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... KVM ports 2 Figure 1.2: Options for connecting servers that have USB-based KVM ports 3 Figure 1.3: Example rack console switch configuration (for 2 x 16 5 Figure 2.1: Rack console switch vertical installation 11 Figure 2.2: Rack console switch horizontal installation 12 Figure 2.3: Example rack console switch ...Figure 2.5: Daisy-chaining using UCOs 15 Figure 2.6: Rack console switch configuration with a tiered switch (2 x 16 model shown 17 Figure 2.7: IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch example configuration with an earlier-model switch . 20 Figure 3.1: Login window ...24 Figure 3.2: Example ...
... KVM ports 2 Figure 1.2: Options for connecting servers that have USB-based KVM ports 3 Figure 1.3: Example rack console switch configuration (for 2 x 16 5 Figure 2.1: Rack console switch vertical installation 11 Figure 2.2: Rack console switch horizontal installation 12 Figure 2.3: Example rack console switch ...Figure 2.5: Daisy-chaining using UCOs 15 Figure 2.6: Rack console switch configuration with a tiered switch (2 x 16 model shown 17 Figure 2.7: IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch example configuration with an earlier-model switch . 20 Figure 3.1: Login window ...24 Figure 3.2: Example ...
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...16 servers off each ARI port using up or the connection to a console switch cable. 1 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview The IBM® 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch and IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch are described in memory simplifies configuration by the administrator. USB ports are provided for... and Activity Reporting (OSCAR®) graphical user interface is upgradable through a configuration port. These rack console switches integrate analog keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switching technology with optional server names that may be connected either to a conversion option (CO) or to the...
...16 servers off each ARI port using up or the connection to a console switch cable. 1 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview The IBM® 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch and IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch are described in memory simplifies configuration by the administrator. USB ports are provided for... and Activity Reporting (OSCAR®) graphical user interface is upgradable through a configuration port. These rack console switches integrate analog keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switching technology with optional server names that may be connected either to a conversion option (CO) or to the...
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... KCO or UCO conversion options can be connected to connect a server that has PS/2-based KVM ports. 2 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Models and Features An IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch supports access by two local users. PS/2 console switch cable KCO Figure 1.1: Options for connecting a server to ARI ports on the rack console...
... KCO or UCO conversion options can be connected to connect a server that has PS/2-based KVM ports. 2 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Models and Features An IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch supports access by two local users. PS/2 console switch cable KCO Figure 1.1: Options for connecting a server to ARI ports on the rack console...
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...users to enter a password before accessing the switch, restrict access to individual servers, and provide further protection with a 50 foot (15 meter) cable. Administrators can be used to connect a server that have USB-based KVM ports OSCAR Graphical User Interface The OSCAR ...interface provides intuitive menus to configure the rack console switch and select servers. Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate Maximum Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480...
...users to enter a password before accessing the switch, restrict access to individual servers, and provide further protection with a 50 foot (15 meter) cable. Administrators can be used to connect a server that have USB-based KVM ports OSCAR Graphical User Interface The OSCAR ...interface provides intuitive menus to configure the rack console switch and select servers. Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate Maximum Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480...
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... to the following lists to ensure you have all of the items that were shipped with the rack console switch as well as other items necessary for proper installation. • Power cord • Mounting hardware (includes mounting brackets) • Documentation CD • Quick Installation Guide...KCO or UCO) and one CAT 5 cable -or• One IBM 3M Console Switch Cable (PS/2 or USB) • For each rack console switch to be tiered, you need a CAT 5 cable. • For each switch to be tiered, you need the following: • One IBM KVM Conversion Option (KCO) and one CAT 5 cable -or• One...
... to the following lists to ensure you have all of the items that were shipped with the rack console switch as well as other items necessary for proper installation. • Power cord • Mounting hardware (includes mounting brackets) • Documentation CD • Quick Installation Guide...KCO or UCO) and one CAT 5 cable -or• One IBM 3M Console Switch Cable (PS/2 or USB) • For each rack console switch to be tiered, you need a CAT 5 cable. • For each switch to be tiered, you need the following: • One IBM KVM Conversion Option (KCO) and one CAT 5 cable -or• One...
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14 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide b. Select and connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to a local user port on the back of the rack console switch. 6. Bundle and label the cables for the local port labeled B. 3. If you are not daisy-chaining other end of each ARI ...-45 end of a CAT 5 cable to an ARI port on a KCO Figure 2.4: Daisy chaining using either KVM or USB conversion options and the following procedures. For a 2 x 16 rack console switch, repeat step 1 for easy identification. Daisy-chaining Servers You may daisy chain up to 16 servers off this ...
14 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide b. Select and connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to a local user port on the back of the rack console switch. 6. Bundle and label the cables for the local port labeled B. 3. If you are not daisy-chaining other end of each ARI ...-45 end of a CAT 5 cable to an ARI port on a KCO Figure 2.4: Daisy chaining using either KVM or USB conversion options and the following procedures. For a 2 x 16 rack console switch, repeat step 1 for easy identification. Daisy-chaining Servers You may daisy chain up to 16 servers off this ...
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...requirements for installation 7 supported 1 Keep Alive functionality 1 keyboard and mouse resetting 44 country code, configuring 51 monitor, and mouse, connecting 14 KVM conversion options See KCOs 2 L legacy switches, tiering with 4 local users, connecting 14 M Main window example with servers configured 25 hot keys for accessing 23 initial view 23 selecting servers...to previous 28 Scan 44 Security 28, 55, 56 See also Security window 56 Setup 29, 30, 55, 56 See also Setup window 44 Switch 50 Target Selection 41, 43 Target Version 42 User Access 57 User Setup 55 Versions 41 P password protection
...requirements for installation 7 supported 1 Keep Alive functionality 1 keyboard and mouse resetting 44 country code, configuring 51 monitor, and mouse, connecting 14 KVM conversion options See KCOs 2 L legacy switches, tiering with 4 local users, connecting 14 M Main window example with servers configured 25 hot keys for accessing 23 initial view 23 selecting servers...to previous 28 Scan 44 Security 28, 55, 56 See also Security window 56 Setup 29, 30, 55, 56 See also Setup window 44 Switch 50 Target Selection 41, 43 Target Version 42 User Access 57 User Setup 55 Versions 41 P password protection