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... Viewing target device information and naming target devices 45 Viewing CO cable information and setting a CO language 46 Viewing and configuring cascade devices 47 Viewing software and firmware versions for the appliance 48 Viewing CO cable version information and administering firmware 48 Using the Tools ...51 Rebooting the appliance using the...
... Viewing target device information and naming target devices 45 Viewing CO cable information and setting a CO language 46 Viewing and configuring cascade devices 47 Viewing software and firmware versions for the appliance 48 Viewing CO cable version information and administering firmware 48 Using the Tools ...51 Rebooting the appliance using the...
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Options for remote management and access include an integrated Web interface and VCS client software that can be connected to the serial port. Additional appliances can be managed by daisy-chaining target devices. Figure 1.1: GCM2 or GCM4 appliance...to two remote users. Video resolutions are supported up to three or four simultaneous users. 1 CHAPTER 1 Product overview The IBM® Global 2x16 Console Manager (GCM2) and the IBM Global 4x16 Console Manager (GCM4) appliances integrate digital and analog KVM switching technology with advanced cable management and provide access for...
Options for remote management and access include an integrated Web interface and VCS client software that can be connected to the serial port. Additional appliances can be managed by daisy-chaining target devices. Figure 1.1: GCM2 or GCM4 appliance...to two remote users. Video resolutions are supported up to three or four simultaneous users. 1 CHAPTER 1 Product overview The IBM® Global 2x16 Console Manager (GCM2) and the IBM Global 4x16 Console Manager (GCM4) appliances integrate digital and analog KVM switching technology with advanced cable management and provide access for...
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... can configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) managers to access the appliances and can be connected either the Web interface or the Virtual Console Software (VCS) client software installed on the remote computer. The media device being shared can be sent to one local user station. USB and PS/2 connectors can be...
... can configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) managers to access the appliances and can be connected either the Web interface or the Virtual Console Software (VCS) client software installed on the remote computer. The media device being shared can be sent to one local user station. USB and PS/2 connectors can be...
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...required items. The following items come with the appliance: • Power cord • Rack-mounting brackets • Documentation CD • Virtual Console Software Installation CD • Quick Installation Guide • 1-U filler panel • 16 terminators The following additional items are needed: • A Phillips ...screwdriver • For each target device to be connected, one IBM Conversion Option (KCO, UCO, or VCO) and one Cat5 cable • For each switch to be tiered, one Cat5 cable. • ...
...required items. The following items come with the appliance: • Power cord • Rack-mounting brackets • Documentation CD • Virtual Console Software Installation CD • Quick Installation Guide • 1-U filler panel • 16 terminators The following additional items are needed: • A Phillips ...screwdriver • For each target device to be connected, one IBM Conversion Option (KCO, UCO, or VCO) and one Cat5 cable • For each switch to be tiered, one Cat5 cable. • ...
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... there is either 100 Mbps (amber) or 1000 Mbps (green). Label the cables for configuration or firmware upgrades, connect a terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software to the configuration port on the port. If you plan to use the Console menu interface for easy identification. 3. Connect a Cat5 patch cable from the...
... there is either 100 Mbps (amber) or 1000 Mbps (green). Label the cables for configuration or firmware upgrades, connect a terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software to the configuration port on the port. If you plan to use the Console menu interface for easy identification. 3. Connect a Cat5 patch cable from the...
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... a supported browser on a computer that is able to access the local user station or a terminal connected to the appliance by using either the VCS client software or the integrated Web interface. Access to the Web interface requires login with network access to the appliance. Access to target devices requires login with...
... a supported browser on a computer that is able to access the local user station or a terminal connected to the appliance by using either the VCS client software or the integrated Web interface. Access to the Web interface requires login with network access to the appliance. Access to target devices requires login with...
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... when prompted. For more details about using the VCS, see the VCS Installation and User's Guide. Administrators can use the latest version of the VCS software on each GCM2 and GCM4 appliance to a version that supports the Web interface. Supported browsers The following tasks, which are supported for accessing the Web...
... when prompted. For more details about using the VCS, see the VCS Installation and User's Guide. Administrators can use the latest version of the VCS software on each GCM2 and GCM4 appliance to a version that supports the Web interface. Supported browsers The following tasks, which are supported for accessing the Web...
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...the upgrade and reboot are not currently logged in the default locations.) • In Microsoft Windows operating systems, select Start > Programs > IBM Virtual Console Software. • In the Linux operating system, go to allow the migration flag for the Web interface from the list. Click Next. ...the firmware that is installed in . 5. Upgraded appliances appear in if needed. Select the appliance to upgrade from : http:// www.ibm.com/support/ either onto the computer that includes support for the appliance to exit the Migration Wizard. If upgraded appliances do not appear...
...the upgrade and reboot are not currently logged in the default locations.) • In Microsoft Windows operating systems, select Start > Programs > IBM Virtual Console Software. • In the Linux operating system, go to allow the migration flag for the Web interface from the list. Click Next. ...the firmware that is installed in . 5. Upgraded appliances appear in if needed. Select the appliance to upgrade from : http:// www.ibm.com/support/ either onto the computer that includes support for the appliance to exit the Migration Wizard. If upgraded appliances do not appear...
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... remove support for the appliance" on an appliance, remove the following steps: 1. Use the Firmware upgrade feature of the Web interface to confirm. 4. See "Viewing software and firmware versions for the Web interface on page 48. 3. In the VCS Explorer window, select Units > New Appliance.
... remove support for the appliance" on an appliance, remove the following steps: 1. Use the Firmware upgrade feature of the Web interface to confirm. 4. See "Viewing software and firmware versions for the Web interface on page 48. 3. In the VCS Explorer window, select Units > New Appliance.
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... of allowable SNMP managers. 42 GCM2 and GCM4 Installation and User's Guide To unlock an account, complete the following steps: 1. For third-party SNMP management software to the user name. 4. If no destinations are specified, no allowable SNMP servers are already locked out. Select the check box next to monitor the...
... of allowable SNMP managers. 42 GCM2 and GCM4 Installation and User's Guide To unlock an account, complete the following steps: 1. For third-party SNMP management software to the user name. 4. If no destinations are specified, no allowable SNMP servers are already locked out. Select the check box next to monitor the...
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... the fields blank to allow any SNMP management server to enable or disable SNMP. 4. These fields can not be left menu. 3. OpenManage™ IT Assistant software is enabled, complete the following steps: 1. The values can click the SNMP > Traps option in length. Type the IP address of 255 characters. Select or...
... the fields blank to allow any SNMP management server to enable or disable SNMP. 4. These fields can not be left menu. 3. OpenManage™ IT Assistant software is enabled, complete the following steps: 1. The values can click the SNMP > Traps option in length. Type the IP address of 255 characters. Select or...
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.... Any user can also click on the appliance. Click the Configure tab, and then click Cascade Devices in the left menu to view information about software and firmware on an eID for a CO cable to view Application, Boot, and Hardware version information and whether updated firmware is selected, any user can... user can click the Versions option in the left menu to view version information about each CO cable: its Name, eID, Path, and Type. Viewing software and firmware versions for the selected CO cable.
.... Any user can also click on the appliance. Click the Configure tab, and then click Cascade Devices in the left menu to view information about software and firmware on an eID for a CO cable to view Application, Boot, and Hardware version information and whether updated firmware is selected, any user can... user can click the Versions option in the left menu to view version information about each CO cable: its Name, eID, Path, and Type. Viewing software and firmware versions for the selected CO cable.
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The VCS can be done through the Console Menu. A terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software must be used for certain types of appliance configuration and for configuration because they can be connected to the serial configuration port on the appliance ... the connected terminal or computer with network access to access the Console Menu. The Web interface cannot be used from any computer with terminal emulation software can be accessed until an IP address has been configured; Figure 5.1: Console Menu
The VCS can be done through the Console Menu. A terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software must be used for certain types of appliance configuration and for configuration because they can be connected to the serial configuration port on the appliance ... the connected terminal or computer with network access to access the Console Menu. The Web interface cannot be used from any computer with terminal emulation software can be accessed until an IP address has been configured; Figure 5.1: Console Menu
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... address, netmask, default gateway, and DNS servers. The Network Configuration menu opens. Type the number of the terminal or the computer running the terminal emulation software. Type 1 and press Enter for the Network Configuration option. To access the Console Menu and select an option, complete the following steps: 1.
... address, netmask, default gateway, and DNS servers. The Network Configuration menu opens. Type the number of the terminal or the computer running the terminal emulation software. Type 1 and press Enter for the Network Configuration option. To access the Console Menu and select an option, complete the following steps: 1.
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... Network Configuration Menu. 7. (Optional) To configure a default gateway, complete the following steps: a. When the reply is being managed by a DSView 3 software server. The menu also indicates whether the appliance is received, press any key to continue. 9. To enter the network speed, complete the following steps:... DHCP target device to provide an IP address to the appliance and then skip to unbind the appliance from a DSView 3 software server. Chapter 5: Using the Console Menu 85 3. To configure security using the Console Menu, complete the following steps: a. Type 4 ...
... Network Configuration Menu. 7. (Optional) To configure a default gateway, complete the following steps: a. When the reply is being managed by a DSView 3 software server. The menu also indicates whether the appliance is received, press any key to continue. 9. To enter the network speed, complete the following steps:... DHCP target device to provide an IP address to the appliance and then skip to unbind the appliance from a DSView 3 software server. Chapter 5: Using the Console Menu 85 3. To configure security using the Console Menu, complete the following steps: a. Type 4 ...
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... unbind the appliance from a TFTP server. Because this can significantly reduce performance, you should only enable debug messages when instructed to do so by a DSView 3 software, select Unbind from DSView 3 Server to upgrade the appliance firmware from the server. On- If the appliance is being managed by you downloaded is valid...
... unbind the appliance from a TFTP server. Because this can significantly reduce performance, you should only enable debug messages when instructed to do so by a DSView 3 software, select Unbind from DSView 3 Server to upgrade the appliance firmware from the server. On- If the appliance is being managed by you downloaded is valid...
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To download the firmware, complete the following steps: 1. Connect a terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software to the configuration port on the back panel of the appliance using the Console Menu, complete the following steps: 1. The terminal should be set to ... prompted to access the Console Main menu. 3. Type the IP address of the firmware displays on page 25. If the appliance is to http://www.ibm.com/support/, locate an updated version of the firmware file and press Enter. 7. After approximately one minute, press any key to confirm the upgrade. Next...
To download the firmware, complete the following steps: 1. Connect a terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software to the configuration port on the back panel of the appliance using the Console Menu, complete the following steps: 1. The terminal should be set to ... prompted to access the Console Main menu. 3. Type the IP address of the firmware displays on page 25. If the appliance is to http://www.ibm.com/support/, locate an updated version of the firmware file and press Enter. 7. After approximately one minute, press any key to confirm the upgrade. Next...
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...technical assistance If you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you . Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications Center at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to check for technical information, hints, tips,... with documentation that is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on . • Use the troubleshooting information in your IBM system and preinstalled software, if any optional devices are connected. • Check the power switches to make sure that you can solve many ...
...technical assistance If you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you . Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications Center at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to check for technical information, hints, tips,... with documentation that is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on . • Use the troubleshooting information in your IBM system and preinstalled software, if any optional devices are connected. • Check the power switches to make sure that you can solve many ...
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... with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for IBM BladeCenter information is http:// www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. See http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers. In the U.S. 98 Global Console Switch Installer and User Guide...
... with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for IBM BladeCenter information is http:// www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. See http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers. In the U.S. 98 Global Console Switch Installer and User Guide...
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...to responsibly recycle their IT products. Se puede encontrar información sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos de IBM en el sitio web de IBM http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ environment/products/prp.shtml. This label is applied to various products to indicate that are offered and warranted solely.... This appliance is provided by third parties. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available...
...to responsibly recycle their IT products. Se puede encontrar información sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos de IBM en el sitio web de IBM http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ environment/products/prp.shtml. This label is applied to various products to indicate that are offered and warranted solely.... This appliance is provided by third parties. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available...