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Installation
The Remote Console Switch system includes the Remote Console Switch, the Remote Console Switch Software, and the
If you plan to use the
NOTE: The Remote Console Switch Software can be used to manage some switches. For more information, please refer to the appropriate installer/user Guide for your product.
NOTE: Please ensure that all your Remote Console Switches have been upgraded to
their most recent version of Firmware. For information on upgrading a Remote Console Switch through the OBWI, please see "Upgrading Firmware" on page 159.
Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist
To set up the Remote Console Switch (see the "Remote Console Switch Installation and Setup" on page 10:
1Adjust mouse acceleration on each server to Slow or None.
2Install the Remote Console Switch hardware, and connect a Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® IQ module to each server or tiered switch. Connect each SIP or Avocent IQ module to the Remote Console Switch with CAT 5 cabling and connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors to the analog port of the Remote Console Switch.
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