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Flores August 2010 Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) A Dell™ Technical White Paper Dell™ │ Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering By Daniel Whittaker and Jose L.
Flores August 2010 Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) A Dell™ Technical White Paper Dell™ │ Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering By Daniel Whittaker and Jose L.
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...Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) THIS WHITE PAPER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Dell Inc. Dell, the DELL logo, the DELL badge, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell... Inc. For more information, contact Dell. All rights reserved. THE CONTENT IS ...
...Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) THIS WHITE PAPER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Dell Inc. Dell, the DELL logo, the DELL badge, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell... Inc. For more information, contact Dell. All rights reserved. THE CONTENT IS ...
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Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Contents Introduction ...3 Section 1: 0U Mounting Locations...3 1.1 Supported Locations in the PowerEdge™ 4210 and 2410 3 1.2 Supported Locations in the PowerEdge™ 4820, 4220, and 2420 5 Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations...6 2.1 Mounting the KVM in the Front of the Rack 6 2.2 Mounting the KVM in...
Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Contents Introduction ...3 Section 1: 0U Mounting Locations...3 1.1 Supported Locations in the PowerEdge™ 4210 and 2410 3 1.2 Supported Locations in the PowerEdge™ 4820, 4220, and 2420 5 Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations...6 2.1 Mounting the KVM in the Front of the Rack 6 2.2 Mounting the KVM in...
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Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Page 2
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...covers recommended mounting and cable routing procedures for Dell™ Digital KVMs (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) in the following sections were created using a KVM 4322DS, however all the information is applicable to the 1082DS and 2162DS. 1.1 Supported Locations in the Dell PowerEdge rack enclosures where the... KVMs can be installed, as shipped by Dell™. Section 1: 0U Mounting Locations This section details the locations in the PowerEdge™ 4210 and 2410 The PowerEdge 4210 and 2410 racks support mounting ...
...covers recommended mounting and cable routing procedures for Dell™ Digital KVMs (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) in the following sections were created using a KVM 4322DS, however all the information is applicable to the 1082DS and 2162DS. 1.1 Supported Locations in the Dell PowerEdge rack enclosures where the... KVMs can be installed, as shipped by Dell™. Section 1: 0U Mounting Locations This section details the locations in the PowerEdge™ 4210 and 2410 The PowerEdge 4210 and 2410 racks support mounting ...
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See Figures 1 and 2 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Please note that installation of the KVM where the ports face the ground is an unsupported orientation, and can cause damage to mount the Digital KVM in the aforementioned racks. Figure 1: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member PowerEdge 4210 Vertical Top PowerEdge 2410 Vertical Page 4 Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for the supported locations to the KVM.
See Figures 1 and 2 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Please note that installation of the KVM where the ports face the ground is an unsupported orientation, and can cause damage to mount the Digital KVM in the aforementioned racks. Figure 1: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member PowerEdge 4210 Vertical Top PowerEdge 2410 Vertical Page 4 Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for the supported locations to the KVM.
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... and Cable Routing Procedures for the supported location to the ports on the back of the KVM where the ports face the ground is an unsupported orientation, and can be removed. The PowerEdge 4820, 4220, and 2420 do not support mounting the KVM to the KVM. See Figure 3 for Dell™...; Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 2: KVM Mounted on the right side. Please note that installation of the KVM unless the side panels can cause damage to the horizontal members of the rack. Page 5 The PowerEdge 4820 and 4220 support mounting four...
... and Cable Routing Procedures for the supported location to the ports on the back of the KVM where the ports face the ground is an unsupported orientation, and can be removed. The PowerEdge 4820, 4220, and 2420 do not support mounting the KVM to the KVM. See Figure 3 for Dell™...; Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 2: KVM Mounted on the right side. Please note that installation of the KVM unless the side panels can cause damage to the horizontal members of the rack. Page 5 The PowerEdge 4820 and 4220 support mounting four...
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... of the rack (Section 2.1). In the event that your rack temperature exceeds this configuration a 1U blanking panel is supported in all Dell racks. Section 3: Cabling a KVM This section details best practices on the port side. This mounting orientation allows for the air intake of the KVM to...the rack. Installation of the KVM in the rear of the rack may be used for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 3: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member PowerEdge 4220 Vertical Top PowerEdge 2420 Vertical Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations 1U mounting is included in the kit, which ...
... of the rack (Section 2.1). In the event that your rack temperature exceeds this configuration a 1U blanking panel is supported in all Dell racks. Section 3: Cabling a KVM This section details best practices on the port side. This mounting orientation allows for the air intake of the KVM to...the rack. Installation of the KVM in the rear of the rack may be used for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 3: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member PowerEdge 4220 Vertical Top PowerEdge 2420 Vertical Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations 1U mounting is included in the kit, which ...
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... instructions contained in the following sections were created using the Dell KVM 4322DS. 3.1.1 Connecting the Cables to the KVM Connect all connections are secure. Figure 4: Four Post Rack: System and Cables Installed 3.1.2 Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables 1.) After you have installed cables, route the power cables to one side, using hook and loop straps or...
... instructions contained in the following sections were created using the Dell KVM 4322DS. 3.1.1 Connecting the Cables to the KVM Connect all connections are secure. Figure 4: Four Post Rack: System and Cables Installed 3.1.2 Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables 1.) After you have installed cables, route the power cables to one side, using hook and loop straps or...
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... portion of rail Page 8 See Figure 7. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 5: Four Post Rack: Routing Power and Data Cables 3.2 Two Post Flush Mount Cabling Follow the instructions contained in the following sections were created ...using the Dell KVM 4322DS. 3.2.1 Connecting the Cables to retain the cables. All illustrations in the Rack Installation Guide to install the cables. Note that the ...
... portion of rail Page 8 See Figure 7. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 5: Four Post Rack: Routing Power and Data Cables 3.2 Two Post Flush Mount Cabling Follow the instructions contained in the following sections were created ...using the Dell KVM 4322DS. 3.2.1 Connecting the Cables to retain the cables. All illustrations in the Rack Installation Guide to install the cables. Note that the ...
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... Power and Data Cables Page 9 See Figure 8. 3.) Cables can be bound with optional user supplied cable ties as shown in Figure 9. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 7: Two Post Rack: System and Cables Installed 3.2.2 Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables 1.) After you have installed cables, route the power cables to one...
... Power and Data Cables Page 9 See Figure 8. 3.) Cables can be bound with optional user supplied cable ties as shown in Figure 9. Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 7: Two Post Rack: System and Cables Installed 3.2.2 Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables 1.) After you have installed cables, route the power cables to one...
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...; Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 9: Two Post Rack: Routing Power and Data Cables (Optional Tie) Section 4: KVM Resolution Information 4.1 Dell KVM Resolution by Model Table 2 below shows the resolutions supported by Model Model 180AS 2160AS 2161DS‐2 4161DS 2321DS 1082DS 2162DS 4322DS Local Port Max 4:3 Max 16:10 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200...
...; Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) Figure 9: Two Post Rack: Routing Power and Data Cables (Optional Tie) Section 4: KVM Resolution Information 4.1 Dell KVM Resolution by Model Table 2 below shows the resolutions supported by Model Model 180AS 2160AS 2161DS‐2 4161DS 2321DS 1082DS 2162DS 4322DS Local Port Max 4:3 Max 16:10 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200 N/A 1600x1200...
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... reports to enable showing unsupported resolutions via the target computer's video adapter settings (effectively ignoring the DDC/EDID). Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for the Local Port. Acronyms: Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) Display Data Channel (...N/A USB 2.0 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ ‐ Y USB 2.0 + CAC User Selectable Y Y Y Y Y ‐ SIP + Requires the user to the OS cannot be changed from 1024x768 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) 4.2 Server Interface Pod Matrix Tables 3 & 4 below show information about...
... reports to enable showing unsupported resolutions via the target computer's video adapter settings (effectively ignoring the DDC/EDID). Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for the Local Port. Acronyms: Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) Display Data Channel (...N/A USB 2.0 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ ‐ Y USB 2.0 + CAC User Selectable Y Y Y Y Y ‐ SIP + Requires the user to the OS cannot be changed from 1024x768 for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS) 4.2 Server Interface Pod Matrix Tables 3 & 4 below show information about...
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
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You can configure user accounts using the supplied serial cable. The terminal should be returned to the Network Configuration menu. 3 Select option 2 to open the IP Configuration menu. 4 Type the appropriate number to select one ... Switch for IP address, Netmask, and Default Gateway. 6 Once this is completed, type Ø to return to the main menu. For more information see the Dell Remote Console Switch Installation and User's Guide. Select option 10, Set Web Interface Ports to open a session (only the corresponding button for the selected target...
You can configure user accounts using the supplied serial cable. The terminal should be returned to the Network Configuration menu. 3 Select option 2 to open the IP Configuration menu. 4 Type the appropriate number to select one ... Switch for IP address, Netmask, and Default Gateway. 6 Once this is completed, type Ø to return to the main menu. For more information see the Dell Remote Console Switch Installation and User's Guide. Select option 10, Set Web Interface Ports to open a session (only the corresponding button for the selected target...
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... mapped. 2 To close the Details view, click Details again. The window expands to the target server • Connected To - These connections are made through a single cable. A virtual media session that is mapped, it can be used on the target device. If you still want to map a new drive, you attempt to...
... mapped. 2 To close the Details view, click Details again. The window expands to the target server • Connected To - These connections are made through a single cable. A virtual media session that is mapped, it can be used on the target device. If you still want to map a new drive, you attempt to...
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• Insert a USB 1.1 Hub between the USB2 cable and the target device and try booting again. • Contact the manufacturer of the target device for information on availability or plans of a BIOS revision that will support booting from a composite USB 2.0 device. 86 Using the Viewer
• Insert a USB 1.1 Hub between the USB2 cable and the target device and try booting again. • Contact the manufacturer of the target device for information on availability or plans of a BIOS revision that will support booting from a composite USB 2.0 device. 86 Using the Viewer
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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... either 8 or 16 Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports for easy system configuration and server selection. By utilizing CAT 5 cabling the SIP dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video settings. Console Switch SIP Intelligent Module SIPs allow direct KVM connectivity to servers in...Switch. The built-in your Console Switch system. 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The 8-Port and 16-port Dell™ Console Switches integrate keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for each attached server.
... either 8 or 16 Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports for easy system configuration and server selection. By utilizing CAT 5 cabling the SIP dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video settings. Console Switch SIP Intelligent Module SIPs allow direct KVM connectivity to servers in...Switch. The built-in your Console Switch system. 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The 8-Port and 16-port Dell™ Console Switches integrate keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for each attached server.
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...is prohibited until the appropriate password is compliant with a screen saver password. Resolutions will vary depending upon the length of cable separating your Console Switch support PS/2 and USB server environments. Video The Console Switch provides optimal resolution for analog VGA,... Reporting (OSCAR®) graphical user interface in conjunction with a 100-foot cable. PS/2, USB, Sun, and serial cabling options are also available using Avocent™ AVRIQ intelligent cables. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Multiplatform Support The SIPs available with your switch and servers.
...is prohibited until the appropriate password is compliant with a screen saver password. Resolutions will vary depending upon the length of cable separating your Console Switch support PS/2 and USB server environments. Video The Console Switch provides optimal resolution for analog VGA,... Reporting (OSCAR®) graphical user interface in conjunction with a 100-foot cable. PS/2, USB, Sun, and serial cabling options are also available using Avocent™ AVRIQ intelligent cables. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Multiplatform Support The SIPs available with your switch and servers.
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...follow the operating instructions. • Keep your service provider or local power company. An object has fallen into the product. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: The power supplies in a wet environment. Also, do not block cooling vents. • Do not spill food or ...system documentation. • Opening or removing covers that your trained service provider: - This product contains no serviceable components. The power cable, extension cable, or plug is set for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. • Be sure ...
...follow the operating instructions. • Keep your service provider or local power company. An object has fallen into the product. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: The power supplies in a wet environment. Also, do not block cooling vents. • Do not spill food or ...system documentation. • Opening or removing covers that your trained service provider: - This product contains no serviceable components. The power cable, extension cable, or plug is set for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. • Be sure ...
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...decreases in a closed rack assembly, the operation temperature of power strips). Make sure that the rack meets the specifications of a Dell rack. • Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in electrical power, use of the rack environment may be greater than direct connections...or your power company for example, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully. If a nonDell rack is utilized, be sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into properly grounded electrical ...
...decreases in a closed rack assembly, the operation temperature of power strips). Make sure that the rack meets the specifications of a Dell rack. • Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in electrical power, use of the rack environment may be greater than direct connections...or your power company for example, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully. If a nonDell rack is utilized, be sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into properly grounded electrical ...