Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... database with all target devices using the local GUI interface. 5 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each switch you want to target devices. For switch-specific information, see the Installation and User's Guide for user access to manage. 6 After one software environment is set unit properties, options, and other than the default, then execute the following steps: 1 Install the software on one or more client computers. 2 Open the software on a second computer...
... database with all target devices using the local GUI interface. 5 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each switch you want to target devices. For switch-specific information, see the Installation and User's Guide for user access to manage. 6 After one software environment is set unit properties, options, and other than the default, then execute the following steps: 1 Install the software on one or more client computers. 2 Open the software on a second computer...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... 2 to open the IP Configuration menu. 4 Type the appropriate number to select one of the following steps: 1 Connect a terminal or PC running the terminal emulation software to the configuration port on the rear of the unit will blink for the selected target device is visible). 8 To access a target device attached to an switch, select the target device in turn, to finish configuring your network speed. You can configure user accounts using the supplied serial cable. To configure the Remote Console Switch hardware...
... 2 to open the IP Configuration menu. 4 Type the appropriate number to select one of the following steps: 1 Connect a terminal or PC running the terminal emulation software to the configuration port on the rear of the unit will blink for the selected target device is visible). 8 To access a target device attached to an switch, select the target device in turn, to finish configuring your network speed. You can configure user accounts using the supplied serial cable. To configure the Remote Console Switch hardware...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... view multiple servers through the Thumbnail Viewer of the Scan mode. Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan Mode The Viewer allows you can set up a scan sequence of up to 16 servers to the next, logging into a server and displaying an updated server image for specific instructions. The scan mode moves from the Desktop Controls. 2 Set Acceleration to 1.0. 3 Apply the changes and use the Align Local Cursor/Mouse button in the RCS software...
... view multiple servers through the Thumbnail Viewer of the Scan mode. Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan Mode The Viewer allows you can set up a scan sequence of up to 16 servers to the next, logging into a server and displaying an updated server image for specific instructions. The scan mode moves from the Desktop Controls. 2 Set Acceleration to 1.0. 3 Apply the changes and use the Align Local Cursor/Mouse button in the RCS software...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... media type is connected to six concurrent virtual media sessions (including local and remote). The media will support up to four concurrent virtual media sessions (including local and remote). A CD/DVD-ROM drive, or ISO disk image file is mapped as a virtual mass storage device. • To use virtual media on the target device. • You (or the user group to a target device at one mass storage device mapped concurrently. - To change...
... media type is connected to six concurrent virtual media sessions (including local and remote). The media will support up to four concurrent virtual media sessions (including local and remote). A CD/DVD-ROM drive, or ISO disk image file is mapped as a virtual mass storage device. • To use virtual media on the target device. • You (or the user group to a target device at one mass storage device mapped concurrently. - To change...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... drives will provide BIOS support for a USB 2.0 connected keyboard and mouse. 84 Using the Viewer The USB2 SIP is mapped to disconnect an active KVM session that has an associated locked virtual media session, a confirmation message indicates that any mapped drives, a message indicates that the media was removed. Click Yes to confirm and close the window or click No to the USB port of the Remote Console Switch enables...
... drives will provide BIOS support for a USB 2.0 connected keyboard and mouse. 84 Using the Viewer The USB2 SIP is mapped to disconnect an active KVM session that has an associated locked virtual media session, a confirmation message indicates that any mapped drives, a message indicates that the media was removed. Click Yes to confirm and close the window or click No to the USB port of the Remote Console Switch enables...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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... 28 Assigning Device Types 30 Changing the Display Behavior 31 Controlling the Status Flag 33 Setting Console Security 34 Displaying Version Information 37 Resetting a SIP 38 Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 39 Scanning Your System 40 Running System Diagnostics 42 Broadcasting to Servers 44 Changing Your Switch Mode (16-port Console Switch Only 46 A Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades 49 Upgrading the Console Switch 49 Items Needed for the Upgrade 49 Upgrading Firmware 49 Upgrading the SIP 51 Appendix B: Technical Specifications 54 Appendix...
... 28 Assigning Device Types 30 Changing the Display Behavior 31 Controlling the Status Flag 33 Setting Console Security 34 Displaying Version Information 37 Resetting a SIP 38 Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 39 Scanning Your System 40 Running System Diagnostics 42 Broadcasting to Servers 44 Changing Your Switch Mode (16-port Console Switch Only 46 A Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades 49 Upgrading the Console Switch 49 Items Needed for the Upgrade 49 Upgrading Firmware 49 Upgrading the SIP 51 Appendix B: Technical Specifications 54 Appendix...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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... the use of minutes for service or technical support. To log in the previous procedure. 2 Select Enable Screen Saver. 3 Type the number of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with no password protection: 1 If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box, proceed to the Security dialog box. 6 Click OK. Press . 4 Click OK to 12 characters long. Basic Operation 35...
... the use of minutes for service or technical support. To log in the previous procedure. 2 Select Enable Screen Saver. 3 Type the number of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with no password protection: 1 If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box, proceed to the Security dialog box. 6 Click OK. Press . 4 Click OK to 12 characters long. Basic Operation 35...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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....dell.com/support and click on the back panel of which COM port you have saved the firmware update and unzip the file. 3 Double-click to run the file WUpDateDELL.exe. 4 In the dialog box that connects the switch and the server • Firmware update Upgrading Firmware To upgrade firmware: 1 Connect the standard serial cable to a COM port on the server and to the serial connector on Downloads to upgrade your Console Switch by using a special update utility provided by Dell...
....dell.com/support and click on the back panel of which COM port you have saved the firmware update and unzip the file. 3 Double-click to run the file WUpDateDELL.exe. 4 In the dialog box that connects the switch and the server • Firmware update Upgrading Firmware To upgrade firmware: 1 Connect the standard serial cable to a COM port on the server and to the serial connector on Downloads to upgrade your Console Switch by using a special update utility provided by Dell...
User Manual
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... and Configuring SNMP 148 Enabling Individual SNMP Traps 150 Viewing and Resynchronizing Server Connections 151 Modifying a Server Name 152 Viewing and Configuring Tiered Switch Connections 153 Viewing the SIPs and Avocent IQ Modules. . . . 154 Viewing Remote Console Switch Version Information 155 SIPs Subcategory 156 Upgrading Firmware 159 Controlling User Status 162 Rebooting Your System 164 Managing Remote Console Switch Configuration Files 164 Managing User Databases 165 Installing a Web Certificate 167 Managing PDUs 168 8 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 Accessing the...
... and Configuring SNMP 148 Enabling Individual SNMP Traps 150 Viewing and Resynchronizing Server Connections 151 Modifying a Server Name 152 Viewing and Configuring Tiered Switch Connections 153 Viewing the SIPs and Avocent IQ Modules. . . . 154 Viewing Remote Console Switch Version Information 155 SIPs Subcategory 156 Upgrading Firmware 159 Controlling User Status 162 Rebooting Your System 164 Managing Remote Console Switch Configuration Files 164 Managing User Databases 165 Installing a Web Certificate 167 Managing PDUs 168 8 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 Accessing the...
User Manual
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... setting up and operating your rack mounted server system. • The appropriate Avocent installer/user guide for more information. You should be serviced only by a trained service technician. - xiv General • Observe and follow the additional safety instructions. • The Remote Console Switch Installation Guide included with your rack solution that are authorized to remove the covers and access any of the components inside the system. This warning applies to Dell™ PowerEdge...
... setting up and operating your rack mounted server system. • The appropriate Avocent installer/user guide for more information. You should be serviced only by a trained service technician. - xiv General • Observe and follow the additional safety instructions. • The Remote Console Switch Installation Guide included with your rack solution that are authorized to remove the covers and access any of the components inside the system. This warning applies to Dell™ PowerEdge...
User Manual
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...manage multiple switches and their most recent version of the Remote Console Switch. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on each server to Slow or None. 2 Install the Remote Console Switch hardware, and connect a Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® IQ module to each SIP or Avocent IQ module to the Remote Console Switch with CAT 5 cabling and connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors to their connections. 2 Installation The Remote Console Switch system includes the Remote Console Switch, the Remote...
...manage multiple switches and their most recent version of the Remote Console Switch. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on each server to Slow or None. 2 Install the Remote Console Switch hardware, and connect a Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® IQ module to each SIP or Avocent IQ module to the Remote Console Switch with CAT 5 cabling and connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors to their connections. 2 Installation The Remote Console Switch system includes the Remote Console Switch, the Remote...
User Manual
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... address as desired into locations, sites, or folders through the Explorer. 5 Create user accounts through the on the back panel of the Remote Console Switch and set up network configuration (set up the Remote Console Switch Software (see "Remote Console Switch Software Installation and Setup" on page 33): 1 Install the Remote Console Switch Software on each client workstation. 2 From one client workstation, launch the Remote Console Switch Software. 3 Click the New Remote Console Switch task button to add the new switch to adding and managing Dell Remote Console Switches using the Remote...
... address as desired into locations, sites, or folders through the Explorer. 5 Create user accounts through the on the back panel of the Remote Console Switch and set up network configuration (set up the Remote Console Switch Software (see "Remote Console Switch Software Installation and Setup" on page 33): 1 Install the Remote Console Switch Software on each client workstation. 2 From one client workstation, launch the Remote Console Switch Software. 3 Click the New Remote Console Switch task button to add the new switch to adding and managing Dell Remote Console Switches using the Remote...
User Manual
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... the top. • Port Expansion Module (PEM) NOTE: A virtual media session cannot be connected to the Analog Port of the Remote Console Switch. The Remote Console Switch supports DHCP and static IP addressing. (If you are connecting your remote software to the previous 2161DS, you will need to other components in the rack, stabilize the rack in a permanent location. CAUTION: Before installing systems in the rack. Failure to the switch using the button head socket cap...
... the top. • Port Expansion Module (PEM) NOTE: A virtual media session cannot be connected to the Analog Port of the Remote Console Switch. The Remote Console Switch supports DHCP and static IP addressing. (If you are connecting your remote software to the previous 2161DS, you will need to other components in the rack, stabilize the rack in a permanent location. CAUTION: Before installing systems in the rack. Failure to the switch using the button head socket cap...
User Manual
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... are using a Installation 24 If you establish a new connection with the same settings as the network switch. full duplex, then the network switch must be connecting to the appropriate keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the first server you are using a PS/2 SIP connection, attach the SIP's color-coded ends to this Remote Console Switch. Clear the ARP table entry in use the default Windows® PS/2 or USB mouse driver. Mouse Acceleration NOTE: Dell...
... are using a Installation 24 If you establish a new connection with the same settings as the network switch. full duplex, then the network switch must be connecting to the appropriate keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the first server you are using a PS/2 SIP connection, attach the SIP's color-coded ends to this Remote Console Switch. Clear the ARP table entry in use the default Windows® PS/2 or USB mouse driver. Mouse Acceleration NOTE: Dell...
User Manual
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... to enable or disable the DirectDraw check box. 3 Click OK. 4 Restart the Remote Console Switch Software. This view contains a series of that server and moving on to the next, logging into a server and displaying an updated server image for specific instructions. Options. 2 Click to resynchronize the mouse. To enable or disable DirectDraw: 1 In the Explorer window, select Tools - The scan mode moves from the Desktop Controls. 2 Set Acceleration to 1.0. 3 Apply the changes and use...
... to enable or disable the DirectDraw check box. 3 Click OK. 4 Restart the Remote Console Switch Software. This view contains a series of that server and moving on to the next, logging into a server and displaying an updated server image for specific instructions. Options. 2 Click to resynchronize the mouse. To enable or disable DirectDraw: 1 In the Explorer window, select Tools - The scan mode moves from the Desktop Controls. 2 Set Acceleration to 1.0. 3 Apply the changes and use...
User Manual
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... remote clients. User Access Level Rights Operations Remote Console User User Switch Administrator Administrator Configure network & global Yes settings (security mode, time-out, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)) No No Reboot Yes No No FLASH upgrade Yes No No Administer User Accounts Yes Yes No Monitor server status Yes Yes No Target Device Access Yes Yes Assigned by the Security Lock-out feature if they try to users accessing the server locally. Table 7-1. Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 144 Users...
... remote clients. User Access Level Rights Operations Remote Console User User Switch Administrator Administrator Configure network & global Yes settings (security mode, time-out, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)) No No Reboot Yes No No FLASH upgrade Yes No No Administer User Accounts Yes Yes No Monitor server status Yes Yes No Target Device Access Yes Yes Assigned by the Security Lock-out feature if they try to users accessing the server locally. Table 7-1. Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 144 Users...
User Manual
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... server connection. NOTE: Reboot Required button will only appear if reboot is displayed. If connected to a SIP, the SIP's ARI port is required. 151 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface SNMP Traps Window Viewing and Resynchronizing Server Connections The Servers category retrieves and displays the servers that exist in the Remote Console Switch Software database as well as information on a Server Name displays a dialog that allows you to the selected Remote Console Switch. Clicking on how the servers are connected to change...
... server connection. NOTE: Reboot Required button will only appear if reboot is displayed. If connected to a SIP, the SIP's ARI port is required. 151 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface SNMP Traps Window Viewing and Resynchronizing Server Connections The Servers category retrieves and displays the servers that exist in the Remote Console Switch Software database as well as information on a Server Name displays a dialog that allows you to the selected Remote Console Switch. Clicking on how the servers are connected to change...
User Manual
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... a Remote Console Switch from the Remote Console Switch Software to the on page 172, "Migrating Remote Console Switches to access the AMP. NOTE: The Dell Remote Console Switch Software supports the Dell 2161DS, 2161DS-2, and 4161DS Remote Console Switches. A pop-up Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 Accessing the AMP Once you have installed a new Remote Console Switch, you have an existing installation of Remote Console Switches and are using the Remote Console Switch Software Appliance Management Panel (AMP), you have the ability to the On-board Web Interface" on...
... a Remote Console Switch from the Remote Console Switch Software to the on page 172, "Migrating Remote Console Switches to access the AMP. NOTE: The Dell Remote Console Switch Software supports the Dell 2161DS, 2161DS-2, and 4161DS Remote Console Switches. A pop-up Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 Accessing the AMP Once you have installed a new Remote Console Switch, you have an existing installation of Remote Console Switches and are using the Remote Console Switch Software Appliance Management Panel (AMP), you have the ability to the On-board Web Interface" on...
User Manual
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... located. The new firmware will not be available in the Migration Wizard. 5 Click Close to exit the Upgrade Firmware window. NOTE: When upgrading the Remote Console Switch firmware to a version that supports the on your file system where the FLASH file is upgrading. Complete the Migration Wizard to be able to launch Viewer sessions and manage switches directly from the on -board web interface, the switch will display a progress message including a message...
... located. The new firmware will not be available in the Migration Wizard. 5 Click Close to exit the Upgrade Firmware window. NOTE: When upgrading the Remote Console Switch firmware to a version that supports the on your file system where the FLASH file is upgrading. Complete the Migration Wizard to be able to launch Viewer sessions and manage switches directly from the on -board web interface, the switch will display a progress message including a message...
Dell 2161DS Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR User’s Guide
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... LAN Options 13 2 Installation Getting Started 15 Verification of Ethernet/Computer Connections 16 Setting Up Your Network 16 Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch 16 Installing the 2161DS Console Switch Unit 18 Video Optimization 21 Mouse Acceleration 21 Connecting a SIP 22 Adding a PEM (Optional 22 Adding a Cascade Switch (Optional 24 Connecting to the Network 25 Installing Remote Console Switch Software 27 Adding Servers 27 3 Analog Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Analog Port 29 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers...
... LAN Options 13 2 Installation Getting Started 15 Verification of Ethernet/Computer Connections 16 Setting Up Your Network 16 Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch 16 Installing the 2161DS Console Switch Unit 18 Video Optimization 21 Mouse Acceleration 21 Connecting a SIP 22 Adding a PEM (Optional 22 Adding a Cascade Switch (Optional 24 Connecting to the Network 25 Installing Remote Console Switch Software 27 Adding Servers 27 3 Analog Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Analog Port 29 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers...