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... OSCAR interface, which features intuitive menus to configure the switch system and select servers. Security The OSCAR interface enables you to assign a unique server name. 2 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide The USB switch cable is entered to reactivate the system. Video The console switch provides optimal resolutions for keyboard and mouse.
... OSCAR interface, which features intuitive menus to configure the switch system and select servers. Security The OSCAR interface enables you to assign a unique server name. 2 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide The USB switch cable is entered to reactivate the system. Video The console switch provides optimal resolutions for keyboard and mouse.
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4 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Earlier-model Switch (tiered) Switch Cable (tiered) Console Switch (tiered) Rack of Servers Critical Server Local User B Console Switch (main) Local User A Figure 1.2: Example of a Console Switch Configuration Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect the system and working environment from potential damage.
4 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Earlier-model Switch (tiered) Switch Cable (tiered) Console Switch (tiered) Rack of Servers Critical Server Local User B Console Switch (main) Local User A Figure 1.2: Example of a Console Switch Configuration Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect the system and working environment from potential damage.
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6 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide General • Observe and follow the operating instructions. • Keep the console switch away from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact the .... • Do not spill food or liquids on the electrical ratings label. If the console switch gets wet, see the appropriate section in the troubleshooting guide or contact the trained service provider. • Use the console switch only with a lightning bolt might expose you are marked with the triangular symbol with...
6 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide General • Observe and follow the operating instructions. • Keep the console switch away from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact the .... • Do not spill food or liquids on the electrical ratings label. If the console switch gets wet, see the appropriate section in the troubleshooting guide or contact the trained service provider. • Use the console switch only with a lightning bolt might expose you are marked with the triangular symbol with...
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... rack by matching the holes in .) apart. Mount the switch assembly to an appropriate set of matching holes on each mounting bracket. 3. 10 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 4. NOTE: The mounting holes on the upper and lower side braces in a rack side compartment must be between 50.8 cm (20.0 in.) and...
... rack by matching the holes in .) apart. Mount the switch assembly to an appropriate set of matching holes on each mounting bracket. 3. 10 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 4. NOTE: The mounting holes on the upper and lower side braces in a rack side compartment must be between 50.8 cm (20.0 in.) and...
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...to an Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port on the back of the console switch. 4. 12 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Local User B (2x16 model only) ACI Port Configuration Port (for updating firmware) Console Switch ARI Ports Servers 2-16 Local... User A Console Switch Cable Server 1 Figure 2.3: Basic Console Switch Configuration Connecting a switch cable to local user A. Attach the appropriately color-coded ...
...to an Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port on the back of the console switch. 4. 12 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Local User B (2x16 model only) ACI Port Configuration Port (for updating firmware) Console Switch ARI Ports Servers 2-16 Local... User A Console Switch Cable Server 1 Figure 2.3: Basic Console Switch Configuration Connecting a switch cable to local user A. Attach the appropriately color-coded ...
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14 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide NOTE: As shown in Figure 2.4, only the local user A has an ACI port that will accommodate up... that can add earlier-model switches for all additional (secondary) tiered console switches you want to local user A of the tier. Connect the tiered console switch to each ARI port will connect the main and...configuration. Connect the peripheral devices to attach. In a tiered system, each server as one of local user A on the main console switch. Table 2.1: Earlier-model Switches Earlier-model Switch NetBAY™ 1x4 Console...
14 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide NOTE: As shown in Figure 2.4, only the local user A has an ACI port that will accommodate up... that can add earlier-model switches for all additional (secondary) tiered console switches you want to local user A of the tier. Connect the tiered console switch to each ARI port will connect the main and...configuration. Connect the peripheral devices to attach. In a tiered system, each server as one of local user A on the main console switch. Table 2.1: Earlier-model Switches Earlier-model Switch NetBAY™ 1x4 Console...
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Bundle and label the cables for the local port set labeled A on the console switch. Configuring the Console Switch System With the console switch system, you can auto detect and configure each port on the back of the console switch. Chapter 3 provides detailed instructions about naming customization and OSCAR interface setup and configuration. For the 2x16 console switch, repeat steps 1 and 2 for easy identification. 16 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 2. Locate the port set labeled B. 4. Connect these peripherals devices to their respective ports. 3.
Bundle and label the cables for the local port set labeled A on the console switch. Configuring the Console Switch System With the console switch system, you can auto detect and configure each port on the back of the console switch. Chapter 3 provides detailed instructions about naming customization and OSCAR interface setup and configuration. For the 2x16 console switch, repeat steps 1 and 2 for easy identification. 16 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 2. Locate the port set labeled B. 4. Connect these peripherals devices to their respective ports. 3.
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... throughout this key sequence in the right columns of Configured Main Window NOTE: You can use this installation and user's guide. The following table describes the status symbols. The switch cable is being accessed by the indicated user channel (green channel letter). 18 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.1: Example of the Main window.
... throughout this key sequence in the right columns of Configured Main Window NOTE: You can use this installation and user's guide. The following table describes the status symbols. The switch cable is being accessed by the indicated user channel (green channel letter). 18 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.1: Example of the Main window.
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20 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 4. Soft switching to the previous server, press Print Screen then Backspace. To select a server, press Print Screen. To switch back to a server 1. Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface ... server to the previous one . In the Main window, it as unique and press Enter. 2. Click OK. Toggles back to the flag. Immediately disconnects the user from line to move the cursor. F1 Esc Alt+Hotkey Alt+X Opens the Help screen for editing and enable the Left and Right arrow keys...
20 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 4. Soft switching to the previous server, press Print Screen then Backspace. To select a server, press Print Screen. To switch back to a server 1. Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface ... server to the previous one . In the Main window, it as unique and press Enter. 2. Click OK. Toggles back to the flag. Immediately disconnects the user from line to move the cursor. F1 Esc Alt+Hotkey Alt+X Opens the Help screen for editing and enable the Left and Right arrow keys...
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... even if you move the cable or server to launch the OSCAR interface. The Names window opens. The Main window opens. 2. Names. 22 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.2: Setup Window Assigning server names Use the Names window to identify individual servers by name rather than by port order. Click Setup...
... even if you move the cable or server to launch the OSCAR interface. The Names window opens. The Main window opens. 2. Names. 22 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.2: Setup Window Assigning server names Use the Names window to identify individual servers by name rather than by port order. Click Setup...
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24 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Accessing the Devices window 1. Assigning a device type 1. Figure 3.6: Device Modify Window The Main window opens. 2. The Devices window opens. For example, if the switch is ...
24 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Accessing the Devices window 1. Assigning a device type 1. Figure 3.6: Device Modify Window The Main window opens. 2. The Devices window opens. For example, if the switch is ...
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... port number of the selected server or the status of the selected port. Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems. Flag indicating that the user is enabled. 26 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Setting a Screen Delay Time enables you to change the flag color, opacity, display time, and location...
... port number of the selected server or the status of the selected port. Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems. Flag indicating that the user is enabled. 26 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Setting a Screen Delay Time enables you to change the flag color, opacity, display time, and location...
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.... 4. The Security window opens. Click in the New field and press Enter or double-click in the New field and press Enter. 28 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Setting console switch security The OSCAR interface enables you to launch the OSCAR interface. You will remain locked until you lose or forget...
.... 4. The Security window opens. Click in the New field and press Enter or double-click in the New field and press Enter. 28 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Setting console switch security The OSCAR interface enables you to launch the OSCAR interface. You will remain locked until you lose or forget...
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... more information, see "Appendix A: Firmware Updgrades." 1. The Version window opens. The top half of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server; no server is enabled, press Print Screen, then press Pause. Turning off the screen saver 1. Click Commands - The... Print Screen. For optimum performance, keep the console switch firmware current. Click OK. Figure 3.11: Version Window 30 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 5. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security window...
... more information, see "Appendix A: Firmware Updgrades." 1. The Version window opens. The top half of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server; no server is enabled, press Print Screen, then press Pause. Turning off the screen saver 1. Click Commands - The... Print Screen. For optimum performance, keep the console switch firmware current. Click OK. Figure 3.11: Version Window 30 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 5. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security window...
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... up to scan and the number of these peripheral devices by pressing the appropriate button. Click X to exit. Adding servers to server). 32 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Resetting a switch cable 1. Click OK. Scanning the System In scan mode, the console switch automatically scans from port to port (server to the...
... up to scan and the number of these peripheral devices by pressing the appropriate button. Click X to exit. Adding servers to server). 32 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Resetting a switch cable 1. Click OK. Scanning the System In scan mode, the console switch automatically scans from port to port (server to the...
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... OSCAR interface is open . Click Commands. NOTE: Scanning will stop at a time, one server in a system, to Servers The local user can simultaneously control more than one server per ARI port. Broadcasting to make sure that all selected servers receive identical input. Scanning is not ... window 1. Broadcast. Clear the Scan Enable check box. You can choose to close the Commands window. Click Setup - 34 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.15: Commands Window 3. Select Scan Enable in any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR interface is not permitted in...
... OSCAR interface is open . Click Commands. NOTE: Scanning will stop at a time, one server in a system, to Servers The local user can simultaneously control more than one server per ARI port. Broadcasting to make sure that all selected servers receive identical input. Scanning is not ... window 1. Broadcast. Clear the Scan Enable check box. You can choose to close the Commands window. Click Setup - 34 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.15: Commands Window 3. Select Scan Enable in any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR interface is not permitted in...
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... Share mode and specify the time-out period. Switch. the current user will not be disconnected if the other user disconnects the current user without warning. -orSelect Cooperative to select any server at any time; Click Setup - 36 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.17: Broadcast Enable Window 5. From the Switch screen you to...
... Share mode and specify the time-out period. Switch. the current user will not be disconnected if the other user disconnects the current user without warning. -orSelect Cooperative to select any server at any time; Click Setup - 36 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.17: Broadcast Enable Window 5. From the Switch screen you to...
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The Keyboard Warning window opens. Select the keyboard country code for the Sun servers. 38 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 3. Click OK on the Keyboard Warning window to save the keyboard country code setting. Click OK. Figure 3.20: Keyboard Warning Window 4.
The Keyboard Warning window opens. Select the keyboard country code for the Sun servers. 38 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 3. Click OK on the Keyboard Warning window to save the keyboard country code setting. Click OK. Figure 3.20: Keyboard Warning Window 4.