Dell manual Basic Console Switch Configuration

Figure 2-2. Basic Console Switch Configuration

Local User B (16-port model only)

Configuration Port

(for updating firmware)

Console Switch

Servers 2-16

Local User A

Server 1

SIP

To connect a SIP to each server:

1Locate the SIPs for your Console Switch.

2Attach the appropriately cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to the appliance.

3Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your SIP and Console Switch to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP.

4Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired ARI port on the back of your Console Switch.

5Repeat steps 2 to 4 for all servers you wish to attach.

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