Page 3 - Contents; Product Overview
Contents 3 Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rack Mounting of Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LAN Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Safety Precautions; General
5 Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system and working environment from potential damage. CAUTION: The power supplies in your system may produce high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm. Only t...
Page 6 - Rack Mounting of Systems
6 www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m • Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in your troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider. • Use the produc...
Page 7 - LAN Options
7 • Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading. • Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of c...
Page 9 - Product Overview; Features and Benefits; Multiplatform Support; Interoperability with Avocent
Product Overview 9 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The multiuser, Dell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch integrates Dell field-proven digital keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for up to four simultaneous users, and a pa...
Page 10 - Help
10 Product Overview www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m OSCAR ® GUI The Remote Console Switch uses the OSCAR ® interface, which features intuitive menus to configure your switch system and select computers. Devices can be identified by a name, EID or port number, allowing you to assign u...
Page 11 - FLASH Upgradeable
Product Overview 11 Table 1-1. Maximum Resolution Refresh Rate Video Type FLASH Upgradeable Upgrade your Remote Console Switch and SIP modules at any time to ensure you are always running the most current firmware version available. Flash Upgrades can be initiated through OSCAR ® or the Serial Conso...
Page 13 - Installation; Getting Started
Installation 13 2 Installation The Remote Console Switch requires that the Remote Console Switch Software be installed prior to use. Remote Console Switch Software allows a user to view and control a device attached to the Remote Console Switch switch system, configure and maintain the system, and p...
Page 14 - Setting Up Your Network; Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch Unit
14 Installation www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m Optional items: • Port Expansion Module (PEM)• Front Access Panel Setting Up Your Network The Remote Console Switch system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the Remote Console Switch units and the computers running Remote Console S...
Page 15 - To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracket:
Installation 15 To install the 0U switch mounting bracket (shipped as default): 1 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 button head socket cap screws on each side. 3 Mount the switch assembly to the rack b...
Page 16 - Installing the Remote Console Switch Unit
16 Installation www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m 6 Mount the switch assembly to the rack cabinet by matching the holes in the “short side” of each bracket to an appropriate set of matching holes on your rack cabinet. Next, insert the combination hex head screws through the slots in th...
Page 18 - Terminal Applications
18 Installation www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m 2 Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the Remote Console Switch unit and then into an appropriate power source. 3 When the power is switched on, the Power indicator on the rear of the unit will blink for 30 seconds while perfo...
Page 19 - Video Optimization; Mouse Acceleration
Installation 19 Video Optimization To ensure optimal video quality, configure the Remote Console Switch with the same settings as the network switch. For example, if the Remote Console Switch is set to Auto-Negotiate , then the network switch must be set to Auto-Negotiate in both speed and duplex. F...
Page 20 - Adding a Cascade Switch
20 Installation www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m 4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port on the back of your Remote Console Switch unit. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 for all servers you wish to attach. NOTE: Power down the Remote Console Switch...
Page 22 - Cascading with Legacy Switches
22 Installation www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m Cascading with Legacy Switches To add a legacy switch (optional): 1 Mount the switch into your rack. Locate a CAT 5 cable to connect your Remote Console Switch unit to the legacy switch (Figure 2-7). 2 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cablin...
Page 24 - Connecting to the Network
24 Installation www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m 2 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your PEM and the Remote Console Switch unit to the RJ45 connector slightly separate from the other connectors on the PEM. Connect the remaining end of the CAT 5 cable to the de...
Page 25 - Basic Operations; Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports; To access the Main dialog box:
Basic Operations 25 3 Basic Operations Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports The Remote Console Switch features user-side keyboard and mouse ports that allow you to connect a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct analog access. The Remote Console Switch uses the powerful OSCAR ® interface,...
Page 26 - Viewing the status of your switch; Main
26 Basic Operations www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m Figure 3-1. Example of a Main Dialog Box NOTE: You can also press the <Control> key twice within one second to launch the OSCAR ® interface. You can use this key sequence in any place you see <Print Screen> throughout th...
Page 27 - Selecting devices; Soft Switching; Name
Basic Operations 27 Selecting devices Use the Main dialog box to select devices. When you select a device, the appliance reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the proper settings for that device.To select devices:Double-click the device name, EID or port number. or If the display order of your devi...
Page 28 - Navigating the OSCAR
28 Basic Operations www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m Navigating the OSCAR ® Interface Table 3-2 describes how to navigate the OSCAR ® interface using the keyboard and mouse. Table 3-2. OSCAR ® Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This <Print Screen>, Ctrl-Ctrl, Shift-...
Page 29 - Configuring OSCAR; Setup
Basic Operations 29 Configuring OSCAR ® Interface Menus You can configure your Remote Console Switch from the Setup menu within the OSCAR ® interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your appliance to identify devices by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routi...
Page 30 - Changing the Display Behavior
30 Basic Operations www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m Figure 3-2. Setup Dialog Box Changing the Display Behavior Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of devices, set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR ® interface, and change the OSCAR ® launch sequence. The display order ...
Page 31 - Setting Console Security
Basic Operations 31 To choose the default display order of devices: 1 Select Name to display devices alphabetically by name. or Select EID to display devices numerically by EID number. or Select Port to display devices numerically by port number. 2 Click OK . To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR...
Page 33 - Controlling the Status Flag
Basic Operations 33 To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection: 1 If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box, proceed to step 2. or If your console is password protected, see the previous procedure, then go to step 2. 2 Select Enable Screen...
Page 34 - Setting the Interface Language
34 Basic Operations www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m Figure 3-5. Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status flag is displayed: 1 Select Name or EID to determine what information will be displayed. 2 Select Displayed to show the flag all the time or select Timed to display the flag fo...
Page 35 - Assigning Device Types
Basic Operations 35 Figure 3-6. Language Dialog Box 3 Click to select the language you want the OSCAR ® interface to appear in. 4 Click OK to accept the change you have made and return to the Setup dialog box. The Setup dialog box displays in the language you have selected. Assigning Device Types Th...
Page 36 - Assigning Device Names
36 Basic Operations www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m When the Remote Console Switch discovers a cascaded switch, the port numbering changes to accommodate each device under that switch. For example, if the switch is connected to ARI port 6, the switch port is listed as 06 and each dev...
Page 37 - Configuring Network Settings
Basic Operations 37 To assign names to devices: 1 In the Names dialog box, select a device name or port number and click Modify . The Name Modify dialog box displays. 2 Type a name in the New Name box. Names of devices may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9...
Page 38 - Displaying Version Information
38 Basic Operations www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m Displaying Version Information The OSCAR ® interface enables you to display the versions of the Remote Console Switch and the SIP module firmware. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current. For more information, see Append...
Page 40 - Setting the Preemption Warning
40 Basic Operations www .d e ll.c o m | s u p p o rt .d e ll .c o m NOTE: If the Add/Remove button is clicked when a device is highlighted, the check box corresponding to the highlighted device toggles state. To cancel scan mode: 1 Select a device if the OSCAR ® interface is open. or Move the mouse ...
Page 41 - Displaying Configuration Information
Basic Operations 41 Figure 3-12. Scan Dialog Box 4 Click OK to save the settings. Displaying Configuration Information You can view the configuration of your Remote Console Switch from the Configuration dialog box. This dialog box provides you with quick access to the settings you have entered and a...
Page 43 - Broadcasting to Servers
Basic Operations 43 Broadcasting to Servers The analog user can simultaneously control more than one server in a system to ensure that all selected servers receive identical input. You can choose to broadcast keystrokes and/or mouse movements independently. NOTE: You can broadcast up to 16 devices a...
Page 45 - Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades; key to continue
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades 45 A Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch The Remote Console Switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with the latest firmware available.You can upgrade the switch firmware either through a serial console or...
Page 47 - Upgrading the SIP module firmware
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades 47 Figure A-1. Download Dialog Box 4 In the TFTP IP field, type the IP address of the TFTP server where the appliance firmware FLASH file is located. 5 In the Filename field, type the filename of the firmware FLASH file. 6 Click Download. The firmware upgrade proceeds. 7 O...
Page 51 - Appendix B: Technical Specifications
Appendix B: Technical Specifications 51 B Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table B-1. Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product SpecificationsServer Ports Number 16 Types Dell PS/2 and USB SIP modules. Avocent PS/2, USB, Sun and serial AVRIQ’s. Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate hor...
Page 53 - Appendix C: Technical Support
Appendix C: Technical Support 53 C Appendix C: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Dell product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service.To resolve an issue:...
Page 55 - Index; Numerics
Index 55 Index Numerics 2161DS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch, 21 2161DS2/4161DS2 Console Switch Configuring, 18Installing, 17 2161DS2/4161DS2 Console Switch Unit Installing, 16 A Address Resolution Protocol. See ARP. ARI, 20, 23ARI port, 25ARP, 19Auto-Negotiate, 19AutoView 2000 switch casca...
