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Dell 4161DS, 2161DS-2 manual To run diagnostic tests

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To run diagnostic tests:

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Figure 3-13. Diagnostics Dialog Box

As each test is finished, a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol displays to the left of each item as that test finishes. The following table details each of the tests.

Table 3-4. Diagnostic Test Details

Test	Description

Firmware CRCs	Reports on the condition of the main board RAM
Remote User Video	Reports on whether a digital video connection has been made to a digital device
On-line SIP modules	Indicates the total number of currently connected and powered SIP modules
Offline SIP modules	Indicates the number of SIP modules that were connected successfully in the
	past and are turned off
Suspect SIP modules	Indicates the number of SIP modules that were detected, but are either
	unavailable for connection or dropped packets during the ping tests

To run diagnostic tests:

1If the OSCAR® interface is not open, press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box will appear.

2Click Commands - Run Diagnostics. A warning message displays indicating that all users will be disconnected.

3Click OK to begin diagnostics. or

Click X or press <Escape> to exit the dialog box without running a diagnostic test.

4All users are disconnected and the Diagnostics dialog box displays.

5As each test is finished, a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol displays. The test is complete when the last test’s symbol displays.

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Dell 4161DS, 2161DS-2 manual To run diagnostic tests

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Installer/User’s Guide Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS Console Switchw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Japanese Approvals Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings USA NotificationCanadian 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 ContentsSafety Precautions GeneralThe 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 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 StartedRack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch Unit Setting Up Your NetworkKeyboards 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 Connecting a SIP Video OptimizationMouse 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 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 1 In the Security dialog box, clear Enable Screen Saver Controlling the Status Flag2 Select Enable Screen Saver Setting the Interface Language Figure 3-5. Flag Dialog BoxAssigning Device Types Figure 3-6. Language Dialog BoxFigure 3-7. Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device Names Configuring Network Settings Displaying Version Information Scanning Your SystemFigure 3-10. Version Dialog Box Figure 3-11. Scan Dialog Box Setting the Preemption Warning 3 Clear Scan Enable2 Click Setup Preempt Displaying Configuration Information Running System DiagnosticsFigure 3-12. Scan Dialog Box To run diagnostic tests Broadcasting to Servers Figure 3-14. Broadcast Dialog Box3 Click Commands. The Commands dialog box displays Appendix A FLASH Upgrades Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console SwitchUpgrading Firmware Using a Serial Console 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 firmware2 Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box displays Figure A-2. SIP Status Dialog BoxFigure 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 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