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viii IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Configuring the display behavior 34 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 ...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...59 Appendix B: Technical Specifications 62 Appendix C: ...
viii IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Configuring the display behavior 34 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 ...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...59 Appendix B: Technical Specifications 62 Appendix C: ...
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...Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets. Mounting the Rack Console Switch Before installing the rack console switch and other than room ambient. Route cables so that an adequate amount of airflow is maintained for safe operation...the rack, then work to the top. 10 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide • Operate the rack console switch only from the type of racks. • Refer to the rack installation documentation accompanying the rack for specific caution state- These cables are not sure of...
...Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets. Mounting the Rack Console Switch Before installing the rack console switch and other than room ambient. Route cables so that an adequate amount of airflow is maintained for safe operation...the rack, then work to the top. 10 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide • Operate the rack console switch only from the type of racks. • Refer to the rack installation documentation accompanying the rack for specific caution state- These cables are not sure of...
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Print Screen+Alt+0 Immediately disconnects the user from the keyboard or keypad. The Status flag displays Free. (This only applies to that specific console, if it is password protected. 28 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Table 3.3: OSCAR interface navigation basics (Continued) Action Result F1 Opens the Help window for editing and enables the...
Print Screen+Alt+0 Immediately disconnects the user from the keyboard or keypad. The Status flag displays Free. (This only applies to that specific console, if it is password protected. 28 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Table 3.3: OSCAR interface navigation basics (Continued) Action Result F1 Opens the Help window for editing and enables the...
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... achieve, broadcasting mouse movements to selected servers 1. Repeat for additional servers. 3. Click X or press Esc to return to the target server. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be in exactly the same place on all screens. In addition, the mouse must be the...Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup window. -orClick X or press Esc to interpret keystrokes identically. While the rack console switch attempts to send keystrokes to select the mouse check box. Click Commands. The Broadcast Enable window opens. Then press Alt+K to select the keyboard...
... achieve, broadcasting mouse movements to selected servers 1. Repeat for additional servers. 3. Click X or press Esc to return to the target server. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be in exactly the same place on all screens. In addition, the mouse must be the...Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup window. -orClick X or press Esc to interpret keystrokes identically. While the rack console switch attempts to send keystrokes to select the mouse check box. Click Commands. The Broadcast Enable window opens. Then press Alt+K to select the keyboard...
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... time-outs and perform other users from logging in as Admin from that point until you are logged in until your changes are specifically authorized. After restricted access is configured, only the Admin user can access only the servers for which they can configure user accounts,... logged in user. 55 CHAPTER 4 Configuring Restricted Access By default, anyone with physical access to a local user station connected to the rack console switch can use the OSCAR interface to configure restricted access as described in this section: • Enabling of up the User Setup window. Click...
... time-outs and perform other users from logging in as Admin from that point until you are logged in until your changes are specifically authorized. After restricted access is configured, only the Admin user can access only the servers for which they can configure user accounts,... logged in user. 55 CHAPTER 4 Configuring Restricted Access By default, anyone with physical access to a local user station connected to the rack console switch can use the OSCAR interface to configure restricted access as described in this section: • Enabling of up the User Setup window. Click...
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62 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table B.1: Rack console switch product specifications Product Specifications Server Ports Number Cable Types Connectors Sync Types Plug and Play Video Resolution Update Port Number Type...AC-input power AC-input voltage rating AC-input current rating AC-input cable AC-frequency Temperature Humidity Product Safety Standards 8 (1 x 8 rack console switch), 16 (2 x 16 rack console switch) USB and PS/2 RJ-45 Separate horizontal and vertical DDC2B Local Port Maximum 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz 1 Serial RS-232 DB-9...
62 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table B.1: Rack console switch product specifications Product Specifications Server Ports Number Cable Types Connectors Sync Types Plug and Play Video Resolution Update Port Number Type...AC-input power AC-input voltage rating AC-input current rating AC-input cable AC-frequency Temperature Humidity Product Safety Standards 8 (1 x 8 rack console switch), 16 (2 x 16 rack console switch) USB and PS/2 RJ-45 Separate horizontal and vertical DDC2B Local Port Maximum 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz 1 Serial RS-232 DB-9...
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... Management Practices for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. For proper collection and treatment, contact your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. The battery must be available in your area. In the United... States, IBM has established a return process for Perchlorate Materials. Have the IBM part number listed on proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium,...
... Management Practices for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. For proper collection and treatment, contact your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. The battery must be available in your area. In the United... States, IBM has established a return process for Perchlorate Materials. Have the IBM part number listed on proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium,...
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...IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide configuring 38 removing 39 passwords 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...
...IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide configuring 38 removing 39 passwords 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...
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... starting scan mode 46 status flag configuring 35 defined 26 Free, defined 28 status, rack console switch, viewing 26 SVGA 3 switch mode, configuring 50 system diagnostics 46 T technical specifications 62 tiering prerequisites 7 tiering switches configuring the number of ports 32 multiple current models 16 specifying the number of ports 32 trademarks 67 turning off screen...
... starting scan mode 46 status flag configuring 35 defined 26 Free, defined 28 status, rack console switch, viewing 26 SVGA 3 switch mode, configuring 50 system diagnostics 46 T technical specifications 62 tiering prerequisites 7 tiering switches configuring the number of ports 32 multiple current models 16 specifying the number of ports 32 trademarks 67 turning off screen...