Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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... Supplied with the Console Switch 13 Additional Items Needed 13 Rack Mounting Your Console Switch Unit 13 To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracket 14 Installing the Console Switch 16 Tiering Console Switches 18 Adding Legacy Switches 20 Setting Up Your Console Switch System 22 3 Basic Operation Controlling Your System at the Local User Ports 23 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers 23...
... Supplied with the Console Switch 13 Additional Items Needed 13 Rack Mounting Your Console Switch Unit 13 To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracket 14 Installing the Console Switch 16 Tiering Console Switches 18 Adding Legacy Switches 20 Setting Up Your Console Switch System 22 3 Basic Operation Controlling Your System at the Local User Ports 23 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers 23...
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... Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 39 Scanning Your System 40 Running System Diagnostics 42 Broadcasting to Servers 44 Changing Your 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...
... Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 39 Scanning Your System 40 Running System Diagnostics 42 Broadcasting to Servers 44 Changing Your 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...
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... Server Interface Pod (SIP) intelligent module. The built-in your Console Switch. This flexibility allows you can attach additional switches to servers in memory of the Console Switch is not powered. 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 up to...
... Server Interface Pod (SIP) intelligent module. The built-in your Console Switch. This flexibility allows you can attach additional switches to servers in memory of the Console Switch is not powered. 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 up to...
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Installation 17 Figure 2-3. 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 ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to the appliance...
Installation 17 Figure 2-3. 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 ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to the appliance...
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... main Console Switch OSCAR. Tiering Console Switches You can then be used for all additional tiered (secondary) Console Switches you wish to attach. 18 Installation All servers connected to the tiered Console Switch will display on the main Console Switch server list in "Installing the Console Switch" . 3 Attach one of up to 15 primary servers and 16 secondary servers. NOTE: For the multiuser, 16-port Console Switch...
... main Console Switch OSCAR. Tiering Console Switches You can then be used for all additional tiered (secondary) Console Switches you wish to attach. 18 Installation All servers connected to the tiered Console Switch will display on the main Console Switch server list in "Installing the Console Switch" . 3 Attach one of up to 15 primary servers and 16 secondary servers. NOTE: For the multiuser, 16-port Console Switch...
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Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch Local user A Local User B (16 port model only) Console Switch Tiered (secondary) Console Switch ARI Ports Primary Servers Secondary Servers Installation 19 Figure 2-4.
Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch Local user A Local User B (16 port model only) Console Switch Tiered (secondary) Console Switch ARI Ports Primary Servers Secondary Servers Installation 19 Figure 2-4.
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NOTE: For the multiuser, 16-port Console Switch, repeat these peripherals to their respective ports. Connect these steps for the local analog port set labeled A on naming, customization, and OSCAR interface setup and configuration. 22 Installation "Basic Operation" provides ...user A. 2 Locate the port set labeled B. 3 Bundle and label the cables for all tiered switches you can auto detect and configure each port on your system. Setting Up Your Console Switch System With the Console Switch system, you wish to attach to your appliance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Repeat steps ...
NOTE: For the multiuser, 16-port Console Switch, repeat these peripherals to their respective ports. Connect these steps for the local analog port set labeled A on naming, customization, and OSCAR interface setup and configuration. 22 Installation "Basic Operation" provides ...user A. 2 Locate the port set labeled B. 3 Bundle and label the cables for all tiered switches you can auto detect and configure each port on your system. Setting Up Your Console Switch System With the Console Switch system, you wish to attach to your appliance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Repeat steps ...
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...and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct access. 3 Basic Operation Controlling Your System at the Local User Ports The Console Switch features up to two local user port sets on the back of the unit that allow you to launch the OSCAR interface. You will see an ... port list by name, port or the unique Electronic ID (EID) number embedded in the Console Switch system. The appliance uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR®) interface, which a server is connected. The 8-port Console Switch allows you to connect a single user, whereas the 16-port Console Switch ...
...and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct access. 3 Basic Operation Controlling Your System at the Local User Ports The Console Switch features up to two local user port sets on the back of the unit that allow you to launch the OSCAR interface. You will see an ... port list by name, port or the unique Electronic ID (EID) number embedded in the Console Switch system. The appliance uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR®) interface, which a server is connected. The 8-port Console Switch allows you to connect a single user, whereas the 16-port Console Switch ...
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...Commands dialog box, disable the Broadcast Enable check box. a request from the user station. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 3-21. NOTE: The other user (16-port switch only) is disabled when broadcast mode is enabled, type the information and/or perform the mouse ...Dialog Box 5 Click OK to select any server at any time; The Switch dialog box appears. 46 Basic Operation The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - Changing Your Switch Mode (16-port Console Switch Only) Your Console Switch allows you want to attached servers using two methods: Preemptive and Cooperative....
...Commands dialog box, disable the Broadcast Enable check box. a request from the user station. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 3-21. NOTE: The other user (16-port switch only) is disabled when broadcast mode is enabled, type the information and/or perform the mouse ...Dialog Box 5 Click OK to select any server at any time; The Switch dialog box appears. 46 Basic Operation The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - Changing Your Switch Mode (16-port Console Switch Only) Your Console Switch allows you want to attached servers using two methods: Preemptive and Cooperative....
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...; AVRIQ PS/2, USB, Sun, Serial RJ-45 Separate horizontal and vertical DDC2B Analog Port Maximum 1600x1280@ 75 Hz 1 Serial RS232 1 (8-port Console Switch), 2 (16-port Console Switch) PS/2, VGA, and ACI PS/2 MiniDIN, 15 Pin D, RJ-45 4.36 x 42.9 x 16.56 cm 1U form factor (1.72 x 16.9 x 6.52 inches) 3.6 kg (8 lb) without cables 92 BTU/Hr 12.5 W 40 W maximum 100... end 50/60 Hz 10o to 50o Celsius (50o to 122o Farenheit) operating -20o to 60o Celsius (-4o to 140o Farenheit) nonoperating 54 Appendices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table 4-1.
...; AVRIQ PS/2, USB, Sun, Serial RJ-45 Separate horizontal and vertical DDC2B Analog Port Maximum 1600x1280@ 75 Hz 1 Serial RS232 1 (8-port Console Switch), 2 (16-port Console Switch) PS/2, VGA, and ACI PS/2 MiniDIN, 15 Pin D, RJ-45 4.36 x 42.9 x 16.56 cm 1U form factor (1.72 x 16.9 x 6.52 inches) 3.6 kg (8 lb) without cables 92 BTU/Hr 12.5 W 40 W maximum 100... end 50/60 Hz 10o to 50o Celsius (50o to 122o Farenheit) operating -20o to 60o Celsius (-4o to 140o Farenheit) nonoperating 54 Appendices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table 4-1.
User Manual
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Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration 1 2 4 3 5 8 7 6 9 Table 2-1. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration Descriptions Number Description 1 Power Cord 2 Analog User 3 Digital User 4 Network 5 USB Devices Number Description 6 Servers 2-16 7 ARI Port 8 SIP or Avocent IQ Module 9 Server 1 Installation 16 Figure 2-4.
Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration 1 2 4 3 5 8 7 6 9 Table 2-1. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration Descriptions Number Description 1 Power Cord 2 Analog User 3 Digital User 4 Network 5 USB Devices Number Description 6 Servers 2-16 7 ARI Port 8 SIP or Avocent IQ Module 9 Server 1 Installation 16 Figure 2-4.
User Manual
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... 1 switch per ARI port. Cascading with a Remote Console Switch, an 8-port or 16-port analog console switch is not supported as the primary unit. Locate a CAT 5 cable to connect your Remote Console Switch unit to the legacy switch (Figure 2-13). 2 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the ARI port on the Console Switch. 3 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to a Dell SIP...
... 1 switch per ARI port. Cascading with a Remote Console Switch, an 8-port or 16-port analog console switch is not supported as the primary unit. Locate a CAT 5 cable to connect your Remote Console Switch unit to the legacy switch (Figure 2-13). 2 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the ARI port on the Console Switch. 3 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to a Dell SIP...
User Manual
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...the trap condition occurred as a result of activity on the local port (OSD), then the value of software image for which the trap condition occurred. Current Image Version Variable Name dsTrapObjectImageCurrentVersion 223 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps UTF8String (SIZE (3.16)) Target User Name Variable Name dsTrapObjectTargetUserName OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.2 Description This object....3.2.6.4 Description UTF8String (SIZE (0.32)) Syntax This object is sent in a trap to identify the version of the new software image for which the Remote Console Switch is being upgraded.
...the trap condition occurred as a result of activity on the local port (OSD), then the value of software image for which the trap condition occurred. Current Image Version Variable Name dsTrapObjectImageCurrentVersion 223 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps UTF8String (SIZE (3.16)) Target User Name Variable Name dsTrapObjectTargetUserName OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.2 Description This object....3.2.6.4 Description UTF8String (SIZE (0.32)) Syntax This object is sent in a trap to identify the version of the new software image for which the Remote Console Switch is being upgraded.
User Manual
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... RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Analog Port Maximum 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz Network Configuration Port Number 1 Type Serial RS-232 Connector DB9 Female Analog Port Sets Number 1 Type PS/2, USB, VGA and ACI Connectors PS/2 miniDIN, 15 ...Hr Airflow 8 cfm Appendix F: Technical Specifications 253 F Appendix F: Technical Specifications Table F-1. 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 16 Types Dell PS/2 and USB SIP modules. Avocent PS/2, PS2M, USB, Sun and serial IQ modules.
... RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Analog Port Maximum 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz Network Configuration Port Number 1 Type Serial RS-232 Connector DB9 Female Analog Port Sets Number 1 Type PS/2, USB, VGA and ACI Connectors PS/2 miniDIN, 15 ...Hr Airflow 8 cfm Appendix F: Technical Specifications 253 F Appendix F: Technical Specifications Table F-1. 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 16 Types Dell PS/2 and USB SIP modules. Avocent PS/2, PS2M, USB, Sun and serial IQ modules.
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... Rack mounting, 11 Reboot system using the on-board web interface, 164 Registry, 212 Remote Console Switch accessing, 75 adding, 68 basic configuration, 16 changing properties, 78, 85 discovering, 73 features and benefits, 1 logging in, 76 viewing ...and configuring parameters using the on-board web interface, 150 overview, 6 Operating systems, 33 Operation modes, 4 Organizing your system, 93 OSCAR interface configuring menus, 41 navigating, 39 overview, 2 Override admin account, 182 P PEM, 11, 30 Port...
... Rack mounting, 11 Reboot system using the on-board web interface, 164 Registry, 212 Remote Console Switch accessing, 75 adding, 68 basic configuration, 16 changing properties, 78, 85 discovering, 73 features and benefits, 1 logging in, 76 viewing ...and configuring parameters using the on-board web interface, 150 overview, 6 Operating systems, 33 Operation modes, 4 Organizing your system, 93 OSCAR interface configuring menus, 41 navigating, 39 overview, 2 Override admin account, 182 P PEM, 11, 30 Port...
Dell 2161DS Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR User’s Guide
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... of Ethernet/Computer Connections 16 Setting Up Your Network 16 Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch 16 Installing the 2161DS Console Switch Unit 18 Video Optimization 21 Mouse Acceleration 21 Connecting a SIP 22 Adding a PEM (Optional 22 Adding a Cascade Switch (Optional 24 Connecting to the Network 25 Installing Remote Console Switch Software 27 Adding Servers 27 3 Analog Port Operation Controlling Your...
... of Ethernet/Computer Connections 16 Setting Up Your Network 16 Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch 16 Installing the 2161DS Console Switch Unit 18 Video Optimization 21 Mouse Acceleration 21 Connecting a SIP 22 Adding a PEM (Optional 22 Adding a Cascade Switch (Optional 24 Connecting to the Network 25 Installing Remote Console Switch Software 27 Adding Servers 27 3 Analog Port Operation Controlling Your...
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...32 Configuring OSCAR 33 Assigning Server Names 34 Assigning Device Types 36 Changing the Display Behavior 37 Controlling the Status Flag 39 Setting Console Security 41 Viewing and Disconnecting Users 43 Preemption 45 Running System Diagnostics 46 Displaying Version Information 49 Resetting a SIP 51 Resetting ... Factory Defaults 61 Reset Appliance 61 Display Diagnostic Report 61 Exit 61 5 Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades 63 Upgrading the Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch 63 Upgrading the SIP 64 Upgrading Cascaded Dell 8-port and 16-port Console Switch 67 4 Contents
...32 Configuring OSCAR 33 Assigning Server Names 34 Assigning Device Types 36 Changing the Display Behavior 37 Controlling the Status Flag 39 Setting Console Security 41 Viewing and Disconnecting Users 43 Preemption 45 Running System Diagnostics 46 Displaying Version Information 49 Resetting a SIP 51 Resetting ... Factory Defaults 61 Reset Appliance 61 Display Diagnostic Report 61 Exit 61 5 Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades 63 Upgrading the Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch 63 Upgrading the SIP 64 Upgrading Cascaded Dell 8-port and 16-port Console Switch 67 4 Contents
Dell 2161DS Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR User’s Guide
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...clutter, while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The Dell™ 2161DS Digital Console Switch combines analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized, control of a rack mountable keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM...for each attached server. For digital connections between the 2161DS Console Switch and the server, users can achieve server video resolution of up to the 2161DS Console Switch. Each 2161DS Console Switch has 16 ARI (Analog Rack Interface) ports, used to connect servers to 32 feet (10 meters...
...clutter, while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The Dell™ 2161DS Digital Console Switch combines analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized, control of a rack mountable keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM...for each attached server. For digital connections between the 2161DS Console Switch and the server, users can achieve server video resolution of up to the 2161DS Console Switch. Each 2161DS Console Switch has 16 ARI (Analog Rack Interface) ports, used to connect servers to 32 feet (10 meters...
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...16-port analog switch to each ARI port. Discard used to view and control Avocent A1000R/A2000R switches and all power supply cables before servicing the system. CAUTION: The power supplies in a fully configured system by the manufacturer. Interoperability with your rack solution that describes how to Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers, Dell...• The 2161 DS Console Switch Installation Guide included with Avocent A1000R/A2000R Switches The Remote Console Switch Software can also be used to connect servers to Avocent A1000R/A2000R switches. This warning applies to ...
...16-port analog switch to each ARI port. Discard used to view and control Avocent A1000R/A2000R switches and all power supply cables before servicing the system. CAUTION: The power supplies in a fully configured system by the manufacturer. Interoperability with your rack solution that describes how to Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers, Dell...• The 2161 DS Console Switch Installation Guide included with Avocent A1000R/A2000R Switches The Remote Console Switch Software can also be used to connect servers to Avocent A1000R/A2000R switches. This warning applies to ...
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...the blue push button pops out and clicks. 16 Installation The lower LED, labeled 100Mbps, will illuminate when a valid connection to the network is established and blink when there is powered. The 2161DS Console Switch supports BootP (Bootstrap Protocol) and static IP addressing... Console Switch features two LEDs describing the Ethernet connection. When multiple electrical components are communicating at the bottom of your equipment at the 100Mb rate. Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock hazards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Port ...
...the blue push button pops out and clicks. 16 Installation The lower LED, labeled 100Mbps, will illuminate when a valid connection to the network is established and blink when there is powered. The 2161DS Console Switch supports BootP (Bootstrap Protocol) and static IP addressing... Console Switch features two LEDs describing the Ethernet connection. When multiple electrical components are communicating at the bottom of your equipment at the 100Mb rate. Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock hazards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Port ...