Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... KVM Switch 39 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch 40 Viewing and Selecting Servers 41 FlexAddress 43 Activating FlexAddress 44 3 Configuring the I/O Modules 47 Overview 47 Identifying Midplane Version 49 Before You Begin 52 Network Information 52 Switch Modules 52 Configuring a Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using the Web-Based Interface 52 Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch...
... KVM Switch 39 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch 40 Viewing and Selecting Servers 41 FlexAddress 43 Activating FlexAddress 44 3 Configuring the I/O Modules 47 Overview 47 Identifying Midplane Version 49 Before You Begin 52 Network Information 52 Switch Modules 52 Configuring a Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using the Web-Based Interface 52 Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. NOTE: By default (enabled), a console session to a given blade is available to both the iDRAC interface and an iKVM (user connected to external KVM switches with ARI ports...60 Hz up to the iKVM back-panel port. For more information, see "Using the iKVM Module" in the CMC User's Guide. iKVM Switch Module The optional Avocent iKVM analog switch module provides connections for keyboard and mouse. Two USB ports for a keyboard, video (monitor), and ...
...Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. NOTE: By default (enabled), a console session to a given blade is available to both the iDRAC interface and an iKVM (user connected to external KVM switches with ARI ports...60 Hz up to the iKVM back-panel port. For more information, see "Using the iKVM Module" in the CMC User's Guide. iKVM Switch Module The optional Avocent iKVM analog switch module provides connections for keyboard and mouse. Two USB ports for a keyboard, video (monitor), and ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...switch servers using ACI port and Cat 5 cable Avocent USB SIP (DSRIQ-USB) required with Cat 5 cable Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch, you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed, OSCAR does not display. Many switches may be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell... 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. Cabling Requirements for a Server Interface Pod (SIP) (see Table 2-1)....
...switch servers using ACI port and Cat 5 cable Avocent USB SIP (DSRIQ-USB) required with Cat 5 cable Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch, you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed, OSCAR does not display. Many switches may be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell... 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. Cabling Requirements for a Server Interface Pod (SIP) (see Table 2-1)....
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... 2-1), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to which the iKVM switch is recognized. Many switches may also be displayed as the Dell 2161DS-2 or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. The slot number of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch. 2 Connect both the analog switch and the system to 01-16. NOTE: If the...
... 2-1), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to which the iKVM switch is recognized. Many switches may also be displayed as the Dell 2161DS-2 or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. The slot number of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch. 2 Connect both the analog switch and the system to 01-16. NOTE: If the...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... the list of blades. Connect the other end of this cable to the Dell CMC Console" on the external switch. Once the KVM switch is set up, you have enabled access to the ARI port on page 38. NOTE: When the local system is connected, the server modules... You can view the servers by name or by the CMC. Cabling Requirements for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Tiering Requirements Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS, 2161DS-2, 2321DS (version 1.3.40.0 or later) Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable Avocent DSR x02x (except 1024), x03x (version 3.6 or later) Avocent...
... the list of blades. Connect the other end of this cable to the Dell CMC Console" on the external switch. Once the KVM switch is set up, you have enabled access to the ARI port on page 38. NOTE: When the local system is connected, the server modules... You can view the servers by name or by the CMC. Cabling Requirements for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Tiering Requirements Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS, 2161DS-2, 2321DS (version 1.3.40.0 or later) Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable Avocent DSR x02x (except 1024), x03x (version 3.6 or later) Avocent...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...) cabling, it is in a fault condition. Table 1-6. Two USB ports for tiering with Dell™ and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. Fault indicator Amber The fan is not an Ethernet network ...interface port. Fan Indicators Indicator Indicator Description State Power indicator Green ...
...) cabling, it is in a fault condition. Table 1-6. Two USB ports for tiering with Dell™ and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. Fault indicator Amber The fan is not an Ethernet network ...interface port. Fan Indicators Indicator Indicator Description State Power indicator Green ...
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.... Avocent iKVM Switch Module 2 3 4 5 1 1 identification indicator 2 status indicator 3 ACI port for tiering connection only 4 USB connectors (2) for keyboard CAUTION: Do not connect the ACI port to the iKVM back panel port. Figure 1-18 shows the external features of the enclosure, providing front or rear panel KVM functionality, but not at the same time. For enhanced...
.... Avocent iKVM Switch Module 2 3 4 5 1 1 identification indicator 2 status indicator 3 ACI port for tiering connection only 4 USB connectors (2) for keyboard CAUTION: Do not connect the ACI port to the iKVM back panel port. Figure 1-18 shows the external features of the enclosure, providing front or rear panel KVM functionality, but not at the same time. For enhanced...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... for External Analog KVM Switches Switch Tiering Cabling Requirements Dell PowerConnect™ 180AS, 2160AS Seamless tiering using a hot key sequence. Many switches may be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. The OSCAR dialog box appears on the monitor connected to switch servers using ACI port and Cat 5 Avocent...
... for External Analog KVM Switches Switch Tiering Cabling Requirements Dell PowerConnect™ 180AS, 2160AS Seamless tiering using a hot key sequence. Many switches may be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. The OSCAR dialog box appears on the monitor connected to switch servers using ACI port and Cat 5 Avocent...
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...for a SIP (see Table 1-9), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the ARI port on the iKVM module. Many switches may also be tiered without the need for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS Avocent DSR 800, x16x, x010, x031, x030, x035,102x (except ... ACI port on the external switch. Once the KVM switch is set up, you must also resynchronize the server list from the Remote Console Switch software in OSCAR. Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch The iKVM switch may be tiered from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS or...
...for a SIP (see Table 1-9), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the ARI port on the iKVM module. Many switches may also be tiered without the need for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS Avocent DSR 800, x16x, x010, x031, x030, x035,102x (except ... ACI port on the external switch. Once the KVM switch is set up, you must also resynchronize the server list from the Remote Console Switch software in OSCAR. Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch The iKVM switch may be tiered from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS or...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...replacement is reserved for internal communication between the iDRAC on each blade, I /O switches and iDRAC network settings - See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for centralized configuration of new blades to power up. The CMC supports setting... I/O fabric consistency between the iDRAC on the blades to the external management network. NOTE: The 24-port Ethernet switch is available. I /O modules, optional KVM, and optional second, redundant CMC. The CMC monitors and automatically controls cooling fans based on the server blades -...
...replacement is reserved for internal communication between the iDRAC on each blade, I /O switches and iDRAC network settings - See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for centralized configuration of new blades to power up. The CMC supports setting... I/O fabric consistency between the iDRAC on the blades to the external management network. NOTE: The 24-port Ethernet switch is available. I /O modules, optional KVM, and optional second, redundant CMC. The CMC monitors and automatically controls cooling fans based on the server blades -...
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... iDRAC video\console redirection you cannot see video through the iKVM when you switch to detect and utilize the lower resolution. Example: A blade running Linux. Troubleshooting Your System 295 A monitor or KVM appliance is attached to the same resolution or higher as configured on the ... that session. Troubleshooting the iKVM Module Problem: When using the front or rear port on the iKVM, the iDRAC circuit adopts the lower resolution of the external connected devices. The monitor or the KVM appliance is restarted (iDRAC video should still be viewable.) Solution: 1 From the...
... iDRAC video\console redirection you cannot see video through the iKVM when you switch to detect and utilize the lower resolution. Example: A blade running Linux. Troubleshooting Your System 295 A monitor or KVM appliance is attached to the same resolution or higher as configured on the ... that session. Troubleshooting the iKVM Module Problem: When using the front or rear port on the iKVM, the iDRAC circuit adopts the lower resolution of the external connected devices. The monitor or the KVM appliance is restarted (iDRAC video should still be viewable.) Solution: 1 From the...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...switch module serial console port. Note that application instead. Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to the converged network switch using the Blade Server chassis management application, use the switch module Command Line Interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI application. NOTE Use only Dell...8226; SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Configuring the converged network switch Use procedures in a Blade Server Enclosure. Items required The following items are steps to change the ...
...switch module serial console port. Note that application instead. Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to the converged network switch using the Blade Server chassis management application, use the switch module Command Line Interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI application. NOTE Use only Dell...8226; SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Configuring the converged network switch Use procedures in a Blade Server Enclosure. Items required The following items are steps to change the ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...; Transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to the switch module serial console port. Note that this is only required if not changing the switch module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. ... keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. If the IP values are stored on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI). • Dell M8428-k command line interface (CLI). The switch module can set the IP address...
...; Transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to the switch module serial console port. Note that this is only required if not changing the switch module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. ... keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. If the IP values are stored on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI). • Dell M8428-k command line interface (CLI). The switch module can set the IP address...