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Displaying Version Information

The OSCAR® interface enables you to display the versions of the Remote Console Switch and the SIP module firmware. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current. For more information, see Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades.

To display version information:

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

2Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box displays. The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the appliance.

Figure 3-10. Version Dialog Box

3Click the SIP button to view individual SIP module version information.The SIP Select dialog box displays.

4Select a SIP module to view and click the Version button. The SIP Version dialog box displays. For more information on loading firmware, see Appendix A.

5Click X to close the SIP Version dialog box.

Scanning Your System

In scan mode, the appliance automatically scans from port to port (device to device). You can scan up to 16 devices, specifying which devices to scan, and the number of seconds that each device displays. The scanning order is determined by placement of the device in the list. The list is always shown in scanning order. You can, however, choose to display the device name or EID number by pressing the appropriate button.

To add devices to the scan list:

1If the OSCAR® interface is not open, press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears.

2Click Setup - Scan. The Scan dialog box displays.

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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