Flash Upgradeable, Cascade Tier Expansion | Dell 2161DS-2, 4161DS

Table 1-1. Maximum Resolution Refresh Rate Video Type

720 x 400 @ 70 Hz VGA

640 x 480 @ 60 Hz VGA

640 x 480 @ 72 Hz VESA

640 x 480 @ 75 Hz VESA

800 x 600 @ 56 Hz VESA

800 x 600 @ 60 Hz VESA

800 x 600 @ 70 Hz VESA

800 x 600 @ 75 Hz VESA

1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz VESA

1024 x 768 @ 70 Hz VESA

1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz VESA

FLASH Upgradeable

Upgrade your Remote Console Switch and SIP modules at any time to ensure you are always running the most current firmware version available. Flash Upgrades can be initiated through OSCAR® or the Serial Console. The Remote Console Switch can be configured to perform automatic firmware upgrades of SIP modules. See “Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades” on page 45 for more information.

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 256 servers in one system. See “Adding a Cascade Switch” on page 20.

Product Overview

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Dell 2161DS-2, 4161DS manual Flash Upgradeable, Cascade Tier Expansion

Contents

Installer/User’s Guide USA Notification Canadian Notification Contents Basic Operations General Safety Precautions Rack Mounting of Systems LAN Options W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Multiplatform Support Features and BenefitsProduct Overview SIP Intelligent Module Video SecurityEncryption Operation Modes Cascade Tier Expansion Flash Upgradeable Product Overview Getting Started Installation Keyboards Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitSetting Up Your Network OU Mounting Bracket Installation To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracket U Installation Installing the Remote Console Switch Unit Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration Network Configuration Menu Mouse Acceleration Connecting a SIPVideo Optimization Connecting a SIP Adding a Cascade Switch DS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch Cascading with Legacy Switches Adding a PEM Optional Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEM Connecting to the Network Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices Basic OperationsControlling Your System at the Analog Ports Oscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Viewing the status of your switch Selecting devices Soft Switching Oscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Navigating the Oscar Interface Configuring Oscar Interface Menus Changing the Display Behavior Setup Dialog Box Security Dialog Box Setting Console Security Select Enable Screen Saver Controlling the Status Flag Flag Dialog Box Setting the Interface Language Language Dialog Box Assigning Device Types Device Modify Dialog Box Assigning Device Names Network Dialog Box Configuring Network Settings Scanning Your System Displaying Version Information 11. Scan Dialog Box Click Setup Preempt Setting the Preemption Warning Running System Diagnostics Displaying Configuration Information 13. Diagnostics Dialog Box 14. Broadcast Dialog Box Broadcasting to Servers Basic Operations Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Appendix a Flash Upgrades Upgrading Appliance Firmware in Oscar Figure A-1. Download Dialog Box Upgrading the SIP module firmware Figure A-2. SIP Status Dialog Box Appendix a Flash Upgrades Appendix a Flash Upgrades Dimension Appendix B Technical Specifications Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings Appendix C Technical Support Appendix C Technical Support Numerics Index Index