Dell Console Switch manual Assigning Device Types, Devices Dialog Box

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5Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes. -or-

Click X or press <Escape> to exit the dialog box without saving changes.

NOTE: If a SIP has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default name.

Assigning Device Types

While the appliance automatically discovers legacy KVM switches, you will need to specify the number of ports on the legacy switch in the Devices dialog box. You will see an indication of the switch type such as Sw-8or Sw-24appear in the Type category for the tiered switch. Select the switch from the list. The Modify button displays, allowing you to assign it the appropriate number of ports.

NOTE: The Modify button will only be available if a configurable switch is selected.

To access the Devices dialog box:

1Press <Print Screen> to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears.

2Click Setup - Devices. The Devices dialog box appears.

Figure 3-5. Devices Dialog Box

When the Console Switch discovers a legacy switch, the port numbering changes to accommodate each server under that switch. For example, if the switch is connected to ARI port 6, the switch port is listed as 06 and each server under it is numbered sequentially 06-01, 06-02 and so on.

To assign a device type:

1In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number.

2Click Modify. The Device Modify dialog box appears.

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