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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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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 ...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...59 Appendix B: Technical Specifications ...
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 ...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...59 Appendix B: Technical Specifications ...
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...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 configuration (2 x 16 model 13 Figure 2.4: Daisy chaining using KCOs 14 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... 3.17: Target Selection window 42 Figure 3.18: Target Version window 42 Figure 3.19: Firmware warning dialog box 43 Figure 3.20: Scan window ...45
...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 configuration (2 x 16 model 13 Figure 2.4: Daisy chaining using KCOs 14 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... 3.17: Target Selection window 42 Figure 3.18: Target Version window 42 Figure 3.19: Firmware warning dialog box 43 Figure 3.20: Scan window ...45
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... to a console switch cable. 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 the rack console switch is interrupted. The firmware is used...connectors emulates a keyboard to prevent server lock-up even if the rack console switch is not powered up to which it is powered directly from local user stations. The firmware also supports daisy-chaining of intelligent connector is connected. Each type of...
... to a console switch cable. 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 the rack console switch is interrupted. The firmware is used...connectors emulates a keyboard to prevent server lock-up even if the rack console switch is not powered up to which it is powered directly from local user stations. The firmware also supports daisy-chaining of intelligent connector is connected. Each type of...
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... 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 a terminator plug. The following table summarizes the features provided by means of switches. Firmware on the back. Up to 16 KCO...
... 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 a terminator plug. The following table summarizes the features provided by means of switches. Firmware on the back. Up to 16 KCO...
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... with current and earlier-model rack console switches. Contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller for more information. The 1 x 8 IBM Rack Console Switch (17353LX) can scale to support up to a total of 128 servers, while the 2 x 16 IBM Rack Console Switch (17354LX) can be tiered with the firmware update that are connected to upgrade firmware on page 16 in Chapter 2 for...
... with current and earlier-model rack console switches. Contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller for more information. The 1 x 8 IBM Rack Console Switch (17353LX) can scale to support up to a total of 128 servers, while the 2 x 16 IBM Rack Console Switch (17354LX) can be tiered with the firmware update that are connected to upgrade firmware on page 16 in Chapter 2 for...
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Turn off all servers to be connected to the server. When using a CO, perform the following steps. a. 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...
Turn off all servers to be connected to the server. When using a CO, perform the following steps. a. 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...
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...23. NOTE: To clear all connected offline console switch cables or COs from the list, click Clear. 2. CO firmware is not operating properly (red X). Selecting a server NOTE: When you select a server, the rack console switch reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the same rack console switch (black channel letter A or B). For instance... or eID of the selected server or the status 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 online (green circle). The server and the rack...
...23. NOTE: To clear all connected offline console switch cables or COs from the list, click Clear. 2. CO firmware is not operating properly (red X). Selecting a server NOTE: When you select a server, the rack console switch reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the same rack console switch (black channel letter A or B). For instance... or eID of the selected server or the status 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 online (green circle). The server and the rack...
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.... Figure 3.16: Version window 3. Accessing the Versions window and viewing rack console switch hardware and firmware versions 1. Click Commands->Display Versions. If needed, see "Accessing the Commands window" on a tiered rack console switch, and to view the version numbers of the rack console switch hardware and firmware. Click the Target button if you to view and upgrade the...
.... Figure 3.16: Version window 3. Accessing the Versions window and viewing rack console switch hardware and firmware versions 1. Click Commands->Display Versions. If needed, see "Accessing the Commands window" on a tiered rack console switch, and to view the version numbers of the rack console switch hardware and firmware. Click the Target button if you to view and upgrade the...
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... regular users, because only the Admin user can upgrade firmware. 5. The CO Load window opens. Select the name of the connector used to attach the selected server. If restricted access is selected. 42 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.17: Target Selection ...window 4. The Target Version window opens and displays the hardware and firmware versions of a server and click the Version button. Click the ...
... regular users, because only the Admin user can upgrade firmware. 5. The CO Load window opens. Select the name of the connector used to attach the selected server. If restricted access is selected. 42 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.17: Target Selection ...window 4. The Target Version window opens and displays the hardware and firmware versions of a server and click the Version button. Click the ...
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...server that the PS/2 console switch cable is connected to exit the window without loading firmware. Click OK. 7. Resetting a console switch cable NOTE: If a tiered switch is not recognized, you can use the Reset button to reset a PS/2 console switch cable attached to the tiered switch. (Be sure that is connected to a tiered switch and not to a... window. Access the Commands window. Read the warning and click OK in the CO Load window to continue to load firmware. -orClick X or press Esc to the rack console switch with a CO. 5. Chapter 3: Using the OSCAR Interface 43 Figure 3.19...
...server that the PS/2 console switch cable is connected to exit the window without loading firmware. Click OK. 7. Resetting a console switch cable NOTE: If a tiered switch is not recognized, you can use the Reset button to reset a PS/2 console switch cable attached to the tiered switch. (Be sure that is connected to a tiered switch and not to a... window. Access the Commands window. Read the warning and click OK in the CO Load window to continue to load firmware. -orClick X or press Esc to the rack console switch with a CO. 5. Chapter 3: Using the OSCAR Interface 43 Figure 3.19...
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...If needed, see "Accessing the Commands window" on the condition of the main board RAM Validates the current firmware images stored in the system's Flash Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible and functional Local Video Indicates the condition of the local video monitor On-line Targets ... of targets that have been connected successfully in the past and are powered down Indicates the number of the main board RAM Firmware CRCs Comm Interfaces Switch Controller test Reports on page 40, 2. Click Run Diagnostics. Access the Commands window. A Diag Warning message opens to the...
...If needed, see "Accessing the Commands window" on the condition of the main board RAM Validates the current firmware images stored in the system's Flash Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible and functional Local Video Indicates the condition of the local video monitor On-line Targets ... of targets that have been connected successfully in the past and are powered down Indicates the number of the main board RAM Firmware CRCs Comm Interfaces Switch Controller test Reports on page 40, 2. Click Run Diagnostics. Access the Commands window. A Diag Warning message opens to the...
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.... Double-click to run the ApplianceUpdate.exe utility. 5. You can upgrade the firmware of which the serial cable is connected from the IBM Web site. NOTE: Console switch cables are required for the upgrade The following procedures. Items needed for upgrading rack console switch firmware: • Computer running Microsoft® Windows® NT®, Windows XP®...
.... Double-click to run the ApplianceUpdate.exe utility. 5. You can upgrade the firmware of which the serial cable is connected from the IBM Web site. NOTE: Console switch cables are required for the upgrade The following procedures. Items needed for upgrading rack console switch firmware: • Computer running Microsoft® Windows® NT®, Windows XP®...
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... running . 4. ATTENTION: While upgrading, do not use the computer for the rack console switch Upgrading CO firmware 1. Upgrading firmware on page 40, 2. Once the firmware is being used. 5. The COM port you are selected and the receive buffer is...firmware available in the two following : 1. The CO Status window displays. date firmware • After downloading and upgrading updated firmware for anything else or switch between windows. Close any other copy of the ApplianceUpdate.exe utility is completed. Access the Commands window. 60 IBM Rack Console Switch...
... running . 4. ATTENTION: While upgrading, do not use the computer for the rack console switch Upgrading CO firmware 1. Upgrading firmware on page 40, 2. Once the firmware is being used. 5. The COM port you are selected and the receive buffer is...firmware available in the two following : 1. The CO Status window displays. date firmware • After downloading and upgrading updated firmware for anything else or switch between windows. Close any other copy of the ApplianceUpdate.exe utility is completed. Access the Commands window. 60 IBM Rack Console Switch...
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... servers with KCOs 14 with UCOs 15 Class A electronic emission notice 70 configuration port features and benefits 1 using to upgrade firmware 59 console switch cables access blocked status 26 connecting servers to the switch 13 connecting servers with 13 disconnected, clearing from the server list 26 hardware tests 46 installation requirements 7 PS/2, illustrated 2 requirements...
... servers with KCOs 14 with UCOs 15 Class A electronic emission notice 70 configuration port features and benefits 1 using to upgrade firmware 59 console switch cables access blocked status 26 connecting servers to the switch 13 connecting servers with 13 disconnected, clearing from the server list 26 hardware tests 46 installation requirements 7 PS/2, illustrated 2 requirements...
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...IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide COs connecting servers to the switch 13 connecting servers with 13 diagnostics 46 disconnected, clearing from the server list 26 enabling automatic firmware upgrades 61 firmware upgrade status symbol 26 hardware tests 46 installation requirements 7 intelligent storage of server information on 25 load firmware... 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...
...IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide COs connecting servers to the switch 13 connecting servers with 13 diagnostics 46 disconnected, clearing from the server list 26 enabling automatic firmware upgrades 61 firmware upgrade status symbol 26 hardware tests 46 installation requirements 7 intelligent storage of server information on 25 load firmware... 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...
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... with 15 requirements for installation 7 support 1 United States electronic emission Class A notice 70 United States FCC Class A notice 70 update utility 59 USB console switch cable support 1 USB conversion options See UCOs usernames, configuring 56 users configuring server access 55 default names 56 passwords, configuring 56 restricting access 55 view... of the Setup buttons 29 V version information about hardware and firmware 41 VESA DDC2B 4 VGA 3 video 3 W windows opening 28 returning to previous 28 User Setup 56 X XGA 3
... with 15 requirements for installation 7 support 1 United States electronic emission Class A notice 70 United States FCC Class A notice 70 update utility 59 USB console switch cable support 1 USB conversion options See UCOs usernames, configuring 56 users configuring server access 55 default names 56 passwords, configuring 56 restricting access 55 view... of the Setup buttons 29 V version information about hardware and firmware 41 VESA DDC2B 4 VGA 3 video 3 W windows opening 28 returning to previous 28 User Setup 56 X XGA 3