Installation 32

Connecting to the Network

To connect the network and power up your Remote Console Switch:
1Connect your network cable to the LAN port on the rear of the Remote
Console Switch to your network.
NOTE: If you are using a 2321DS Remote Console Switch, you will have two
redundant LAN ports. If the first LAN port fails, the second one will take over.
2Power up all attached systems in any order.
3Attach your monitor and keyboard and mouse cable connectors to the
appropriate ports on the back of your Remote Console Switch unit.
On-board Web Interface Installation and Setup
Once you have installed a new Remote Console Switch, you can use the on-
board web interface to configure unit parameters and launch video sessions.

Supported Browsers

The on-board web interface supports the following browsers:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
®
version 6.x SP1 or later
• Firefox version 2.0 or later

Launching the On-board Web Interface

To launch the on-board web interface:
1
Open a web browser and type the IP address of the Remote Console
Switch. You can set the IP address of the switch using OSCAR or the serial
port; see "Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports" on page 36 for
more information.
2
CAT 5e
3
PEM
4
SIP or Avocent IQ Module
5
Server
Table 2-4. Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEM Descriptions
Number Description