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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...
... ...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...
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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 Keyboard ...and Mouse 44 Configuring Scanning ...44 Running System Diagnostics...46 Broadcasting to Servers...48 Configuring the Switch Mode and Share Mode ...
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 Keyboard ...and Mouse 44 Configuring Scanning ...44 Running System Diagnostics...46 Broadcasting to Servers...48 Configuring the Switch Mode and Share Mode ...
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... 3 Figure 1.3: Example rack 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 example configuration with...
... 3 Figure 1.3: Example rack 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 example configuration with...
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x IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.21: Diagnostics window...47 Figure 3.22: Diag Warning window 48 Figure 3.23: Broadcast window ...49 Figure 3.24: Broadcast enable window 50 Figure 3.25: Switch window ...51 Figure 3.26: Keyboard window ...52 Figure 3.27: Keyboard Warning window 52 Figure 3.28: Language window...53 Figure 4.1: User Setup window ...56 Figure 4.2: User Edit window (Admin user only 57 Figure 4.3: User Access window ...57 Figure A.1: CO Status window ...60 Figure A.2: CO Upgrade window...61
x IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.21: Diagnostics window...47 Figure 3.22: Diag Warning window 48 Figure 3.23: Broadcast window ...49 Figure 3.24: Broadcast enable window 50 Figure 3.25: Switch window ...51 Figure 3.26: Keyboard window ...52 Figure 3.27: Keyboard Warning window 52 Figure 3.28: Language window...53 Figure 4.1: User Setup window ...56 Figure 4.2: User Edit window (Admin user only 57 Figure 4.3: User Access window ...57 Figure A.1: CO Status window ...60 Figure A.2: CO Upgrade window...61
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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...
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...
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..., the server must be assigned by the administrator. 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...upgradable through a configuration port. The firmware provides support for the following types of additional switches. 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 ...
..., the server must be assigned by the administrator. 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...upgradable through a configuration port. The firmware provides support for the following types of additional switches. 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 ...
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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...
..., 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...
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... to servers through the interface. Video The rack console switch provides optimal resolutions for more information. Security Administrators can achieve resolutions up to four user accounts and require users to enter a password before accessing the switch, restrict access to 1280 x 1024 with a ...15 meter) cable. See Chapter 3 for analog VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. UCO USB console switch cable Figure 1.2: Options for connecting servers that has USB-based KVM ports. Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate Maximum Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 ...
... to servers through the interface. Video The rack console switch provides optimal resolutions for more information. Security Administrators can achieve resolutions up to four user accounts and require users to enter a password before accessing the switch, restrict access to 1280 x 1024 with a ...15 meter) cable. See Chapter 3 for analog VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. UCO USB console switch cable Figure 1.2: Options for connecting servers that has USB-based KVM ports. Table 1.2: Console switch cable resolution and refresh rate Maximum Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 ...
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... firmware update that are connected to a total of 128 servers, while the 2 x 16 IBM Rack Console Switch (17354LX) can be tiered with current and earlier-model rack console switches. The 1 x 8 IBM Rack Console Switch (17353LX) can scale to support up to the switch. Tiering Expansion The IBM Rack Console Switch can scale to support up to add new features and support for details...
... firmware update that are connected to a total of 128 servers, while the 2 x 16 IBM Rack Console Switch (17354LX) can be tiered with current and earlier-model rack console switches. The 1 x 8 IBM Rack Console Switch (17353LX) can scale to support up to the switch. Tiering Expansion The IBM Rack Console Switch can scale to support up to add new features and support for details...
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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 be attached or daisy chained: • One 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•...
...to be attached or daisy chained: • One 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•...
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8 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect the system and working environment from potential damage.
8 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect the system and working environment from potential damage.
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...not service any of the following conditions occur, unplug the rack console switch from radiators and 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 .... • An object has fallen into the product. • The rack console switch has been exposed to water. • The rack console switch has been dropped or damaged. • The rack console switch does not operate correctly when you to electrical shock. • Components inside these...
...not service any of the following conditions occur, unplug the rack console switch from radiators and 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 .... • An object has fallen into the product. • The rack console switch has been exposed to water. • The rack console switch has been dropped or damaged. • The rack console switch does not operate correctly when you to electrical shock. • Components inside these...
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10 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide • Operate the rack console switch only from the type of the ampere ratings limit for the power strip. • To help protect the rack console switch from a cable. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make ... ambient. ments and procedures. • Elevated ambient temperature: If installed in a permanent location. Mounting the Rack Console Switch Before installing the rack console switch and other than direct connections to the top. Install the equipment starting at the bottom of the rack, then ...
10 IBM Rack Console Switch Installation and User's Guide • Operate the rack console switch only from the type of the ampere ratings limit for the power strip. • To help protect the rack console switch from a cable. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make ... ambient. ments and procedures. • Elevated ambient temperature: If installed in a permanent location. Mounting the Rack Console Switch Before installing the rack console switch and other than direct connections to the top. Install the equipment starting at the bottom of the rack, then ...
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...each side of holes on the rack. With a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the mounting brackets to a set of the rack console switch. 2. Remove the screws on each mount- Mount the switch assembly to the switch using two 8/32" x 1/2" pan-head screws on each side of each side. 4. Remove the screws on each ...(20.0 in.) and 57.3 cm (22.6 in the short side of the rack console switch. 2. NOTE: The mounting holes on each side. 4. Line up the holes in front of the rack when the rack console switch is positioned on the inside of the L-shaped brackets with a hex serrated flange nut ...
...each side of holes on the rack. With a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the mounting brackets to a set of the rack console switch. 2. Remove the screws on each mount- Mount the switch assembly to the switch using two 8/32" x 1/2" pan-head screws on each side of each side. 4. Remove the screws on each ...(20.0 in.) and 57.3 cm (22.6 in the short side of the rack console switch. 2. NOTE: The mounting holes on each side. 4. Line up the holes in front of the rack when the rack console switch is positioned on the inside of the L-shaped brackets with a hex serrated flange nut ...
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... same local user station, you can be mixed. See the detailed set of the rack console switch and then into the cage nuts or clip nuts. 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...
... same local user station, you can be mixed. See the detailed set of the rack console switch and then into the cage nuts or clip nuts. 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...