Dell Console Switch

Basic Operation 45

Figure 3-22. Switch Dialog Box

Select either

Preemptive

Cooperative

as your switch mode.

Contents

Main Notes and Cautions Notes, Notices, and Cautions Contents 1 Product Overview 2 Installation 3 Basic Operation 4 A Appendices Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Figures 6 Tables Product Overview Features and Benefits SIP Intelligent Module Multiplatform Support OSCAR Graphical User Interface Security Video Plug and Play Safety Precautions General Rack Mounting of Systems Page Installation Getting Started Supplied with the Console Switch Additional Items Needed Rack Mounting Your Console Switch Installing the Console Switch Page Tiering Console Switches Page Adding Legacy Switches Page Setting Up Your Console Switch System Basic Operation Controlling Your System at the Local User Ports Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Viewing the Status of Your Switch Selecting Servers Soft Switching Navigating the OSCAR Interface Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus Assigning Server Names Page Assigning Device Types Changing the Display Behavior Controlling the Status Flag Page Setting Console Security Page Displaying Version Information Page Resetting a SIP Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse Scanning Your System Page Running System Diagnostics Page Broadcasting to Servers Page Changing Your Switch Mode (16-port Console Switch Only) Page Page Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades Upgrading the Console Switch Items Needed for the Upgrade Upgrading Firmware Page Upgrading the SIP Page Page 52 Appendix B: Technical Specifications Page Appendix C: Notifications USA Notification Taiwanese Approvals Canadian Notification Japanese Approvals Agency Approvals Page Index A B C D