also use the remote OBWI to manage your
switch. The OBWI is web browser based and is launched directly from the switch,
and any devices connected to the KVM s4 are automatically detected. The two
user interfaces share a similar look and feel for an optimal user experience.
Control of virtual media and smart card-capable switches
The KVM s4 switch allows you to view, move, or copy data located on virtual
media to and from any target device. You can manage remote systems more
efficiently by allowing operating system installation, operating system recovery,
hard drive recovery or duplication, BIOS updating, and target device backup.
The KVM s4 switch allows you to use smart cards in conjunction with your switch
system. Smart cards are pocket-sized cards that store and process information.
Smart cards such as the Common Access Card (CAC) can be used to store
identification and authentication to enable access to computers, networks, and
secure rooms or buildings.
Virtual media and smart card readers can be connected directly to the switch
using USB ports located on the switch. In addition, virtual media and smart card
readers may be connected to any remote workstation that is running the remote
OBWI or Avocent® DSView® 3 Management Software and is connected to the
switch using an Ethernet connection.
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