Remote Console Switch Software Features and Benefits | Dell 2321DS

Cascade (Tier) Expansion

The Remote Console Switch features allow you to cascade additional Dell Console Switches from each of the Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports on the switch. The cascaded switches are attached in the same manner as any device. This additional tier of units allows you to attach up to 512 servers in one system. See "Adding a Cascade Switch" on page 26.

Remote Console Switch Software Features and Benefits

The Dell™ Remote Console Switch Software is a cross-platform management application that allows you to view and control the Dell Remote Console Switch and all attached servers. The cross-platform design ensures compatibility with most popular operating systems and hardware platforms. The Remote Console Switch Software provides secure switch-based authentication, data transfers, and username/password storage. Each switch handles authentication and access control individually for more decentralized system control.

The Remote Console Switch Software utilizes Explorer-like navigation with an intuitive split-screen interface, providing you with a single point of access for your entire system. From here, you can manage your existing switches, install a new switch, or launch a video session to a system server. Built-in groupings such as Servers, Sites, and Folders provide an easy way to select the units to view. Powerful search and sort capabilities allow you to easily find any unit.

Easy to Install and Configure

The Remote Console Switch Software is designed for easy installation and operation. Auto-discovery of managed switches enables you to install new units in minutes. Wizard-based installation and online help simplify initial system configuration. The intuitive graphical interface makes managing and updating switches simple and straightforward.

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Dell 2321DS Remote Console Switch Software Features and Benefits, Cascade Tier Expansion, Easy to Install and Configure

Contents

Dell Remote Console Switch System User’s Guide Page Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings STZ Contents Controlling Your System at the Analog Navigating the Oscar Interface Setting the Preemption WarningLaunching the Remote Console Switch Software Displaying Version Information Customizing the Explorer Window Launching the VNC or RDP ViewerVii Viii 135 Configuring Virtual Media Remotely 133141 155 Installing a Web Certificate 167Upgrading Firmware Using the AMP 172 159 177 Standard Schema versus Dell Extended SchemaExtensions to Access Your RCS 202 Structure of Active Directory 177 Xii Xiii General Safety PrecautionsXiv Page Rack Mounting of Systems Xvi LAN Options Xvii Remote Console Switch Features and Benefits SIP Intelligent Module On-board Web Interface Multiplatform SupportDSView 3 Management Software Plug-in Security Virtual MediaEncryption Operation Modes Flash UpgradeableMaximum Resolution Refresh Rate Video Type Video Easy to Install and Configure Remote Console Switch Software Features and BenefitsCascade Tier Expansion IPv4 and IPv6 Capabilities Powerful Customization CapabilitiesExtensive Remote Console Switch Management Interoperability with Avocent Products Product Overview Installation Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist Installation Remote Console Switch Installation and Setup Getting Started Setting Up Your Network Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitKeyboards OU Mounting Bracket Installation To install the 2321DS Remote Console Switch mounting bracket Installation Installing the Remote Console Switch Unit DS Remote Console Switch Mounting Bracket Installation Network Server Installation Main Menu Network Configuration Menu Web Interface Port Configuration Menu Select option 1, User Input 10. User Input Menu END RSA Private KEY Video Optimization Connecting a SIPMouse Acceleration Installation Adding a Cascade Switch Installation Local User CAT ACI Port Installation Cascading with Legacy Switches Adding a PEM Optional 14. Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEM Supported Browsers On-board Web Interface Installation and SetupConnecting to the Network Launching the On-board Web Interface Supplied with the Remote Console Switch Software Remote Console Switch Software Installation and SetupSupported Operating Systems System Hardware Configuration Requirements Installing the Remote Console Switch Software Drive\WIN32\SETUP.EXE Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices Viewing the Status of Your Switch Oscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Soft Switching Selecting Devices Navigating the Oscar Interface Oscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Configuring Oscar Interface Menus Oscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Setup Dialog Box Changing the Display Behavior Menu Dialog Box Setting Console Security Security Dialog Box Select Enable Screen Saver Controlling the Status Flag Flag Dialog Box Setting the Interface Language Assigning Device Types Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device Names Device Modify Dialog Box Configuring Network Settings Configuring Virtual Media Settings Network IPv4 Mode Dialog Box Displaying Version Information Scanning Your System 12. Scan Dialog Box Setting the Preemption Warning Displaying Configuration Information 13. Preempt Dialog Box Running System Diagnostics Diagnostic Test Details Description Broadcasting to Servers 15. Broadcast Dialog Box Power window Power Controlling DevicesPower Window Status Symbols Description PDUs Window Status Symbols Description PDU Settings windowPDUs window Click Setup PDUs PDU Inlets window PDU Outlets window Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports Launching the Remote Console Switch Software Navigating the Remote Console Switch Software Viewing Your System in the Explorer Explorer Window Features Explorer Window Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations Product Type Dialog Box Configure Tiered Switches Dialog Box Product Type Dialog Box Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations Configure Tiered Switches Dialog Box Select Remote Console Switches to Add Dialog Box Accessing Your Remote Console Switch Remote Console Switch View Tab Selected Launching the VNC or RDP Viewer Changing Server and Switch Properties Changing General Properties General Properties tab Changing Server Network Properties Changing Switch Network Properties 10. Server Network Properties Tab 11. Switch Network Properties Tab Changing Information Properties Viewing Server Connections Properties 12. Information Properties Tab VNC properties 13. Server Connections Property Tab Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations RDP properties 14. Server VNC Properties tab 15. Server RDP Properties tab Accessing a Server via a Browser Window Changing Server and Switch OptionsGeneral options Changing DirectDraw Support Windows Operating Systems Only 16. Options Dialog Box Custom Field Labels HTTP/HTTPS options VNC options RDP options Organizing Your System 17. Sites View Tab Selected Modifying Custom Field Names Creating Folders Assigning a Unit to a Site, Location, or Folder 20. Assign To Dialog Box Deleting and Renaming Select Edit Delete. -or Customizing the Explorer Window Modifying the Selected View on Startup Saving a Database Changing the Default BrowserManaging Your Local Databases 100 Exporting a Database 101 Loading a Database 102 Accessing Servers from the Remote Console Switch Software 103 Remote Console Switch Software Servers Tab 104 Accessing Servers from the On-board Web Interface 105 Interacting With the Server Being Viewed 106 Viewer Menu bar Viewer Window Features107 Connection Status Indicator Sharing Mode Adjusting the ViewerAdjusting the Viewer Toolbar 108 Setting the Toolbar Hide Delay Time 109 Expanding and Refreshing Your Viewer 110 Adjusting the Viewer Resolution 111 Adjusting Color Depth Adjusting the Video Quality112 Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box Options 113 Improving Screen Background Color Display Minimizing Remote Video Session Discoloration114 Adjusting the Mouse Setting Mouse Scaling115 Improving Mouse Performance Minimizing Mouse Trailing116 Scanning Your Servers Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan ModeReducing Mouse Cursor Flickering 117 118 10. Viewer Thumbnail Viewer Accessing Scan Mode from the Remote Console Switch Software 119 Setting up your Scanning Preferences Thumbnail View Status IndicatorsAccessing Scan Mode from the On-board Web Interface 120 Navigating the Thumbnail Viewer 121 Using Macros to Send Keystrokes to the Server 122 Session Options General Tab 123 Screen Capturing 124 125 PreemptionPreemption Scenarios Current User Preempted by Connection Sharing Preemption of Remote User by a Remote Administrator126 Exclusive Mode 127 128 Common Virtual Media Terms 129 Enabling/Disabling Virtual Media Using the Oscar Interface Configuring Virtual Media Locally130 Setting Virtual Media Options Using the Oscar Interface 131 Reserve Write Access132 Mass Storage Configuring Virtual Media Remotely 133 134 Virtual Media Window On-board Web Interface Launching Virtual Media 135 136 Dell Virtual Media Client Showing No Connection Virtual Floppy Drive 137 Virtual Media Connection Status Virtual CD/DVD Drive138 Reserving a Virtual Media Session Resetting the USB Bus139 Migrating Switches from the Remote Console Switch Software 140 Changing Remote Console Switch Parameters Viewing and Configuring Remote Console Switch Parameters141 142 User Access Level Rights Operations Remote Console Setting Up User Accounts143 144 Snmp 145 Users Window User Access Rights Window 146 Locking and Unlocking User Accounts 147 Enabling and Configuring Snmp 148 Snmp Configuration Window 149 Enabling Individual Snmp Traps 150 Viewing and Resynchronizing Server Connections 151 Modifying a Server Name 152 Viewing and Configuring Tiered Switch Connections 153 Viewing the SIPs and Avocent IQ Modules 154 Viewing Remote Console Switch Version Information 155 SIPs Subcategory 156 157 12. SIPs Firmware Version Window 158 13. SIP Version Window Upgrading Firmware 159 14. Upgrade Switch Firmware Window 160 15. Upgrade SIP Firmware Window 161 Controlling User Status 162 163 17. User Status Window Managing Remote Console Switch Configuration Files Rebooting Your System164 Managing User Databases 165 166 Installing a Web Certificate 167 Managing PDUs 168 169 170 Accessing the AMP 171 Upgrading Remote Console Switch Firmware Upgrading Firmware Using the AMP172 173 174 Using the Resync Wizard 175 176 Structure of Active Directory Overview177 Object Classes Domain Controller Computers178 Attributes Schema Extensions179 Standard Schema versus Dell Extended Schema 180 Standard Installation 181 Configuring DNS Settings Configure the Override Admin Account182 Configuring the Network Time Protocol Settings 183 Entering Authentication Parameters Enabling Ldap Authentication184 185 Authentication Panel Field Descriptions 186 Enabling SSL on a Domain Controller Ldap SSL Certificates187 Click Start Administrative Tools Domain Security Policy 188 189 190 On-board Web Interface Send Security Certificate 191 Field Description CA Certificate Information Display Login Timeout192 Configuring Group Objects 193 194 Operation KVM Appliance KVM User Admin 195 Active Directory Object Overview for Standard Schema 196 Dell Extended Schema Active Directory Object Overview 197 198 Typical Setup for Active Directory Objects 199 Setting Up Active Directory Objects in a Single Domain 200 Setting Up Active Directory Objects in Multiple Domains 201 Extending the Active Directory Schema Optional 202 Opening the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In 203 Creating a Privilege Object Creating a SIP Object204 Using Dell Association Objects Syntax 205 Adding Objects to an Association Object Creating an Association Object206 Console Redirection Access Security 207 Target Device Naming Requirements for Ldap Implementation 208 Frequently Asked Questions 209 210 211 Appendix a Updating the Remote Console Switch Software 212 Table B.2 Tree View Control Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 213Operation Description 214 215 216 Figure C-1. TCP Port Communication Appendix D MIBs and Snmp Traps 217 Product ID Group dsProductID MIB Groups218 219 Table D-1. Product IP Group Objects Object Type Description 220 Object Type Description SIP Group dsSIP 221 Table D-2. SIP Group Objects Object Type Description Snmp Trap Object Group222 User Name Image Type 223Target User Name New Image Version Image Upgrade Results 224 225 Tiered Switch IdentificationTiered Switch Old Identification SIP Identification Firmware Condition 226Filename Identification Device Identification Explanation 227Condition User Account Lock Reason User Account Unlocked Reason SIP Image Upgrade Result228 IP Address 229 Virtual Media Drive Access ModeImage Upgrade Result Code Type of SIP Image 230 Enterprise Traps 231 232 233 Trap Trap Message Severity 234 Trap Trap Message Severity Description 235 236 237 238 239 240 SIP 241 242 243 244 245 246 Upgrading Firmware Using a Serial Console Upgrading the Remote Console SwitchUpgrade Firmware Using the On-board Web Interface 247 248 Upgrading Remote Console Switch Firmware in Oscar 249 Upgrading the SIP module firmware Recovering From a Failed Flash Upgrade250 251 Figure E-2. SIP Status Dialog Box 252 253 DimensionAnalog Port Sets Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings 254 Serial Power Control PDU Port 255 Table F-2 DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications 256 Appendix G Technical Support 257 Index 258 259 Ldap 260 261 Snmp 262 263