Dell manual Access Via Network Connection, Example 2161DS Console Switch Configuration

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Access Via Network Connection

No special software or drivers are required on the attached computers. Users access the 2161DS Console Switch unit and all attached systems via Ethernet from a PC running the Remote Console Switch Software application. This software resides on the user PC only. User PCs can be located anywhere a valid network connection exists. The 2161DS Console Switch unit can be configured on a separate network from your data network, allowing access to your servers even if your applications network is down.

Figure 1-1. Example 2161DS Console Switch Configuration

Point and Click Control With the Remote Console Switch Software

The Remote Console Switch Software is a cross-platform management application that allows you to view and control the 2161DS Console Switch and all attached servers. The Remote Console Switch Software provides secure appliance-based authentication, data transfers, and username/password storage. By utilizing an Explorer-like interface for navigation with an intuitive split-screen interface, this software provides you with a single point of access for your entire system. From here, you can manage the 2161DS Console Switch, install a new 2161DS Console Switch unit or launch a video session to a system server. Multiple servers can be accessed by one user. Each additional computer's video will appear in a separate program window.

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Contents Hardware and Oscar User’s Guide Model 2161DS Console Switch July Contents Terminal Operations Figures Device Modify Dialog Box Tables Contents SIP Intelligent Cabling Features and BenefitsInteroperability with Avocent Avriq Intelligent Cabling Access Via Network Connection Example 2161DS Console Switch ConfigurationSafety Precautions Interoperability with Avocent A1000R/A2000R SwitchesGeneral Rack Mounting of Systems LAN OptionsProduct Overview Installation Getting StartedSetting Up Your Network Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console SwitchVerification of Ethernet/Computer Connections OU Mounting Bracket Installation Installing the 2161DS Console Switch Unit IU InstallationBasic 2161DS Console Switch Configuration Network Configuration Menu Video Optimization Mouse AccelerationConnecting a SIP Adding a PEM OptionalDS Console Switch Configuration With a PEM Adding a Cascade Switch Optional PEM Rack InstallationConnecting to the Network DS Console Switch Configuration With a Cascade Switch10 U Cable Arm Side View Installing Remote Console Switch Software Adding ServersInstallation Controlling Your System at the Analog Port Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers15. Example of Configured Main Dialog Box Soft Switching Selecting ServersOscar Navigation Basics Keyboard and Mouse Navigation This Keystroke Does thisConfiguring Oscar 16. Setup Dialog BoxAssigning Server Names 17. Names Dialog Box18. Name Modify Dialog Box Assigning Device Types 19. Devices Dialog BoxChanging the Display Behavior Oscar21. Menu Dialog Box Controlling the Status Flag Oscar Status Flags Description22. Flag Dialog Box Setting Console Security 24. Security Dialog BoxSelect Enable Screen Saver Viewing and Disconnecting Users 25. User Status Dialog Box Preemption Running System Diagnostics 27. Preempt Dialog boxLAN Connection Test Icons IconDescription Diagnostic Test Details Description Displaying Version Information 29. Suspect SIPs Dialog Box30. Version Dialog Box Resetting a SIP 32. SIP Selection Dialog BoxResetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 33. SIP Version Dialog BoxScanning Your System 34. Main Dialog Box35. Scan Dialog Box 36. Command Dialog Box Broadcasting to Servers37. Broadcast Dialog Box 38. Command Dialog Box Analog Port Operation Configuring the Terminal Menu Terminal OperationsSet/Change Passwords Network ConfigurationEnable Debug Messages Firmware ManagementDisplay Diagnostic Report Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance ExitTerminal Operations Appendix a Flash Upgrades Upgrading the Dell 2161DS Console SwitchUpgrading the SIP 40. SIP Status Dialog Box41. SIP Load Dialog Box 43. SIP Selection Dialog Box Upgrading Cascaded Dell 8-port and 16-port Console Switch Click Commands VersionsAppendices Appendix B Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsUSA Notification Canadian Notification Appendix C NotificationsJapanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals Agency Approvals Appendices What is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return PolicyHow long does this limited warranty last? What if I purchased a service contract? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only How long does this limited warranty last? Consumers Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals ProductsGuarantee Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Index Index