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Dell™ Remote Console Switch User’s GuideNotes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of y

x ContentsManaging PDUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1297 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 133Accessing the AMP . . . . . . . . .

84 Using the ViewerTo capture a screen as a file:1In the Viewer, choose File - Capture to File. The Save dialog is displayed.2Browse to the location w

Using the Viewer 85Preemption of Remote User by a Remote AdministratorIf a remote administrator attempts to access a server that is being accessed by

86 Using the ViewerConnection SharingConnection sharing allows multiple users to interact with a target device at the same time. When you are a primar

Using the Viewer 87Exclusive ModeExclusive Mode allows you to have exclusive control of a Video session. When in Exclusive Mode, no other user can sha

88 Using the Viewer

Virtual Media 895Virtual MediaVirtual media allows you to view, move, or copy data located on virtual media to and from any server. You can manage rem

90 Virtual Media•Local media - Virtual media sessions that use devices attached directly to the USB port of an appliance.•Remote media - Virtual media

Virtual Media 91Figure 5-1. VMedia Setup Dialog BoxTo enable/disable virtual media:1Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main

92 Virtual MediaFigure 5-2. Virtual Media Dialog BoxTable 5-1. OSCAR Interface Virtual Media OptionsFunction PurposeLocked Synchronizes the KVM and vi

Virtual Media 93To set virtual media options using the OSCAR interface:1Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box

Contents xiEnabling SSL on a Domain Controller . . . . . . . 149Login Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154CA Certificate Information

94 Virtual MediaFigure 5-3. Virtual Media Window - On-board Web InterfaceTo enable/disable virtual media:1Click the Configure tab, then click Remote C

Virtual Media 95Setting Virtual Media Options Using the On-board Web InterfaceYou can determine the behavior of the appliance during a virtual media s

96 Virtual Media2Select Tools - Virtual Media.Figure 5-4. Dell Virtual Media Client Showing No ConnectionFigure 5-5. Dell Virtual Media Client Showing

Virtual Media 97There are two devices available for mapping on the target server: a floppy/flash drive or a CD/DVD drive. The virtual media client all

98 Virtual MediaVirtual CD/DVD DriveThe CD/DVD drive section allows a user to select which drive to map to the virtual CD/DVD. It includes radio butto

Virtual Media 99Reserving a Virtual Media SessionIf you want to continue a virtual media session after the KVM session is closed, you can reserve the

100 Virtual Media

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 1016Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceOnce you

102 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interfaceserver properties, manage the local database, organize your system, and connec

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 103The Encryption Levels option allows you to specify the type of encryption to b

xii ContentsKeyboard and Mouse Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . 175B Appendix B: TCP Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179C Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Trap

104 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 6-1. Remote Console Switch Sessions WindowSetting Up User AccountsWhen

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 105 NOTE: Preemptions listed in Table 6-1 only apply to remote clients. They do

106 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 6-2. Users WindowTo add or modify a user:1Click the Configure tab in th

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 1073Type the username and password you wish to assign to the user and then verify

108 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface5Click Save to save the settings and return to the main on-board web interface

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 109If an account becomes locked, it will remain locked until the duration time ha

110 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceIn the SNMP category, you can enter system information and community strings.

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 1114Typ e t h e Read, Write, and Trap community names. These specify the commun

112 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 6-6.SNMP Traps WindowViewing and Resynchronizing Server ConnectionsThe

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 113Figure 6-7. Servers WindowModifying a Server NameYou can use the on-board web

xiiiSafety PrecautionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system and working environm

114 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface2Type the name you want to assign to the server. Names must be 1-15 characters

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 115Viewing the SIPs and IQ ModulesThe Server - SIPs category lets you view the SI

116 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 6-10. Servers - SIPs Window - 4161DS Console Switch NOTE: The Remote Co

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 117Figure 6-11. Firmware Version WindowSIPs SubcategoryThe SIPs sub-category allo

118 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 6-12. SIPs Firmware Version WindowTo view version information for a SIP

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 119Figure 6-13. SIP Version WindowOn occasions when a tiered switch is not recogn

120 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface3Click Reset SIP. A message appears warning you that this function is reserved

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 121Figure 6-14. Upgrade Switch Firmware Window4Click the Upgrade button. The Upgr

122 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 6-15. Upgrade SIP Firmware Window4Click Upgrade. The Upgrade button dim

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 123Figure 6-16. SIP Version Window4Compare the current information to the Firmwar

xiv• If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your trained service prov

124 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 6-17. User Status WindowTo disconnect a user session:1Click the Status

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 125Rebooting Your SystemYou can reboot the Remote Console Switch through the Tool

126 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface NOTE: You may leave the password field blank if you do not want to require a

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 127To save a user database from a Remote Console Switch:1Click the Tools tab in t

128 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceInstalling a Web CertificateA web certificate allows you to enter the on-board

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 129dOrganization Name: the exact legal unabbreviated name of your organization.eL

130 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface3In the PDU settings box, change the PDU name, set the cycle delay time, enabl

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 131- or - Click the Cycle button to reboot the selected outlet(s). 4Click Save.

132 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface

Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 1337Migrating Your Remote Console SwitchIf you have an existing installation of Remote Console Switches and are u

xv• Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the power strip does not exce

134 Migrating Your Remote Console SwitchUpgrading Firmware Using the AMPBefore starting the migration process (see "Migrating Remote Console Swit

Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 135Click File System and browse to the location on your file system where the FLASH file is located. Click Open.3

136 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch2All switches that qualify for migration will appear in the Available Remote Console Switches list. Select the

Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 137Using the Resync WizardComplete the Resync Wizard to synchronize the local database and the Remote Console Swi

138 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 1398LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchOverviewThe Dell 2161DS, 2161DS-2, 4161DS, and 2321DS suite o

140 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchDomain Controller ComputersAssociated with the Domain hierarchy is the corresponding hierarchy of Domain

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 141AttributesThere is one more hierarchy used in AD. Associated with each object class is a set of “attribu

142 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switchused to associate specific access control information with specific instances of Dell Remote Console Swi

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 143object will cause it to propagate through Active Directory so that once it is created, it cannot be dele

xvi• Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than di

144 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchConfigure the Override Admin AccountShould a network failure occur, an account is provided that may be u

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 145Figure 8-1. On-board Web Interface - Network SubcategoryConfiguring the Network Time Protocol SettingsTh

146 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchConfiguring the LDAP Authentication ParametersThe Authentication panel allow you to configure your authe

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 147Figure 8-2. On-board Web Interface - Authentication Panel Local/LDAP and Parameters

148 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchTable 8-1. Authentication Panel Field DescriptionsField DescriptionAuthentication SettingsUsers can choo

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 149LDAP SSL CertificatesAll LDAP protocol exchanges (between a Remote Console Switch and Active Directory s

150 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchaSelect Start - Control Panel - Add or Remove Programs. bSelect Add/Remove Windows Components. cIn the W

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 1512Enter the information that will be incorporated into your certificate request in the Distinguished Name

152 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch7On the File To Export screen enter or browse to a filename and path for the exported certificate. Press

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 153Figure 8-4. On-board Web Interface - Send CertificateYou can browse to a certificate and open it. Once t

Product Overview 11Product OverviewThe multiuser, Dell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switch integrates Dell field-proven digital keyboard, vi

154 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchLogin TimeoutIn cases where there is a large enough directory tree to cause LDAP authentication to perfo

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 155The following display is an example of the CA certificate information:1From the Client, download CA cert

156 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchThere are three permission levels available. In increasing order of access they are, “KVM User”, “KVM Us

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 157Table 8-2. LDAP (Group Attribute Authorization)Operation KVM Appliance AdminKVM User Admin KVM UserPreem

158 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchAn AD user account must be configured to receive appliance administrator permission before that account

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 1592Within this Organizational Unit, create three group objects to represent user privilege levels. One for

160 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switchthe physical switch and one Association Object. The Association object is used to link together the user

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 161Figure 8-6. Typical Setup for Active Directory Objects You can create as many or as few association obje

162 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchFigure 8-7. Setting Up Active Directory Objects in a Single Domain To set up the objects for the single

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 163User1 is in Domain1, and user2 and user 3 are in Domain2. You want to give user1 and user 2 an administr

2 Product OverviewMultiplatform SupportThe Dell SIP modules available for use with the Remote Console Switch support PS/2, USB and USB2 device environ

164 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch7Add user3 as a Member in Association Object 2 (AO2), Priv2 as Privilege Objects in AO2, and RCS2 as RCS

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 1652Read the warning and click Next again. 3Either select Use Current Log In Credentials or enter a user na

166 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch2Click Add/Remove Snap-in.3Select the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in and click Add. 4Click

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 167Using Dell Association Objects SyntaxUsing the Dell Association Objects syntax, object types default to

168 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchCreating an Association ObjectThe Association Object is derived from a Group and must contain a Group Ty

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 1691Select the Privileges Object tab and click Add. 2Type the Privilege Object name and click OK. Click the

170 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch3Create a DPO. Do not check any of the three boxes on the “KVM Appliance Privileges” tab. Check the Cons

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 171Login Failure. Reason: Access cannot be granted due to Authentication Server errorsPlease verify that th

172 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchDoes the login to the Remote Console Switch using Active Directory work in mixed mode (that is, the doma

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 173What can I do if I cannot log into the Remote Console Switch using Active Directory authentication? How

Product Overview 3You can manage and connect to multi-vendor servers and devices from within the DSView 3 software. Include your Dell Remote Console S

174 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch

Appendix A: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 175AAppendix A: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse ShortcutsTab

176 Appendix A: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse ShortcutsDown Arrow Deselects the existing selection and selects the next node below

Appendix A: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 177Shift + Page DownExtends selection down one page.Shift + Mouse ClickDeselec

178 Appendix A: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts

Appendix B: TCP Ports 179BAppendix B: TCP PortsThe following table lists the functions performed by the Remote Console Switch and which ports are used

180 Appendix B: TCP Ports

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 181CAppendix C: MIBs and SNMP TrapsThis appendix provides formatted information drawn from the Management Information

182 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP TrapsFigure C-1. Dell Remote Console Switch MIB StructureMIB GroupsProduct ID Group (dsProductID) 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 183Table C-1. Product IP Group ObjectsObject Type Description OIDdsProductIDDisplayName Product name in UTF8. 1.3.6.1.

Third Party Software. You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may contain or be provided with copyrighted software of Dell's suppliers as ident

4 Product OverviewOperation ModesThe OSCAR interface provides convenient operation modes for easy system administration of the Remote Console Switch.

184 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP TrapsdsProductIDVendor Product vendor name in UTF8.1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1.3ProductIDProductVersion Global product ver

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 185SIP Group (dsSIP) 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.2SIP group objects are shown in Table C-2. The SIP group objects are stru

186 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP TrapsTable C-2. SIP Group ObjectsSNMP Trap Object GroupThis section describes the variables sent to Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 187Description This object is sent in a trap to identify the name of the user for which the trap condition occurred. I

188 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP TrapsOID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.5Description This object is sent in a trap to identify the version of the software imag

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 189Description This object is sent in a trap to identify the SIP for which the trap condition occurred.Syntax UTF8Stri

190 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP TrapsDescription This object is sent in a trap to identify the old name of a server whose name was changed.Syntax UTF8St

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 191Description This object is sent in a trap to identify the device for which the trap condition occurred.Syntax UTF8S

192 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP TrapsUser Account Unlocked ReasonVariable Name dsTrapObjectUnlockReasonOID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.19Description This ob

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 193Type of SIP ImageVariable Name dsTrapTrapObjectTypeOfImageOID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.22Description This object is

Product Overview 5FLASH UpgradeableUpgrade your Remote Console Switch and SIP modules at any time to ensure you are always running the most current fi

194 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP TrapsSyntax SyntaxINTEGER {imageUpgradeTftpNoSocket(1), -- TFTP No SocketimageUpgradeTftpConnectFailure(2), --

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 195Enterprise TrapsSNMP traps enable an agent to notify the management station of significant system events. To enable

196 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP TrapsTable C-3. Enterprise Specific TrapsTrap IDTrap Message Severity Description1The Remote Console Switch is rebooting

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 1976 Video session terminated. Command issued by user: %s. Terminated user: %s. Server: %s.Informational A video sessi

198 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps10 Result text: %s. Results code: %d.Informational The result of an FTP, TFTP, or ASMP image upgrade.11 New user ad

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 19917 Server name changed. Old name: %s. New name: %s. Attached to SIP: %s.Informational The name of a server has chan

200 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps21 Configuration file loaded in the Remote Console Switch. Command issued by user: %s. Name of file loaded: %s.Info

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 20124 Subsystem Upgrade started. Device ID: %s.Informational The Remote Console Switch has started a Subsystem Upgrade

202 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps30 Subsystem upgrade failed. Device ID: %s.Informational The Remote Console Switch has detected a special condition

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 20334 User account has been unlocked.Client IP Address: %s. Command issued by user: %s. Unlocked user: %s. Reason: %s.

6 Product OverviewEasy to Install and ConfigureThe Remote Console Switch Software is designed for easy installation and operation. Auto-discovery of m

204 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps35 SIP image upgrade started. Command issued by user: %s. Image type: %s. New version: %s. Current version: %s. Ser

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 20536 SIP image upgrade result. Result: %d. Upgrade was started by user: %s. Upgrade image type: %d. Upgrade version:

206 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps38 Remote virtual media session started. User: %s. Server: %s. SIP: %s.Informational A remote Virtual Media session

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 20741 Remote virtual media session has been reserved. User: %s. Server: %s.Informational A user established a reserved

208 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps44 Remote virtual media drive has been unmapped. User: %s. Server: %s Drive Type: %s. Drive Access Mode: %s.Informa

Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps 20947 Local video session terminated. Command issued by user: %s. Server: %s.Informational A local virtual media sessi

210 Appendix C: MIBs and SNMP Traps51 CA Certificate file loaded in the Remote Console Switch. Command issued by user: %s.Informational The Remote Con

Appendix D: FLASH Upgrades 211DAppendix D: FLASH UpgradesUpgrading the Remote Console SwitchThe Remote Console Switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you

212 Appendix D: FLASH Upgrades3Launch both the server TFTP or FTP software and the terminal emulation software.4Verify that the Remote Console Switch

Appendix D: FLASH Upgrades 21315When the upgrade is complete, the startup message from step 4 appears on the terminal screen.Upgrading Remote Console

Product Overview 7The Dell Remote Console Switches can authenticate using the standard Active Directory schema, or the Dell Extended Schema in order t

214 Appendix D: FLASH Upgrades5In the IP address field, type the IP address of the TFTP or FTP server where the Remote Console Switch firmware FLASH f

Appendix D: FLASH Upgrades 215Switch after an firmware upgrade. SIPs that have already been discovered but which are not attached to the Remote Consol

216 Appendix D: FLASH Upgrades3Click SIP to view individual SIP module version information. The SIP Select dialog box displays.4Select a SIP module to

Appendix E: Technical Specifications 217EAppendix E: Technical SpecificationsTable E-1. 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications

218 Appendix E: Technical SpecificationsAC-input power 40 W maximumAC-input voltage rating 100 to 240 VAC AutosensingAC-input current rating 0.5 AAC-i

Appendix E: Technical Specifications 219Type Serial RS-232Connector RJ-45Analog Port SetsNumber 1Type PS / 2 , U S B, V G A a nd AC IConnectors PS

220 Appendix E: Technical SpecificationsSafety and EMC Approvals and MarkingsUL / cUL, CE - EU, N (Nemko), GOST, C-Tick, NOM / NYCE, MIC (BCC), SASO,

Appendix F: Technical Support 221FAppendix F: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating i

222 Appendix F: Technical Support

Index 223IndexNumerics2161DS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch, 282161DS2/4161DS2 Console SwitchConfiguring, 18Installing, 172161DS2/4161DS2 Cons

8 Product Overview

224 IndexConfiguration information, 55Connection sharing, 86Console security, 43DDatabaseusing the on-board web interfacemanaging, 126Dell Extended Sc

Index 225LLanguagesetting using the on-board web interface, 115setting using the OSCAR interface, 47LDAPauthentication parameters, 146overview, 6, 139

226 IndexPort Expansion Module. See PEM.Power indicator, 17Preemptionusing the on-board web interface, 104using the OSCAR interface, 54using the Viewe

Index 227SNMPenterprise Traps, 195MIBs, 181traps, 111, 181using the on-board web interfaceconfiguring settings, 110enabling/configuring, 109Soft switc

228 IndexVieweradjusting, 68adjusting resolution, 71expanding and refreshing, 70features of, 67Virtual mediaconfiguring using the on-board web interfa

Installation 92InstallationThe Remote Console Switch system includes the Remote Console Switch, the Remote Console Switch Software, and the on-board w

10 Installation4Using the local port configuration, input all server names via the OSCAR interface.To set up the Remote Console Switch Software, see t

Installation 11• Front Access Panel• Port Expansion Module (PEM) NOTE: A virtual media session cannot be opened to a server that is connected to a PE

12 Installation1 Line up the holes of the mounting brackets with the screw holes in the switch.2 Fasten the mounting bracket to the switch using the b

Installation 133 Line up the screw holes in the bracket with the screw holes in the switch.4 With a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the front mounting br

Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings• UL / cUL • CE - EU •N (Nemko)•GOST •C-Tick •NOM / NYCE•MIC (BCC)•SASO •GS •IRAM •FCC, ICES, •VCCI •SoNCAP •SAB

14 InstallationFigure 2-2. 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch 1U Mounting Bracket Installation To install the 2321DS Remote Console Switch mounting

Installation 157Place the complete switch chassis/bracket assembly into a level rack position and install the appropriate hardware into each of the fo

16 InstallationFigure 2-4. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration Table 2-1. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration DescriptionsNumber Descript

Installation 17 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The groundin

18 InstallationFigure 2-5. Main MenuTo configure the Remote Console Switch hardware:1 You will see the Main menu with eleven options. Select option 1,

Installation 19Figure 2-6. Network Configuration Menu2 Select option 1 to set your network speed. Once you enter your selection, you will be returned

20 InstallationFigure 2-7. Web Interface Port Configuration Menu2Select option 1 to set the port numbers. Type the port numbers you wish to use for th

Installation 21 NOTE: If you change the port numbers in the Remote Console Switch, you will also need to change them in the Remote Console Switch Sof

22 InstallationFigure 2-10. User Input Menu3Either press the <Enter> key to accept the default options, or enter the appropriate text in the fol

Installation 231 You will see the Main menu with eleven options. Select option 11, Input Web Server Certificate, to open the Input Web Server Certific

24 InstallationVideo OptimizationTo ensure optimal video quality, configure the Remote Console Switch with the same settings as the network switch. Fo

Installation 25USB connection, attach the SIP’s plug to the USB port on the first server you will be connecting to this Remote Console Switch unit (Fi

26 InstallationFigure 2-11. Connecting a SIPAdding a Cascade SwitchTo add a cascade switch (optional): NOTE: The Remote Console Switch does not suppo

Installation 272 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 the ACI port

28 InstallationFigure 2-12. Remote Console Switch With a Cat 5 Analog Switch NOTE: The Remote Console Switch supports only 1 switch per ARI port. You

Installation 29 NOTE: When cascading with a Remote Console Switch, an 8-port or 16-port analog console switch is not supported as the primary unit in

30 InstallationFigure 2-13. Remote Console Switch Cascading Configuration With Legacy Console SwitchesAdding a PEM (Optional)A Port Expansion Module (

Installation 311 Mount the PEM into your rack. Using up to nine CAT 5 cables, one connects your Remote Console Switch unit to the PEM, and the other e

32 InstallationConnecting to the NetworkTo connect the network and power up your Remote Console Switch:1 Connect your network cable to the LAN port on

Installation 331Open a web browser and type the IP address of the Remote Console Switch. You can set the IP address of the switch using the OSCAR inte

Contents vContentsSafety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiiGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiiRack Mount

34 Installation

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 353Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsThe Remote Console Switch features user-side keyboard and mo

36 Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsFigure 3-1. Example of a Main Dialog Box NOTE: You can also press the <Control>, <Alt>, or

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 37Selecting DevicesUse the Main dialog box to select devices. When you select a device, the appliance reco

38 Controlling Your System at the Analog Portsfirst few characters of its name or number. If you have set a Screen Delay Time and you press the key se

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 39Table 3-2. OSCAR Interface Navigation BasicsThis Keystroke Does This<Print Screen>, Ctrl-Ctrl, Shi

40 Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsConfiguring OSCAR Interface MenusYou can configure your Remote Console Switch from the Setup menu within

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 41To access the Setup menu:1Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box

42 Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsTo access the Menu dialog box:1Click Setup - Menu in the Main dialog box. The Menu dialog box displays.F

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 43By setting a Screen Delay Time, you can complete a soft switch without displaying the OSCAR interface. T

vi ContentsLDAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Interoperability with Avocent Products. . . . . . . . 72 Installation . . . . .

44 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports1Click in the New text box.2Type the new password in the New text box. Passwords must contain both alpha

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 451If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box, proceed to step

46 Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsTo access the Flag dialog box:1Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 47 NOTE: Changes made to the status flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog bo

48 Controlling Your System at the Analog Portsthe cascaded switch is visible on screen. When you select from the list, the Modify button is enabled, a

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 49Figure 3-8. Device Modify Dialog Box3Choose or enter the number of ports supported by your cascaded swit

50 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports1In the Names dialog box, select a device name or port number and click Modify. The Name Modify dialog b

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 51Figure 3-9. Network (IPv4 Mode) Dialog BoxFigure 3-10. Network (IPv6 Mode) Dialog BoxOnce you have made

52 Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsDisplaying Version InformationThe OSCAR interface enables you to display the versions of the Remote Cons

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 53determined by placement of the device in the list. The list is always shown in scanning order. You can,

Contents viiConfiguring OSCAR Interface Menus . . . . . . . . . . 40Changing the Display Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . 41Setting Console Security.

54 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports1In the Scan dialog box, select the device to be removed.orDouble-click on the device name or port.orCli

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 552Click Setup > Preempt.3Enter a number of seconds in the Timeout Seconds field.• If you enter a value

56 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports3Click License Key to add a license key and enable a new feature or click X to close the Configuration d

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 57To run diagnostic tests:1Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box a

58 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all devices receiving a broad

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 592Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box. Click X or press <Escape> to re

60 Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsTo turn on, turn off or cycle power to a device:1Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interfac

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 611Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.2Click Setup - PD

62 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports4Click Inlets.5Enter an integer in the Minimum Amps or Maximum Amps fields.6Click OK.PDU Outlets windowF

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 63bIn the Power-On Interval field, enter the number of seconds you want the Remote Console Switch to wait

viii ContentsAdjusting the Video Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Minimizing Remote Video Session Discoloration. . 74Improving Screen Background

64 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports

Using the Viewer 654Using the ViewerYou can connect to a server in the Remote Console Switch system using the Viewer. The Viewer allows you full keybo

66 Using the ViewerFigure 4-1. On-board Web Interface - Connections TabInteracting With the Server Being ViewedOnce you have connected to a server, yo

Using the Viewer 67Viewer Window FeaturesFigure 4-2. Viewer WindowA Menu bar: Access many of the features in the Viewer.B Accessed server desktop: Int

68 Using the Viewerand keyboard macros. By default, the Align Local Cursor, Refresh Image, and Single Cursor Mode buttons are displayed. D Connection

Using the Viewer 691From the Tools menu in the Viewer, choose Session Options. The Session Options toolbar is displayed.2Click the Toolbar tab.3Click

70 Using the ViewerUsing the Up and Down button, click to increase or decrease the number of seconds for which you want the toolbar to display, after

Using the Viewer 71disappear and only the accessed server desktop will be visible. The screen will be resized up to a maximum of 1024x768. If the desk

72 Using the ViewerAdjusting the Video QualityThe Viewer offers both automatic and manual video adjustment capability. Generally, the Automatic Video

Using the Viewer 734When finished, click Close to exit the Manual Video Adjust dialog box.Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box OptionsFigure 4-7. Manual Vid

Contents ixVirtual Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Virtual CD/DVD Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Virtual Media Connection

74 Using the ViewerMinimizing Remote Video Session DiscolorationWhen establishing remote video sessions, pixel discolorations may occur due to network

Using the Viewer 75Figure 4-8. Viewer Mouse Session Options dialog box Setting Mouse ScalingYou can choose between three preset mouse scaling options

76 Using the ViewerMinimizing Mouse TrailingDuring a remote video session, as the mouse moves on the screen, some pixels will remain discolored. This

Using the Viewer 772Set Acceleration to 1.0.3Apply the changes and use the Align Local Cursor/Mouse button in the Viewer to resynchronize the mouse.Vi

78 Using the ViewerFigure 4-9. Viewer - Thumbnail ViewerScan mode is a lower priority than an active connection. If you have an interactive session wi

Using the Viewer 79Accessing Scan Mode from the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 4-10. On-board Web Interface - Scanning ServersTo access Scan mode in the

80 Using the Viewer1From the Thumbnail Viewer, select Options - Preferences. The Preferences dialog box appears.2Enter the time each thumbnail will be

Using the Viewer 81From the Thumbnail Viewer, select Options - Pause Scan. The scan sequence will pause at the current thumbnail if the Thumbnail View

82 Using the ViewerFigure 4-12. Viewer Macro Menu Expanded - Linux OptionFigure 4-13. Viewer Macro Menu Expanded - Sun OptionSession Options - General

Using the Viewer 83The Keyboard Pass-through check box allows you to specify whether Keyboard Pass-through mode is enabled, or not. The Keyboard Pass-