Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... one software environment is set up, select File - Installation 11 For switch-specific information, see the Installation and User's Guide for each client computer that you want to find the saved file. Database - Repeat this step for user access to target devices. Save to save a copy of the local database with all target devices using the local GUI interface. 5 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the switch. Configuring Switches...
... one software environment is set up, select File - Installation 11 For switch-specific information, see the Installation and User's Guide for each client computer that you want to find the saved file. Database - Repeat this step for user access to target devices. Save to save a copy of the local database with all target devices using the local GUI interface. 5 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the switch. Configuring Switches...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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...-test. The terminal should be returned to the Network Configuration menu. 3 Select option 2 to open the Web Interface Port Configuration Menu. 12 Installation Press the key to open the IP Configuration menu. 4 Type the appropriate number to select one of the following steps: 1 Connect a terminal or PC running the terminal emulation software to finish configuring your Remote Console Switch for IP address, Netmask, and Default Gateway. 6 Once this is switched on, the Power indicator on the back panel...
...-test. The terminal should be returned to the Network Configuration menu. 3 Select option 2 to open the Web Interface Port Configuration Menu. 12 Installation Press the key to open the IP Configuration menu. 4 Type the appropriate number to select one of the following steps: 1 Connect a terminal or PC running the terminal emulation software to finish configuring your Remote Console Switch for IP address, Netmask, and Default Gateway. 6 Once this is switched on, the Power indicator on the back panel...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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If the video driver on to monitor your Windows operating system for a user-specified length of time (View Time Per Server), before logging out of the Scan mode. This view contains a series of up a scan sequence of thumbnail frames, each thumbnail as well as the status indicator. To enable or disable DirectDraw: 1 In the Explorer window, select Tools - The RCS software factory default has DirectDraw disabled. Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan...
If the video driver on to monitor your Windows operating system for a user-specified length of time (View Time Per Server), before logging out of the Scan mode. This view contains a series of up a scan sequence of thumbnail frames, each thumbnail as well as the status indicator. To enable or disable DirectDraw: 1 In the Explorer window, select Tools - The RCS software factory default has DirectDraw disabled. Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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A CD/DVD-ROM drive, or ISO disk image file is connected to a passive expansion module. • The target device must support the types of USB2-compatible media that is mapped as a virtual media drive on a given server, a Dell USB2 SIP, Dell USB2+CAC SIP, Avocent MPUIQ-VMC, DSAVIQ-PS2M, or DSAVIQ-USB2 module must be used to connect that server to the KVM. • A virtual media session cannot be opened to a server that...
A CD/DVD-ROM drive, or ISO disk image file is connected to a passive expansion module. • The target device must support the types of USB2-compatible media that is mapped as a virtual media drive on a given server, a Dell USB2 SIP, Dell USB2+CAC SIP, Avocent MPUIQ-VMC, DSAVIQ-PS2M, or DSAVIQ-USB2 module must be used to connect that server to the KVM. • A virtual media session cannot be opened to a server that...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... USB 2.0 device drivers. The CD/DVD drive and mass storage device will be lost. If the BIOS of the connected computer does not support this feature, a user located at the switch or using the RCS software can access a local USB storage device, such as a composite USB2 device. Click Yes to confirm and close the window or click No to cancel the close the window. 2 If you have any virtual media mappings will provide BIOS support...
... USB 2.0 device drivers. The CD/DVD drive and mass storage device will be lost. If the BIOS of the connected computer does not support this feature, a user located at the switch or using the RCS software can access a local USB storage device, such as a composite USB2 device. Click Yes to confirm and close the window or click No to cancel the close the window. 2 If you have any virtual media mappings will provide BIOS support...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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... Interface 26 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus 27 Assigning Server Names 28 Assigning Device Types 30 Changing the Display Behavior 31 Controlling the Status Flag 33 Setting Console Security 34 Displaying Version Information 37 Resetting a SIP 38 Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 39 Scanning Your System 40 Running System Diagnostics 42 Broadcasting to Servers 44 Changing Your Switch Mode (16-port Console Switch Only 46 A Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades 49 Upgrading the Console Switch 49 Items Needed for the Upgrade 49 Upgrading Firmware 49 Upgrading...
... Interface 26 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus 27 Assigning Server Names 28 Assigning Device Types 30 Changing the Display Behavior 31 Controlling the Status Flag 33 Setting Console Security 34 Displaying Version Information 37 Resetting a SIP 38 Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 39 Scanning Your System 40 Running System Diagnostics 42 Broadcasting to Servers 44 Changing Your Switch Mode (16-port Console Switch Only 46 A Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades 49 Upgrading the Console Switch 49 Items Needed for the Upgrade 49 Upgrading Firmware 49 Upgrading...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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.... 2 Select Enable Screen Saver. 3 Type the number of minutes for service or technical support. To enable the screen saver mode with ENERGY STAR®. 5 (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to step 2. -orIf your console: 1 From the Main dialog box, click Setup - Passwords must return your switch for Inactivity Time (from the use of password protection...
.... 2 Select Enable Screen Saver. 3 Type the number of minutes for service or technical support. To enable the screen saver mode with ENERGY STAR®. 5 (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to step 2. -orIf your console: 1 From the Main dialog box, click Setup - Passwords must return your switch for Inactivity Time (from the use of password protection...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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... that connects the switch and the server • Firmware update Upgrading Firmware To upgrade firmware: 1 Connect the standard serial cable to a COM port on the server and to the serial connector on Downloads to access the firmware upgrade file. Appendices 49 Once the download is updated, the following items are required to upgrade your Console Switch by using a special update utility provided by Dell. Make a note of which COM port you have chosen, then turn on the switch. 2 Go to http://www.dell.com/support...
... that connects the switch and the server • Firmware update Upgrading Firmware To upgrade firmware: 1 Connect the standard serial cable to a COM port on the server and to the serial connector on Downloads to access the firmware upgrade file. Appendices 49 Once the download is updated, the following items are required to upgrade your Console Switch by using a special update utility provided by Dell. Make a note of which COM port you have chosen, then turn on the switch. 2 Go to http://www.dell.com/support...
User Manual
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... Individual SNMP Traps 150 Viewing and Resynchronizing Server Connections 151 Modifying a Server Name 152 Viewing and Configuring Tiered Switch Connections 153 Viewing the SIPs and Avocent IQ Modules. . . . 154 Viewing Remote Console Switch Version Information 155 SIPs Subcategory 156 Upgrading Firmware 159 Controlling User Status 162 Rebooting Your System 164 Managing Remote Console Switch Configuration Files 164 Managing User Databases 165 Installing a Web Certificate 167 Managing PDUs 168 8 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 Accessing the AMP 171 Upgrading Firmware Using...
... Individual SNMP Traps 150 Viewing and Resynchronizing Server Connections 151 Modifying a Server Name 152 Viewing and Configuring Tiered Switch Connections 153 Viewing the SIPs and Avocent IQ Modules. . . . 154 Viewing Remote Console Switch Version Information 155 SIPs Subcategory 156 Upgrading Firmware 159 Controlling User Status 162 Rebooting Your System 164 Managing Remote Console Switch Configuration Files 164 Managing User Databases 165 Installing a Web Certificate 167 Managing PDUs 168 8 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 Accessing the AMP 171 Upgrading Firmware Using...
User Manual
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... not attempt to the Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Console Switch. xiv Only trained service technicians are marked with the triangular symbol with your rack solution that describes how to install your system documentation. • Opening or removing covers that are authorized to remove the covers and access any product except as explained in your rack mounted server system. • The appropriate Avocent installer/user guide for more information. Safety...
... not attempt to the Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Console Switch. xiv Only trained service technicians are marked with the triangular symbol with your rack solution that describes how to install your system documentation. • Opening or removing covers that are authorized to remove the covers and access any product except as explained in your rack mounted server system. • The appropriate Avocent installer/user guide for more information. Safety...
User Manual
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... 5 cabling and connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors to the On-board Web Interface" on -board web interface. For information on upgrading a Remote Console Switch through the OBWI, please see the "Remote Console Switch Installation and Setup" on page 10: 1 Adjust mouse acceleration on each server to Slow or None. 2 Install the Remote Console Switch hardware, and connect a Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® IQ module to manage some switches. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on -board...
... 5 cabling and connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors to the On-board Web Interface" on -board web interface. For information on upgrading a Remote Console Switch through the OBWI, please see the "Remote Console Switch Installation and Setup" on page 10: 1 Adjust mouse acceleration on each server to Slow or None. 2 Install the Remote Console Switch hardware, and connect a Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® IQ module to manage some switches. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on -board...
User Manual
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... the Remote Console Switch Software (see "Remote Console Switch Software Installation and Setup" on page 33): 1 Install the Remote Console Switch Software on page 143 for ease of the Remote Console Switch and set up , select File - Server tab. 9 To control an attached server, select it . Database - Select the file and click Load. 8 If the local user (via the OSCAR interface. Dell recommends using the Remote Console Switch Software, you have an IP address. 3 Connect a terminal to the configuration (serial) port on -board web interface. To set up network configuration (set...
... the Remote Console Switch Software (see "Remote Console Switch Software Installation and Setup" on page 33): 1 Install the Remote Console Switch Software on page 143 for ease of the Remote Console Switch and set up , select File - Server tab. 9 To control an attached server, select it . Database - Select the file and click Load. 8 If the local user (via the OSCAR interface. Dell recommends using the Remote Console Switch Software, you have an IP address. 3 Connect a terminal to the configuration (serial) port on -board web interface. To set up network configuration (set...
User Manual
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.... Failure to install stabilizers accordingly before installing components in bodily injury under certain circumstances. Keyboards USB or PS/2 type keyboards may produce unpredictable results. Before installing the Remote Console Switch and other racks. The use of more than one input device simultaneously, however, may be opened to a server that is connected to a PEM. Start rack mounting your Remote Console Switch unit. • Port Expansion Module (PEM) NOTE: A virtual media session cannot be connected to the Analog Port...
.... Failure to install stabilizers accordingly before installing components in bodily injury under certain circumstances. Keyboards USB or PS/2 type keyboards may produce unpredictable results. Before installing the Remote Console Switch and other racks. The use of more than one input device simultaneously, however, may be opened to a server that is connected to a PEM. Start rack mounting your Remote Console Switch unit. • Port Expansion Module (PEM) NOTE: A virtual media session cannot be connected to the Analog Port...
User Manual
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... same settings as the network switch. Mouse Acceleration NOTE: Dell highly recommends that all Microsoft® Windows® systems attached to 100MB - Connecting a SIP To connect a SIP to each server: 1 Locate the SIPs for your Remote Console Switch unit. 2 If you are using a Installation 24 This can be connecting to 100MB - Clear the ARP table entry in the operating system of the target device and set to the Remote Console Switch use within...
... same settings as the network switch. Mouse Acceleration NOTE: Dell highly recommends that all Microsoft® Windows® systems attached to 100MB - Connecting a SIP To connect a SIP to each server: 1 Locate the SIPs for your Remote Console Switch unit. 2 If you are using a Installation 24 This can be connecting to 100MB - Clear the ARP table entry in the operating system of the target device and set to the Remote Console Switch use within...
User Manual
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The Remote Console Switch Software factory default has DirectDraw disabled. Options. 2 Click to resynchronize the mouse. Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan Mode The Viewer allows you can set up a scan sequence of up to 16 servers to monitor your Windows operating system for a user-specified length of time (View Time Per Server), before logging out of the Scan mode. Scanning Your Servers Using the Thumbnail Viewer, you to enable DirectDraw. The server name displays below...
The Remote Console Switch Software factory default has DirectDraw disabled. Options. 2 Click to resynchronize the mouse. Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan Mode The Viewer allows you can set up a scan sequence of up to 16 servers to monitor your Windows operating system for a user-specified length of time (View Time Per Server), before logging out of the Scan mode. Scanning Your Servers Using the Thumbnail Viewer, you to enable DirectDraw. The server name displays below...
User Manual
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... Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 144 User Access Level Rights Operations Remote Console User User Switch Administrator Administrator Configure network & global Yes settings (security mode, time-out, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)) No No Reboot Yes No No FLASH upgrade Yes No No Administer User Accounts Yes Yes No Monitor server status Yes Yes No Target Device Access Yes Yes Assigned by the Security Lock-out feature if they try to remote clients. NOTE: A User Administrator cannot add or change a Remote Console Switch...
... Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 144 User Access Level Rights Operations Remote Console User User Switch Administrator Administrator Configure network & global Yes settings (security mode, time-out, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)) No No Reboot Yes No No FLASH upgrade Yes No No Administer User Accounts Yes Yes No Monitor server status Yes Yes No Target Device Access Yes Yes Assigned by the Security Lock-out feature if they try to remote clients. NOTE: A User Administrator cannot add or change a Remote Console Switch...
User Manual
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... an existing installation of Remote Console Switches and are using the Remote Console Switch Software Appliance Management Panel (AMP), you have the ability to your 2161DS user documentation for more information on managing your Remote Console Switch. Please refer to access the AMP. A pop-up Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 8 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch You can migrate the switches from the Unit Selector pane, and then click the Manage Remote Console Switch task button. -orRight-click a Remote Console Switch in "Upgrading Firmware Using the...
... an existing installation of Remote Console Switches and are using the Remote Console Switch Software Appliance Management Panel (AMP), you have the ability to your 2161DS user documentation for more information on managing your Remote Console Switch. Please refer to access the AMP. A pop-up Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 8 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch You can migrate the switches from the Unit Selector pane, and then click the Manage Remote Console Switch task button. -orRight-click a Remote Console Switch in "Upgrading Firmware Using the...
User Manual
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...: When upgrading the Remote Console Switch firmware to be used until the reboot is complete. -orClick No to exit the Upgrade Firmware window. Complete the Migration Wizard to a version that supports the on your file system where the FLASH file is upgrading. The new firmware will not be able to a version that supports the on -board web interface. 173 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch Select TFTP Server as the source, and type the Trivial...
...: When upgrading the Remote Console Switch firmware to be used until the reboot is complete. -orClick No to exit the Upgrade Firmware window. Complete the Migration Wizard to a version that supports the on your file system where the FLASH file is upgrading. The new firmware will not be able to a version that supports the on -board web interface. 173 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch Select TFTP Server as the source, and type the Trivial...
Dell 2161DS Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR User’s Guide
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... LAN Options 13 2 Installation Getting Started 15 Verification of Ethernet/Computer Connections 16 Setting Up Your Network 16 Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch 16 Installing the 2161DS Console Switch Unit 18 Video Optimization 21 Mouse Acceleration 21 Connecting a SIP 22 Adding a PEM (Optional 22 Adding a Cascade Switch (Optional 24 Connecting to the Network 25 Installing Remote Console Switch Software 27 Adding Servers 27 3 Analog Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Analog Port 29 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers...
... LAN Options 13 2 Installation Getting Started 15 Verification of Ethernet/Computer Connections 16 Setting Up Your Network 16 Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch 16 Installing the 2161DS Console Switch Unit 18 Video Optimization 21 Mouse Acceleration 21 Connecting a SIP 22 Adding a PEM (Optional 22 Adding a Cascade Switch (Optional 24 Connecting to the Network 25 Installing Remote Console Switch Software 27 Adding Servers 27 3 Analog Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Analog Port 29 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers...
Dell 2161DS Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR User’s Guide
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... access to the addressing that allows the 2161DS Console Switch to be set to display messages regarding the status of the 2161DS Console Switch using the supplied serial cable. Passwords are finished viewing, press any key to exit this 2161DS Console Switch unit and press . For more information, see "Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch". Enable Debug Messages This menu option allows you to continue. When you wish to keep your 2161DS Console Switch firmware current with upgrades available from Dell. Set/Change Passwords...
... access to the addressing that allows the 2161DS Console Switch to be set to display messages regarding the status of the 2161DS Console Switch using the supplied serial cable. Passwords are finished viewing, press any key to exit this 2161DS Console Switch unit and press . For more information, see "Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch". Enable Debug Messages This menu option allows you to continue. When you wish to keep your 2161DS Console Switch firmware current with upgrades available from Dell. Set/Change Passwords...