Dell 2161DS manual Viewing and Disconnecting Users

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1If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box, go to step 2.

- or -

If your console is password protected, see the previous procedure, then go to step 2.

2Select Enable Screen Saver.

3Type the number of minutes for delay time (from 1 to 99) that you want to delay activation of the screen saver.

4Choose Energy if your monitor is ENERGY STAR™ compliant; otherwise select Screen.

CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with

ENERGY STAR™.

5(Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box.

6Click OK.

NOTE: Activation of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server; no server is selected. The status flag displays Free.

To exit the screen saver mode:

Press any key or move your mouse. The Main dialog box appears.

To turn off the screen saver:

1In the Security dialog box, clear Enable Screen Saver.

2Click OK.

To immediately turn on the screen saver:

Press <Print Screen>, then press <Pause>.

Viewing and Disconnecting Users

You can view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog box. The user name (U) will always be displayed; however, you can display either the server name or EID number to which a user is connected. If there is no user currently connected to a channel, the user field will be blank and the server field will display Free.

You can also automatically disconnect users after a specified period of inactivity by setting up an inactivity timeout in the Security dialog box. For more information, see "Setting Console Security".

To view current user connections:

1Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box will appear.

2Click Commands - User Status. The User Status dialog box appears. To disconnect a user:

1Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box will appear.

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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 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 InstallationSetting Up Your Network Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console SwitchVerification 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 SpecificationsUSA Notification Canadian Notification Appendix C NotificationsJapanese 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