Digi CM 8 User Manual

Configure virtual KVM Introduction
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Introduction
The Digi CM unit provides a method for gaining access to the graphical interface of a system using
the network. Using this method, Virtual KVM, you specify a connection method and IP address to use
to reach the system.
Supported methods include:
▪ Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol
▪ VNC
▪ XManager for X Window System
▪ A user-defined option
An example configuration
This diagram shows the Digi CM managing a Linux SuSE 9.2 system, a Windows 2003 system, and an
HPUX system.
Virtual KVM protocols
This table lists the Virtual KVM protocols and the client software with which each protocol has been
tested.
The rest of this section describes how to set up Virtual KVM with each of the supported methods and
connect to a system through Virtual KVM.
Virtual KVM protocol Tested client software
Remote Desktop Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Remote Desktop Client
Linux: rdesktop
VNC Windows: tightVNC, realVNC, UltraVNC
Linux: vncviewer
X Window System Windows: Xmanager
Linux/Unix: X Window System

Digi CM 8 Specifications

General

Brand	Digi
Model	CM 8
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English