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... (DDC) Table 3: Server Interface Pod Matrix 4:3 Resolutions EDID 4:3 Resolutions Capable USB Speed Resolution SIPS Hard Coded 1024x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1600x1200 FS HS PS/2 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ N/A N/A USB 1.1 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ N/A N/A USB 2.0 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ ‐ Y USB 2.0 + CAC User Selectable Y Y Y Y Y ‐ SIP + Requires the user to the OS cannot be changed from 1024x768 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) 4.2 Server Interface Pod...
... (DDC) Table 3: Server Interface Pod Matrix 4:3 Resolutions EDID 4:3 Resolutions Capable USB Speed Resolution SIPS Hard Coded 1024x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1600x1200 FS HS PS/2 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ N/A N/A USB 1.1 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ N/A N/A USB 2.0 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ ‐ Y USB 2.0 + CAC User Selectable Y Y Y Y Y ‐ SIP + Requires the user to the OS cannot be changed from 1024x768 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) 4.2 Server Interface Pod...
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... device, or other words, if the target device does not support a portable USB 2.0 memory device, you cannot map the local device as a virtual DVD drive. - therefore, there are separate; You can be available in a virtual media device, you .... To change the media in the new virtual media session. In other media type 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...
... device, or other words, if the target device does not support a portable USB 2.0 memory device, you cannot map the local device as a virtual DVD drive. - therefore, there are separate; You can be available in a virtual media device, you .... To change the media in the new virtual media session. In other media type 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...
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...the target device, the target device will provide BIOS support for a USB 2.0 connected keyboard and mouse. 84 Using the Viewer The USB2 SIP is shown without media present. The USB2 SIP presents the keyboard and mouse as a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive, diskette drive, or flash drive, from the... target device. If a media device is not mapped, it is a composite device that media has been inserted. Therefore, the BIOS must support a composite USB 2.0 human interface ...
...the target device, the target device will provide BIOS support for a USB 2.0 connected keyboard and mouse. 84 Using the Viewer The USB2 SIP is shown without media present. The USB2 SIP presents the keyboard and mouse as a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive, diskette drive, or flash drive, from the... target device. If a media device is not mapped, it is a composite device that media has been inserted. Therefore, the BIOS must support a composite USB 2.0 human interface ...
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... also supports Display Data Channel (DDC) Plug and Play, which features intuitive menus to protect your Console Switch support PS/2 and USB server environments. Security The OSCAR interface allows you to configure your switch and servers. Computers can be identified by unique name, EID...or port number, allowing you to 800 x 600 with your system with the VESA DDC2B standard. 8 Product Overview www.dell.com | support.dell.com Multiplatform Support The SIPs available with a 100-foot cable. Video The Console Switch provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. ...
... also supports Display Data Channel (DDC) Plug and Play, which features intuitive menus to protect your Console Switch support PS/2 and USB server environments. Security The OSCAR interface allows you to configure your switch and servers. Computers can be identified by unique name, EID...or port number, allowing you to 800 x 600 with your system with the VESA DDC2B standard. 8 Product Overview www.dell.com | support.dell.com Multiplatform Support The SIPs available with a 100-foot cable. Video The Console Switch provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. ...
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... a user port on your tiered switch. 3 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP. 4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to an available port on the back of your Console Switch. 5 Connect the servers to enable the ...switch's local user port recognize the SIP. Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch Local User Console Switch SIP PS/2 or USB or AVRIQ PS/2, USB, Sun, or Serial SIP Legacy Switch Legacy Switch Server 1 Server 2 To add a legacy KVM switch: 1 Mount the KVM switch...
... a user port on your tiered switch. 3 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP. 4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to an available port on the back of your Console Switch. 5 Connect the servers to enable the ...switch's local user port recognize the SIP. Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch Local User Console Switch SIP PS/2 or USB or AVRIQ PS/2, USB, Sun, or Serial SIP Legacy Switch Legacy Switch Server 1 Server 2 To add a legacy KVM switch: 1 Mount the KVM switch...
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... Ports Number SIP Types Connectors Sync Types Plug and Play Video Resolution Update Port Number Type Analog Port Number Type Connectors Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Heat Dissipation Power Consumption AC-input power AC-input voltage rating AC-input current rating AC-input cable AC-frequency Temperature 8 or 16 PS/2 and USB Avocent™... end 50/60 Hz 10o to 50o Celsius (50o to 122o Farenheit) operating -20o to 60o Celsius (-4o to 140o Farenheit) nonoperating 54 Appendices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table 4-1.
... Ports Number SIP Types Connectors Sync Types Plug and Play Video Resolution Update Port Number Type Analog Port Number Type Connectors Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Heat Dissipation Power Consumption AC-input power AC-input voltage rating AC-input current rating AC-input cable AC-frequency Temperature 8 or 16 PS/2 and USB Avocent™... end 50/60 Hz 10o to 50o Celsius (50o to 122o Farenheit) operating -20o to 60o Celsius (-4o to 140o Farenheit) nonoperating 54 Appendices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table 4-1.
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... Overview The multiuser, Dell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switch integrates Dell field-proven digital keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with CAT 5 design dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video settings. Utilizing the SIP module, you to ... Each Remote Console Switch has up to devices. The SIP module with advanced cable management, flexible access for each attached device. Product Overview 1 The Remote Console Switch features user-side USB and PS/2 ports that support major device platforms. Using...
... Overview The multiuser, Dell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switch integrates Dell field-proven digital keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with CAT 5 design dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video settings. Utilizing the SIP module, you to ... Each Remote Console Switch has up to devices. The SIP module with advanced cable management, flexible access for each attached device. Product Overview 1 The Remote Console Switch features user-side USB and PS/2 ports that support major device platforms. Using...
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... number, allowing you to switch easily across platforms. Interoperability with the Remote Console Switch support PS/2, USB and USB2 device environments. Multiplatform Support The Dell SIP modules available for use the on-board web interface to configure Remote Console Switches from a web browser.... PS/2, USB, Sun®, and serial cabling options are automatically detected. DSView® 3 Management Software Plug-in...
... number, allowing you to switch easily across platforms. Interoperability with the Remote Console Switch support PS/2, USB and USB2 device environments. Multiplatform Support The Dell SIP modules available for use the on-board web interface to configure Remote Console Switches from a web browser.... PS/2, USB, Sun®, and serial cabling options are automatically detected. DSView® 3 Management Software Plug-in...
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...Remote Console Switch. The Viewer can be connected to a Remote Console Switch using a virtual media capable USB2 SIP module. By typing Help in the password dialog, you to protect your Dell Remote Console Switch in the DSView 3 software heterogeneous network environment with the DSView 3 software plug-in a datacenter.... NOTE: To open a virtual media session to a server from any server that is in . Virtual media can be connected directly to USB ports on the switch or the server hosting the on virtual media to and from the Viewer. You can manage and connect to multi-vendor...
...Remote Console Switch. The Viewer can be connected to a Remote Console Switch using a virtual media capable USB2 SIP module. By typing Help in the password dialog, you to protect your Dell Remote Console Switch in the DSView 3 software heterogeneous network environment with the DSView 3 software plug-in a datacenter.... NOTE: To open a virtual media session to a server from any server that is in . Virtual media can be connected directly to USB ports on the switch or the server hosting the on virtual media to and from the Viewer. You can manage and connect to multi-vendor...
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..., expanding the range of server types that the following connections are now supported: • PS/2 modules (Dell and Avocent modules available) • USB modules (Dell and Avocent modules available) • Serial modules (Avocent modules available) • Sun modules (Avocent modules... available) • PS2M modules (Avocent modules available) NOTE: Dell SIPs are not supported on directly connected Avocent switches. 7...
..., expanding the range of server types that the following connections are now supported: • PS/2 modules (Dell and Avocent modules available) • USB modules (Dell and Avocent modules available) • Serial modules (Avocent modules available) • Sun modules (Avocent modules... available) • PS2M modules (Avocent modules available) NOTE: Dell SIPs are not supported on directly connected Avocent switches. 7...
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Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration Descriptions Number Description 1 Power Cord 2 Analog User 3 Digital User 4 Network 5 USB Devices Number Description 6 Servers 2-16 7 ARI Port 8 SIP or Avocent IQ Module 9 Server 1 Installation 16 Figure 2-4. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration 1 2 4 3 5 8 7 6 9 Table 2-1.
Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration Descriptions Number Description 1 Power Cord 2 Analog User 3 Digital User 4 Network 5 USB Devices Number Description 6 Servers 2-16 7 ARI Port 8 SIP or Avocent IQ Module 9 Server 1 Installation 16 Figure 2-4. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration 1 2 4 3 5 8 7 6 9 Table 2-1.
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...- Clear the ARP table entry in use the default Windows® PS/2 or USB mouse driver. To refresh the ARP table, do one of the Remote Console Switch). This can be ...Wait approximately 10 minutes for your Remote Console Switch unit. 2 If you are using a PS/2 SIP connection, attach the SIP's color-coded ends to the appropriate keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the first server you are... the appliance at its IP address. Mouse Acceleration NOTE: Dell highly recommends that all Microsoft® Windows® systems attached to rebuild automatically. -or-
...- Clear the ARP table entry in use the default Windows® PS/2 or USB mouse driver. To refresh the ARP table, do one of the Remote Console Switch). This can be ...Wait approximately 10 minutes for your Remote Console Switch unit. 2 If you are using a PS/2 SIP connection, attach the SIP's color-coded ends to the appropriate keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the first server you are... the appliance at its IP address. Mouse Acceleration NOTE: Dell highly recommends that all Microsoft® Windows® systems attached to rebuild automatically. -or-
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... to Dell SIPs, the Remote Console Switch may also be connecting to this Remote Console Switch unit (Figure 2-11). 3 To the RJ-45 connector on the first server you wish to attach. NOTE: Power down the Remote Console Switch unit before servicing. Always disconnect the power cord from your SIP to ...unit. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 for all servers you will be connected to devices using Avocent IQ modules, including Sun and Serial IQ modules. 25 Installation USB connection, attach the SIP's plug to the USB port on the SIP, attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run from the wall outlet.
... to Dell SIPs, the Remote Console Switch may also be connecting to this Remote Console Switch unit (Figure 2-11). 3 To the RJ-45 connector on the first server you wish to attach. NOTE: Power down the Remote Console Switch unit before servicing. Always disconnect the power cord from your SIP to ...unit. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 for all servers you will be connected to devices using Avocent IQ modules, including Sun and Serial IQ modules. 25 Installation USB connection, attach the SIP's plug to the USB port on the SIP, attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run from the wall outlet.
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Figure 2-11. Connecting a SIP 1 2 3 Table 2-2. Locate a CAT 5 cable to the cascade switch (Figure 2-13). Connecting a SIP Descriptions Number 1 2 3 Description CAT 5 USB Connection PS/2 Connection Adding a Cascade Switch To add a cascade switch (optional): NOTE: The Remote Console Switch does not support the EL80-DT. 1 Mount the switch into your Remote Console Switch unit to connect your rack. Installation 26
Figure 2-11. Connecting a SIP 1 2 3 Table 2-2. Locate a CAT 5 cable to the cascade switch (Figure 2-13). Connecting a SIP Descriptions Number 1 2 3 Description CAT 5 USB Connection PS/2 Connection Adding a Cascade Switch To add a cascade switch (optional): NOTE: The Remote Console Switch does not support the EL80-DT. 1 Mount the switch into your Remote Console Switch unit to connect your rack. Installation 26
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.... The Remote Console Switch uses the powerful OSCAR interface, which a device is connected. For example, in each SIP module. The port numbering displays the ARI port first, then the switch port to connect a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct analog access. View your devices by name, port, or by the...
.... The Remote Console Switch uses the powerful OSCAR interface, which a device is connected. For example, in each SIP module. The port numbering displays the ARI port first, then the switch port to connect a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct analog access. View your devices by name, port, or by the...
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...systems more efficiently by allowing operating system installation, operating system recovery, hard drive recovery or duplication, BIOS updating, and server backup. A USB media device that can be used to connect that server to the KVM. Virtual media sessions that use virtual media on a given server, a... USB2 SIP or Avocent PS2M or USB2IQ module must first unmap the virtual media device. You can use devices attached directly to the USB port of unauthorized user access, you can access any server. Virtual media ...
...systems more efficiently by allowing operating system installation, operating system recovery, hard drive recovery or duplication, BIOS updating, and server backup. A USB media device that can be used to connect that server to the KVM. Virtual media sessions that use virtual media on a given server, a... USB2 SIP or Avocent PS2M or USB2IQ module must first unmap the virtual media device. You can use devices attached directly to the USB port of unauthorized user access, you can access any server. Virtual media ...
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... for that controls whether virtual media is also maintained in the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Connect a virtual media device to the USB port on a per SIP basis. For information about each individual setting, see Table 6-1. 5 Click OK to accept the options you have selected and return to enable or...
... for that controls whether virtual media is also maintained in the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Connect a virtual media device to the USB port on a per SIP basis. For information about each individual setting, see Table 6-1. 5 Click OK to accept the options you have selected and return to enable or...
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NOTE: This operation will clear all the Sun/USB SIPs of the whole Remote Console Switch. You can also view the SIP status. The SIP Language drop-down menu is not possible to clear Offline SIPs or Avocent IQ modules that are attached to a tiered analog Console Switch. NOTE: It is... and Electronic ID number (EID) as well as their type and connection device. A yellow circle indicates the SIP is being upgraded and a red X indicates that the SIP is offline. The SIP Language drop-down Servers. Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 154 A green circle...
NOTE: This operation will clear all the Sun/USB SIPs of the whole Remote Console Switch. You can also view the SIP status. The SIP Language drop-down menu is not possible to clear Offline SIPs or Avocent IQ modules that are attached to a tiered analog Console Switch. NOTE: It is... and Electronic ID number (EID) as well as their type and connection device. A yellow circle indicates the SIP is being upgraded and a red X indicates that the SIP is offline. The SIP Language drop-down Servers. Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 154 A green circle...
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...modules as well as PS/2 or USB is required. 155 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface For more information see "SIPs Subcategory" on page 156. Servers - Therefore, although Dell SIPs are available with PS/2 and USB connections, the addition of the ...Remote Console Switch, FPGA, and ASIC firmware. NOTE: To determine if an item identified as Dell SIPs. Figure 7-10.
...modules as well as PS/2 or USB is required. 155 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface For more information see "SIPs Subcategory" on page 156. Servers - Therefore, although Dell SIPs are available with PS/2 and USB connections, the addition of the ...Remote Console Switch, FPGA, and ASIC firmware. NOTE: To determine if an item identified as Dell SIPs. Figure 7-10.
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...13. On these occasions, it may be done using the Reset SIP button in progress. When this occurs, the target server requires a reboot. SIP Version Window On occasions when a tiered switch is not recognized. NOTE: PS/2, USB, and USB2 SIPs are available. NOTE: If a reset is performed, when a ...Remote Console Switch is connected directly to a server and not a Cascade Switch, the mouse/keyboard may fail to reset the SIP when the tiered switch is not recognized by...
...13. On these occasions, it may be done using the Reset SIP button in progress. When this occurs, the target server requires a reboot. SIP Version Window On occasions when a tiered switch is not recognized. NOTE: PS/2, USB, and USB2 SIPs are available. NOTE: If a reset is performed, when a ...Remote Console Switch is connected directly to a server and not a Cascade Switch, the mouse/keyboard may fail to reset the SIP when the tiered switch is not recognized by...