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Dell manual Installer/User’s Guide, Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS Console Switch

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Dell manual Installer/User’s Guide, Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS Console Switch

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Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS Console Switch Installer/User’s Guidew w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m USA Notification Japanese Approvals Safety and EMC Approvals and MarkingsCanadian Notification 2 Installation Contents1 Product Overview Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitB Appendix B Technical Specifications C Appendix C Technical Support Appendix A FLASH UpgradesBasic Operations ContentsGeneral Safety PrecautionsThe Avocent AutoView 1000R/2000R Installer/User’s Guide if applicable Rack Mounting of Systems LAN Options w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Product Overview Features and BenefitsSIP Intelligent Module Multiplatform SupportSecurity OSCAR GUIEncryption Operation ModesCascade Tier Expansion FLASH Upgradeablew w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 12 Product OverviewGetting Started InstallationSetting Up Your Network Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitKeyboards To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracket Figure 2-2. 1U Installation Installing the Remote Console Switch UnitFigure 2-3. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration To install the Remote Console Switch hardwareTo configure the Remote Console Switch hardware Video Optimization Connecting a SIPMouse Acceleration Adding a Cascade Switch Figure 2-6. 2161DS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch Cascading with Legacy Switches Adding a PEM Optional Connecting to the Network Basic Operations To access the Main dialog boxControlling Your System at the Analog Ports Viewing and Selecting Ports and DevicesTable 3-1. OSCAR Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Viewing the status of your switchFigure 3-1. Example of a Main Dialog Box Basic OperationsSelecting devices Soft SwitchingTable 3-2. OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics Navigating the OSCAR InterfaceThis Keystroke Does ThisConfiguring OSCAR Interface Menus Changing the Display Behavior Setting Console Security 2 Select Enable Screen Saver Controlling the Status Flag 1 In the Security dialog box, clear Enable Screen Saver2 Select Enable Screen Saver Figure 3-5. Flag Dialog Box Setting the Interface LanguageFigure 3-6. Language Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesFigure 3-7. Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device Names Configuring Network Settings Scanning Your System Displaying Version InformationFigure 3-10. Version Dialog Box Figure 3-11. Scan Dialog Box 3 Clear Scan Enable Setting the Preemption Warning2 Click Setup Preempt Running System Diagnostics Displaying Configuration InformationFigure 3-12. Scan Dialog Box To run diagnostic tests Figure 3-14. Broadcast Dialog Box Broadcasting to Servers3 Click Commands. The Commands dialog box displays Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Appendix A FLASH UpgradesUpgrading Firmware Using a Serial Console Upgrading Appliance Firmware in OSCAR 2 Click Commands - Display Versions. The Versions dialog box displaysUpgrading the SIP module firmware 2 Click Commands - SIP Status. The SIP Status dialog box displaysFigure A-2. SIP Status Dialog Box 2 Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box displaysFigure A-3. Version Dialog Box NOTE If you wish to return a SIP to its factory settings, click SIP in the Version dialog box. The SIP Version dialog box displays. Click Decommission and then OK to restore factory defaults to the SIP w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 50 Appendix A FLASH UpgradesTable B-1. Product Specifications Appendix B Technical SpecificationsRemote Console Switch Product Specifications Network Configuration PortRemote Console Switch Product Specifications Table B-1. Product SpecificationsSafety and EMC Approvals and Markings AC-input voltage ratingAppendix C Technical Support w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 54 Appendix C Technical SupportNumerics Index