To add a legacy KVM switch | Dell Console Switch guide

Figure 2-4. Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch

Local User

Console Switch

SIP PS/2 or USB or
AVRIQ PS/2, USB,	SIP
Sun, or Serial	SIP

Legacy Switch

Legacy Switch

Server 1

To add a legacy KVM switch:

Server 2

1Mount the KVM switch into your rack cabinet. Locate a length of CAT 5 cabling to connect between your Console Switch and the SIP for your switch.

2Attach the keyboard, monitor and mouse connectors of the SIP to a user port on your tiered switch.

3Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP.

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

5Connect the servers to your tiered switch according to the instructions included with the device.

6Power cycle the tiered switch to enable the switch’s local user port recognize the SIP.

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Dell Console Switch manual To add a legacy KVM switch

Contents

Console Switch Installer/User’s Guide Model Console Switch October Contents Appendices Appendix B Technical Specifications Figures Tables SIP Intelligent Module Console Switch Video Multiplatform SupportOscar Graphical User Interface Security Flash Upgradable Safety PrecautionsTiering Expansion General Rack Mounting of Systems Product Overview Getting Started Supplied with the Console SwitchAdditional Items Needed Console Switch Horizontal Installation Installing the Console Switch Basic Console Switch Configuration Tiering Console Switches Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch Legacy Switch Support Legacy Product Model Numbers Adding Legacy Switches To add a legacy KVM switch Setting Up Your Console Switch System Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Controlling Your System at the Local User Ports Oscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Viewing the Status of Your Switch Selecting Servers Soft Switching Oscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Navigating the Oscar Interface OK button Configuring Oscar Interface Menus Assigning Server Names Setup Dialog Box Names Dialog Box Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device Types Device Modify Dialog Box Changing the Display Behavior Oscar Status Flags FlagDescription Controlling the Status Flag Flag Dialog Box Set Position Flag Setting Console Security Select Enable Screen Saver Displaying Version Information 11. Version Dialog Box 13. SIP Version Dialog Box Resetting a SIP 14. SIP Version Dialog Box Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse Scanning Your System 15. Commands Dialog Box 16. Scan Dialog Box 17. Commands Dialog Box Running System Diagnostics Diagnostic Test Details Description 18. Diagnostics Dialog Box Broadcasting to Servers 19. Diagnostics Warning Message Box 20. Broadcast Dialog Box 21. Broadcast Enable Dialog Box Changing Your Switch Mode 16-port Console Switch Only Select either Preemptive or Cooperative as your switch mode Basic Operation Upgrading Firmware Appendix a Flash UpgradesUpgrading the Console Switch Items Needed for the Upgrade Possible Error Conditions SIP Status Dialog Box Upgrading the SIP Click SIP to view individual SIP version information SIP Version Dialog Box Dimensions Appendix B Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Server Ports Update Port Technical Specifications USA Notification Canadian Notification Appendix C NotificationsJapanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals GS GOST-R Vcci CCC Saso Agency Approvals Appendices Index Tiering, 9 Version Information Displaying