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Dell 4161DS Viewing the status of your switch, 1. Example of a Main Dialog Box, Basic Operations

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Figure 3-1. Example of a Main Dialog Box

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Figure 3-1. Example of a Main Dialog Box

NOTE: You can also press the <Control> key twice within one second to launch the OSCAR® interface. You can use this key sequence in any place you see <Print Screen> throughout this installer/user guide.

Viewing the status of your switch

The status of the devices in your system is indicated in the right columns of the Main dialog box. Table 3-1 describes the status symbols.

Table 3-1. OSCAR® Interface Status Symbols

SymbolDescription

SIP is online.

SIP is offline or is not operating properly.

Connected switch is online.

Connected switch is offline or is not operating properly.

SIP is being upgraded.

Indicates which user channel is currently connected to a SIP.

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Dell 4161DS, 2161DS-2 manual Viewing the status of your switch, 1. Example of a Main Dialog Box, Basic Operations

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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 1 Product Overview Contents2 Installation Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitBasic Operations Appendix A FLASH UpgradesB Appendix B Technical Specifications C Appendix C Technical Support ContentsThe 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 SIP Intelligent Module Features and BenefitsProduct Overview Multiplatform SupportEncryption OSCAR GUISecurity Operation ModesFLASH Upgradeable Cascade Tier Expansion12 Product Overview w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mInstallation Getting StartedKeyboards Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitSetting Up Your Network To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracket Installing the Remote Console Switch Unit Figure 2-2. 1U InstallationTo install the Remote Console Switch hardware Figure 2-3. Basic Remote Console Switch ConfigurationTo 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 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports To access the Main dialog boxBasic Operations Viewing and Selecting Ports and DevicesFigure 3-1. Example of a Main Dialog Box Viewing the status of your switchTable 3-1. OSCAR Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Basic OperationsSoft Switching Selecting devicesThis Keystroke Navigating the OSCAR InterfaceTable 3-2. OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics Does ThisConfiguring 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 Setting the Interface Language Figure 3-5. Flag Dialog BoxFigure 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 Broadcasting to Servers Figure 3-14. Broadcast Dialog Box3 Click Commands. The Commands dialog box displays Upgrading Firmware Using a Serial Console Appendix A FLASH UpgradesUpgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch 2 Click Commands - Display Versions. The Versions dialog box displays Upgrading Appliance Firmware in OSCAR2 Click Commands - SIP Status. The SIP Status dialog box displays Upgrading the SIP module firmwareFigure 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 50 Appendix A FLASH Upgrades w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mRemote Console Switch Product Specifications Appendix B Technical SpecificationsTable B-1. Product Specifications Network Configuration PortSafety and EMC Approvals and Markings Table B-1. Product SpecificationsRemote Console Switch Product Specifications AC-input voltage ratingAppendix C Technical Support 54 Appendix 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 mIndex Numerics