Dell 2161DS manual Contents

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Contents

1 Product Overview
Features and Benefits	9
SIP Intelligent Cabling	9
Interoperability with Avocent® AVRIQ Intelligent Cabling	9
Access Via Network Connection	10
Point and Click Control With the Remote Console Switch Software . . .	10
Interoperability with Avocent A1000R/A2000R Switches	11
Safety Precautions	11
General	12
Rack Mounting of Systems	13
LAN Options	13

2 Installation
Getting Started	15
Verification of Ethernet/Computer Connections	16
Setting Up Your Network	16
Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch	16
Installing the 2161DS Console Switch Unit	18
Video Optimization	21
Mouse Acceleration	21
Connecting a SIP	22
Adding a PEM (Optional)	22
Adding a Cascade Switch (Optional)	24
Connecting to the Network	25
Installing Remote Console Switch Software	27
Adding Servers	27

3 Analog Port Operation

Controlling Your System at the Analog Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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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 Features and Benefits SIP Intelligent CablingInteroperability with Avocent Avriq 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 InstallationRack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch Setting Up Your NetworkVerification of Ethernet/Computer Connections 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 MenuFirmware Management Network ConfigurationEnable Debug Messages Set/Change PasswordsExit Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance Display Diagnostic ReportTerminal 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 SpecificationsAppendix C Notifications USA Notification Canadian NotificationJapanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals 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