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

Models: 2161DS-2 4161DS

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FLASH Upgradeable

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

w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Installer/User’s GuideDell 2161DS-2/4161DS Console Switch Canadian Notification Japanese Approvals Safety and EMC Approvals and MarkingsUSA Notification Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch Unit Contents2 Installation 1 Product OverviewContents Appendix A FLASH UpgradesB Appendix B Technical Specifications C Appendix C Technical Support Basic OperationsThe Avocent AutoView 1000R/2000R Installer/User’s Guide if applicable Safety PrecautionsGeneral 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 Multiplatform Support Features and BenefitsProduct Overview SIP Intelligent ModuleOperation Modes OSCAR GUISecurity EncryptionCascade 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 InstallationKeyboards Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitSetting Up Your Network 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 Mouse Acceleration Connecting a SIPVideo Optimization 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 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices To access the Main dialog boxBasic Operations Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsBasic Operations Viewing the status of your switchTable 3-1. OSCAR Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Figure 3-1. Example of a Main Dialog BoxSelecting devices Soft SwitchingDoes This Navigating the OSCAR InterfaceTable 3-2. OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics This KeystrokeConfiguring OSCAR Interface Menus Changing the Display Behavior Setting Console Security 2 Select Enable Screen Saver 2 Select Enable Screen Saver 1 In the Security dialog box, clear Enable Screen SaverControlling the Status Flag Figure 3-5. Flag Dialog Box Setting the Interface LanguageFigure 3-7. Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesFigure 3-6. Language Dialog Box Assigning Device Names Configuring Network Settings Figure 3-10. Version Dialog Box Displaying Version InformationScanning Your System Figure 3-11. Scan Dialog Box 2 Click Setup Preempt Setting the Preemption Warning3 Clear Scan Enable Figure 3-12. Scan Dialog Box Displaying Configuration InformationRunning System Diagnostics To run diagnostic tests Figure 3-14. Broadcast Dialog Box Broadcasting to Servers3 Click Commands. The Commands dialog box displays Upgrading Firmware Using a Serial Console Appendix A FLASH UpgradesUpgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch 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-3. Version Dialog Box 2 Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box displaysFigure A-2. SIP Status 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 UpgradesNetwork Configuration Port Appendix B Technical SpecificationsTable B-1. Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product SpecificationsAC-input voltage rating Table B-1. Product SpecificationsRemote Console Switch Product Specifications Safety and EMC Approvals and MarkingsAppendix 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