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Dell PowerEdge KVM 1081AD User Manual (244 pages)
Remote Console Switch
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 3.34 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety Precautions
13
General
13
Rack Mounting of Systems
15
LAN Options
16
1 Product Overview
17
Remote Console Switch Features and Benefits
17
SIP Intelligent Module
17
Multiplatform Support
18
Interoperability with Avocent® IQ Module Intelligent Cabling
18
OSCAR Interface
18
On-Board Web Interface
18
Dsview® 3 Management Software Plug-In
18
Virtual Media
19
Security
19
Encryption
19
Operation Modes
20
Video
20
FLASH Upgradeable
21
Cascade (Tier) Expansion
21
Remote Console Switch Software Features and Benefits
21
Easy to Install and Configure
22
Powerful Customization Capabilities
22
Extensive Remote Console Switch Management
22
Ipv4 and Ipv6 Capabilities
22
Ldap
22
Interoperability with Avocent Products
23
2 Installation
25
Remote Console Switch Quick Setup Checklist
25
Remote Console Switch Installation and Setup
26
Getting Started
26
Setting up Your Network
27
Keyboards
27
Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch Unit
27
Installing the Remote Console Switch Unit
31
Video Optimization
40
Mouse Acceleration
40
Connecting a SIP
40
Adding a Cascade Switch
42
Cascading with Legacy Switches
45
Adding a PEM (Optional)
46
Connecting to the Network
48
On-Board Web Interface Installation and Setup
48
Supported Browsers
48
Launching the On-Board Web Interface
48
3 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports
51
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices
51
Selecting Devices
53
Soft Switching
53
Navigating the OSCAR Interface
54
Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus
56
Changing the Display Behavior
57
Setting Console Security
59
Controlling the Status Flag
61
Setting the Interface Language
63
Assigning Device Types
63
Assigning Device Names
65
Configuring Network Settings
66
Displaying Version Information
68
Scanning Your System
68
Setting the Preemption Warning
70
Displaying Configuration Information
71
Running System Diagnostics
72
Broadcasting to Servers
73
Power Controlling Devices
75
Power Window
75
Pdus Window
76
PDU Settings Window
76
PDU Inlets Window
77
PDU Outlets Window
78
4 Using the Viewer
81
Accessing Servers from the On-Board Web Interface
81
Interacting with the Server Being Viewed
82
Viewer Window Features
83
Adjusting the Viewer
84
Adjusting the Viewer Resolution
87
Adjusting the Video Quality
88
Minimizing Remote Video Session Discoloration
90
Improving Screen Background Color Display
90
Setting Mouse Scaling
91
Minimizing Mouse Trailing
92
Improving Mouse Performance
92
Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan Mode
93
Scanning Your Servers
93
Thumbnail View Status Indicators
95
Navigating the Thumbnail Viewer
96
Using Macros to Send Keystrokes to the Server
97
Session Options - General Tab
98
Screen Capturing
99
Preemption
100
Preemption of Remote User by a Remote Administrator
101
Preemption of a Local User/Remote Administrator by a Remote Administrator
101
Connection Sharing
102
5 Virtual Media
105
Common Virtual Media Terms
105
Configuring Virtual Media Locally
106
Enabling/Disabling Virtual Media Using the OSCAR Interface
106
Setting Virtual Media Options Using the OSCAR Interface
107
Configuring Virtual Media Remotely
109
Enabling/Disabling Virtual Media Using the On-Board Web Interface
109
Setting Virtual Media Options Using the On-Board Web Interface
111
Launching Virtual Media
111
Virtual Floppy Drive
113
Virtual CD/DVD Drive
114
Virtual Media Connection Status
114
Reserving a Virtual Media Session
115
Resetting the USB Bus
115
6 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-Board Web Interface
117
Migrating Switches from the Remote Console Switch Software
117
Viewing and Configuring Remote Console Switch Parameters
118
Changing Remote Console Switch Parameters
118
Setting up User Accounts
120
Locking and Unlocking User Accounts
124
Enabling and Configuring SNMP
125
Enabling Individual SNMP Traps
127
Viewing and Resynchronizing Server Connections
128
Modifying a Server Name
129
Viewing and Configuring Tiered Switch Connections
130
Viewing the Sips and IQ Modules
131
Viewing Remote Console Switch Version Information
132
Sips Subcategory
133
Upgrading Firmware
136
Controlling User Status
139
Rebooting Your System
141
Managing Remote Console Switch Configuration Files
141
Managing User Databases
142
Installing a Web Certificate
144
Managing Pdus
145
7 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch
149
Accessing the AMP
149
Upgrading Firmware Using the AMP
150
Upgrading Remote Console Switch Firmware
150
Migrating Remote Console Switches to the On-Board Web Interface
151
Using the Resync Wizard
153
8 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch
155
Overview
155
The Structure of Active Directory
155
Domain Controller Computers
156
Object Classes
156
Attributes
157
Schema Extensions
157
Standard Schema Versus Dell Extended Schema
158
Standard Installation
159
Configure the Override Admin Account
160
Configuring DNS Settings
160
Configuring the Network Time Protocol Settings
161
Configuring the LDAP Authentication Parameters
162
LDAP SSL Certificates
165
Enabling SSL on a Domain Controller
165
Login Timeout
170
CA Certificate Information Display
170
Configuring Group Objects
171
Active Directory Object Overview for Standard Schema
174
Dell Extended Schema Active Directory Object Overview
175
Configuring Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions to Access Your RCS
180
Extending the Active Directory Schema (Optional)
180
Installing the Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In (Optional)
181
Adding Users and Privileges to Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions
182
Creating a SIP Object
182
Creating a Privilege Object
182
Using Dell Association Objects Syntax
183
Creating an Association Object
184
Adding Objects to an Association Object
184
Console Redirection Access Security
185
Using Active Directory to Log in to the Remote Console Switch
186
Target Device Naming Requirements for LDAP Implementation
186
Frequently Asked Questions
187
Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts
191
B Appendix B: TCP Ports
196
C Appendix C: Mibs and SNMP Traps
197
MIB Groups
198
Enterprise Traps
211
D Appendix D: FLASH Upgrades
227
Upgrading the Remote Console Switch
227
Upgrading the SIP Module Firmware
230
E Appendix E: Technical Specifications
233
Appendix F: Technical Support
237
Index
239
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Dell PowerEdge KVM 1081AD User Manual (106 pages)
Dell 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Software
| Size: 0.91 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Product Overview
7
Features and Benefits
7
Powerful Customization Capabilities
7
Extensive Remote Console Switch Management
7
Authentication and Authorization
8
System Components
8
RCS Explorer Window
8
Video Viewer
9
Interoperability with Avocent® Products
9
Operating Features
10
Target Device Naming
10
Target Device Name Displays
10
Sorting
11
Ipv4 and Ipv6 Network Address Capabilities
11
2 Installation
13
Installing the Software
15
Uninstalling the Software
16
Starting the Software
16
Configuring Switches and Target Devices
17
Web Interface Installation and Setup
19
3 Basic Software Operation
21
Viewing Your System in the Explorer
21
Customizing the Window Display
23
Adding a Remote Console Switch (Dell or Avocent)
23
Accessing Your Remote Console Switch
31
Launching the VNC or RDP Viewer
33
Changing Server and Switch Properties
33
General Properties
33
Server Network Properties
35
Switch Network Properties
35
Information Properties
36
Server Connections Properties
37
VNC Properties
38
RDP Properties
39
Accessing a Server Via a Browser Window
40
Changing Server and Switch Options
40
General Options
41
Default Browser
41
Changing Directdraw Support (Windows os Only)
42
HTTP/HTTPS Options
43
VNC Options
43
RDP Options
44
Organizing Your System
44
Modifying Custom Field Names
46
Creating Folders
47
Assigning a Unit to a Site, Location, or Folder
47
Deleting and Renaming
48
Customizing the Explorer Window
50
Modifying the Selected View on Startup
50
Changing the Default Browser
51
Managing Your Local Databases
51
Saving a Database
51
Loading a Database
52
Exporting a Database
52
4 Using the Viewer
55
Accessing Servers from the RCS Software
55
Interacting with the Server Being Viewed
57
Viewer Window Features
58
Adjusting the Viewer
60
Adjusting the Viewer Resolution
63
Adjusting the Video Quality
64
Minimizing Remote Video Session Discoloration
66
Improving Screen Background Color Display
66
Setting Mouse Scaling
67
Minimizing Mouse Trailing
68
Improving Mouse Performance
68
Reducing Mouse Cursor Flickering
69
Viewing Multiple Servers Using the Scan Mode
69
Scanning Your Servers
69
Thumbnail View Status Indicators
71
Navigating the Thumbnail Viewer
72
Using Macros to Send Keystrokes to the Server
73
Session Options - General Tab
75
Screen Capturing
76
Session Sharing Options
77
Automatic Sharing
77
Exclusive Mode
79
Stealth Connection
81
Preemption Mode
82
Virtual Media
84
Sharing and Preemption
85
Launching Virtual Media
86
Mapping Virtual Media Drives
87
Virtual Media Connection Status
88
Virtual Media Sessions
88
A Appendix A: Updating RCS Software
93
B Appendix B: Keyboard and Mouse
95
C Appendix C: TCP Ports
99
D Appendix D: Technical Support
101
Index
103
Dell PowerEdge KVM 1081AD Hardware User's Manual (86 pages)
Dell Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR User's Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 1.84 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figure
5
Contents
5
1 Product Overview
9
Features and Benefits
9
SIP Intelligent Cabling
9
Interoperability with Avocent® AVRIQ Intelligent Cabling
9
Access Via Network Connection
10
Point and Click Control with the Remote Console Switch Software
10
Figure
10
Interoperability with Avocent A1000R/A2000R Switches
11
Safety Precautions
11
General
12
Rack Mounting of Systems
13
LAN Options
13
2 Installation
15
Getting Started
15
Verification 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
Cable Management Arm - Side View
26
Installing Remote Console Switch Software
27
Adding Servers
27
Cable Management Arm - Top View
27
3 Analog Port Operation
29
Controlling Your System at the Analog Port
29
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers
29
Example of Configured Main Dialog Box
30
Selecting Servers
31
OSCAR Navigation Basics
32
Configuring OSCAR
33
Setup Dialog Box
33
Assigning Server Names
34
Names Dialog Box
34
Name Modify Dialog Box
35
Assigning Device Types
36
Device Modify Dialog Box
36
Devices Dialog Box
36
Changing the Display Behavior
37
Menu Dialog Box
37
Controlling the Status Flag
39
Flag Dialog Box
39
Position Flag
40
Figure
41
Setting Console Security
41
Viewing and Disconnecting Users
43
Security Dialog Box
43
User Status Dialog Box
43
Disconnect Dialog Box
44
Preempt Dialog Box
45
Preemption
45
Running System Diagnostics
46
Diagnostics Dialog Box
47
Displaying Version Information
49
Suspect Sips Dialog Box
49
Resetting a SIP
51
Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse
52
Version Dialog Box
52
Scanning Your System
53
Broadcasting to Servers
55
Main Dialog Box
55
Command Dialog Box
57
4 Terminal Operations
59
Configuring the Terminal Menu
59
Network Configuration
60
Firmware Management
60
Enable Debug Messages
60
Set/Change Passwords
60
Restore Factory Defaults
61
Reset Appliance
61
Display Diagnostic Report
61
Exit
61
5 Appendices
63
Appendix A: Flash Upgrades
63
Upgrading the Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch
63
Upgrading the SIP
64
SIP Selection Dialog Box
66
SIP Version Dialog Box
66
Upgrading Cascaded Dell 8-Port and 16-Port Console Switch
67
SIP Load Dialog Box
67
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
73
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
76
Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only
81
And Celeron ® Processors Only
82
Broadcast Dialog Box
85
Command Dialog Box
85
Scan Dialog Box
86
Terminal Menu
86
Version Dialog Box
86
SIP Selection Dialog Box
86
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Dell PowerEdge KVM 1081AD Installer/User Manual (60 pages)
8-Port and 16-port Console Switches
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 1.46 MB
Table of Contents
Console Switch
1
Notes and Cautions
2
Table of Contents
3
1 Product Overview
7
Features and Benefits
7
SIP Intelligent Module
7
Figure 1-1. Console Switch
7
Multiplatform Support
8
OSCAR Graphical User Interface
8
Security
8
Video
8
Plug and Play
8
Table 1-1. SIP Resolution and Refresh Rates
8
FLASH Upgradable
9
Tiering Expansion
9
Safety Precautions
9
Figure 1-2. Example of a Console Switch Configuration
9
General
10
Rack Mounting of Systems
11
2 Installation
13
Getting Started
13
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
Figure 2-1. OU Mounting Bracket Installation
14
Installing the Console Switch
16
Figure 2-2. 1U Installation
16
Figure 2-3. Basic Console Switch Configuration
17
Tiering Console Switches
18
Figure 2-4. Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch
19
Adding Legacy Switches
20
Table 2-1. Legacy Switch Support
20
Figure 2-5. Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch
21
Setting up Your Console Switch System
22
3 Basic Operation
23
Controlling Your System at the Local User Ports
23
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers
23
Viewing the Status of Your Switch
24
Figure 3-1. Main Dialog Box
24
Table 3-1. OSCAR Interface Status Symbols
24
Selecting Servers
25
Soft Switching
25
Navigating the OSCAR Interface
26
Table 3-2. OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics
26
Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus
27
Table 3-3. Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for
27
Assigning Server Names
28
Figure 3-2. Setup Dialog Box
28
Figure 3-3. Names Dialog Box
29
Figure 3-4. Name Modify Dialog Box
29
Assigning Device Types
30
Figure 3-5. Devices Dialog Box
30
Changing the Display Behavior
31
Figure 3-6. Device Modify Dialog Box
31
Figure 3-7. Menu Dialog Box
32
Table 3-4. OSCAR Status Flags
32
Controlling the Status Flag
33
Figure 3-8. Flag Dialog Box
33
Setting Console Security
34
Figure 3-9. Set Position Flag
34
Figure 3-10. Security Dialog Box
34
Displaying Version Information
37
Figure 3-11. Version Dialog Box
37
Figure 3-12. SIP Selection Dialog Box
37
Figure 3-13. SIP Version Dialog Box
38
Resetting a SIP
38
Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse
39
Figure 3-14. SIP Version Dialog Box
39
Scanning Your System
40
Figure 3-15. Commands Dialog Box
40
Figure 3-16. Scan Dialog Box
41
Running System Diagnostics
42
Figure 3-17. Commands Dialog Box
42
Figure 3-18. Diagnostics Dialog Box
43
Table 3-5. Diagnostic Test Details
43
Broadcasting to Servers
44
Figure 3-19. Diagnostics Warning Message Box
44
Figure 3-20. Broadcast Dialog Box
45
Changing Your Switch Mode (16-Port Console Switch Only)
46
Figure 3-21. Broadcast Enable Dialog Box
46
Figure 3-22. Switch Dialog Box
47
A Appendices
49
Appendix A: Flash Upgrades
49
Items Needed for the Upgrade
49
Upgrading Firmware
49
Upgrading the Console Switch
49
Figure 4-1. SIP Status Dialog Box
51
Upgrading the SIP
51
Appendix B: Technical Specifications
54
Table 4-1. Technical Specifications
54
Appendix C: Notifications
56
USA Notification
56
Canadian Notification
56
Japanese Approvals
56
Taiwanese Approvals
56
Agency Approvals
57
Index
59
Dell PowerEdge KVM 1081AD Cable Routing Manual (13 pages)
Digital KVM’s
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 0.76 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
Section 1: 0U Mounting Locations
5
Supported Locations in the Poweredge™ 4210 and 2410
5
Figure 1: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member
6
Figure 2: KVM Mounted on Horizontal Member
7
Supported Locations in the Poweredge 4820, 4220, and 2420
7
Figure 3: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member
8
Connecting the Cables to the KVM
9
Figure 4: Four Post Rack: System and Cables Installed
9
Four Post Front of Rack Cabling
9
Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables
9
Connecting the Cables to the KVM
10
Figure 5: Four Post Rack: Routing Power and Data Cables
10
Figure 6: Removable Portion of Rail
10
Two Post Flush Mount Cabling
10
Figure 7: Two Post Rack: System and Cables Installed
11
Figure 8: Two Post Rack: Routing Power and Data Cables
11
Routing the Power Cables and Data Cables
11
Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations
8
Mounting the KVM in the Front of the Rack
8
Mounting the KVM in the Back of the Rack
8
Section 3: Cabling a KVM
8
Section 4: KVM Resolution Information
12
Dell KVM Resolution by Model
12
Figure 9: Two Post Rack: Routing Power and Data Cables (Optional Tie)
12
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