Dell 2161DS User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ 2161DS Console SwitchHardware and OSCAR® User’sGuideModel: 2161DS Console Switch

10 Product Overviewwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAccess Via Network ConnectionNo special software or drivers are required on the attached computers.

Product Overview 11Figure 1-2. 2161DS Console Switch NOTE: You can access up to 256 servers in a fully configured system by connecting a 16-port anal

12 Product Overviewwww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, a trained service technician must disconnect all

Product Overview 13•Use the product only with approved equipment.•Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components.•Op

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Installation 152InstallationThe Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch requires that the Remote Console Switch Software be installed prior to use. Remote Console

16 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Port Expansion Module (PEM)• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Extension cableVerification of Ethernet/Computer

Installation 17Figure 2-3. OU Mounting Bracket InstallationTo install the 1U switch mounting bracket:1Line up the holes in the long side of the kit&ap

18 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 2-4. IU Installation Installing the 2161DS Console Switch UnitThe diagram below illustrates one p

Installation 19Figure 2-5. Basic 2161DS Console Switch Configuration CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment do not

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the 2161DS Console Switch unit and then into an appropria

Installation 21Video OptimizationTo ensure optimal video quality you will want to configure the 2161DS Console Switch with the same settings as the ne

22 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFor systems running the Windows® 2000 operating system:1From the desktop, select Start - Settings - Cont

Installation 233Attach the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your PEM and each server’s SIP to one of the eight RJ45 connectors grouped on the back

24 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 2-8. PEM Rack InstallationAdding a Cascade Switch (Optional)You can add your cascade switches in

Installation 25Figure 2-9. 2161DS Console Switch Configuration With a Cascade SwitchConnecting to the NetworkTo connect the network and power up your

26 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo install a SIP in a 1U or 2U cable management arm:Route the SIP through the cable management arm. The

Installation 27Figure 2-14. Cable Management Arm - Top ViewInstalling Remote Console Switch SoftwareTo install your Remote Console Switch Software:See

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Analog Port Operation 293Analog Port OperationControlling Your System at the Analog PortThe Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch includes an analog port on the

Contents 3Contents1 Product OverviewFeatures and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9SIP Intelligent Cabling . . . . . .

30 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-15. Example of Configured Main Dialog Box NOTE: You can also press the <Ctrl> k

Analog Port Operation 31Selecting Servers Use the Main dialog box to select servers. When you select a server, the 2161DS Console Switch reconfigures

32 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo soft switch to a server:1To select a server, press <Print Screen>. If the display orde

Analog Port Operation 33Configuring OSCARYou can configure your 2161DS Console Switch system from the Setup menu within OSCAR. Select the Names button

34 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAssigning Server NamesUse the Names dialog box to identify individual servers or servers connec

Analog Port Operation 35To assign names to servers:1In the Names dialog box, select the name or port number you wish to change and click Modify. The N

36 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAssigning Device TypesWhile the 2161DS Console Switch unit automatically discovers cascade swit

Analog Port Operation 37Figure 3-20. Device Modify Dialog Box3Choose the number of ports supported by your switch. 4Click OK. 5Repeat steps 2–4 for ea

38 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-21. Menu Dialog BoxTo choose the display order of servers in the Main dialog box:1Sele

Analog Port Operation 39Controlling the Status FlagThe status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected server or

4 ContentsSelecting Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31OSCAR Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-22. Flag Dialog BoxTo determine how the status flag is displayed:1Select Name or EID t

Analog Port Operation 41Setting Console SecurityOSCAR enables you to set security on your analog port console. You can establish a screen saver mode t

42 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo password protect your console:1Set your password as described in the previous procedure. 2Se

Analog Port Operation 431If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box, go to step 2.- or -If your console is

44 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com2Click Commands - User Status. The User Status dialog box appears. Figure 3-25. User Status Dia

Analog Port Operation 45 NOTE: If the User Status list has changed since it was last displayed, the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the l

46 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-27. Preempt Dialog box NOTE: Typing a value of less than five will disable preemption

Analog Port Operation 47The Diagnostic dialog box appears. The top section of the dialog box displays the hardware tests. The bottom portion divides t

48 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo run diagnostic tests:1If OSCAR is not open, press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box

Analog Port Operation 49Figure 3-29. Suspect SIPs Dialog BoxaIn Figure 3-29, the first SIP is connected to a server. The second SIP is connected to po

Contents 5Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Appendix C: Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-30. Version Dialog Box3Click Digital to view the Digitizer unit firmware versions. The

Analog Port Operation 514Click SIP to view individual SIP version information. Figure 3-32. SIP Selection Dialog Box5Select the SIP that you wish to v

52 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-33. SIP Version Dialog Box5Click Reset. A warning message appears, warning that the fu

Analog Port Operation 53Figure 3-34. Main Dialog BoxScanning Your SystemIn scan mode, the 2161DS Console Switch automatically scans from port to port

54 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-35. Scan Dialog Box3The dialog box contains a listing of all the servers attached to y

Analog Port Operation 55Figure 3-36. Command Dialog Box3Select Scan Enable in the Command dialog box. To cancel scan mode:1Select a server if OSCAR is

56 Analog Port Operationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-37. Broadcast Dialog Box NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be id

Analog Port Operation 57To turn broadcasting off:In the Command dialog box, click to disable the Broadcast Enable check box.Figure 3-38. Command Dialo

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Terminal Operations 594Terminal OperationsEach individual Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch may be configured at the unit level through the configuration po

6 ContentsFigure 2-13. Cable Management Arm - Side View . . . . . . . . 28Figure 2-14. Cable Management Arm - Top View . . . . . . . . 29Figure 3

60 Terminal Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo access the Terminal menu:1Connect a terminal or system running terminal emulation software (su

Terminal Operations 61To change the password: 1Select the Set/Change Password menu option. 2You will be prompted to type the old password and a new on

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Appendices 635AppendicesAppendix A: Flash UpgradesUpgrading the Dell™ 2161DS Console SwitchThe Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch FLASH upgrade feature allow

64 Appendiceswww.dell.com | support.dell.com9The 2161DS Console Switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display the upg

Appendices 65Figure 5-41. SIP Load Dialog Box 4Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the SIP Status dialog box.To upgrade SIP firmware indivi

66 Appendiceswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 5-43. SIP Selection Dialog Box 4Select the SIP that you wish to upgrade and click the Version butto

Appendices 67Figure 5-45. SIP Load Dialog Box6Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the SIP Status dialog box.Upgrading Cascaded Dell 8-port

68 Appendiceswww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo upgrade an 8-port/16-port console switch cascaded from a Dell 2161DS Console Switch:1Check the firmware

Appendices 69Appendix B: Technical SpecificationsTable 5-6. Technical SpecificationsServer PortsNumber 16SIP Types PS/2 and USB, Dell branded or Avoce

Contents 7Figure 5-41. SIP Load Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Figure 5-42. Version Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Fig

70 Appendiceswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAppendix C: NotificationsUSA Notification CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly ap

Appendices 71Agency ApprovalsUL 1950, CSA C22. 2 No. 950, EN60950, IEC 950FCC part 15A, EN55022, EN50082Republic of Korea EMI Standard Certificate Num

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73Limited Warranties and Return PolicyDell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year

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75When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return. You must return the products to us in

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77• Software, including the operating system and software added to the Dell-branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, or the r

78www.dell.com | support.dell.comWhat do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in

79We will pay to ship the part to you if you use an address in Canada. Otherwise, we will ship the part freight collect. We will also include a prepai

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83 Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are backed by a three-year limited warranty. Please refer to the reverse side of this car

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Index 85IndexNumerics2161DS Console SwitchConfiguring, 20Installing, 192161DS Console Switch UnitInstalling, 18AAddress Resolution Protocol. See ARP.a

86 IndexOOn-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting interface. See OSCAR.OSCAR, 15, 29, 61Configuring, 33Navigation, 32Setting screen delay time,

Product Overview 91Product OverviewFeatures and BenefitsThe Dell™ 2161DS Digital Console Switch combines analog and digital technology to provide flex