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Product Overview
Features and Benefits
The Dell™ 2161DS Digital Console Switch combines analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized, control of data center servers. This solution delivers a significant reduction in cable volume, as well as secure digital access, and flexible server management from anywhere at any time.
The 2161DS Console Switch consists of a rack mountable keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch, configurable for analog or digital connectivity. Each 2161DS Console Switch has 16 ARI (Analog Rack Interface) ports, used to connect devices, and operates over standard LAN connections.
For KVM connectivity and administration, users can remotely access servers across a 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection, or locally through an analog port on the 2161DS Console Switch. Users connecting with a SIP can achieve server video resolution of up to 1280x1024 with a cable length of up to 32 feet (10 meters).
For digital connections between the 2161DS Console Switch and the server, users can achieve video resolution of up 1280 x 1024 with a cable length of up to 32 feet (10 meters).
SIP Intelligent Cabling
Server Interface Pod (SIP), designed to utilize 10/100 BaseT CAT 5 cabling, dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. The
Interoperability with Avocent® AVRIQ Intelligent Cabling
Avocent AVRIQ intelligent cable may also be used to connect servers to the 2161DS Console Switch. PS/2, USB, Sun, and serial cabling options are available. Please refer to the Avocent AutoView 1000R/2000R Installer/User Guide for more information.
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