Aten CN8000A [15/203] Overview

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The CN8000A is a control unit that provides over-IP capability to KVM

switches that do not have built-in over-IP functionality. It allows operators to

monitor and access their computers from remote locations using a standard

Internet browser and/or Windows- and Java-based application programs. The

CN8000A connects to the network using a standard Ethernet cable, then uses a

custom KVM cable to connect to a local KVM switch or server/PC.

Because the CN8000A uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol, the

server or KVM switch it is connected to can be accessed from any computer

across the Internet — whether it is located down the hall, down the street, or

halfway around the world.

Operators at remote locations can access the CN8000A via its IP address. Once

a connection has been established and authorization granted, the remote

computer can exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the server/PC

connected (or servers on a KVM switch installation), just as if they were

physically present and working on the equipment directly.

The CN8000A expands on previous models by providing a dedicated RS-232

port for modem access or serial console management, a PON port to attach a

Power Over the NET™ device, and a Laptop USB Console (LUC) port for easy

console access from a laptop.

KVM Switch