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... can be identified by a unique name and port number, enabling you to protect the system with a 3-m (9.8-ft) cable. 2 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide The USB switch cable is entered to reactivate the system. Servers can achieve resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 with a screen saver password... VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. PS/2 Switch Cable USB Switch Cable Figure 1.1: PS/2 Switch Cable and USB Switch Cable OSCAR Graphical User Interface The console switch uses the OSCAR interface, which features intuitive menus to assign a unique server name. After a userdefined time, the ...
... can be identified by a unique name and port number, enabling you to protect the system with a 3-m (9.8-ft) cable. 2 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide The USB switch cable is entered to reactivate the system. Servers can achieve resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 with a screen saver password... VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. PS/2 Switch Cable USB Switch Cable Figure 1.1: PS/2 Switch Cable and USB Switch Cable OSCAR Graphical User Interface The console switch uses the OSCAR interface, which features intuitive menus to assign a unique server name. After a userdefined time, the ...
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4 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Earlier-model Switch (tiered) Switch Cable (tiered) Console Switch (tiered) Rack of Servers Critical Server Local User B Console Switch (main) Local User A Figure 1.2: Example of a Console Switch Configuration Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect the system and working environment from potential damage.
4 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Earlier-model Switch (tiered) Switch Cable (tiered) Console Switch (tiered) Rack of Servers Critical Server Local User B Console Switch (main) Local User A Figure 1.2: Example of a Console Switch Configuration Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect the system and working environment from potential damage.
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... Operate the console switch only from radiators and heat sources. If the console switch gets wet, see the appropriate section in the troubleshooting guide or contact the trained service provider. • Use the console switch only with a lightning bolt might expose you to electrical shock. ...components. Also, do not block cooling vents. • Do not spill food or liquids on the electrical ratings label. 6 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide General • Observe and follow service markings. • Do not service any of the following conditions occur, unplug the console...
... Operate the console switch only from radiators and heat sources. If the console switch gets wet, see the appropriate section in the troubleshooting guide or contact the trained service provider. • Use the console switch only with a lightning bolt might expose you to electrical shock. ...components. Also, do not block cooling vents. • Do not spill food or liquids on the electrical ratings label. 6 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide General • Observe and follow service markings. • Do not service any of the following conditions occur, unplug the console...
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... screws on each mounting bracket. 3. Insert the combination hex-head screws through the slots in the bracket and the holes in .) apart. 10 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 4. Figure 2.1: Console Switch vertical installation Horizontal installation in the 1 U rack mounting space NOTE: The filler panel must be placed in front of each...
... screws on each mounting bracket. 3. Insert the combination hex-head screws through the slots in the bracket and the holes in .) apart. 10 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 4. Figure 2.1: Console Switch vertical installation Horizontal installation in the 1 U rack mounting space NOTE: The filler panel must be placed in front of each...
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... console switch. 4. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for all servers you will be connected to the console switch. 3. Locate the switch cable for the console switch. 2. 12 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Local User B (2x16 model only) ACI Port Configuration Port (for updating firmware) Console Switch ARI Ports Servers 2-16 Local...
... console switch. 4. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for all servers you will be connected to the console switch. 3. Locate the switch cable for the console switch. 2. 12 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Local User B (2x16 model only) ACI Port Configuration Port (for updating firmware) Console Switch ARI Ports Servers 2-16 Local...
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14 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide NOTE: As shown in Figure 2.4, only the local user A has an ACI port that will connect the ... the console switch must be used for all additional (secondary) tiered console switches you want to local user A of local user A on the main console switch server list in the previous "Installing the Console Switch" section. 2....Earlier-model Switches Earlier-model Switch NetBAY™ 1x4 Console Switch NetBAY 2x8 Console Switch Option Part Number 09N4290 09N4291 Adding Earlier-model Switches You can be at the top level of the 16 RJ-45 (ARI...
14 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide NOTE: As shown in Figure 2.4, only the local user A has an ACI port that will connect the ... the console switch must be used for all additional (secondary) tiered console switches you want to local user A of local user A on the main console switch server list in the previous "Installing the Console Switch" section. 2....Earlier-model Switches Earlier-model Switch NetBAY™ 1x4 Console Switch NetBAY 2x8 Console Switch Option Part Number 09N4290 09N4291 Adding Earlier-model Switches You can be at the top level of the 16 RJ-45 (ARI...
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Configuring the Console Switch System With the console switch system, you can auto detect and configure each port on the back of the console switch. Chapter 3 provides detailed instructions about naming customization and OSCAR interface setup and configuration. Locate the port set labeled B. 4. 16 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 2. For the 2x16 console switch, repeat steps 1 and 2 for easy identification. Connect these peripherals devices to their respective ports. 3. Bundle and label the cables for the local port set labeled A on the console switch.
Configuring the Console Switch System With the console switch system, you can auto detect and configure each port on the back of the console switch. Chapter 3 provides detailed instructions about naming customization and OSCAR interface setup and configuration. Locate the port set labeled B. 4. 16 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 2. For the 2x16 console switch, repeat steps 1 and 2 for easy identification. Connect these peripherals devices to their respective ports. 3. Bundle and label the cables for the local port set labeled A on the console switch.
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... table describes the status symbols. Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols Symbol Description The switch cable is being accessed by the indicated user channel (green channel letter). The server is tiered through a console switch. The server and the console switch are online and have...The switch cable is offline or is not operating properly (yellow circle). The server is tiered through a console switch. 18 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.1: Example of the servers in the system is indicated in any place you see Print Screen throughout this installation and...
... table describes the status symbols. Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols Symbol Description The switch cable is being accessed by the indicated user channel (green channel letter). The server is tiered through a console switch. The server and the console switch are online and have...The switch cable is offline or is not operating properly (yellow circle). The server is tiered through a console switch. 18 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.1: Example of the servers in the system is indicated in any place you see Print Screen throughout this installation and...
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... number and press Enter. -orIf the display order of the server list is by name (Name button is selected. 20 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 4. Closes the current window without saving changes and returns to line in the Main window and exits the OSCAR interface. Immediately... disconnects the user from line to the previous one . F1 Esc Alt+Hotkey Alt+X Opens the Help screen for editing and ...
... number and press Enter. -orIf the display order of the server list is by name (Name button is selected. 20 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 4. Closes the current window without saving changes and returns to line in the Main window and exits the OSCAR interface. Immediately... disconnects the user from line to the previous one . F1 Esc Alt+Hotkey Alt+X Opens the Help screen for editing and ...
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... even if you move the cable or server to launch the OSCAR interface. Names. Accessing the Names window 1. The Names window opens. 22 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.2: Setup Window Assigning server names Use the Names window to identify individual servers by name rather than by the switch. The Main...
... even if you move the cable or server to launch the OSCAR interface. Names. Accessing the Names window 1. The Names window opens. 22 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.2: Setup Window Assigning server names Use the Names window to identify individual servers by name rather than by the switch. The Main...
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... under it would be listed as 06 and each server under that switch. The Devices window opens. The Device Modify window opens. 24 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Accessing the Devices window 1. The Main window opens. 2. For example, if the switch is connected to ARI port 6, the switch port would be...
... under it would be listed as 06 and each server under that switch. The Devices window opens. The Device Modify window opens. 24 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Accessing the Devices window 1. The Main window opens. 2. For example, if the switch is connected to ARI port 6, the switch port would be...
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Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on the desktop. Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems. Flag indicating that the user is enabled. The Main window opens. 2. Click Setup - The Flag window opens. Use the Flag window to configure the flag...mode. Press Print Screen. To perform a soft switch, see "Soft switching" on page 19. Accessing the Flag window 1. 26 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Setting a Screen Delay Time enables you to change the flag color, opacity, display time, and location on the desktop and shows the...
Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on the desktop. Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems. Flag indicating that the user is enabled. The Main window opens. 2. Click Setup - The Flag window opens. Use the Flag window to configure the flag...mode. Press Print Screen. To perform a soft switch, see "Soft switching" on page 19. Accessing the Flag window 1. 26 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Setting a Screen Delay Time enables you to change the flag color, opacity, display time, and location on the desktop and shows the...
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... contain alphanumeric characters, are : A to Z, a to z, 0 to launch the OSCAR interface. In the Repeat field, type the password again and press Enter. 4. 28 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Setting console switch security The OSCAR interface enables you to lock the console switch with password protection, set or change the password, and...
... contain alphanumeric characters, are : A to Z, a to z, 0 to launch the OSCAR interface. In the Repeat field, type the password again and press Enter. 4. 28 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Setting console switch security The OSCAR interface enables you to lock the console switch with password protection, set or change the password, and...
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... information, see "Appendix A: Firmware Updgrades." 1. Click Commands - The top half of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server; Click OK. Display Versions. The Version window opens. 30 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 5. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the...
... information, see "Appendix A: Firmware Updgrades." 1. Click Commands - The top half of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server; Click OK. Display Versions. The Version window opens. 30 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 5. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the...
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... Main window opens. 2. Device Reset. You can be able to 16 servers, specifying which the servers are reset. 4. The Scan window opens. 32 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Resetting a switch cable 1. The Cable Version window opens. 5. Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse If a keyboard or mouse locks up to reestablish operation of...
... Main window opens. 2. Device Reset. You can be able to 16 servers, specifying which the servers are reset. 4. The Scan window opens. 32 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Resetting a switch cable 1. The Cable Version window opens. 5. Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse If a keyboard or mouse locks up to reestablish operation of...
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...simultaneously control more than one server per ARI port. Press Print Screen. The Main window opens. 2. Click Setup - Broadcast. 34 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.15: Commands Window 3. Scanning will begin when the Main window or flag is not open. The Main window opens. 2.... Click Commands. Broadcasting to Servers The local user can broadcast to up to make sure that all selected servers receive identical...
...simultaneously control more than one server per ARI port. Press Print Screen. The Main window opens. 2. Click Setup - Broadcast. 34 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.15: Commands Window 3. Scanning will begin when the Main window or flag is not open. The Main window opens. 2.... Click Commands. Broadcasting to Servers The local user can broadcast to up to make sure that all selected servers receive identical...
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... console switch enables you can also enable or disable the Share mode and specify the time-out period. The Main window opens. 2. 36 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.17: Broadcast Enable Window 5. Turning broadcasting off From the Commands window, clear the Broadcast Enable check box. Select Preemptive (default setting) to...
... console switch enables you can also enable or disable the Share mode and specify the time-out period. The Main window opens. 2. 36 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide Figure 3.17: Broadcast Enable Window 5. Turning broadcasting off From the Commands window, clear the Broadcast Enable check box. Select Preemptive (default setting) to...
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Select the keyboard country code for the Sun servers. Figure 3.20: Keyboard Warning Window 4. Click OK on the Keyboard Warning window to save the keyboard country code setting. Click OK. The Keyboard Warning window opens. 38 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 3.
Select the keyboard country code for the Sun servers. Figure 3.20: Keyboard Warning Window 4. Click OK on the Keyboard Warning window to save the keyboard country code setting. Click OK. The Keyboard Warning window opens. 38 IBM Console Switch Installation and User's Guide 3.