Chapter 13: KSX II Local Console
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KSX II Local Console Interface
When you are located at the server rack, the KSX II provides standard
KVM management and administration via the KSX II Local Console. The
KSX II Local Console provides a direct KVM (analog) connection to your
connected servers; the performance is exactly as if you were directly
connected to the server's keyboard, mouse, and video ports.
Additionally, the KSX II provides terminal emulation when accessing
serial targets.
There are many similarities among the KSX II Local Console and the
KSX II Remote Console graphical user interfaces. Where there are
differences, they are noted in the help.
The KSX II Local Console Factory Reset option is available in the KSX II
Local Console but not the KSX II Remote Console.
Security and Authentication
In order to use the KSX II Local Console, you must first authenticate with
a valid username and password. The KSX II provides a fully-integrated
authentication and security scheme, whether your access is via the
network or the local port. In either case, the KSX II allows access only to
those servers to which a user has access permissions. See User
Management for additional information on specifying server access and
security settings.
If your KSX II has been configured for external authentication services
(LDAP/LDAPS, RADIUS, or Active Directory), authentication attempts at
the Local Console also are authenticated against the external
authentication service.
Note: You can also specify no authentication for Local Console access;
this option is recommended only for secure environments.
To use the KSX II Local Console:
1. Connect a keyboard, mouse, and video display to the local ports at
the back of the KSX II.
2. Start the KSX II. The KSX II Local Console interface displays.
