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2Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your PEM and the Remote Console Switch unit to the RJ45 connector slightly separate from the other connectors on the PEM. Connect the remaining end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired ARI port on the back of your Remote Console Switch unit.

3To one of the eight RJ45 connectors grouped on the back of the PEM, attach the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your PEM and each device’s SIP.

4Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the first of the SIPs.

5Repeat steps 3-4 for all devices you wish to attach.

Figure 2-8. Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEM

Analog User

ARI Port

CAT 5e

 

PEM

 

SIP or Avocent AVRIQ

Server

Connecting to the Network

To connect the network and power up your Remote Console Switch:

1Connect your network cable to the LAN port on the rear of the Remote Console Switch to your network.

2Power up all attached systems.

3Attach your monitor and keyboard and mouse cable connectors to the appropriate ports on the back of your Remote Console Switch unit.

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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 Features and Benefits Product OverviewSIP Intelligent Module Multiplatform SupportSecurity EncryptionOperation Modes VideoFlash Upgradeable Cascade Tier ExpansionProduct Overview Installation Getting StartedRack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch Unit Setting Up Your NetworkKeyboards 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 Connecting a SIP Video OptimizationMouse Acceleration 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 PEMBasic Operations Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsViewing and Selecting Ports and Devices 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