Dell Console Switch manual Multiplatform Support, Oscar Graphical User Interface, Security, Video

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Multiplatform Support

The SIPs available with your Console Switch support PS/2 and USB server environments. PS/2, USB, Sun, and serial cabling options are also available using Avocent™ AVRIQ intelligent cables. Using the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR®) graphical user interface in conjunction with these modules allows you to switch easily across platforms.

OSCAR Graphical User Interface

The Console Switch uses the OSCAR interface, which features intuitive menus to configure your switch system and select computers. Computers can be identified by unique name, EID or port number, allowing you to assign unique server names.

Security

The OSCAR interface allows you to protect your system with a screen saver password. After a user- defined time, the screen saver mode engages, and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is entered to reactivate the system.

Video

The Console Switch provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. Achieve resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 with a 10-foot cable and up to 800 x 600 with a 100-foot cable. Resolutions will vary depending upon the length of cable separating your switch and servers.

Table 1-1. SIP Resolution and Refresh Rates

Maximum Resolution

Refresh Rate

Video Type

 

 

 

720 x 400

70 Hz

VGA

640 x 480

60 Hz

VGA

 

 

 

640 x 480

72 Hz

VESA

 

 

 

640 x 480

75 Hz

VESA

 

 

 

800 x 600

56 Hz

VESA

 

 

 

800 x 600

60 Hz

VESA

 

 

 

800 x 600

72 Hz

VESA

 

 

 

800 x 600

75 Hz

VESA

 

 

 

1024 x 768

60 Hz

VESA

 

 

 

1024 x 768

70 Hz

VESA

 

 

 

1024 x 768

75 Hz

VESA

 

 

 

Plug and Play

The Console Switch also supports Display Data Channel (DDC) Plug and Play, which automates configuration of the monitor and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard.

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Product Overview

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Contents Console Switch Installer/User’s Guide Model Console Switch October Contents Appendix B Technical Specifications AppendicesFigures Tables Console Switch SIP Intelligent ModuleMultiplatform Support Oscar Graphical User InterfaceSecurity VideoTiering Expansion Safety PrecautionsFlash Upgradable General Rack Mounting of Systems Product Overview Additional Items Needed Supplied with the Console SwitchGetting Started Installing the Console Switch Console Switch Horizontal InstallationBasic Console Switch Configuration Tiering Console Switches Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch Adding Legacy Switches Legacy Switch Support Legacy Product Model NumbersTo add a legacy KVM switch Setting Up Your Console Switch System Controlling Your System at the Local User Ports Viewing and Selecting Ports and ServersViewing the Status of Your Switch Oscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescriptionSoft Switching Selecting ServersNavigating the Oscar Interface Oscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does ThisConfiguring Oscar Interface Menus OK buttonSetup Dialog Box Assigning Server NamesNames Dialog Box Assigning Device Types Devices Dialog BoxChanging the Display Behavior Device Modify Dialog BoxControlling the Status Flag Oscar Status Flags FlagDescriptionFlag Dialog Box Setting Console Security Set Position FlagSelect Enable Screen Saver Displaying Version Information 11. Version Dialog Box Resetting a SIP 13. SIP Version Dialog BoxResetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 14. SIP Version Dialog Box15. Commands Dialog Box Scanning Your System16. Scan Dialog Box Running System Diagnostics 17. Commands Dialog Box18. Diagnostics Dialog Box Diagnostic Test Details Description19. Diagnostics Warning Message Box Broadcasting to Servers20. Broadcast Dialog Box Changing Your Switch Mode 16-port Console Switch Only 21. Broadcast Enable Dialog BoxSelect either Preemptive or Cooperative as your switch mode Basic Operation Appendix a Flash Upgrades Upgrading the Console SwitchItems Needed for the Upgrade Upgrading FirmwarePossible Error Conditions Upgrading the SIP SIP Status Dialog BoxClick SIP to view individual SIP version information SIP Version Dialog Box Appendix B Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Server PortsUpdate Port DimensionsTechnical Specifications Japanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals Appendix C NotificationsUSA Notification Canadian Notification Agency Approvals GS GOST-R Vcci CCC SasoAppendices Index Tiering, 9 Version Information Displaying