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... Pod Matrix 4:3 Resolutions EDID 4:3 Resolutions Capable USB Speed Resolution SIPS Hard Coded 1024x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1600x1200 FS HS PS/2 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ N/A N/A USB 1.1 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ N/A 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...
... Pod Matrix 4:3 Resolutions EDID 4:3 Resolutions Capable USB Speed Resolution SIPS Hard Coded 1024x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1600x1200 FS HS PS/2 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ N/A N/A USB 1.1 SIP 1024x768 Y Y+ Y+ Y+ N/A 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...
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.... This is added, the target device names retrieved from the switch are stored in the database. The digits are added in various component screens. NOTE: Dell SIP modules are supported on the switch at any time without updating the software database. Target Device Name Displays When a switch is done by appending a tilde...
.... This is added, the target device names retrieved from the switch are stored in the database. The digits are added in various component screens. NOTE: Dell SIP modules are supported on the switch at any time without updating the software database. Target Device Name Displays When a switch is done by appending a tilde...
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...Remote Console Switch to upgrade the Remote Console Switch. An upward-pointing arrow in ascending order. Adding a Remote Console Switch (Dell or Avocent) In addition to the Dell Remote Console Switch, the RCS software can move the divider left and right to search for divider pane and tree view ...control shortcuts. Customizing the Window Display You can let the Explorer determine it. For more information, see "Selected view on startup" on page 89 for unpowered SIPs...
...Remote Console Switch to upgrade the Remote Console Switch. An upward-pointing arrow in ascending order. Adding a Remote Console Switch (Dell or Avocent) In addition to the Dell Remote Console Switch, the RCS software can move the divider left and right to search for divider pane and tree view ...control shortcuts. Customizing the Window Display You can let the Explorer determine it. For more information, see "Selected view on startup" on page 89 for unpowered SIPs...
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...the current switches defined in hexadecimal FD00:172:12:0:0:0:0:33 notation or compressed FD00:172:12::33 notation. 7 The RCS software searches for each SIP or Avocent IQ module that has a switch attached. Click Add, Modify, or Delete to indicate whether the Remote Console Switch has an ... click Next. Basic Software Operation 19 4 Click Next. 5 You are prompted to alter the list. When this dialog box first displays, all SIP EIDs retrieved from the drop-down list. b Associate the appropriate switch from the Remote Console Switch and the tiered switches to the drop-down lists...
...the current switches defined in hexadecimal FD00:172:12:0:0:0:0:33 notation or compressed FD00:172:12::33 notation. 7 The RCS software searches for each SIP or Avocent IQ module that has a switch attached. Click Add, Modify, or Delete to indicate whether the Remote Console Switch has an ... click Next. Basic Software Operation 19 4 Click Next. 5 You are prompted to alter the list. When this dialog box first displays, all SIP EIDs retrieved from the drop-down list. b Associate the appropriate switch from the Remote Console Switch and the tiered switches to the drop-down lists...
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...then click Next. 8 The Configuring Remote Console Switch window appears to indicate whether the IP information was successful, the software will search for each SIP or Avocent IQ modules that were found. You may add to the main window. b Associate the appropriate switch from the list of new ..., and server names associated with it. Your Remote Console Switch should now be in the database. This dialog box contains a list of all SIP and Avocent IQ module EIDs retrieved from the Remote Console Switch and the tiered switches to which they are connected, if any. a The Existing...
...then click Next. 8 The Configuring Remote Console Switch window appears to indicate whether the IP information was successful, the software will search for each SIP or Avocent IQ modules that were found. You may add to the main window. b Associate the appropriate switch from the list of new ..., and server names associated with it. Your Remote Console Switch should now be in the database. This dialog box contains a list of all SIP and Avocent IQ module EIDs retrieved from the Remote Console Switch and the tiered switches to which they are connected, if any. a The Existing...
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A CD/DVD-ROM drive, or ISO disk image file is mapped as a virtual media drive on a given server, a Dell USB2 SIP, Dell USB2+CAC SIP, Avocent MPUIQ-VMC, DSAVIQ-PS2M, or DSAVIQ-USB2 module must be used to connect that server to the KVM. • A virtual media session cannot be ...
A CD/DVD-ROM drive, or ISO disk image file is mapped as a virtual media drive on a given server, a Dell USB2 SIP, Dell USB2+CAC SIP, Avocent MPUIQ-VMC, DSAVIQ-PS2M, or DSAVIQ-USB2 module must be used to connect that server to the KVM. • A virtual media session cannot be ...
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The USB2 SIP is shown without media present. When a virtual media device is mapped to the USB port of the Remote Console Switch enables you to connect to ... target device will be unmapped. Therefore, the BIOS must support a composite USB 2.0 human interface device (HID). Therefore, the USB2 virtual device is mapped. The USB2 SIP presents the keyboard and mouse as a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive, diskette drive, or flash drive, from the target device. With this feature, a user located...
The USB2 SIP is shown without media present. When a virtual media device is mapped to the USB port of the Remote Console Switch enables you to connect to ... target device will be unmapped. Therefore, the BIOS must support a composite USB 2.0 human interface device (HID). Therefore, the USB2 virtual device is mapped. The USB2 SIP presents the keyboard and mouse as a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive, diskette drive, or flash drive, from the target device. With this feature, a user located...
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... Exclusive mode (Video Viewer) starting a KVM session in, 74 Explorer additional buttons for Web interface-enabled appliances, 17 customizing, 44 viewing system, 15 I Include Offline SIPs, 19 K Keystrokes Index 97
... Exclusive mode (Video Viewer) starting a KVM session in, 74 Explorer additional buttons for Web interface-enabled appliances, 17 customizing, 44 viewing system, 15 I Include Offline SIPs, 19 K Keystrokes Index 97
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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Contents 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits 7 SIP Intelligent Module 7 Multiplatform Support 8 OSCAR Graphical User Interface 8 Security 8 Video 8 Plug and Play 8 FLASH Upgradable 9 Tiering Expansion 9 Safety Precautions 9 General 10 Rack Mounting of Systems ...
Contents 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits 7 SIP Intelligent Module 7 Multiplatform Support 8 OSCAR Graphical User Interface 8 Security 8 Video 8 Plug and Play 8 FLASH Upgradable 9 Tiering Expansion 9 Safety Precautions 9 General 10 Rack Mounting of Systems ...
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... Changing the Display Behavior 31 Controlling the Status Flag 33 Setting Console Security 34 Displaying Version Information 37 Resetting a SIP 38 Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 39 Scanning Your System 40 Running System Diagnostics 42 Broadcasting to Servers 44 Changing ...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...
... Changing the Display Behavior 31 Controlling the Status Flag 33 Setting Console Security 34 Displaying Version Information 37 Resetting a SIP 38 Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 39 Scanning Your System 40 Running System Diagnostics 42 Broadcasting to Servers 44 Changing ...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...
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...32 Flag Dialog Box 33 Set Position Flag 34 Security Dialog Box 35 Version Dialog Box 37 SIP Selection Dialog Box 38 SIP Version Dialog Box 38 SIP Version Dialog Box 39 Commands Dialog Box 40 Scan Dialog Box 41 Commands Dialog Box 42 Diagnostics... Dialog Box 43 Diagnostics Warning Message Box 44 Broadcast Dialog Box 45 Broadcast Enable Dialog Box 46 Switch Dialog Box 47 SIP Status Dialog Box 51 Contents 5 Figure 2-1. Figure 3-14. Figure 3-21. Figure 3-5. Figure 3-15. Figure 3-17. Figure 2-4. Figure 3-4. Figure 3-8. Figure 1-2. Figure ...
...32 Flag Dialog Box 33 Set Position Flag 34 Security Dialog Box 35 Version Dialog Box 37 SIP Selection Dialog Box 38 SIP Version Dialog Box 38 SIP Version Dialog Box 39 Commands Dialog Box 40 Scan Dialog Box 41 Commands Dialog Box 42 Diagnostics... Dialog Box 43 Diagnostics Warning Message Box 44 Broadcast Dialog Box 45 Broadcast Enable Dialog Box 46 Switch Dialog Box 47 SIP Status Dialog Box 51 Contents 5 Figure 2-1. Figure 3-14. Figure 3-21. Figure 3-5. Figure 3-15. Figure 3-17. Figure 2-4. Figure 3-4. Figure 3-8. Figure 1-2. Figure ...
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Figure 4-4. Figure 4-6. Table 3-2. Figure 4-5. Tables Table 1-1. Table 3-1. Table 3-3. SIP Upgrade Dialog Box 51 Version Dialog Box 52 SIP Selection Dialog Box 52 SIP Version Dialog Box 53 SIP Load Dialog Box 53 SIP Resolution and Refresh Rates 8 Legacy Switch Support 20 OSCAR Interface Status Symbols 24 OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics 26 Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers 27 OSCAR Status Flags 33 Diagnostic Test Details 43 Technical Specifications 54 6 Contents Figure 4-3. Table 3-5. Table 2-1. Table 3-4. Figure 4-2. Table 4-1.
Figure 4-4. Figure 4-6. Table 3-2. Figure 4-5. Tables Table 1-1. Table 3-1. Table 3-3. SIP Upgrade Dialog Box 51 Version Dialog Box 52 SIP Selection Dialog Box 52 SIP Version Dialog Box 53 SIP Load Dialog Box 53 SIP Resolution and Refresh Rates 8 Legacy Switch Support 20 OSCAR Interface Status Symbols 24 OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics 26 Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers 27 OSCAR Status Flags 33 Diagnostic Test Details 43 Technical Specifications 54 6 Contents Figure 4-3. Table 3-5. Table 2-1. Table 3-4. Figure 4-2. Table 4-1.
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...numbers for easy system configuration and server selection. Console Switch SIP Intelligent Module SIPs allow direct KVM connectivity to access attached servers. 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 connecting SIPs. The Console Switch features powerful on-screen management for each ...
...numbers for easy system configuration and server selection. Console Switch SIP Intelligent Module SIPs allow direct KVM connectivity to access attached servers. 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 connecting SIPs. The Console Switch features powerful on-screen management for each ...
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...a userdefined time, the screen saver mode engages, and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard. 8 Product Overview SIP Resolution and Refresh Rates Maximum Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600... 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. Using the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR®) graphical user ...
...a userdefined time, the screen saver mode engages, and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard. 8 Product Overview SIP Resolution and Refresh Rates Maximum Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600... 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. Using the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR®) graphical user ...
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...your firmware at any time through a simple update utility to 256 servers in one system. Both the Console Switch and the SIPs are FLASH upgradable. Tiering Expansion Each Console Switch supports up to ensure that your system and working environment from potential damage.... most current version available. Product Overview 9 See "Appendix A: Flash Upgrades" for more information. This extra "tier" of Servers SIP Module Critical Server Analog Connection Analog Connection Console Switch (main) Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own ...
...your firmware at any time through a simple update utility to 256 servers in one system. Both the Console Switch and the SIPs are FLASH upgradable. Tiering Expansion Each Console Switch supports up to ensure that your system and working environment from potential damage.... most current version available. Product Overview 9 See "Appendix A: Flash Upgrades" for more information. This extra "tier" of Servers SIP Module Critical Server Analog Connection Analog Connection Console Switch (main) Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own ...
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... Switch Quick Installation Guide Additional Items Needed The following are additional items you may need to install your Console Switch: • One Server Interface Pod (SIP) module and UTP cabling per attached server or switch • 1U mounting (optional) Rack Mounting Your Console Switch Unit Obtain a Switch Mounting Bracket Kit (0U...
... Switch Quick Installation Guide Additional Items Needed The following are additional items you may need to install your Console Switch: • One Server Interface Pod (SIP) module and UTP cabling per attached server or switch • 1U mounting (optional) Rack Mounting Your Console Switch Unit Obtain a Switch Mounting Bracket Kit (0U...
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... 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 ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you... will be connecting to the appliance. 3 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your SIP and Console Switch to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP. 4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired ARI port on the back of your ...
... 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 ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you... will be connecting to the appliance. 3 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your SIP and Console Switch to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP. 4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired ARI port on the back of your ...
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... (ACI) port on the main Console Switch. NOTE: The system will connect to a server with a SIP. To connect local peripherals: 1 Select the keyboard, monitor and mouse to be connected to 256 servers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: When connecting a Sun AVRIQ module, you cannot tier additional legacy switches or another Console...
... (ACI) port on the main Console Switch. NOTE: The system will connect to a server with a SIP. To connect local peripherals: 1 Select the keyboard, monitor and mouse to be connected to 256 servers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: When connecting a Sun AVRIQ module, you cannot tier additional legacy switches or another Console...
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... a user port on your tiered switch. 3 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP. 4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to an available port on the back of your Console Switch. 5 Connect the servers to your rack ... with the device. 6 Power cycle the tiered switch to the instructions included with a Legacy KVM Switch Local User Console Switch SIP PS/2 or USB or AVRIQ PS/2, USB, Sun, or Serial SIP Legacy Switch Legacy Switch Server 1 Server 2 To add a legacy KVM switch: 1 Mount the KVM switch into your tiered switch according...
... a user port on your tiered switch. 3 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP. 4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to an available port on the back of your Console Switch. 5 Connect the servers to your rack ... with the device. 6 Power cycle the tiered switch to the instructions included with a Legacy KVM Switch Local User Console Switch SIP PS/2 or USB or AVRIQ PS/2, USB, Sun, or Serial SIP Legacy Switch Legacy Switch Server 1 Server 2 To add a legacy KVM switch: 1 Mount the KVM switch into your tiered switch according...
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.... You will see an OSCAR interface-generated port list by name, port or the unique Electronic ID (EID) number embedded in each Server Interface Pod (SIP). The appliance uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR®) interface, which a server is connected. Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Use the...
.... You will see an OSCAR interface-generated port list by name, port or the unique Electronic ID (EID) number embedded in each Server Interface Pod (SIP). The appliance uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR®) interface, which a server is connected. Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Use the...