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... ...xi Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Models and Features ...2 IBM Conversion Options and Console Switch Cables 2 OSCAR Graphical User Interface ...3 Security ...3 Video ...3 Plug and Play...4 Firmware Upgrades...4 Tiering Expansion...4 Chapter 2: Installation ...7 Safety Precautions ...8 Mounting the Rack Console Switch 10 Installing the switch vertically in the side of a rack 11 Installing the switch horizontally in the 1 U rack mounting space 11 Configuring...
... ...xi Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Models and Features ...2 IBM Conversion Options and Console Switch Cables 2 OSCAR Graphical User Interface ...3 Security ...3 Video ...3 Plug and Play...4 Firmware Upgrades...4 Tiering Expansion...4 Chapter 2: Installation ...7 Safety Precautions ...8 Mounting the Rack Console Switch 10 Installing the switch vertically in the side of a rack 11 Installing the switch horizontally in the 1 U rack mounting space 11 Configuring...
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xi LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 1.1: Rack console switch models, ports, users, maximum tiered and daisy-chained servers.. 2 Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate 3 Table 2.1: Tiering of rack console switches 16 Table 2.2: Earlier model switches with support for one-level tiering 18 Table 2.3: IBM LCM2 support for two-level tiering 19 Table 3.1: Main menu column headings...
xi LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 1.1: Rack console switch models, ports, users, maximum tiered and daisy-chained servers.. 2 Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate 3 Table 2.1: Tiering of rack console switches 16 Table 2.2: Earlier model switches with support for one-level tiering 18 Table 2.3: IBM LCM2 support for two-level tiering 19 Table 3.1: Main menu column headings...
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.... Analog rack interface (ARI) ports with standard PS/2 ports for system configuration and server selection. Both types of switches support tiering of one level of intelligent connectors: • IBM Conversion Options (KCO and UCO) • IBM Console Switch Cables (PS/2 and USB) Before a server can optionally configure users to restrict access to specified servers. The firmware...
.... Analog rack interface (ARI) ports with standard PS/2 ports for system configuration and server selection. Both types of switches support tiering of one level of intelligent connectors: • IBM Conversion Options (KCO and UCO) • IBM Console Switch Cables (PS/2 and USB) Before a server can optionally configure users to restrict access to specified servers. The firmware...
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..., ports, users, maximum tiered and daisy-chained servers Model ARI Ports Local Users Maximum Servers Connected to Tiered Switches or Daisy-chained 1x8 8 1 (A) 128 2 x 16 16 2 (A and B) 256 IBM Conversion Options and Console Switch Cables COs are first connected to the servers and then are connected to connect a server that have two ARI jacks on the...
..., ports, users, maximum tiered and daisy-chained servers Model ARI Ports Local Users Maximum Servers Connected to Tiered Switches or Daisy-chained 1x8 8 1 (A) 128 2 x 16 16 2 (A and B) 256 IBM Conversion Options and Console Switch Cables COs are first connected to the servers and then are connected to connect a server that have two ARI jacks on the...
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... engages, and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is entered to configure the rack console switch and select servers. UCO USB console switch cable Figure 1.2: Options for connecting servers that has USB-based KVM ports. Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Either a USB console switch cable or a UCO can be used to 1280 x 1024 with a screen saver. You can achieve...
... engages, and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is entered to configure the rack console switch and select servers. UCO USB console switch cable Figure 1.2: Options for connecting servers that has USB-based KVM ports. Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Either a USB console switch cable or a UCO can be used to 1280 x 1024 with a screen saver. You can achieve...
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4 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate (Continued) Maximum Resolution 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 Refresh Rate 56 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz Refresh ...representative or authorized reseller for COs. For earlier console switch models 17351LX and 17352LX, you download from the IBM Web site. See "Tiering Rack Console Switches" on page 59 for more information. See "Firmware Upgrades" on page 16 in Chapter 2 for more information. The 1 x 8 IBM Rack Console Switch (17353LX) can scale to support up to add new...
4 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate (Continued) Maximum Resolution 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 Refresh Rate 56 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz Refresh ...representative or authorized reseller for COs. For earlier console switch models 17351LX and 17352LX, you download from the IBM Web site. See "Tiering Rack Console Switches" on page 59 for more information. See "Firmware Upgrades" on page 16 in Chapter 2 for more information. The 1 x 8 IBM Rack Console Switch (17353LX) can scale to support up to add new...
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Rack console switch (tiered) Earlier-model switch (tiered) Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 Rack of servers Console switch cable or CO Critical server Local user B Rack console switch (main) Local user A Figure 1.3: Example rack console switch configuration (for 2 x 16)
Rack console switch (tiered) Earlier-model switch (tiered) Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 Rack of servers Console switch cable or CO Critical server Local user B Rack console switch (main) Local user A Figure 1.3: Example rack console switch configuration (for 2 x 16)
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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) ...IBM Conversion Option (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 IBM 3M PS/2 Console Switch Cable
... 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) ...IBM Conversion Option (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 IBM 3M PS/2 Console Switch Cable
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... heat sources. Chapter 2: Installation 9 General • Observe and follow the operating instructions. • Keep the rack console switch away from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact the trained service provider: • The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. • An object has fallen into the product. • The rack...
... heat sources. Chapter 2: Installation 9 General • Observe and follow the operating instructions. • Keep the rack console switch away from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact the trained service provider: • The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. • An object has fallen into the product. • The rack...
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...installed in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply. • Position rack console switch cables and power cables carefully. Consider equipment nameplate ratings for safe operation of the equipment. • Mechanical loading: Avoid a potentially ... rests on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Mounting the Rack Console Switch Before installing the rack console switch and other than room ambient. 10 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide • Operate the rack console switch only from sudden...
...installed in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply. • Position rack console switch cables and power cables carefully. Consider equipment nameplate ratings for safe operation of the equipment. • Mechanical loading: Avoid a potentially ... rests on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Mounting the Rack Console Switch Before installing the rack console switch and other than room ambient. 10 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide • Operate the rack console switch only from sudden...
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...nuts. For example, while connecting the same local user station, you can be mixed. The illustration shows a CO used to configure the rack console switch. 12 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. Figure ... PS/2 ports. Figure 2.3 illustrates one possible configuration for connecting servers. As shown, keyboards and mice can connect a PS/2 keyboard and a USB mouse. Console switch cables are also supported for the rack console switch. (showing a 2 x 16 model).
...nuts. For example, while connecting the same local user station, you can be mixed. The illustration shows a CO used to configure the rack console switch. 12 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. Figure ... PS/2 ports. Figure 2.3 illustrates one possible configuration for connecting servers. As shown, keyboards and mice can connect a PS/2 keyboard and a USB mouse. Console switch cables are also supported for the rack console switch. (showing a 2 x 16 model).
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...console switch cables 1. a. Attach the connectors to the switch. 3. Turn off all servers to be connected to the server. When using a console switch cable, attach the color-coded connectors to use for updating firmware) ACI port Rack console switch ACI port ACI port ARI ports Local user A Local user A Servers 2-16 Servers 2-16 Local User A Server 1 Figure 2.3: Example rack console switch...For details, see the Quick Installation Guide shipped with the CO. Locate the type of CO or console switch cable to the matching colored keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the server. 4.
...console switch cables 1. a. Attach the connectors to the switch. 3. Turn off all servers to be connected to the server. When using a console switch cable, attach the color-coded connectors to use for updating firmware) ACI port Rack console switch ACI port ACI port ARI ports Local user A Local user A Servers 2-16 Servers 2-16 Local User A Server 1 Figure 2.3: Example rack console switch...For details, see the Quick Installation Guide shipped with the CO. Locate the type of CO or console switch cable to the matching colored keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the server. 4.
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... Daisy chaining using either KVM or USB conversion options and the following procedures. Chaining servers with KCOs KCO to a local user port on the console switch cable or CO. 5. If you are not daisy-chaining other end of each ARI port using KCOs First RJ-45 connector on a KCO c. Turn... on the servers, and then turn on the unattached end of a CAT 5 cable to local user ports 1. Connecting to the first RJ-45 connector on the rack console switch. 14 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide b. Connect the RJ-45 end of the CO. For a 2 x 16 rack...
... Daisy chaining using either KVM or USB conversion options and the following procedures. Chaining servers with KCOs KCO to a local user port on the console switch cable or CO. 5. If you are not daisy-chaining other end of each ARI port using KCOs First RJ-45 connector on a KCO c. Turn... on the servers, and then turn on the unattached end of a CAT 5 cable to local user ports 1. Connecting to the first RJ-45 connector on the rack console switch. 14 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide b. Connect the RJ-45 end of the CO. For a 2 x 16 rack...
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...nected to the second RJ-45 connector on the rack console switch. Chapter 2: Installation 15 This procedure assumes that you are using one or more UCOs to daisy-chain two or more servers. One server is con- Attach the other end of a CAT 5 cable to an additional server. 5. Make sure that is... already connected to be daisy-chained. 6. Attach one end of the CAT 5 cable to the first RJ-45 connector on a KCO that each server to an ARI port on the rack console switch using a UCO. 1.
...nected to the second RJ-45 connector on the rack console switch. Chapter 2: Installation 15 This procedure assumes that you are using one or more UCOs to daisy-chain two or more servers. One server is con- Attach the other end of a CAT 5 cable to an additional server. 5. Make sure that is... already connected to be daisy-chained. 6. Attach one end of the CAT 5 cable to the first RJ-45 connector on a KCO that each server to an ARI port on the rack console switch using a UCO. 1.
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...-45 connector. 4. Only one level of a CAT 5 cable to an ARI port or daisychained, attach one 2 x 16 rack console switch tiered under the main rack console switch, enabling the connection of the chain, attach a terminator to additional servers. The following table shows possible tiering combinations of the IBM Rack Console Switch with one end of tiering is tiered...
...-45 connector. 4. Only one level of a CAT 5 cable to an ARI port or daisychained, attach one 2 x 16 rack console switch tiered under the main rack console switch, enabling the connection of the chain, attach a terminator to additional servers. The following table shows possible tiering combinations of the IBM Rack Console Switch with one end of tiering is tiered...
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... CAT 5 cable to attach. NOTE: The system automatically tiers the two switches together as 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 2 x 16 Console Switch/ IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch IBM 2 x 16 Console Switch/ IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch Secondary Switch IBM NetBAY 1x4 Console Switch IBM NetBAY 2x8 Console Switch IBM NetBAY 1x4 Console Switch IBM NetBAY 2x8...
... CAT 5 cable to attach. NOTE: The system automatically tiers the two switches together as 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 2 x 16 Console Switch/ IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch IBM 2 x 16 Console Switch/ IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch Secondary Switch IBM NetBAY 1x4 Console Switch IBM NetBAY 2x8 Console Switch IBM NetBAY 1x4 Console Switch IBM NetBAY 2x8...
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... port to the instructions included with that switch. 6. Attach the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors of the CAT 5 cable to an ARI port on the earlier-model switch. 3. model rack console switch. 5. Repeat steps 2 to attach. Configuring Access to the Rack Console Switch System See Chapter 3 for all earlier-model switches you want to 6 for instructions about server...
... port to the instructions included with that switch. 6. Attach the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors of the CAT 5 cable to an ARI port on the earlier-model switch. 3. model rack console switch. 5. Repeat steps 2 to attach. Configuring Access to the Rack Console Switch System See Chapter 3 for all earlier-model switches you want to 6 for instructions about server...
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... for the server named Edmond means Edmond is connected to port 3 of a tiered switch that is connected to port 4 of the CO or console switch cable connected to the server and are chained from an ARI port, a separate entry is... the Port column displays the number of the ARI port to which the tiered switch is connected. eID The server's electronic ID. The name and eID are stored in the memory of the main...number indicates the number of the number indicates the ARI port on the main switch to Port which the server is used. After a hyphen, the second part of the ARI port on the...
... for the server named Edmond means Edmond is connected to port 3 of a tiered switch that is connected to port 4 of the CO or console switch cable connected to the server and are chained from an ARI port, a separate entry is... the Port column displays the number of the ARI port to which the tiered switch is connected. eID The server's electronic ID. The name and eID are stored in the memory of the main...number indicates the number of the number indicates the ARI port on the main switch to Port which the server is used. After a hyphen, the second part of the ARI port on the...
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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 being upgraded (yellow circle). The server and the rack console switch are online and have no power (two small black circles topped by the ...is by port (the Port button is selected), type the port number and press Enter. The server is tiered through a rack console switch. The CO or console switch cable is blocking access to Acton, Barrett, and Edie, which are offline or have power (two small green circles topped by the ...
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 being upgraded (yellow circle). The server and the rack console switch are online and have no power (two small black circles topped by the ...is by port (the Port button is selected), type the port number and press Enter. The server is tiered through a rack console switch. The CO or console switch cable is blocking access to Acton, Barrett, and Edie, which are offline or have power (two small green circles topped by the ...
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...If user accounts are described in the following table. Switch Enable share mode. Flag Change display, timing, color, or location of a console switch cable, the names PS/2 and USB are connected to the switch, you must select the correct country code to ...attached servers). Displays only if "Enable User Account" checkbox is the default keyboard language. If needed, see "Accessing the rack console switch" on an attached tiered switch. 30 IBM Rack Console Switch...
...If user accounts are described in the following table. Switch Enable share mode. Flag Change display, timing, color, or location of a console switch cable, the names PS/2 and USB are connected to the switch, you must select the correct country code to ...attached servers). Displays only if "Enable User Account" checkbox is the default keyboard language. If needed, see "Accessing the rack console switch" on an attached tiered switch. 30 IBM Rack Console Switch...