Dell manual Model 2161DS Console Switch July

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Model: 2161DS Console Switch

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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 Interoperability with Avocent Avriq Intelligent Cabling Features and BenefitsSIP 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 StartedVerification of Ethernet/Computer Connections Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console SwitchSetting Up Your Network 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 SpecificationsJapanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals Appendix C NotificationsUSA Notification Canadian Notification 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