User Manual
Page 1
Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) A Dell™ Technical White Paper Dell™ │ Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering By Daniel Whittaker and Jose L. Flores August 2010
Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) A Dell™ Technical White Paper Dell™ │ Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering By Daniel Whittaker and Jose L. Flores August 2010
User Manual
Page 2
... of this material in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Dell, the DELL logo, the DELL badge, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Inc. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) THIS WHITE PAPER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS...
... of this material in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Dell, the DELL logo, the DELL badge, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Inc. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) THIS WHITE PAPER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS...
User Manual
Page 3
Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Contents Introduction ...3 Section 1: 0U Mounting Locations...3 1.1 Supported Locations in the PowerEdge™ 4210 and 2410 3 1.2 Supported Locations in the PowerEdge™ 4820, 4220, and 2420 5 Section 2: 1U Mounting ... Connecting the Cables to the KVM ...8 3.2.2 Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables 9 Section 4: KVM Resolution Information ...10 4.1 Dell™ KVM Resolution by Model...10 4.2 Server Interface Pod Matrix ...11 Figures and Tables Figure 1: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member ...
Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Contents Introduction ...3 Section 1: 0U Mounting Locations...3 1.1 Supported Locations in the PowerEdge™ 4210 and 2410 3 1.2 Supported Locations in the PowerEdge™ 4820, 4220, and 2420 5 Section 2: 1U Mounting ... Connecting the Cables to the KVM ...8 3.2.2 Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables 9 Section 4: KVM Resolution Information ...10 4.1 Dell™ KVM Resolution by Model...10 4.2 Server Interface Pod Matrix ...11 Figures and Tables Figure 1: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member ...
User Manual
Page 4
Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Page 2
Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Page 2
User Manual
Page 5
... locations in Table 1. All illustrations in the following rack enclosures: PowerEdge™ 4210 PowerEdge 2410 PowerEdge 4820 PowerEdge 4220 PowerEdge 2420 The adjustment range for the rails provided with the digital KVMs for third party racks is shown in the Dell PowerEdge rack enclosures where the KVMs can be installed, as shipped by...
... locations in Table 1. All illustrations in the following rack enclosures: PowerEdge™ 4210 PowerEdge 2410 PowerEdge 4820 PowerEdge 4220 PowerEdge 2420 The adjustment range for the rails provided with the digital KVMs for third party racks is shown in the Dell PowerEdge rack enclosures where the KVMs can be installed, as shipped by...
User Manual
Page 6
See Figures 1 and 2 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Please note that installation of the KVM where the ports face the ground is an unsupported orientation, and can cause damage to mount the Digital KVM in the aforementioned racks. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for the supported locations to the KVM. Figure 1: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member PowerEdge 4210 Vertical Top PowerEdge 2410 Vertical Page 4
See Figures 1 and 2 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Please note that installation of the KVM where the ports face the ground is an unsupported orientation, and can cause damage to mount the Digital KVM in the aforementioned racks. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for the supported locations to the KVM. Figure 1: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member PowerEdge 4210 Vertical Top PowerEdge 2410 Vertical Page 4
User Manual
Page 7
...2420 offers restricted access to the horizontal members of the rack. See Figure 3 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 2: KVM Mounted on Horizontal Member PowerEdge 4210 Horizontal PowerEdge 2410 Horizontal 1.2 Supported Locations in the aforementioned racks. Please note that installation of the...cause damage to mount the Digital KVM in the PowerEdge 4820, 4220, and 2420 The PowerEdge 4820, 4220, and 2420 support mounting the KVM to the vertical members of the rack. The PowerEdge 4820 and 4220 support mounting four digital KVMs on the vertical members...
...2420 offers restricted access to the horizontal members of the rack. See Figure 3 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 2: KVM Mounted on Horizontal Member PowerEdge 4210 Horizontal PowerEdge 2410 Horizontal 1.2 Supported Locations in the aforementioned racks. Please note that installation of the...cause damage to mount the Digital KVM in the PowerEdge 4820, 4220, and 2420 The PowerEdge 4820, 4220, and 2420 support mounting the KVM to the vertical members of the rack. The PowerEdge 4820 and 4220 support mounting four digital KVMs on the vertical members...
User Manual
Page 8
...rack temperature exceeds this configuration a 1U blanking panel is supported in all Dell racks. Installation of the KVM in the rear of the rack may be at the air inlet of the KVM, mount the digital KVM in front of the rack. Section 3: Cabling a KVM This ...value at the front of the rack (Section 2.1). Page 6 Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 3: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member PowerEdge 4220 Vertical Top PowerEdge 2420 Vertical Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations 1U mounting is included in the kit, which when installed ...
...rack temperature exceeds this configuration a 1U blanking panel is supported in all Dell racks. Installation of the KVM in the rear of the rack may be at the air inlet of the KVM, mount the digital KVM in front of the rack. Section 3: Cabling a KVM This ...value at the front of the rack (Section 2.1). Page 6 Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 3: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member PowerEdge 4220 Vertical Top PowerEdge 2420 Vertical Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations 1U mounting is included in the kit, which when installed ...
User Manual
Page 9
... install the KVM into the front of the system and verify that all connections are secure. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) 3.1 Four Post Front of Rack Cabling Follow the instructions contained in the following sections were created using... the Dell KVM 4322DS. 3.1.1 Connecting the Cables to the KVM Connect all applicable cables to the rear of the rack. Page 7 See Figure 4. Figure ...
... install the KVM into the front of the system and verify that all connections are secure. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) 3.1 Four Post Front of Rack Cabling Follow the instructions contained in the following sections were created using... the Dell KVM 4322DS. 3.1.1 Connecting the Cables to the KVM Connect all applicable cables to the rear of the rack. Page 7 See Figure 4. Figure ...
User Manual
Page 10
... to the tie down holes used to retain the cables. Once installed, use these instructions to install the cables. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 5: Four Post Rack: Routing Power and Data Cables 3.2 Two Post Flush Mount Cabling Follow the instructions contained in the...
... to the tie down holes used to retain the cables. Once installed, use these instructions to install the cables. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 5: Four Post Rack: Routing Power and Data Cables 3.2 Two Post Flush Mount Cabling Follow the instructions contained in the...
User Manual
Page 11
Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 7: Two Post Rack: System and Cables Installed 3.2.2 Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables 1.) After you have installed cables, route ...
Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 7: Two Post Rack: System and Cables Installed 3.2.2 Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables 1.) After you have installed cables, route ...
User Manual
Page 12
... (Optional Tie) Section 4: KVM Resolution Information 4.1 Dell KVM Resolution by Model Table 2 below shows the resolutions supported by Model Model 180AS 2160AS 2161DS‐2 4161DS 2321DS 1082DS 2162DS 4322DS Local Port Max 4:3 Max 16:10 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 1680x1080 1600x1200 1680x1080 1600x1200 1680x1080 Digitizer Max 4:3 Max 16:10 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1024x768+ N/A 1024x768...
... (Optional Tie) Section 4: KVM Resolution Information 4.1 Dell KVM Resolution by Model Table 2 below shows the resolutions supported by Model Model 180AS 2160AS 2161DS‐2 4161DS 2321DS 1082DS 2162DS 4322DS Local Port Max 4:3 Max 16:10 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 1680x1080 1600x1200 1680x1080 1600x1200 1680x1080 Digitizer Max 4:3 Max 16:10 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1024x768+ N/A 1024x768...
User Manual
Page 13
...; Y USB 2.0 + CAC User Selectable Y Y Y Y Y ‐ SIP + Requires the user to the OS cannot be changed from 1024x768 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) 4.2 Server Interface Pod Matrix Tables 3 & 4 below show information about Dell Server Interface Pods (SIPs). Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for the Local Port. If the table shows the...
...; Y USB 2.0 + CAC User Selectable Y Y Y Y Y ‐ SIP + Requires the user to the OS cannot be changed from 1024x768 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) 4.2 Server Interface Pod Matrix Tables 3 & 4 below show information about Dell Server Interface Pods (SIPs). Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for the Local Port. If the table shows the...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
Page 10
...and IPv6 network address capabilities. Since the software is a decentralized management system, you or another name in addition to the switch. NOTE: Dell SIP modules are incremented until a unique name is created. Target Device Naming The software requires that a unique name is done by appending a...that adds or modifies a name or connection), if a name conflict occurs, the conflicting name is not communicated to mouse operations. The digits start with a value of one and are supported on directly connected Avocent switches. Target Device Name Displays When a switch is added,...
...and IPv6 network address capabilities. Since the software is a decentralized management system, you or another name in addition to the switch. NOTE: Dell SIP modules are incremented until a unique name is created. Target Device Naming The software requires that a unique name is done by appending a...that adds or modifies a name or connection), if a name conflict occurs, the conflicting name is not communicated to mouse operations. The digits start with a value of one and are supported on directly connected Avocent switches. Target Device Name Displays When a switch is added,...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
Page 62
.... -or- Viewer Toolbar- To enter full screen mode: Click the Maximize button in the Viewer as if it was the mouse on the server. The digitized video image will be completely regenerated. The screen will be resized up to a maximum of the Viewer. -or- If the desktop has a higher resolution, then...
.... -or- Viewer Toolbar- To enter full screen mode: Click the Maximize button in the Viewer as if it was the mouse on the server. The digitized video image will be completely regenerated. The screen will be resized up to a maximum of the Viewer. -or- If the desktop has a higher resolution, then...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
Page 64
... parameter for large adjustments. For more colors for the best possible view. The Remote Console Switches support the Dambrackas Video Compression (DVC) algorithm, which the digital image can be compressed. However, you to set the color depths at which enables the RCS software users to Best Color Available and cannot be...
... parameter for large adjustments. For more colors for the best possible view. The Remote Console Switches support the Dambrackas Video Compression (DVC) algorithm, which the digital image can be compressed. However, you to set the color depths at which enables the RCS software users to Best Color Available and cannot be...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
Page 78
...either Active users who may be closed. If a Primary user leaves the session, then the oldest Secondary user with a target device using digital share mode. Multiple users can be an active user with Active user privileges sharing the session when the Primary user leaves the session, then...there are no Secondary users with keyboard and mouse control or a passive user that does not have the ability to join the session. To share a digital connection, complete the following steps: • Double-click on a Remote Console Switch in the Unit list. • Select a Remote Console Switch ...
...either Active users who may be closed. If a Primary user leaves the session, then the oldest Secondary user with a target device using digital share mode. Multiple users can be an active user with Active user privileges sharing the session when the Primary user leaves the session, then...there are no Secondary users with keyboard and mouse control or a passive user that does not have the ability to join the session. To share a digital connection, complete the following steps: • Double-click on a Remote Console Switch in the Unit list. • Select a Remote Console Switch ...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
Page 79
.... If connection sharing is enabled on the target device. However, administrators can accept the share request as compared with those of the primary user) allow digital share mode sessions or it , you can terminate the session entirely. When another user is active or passive. Exclusive Mode If session sharing and exclusive...
.... If connection sharing is enabled on the target device. However, administrators can accept the share request as compared with those of the primary user) allow digital share mode sessions or it , you can terminate the session entirely. When another user is active or passive. Exclusive Mode If session sharing and exclusive...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
Page 56
... par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. Japanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals 56 Appendices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Appendix C: Notifications USA Notification CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment in a residential ...area is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions from digital...
... par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. Japanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals 56 Appendices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Appendix C: Notifications USA Notification CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment in a residential ...area is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions from digital...
User Manual
Page 18
... configuration by assigning and retaining unique device names and Electronic ID (EID) numbers for connecting SIP modules. 1 Product Overview The multiuser, Dell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switch integrates Dell field-proven digital keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with CAT 5 design dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video...
... configuration by assigning and retaining unique device names and Electronic ID (EID) numbers for connecting SIP modules. 1 Product Overview The multiuser, Dell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switch integrates Dell field-proven digital keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with CAT 5 design dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video...