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...any proprietary interest in the U.S. Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. SUSE is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; VMware is strictly forbidden. in the ...out of this document to refer to comply with copyrighted software of Dell's suppliers as is a registered trademark of Avocent Corporation or its own. 590-1022-501A August 2010 Model 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Other trademarks and trade names may contain or be provided with the...
...any proprietary interest in the U.S. Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. SUSE is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; VMware is strictly forbidden. in the ...out of this document to refer to comply with copyrighted software of Dell's suppliers as is a registered trademark of Avocent Corporation or its own. 590-1022-501A August 2010 Model 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Other trademarks and trade names may contain or be provided with the...
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... 1 Features and Benefits 1 Powerful Customization Capabilities 1 Extensive Remote Console Switch Management . . 1 Authentication and Authorization 2 System Components 2 RCS Explorer Window 2 Video Viewer 3 Interoperability with Avocent® Products 3 Operating Features 4 Target Device Naming 4 Target Device Name Displays 4 Sorting 5 IPv4 and IPv6 Network Address Capabilities. . . . . 5 2 Installation 7 Installing the Software 9 Uninstalling the Software 10 Starting ...
... 1 Features and Benefits 1 Powerful Customization Capabilities 1 Extensive Remote Console Switch Management . . 1 Authentication and Authorization 2 System Components 2 RCS Explorer Window 2 Video Viewer 3 Interoperability with Avocent® Products 3 Operating Features 4 Target Device Naming 4 Target Device Name Displays 4 Sorting 5 IPv4 and IPv6 Network Address Capabilities. . . . . 5 2 Installation 7 Installing the Software 9 Uninstalling the Software 10 Starting ...
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... installed, you can tailor the RCS software to fit your own. Take advantage of built-in minutes. Extensive Remote Console Switch Management The RCS software allows you to install new units in groups or create your specific system needs. The cross...The intuitive graphical interface makes managing and updating switches simple and straightforward. 1 Product Overview The Dell™ Remote Console Switch (RCS) software is a cross-platform management application that are meaningful to you to view and control the Dell Remote Console Switch and all attached servers. Using names that...
... installed, you can tailor the RCS software to fit your own. Take advantage of built-in minutes. Extensive Remote Console Switch Management The RCS software allows you to install new units in groups or create your specific system needs. The cross...The intuitive graphical interface makes managing and updating switches simple and straightforward. 1 Product Overview The Dell™ Remote Console Switch (RCS) software is a cross-platform management application that are meaningful to you to view and control the Dell Remote Console Switch and all attached servers. Using names that...
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... units. 2 Product Overview System Components The software contains the following Dell switches: • 4322DS • 2162DS • 1082DS • 2161DS • 2321DS • 4161DS • 2161DS-2 Authentication and Authorization The RCS software allows permissions for accessing the software features and functionality. The RCS software is the primary point of control for multiple Remote Console Switches to...
... units. 2 Product Overview System Components The software contains the following Dell switches: • 4322DS • 2162DS • 1082DS • 2161DS • 2321DS • 4161DS • 2161DS-2 Authentication and Authorization The RCS software allows permissions for accessing the software features and functionality. The RCS software is the primary point of control for multiple Remote Console Switches to...
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... Viewer. For more information on the Virtual Media window, see "Using the Viewer" on page 49. Other groupings are now supported: • PS/2 modules (Dell and Avocent modules available) • USB modules, including Virtual Media and Smart Card/Common Access Card (CAC) versions...with Avocent® Products The RCS software can also be managed. You can create custom groups of systems. In addition, the RCS software includes support for Avocent IQ modules means that the media device is available to the target device even though it is displayed on the Remote Console Switch. The Video ...
... Viewer. For more information on the Virtual Media window, see "Using the Viewer" on page 49. Other groupings are now supported: • PS/2 modules (Dell and Avocent modules available) • USB modules, including Virtual Media and Smart Card/Common Access Card (CAC) versions...with Avocent® Products The RCS software can also be managed. You can create custom groups of systems. In addition, the RCS software includes support for Avocent IQ modules means that the media device is available to the target device even though it is displayed on the Remote Console Switch. The Video ...
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Customizing the Window Display You can also be prompted to select the vendor and product type for the switch you can be executed. A split-pane divider that field name in descending order. You can specify which view (Appliances, Devices, Sites,... buttons: Resync and Configure Appliance appear at any time. Adding a Remote Console Switch (Dell or Avocent) In addition to the Dell Remote Console Switch, the RCS software can resize the Explorer window at the bottom of adding a Remote Console Switch to your RCS software database, you start the application, the Explorer window opens...
Customizing the Window Display You can also be prompted to select the vendor and product type for the switch you can be executed. A split-pane divider that field name in descending order. You can specify which view (Appliances, Devices, Sites,... buttons: Resync and Configure Appliance appear at any time. Adding a Remote Console Switch (Dell or Avocent) In addition to the Dell Remote Console Switch, the RCS software can resize the Explorer window at the bottom of adding a Remote Console Switch to your RCS software database, you start the application, the Explorer window opens...
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... either an IPv4 or an IPv6 address. For each vendor, the supported product names appear in the Product list, select Other. The Product Type dialog box appears and prompts you add a Remote Console Switch. Product Type Dialog Box 3 Select a Vendor. New - Select a product. Remote Console Switch from the Product list. 18 Basic Software Operation NOTE: Each dialog box in the...
... either an IPv4 or an IPv6 address. For each vendor, the supported product names appear in the Product list, select Other. The Product Type dialog box appears and prompts you add a Remote Console Switch. Product Type Dialog Box 3 Select a Vendor. New - Select a product. Remote Console Switch from the Product list. 18 Basic Software Operation NOTE: Each dialog box in the...
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...: 1 Select File - Click the New Remote Console Switch task button. Remote Console Switch from the Explorer menu. -or- Your Remote Console Switch should now appear in the Unit Selector pane. New - The New Remote Console Switch wizard appears. 2 Click Next to select the Remote Console Switch vendor and product. 20 Basic Software Operation The Product Type dialog box appears and prompts you...
...: 1 Select File - Click the New Remote Console Switch task button. Remote Console Switch from the Explorer menu. -or- Your Remote Console Switch should now appear in the Unit Selector pane. New - The New Remote Console Switch wizard appears. 2 Click Next to select the Remote Console Switch vendor and product. 20 Basic Software Operation The Product Type dialog box appears and prompts you...
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...:0:0:0:0:33 notation or compressed FD00:172:12::33 notation. Dell recommends that IP addresses be available in the Product list the next time you wish to the network. Once this switch is not available in the Product list. If the Remote Console Switch model you add a Remote Console Switch. 4 Click Next. 5 You are connected to add is discovered...
...:0:0:0:0:33 notation or compressed FD00:172:12::33 notation. Dell recommends that IP addresses be available in the Product list the next time you wish to the network. Once this switch is not available in the Product list. If the Remote Console Switch model you add a Remote Console Switch. 4 Click Next. 5 You are connected to add is discovered...
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... well as all SIP and Avocent IQ module EIDs retrieved from the Remote Console Switch and the tiered switches to which they are connected, if any. Select the product and then click Next. 8 The Configuring Remote Console Switch window appears to , delete, or modify the list. If the configuration was successfully configured. Figure 3-5. You may add...
... well as all SIP and Avocent IQ module EIDs retrieved from the Remote Console Switch and the tiered switches to which they are connected, if any. Select the product and then click Next. 8 The Configuring Remote Console Switch window appears to , delete, or modify the list. If the configuration was successfully configured. Figure 3-5. You may add...
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...systems, using the Control Panel, 10 To view or change the default browser, 36 Product list, 21 Q Quick setup appliances 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,...
...systems, using the Control Panel, 10 To view or change the default browser, 36 Product list, 21 Q Quick setup appliances 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,...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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...entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your computer. Model Console Switch October 2004 All rights reserved. disclaims any manner... whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. OSCAR is subject to avoid the problem...
...entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your computer. Model Console Switch October 2004 All rights reserved. disclaims any manner... whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. OSCAR is subject to avoid the problem...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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Contents 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits 7 SIP Intelligent Module 7 Multiplatform Support 8 OSCAR Graphical User Interface 8 Security 8 Video 8 Plug and Play 8 FLASH Upgradable 9 Tiering Expansion 9 Safety Precautions 9 General 10 Rack Mounting of Systems 11 2 Installation Getting Started 13 Supplied with the Console Switch 13 Additional Items Needed 13 Rack Mounting Your Console Switch Unit 13 To install...
Contents 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits 7 SIP Intelligent Module 7 Multiplatform Support 8 OSCAR Graphical User Interface 8 Security 8 Video 8 Plug and Play 8 FLASH Upgradable 9 Tiering Expansion 9 Safety Precautions 9 General 10 Rack Mounting of Systems 11 2 Installation Getting Started 13 Supplied with the Console Switch 13 Additional Items Needed 13 Rack Mounting Your Console Switch Unit 13 To install...
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... any attached servers whereas the 16-port switch allows two simultaneous users to expand your Console Switch system. Console Switch SIP Intelligent Module SIPs allow direct KVM connectivity to add capacity as your Console Switch. 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The 8-Port and 16-port Dell™ Console Switches integrate keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible...
... any attached servers whereas the 16-port switch allows two simultaneous users to expand your Console Switch system. Console Switch SIP Intelligent Module SIPs allow direct KVM connectivity to add capacity as your Console Switch. 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The 8-Port and 16-port Dell™ Console Switches integrate keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible...
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...to switch easily across platforms. OSCAR Graphical User Interface The Console Switch uses the OSCAR interface, which automates configuration of the monitor and is entered to reactivate the system. Achieve resolutions of cable separating your system with the VESA DDC2B standard. 8 Product Overview... 1200 with these modules allows you to configure your Console Switch support PS/2 and USB server environments. Video The Console Switch provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Multiplatform Support The SIPs available with a 100-...
...to switch easily across platforms. OSCAR Graphical User Interface The Console Switch uses the OSCAR interface, which automates configuration of the monitor and is entered to reactivate the system. Achieve resolutions of cable separating your system with the VESA DDC2B standard. 8 Product Overview... 1200 with these modules allows you to configure your Console Switch support PS/2 and USB server environments. Video The Console Switch provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Multiplatform Support The SIPs available with a 100-...
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... be useful for inventory purposes, or for management station to uniquely identify the manufacturer, model, product version and firmware version of the Remote Console Switch. Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 218 Figure D-1. Dell Remote Console Switch MIB Structure MIB Groups Product ID Group (dsProductID) 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1 Product ID group objects are shown in Table D-1. The primary purpose of the...
... be useful for inventory purposes, or for management station to uniquely identify the manufacturer, model, product version and firmware version of the Remote Console Switch. Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 218 Figure D-1. Dell Remote Console Switch MIB Structure MIB Groups Product ID Group (dsProductID) 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1 Product ID group objects are shown in Table D-1. The primary purpose of the...
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....00 in.) Weight 3.6 kg (8 lb) without cables Heat Dissipation 92 BTU/Hr Airflow 8 cfm Appendix F: Technical Specifications 253 F Appendix F: Technical Specifications Table F-1. 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 16 Types Dell PS/2 and USB SIP modules.
....00 in.) Weight 3.6 kg (8 lb) without cables Heat Dissipation 92 BTU/Hr Airflow 8 cfm Appendix F: Technical Specifications 253 F Appendix F: Technical Specifications Table F-1. 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 16 Types Dell PS/2 and USB SIP modules.
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..., MIC (BCC), SASO, TUV-GS, IRAM, FCC, ICES, VCCI, SoNCAP, SABS, Bellis, FIS/ Kvalitet, Koncar, CKT, INSM, Ukrtest, STZ Table F-2. 2321DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 32 Types Dell PS/2 and USB SIP modules. Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Analog...
..., MIC (BCC), SASO, TUV-GS, IRAM, FCC, ICES, VCCI, SoNCAP, SABS, Bellis, FIS/ Kvalitet, Koncar, CKT, INSM, Ukrtest, STZ Table F-2. 2321DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 32 Types Dell PS/2 and USB SIP modules. Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Analog...
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Table F-2. 2321DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Network Configuration Port Number 1 Type Serial RS-232 Connector RJ-45 Analog Port Sets Number 1 Type PS/2, USB, VGA and ACI Connectors PS/2 miniDIN, ...
Table F-2. 2321DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Network Configuration Port Number 1 Type Serial RS-232 Connector RJ-45 Analog Port Sets Number 1 Type PS/2, USB, VGA and ACI Connectors PS/2 miniDIN, ...
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EU, N (Nemko), GOST, C-Tick, NOM / NYCE, MIC (BCC), SASO, TUV-GS, IRAM, FCC, ICES, VCCI, SoNCAP, SABS, Bellis, FIS/ Kvalitet, Koncar, CKT, INSM, Ukrtest, STZ Appendix F: Technical Specifications 256 Table F-2. 2321DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Temperature 0o to 50o Celsius (32o to 122o Fahrenheit) operating -20o to 60o Celsius (-4o to 140o Fahrenheit) nonoperating Humidity 20 to 80% noncondensing operating 5 to 95% noncondensing nonoperating Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings UL / cUL, CE -
EU, N (Nemko), GOST, C-Tick, NOM / NYCE, MIC (BCC), SASO, TUV-GS, IRAM, FCC, ICES, VCCI, SoNCAP, SABS, Bellis, FIS/ Kvalitet, Koncar, CKT, INSM, Ukrtest, STZ Appendix F: Technical Specifications 256 Table F-2. 2321DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Temperature 0o to 50o Celsius (32o to 122o Fahrenheit) operating -20o to 60o Celsius (-4o to 140o Fahrenheit) nonoperating Humidity 20 to 80% noncondensing operating 5 to 95% noncondensing nonoperating Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings UL / cUL, CE -