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... systems using either a stateful (configuration and IP addresses are sorted according to that column header in FTP mode and emergency boot firmware flash downloads cannot be performed. If a column header contains an arrow, you must temporarily connect to obtain target device information....defined target device names only if the switch target device name has been changed from the router) autoconfiguration. Switch firmware upgrades and emergency boot firmware upgrades are supported for both the IPv4 and IPv6 modes simultaneously. Sorting In certain displays, the software component ...
... systems using either a stateful (configuration and IP addresses are sorted according to that column header in FTP mode and emergency boot firmware flash downloads cannot be performed. If a column header contains an arrow, you must temporarily connect to obtain target device information....defined target device names only if the switch target device name has been changed from the router) autoconfiguration. Switch firmware upgrades and emergency boot firmware upgrades are supported for both the IPv4 and IPv6 modes simultaneously. Sorting In certain displays, the software component ...
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... Switch Mode (16-port Console Switch Only 46 A Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades 49 Upgrading the Console Switch 49 Items Needed for the Upgrade 49 Upgrading Firmware 49 Upgrading the SIP 51 Appendix B: Technical Specifications 54 Appendix C: Notifications 56 USA Notification 56 Canadian Notification 56 Japanese Approvals 56 Taiwanese Approvals 56 Agency...
... Switch Mode (16-port Console Switch Only 46 A Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades 49 Upgrading the Console Switch 49 Items Needed for the Upgrade 49 Upgrading Firmware 49 Upgrading the SIP 51 Appendix B: Technical Specifications 54 Appendix C: Notifications 56 USA Notification 56 Canadian Notification 56 Japanese Approvals 56 Taiwanese Approvals 56 Agency...
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... Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your system and working environment from potential damage. Product Overview 9 FLASH Upgradable You can upgrade your firmware at any time through a simple update utility to ensure that your system by tiering with Console Switches and legacy analog Console Switches. Tiering Expansion Each...
... Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your system and working environment from potential damage. Product Overview 9 FLASH Upgradable You can upgrade your firmware at any time through a simple update utility to ensure that your system by tiering with Console Switches and legacy analog Console Switches. Tiering Expansion Each...
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Basic Console Switch Configuration Local User B (16-port model only) Configuration Port (for updating firmware) Console Switch Local User A SIP Servers 2-16 Server 1 To connect a SIP to each server: 1 Locate the SIPs for your Console Switch. 2 Attach the appropriately cable ...
Basic Console Switch Configuration Local User B (16-port model only) Configuration Port (for updating firmware) Console Switch Local User A SIP Servers 2-16 Server 1 To connect a SIP to each server: 1 Locate the SIPs for your Console Switch. 2 Attach the appropriately cable ...
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... be restored. Displaying Version Information The OSCAR interface enables you to display the versions of the Console Switch and the SIP firmware. The Version dialog box appears. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Select Enable Screen Saver. 3 Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from a server; To display version information: 1 Press . ...versions in the appliance. 36 Basic Operation no server is ENERGY STAR® compliant; The Main dialog box appears and any key or move your firmware current. otherwise select Screen. For optimum performance, keep your mouse.
... be restored. Displaying Version Information The OSCAR interface enables you to display the versions of the Console Switch and the SIP firmware. The Version dialog box appears. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Select Enable Screen Saver. 3 Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from a server; To display version information: 1 Press . ...versions in the appliance. 36 Basic Operation no server is ENERGY STAR® compliant; The Main dialog box appears and any key or move your firmware current. otherwise select Screen. For optimum performance, keep your mouse.
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Version Dialog Box 3 Click SIP to view and click the Version button. Figure 3-12. The SIP Version dialog box appears. Basic Operation 37 For more information on loading firmware, see "Appendix A: Flash Upgrades". Figure 3-11. SIP Selection Dialog Box 4 Select a SIP to view individual SIP version information.The SIP Selection dialog box appears.
Version Dialog Box 3 Click SIP to view and click the Version button. Figure 3-12. The SIP Version dialog box appears. Basic Operation 37 For more information on loading firmware, see "Appendix A: Flash Upgrades". Figure 3-11. SIP Selection Dialog Box 4 Select a SIP to view individual SIP version information.The SIP Selection dialog box appears.
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... diagnostic tests: 1 If the OSCAR interface is being upgraded. Diagnostic Test Details Test Description Memory Tests Reports on the condition of the main board RAM Firmware CRCs Validates the current firmware images stored in the past and are apparently powered down Suspect SIPs Indicates the number of the tests.
... diagnostic tests: 1 If the OSCAR interface is being upgraded. Diagnostic Test Details Test Description Memory Tests Reports on the condition of the main board RAM Firmware CRCs Validates the current firmware images stored in the past and are apparently powered down Suspect SIPs Indicates the number of the tests.
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... on Downloads to upgrade your Console Switch by using a special update utility provided by Dell. This utility automatically configures the port communications settings to http://www.dell.com/support and click on the back panel of your Console Switch firmware: • Server running Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 95, Windows 98...
... on Downloads to upgrade your Console Switch by using a special update utility provided by Dell. This utility automatically configures the port communications settings to http://www.dell.com/support and click on the back panel of your Console Switch firmware: • Server running Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 95, Windows 98...
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Figure 4-3. Figure 4-4. Version Dialog Box 3 Click SIP to upgrade and click the Version button. The Version dialog box appears. The SIP Version dialog box appears. 52 Appendices The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Commands-Display Versions. SIP Selection Dialog Box 4 Select the SIP that you wish to view individual SIP version information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To upgrade SIP firmware individually: 1 Press .
Figure 4-3. Figure 4-4. Version Dialog Box 3 Click SIP to upgrade and click the Version button. The Version dialog box appears. The SIP Version dialog box appears. 52 Appendices The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Commands-Display Versions. SIP Selection Dialog Box 4 Select the SIP that you wish to view individual SIP version information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To upgrade SIP firmware individually: 1 Press .
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SIP Version Dialog Box 5 Click the Load Firmware button. The SIP Load dialog box appears. When an upgrade is in the Main dialog box will be yellow. Figure 4-5. Appendices 53 Figure 4-6. NOTE: During an upgrade, the SIP status indicator in progress. SIP Load Dialog Box 6 Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the server via the SIP will be terminated. The SIP is unavailable while an upgrade is initiated, any current connection to the SIP Status dialog box.
SIP Version Dialog Box 5 Click the Load Firmware button. The SIP Load dialog box appears. When an upgrade is in the Main dialog box will be yellow. Figure 4-5. Appendices 53 Figure 4-6. NOTE: During an upgrade, the SIP status indicator in progress. SIP Load Dialog Box 6 Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the server via the SIP will be terminated. The SIP is unavailable while an upgrade is initiated, any current connection to the SIP Status dialog box.
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... Interfaces Checking, 43 D Device types Assigning, 30 Display behavior Changing, 31 Display Color, 34 E EID, 23, 25, 33 Electronic ID, See EID Energy, 35 F Firmware Upgrading, 49 Firmware CRCs, 43 FLASH Upgrade, 9 Flash Upgrading, 49 K Keep Alive, 7 L Legacy KVM, 21 Legacy Switches Adding, 20 M Memory Tests, 43 P Password Changing, 35 Removing, 36...
... Interfaces Checking, 43 D Device types Assigning, 30 Display behavior Changing, 31 Display Color, 34 E EID, 23, 25, 33 Electronic ID, See EID Energy, 35 F Firmware Upgrading, 49 Firmware CRCs, 43 FLASH Upgrade, 9 Flash Upgrading, 49 K Keep Alive, 7 L Legacy KVM, 21 Legacy Switches Adding, 20 M Memory Tests, 43 P Password Changing, 35 Removing, 36...
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...Viewing the SIPs and Avocent IQ Modules. . . . 154 Viewing Remote Console Switch Version Information 155 SIPs Subcategory 156 Upgrading Firmware 159 Controlling User Status 162 Rebooting Your System 164 Managing Remote Console Switch Configuration Files 164 Managing User Databases 165 Installing a Web... Certificate 167 Managing PDUs 168 8 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 Accessing the AMP 171 Upgrading Firmware Using the AMP 172 Upgrading Remote Console Switch Firmware . . 172 Migrating Remote Console Switches to the On-board Web Interface 173 Using the Resync Wizard 175...
...Viewing the SIPs and Avocent IQ Modules. . . . 154 Viewing Remote Console Switch Version Information 155 SIPs Subcategory 156 Upgrading Firmware 159 Controlling User Status 162 Rebooting Your System 164 Managing Remote Console Switch Configuration Files 164 Managing User Databases 165 Installing a Web... Certificate 167 Managing PDUs 168 8 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 Accessing the AMP 171 Upgrading Firmware Using the AMP 172 Upgrading Remote Console Switch Firmware . . 172 Migrating Remote Console Switches to the On-board Web Interface 173 Using the Resync Wizard 175...
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E Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades 247 Upgrading the Remote Console Switch 247 Upgrading the SIP module firmware 250 F Appendix F: Technical Specifications . . 253 G Appendix G: Technical Support 257 Index 258 Contents xiii
E Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades 247 Upgrading the Remote Console Switch 247 Upgrading the SIP module firmware 250 F Appendix F: Technical Specifications . . 253 G Appendix G: Technical Support 257 Index 258 Contents xiii
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... Switch is in . The screen saver mode engages and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is connected to protect your Dell Remote Console Switch in the DSView 3 software heterogeneous network environment with the DSView 3 software plug-in a datacenter infrastructure protected ..., operating system recovery, hard drive recovery or duplication, BIOS updating, and server backup. Recommended usage for fault management, sessions management, firmware upgrades, and more efficiently by a firewall. The Viewer can use the DSView 3 software for the Remote Console Switch is added,...
... Switch is in . The screen saver mode engages and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is connected to protect your Dell Remote Console Switch in the DSView 3 software heterogeneous network environment with the DSView 3 software plug-in a datacenter infrastructure protected ..., operating system recovery, hard drive recovery or duplication, BIOS updating, and server backup. Recommended usage for fault management, sessions management, firmware upgrades, and more efficiently by a firewall. The Viewer can use the DSView 3 software for the Remote Console Switch is added,...
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... x 768 @ 75 Hz VESA FLASH Upgradeable Upgrade your switching activities. These modes (Broadcast, Scan, Switch, and Share) allow you are always running the most current firmware version available. Operation Modes The OSCAR user interface provides convenient operation modes for analog VGA, SVGA and XGA video. Chapter 3, "Controlling Your System at any...
... x 768 @ 75 Hz VESA FLASH Upgradeable Upgrade your switching activities. These modes (Broadcast, Scan, Switch, and Share) allow you are always running the most current firmware version available. Operation Modes The OSCAR user interface provides convenient operation modes for analog VGA, SVGA and XGA video. Chapter 3, "Controlling Your System at any...
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If you plan to use either the Remote Console Switch Software or the onboard web interface to the analog port of Firmware. NOTE: The Remote Console Switch Software can migrate the database to the on each server to Slow or None. 2 Install the Remote Console... 10: 1 Adjust mouse acceleration on -board web interface. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on page 173. Installation 8 For more information, please refer to the appropriate installer/user Guide for your Remote Console Switches have previously used to ...
If you plan to use either the Remote Console Switch Software or the onboard web interface to the analog port of Firmware. NOTE: The Remote Console Switch Software can migrate the database to the on each server to Slow or None. 2 Install the Remote Console... 10: 1 Adjust mouse acceleration on -board web interface. Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist To set up the Remote Console Switch (see "Upgrading Firmware" on page 173. Installation 8 For more information, please refer to the appropriate installer/user Guide for your Remote Console Switches have previously used to ...
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Display Versions. The top half of the Remote Console Switch and the SIP module firmware. The scanning order is 53 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports For optimum performance, keep your firmware current. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Commands - You can scan up to 100 devices, specifying which devices to launch...
Display Versions. The top half of the Remote Console Switch and the SIP module firmware. The scanning order is 53 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports For optimum performance, keep your firmware current. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Commands - You can scan up to 100 devices, specifying which devices to launch...
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... in the Timeout Seconds field. The Configuration dialog box is grayed out. Figure 3-13. NOTE: If there are no features that require a license in the firmware, the button is displayed. To view system configuration: 1 Press to save the settings. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Configuration. The session will be allowed...
... in the Timeout Seconds field. The Configuration dialog box is grayed out. Figure 3-13. NOTE: If there are no features that require a license in the firmware, the button is displayed. To view system configuration: 1 Press to save the settings. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Configuration. The session will be allowed...
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...box displays the hardware tests. The bottom portion divides the tested SIP modules into three categories: On-line, Offline, or Suspect. Diagnostic Test Details Test Firmware CRCs Description Reports on the condition of each test is finished, a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol displays to be disconnected. 3..., switch control, and the video channels) for each of the tests. NOTE: A SIP module may appear to the left of the switch firmware file 57 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports The following table details each system controller. Figure 3-14.
...box displays the hardware tests. The bottom portion divides the tested SIP modules into three categories: On-line, Offline, or Suspect. Diagnostic Test Details Test Firmware CRCs Description Reports on the condition of each test is finished, a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol displays to be disconnected. 3..., switch control, and the video channels) for each of the tests. NOTE: A SIP module may appear to the left of the switch firmware file 57 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports The following table details each system controller. Figure 3-14.
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... be migrated. All other Remote Console Switches support the on-board web interface and may be migrated. To do so, following the procedures in "Upgrading Firmware" on page 159, "Migrating Remote Console Switches to launch the on-board web interface, see "Accessing Servers from the On-board Web Interface" on page...
... be migrated. All other Remote Console Switches support the on-board web interface and may be migrated. To do so, following the procedures in "Upgrading Firmware" on page 159, "Migrating Remote Console Switches to launch the on-board web interface, see "Accessing Servers from the On-board Web Interface" on page...