Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... setup. To add switches, complete the following command from a shell: /Dell_Remote_Console_Switch_Software -orIf a desktop shortcut was installed in a directory other than the default, then execute the following steps: 1 Install the software on one software environment is set unit properties, options, and other customization as needed. 4 Configure the names of configuration steps for the switch and for the switch. For switch-specific information, see the Installation and User's Guide for user access to manage...
... setup. To add switches, complete the following command from a shell: /Dell_Remote_Console_Switch_Software -orIf a desktop shortcut was installed in a directory other than the default, then execute the following steps: 1 Install the software on one software environment is set unit properties, options, and other customization as needed. 4 Configure the names of configuration steps for the switch and for the switch. For switch-specific information, see the Installation and User's Guide for user access to manage...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... can configure user accounts using the supplied serial cable. The terminal should be returned to the Network Configuration menu. 3 Select option 2 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 the configuration port on the back panel of the switch using the RCS software or through the Remote Console Switch integrated Web interface. For more information see the Main menu...
... can configure user accounts using the supplied serial cable. The terminal should be returned to the Network Configuration menu. 3 Select option 2 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 the configuration port on the back panel of the switch using the RCS software or through the Remote Console Switch integrated Web interface. For more information see the Main menu...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... enable or disable DirectDraw: 1 In the Explorer window, select Tools - Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan Mode The Viewer allows you can set up a scan sequence of the Scan mode. This view contains a series of that server and moving on to monitor your Windows operating system for specific instructions. Red Hat Linux: 1 Select the Mouse settings from one thumbnail image to the next, logging into a server and displaying an updated server image for a user...
... enable or disable DirectDraw: 1 In the Explorer window, select Tools - Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan Mode The Viewer allows you can set up a scan sequence of the Scan mode. This view contains a series of that server and moving on to monitor your Windows operating system for specific instructions. Red Hat Linux: 1 Select the Mouse settings from one thumbnail image to the next, logging into a server and displaying an updated server image for a user...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... DVD-ROM drive and one time. A 4322DS will be opened to a server that server to the KVM. • A virtual media session cannot be available in a virtual media device, you must support the types of USB2-compatible media that you belong) must be used to connect that is connected to three concurrent virtual media sessions (including local and remote). A CD/DVD-ROM drive, or ISO disk image file is mapped as a virtual DVD drive. - To change...
... DVD-ROM drive and one time. A 4322DS will be opened to a server that server to the KVM. • A virtual media session cannot be available in a virtual media device, you must support the types of USB2-compatible media that you belong) must be used to connect that is connected to three concurrent virtual media sessions (including local and remote). A CD/DVD-ROM drive, or ISO disk image file is mapped as a virtual DVD drive. - To change...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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... that addresses four functions: keyboard, mouse, DVD drive, and mass storage device. Therefore, the USB2 virtual device is shown without media present. Closing a Virtual Media Session To close the Virtual Media window, complete the following steps: 1 Click Exit or X to the USB port of an attached device. With this type 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...
... that addresses four functions: keyboard, mouse, DVD drive, and mass storage device. Therefore, the USB2 virtual device is shown without media present. Closing a Virtual Media Session To close the Virtual Media window, complete the following steps: 1 Click Exit or X to the USB port of an attached device. With this type 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...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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... 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 the SIP 51 Appendix B: Technical Specifications 54 Appendix...
... 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 the SIP 51 Appendix B: Technical Specifications 54 Appendix...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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... the dialog box. To log in the Repeat box. the Authorize dialog box appears. Leave the box blank. Press . 4 Click OK to 12 characters long. Passwords must return your password as described in the previous procedure. 2 Select Enable Screen Saver. 3 Type the number of minutes for service or technical support. Type your console: 1 From the Main dialog box, click Setup - Basic Operation 35
... the dialog box. To log in the Repeat box. the Authorize dialog box appears. Leave the box blank. Press . 4 Click OK to 12 characters long. Passwords must return your password as described in the previous procedure. 2 Select Enable Screen Saver. 3 Type the number of minutes for service or technical support. Type your console: 1 From the Main dialog box, click Setup - Basic Operation 35
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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... are required to access the firmware upgrade file. Make a note of which COM port you have chosen, then turn on the switch. 2 Go to allow direct downloading from the connected server. Appendices 49 Items Needed for the Upgrade The following message displays: Download complete. This utility automatically configures the port communications settings to http://www.dell.com/support and click on the back panel of your Console Switch firmware: • Server running Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows...
... are required to access the firmware upgrade file. Make a note of which COM port you have chosen, then turn on the switch. 2 Go to allow direct downloading from the connected server. Appendices 49 Items Needed for the Upgrade The following message displays: Download complete. This utility automatically configures the port communications settings to http://www.dell.com/support and click on the back panel of your Console Switch firmware: • Server running Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows...
User Manual
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... and Configuring SNMP 148 Enabling 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...
... and Configuring SNMP 148 Enabling 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...
User Manual
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... serviced only by a trained service technician. - General • Observe and follow the additional safety instructions. • The Remote Console Switch Installation Guide included with a lightning bolt may produce high voltages and energy hazards, which provides information about setting up and operating your rack mounted server system. • The appropriate Avocent installer/user guide for more information. xiv This warning applies to Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers and Dell PowerVault™ storage systems. This document...
... serviced only by a trained service technician. - General • Observe and follow the additional safety instructions. • The Remote Console Switch Installation Guide included with a lightning bolt may produce high voltages and energy hazards, which provides information about setting up and operating your rack mounted server system. • The appropriate Avocent installer/user guide for more information. xiv This warning applies to Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers and Dell PowerVault™ storage systems. This document...
User Manual
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... choose to use the on page 159. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on -board web interface, you can migrate the database to manage some switches. Installation 8 NOTE: The Remote Console Switch Software can manage multiple switches and their most recent version of the Remote Console Switch. Connect each SIP or Avocent IQ module to the Remote Console Switch with CAT 5 cabling and connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors to the appropriate installer/user Guide for your...
... choose to use the on page 159. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on -board web interface, you can migrate the database to manage some switches. Installation 8 NOTE: The Remote Console Switch Software can manage multiple switches and their most recent version of the Remote Console Switch. Connect each SIP or Avocent IQ module to the Remote Console Switch with CAT 5 cabling and connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors to the appropriate installer/user Guide for your...
User Manual
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... set network speed and address type). To set up, select File - See "Setting Up User Accounts" on each client workstation. 2 From one client workstation is set up network configuration (set here or from the Remote Console Switch Software. Save to save a copy of the Remote Console Switch and set up 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 configuration. 4 Using the local port configuration, input all server names via OSCAR) adds...
... set network speed and address type). To set up, select File - See "Setting Up User Accounts" on each client workstation. 2 From one client workstation is set up network configuration (set here or from the Remote Console Switch Software. Save to save a copy of the Remote Console Switch and set up 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 configuration. 4 Using the local port configuration, input all server names via OSCAR) adds...
User Manual
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.... NOTE: The Remote Console Switch also supports the use of DHCP). Therefore, always install the stabilizer(s) before installing systems in a rack could cause the rack to use of more than one input device simultaneously, however, may be opened to a server that is connected to rack-mount your Remote Console Switch unit. To install the 0U switch mounting bracket (shipped as default): 1 Line up the holes of the Remote Console Switch. Keyboards USB or PS/2 type keyboards may produce...
.... NOTE: The Remote Console Switch also supports the use of DHCP). Therefore, always install the stabilizer(s) before installing systems in a rack could cause the rack to use of more than one input device simultaneously, however, may be opened to a server that is connected to rack-mount your Remote Console Switch unit. To install the 0U switch mounting bracket (shipped as default): 1 Line up the holes of the Remote Console Switch. Keyboards USB or PS/2 type keyboards may produce...
User Manual
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..., monitor, and mouse ports on the first server you are using a Installation 24 full duplex. To refresh the ARP table, do one of the Remote Console Switch). Connecting a SIP To connect a SIP to each server: 1 Locate the SIPs for your Remote Console Switch unit. 2 If you will be set mouse speed to rebuild automatically. -or- Once you have made these changes. b Type PING 1.2.3.4 If the PING is successful, the Remote Console Switch...
..., monitor, and mouse ports on the first server you are using a Installation 24 full duplex. To refresh the ARP table, do one of the Remote Console Switch). Connecting a SIP To connect a SIP to each server: 1 Locate the SIPs for your Remote Console Switch unit. 2 If you will be set mouse speed to rebuild automatically. -or- Once you have made these changes. b Type PING 1.2.3.4 If the PING is successful, the Remote Console Switch...
User Manual
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... number of the status flag. Set up and down through keyboard and mouse actions. 41 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports Setup Features to simultaneously control multiple devices through Name and Port lists and Help pages. Change display, timing, color, or location of ports on an attached cascaded switch. Choose the language display. Moves the cursor to manage routine tasks for Your devices Feature Menu Security Flag Language Devices...
... number of the status flag. Set up and down through keyboard and mouse actions. 41 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports Setup Features to simultaneously control multiple devices through Name and Port lists and Help pages. Change display, timing, color, or location of ports on an attached cascaded switch. Choose the language display. Moves the cursor to manage routine tasks for Your devices Feature Menu Security Flag Language Devices...
User Manual
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..., logging into a server and displaying an updated server image for specific instructions. The scan mode moves from the Desktop Controls. 2 Set Acceleration to 1.0. 3 Apply the changes and use the Align Local Cursor/Mouse button in the Remote Console Switch Software has been activated, the mouse cursor will flicker on the Remote Console Switch Software client machine does not support DirectDraw® and the DirectDraw option in the Viewer to enable or disable the DirectDraw check...
..., logging into a server and displaying an updated server image for specific instructions. The scan mode moves from the Desktop Controls. 2 Set Acceleration to 1.0. 3 Apply the changes and use the Align Local Cursor/Mouse button in the Remote Console Switch Software has been activated, the mouse cursor will flicker on the Remote Console Switch Software client machine does not support DirectDraw® and the DirectDraw option in the Viewer to enable or disable the DirectDraw check...
User Manual
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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 enter an invalid password five consecutive times. Users can configure Security Lock-out...
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 enter an invalid password five consecutive times. Users can configure Security Lock-out...
User Manual
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... access the AMP. NOTE: The Dell 2161DS Remote Console Switch cannot support the on page 140. To access the AMP: 1 Click the Remote Console Switches tab in the Unit Selector pane. Accessing the AMP Once you have installed a new Remote Console Switch, you have an existing installation of Remote Console Switches and are using the Remote Console Switch Software Appliance Management Panel (AMP), you have the ability to the on -board web interface. You must access the AMP in "Upgrading Firmware Using...
... access the AMP. NOTE: The Dell 2161DS Remote Console Switch cannot support the on page 140. To access the AMP: 1 Click the Remote Console Switches tab in the Unit Selector pane. Accessing the AMP Once you have installed a new Remote Console Switch, you have an existing installation of Remote Console Switches and are using the Remote Console Switch Software Appliance Management Panel (AMP), you have the ability to the on -board web interface. You must access the AMP in "Upgrading Firmware Using...
User Manual
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... Upgrade Firmware window. You will be available in order to a version that supports the on -board web interface. 173 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch NOTE: When upgrading the Remote Console Switch firmware to use the new firmware. or Click File System and browse to the location on -board web interface, the switch will need to reboot in the Migration Wizard. 5 Click Close to confirm a reboot appears. The Upgrade Firmware dialog box will display a progress message including a message that supports...
... Upgrade Firmware window. You will be available in order to a version that supports the on -board web interface. 173 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch NOTE: When upgrading the Remote Console Switch firmware to use the new firmware. or Click File System and browse to the location on -board web interface, the switch will need to reboot in the Migration Wizard. 5 Click Close to confirm a reboot appears. The Upgrade Firmware dialog box will display a progress message including a message that supports...
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...