Dell M1000E owner manual Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From An Analog KVM Switch

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Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From An Analog KVM Switch

The Avocent iKVM switch can be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. Many switches may be tiered without the need for a SIP.

The cabling requirements for specific external switches are as follows:

Dell PowerConnect 180AS, 2160AS (version 1.0.3.2 or later) or Avocent Autoview 2020, 2030 (version 1.6.0.4 or later): Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable

Avocent Autoview 1400, 1500, 2000, 1415, 1515, 2015u: Avocent USB SIP (DSRIQ-USB) required with Cat 5 cable

Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch, you must set the display in slot order, and set the Screen Delay Time to 1 or more seconds:

1.Press <Prnt Scrn> to launch the iKVM Switch OSCAR.

2.Click Setup Menu. The Menu dialog box is displayed.

3.Select Slot to display servers numerically by slot number.

4.Set a screen delay time of at least 1 second.

5.Click OK.

Setting the Screen Delay time to 1 second allows you to soft switch to a server without launching OSCAR.

NOTE: Soft switching allows you to switch servers using a hot key sequence. To soft switch to a server, press <Prnt Scrn> and type the first few characters of its name or number. If you have a Delay Time set and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed, OSCAR does not display.

Configuring The Analog Switch

1.Press <Prnt Scrn> to launch the iKVM Switch OSCAR.

2.Click Setup Devices Device Modify.

3.Select the 16-port option to match the number of blades in your system.

4.Click OK to exit OSCAR.

5.Press <Prnt Scrn> to verify that the settings have taken effect. The slot number of the blade to which the iKVM switch is now attached must be expanded to display each of the slot locations of the blades in the system. For instance, if the iKVM switch is attached to slot 1, it must be displayed as 01-01 to 01-16.

6.Connect the Avocent iKVM switch to a supported analog switch:

If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM, connect a Cat 5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVM module. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.

If the analog switch requires a USB SIP, connect an Avocent USB SIP to the iKVM, then connect a Cat 5 (or newer) cable to the SIP. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.

7.Connect both the analog switch and the system to an appropriate power source.

8.Turn on the system.

9.Turn on the external analog switch.

NOTE: If the external analog switch is powered up before the system, it may result in only one blade being displayed in the analog switch OSCAR, instead of 16. If this behavior occurs, shut down and restart the switch so that the entire complement of blades is recognized.

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All Rights Reserved Contents Configuring The I/O Modules General I/O Module Configuration GuidelinesInstalling Enclosure Components Modules-Pass-ThroughGetting Help Troubleshooting The EnclosureTechnical Specifications About Your System System OverviewBlade Numbering Full Height Blades System Control-Panel Features Control-Panel FeaturesLCD Module LCD Module Features LCD DisplayConfiguration Wizard Using The LCD Module MenusKeyAction Left and right arrows Move between screens Center buttonBack-Panel Features Back-Panel FeaturesPower Supply Indicators Back-Panel Module Bay NumberingDC power to the system Power supply fault indicator Icon DescriptionAC power source Icon Present indicator Description SupplyFan Module Indicators Indicator Description Fan power indicator Solid GreenAvocent iKVM Analog Switch Module Optional Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module IndicatorsGreen Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module FeaturesLink indicator Off CMC Module Features CMC ModuleCMC network cable CMC Fail-Safe ModeCondition Description CMC removal Daisy-Chain CMC Network Connection ConditionDescriptionSystem Messages Other Information You May NeedPage Page Before You Begin Initial Setup SequenceInitial CMC Network Configuration Configuring The CMC Using The LCD Configuration Wizard Configuring The CMC Using a Management Station And CLIHttps//CMC IP addressport number Logging In To The CMC Using The Web-Based InterfaceHttps//CMC IP address Configuring iDRAC Networking Using The Web-Based Interface Adding And Managing CMC UsersSetting The First Boot Device For Servers Configuring And Managing PowerInstalling Or Updating The CMC Firmware Click Setup → DeployUpdating The CMC Firmware Using The Web-Based Interface Downloading The CMC FirmwareConfiguring The Optional iKVM Switch Module Updating The CMC Firmware Using RacadmTiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch Updating The iKVM FirmwareClick Setup → Devices → Device Modify Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From An Analog KVM SwitchConfiguring The Analog Switch Viewing And Selecting Servers FlexAddress FlexAddress PlusGeneral I/O Module Configuration Guidelines Network InformationConnectivity Fabric aFabric B Fabric CPowerEdge M610x Only Mezzanine CardsFull-Height Blades Half-Height BladesEthernet switch Dual-Port Mezzanine Cards Module Port Mapping-Full-Height BladesStandard LOM Dual-Port Mapping Example of PowerEdge M610x Port Mapping Blade Blade Module Mezzanine Card C Port Mezzanine Card BBlade Module Blade Module Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards Portn+16 Module Port MappingHalf-Height Blades Example of Half-Height Blade Port Mapping Modules-Switches Blade n ModuleBrocade M6505 16 Gbps FC SAN I/O Module Brocade M6505 16 Gbps FC SAN I/O ModuleDell PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator Switch Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender ModuleDell Force10 MXL 10/40 GbE Switch Dell PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator SwitchMellanox M4001F/M4001Q/M4001T Infiniband Switch I/O Module Dell Force10 MXL 10/40 GbE Switch I/O ModuleDell 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M1000E specifications

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