The AdderLink ALIP provides secure internet or dial-up access to your KVM switch.
The ALIP allows you to manage your computers from anywhere in the world. The AdderLink
only requires a KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) connection to your computers and doesn't
need any software to be loaded on your servers.
The AdderLink IP is fully compatible with VNC (Virtual Network Computing) and
Java based (web browser) viewers, and doesn't require you to purchase extra software
'seat' licences. Developed in co-operation with RealVNC the AdderLink IP implements
a full enterprise grade security architecture. Configuration and control menus are
generated using a uniquely elegant 'in-picture' system. Automatic adaptive compression
enables users to connect 'in band' via their network or 'out of band' via a dialup
link.
The ALIP may be configured from the local KVM console using the OSD menu or from
a remote viewer. Configuration options are only available to the admin user. Configuration
options are: DHCP or specified IP, Gateway and Netmask addresses, VNC and HTTP port
numbers, Shared or Exclusive access mode, Modem serial port configuration, Power
serial port configuration, Keyboard layout selection, Up to 16 user accounts and
passwords, Up to 128 host names and key sequences (when used with a KVM switch),
Configurable unit name, Local screen saver, Remote connection idle timeout, Security
settings.
| Mechanical |
|
| Height |
1.76 in. (44 mm.) |
| Width |
7.92 in. (198 mm.) |
| Depth |
4.8 in. (120 mm.) |
| Rack Units |
1U |
| Computer connection |
|
| 1 x 15-way HD female connector (blue) |
Computer video connection. Supports separate
or combo syncs and DDC (Display Data Channel) reporting |
| 1 x 6-way mini-DIN connector (purple) |
Computer keyboard connection |
| 1 x 6-way mini-DIN connector (green) |
Computer mouse connection |
| Local KVM console connection |
|
| 1 x 15-way HD female connector (blue) |
Connection to a monitor |
| 1 x 6-way mini-DIN connector (purple) |
Keyboard connection |
| 1 x 6-way mini-DIN connector (green) |
Mouse connection. Supports
a wide range of keyboards and mice including wheel mice with extra buttons.
On Screen Display driven interface enables the AdderLink IP to be setup
and configured |
| Ports |
|
| Network port |
10/100Mb auto-sensing Ethernet port. RJ45 connector |
| Serial port 1 |
9 way D-type male connector - Variable protocol
with baud rates from 9600 to 115,200. Primary use is for modem connection.
Supports standard dial up and ISDN modems. User definable modem configuration
string. Supports IP connection via PPP protocol. |
| Serial port 2 |
9 way D-type male connector. Variable protocol
with baud rates from 1200 to 115,200. Primary use is for the control of
power switching products. May be used to control single or multi-port power
switching products. User definable power switching trigger sequences |
| Option switches |
2 option switches, used for
flash upgrade and factory reset procedures |
| USB port USB connector |
Used for test purposes and
future device support |
| Reset switch Unit |
Reset switch mounted behind
a small hole in the front panel. Enables the AdderLink to be reset using
a paper clip or similar |
| Viewer software compatibility |
Compatible with any VNC protocol
version 3 compliant viewer AT&T 3.3.3, RealVNC 3.3.4 onwards, third party
software (limited security) RealVNC 4.0s (full security) Embedded Java viewer
requires Java enabled browser. Supports up to four simultaneous viewer connections. |
| In-picture Menus |
The on-screen options are
generated “in picture”. Options are: Refresh screen, Resynchronise mouse,
Video synchronisation settings, Configuration (if admin user) |
| Operation |
May be used in “Shared” (multiple
user) or “Exclusive” (single user) modes. Local KVM console, modem and network
users may access the AdderLink simultaneously in shared mode. In shared
mode there is a 2 second timeout between users |
| Security |
Inherent first level security
provided by dial up access option. Data stream encryption using AES cipher
with a 128 bit key. VNC specific security architecture enabling mutual authentication.
Public key authentication using RSA method with a key length of 2048 bits
or more. Enterprise quality security architecture. Security white paper
will be available. Flash upgrades secured through the use of public/private
key encryption and digital signatures. Supports 16 user profiles with 16
character passwords. |
| Networking issues |
Connects to Ethernet networks
using the TCP/IP protocol. VNC and Java ports are user definable and may
share the same port. This greatly simplifies the configuration of firewalls.
|
| Flash upgrades |
Flash upgrades may be performed
from a computer connected to the network after switching the AdderLink into
a special upgrade mode. |
| Video modes |
Supports standard PC, Sun
and Mac video modes up to resolutions of 1280 x 1024 x 75Hz. Color captured
at 24 bits per pixel resolution. Color depth adapts to the speed of the
network link from 24 bits per pixel to 3 bits per color for slowest dialup
link. |
| Hardware Compatibility |
Supports PC, Sun (USB & 8-pin
styles), Mac (USB), RS/6000, Alpha and SGI computers using PS/2 or Adder
CCUSB / CCSUN interface cables as appropriate. Supports PS/2 style keyboards
and 2-button, 3-button, wheel, IntelliMouse (3 button with wheel) and IntelliMouse
Explorer (5 button with wheel) style mice. Supports keyboard modes 2 and
3 and variable typematic / make / make-break key functions. AdderLink operates
with all known software and operating systems including Windows 3.X, 95,
98, ME, NT, 2000, XP; DOS; Linux, Unix, BSD; Sun OS; Mac OS; NetWare etc.
Compatible with most KVM switches including all Adder Technology KVM switches. |
