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... Configuring the status flag ...35 Configuring rack console switch security 37 Accessing Options and Buttons on the Commands Window 40 Using the Version Window ...41 Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse 44 Configuring Scanning ...44 Running System Diagnostics...46 Broadcasting to Servers...48 Configuring the Switch Mode and Share Mode 50 Setting the Language when a Non-English Keyboard is Used 51 Setting the Language for the OSCAR interface 52 Chapter 4: Configuring Restricted Access 55 Appendices...59 Appendix A: Firmware Upgrades...
... Configuring the status flag ...35 Configuring rack console switch security 37 Accessing Options and Buttons on the Commands Window 40 Using the Version Window ...41 Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse 44 Configuring Scanning ...44 Running System Diagnostics...46 Broadcasting to Servers...48 Configuring the Switch Mode and Share Mode 50 Setting the Language when a Non-English Keyboard is Used 51 Setting the Language for the OSCAR interface 52 Chapter 4: Configuring Restricted Access 55 Appendices...59 Appendix A: Firmware Upgrades...
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... resolution and video settings. The connectors' built-in this installation and user's guide. 1 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview The IBM® 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch and IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch are provided for attaching servers. Analog rack interface (ARI) ports with standard PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice from the server to which it is not powered up to a console switch cable. The 2 x 16 models support attaching sixteen servers. The firmware provides support for the following types of up to...
... resolution and video settings. The connectors' built-in this installation and user's guide. 1 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview The IBM® 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch and IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch are provided for attaching servers. Analog rack interface (ARI) ports with standard PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice from the server to which it is not powered up to a console switch cable. The 2 x 16 models support attaching sixteen servers. The firmware provides support for the following types of up to...
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... used to 16 servers per port. Firmware on the rack console switch, and the other jack can be connected either to another CO of the same type (KCO or UCO) or to an ARI port. PS/2 console switch cable KCO Figure 1.1: Options for connecting a server to a terminator plug. 2 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Models and Features An IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch supports access by means of separate CAT 5 cables. An IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch supports simultaneous access by the two types of switches. The following table...
... used to 16 servers per port. Firmware on the rack console switch, and the other jack can be connected either to another CO of the same type (KCO or UCO) or to an ARI port. PS/2 console switch cable KCO Figure 1.1: Options for connecting a server to a terminator plug. 2 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Models and Features An IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch supports access by means of separate CAT 5 cables. An IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch supports simultaneous access by the two types of switches. The following table...
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... to add new features and support for more information. You can be tiered with the firmware update that is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard. See "Tiering Rack Console Switches" on page 16 in Chapter 2 for details. Contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller for more information. Firmware Upgrades To update the rack console switch firmware, use the OSCAR interface to the switch. 4 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate...
... to add new features and support for more information. You can be tiered with the firmware update that is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard. See "Tiering Rack Console Switches" on page 16 in Chapter 2 for details. Contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller for more information. Firmware Upgrades To update the rack console switch firmware, use the OSCAR interface to the switch. 4 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate...
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... IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide through the slots in the mounting bracket and the holes in the mounting rail, then into a power source. As shown, keyboards and mice can be mixed. Connections to USB and PS/2 ports can connect a PS/2 keyboard and a USB mouse. Figure 2.2: Rack console switch horizontal installation Configuring the Rack Console Switch Plug the supplied power cord into the back of procedures following the figure to connect Server 1. Console switch cables are also supported for...
... IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide through the slots in the mounting bracket and the holes in the mounting rail, then into a power source. As shown, keyboards and mice can be mixed. Connections to USB and PS/2 ports can connect a PS/2 keyboard and a USB mouse. Figure 2.2: Rack console switch horizontal installation Configuring the Rack Console Switch Plug the supplied power cord into the back of procedures following the figure to connect Server 1. Console switch cables are also supported for...
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... connector on a KCO Figure 2.4: Daisy chaining using either KVM or USB conversion options and the following procedures. Chaining servers with KCOs KCO to ARI ports. 7. Daisy-chaining Servers You may daisy chain up to 16 servers off this server, attach a terminator to the first RJ-45 connector on the console switch cable or CO. 5. 14 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide b. Connect the RJ-45 end of a CAT...
... connector on a KCO Figure 2.4: Daisy chaining using either KVM or USB conversion options and the following procedures. Chaining servers with KCOs KCO to ARI ports. 7. Daisy-chaining Servers You may daisy chain up to 16 servers off this server, attach a terminator to the first RJ-45 connector on the console switch cable or CO. 5. 14 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide b. Connect the RJ-45 end of a CAT...
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Local user A Local user B (2 x 16 only) Chapter 2: Installation 17 Rack console switch ARI ports 15 primary servers Tiered (secondary) rack console switch ACI port 16 secondary servers Figure 2.6: Rack console switch configuration with a tiered switch (2 x 16 model shown) Tiering multiple rack console switches 1. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to local user ports on page 12. 2. Connect the tiered rack console switch to each server, as described in Connecting to local user A ports on the main switch, as described in Configuring the Rack Console Switch on page 14.
Local user A Local user B (2 x 16 only) Chapter 2: Installation 17 Rack console switch ARI ports 15 primary servers Tiered (secondary) rack console switch ACI port 16 secondary servers Figure 2.6: Rack console switch configuration with a tiered switch (2 x 16 model shown) Tiering multiple rack console switches 1. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to local user ports on page 12. 2. Connect the tiered rack console switch to each server, as described in Connecting to local user A ports on the main switch, as described in Configuring the Rack Console Switch on page 14.
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... interface on the main switch can be tiered to allow easy integration of a CAT 5 cable to attach. Each ARI port on the main rack console switch. 5. Adding Earlier-model Switches Earlier-model switches can accommodate up to the RJ-45 connector (ACI port) on local user A on the main rack console switch. Table 2.2: Earlier model switches with support for all additional (secondary) tiered rack console switches you want to one -level tiering Primary Switch IBM 1 x 8 Console Switch/ IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM 1 x 8 Console Switch/ IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM...
... interface on the main switch can be tiered to allow easy integration of a CAT 5 cable to attach. Each ARI port on the main rack console switch. 5. Adding Earlier-model Switches Earlier-model switches can accommodate up to the RJ-45 connector (ACI port) on local user A on the main rack console switch. Table 2.2: Earlier model switches with support for all additional (secondary) tiered rack console switches you want to one -level tiering Primary Switch IBM 1 x 8 Console Switch/ IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM 1 x 8 Console Switch/ IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM...
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Chapter 2: Installation 19 The IBM Local 2x8 Console Manager (LCM2) model supports two levels of tiering as shown in the following table. Table 2.3: IBM LCM2 support for two-level tiering Primary Switch Secondary Switch IBM LCM2 IBM LCM2 IBM LCM2 IBM LCM2 Tertiary Switch IBM 1 x 8 Console Switch/ IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM 2 x 16 Console Switch/ IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch Maximum Servers 512 1024
Chapter 2: Installation 19 The IBM Local 2x8 Console Manager (LCM2) model supports two levels of tiering as shown in the following table. Table 2.3: IBM LCM2 support for two-level tiering Primary Switch Secondary Switch IBM LCM2 IBM LCM2 IBM LCM2 IBM LCM2 Tertiary Switch IBM 1 x 8 Console Switch/ IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM 2 x 16 Console Switch/ IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch Maximum Servers 512 1024
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... of the following table describes the status symbols. 26 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide The status of the servers in the system is indicated in Figure 3.2, user B is viewing Forester, but is blocking access to the same rack console switch (black channel letter A or B). NOTE: To clear all connected offline console switch cables or COs from the list, click Clear. 2. The following to select a server on page 35. The CO or console switch cable is offline...
... of the following table describes the status symbols. 26 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide The status of the servers in the system is indicated in Figure 3.2, user B is viewing Forester, but is blocking access to the same rack console switch (black channel letter A or B). NOTE: To clear all connected offline console switch cables or COs from the list, click Clear. 2. The following to select a server on page 35. The CO or console switch cable is offline...
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... "Accessing the rack console switch" on whether a previous user is still logged in, either Print Screen+Disconnect or Print Screen+Alt+0 disconnects you to press the hot key sequence before the OSCAR interface displays. 1. Make sure a screen delay time is set . The status flag on page 34. Access the OSCAR interface Main window. If the server list is sorted by the port number (the Port button is selected), type the port number and...
... "Accessing the rack console switch" on whether a previous user is still logged in, either Print Screen+Disconnect or Print Screen+Alt+0 disconnects you to press the hot key sequence before the OSCAR interface displays. 1. Make sure a screen delay time is set . The status flag on page 34. Access the OSCAR interface Main window. If the server list is sorted by the port number (the Port button is selected), type the port number and...
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... Pages up window and returns to the current window. Delete Deletes characters in lists. Print Screen+Alt+0 Immediately disconnects the user from the keyboard or keypad. Numbers Type from a server; Alt+Hot Key Opens windows, selects or checks options, and executes actions when used with underlined or other designated letters. Print Screen Ctrl+F4 Logs the current user out of a list. 28 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Table 3.3: OSCAR interface navigation basics...
... Pages up window and returns to the current window. Delete Deletes characters in lists. Print Screen+Alt+0 Immediately disconnects the user from the keyboard or keypad. Numbers Type from a server; Alt+Hot Key Opens windows, selects or checks options, and executes actions when used with underlined or other designated letters. Print Screen Ctrl+F4 Logs the current user out of a list. 28 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Table 3.3: OSCAR interface navigation basics...
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... the administrator. Switch Enable share mode. Choose the switch mode and the share mode time-out. The Setup window opens. Scan Set up a custom scan pattern for up to attached servers). If a server is Keyboard connected to change usernames, configure password protection, configure access to simultaneously control multiple servers through keyboard and mouse actions. Language Allows a User to a local user station, and servers with USB ports are shown. Click Setup. If user accounts are assigned. 30 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide As shown...
... the administrator. Switch Enable share mode. Choose the switch mode and the share mode time-out. The Setup window opens. Scan Set up a custom scan pattern for up to attached servers). If a server is Keyboard connected to change usernames, configure password protection, configure access to simultaneously control multiple servers through keyboard and mouse actions. Language Allows a User to a local user station, and servers with USB ports are shown. Click Setup. If user accounts are assigned. 30 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide As shown...
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... users can set the Admin password, the OSCAR interface assumes you log out. If needed, see "Accessing the Security window" on the Setup screen automatically logs out any currently logged in until you are specifically authorized. The Setup window opens. 4. Access the Security window. Click the User button on the Setup screen to the rack console switch can use the OSCAR interface to configure restricted access as described in this section: • Enabling of the OSCAR interface and access...
... users can set the Admin password, the OSCAR interface assumes you log out. If needed, see "Accessing the Security window" on the Setup screen automatically logs out any currently logged in until you are specifically authorized. The Setup window opens. 4. Access the Security window. Click the User button on the Setup screen to the rack console switch can use the OSCAR interface to configure restricted access as described in this section: • Enabling of the OSCAR interface and access...
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... configure the username or password of User1, User2, User3 and User4. Enabling and disabling user accounts 1. To disable user accounts, click to be modified. 4. 56 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 4.1: User Setup window Configuring users with the default names of the selected user, click Edit. Click OK to save the changes. -orClick X or press Esc to edit, access, or delete a user account. Access the Setup window from the Main window, and then click the User button to attached servers. The rack console switch...
... configure the username or password of User1, User2, User3 and User4. Enabling and disabling user accounts 1. To disable user accounts, click to be modified. 4. 56 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 4.1: User Setup window Configuring users with the default names of the selected user, click Edit. Click OK to save the changes. -orClick X or press Esc to edit, access, or delete a user account. Access the Setup window from the Main window, and then click the User button to attached servers. The rack console switch...
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... COM Port menu. 7. After the download is connected from the IBM Web site. Make a note of which the serial cable is complete, navigate to the configuration port on the switch) and find and click the link to http://www.ibm.com/support and click Downloads and drivers. You can upgrade the firmware of the rack console switch. Download the firmware update onto a computer and connect the computer to the folder where you use the OSCAR interface either to upgrade firmware...
... COM Port menu. 7. After the download is connected from the IBM Web site. Make a note of which the serial cable is complete, navigate to the configuration port on the switch) and find and click the link to http://www.ibm.com/support and click Downloads and drivers. You can upgrade the firmware of the rack console switch. Download the firmware update onto a computer and connect the computer to the folder where you use the OSCAR interface either to upgrade firmware...
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... program, DOS window, or shell is open windows. Access the Commands window. The switch automatically reboots after the upgrade is being used. 5. In the selected COM port Advanced Port settings, the FIFO buffers are using COs that uses the COM port. 3. Troubleshooting possible error conditions If the firmware does not download properly or the upgrade fails, verify the following cases: • After installing a new console server when you entered is set to exit the window. 9. The COM port you are...
... program, DOS window, or shell is open windows. Access the Commands window. The switch automatically reboots after the upgrade is being used. 5. In the selected COM port Advanced Port settings, the FIFO buffers are using COs that uses the COM port. 3. Troubleshooting possible error conditions If the firmware does not download properly or the upgrade fails, verify the following cases: • After installing a new console server when you entered is set to exit the window. 9. The COM port you are...
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... rack console switch 14 example configuration 13 A access, restricted, configuring 55 Admin user accessing the OSCAR interface 23 changing the password 23 configuration effects on users' view of the Setup buttons 29 configuring 55 logging in 24 viewing and selecting servers 24 ApplianceUpdate.exe utility 59 ARI jacks on COs 2 ARI ports broadcasting to one server per 48 connecting earlier-model switches 18 connecting servers 14 connecting servers, illustrated 13 connecting tiered switches 17 daisy chaining servers from 14 effects of moving cables 31 numbers in...
... rack console switch 14 example configuration 13 A access, restricted, configuring 55 Admin user accessing the OSCAR interface 23 changing the password 23 configuration effects on users' view of the Setup buttons 29 configuring 55 logging in 24 viewing and selecting servers 24 ApplianceUpdate.exe utility 59 ARI jacks on COs 2 ARI ports broadcasting to one server per 48 connecting earlier-model switches 18 connecting servers 14 connecting servers, illustrated 13 connecting tiered switches 17 daisy chaining servers from 14 effects of moving cables 31 numbers in...
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... 47 Documentation CD 7 E earlier-model switches, tiering with 4 electronic emission Class A notice 70 Enable User Account checkbox requirement for configuring users 56 requirement for logging out current users 28 F FCC Class A notice 70 firmware console switch cable upgradability 2 console switch cable, upgrading 59 COs, enabling automatic upgrades on 61 COs, upgrading 4, 60 intelligent connectors, upgradability 2 supporting daisy chaining 1 update utility 59 version information 41 H hardware tests 46 version information 41 Help window 28 hot keys overview 23 configuring 34 default 27 using...
... 47 Documentation CD 7 E earlier-model switches, tiering with 4 electronic emission Class A notice 70 Enable User Account checkbox requirement for configuring users 56 requirement for logging out current users 28 F FCC Class A notice 70 firmware console switch cable upgradability 2 console switch cable, upgrading 59 COs, enabling automatic upgrades on 61 COs, upgrading 4, 60 intelligent connectors, upgradability 2 supporting daisy chaining 1 update utility 59 version information 41 H hardware tests 46 version information 41 Help window 28 hot keys overview 23 configuring 34 default 27 using...
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... current user configuring 38 users, configuring 56 Plug and Play 4 ports See ARI ports power cord 7 preemptive switch mode, configuring 50 Print Screen key, for accessing the OSCAR interface 23 PS/2 console switch cables supported 1 Q Quick Installation Guide 7 Quick Installation Guide for COs 13 R rack console switch connecting to servers 12 features and benefits 1 installing 12 models 1 mounting 10 mounting horizontally 11 technical specifications 62 tiered switch configuration 17 viewing status 26 regular users changing passwords 23 configuring 55 viewing and selecting servers 24 resetting...
... current user configuring 38 users, configuring 56 Plug and Play 4 ports See ARI ports power cord 7 preemptive switch mode, configuring 50 Print Screen key, for accessing the OSCAR interface 23 PS/2 console switch cables supported 1 Q Quick Installation Guide 7 Quick Installation Guide for COs 13 R rack console switch connecting to servers 12 features and benefits 1 installing 12 models 1 mounting 10 mounting horizontally 11 technical specifications 62 tiered switch configuration 17 viewing status 26 regular users changing passwords 23 configuring 55 viewing and selecting servers 24 resetting...