Dell 4161DS, 2161DS-2 manual Basic Operations

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3	Basic Operations
	Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports	25
	Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices	25
	Selecting devices	27
	Soft Switching	27
	Navigating the OSCAR® Interface	28
	Configuring OSCAR® Interface Menus	29
	Changing the Display Behavior	30
	Setting Console Security	31
	Controlling the Status Flag	33
	Setting the Interface Language	34
	Assigning Device Types	35
	Assigning Device Names	36
	Configuring Network Settings	37
	Displaying Version Information	38
	Scanning Your System	38
	Setting the Preemption Warning	40
	Displaying Configuration Information	41
	Running System Diagnostics	41
	Broadcasting to Servers	43
A	Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades

Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Upgrading the SIP module firmware

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BAppendix B: Technical Specifications

CAppendix C: Technical Support

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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 StartedSetting Up Your Network Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitKeyboards 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 Video Optimization Connecting a SIPMouse 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 PEMControlling Your System at the Analog Ports Basic OperationsViewing 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