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Dell 2161DS-2, 4161DS manual Installation, Getting Started

Models: 2161DS-2 4161DS

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The Remote Console Switch requires that the Remote Console Switch Software be installed prior to use. Remote Console Switch Software allows a user to view and control a device attached to the Remote Console Switch switch system, configure and maintain the system, and prevent unauthorized access to the Remote Console Switch via IP connection.

NOTE: The analog port does not require the Remote Console Switch Software for operation. The analog port uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting interface (OSCAR®). For more information, see “Basic Operations” on page 25.

The Remote Console Switch switch system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol to transmit keyboard, video, and mouse information between operators and connected computers. Although 10BaseT Ethernet or Gigabit may be used, Dell recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network.

Getting Started

Before installing your Remote Console Switch, refer to the list below to ensure you have all items that shipped with the Remote Console Switch, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.

Supplied with the Remote Console Switch:

•Remote Console Switch unit

•Local country power cord

•OU mounting bracket

•1U mounting bracket

•1U mounting bracket hardware kit

•Serial cable

•Remote Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR® User's Guide on CD

•Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide on CD

•Remote Console Switch Installation Instructions

Additional items needed:

•One Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® AVRIQ module per attached device

•One CAT 5 patch cable per attached device (up to 30 meters)

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Dell 2161DS-2, 4161DS manual Installation, Getting Started

Contents

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