Dell 4161DS, 2161DS-2 manual Setting the Preemption Warning, Click Setup Preempt

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NOTE: If the Add/Remove button is clicked when a device is highlighted, the check box corresponding to the highlighted device toggles state.

To cancel scan mode:

1Select a device if the OSCAR® interface is open. or

Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR® interface is not open. Scanning stops at the currently selected device.

or

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

2Click Commands. The Commands dialog box displays.

3Clear Scan Enable.

Setting the Preemption Warning

Administrators and users with certain access rights can preempt (disconnect) KVM sessions and take control of the target device. You can choose whether or not to warn the first user that the session will be preempted and specify how long the appliance will wait for the first user to respond to the warning.

To view or change the preemption warning settings, complete the following steps:

1Press Print Screen. The Main window opens.

2Click Setup > Preempt.

3Enter a number of seconds in the Timeout Seconds field.

If you enter a value of 0 to 4 seconds, the first user will not be warned before the session is preempted.

If you enter a value of 5 to 120 seconds, the first user will be warned and will be allowed to continue using the target device for up to the amount of time in the Timeout Seconds field. The session will be preempted when the user clicks OK, or when the specified time elapses.

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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