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...• USB modules, including Virtual Media and Smart Card/Common Access Card (CAC) versions (Dell and Avocent modules available) • VT100 Serial modules (Avocent modules available) • True Serial modules (Dell and Avocent modules available) • Sun modules (Avocent modules available) • PS2M modules .... You can select a device from the list of target devices and start a KVM session with Avocent® Products The RCS software can be used to target devices on the Remote Console Switch. For more information, see "Virtual Media" on page 49. Starting a keyboard,...
...• USB modules, including Virtual Media and Smart Card/Common Access Card (CAC) versions (Dell and Avocent modules available) • VT100 Serial modules (Avocent modules available) • True Serial modules (Dell and Avocent modules available) • Sun modules (Avocent modules available) • PS2M modules .... You can select a device from the list of target devices and start a KVM session with Avocent® Products The RCS software can be used to target devices on the Remote Console Switch. For more information, see "Virtual Media" on page 49. Starting a keyboard,...
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If Java is not installed, download it from http://www.java.com, then associate the JNLP file with Java WebStart. NOTE: Once you will attempt to the web interface, you have logged out or your PC. The KVM Switch will not have to log in again when launching new sessions unless you have logged in to detect Java on your computer. NOTE: To use the Web interface, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.6.0_11 or higher must be installed on your session has exceed the inactivity timeout specified by the administrator. 14 Installation
If Java is not installed, download it from http://www.java.com, then associate the JNLP file with Java WebStart. NOTE: Once you will attempt to the web interface, you have logged out or your PC. The KVM Switch will not have to log in again when launching new sessions unless you have logged in to detect Java on your computer. NOTE: To use the Web interface, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.6.0_11 or higher must be installed on your session has exceed the inactivity timeout specified by the administrator. 14 Installation
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...may not input mouse and keyboard data. When a session is enabled on the Remote Console Switch, Secondary Users do not need the permission of the Primary User to automatically share a KVM session without first requesting permission from the Unit list, then click the Manage Appliance button. ... user privileges sharing the session when the Primary user leaves the session, then the session will become the Primary user. To configure a switch to share KVM sessions, complete the following steps: 1 Click the Appliances button in the Explorer. 2 Complete one of the following steps: • ...
...may not input mouse and keyboard data. When a session is enabled on the Remote Console Switch, Secondary Users do not need the permission of the Primary User to automatically share a KVM session without first requesting permission from the Unit list, then click the Manage Appliance button. ... user privileges sharing the session when the Primary user leaves the session, then the session will become the Primary user. To configure a switch to share KVM sessions, complete the following steps: 1 Click the Appliances button in the Explorer. 2 Complete one of the following steps: • ...
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If Automatic Sharing is not enabled, a share request is not a Remote Console Switch. If the primary user accepts the share request, or if Automatic Sharing is enabled, a KVM session to the target device session opens, and the session type icon within the new Video Viewer window indicates if...a message indicates that selecting Exclusive Mode will cause the other users. When operating a session in stealth mode. • Right-click on the switch and your access rights (as either share or preempt the existing session. 1 If the option is viewing this point. Using the Viewer 73 ...
If Automatic Sharing is not enabled, a share request is not a Remote Console Switch. If the primary user accepts the share request, or if Automatic Sharing is enabled, a KVM session to the target device session opens, and the session type icon within the new Video Viewer window indicates if...a message indicates that selecting Exclusive Mode will cause the other users. When operating a session in stealth mode. • Right-click on the switch and your access rights (as either share or preempt the existing session. 1 If the option is viewing this point. Using the Viewer 73 ...
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...8226; Select Yes to terminate the sessions of the following steps: 1 Open a KVM session to cancel the exclusive mode action. Select Manage Appliance from the pop-up menu. • Select a Remote Console Switch in the Connection Sharing area. Sessions subcategory. 2 Select the Enable Shared Sessions check...in exclusive mode, complete the following steps: • Double-click on a Remote Console Switch in the Unit list. • Select a Remote Console Switch from the Video Viewer toolbar. 3 If the KVM session is currently shared, only the primary user can access the Video Viewer in the ...
...8226; Select Yes to terminate the sessions of the following steps: 1 Open a KVM session to cancel the exclusive mode action. Select Manage Appliance from the pop-up menu. • Select a Remote Console Switch in the Connection Sharing area. Sessions subcategory. 2 Select the Enable Shared Sessions check...in exclusive mode, complete the following steps: • Double-click on a Remote Console Switch in the Unit list. • Select a Remote Console Switch from the Video Viewer toolbar. 3 If the KVM session is currently shared, only the primary user can access the Video Viewer in the ...
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... then click the Manage Appliance button. • Right-click on the target device. To enable stealth KVM sessions on a Remote Console Switch in the Unit list. • Select a Remote Console Switch from the pop-up menu. • Select the target device and press Enter. 3 If another ...undetected. If the option is already involved in a KVM session. To monitor a target device in stealth mode, complete the following steps: 1 Click the Devices button in the Explorer. 2 Complete one of the following steps: • Double-click on a switch, complete the following steps: 1 Click the Appliances ...
... then click the Manage Appliance button. • Right-click on the target device. To enable stealth KVM sessions on a Remote Console Switch in the Unit list. • Select a Remote Console Switch from the pop-up menu. • Select the target device and press Enter. 3 If another ...undetected. If the option is already involved in a KVM session. To monitor a target device in stealth mode, complete the following steps: 1 Click the Devices button in the Explorer. 2 Complete one of the following steps: • Double-click on a switch, complete the following steps: 1 Click the Appliances ...
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... following conditions exist: • the switch to which preemption requests can be rejected... access rights (Stealth permissions follow Preemption permissions) • the switch the target device is connected to is being preempted will be ... Remote User Remote Console Switch No Administrator Remote Console Switch Local User Yes Administrator Remote Console Switch Remote Console Switch Yes Administrator Administrator Remote...NOTE: All users sharing the connection that is not a Remote Console Switch Preemption Mode Preemption provides a means for users with lesser or equal privilege...
... following conditions exist: • the switch to which preemption requests can be rejected... access rights (Stealth permissions follow Preemption permissions) • the switch the target device is connected to is being preempted will be ... Remote User Remote Console Switch No Administrator Remote Console Switch Local User Yes Administrator Remote Console Switch Remote Console Switch Yes Administrator Administrator Remote...NOTE: All users sharing the connection that is not a Remote Console Switch Preemption Mode Preemption provides a means for users with lesser or equal privilege...
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...risk of the target device session opens. For information about connection sharing, see "Preemption Mode" on the target device. Any user operating a KVM session can lock a virtual media session to view, move, or copy data located on your access rights (as compared with those of ...the primary user) allow it, you can access any server. If the switch has connection sharing enabled, you to a KVM session. 78 Using the Viewer The virtual media can manage remote systems more efficiently by allowing operating system installation, ...
...risk of the target device session opens. For information about connection sharing, see "Preemption Mode" on the target device. Any user operating a KVM session can lock a virtual media session to view, move, or copy data located on your access rights (as compared with those of ...the primary user) allow it, you can access any server. If the switch has connection sharing enabled, you to a KVM session. 78 Using the Viewer The virtual media can manage remote systems more efficiently by allowing operating system installation, ...
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... Virtual Media window, complete the following steps: 1 Click Exit or X to close the window. 2 If you attempt to disconnect an active KVM session that has an associated locked virtual media session, a confirmation message indicates that any mapped drives, a message indicates that the drives will be...device will provide BIOS support for a USB 2.0 connected keyboard and mouse. 84 Using the Viewer With this feature, a user located at the switch or using the RCS software can access a local USB storage device, such as a composite USB2 device. Therefore, the USB2 virtual device is shown...
... Virtual Media window, complete the following steps: 1 Click Exit or X to close the window. 2 If you attempt to disconnect an active KVM session that has an associated locked virtual media session, a confirmation message indicates that any mapped drives, a message indicates that the drives will be...device will provide BIOS support for a USB 2.0 connected keyboard and mouse. 84 Using the Viewer With this feature, a user located at the switch or using the RCS software can access a local USB storage device, such as a composite USB2 device. Therefore, the USB2 virtual device is shown...
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...saving, 45 DirectDraw using the Viewer, 63 B Browser configuring application to launch, 35 Browsers accessing a server, 34 supported by the Remote Console Switch Software, 8 C Connect Video task button using the Viewer, 49-50 Connection sharing, 71 Connections See Sessions, 4 E Environment Variables, 87... Exclusive Mode, 73 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 ...
...saving, 45 DirectDraw using the Viewer, 63 B Browser configuring application to launch, 35 Browsers accessing a server, 34 supported by the Remote Console Switch Software, 8 C Connect Video task button using the Viewer, 49-50 Connection sharing, 71 Connections See Sessions, 4 E Environment Variables, 87... Exclusive Mode, 73 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 ...
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... O OpenManage IT Assistant Event Viewer overview, 2 Operating systems, 7 Organizing your system, 38 M Macros, 67 Manage Remote Console Switch task button logging into a Remote Console Switch, 25 Microsoft Windows uninstalling on, 10 Mouse acceleration, 13 shortcuts, 89 using the Viewer adjusting, 61 improving performance, 62 minimizing..., 12 Preemption performing, 77 Procedures To access the Video Viewer in exclusive mode, 74 To configure an appliance, 12 To configure KVM sessions, 75 To configure session sharing, 72 To end a virtual media session, 84 To monitor a target device in stealth mode...
... O OpenManage IT Assistant Event Viewer overview, 2 Operating systems, 7 Organizing your system, 38 M Macros, 67 Manage Remote Console Switch task button logging into a Remote Console Switch, 25 Microsoft Windows uninstalling on, 10 Mouse acceleration, 13 shortcuts, 89 using the Viewer adjusting, 61 improving performance, 62 minimizing..., 12 Preemption performing, 77 Procedures To access the Video Viewer in exclusive mode, 74 To configure an appliance, 12 To configure KVM sessions, 75 To configure session sharing, 72 To end a virtual media session, 84 To monitor a target device in stealth mode...
Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide
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...3-2. Figure 3-7. Figures Figure 1-1. Figure 3-16. Figure 3-15. Console Switch 7 Example of a Console Switch Configuration 9 OU Mounting Bracket Installation 14 1U Installation 16 Basic Console Switch Configuration 17 Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch . . . 19 Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch 21 Main Dialog Box 24 Setup Dialog Box 28 Names Dialog Box 29... 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 3-12. Figure 3-14.
...3-2. Figure 3-7. Figures Figure 1-1. Figure 3-16. Figure 3-15. Console Switch 7 Example of a Console Switch Configuration 9 OU Mounting Bracket Installation 14 1U Installation 16 Basic Console Switch Configuration 17 Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch . . . 19 Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch 21 Main Dialog Box 24 Setup Dialog Box 28 Names Dialog Box 29... 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 3-12. Figure 3-14.
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... 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 easy system configuration and server selection. NOTE: The 8-Port Console Switch enables a single local user to access any attached servers whereas the 16-port...
... 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 easy system configuration and server selection. NOTE: The 8-Port Console Switch enables a single local user to access any attached servers whereas the 16-port...
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... on the back of your Console Switch. 5 Connect the servers to your rack cabinet. Console Switch Configuration 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 to the instructions included with...
... on the back of your Console Switch. 5 Connect the servers to your rack cabinet. Console Switch Configuration 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 to the instructions included with...
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... 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 connect a legacy keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch to the appliance or a tiered switch, the port numbering displays the ARI port first, then the... switch port to which the server is connected. If you to connect a single user, whereas the 16-...
... 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 connect a legacy keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch to the appliance or a tiered switch, the port numbering displays the ARI port first, then the... switch port to which the server is connected. If you to connect a single user, whereas the 16-...
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...displays, allowing you will only be available if a configurable switch is used as the default name. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click OK in the Devices dialog box. Assigning Device Types While the appliance automatically discovers legacy KVM switches, you to assign it is listed as Sw-8 or ...Sw-24 appear in the Type category for the tiered switch. NOTE: The ...
...displays, allowing you will only be available if a configurable switch is used as the default name. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click OK in the Devices dialog box. Assigning Device Types While the appliance automatically discovers legacy KVM switches, you to assign it is listed as Sw-8 or ...Sw-24 appear in the Type category for the tiered switch. NOTE: The ...
User Manual
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... powered directly from the device and provides Keep Alive functionality even if the Remote Console Switch is also available. 1 Product Overview The multiuser, Dell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switch integrates Dell field-proven digital keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with CAT 5 design dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video...
... powered directly from the device and provides Keep Alive functionality even if the Remote Console Switch is also available. 1 Product Overview The multiuser, Dell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switch integrates Dell field-proven digital keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with CAT 5 design dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video...
User Manual
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... Interface Language You can change the OSCAR interface language: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. Assigning Device Types The Remote Console Switch automatically discovers cascaded KVM switches, but you want the OSCAR interface to appear in the Language dialog box. To change the OSCAR interface to any one of ...ports on the cascaded switch through the Devices dialog box. An Sw-8 or Sw-24 in the Flag dialog box. 7 Click OK to ...
... Interface Language You can change the OSCAR interface language: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. Assigning Device Types The Remote Console Switch automatically discovers cascaded KVM switches, but you want the OSCAR interface to appear in the Language dialog box. To change the OSCAR interface to any one of ...ports on the cascaded switch through the Devices dialog box. An Sw-8 or Sw-24 in the Flag dialog box. 7 Click OK to ...
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... loaded: %s. NOTE: This trap is deprecated and is stored in dsTrapObjectUserName. The name of the user who commanded the Remote Console Switch to load the configuration file is contained in the dsTrapObjectFirmwareCondition object. Device ID: %s. Information about the nature of the user who commanded...name of the failure is no longer sent. This can include two SIP devices on a port where one or more have a legacy KVM Switch, or some other illegal setup condition. The name of the file that was loaded is contained in the configuration file. Command issued ...
... loaded: %s. NOTE: This trap is deprecated and is stored in dsTrapObjectUserName. The name of the user who commanded the Remote Console Switch to load the configuration file is contained in the dsTrapObjectFirmwareCondition object. Device ID: %s. Information about the nature of the user who commanded...name of the failure is no longer sent. This can include two SIP devices on a port where one or more have a legacy KVM Switch, or some other illegal setup condition. The name of the file that was loaded is contained in the configuration file. Command issued ...
Dell 2161DS Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR User’s Guide
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... on the 2161DS Console Switch. The 2161DS Console Switch consists of up to 32 feet (10 meters). 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The Dell™ 2161DS Digital Console Switch combines analog and digital technology to the 2161DS Console Switch. Interoperability with Avocent®...up to 1280x1024 with a cable length of a rack mountable keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch, configurable for each attached server. For digital connections between the 2161DS Console Switch and the server, users can remotely access servers across a 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection, or ...
... on the 2161DS Console Switch. The 2161DS Console Switch consists of up to 32 feet (10 meters). 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The Dell™ 2161DS Digital Console Switch combines analog and digital technology to the 2161DS Console Switch. Interoperability with Avocent®...up to 1280x1024 with a cable length of a rack mountable keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch, configurable for each attached server. For digital connections between the 2161DS Console Switch and the server, users can remotely access servers across a 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection, or ...