Dell 2161DS Controlling Your System at the Analog Port, Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers

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Analog Port Operation

Controlling Your System at the Analog Port

The Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch includes an analog port on the back of the unit that allows you to connect a monitor, a PS/2 keyboard, and a mouse for direct analog access. The 2161DS Console Switch uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting interface (OSCAR®), which has intuitive menus, to configure your system, and select computers.

Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers

Use the Main dialog box to view, configure, and control servers in the 2161DS Console Switch system. You can view your servers by name, port or by the unique Electronic ID number (EID) embedded in each Server Interface Pod (SIP). You will see an OSCAR-generated Name list by default when you first launch OSCAR.

To access the Main dialog box:

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

If a password has been assigned, the Password dialog box appears. Type your password and click OK. The Main dialog box appears. For more information, see "Setting Console Security".

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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 Example 2161DS Console Switch Configuration Access Via Network ConnectionInteroperability with Avocent A1000R/A2000R Switches Safety PrecautionsGeneral LAN Options Rack Mounting of SystemsProduct Overview Getting Started InstallationVerification of Ethernet/Computer Connections Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console SwitchSetting Up Your Network OU Mounting Bracket Installation IU Installation Installing the 2161DS Console Switch UnitBasic 2161DS Console Switch Configuration Network Configuration Menu Mouse Acceleration Video OptimizationAdding a PEM Optional Connecting a SIPDS Console Switch Configuration With a PEM PEM Rack Installation Adding a Cascade Switch OptionalDS Console Switch Configuration With a Cascade Switch Connecting to the Network10 U Cable Arm Side View Adding Servers Installing Remote Console Switch SoftwareInstallation Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Controlling Your System at the Analog Port15. Example of Configured Main Dialog Box Selecting Servers Soft SwitchingKeyboard and Mouse Navigation This Keystroke Does this Oscar Navigation Basics16. Setup Dialog Box Configuring Oscar17. Names Dialog Box Assigning Server Names18. Name Modify Dialog Box 19. Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesOscar Changing the Display Behavior21. Menu Dialog Box Oscar Status Flags Description Controlling the Status Flag22. Flag Dialog Box 24. Security Dialog Box Setting Console SecuritySelect Enable Screen Saver Viewing and Disconnecting Users 25. User Status Dialog Box Preemption 27. Preempt Dialog box Running System DiagnosticsLAN Connection Test Icons IconDescription Diagnostic Test Details Description 29. Suspect SIPs Dialog Box Displaying Version Information30. Version Dialog Box 32. SIP Selection Dialog Box Resetting a SIP33. SIP Version Dialog Box Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse34. Main Dialog Box Scanning Your System35. Scan Dialog Box Broadcasting to Servers 36. Command Dialog Box37. Broadcast Dialog Box 38. Command Dialog Box Analog Port Operation Terminal Operations Configuring the Terminal MenuEnable Debug Messages Network ConfigurationSet/Change Passwords Firmware ManagementReset Appliance Restore Factory DefaultsDisplay Diagnostic Report ExitTerminal Operations Upgrading the Dell 2161DS Console Switch Appendix a Flash Upgrades40. SIP Status Dialog Box Upgrading the SIP41. SIP Load Dialog Box 43. SIP Selection Dialog Box Click Commands Versions Upgrading Cascaded Dell 8-port and 16-port Console SwitchAppendices Technical Specifications Appendix B Technical SpecificationsJapanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals Appendix C NotificationsUSA Notification Canadian Notification Agency Approvals Appendices Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited warranty?How 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 Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyGuarantee 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