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Dell™ Console Switch
Console Switch
Installer/User’s Guide
Model: Console Switch
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Notes and Cautions Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ___________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any ma
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Contents 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SIP Intelligent Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Multiplatform Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 OSCAR Graphical User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Plug and Play . .
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Selecting Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Soft Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Navigating the OSCAR Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus Assigning Server Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Assigning Device Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Changing the Display Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures Figure 1-1. Console Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Figure 1-2. Example of a Console Switch Configuration . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . 14 Figure 2-1. Console Switch Horizontal Installation Figure 2-2. Basic Console Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 2-3. Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Figure 2-4. Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Figure 3-1. Main Dial
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Figure 3-20. Broadcast Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Figure 3-21. Broadcast Enable Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Figure 3-22. Switch Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Figure 4-1. SIP Status Dialog Box. Figure 4-2. SIP Upgrade Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Figure 4-3. Version Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Figure 4-4. SIP Selection Dialog Box Figure 4-5. SIP Version Dialog B
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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 two simultaneous users, and an intuitive user interface. The Console Switch features powerful on-screen management 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 switch a
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Multiplatform Support The SIPs available with your Console Switch support PS/2 and USB server environments. PS/2, USB, Sun, and serial cabling options are also available using Avocent™ AVRIQ intelligent cables. ® Using the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR ) graphical user interface in conjunction with these modules allows you to switch easily across platforms. OSCAR Graphical User Interface The Console Switch uses the OSCAR interface, which features intuitive menus to con
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FLASH Upgradable You can upgrade your firmware at any time through a simple update utility to ensure that your Console Switch system is always running the most current version available. Both the Console Switch and the SIPs are FLASH upgradable. See "Appendix A: Flash Upgrades" for more information. Tiering Expansion Each Console Switch supports up to 16 directly attached servers and can conveniently scale to support more. You can expand your system by tiering with Console Switches and legac
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CAUTION: The power supplies in your system may produce high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm. Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the covers and access any of the components inside the system. This document pertains only to the Dell Console Switch. General Observe and follow service markings: • Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation. • Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol wi
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• To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the power strip. • To help pro
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12 Product Overview www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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2 Installation Getting Started Before installing your Console Switch, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance as well as other items necessary for proper installation. Supplied with the Console Switch The following are supplied with the Console Switch: • Console Switch appliance •Power cord •CAT 5 cable • Rack mounting kit • 0U mounting bracket •One serial cable • Console Switch Installer/User’s Guide • Console Switch Quick Installation Guide Ad
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Figure 2-1. Console Switch Horizontal Installation CAUTION: Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury. Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins. Mount components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Do not exceed your rack load rating. To install the 1U switch mounting bracket: 1 Remove the screws on each side. 2 Line up the holes in the “long s
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Figure 2-2. Basic Console Switch Configuration Local User B (16-port model only) Configuration Port (for updating firmware) Console Switch Servers 2-16 Local User A Server 1 SIP To connect a SIP to each server: 1 Locate the SIPs for your Console Switch. 2 Attach the appropriately cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to the appliance. 3 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your SIP and Console Switch to the RJ-45 c
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NOTE: When connecting a Sun AVRIQ module, you must use a multi-sync monitor to accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync. To connect local peripherals: 1 Select the keyboard, monitor and mouse to be connected to local user A. 2 Locate the port set labeled A on the back of the appliance. Connect these peripherals to their respective ports. NOTE: For the multiuser, 16-port Console Switch, repeat these steps for the local user analog port set labeled
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Figure 2-3. Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch Local user A Local User B (16 port model only) Console Switch ARI Ports Primary Servers Tiered (secondary) Console Switch Secondary Servers Installation 17
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Adding Legacy Switches You can add legacy switches to the Console Switch system for easy integration into your existing configuration. In a tiered system, each ARI port will accommodate up to 24 servers. See the following table for legacy switches compatible with the Console Switch system. Table 2-1. Legacy Switch Support Legacy Product Model Numbers Avocent switches AV200, AV400, AV2000, 180ES, 2160ES Dell switches Dell 180ES, 2160ES 18 Installation www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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Figure 2-4. 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 rack cabinet. Locate a length of CAT 5 cabling to connect between your Console Switch and the SIP for your switch. 2 Attach the keyboard, monitor and mouse connectors of the SIP to a user port on your tiered switch. 3 Attach one end of th
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7 Repeat steps 2 to 5 for all tiered switches you wish to attach to your system. To connect local peripherals: 1 Select the keyboard, monitor and mouse to be connected to local user A. 2 Locate the port set labeled A on the back of the appliance. Connect these peripherals to their respective ports. NOTE: For the multiuser, 16-port Console Switch, repeat these steps for the local analog port set labeled B. 3 Bundle and label the cables for easy identification. Setting Up Your Console Switch S
