Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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Information in this document is subject to hardware or loss of your computer. All rights reserved. 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Dell™ Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or death. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc.
Information in this document is subject to hardware or loss of your computer. All rights reserved. 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Dell™ Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or death. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc.
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... available as an option on the Help menu from the Remote Console Software Explorer window. 2 Installation Before you install the RCS software on a Remote Console Switch Software CD. Supported Operating Systems Client computers running the RCS must be running one of the following operating system versions: • Microsoft® Windows® 2003 ...
... available as an option on the Help menu from the Remote Console Software Explorer window. 2 Installation Before you install the RCS software on a Remote Console Switch Software CD. Supported Operating Systems Client computers running the RCS must be running one of the following operating system versions: • Microsoft® Windows® 2003 ...
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... exporting, 46 loading, 46 saving, 45 DirectDraw using the Viewer, 63 B Browser configuring application to launch, 35 Browsers accessing a server, 34 supported by the Remote Console Switch Software, 8 C Connect Video task button using the Viewer, 49-50 Connection sharing, 71 Connections See Sessions, 4 E Environment Variables, 87 Exclusive Mode, 73 Exclusive mode (Video Viewer...
... exporting, 46 loading, 46 saving, 45 DirectDraw using the Viewer, 63 B Browser configuring application to launch, 35 Browsers accessing a server, 34 supported by the Remote Console Switch Software, 8 C Connect Video task button using the Viewer, 49-50 Connection sharing, 71 Connections See Sessions, 4 E Environment Variables, 87 Exclusive Mode, 73 Exclusive mode (Video Viewer...
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... and users, 12 R Red Hat Linux uninstalling on, 10 Registry, 87 Remote Console Switch accessing, 25 adding, 17 changing properties, 27, 31 discovering, 23 logging in, 25 Remote Console Switch Software updating, 87 Resync Wizard (target device), 5 S Scan mode , 65 using the RSC Software, 65 using the Viewer, 65 Status bar, 16 Stealth Connection, 75 Stealth...
... and users, 12 R Red Hat Linux uninstalling on, 10 Registry, 87 Remote Console Switch accessing, 25 adding, 17 changing properties, 27, 31 discovering, 23 logging in, 25 Remote Console Switch Software updating, 87 Resync Wizard (target device), 5 S Scan mode , 65 using the RSC Software, 65 using the Viewer, 65 Status bar, 16 Stealth Connection, 75 Stealth...
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..., 4 TCP ports, 93 Technical support, 95 Terminal applications, 12 Thumbnail Viewer navigating, 66 overview, 49 scanning servers, 63 viewing status indicators, 65 Tiered switch using the Remote Console Switch Software configuring, 22 Time Between Servers, 64, 66 Toolbar Hide Delay Time, 55 expanding and refreshing, 56 features of, 52 Virtual media closing a session, 84...
..., 4 TCP ports, 93 Technical support, 95 Terminal applications, 12 Thumbnail Viewer navigating, 66 overview, 49 scanning servers, 63 viewing status indicators, 65 Tiered switch using the Remote Console Switch Software configuring, 22 Time Between Servers, 64, 66 Toolbar Hide Delay Time, 55 expanding and refreshing, 56 features of, 52 Virtual media closing a session, 84...
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... 1 SIP Intelligent Module 1 Multiplatform Support 2 Interoperability with Avocent® IQ Module Intelligent Cabling 2 OSCAR Interface 2 On-board Web Interface 2 DSView® 3 Management Software Plug-in . . . . . 2 Virtual Media 3 Security 3 Encryption 3 Operation Modes 4 Video 4 FLASH Upgradeable 4 Cascade (Tier) Expansion 5 Remote Console Switch Software Features and Benefits 5 Easy to Install and Configure 5 Powerful Customization Capabilities 6 Extensive Remote...
... 1 SIP Intelligent Module 1 Multiplatform Support 2 Interoperability with Avocent® IQ Module Intelligent Cabling 2 OSCAR Interface 2 On-board Web Interface 2 DSView® 3 Management Software Plug-in . . . . . 2 Virtual Media 3 Security 3 Encryption 3 Operation Modes 4 Video 4 FLASH Upgradeable 4 Cascade (Tier) Expansion 5 Remote Console Switch Software Features and Benefits 5 Easy to Install and Configure 5 Powerful Customization Capabilities 6 Extensive Remote...
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...Network 11 Keyboards 11 Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch Unit . . . 11 Installing the Remote Console Switch Unit. . . . . 15 Video Optimization 24 Mouse Acceleration 24 Connecting a SIP 24 Adding a Cascade Switch 26 Cascading with Legacy Switches 29 Adding a PEM (Optional 30 Connecting... and Setup . . . . 32 Supported Browsers 32 Launching the On-board Web Interface 32 Remote Console Switch Software Installation and Setup 33 Installing the Remote Console Switch Software . . 34 3 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 36 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices ...
...Network 11 Keyboards 11 Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch Unit . . . 11 Installing the Remote Console Switch Unit. . . . . 15 Video Optimization 24 Mouse Acceleration 24 Connecting a SIP 24 Adding a Cascade Switch 26 Cascading with Legacy Switches 29 Adding a PEM (Optional 30 Connecting... and Setup . . . . 32 Supported Browsers 32 Launching the On-board Web Interface 32 Remote Console Switch Software Installation and Setup 33 Installing the Remote Console Switch Software . . 34 3 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 36 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices ...
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Soft Switching 38 Navigating the OSCAR Interface 39 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus 41 Changing the Display Behavior 42 Setting Console Security 44 Controlling the Status Flag 46 Setting the Interface Language 48 Assigning Device Types 48 Assigning Device Names 50 Configuring Network Settings 51 Displaying ... Servers 58 Power Controlling Devices 60 Power window 60 PDUs window 61 PDU Settings window 61 PDU Inlets window 62 PDU Outlets window 63 4 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 65 Launching the Remote Console Switch Software. . . . 65 vi Contents
Soft Switching 38 Navigating the OSCAR Interface 39 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus 41 Changing the Display Behavior 42 Setting Console Security 44 Controlling the Status Flag 46 Setting the Interface Language 48 Assigning Device Types 48 Assigning Device Names 50 Configuring Network Settings 51 Displaying ... Servers 58 Power Controlling Devices 60 Power window 60 PDUs window 61 PDU Settings window 61 PDU Inlets window 62 PDU Outlets window 63 4 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 65 Launching the Remote Console Switch Software. . . . 65 vi Contents
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Navigating the Remote Console Switch Software . . . 65 Viewing Your System in the Explorer 66 Explorer Window Features 67 Adding a Remote Console Switch or Avocent Remote Console Switch 68 Accessing Your Remote Console Switch 75 Launching the VNC or RDP Viewer 77 Changing Server and Switch Properties 78 Changing General Properties 78 Changing Server Network Properties 80 Changing Switch Network Properties 81 Changing...
Navigating the Remote Console Switch Software . . . 65 Viewing Your System in the Explorer 66 Explorer Window Features 67 Adding a Remote Console Switch or Avocent Remote Console Switch 68 Accessing Your Remote Console Switch 75 Launching the VNC or RDP Viewer 77 Changing Server and Switch Properties 78 Changing General Properties 78 Changing Server Network Properties 80 Changing Switch Network Properties 81 Changing...
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Managing Your Local Databases 100 Saving a Database 100 Exporting a Database 101 Loading a Database 102 5 Using the Viewer 103 Accessing Servers from the Remote Console Switch Software 103 Accessing Servers from the On-board Web Interface 105 Interacting With the Server Being Viewed 106 Viewer Window Features 107 Adjusting the Viewer 108 ...
Managing Your Local Databases 100 Saving a Database 100 Exporting a Database 101 Loading a Database 102 5 Using the Viewer 103 Accessing Servers from the Remote Console Switch Software 103 Accessing Servers from the On-board Web Interface 105 Interacting With the Server Being Viewed 106 Viewer Window Features 107 Adjusting the Viewer 108 ...
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... Drive 137 Virtual CD/DVD Drive 138 Virtual Media Connection Status 138 Reserving a Virtual Media Session 139 Resetting the USB Bus 139 7 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 140 Migrating Switches from the Remote Console Switch Software 140 Viewing and Configuring Remote Console Switch Parameters 141 Changing Remote Console Switch Parameters . . 141 Contents ix
... Drive 137 Virtual CD/DVD Drive 138 Virtual Media Connection Status 138 Reserving a Virtual Media Session 139 Resetting the USB Bus 139 7 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 140 Migrating Switches from the Remote Console Switch Software 140 Viewing and Configuring Remote Console Switch Parameters 141 Changing Remote Console Switch Parameters . . 141 Contents ix
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... Using Dell Association Objects Syntax 205 Creating an Association Object 206 Adding Objects to an Association Object. . . . . 206 Console Redirection Access Security 207 Using Active Directory to Log In to the Remote Console Switch 208 Target Device Naming Requirements for LDAP Implementation 208 Frequently Asked Questions 209 A Appendix A: Updating the Remote Console Switch Software 212 B Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software...
... Using Dell Association Objects Syntax 205 Creating an Association Object 206 Adding Objects to an Association Object. . . . . 206 Console Redirection Access Security 207 Using Active Directory to Log In to the Remote Console Switch 208 Target Device Naming Requirements for LDAP Implementation 208 Frequently Asked Questions 209 A Appendix A: Updating the Remote Console Switch Software 212 B Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software...
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...management through the OSCAR® interface, Remote Console Switch Software, or on-board web interface provides easy system configuration and device selection. Each Remote Console Switch has up to add capacity as your Remote Console Switch system. Utilizing the SIP module, you to ..., flexible access for up to devices. 1 Product 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...
...management through the OSCAR® interface, Remote Console Switch Software, or on-board web interface provides easy system configuration and device selection. Each Remote Console Switch has up to add capacity as your Remote Console Switch system. Utilizing the SIP module, you to ..., flexible access for up to devices. 1 Product 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...
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... sessions to assign unique device names. DSView® 3 Management Software Plug-in conjunction with these modules allows you to target devices. Multiplatform Support The Dell SIP modules available for use with a single point of access. Devices can use the OSCAR interface to the Remote Console Switch are available. Product Overview 2 PS/2, USB, Sun®...
... sessions to assign unique device names. DSView® 3 Management Software Plug-in conjunction with these modules allows you to target devices. Multiplatform Support The Dell SIP modules available for use with a single point of access. Devices can use the OSCAR interface to the Remote Console Switch are available. Product Overview 2 PS/2, USB, Sun®...
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... interface or Remote Console Switch software. By typing Help in the password dialog, you to view, move, or copy data located on virtual media to and from any server that is in . Virtual media can use the DSView 3 software for the Remote Console Switch is connected to protect your Dell Remote Console Switch in the DSView 3 software heterogeneous network environment...
... interface or Remote Console Switch software. By typing Help in the password dialog, you to view, move, or copy data located on virtual media to and from any server that is in . Virtual media can use the DSView 3 software for the Remote Console Switch is connected to protect your Dell Remote Console Switch in the DSView 3 software heterogeneous network environment...
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...From here, you can manage your entire system. The Remote Console Switch Software utilizes Explorer-like navigation with an intuitive split-screen interface, providing you to view and control the Dell Remote Console Switch and all attached servers. Powerful search and sort capabilities allow...servers in one system. Wizard-based installation and online help simplify initial system configuration. Remote Console Switch Software Features and Benefits The Dell™ Remote Console Switch Software is designed for more decentralized system control. Built-in groupings such as any unit. ...
...From here, you can manage your entire system. The Remote Console Switch Software utilizes Explorer-like navigation with an intuitive split-screen interface, providing you to view and control the Dell Remote Console Switch and all attached servers. Powerful search and sort capabilities allow...servers in one system. Wizard-based installation and online help simplify initial system configuration. Remote Console Switch Software Features and Benefits The Dell™ Remote Console Switch Software is designed for more decentralized system control. Built-in groupings such as any unit. ...
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... interface, or on each Remote Console Switch. LDAP The Dell Remote Console Switch Software allows permissions for maximum flexibility and convenience. Take advantage of the currently used to manage some Avocent switches allowing increased flexibility in individual Remote Console Switches by drawing permissions from a single network-wide authentication source. Extensive Remote Console Switch Management The Remote Console Switch Software allows you makes it easy...
... interface, or on each Remote Console Switch. LDAP The Dell Remote Console Switch Software allows permissions for maximum flexibility and convenience. Take advantage of the currently used to manage some Avocent switches allowing increased flexibility in individual Remote Console Switches by drawing permissions from a single network-wide authentication source. Extensive Remote Console Switch Management The Remote Console Switch Software allows you makes it easy...
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...; 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 Product Overview In addition, the Remote Console Switch Software includes support for Avocent IQ Modules, expanding the range of support for Avocent IQ modules means that can...
...; 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 Product Overview In addition, the Remote Console Switch Software includes support for Avocent IQ Modules, expanding the range of support for Avocent IQ modules means that can...
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... connect a Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® IQ module to install the Remote Console Switch Software. NOTE: The Remote Console Switch Software can manage multiple switches and their most recent version of the Remote Console Switch. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on -board web interface, you plan to use either the...
... connect a Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® IQ module to install the Remote Console Switch Software. NOTE: The Remote Console Switch Software can manage multiple switches and their most recent version of the Remote Console Switch. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on -board web interface, you plan to use either the...
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...to adding and managing Dell Remote Console Switches using a static IP address for more information. 6 Once one client workstation, launch the Remote Console Switch Software. 3 Click the New Remote Console Switch task button to add the new switch to the Remote Console Switch Software database. Database - The... the OSCAR interface. If you can be set here or from the Remote Console Switch Software. These names display in the Viewer. 9 Installation Dell recommends using the Remote Console Switch Software, you configured the IP address as desired into locations, sites, or folders ...
...to adding and managing Dell Remote Console Switches using a static IP address for more information. 6 Once one client workstation, launch the Remote Console Switch Software. 3 Click the New Remote Console Switch task button to add the new switch to the Remote Console Switch Software database. Database - The... the OSCAR interface. If you can be set here or from the Remote Console Switch Software. These names display in the Viewer. 9 Installation Dell recommends using the Remote Console Switch Software, you configured the IP address as desired into locations, sites, or folders ...