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(AMP), you can enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps, configure
target devices, and manage user databases.
You can use the KVM s3 Client to manage the following FSC appliances:
• KVM s2-0411
• KVM s2-1611
• KVM s3-1621
• KVM s3-1641
The KVM s2-0411 appliance supports one digital user for KVM-over-IP access, 1
analog user for KVM access, and four analog rack interface ports for connecting KVM-
IAs and target devices.
The KVM s2-1611 appliance supports one digital user for KVM-over-IP access, 1
analog user for KVM access, 16 analog rack interface ports for connecting
KVM-IAs and target devices, and the capability for up to three concurrent virtual media
sessions.
The KVM s3-1621 appliance supports two digital users for KVM-over-IP access, 1
analog user for KVM access, 16 analog rack interface ports for connecting KVM-IAs and
target devices, and the capability for up to two virtual media sessions.
The KVM s3-1641 appliance supports four digital users for KVM-over-IP access, 1
analog user for KVM access, 16 analog rack interface ports for connecting KVM-IAs and
target devices, and the capability for up to four virtual media sessions.
For a complete list of features supported by each appliance, refer to the corresponding
Installation and User’s Guide
.
1.4.4 Authentication and authorization
Depending on how each appliance is configured, you can authenticate and authorize
users by using either the appliance database or the Lightweight Directory Assistance
Protocol (LDAP). LDAP is a vendor-independent protocol standard used for accessing,
querying, and updating a directory using TCP/IP. Based on the X.500 directory services
model, LDAP is a global directory structure that supports strong security features
including authentication, privacy, and integrity. For more information on using LDAP
authentication see “Configuring Global Authentication settings” on page 68.
After users log in to an appliance, the software caches their credentials (user name and
password) for the duration of the KVM s3 Client session.
1.5 System components
The software contains the following major components.
1.5.1 KVM s3 Client Explorer
The KVM s3 Client Explorer is the primary point of control for accessing the software
features and functionality. It is the main Graphic User Interface (GUI) that displays on
screen when the software is opened. From the Explorer, you can easily view the
appliances and target devices defined in the local database. Built-in groupings such as
Appliances and Devices provide a way to list units. You can create custom groups of