Dell 2161DS-2, 4161DS manual Installation, Getting Started

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Installation

The Remote Console Switch requires that the Remote Console Switch Software be installed prior to use. Remote Console Switch Software allows a user to view and control a device attached to the Remote Console Switch switch system, configure and maintain the system, and prevent unauthorized access to the Remote Console Switch via IP connection.

NOTE: The analog port does not require the Remote Console Switch Software for operation. The analog port uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting interface (OSCAR®). For more information, see “Basic Operations” on page 25.

The Remote Console Switch switch system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol to transmit keyboard, video, and mouse information between operators and connected computers. Although 10BaseT Ethernet or Gigabit may be used, Dell recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network.

Getting Started

Before installing your Remote Console Switch, refer to the list below to ensure you have all items that shipped with the Remote Console Switch, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.

Supplied with the Remote Console Switch:

•Remote Console Switch unit

•Local country power cord

•OU mounting bracket

•1U mounting bracket

•1U mounting bracket hardware kit

•Serial cable

•Remote Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR® User's Guide on CD

•Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide on CD

•Remote Console Switch Installation Instructions

Additional items needed:

•One Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® AVRIQ module per attached device

•One CAT 5 patch cable per attached device (up to 30 meters)

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Contents Installer/User’s Guide USA Notification Canadian Notification Contents Basic Operations General Safety PrecautionsRack Mounting of Systems LAN Options W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Product Overview Features and BenefitsSIP Intelligent Module Multiplatform SupportEncryption SecurityOperation Modes VideoCascade Tier Expansion Flash UpgradeableProduct Overview Getting Started InstallationSetting Up Your Network Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitKeyboards OU Mounting Bracket Installation To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracketU Installation Installing the Remote Console Switch UnitBasic Remote Console Switch Configuration Network Configuration Menu Video Optimization Connecting a SIPMouse Acceleration Connecting a SIP Adding a Cascade SwitchDS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch Cascading with Legacy Switches Adding a PEM Optional Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEM Connecting to the NetworkControlling Your System at the Analog Ports Basic OperationsViewing and Selecting Ports and Devices Oscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Viewing the status of your switchSelecting devices Soft SwitchingOscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Navigating the Oscar InterfaceConfiguring Oscar Interface Menus Changing the Display Behavior Setup Dialog BoxSecurity Dialog Box Setting Console SecuritySelect Enable Screen Saver Controlling the Status Flag Flag Dialog Box Setting the Interface LanguageLanguage Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesDevice Modify Dialog Box Assigning Device NamesNetwork Dialog Box Configuring Network SettingsScanning Your System Displaying Version Information11. Scan Dialog Box Click Setup Preempt Setting the Preemption WarningRunning System Diagnostics Displaying Configuration Information13. Diagnostics Dialog Box 14. Broadcast Dialog Box Broadcasting to ServersBasic Operations Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Appendix a Flash UpgradesUpgrading Appliance Firmware in Oscar Figure A-1. Download Dialog Box Upgrading the SIP module firmwareFigure A-2. SIP Status Dialog Box Appendix a Flash Upgrades Appendix a Flash Upgrades Dimension Appendix B Technical SpecificationsSafety and EMC Approvals and Markings Appendix C Technical Support Appendix C Technical Support Numerics IndexIndex