Dell 4161DS, 2161DS-2 manual USA Notification Canadian Notification

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USA Notification

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Canadian Notification

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

Japanese Approvals

Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings

UL, FCC, cUL, ICES, CE, N, GS, IRAM, GOST, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, PSB

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Model 2161DS-2/4161DS Console Switch July 2005

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Contents Installer/User’s Guide USA Notification Canadian Notification Contents Basic Operations Safety Precautions GeneralRack 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 SIP Intelligent Module Features and BenefitsProduct Overview Multiplatform SupportOperation Modes SecurityEncryption VideoFlash Upgradeable Cascade Tier ExpansionProduct Overview Installation Getting StartedKeyboards Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitSetting Up Your Network To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracket OU Mounting Bracket InstallationInstalling the Remote Console Switch Unit U InstallationBasic Remote Console Switch Configuration Network Configuration Menu Mouse Acceleration Connecting a SIPVideo Optimization Adding a Cascade Switch Connecting a SIPDS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch Cascading with Legacy Switches Adding a PEM Optional Connecting to the Network Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEMViewing and Selecting Ports and Devices Basic OperationsControlling Your System at the Analog Ports Viewing the status of your switch Oscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescriptionSoft Switching Selecting devicesNavigating the Oscar Interface Oscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does ThisConfiguring Oscar Interface Menus Setup Dialog Box Changing the Display BehaviorSetting Console Security Security Dialog BoxSelect Enable Screen Saver Controlling the Status Flag Setting the Interface Language Flag Dialog BoxAssigning Device Types Language Dialog BoxAssigning Device Names Device Modify Dialog BoxConfiguring Network Settings Network Dialog BoxDisplaying Version Information Scanning Your System11. Scan Dialog Box Setting the Preemption Warning Click Setup PreemptDisplaying Configuration Information Running System Diagnostics13. Diagnostics Dialog Box Broadcasting to Servers 14. Broadcast Dialog BoxBasic Operations Appendix a Flash Upgrades Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console SwitchUpgrading Appliance Firmware in Oscar Upgrading the SIP module firmware Figure A-1. Download Dialog BoxFigure A-2. SIP Status Dialog Box Appendix a Flash Upgrades Appendix a Flash Upgrades Appendix B Technical Specifications DimensionSafety and EMC Approvals and Markings Appendix C Technical Support Appendix C Technical Support Index NumericsIndex