Dell 2161DS-2, 4161DS manual Video Optimization, Mouse Acceleration, Connecting a SIP

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Video Optimization

To ensure optimal video quality, configure the Remote Console Switch with the same settings as the network switch. For example, if the Remote Console Switch is set to Auto-Negotiate, then the network switch must be set to Auto-Negotiatein both speed and duplex. For example, if the Remote Console Switch is set to 100MB - full duplex, then the network switch must be set to 100MB - full duplex.

Once you have made these changes, you may need to refresh/flush the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) tables in the network before you establish a new connection with the Remote Console Switch, especially if the Remote Console Switch has been in use within the hour proceeding these changes.

To refresh the ARP table, do one of the following:

Wait approximately 10 minutes for the ARP tables to rebuild automatically. -or-

Clear the ARP table entry in a video session viewer workstation and ping the appliance at its IP address. This can be done from a DOS window.

aType ARP -d 1.2.3.4

(where 1.2.3.4 is the IP address of the Remote Console Switch).

bType PING 1.2.3.4

If the PING is successful, the Remote Console Switch is ready for operation.

NOTE: For further information on refreshing the ARP table refer to the Remote Console Switch Software User’s Guide.

Mouse Acceleration

NOTE: Dell highly recommends that all Microsoft® Windows® systems attached to the Remote Console Switch use the default Windows® PS/2 or USB mouse driver.

If you are experiencing slow mouse response during a remote video session, deactivate mouse acceleration in the operating system of the target device and set mouse speed to 50%.

Connecting a SIP

To connect a SIP to each server:

1Locate the SIPs for your Remote Console Switch unit.

2If you are using a PS/2 SIP connection, attach the SIP’s color-coded ends to the appropriate keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to this Remote Console Switch. If you are using a USB connection, attach the SIP’s plug to the USB port on the first server you will be connecting to this Remote Console Switch unit (Figure 2-5).

3To the RJ45 connector on the SIP, attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run from your SIP to the Remote Console Switch unit (Figure 2-5).

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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 Multiplatform Support Features and BenefitsProduct Overview SIP Intelligent ModuleVideo SecurityEncryption Operation ModesCascade 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