Dell Remote Console Switch User's Guide

Dell™ Remote Console SwitchSystem User’s GuideNotes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better us

x ContentsSetting Up User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Locking and Unlocking User Accounts. . . . . . 147Enabling and Configuring SNMP . .

83 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsChanging Information PropertiesThe Information tab allows you to enter information about the switch

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 84Figure 4-12. Information Properties Tab4Click Apply to save the new settings.-or-Click OK to save th

85 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations3Click on the Connections tab to view the connections of the server. Connections properties are avai

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 86- or -Right-click on the unit. Select Properties from the pop-up menu. The Properties dialog box app

87 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsFigure 4-14. Server VNC Properties tab10Click OK. RDP propertiesWhen you indicate a user-specified R

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 883Click the RDP tab, as appropriate.4For servers only, in the IP Address field, enter an IP address i

89 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations10Click OK. Accessing a Server via a Browser WindowAs a convenience, you can configure the Remote Co

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 90Figure 4-16. Options Dialog Box - Custom Field Labels2Select the field label you wish to modify and

91 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsHowever, if your machine has a software cursor or pointer shadow enabled, or if your video driver do

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 921Select Tools - Options from the Remote Console Switch Software Explorer menu. The Options dialog bo

Contents xi9 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

93 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsTo insert a predefined macro at the cursor location in the command-line, click the Insert Macro list

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 94Figure 4-17. Sites View Tab SelectedFigure 4-18. Folders View Tab Selected

95 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsModifying Custom Field NamesCustom field names allow you to change the Site, Department, and Locatio

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 962Click the Folders node and select File - New - Folder. -or-Right-click the Folders node and select

97 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations3Select the site, location, or folder category from the drop-down list.4Select the target from the l

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 982Select Edit - Delete.-or-Press the <Del> key on your keyboard. A dialog box appears confirmin

99 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations4Click OK to save the new name.-or-Click Cancel to exit without saving changes.Customizing the Explo

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 100Changing the Default BrowserYou can specify which browser launches when viewing a server URL in a b

101 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations2Select a database to save.3Type a file name and browse to a location to save the file.4Click Save.

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 1023Select the type of export format you wish from the Files of Type drop-down list.4Click Export. A p

xii ContentsInstalling the Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In (Optional). . . . . 203Adding Users and Privileges to

Using the Viewer 1035Using the ViewerYou can connect to a server in the Remote Console Switch system using the Viewer. The Viewer allows you full keyb

Using the Viewer 104Figure 5-1. Remote Console Switch Software - Servers TabTo access a server:1Click the Servers tab in the Explorer.2Select a server

105 Using the Viewer4Review the results of your search.-or-Click the Clear Results button to display the entire list again.To auto search by typing in

Using the Viewer 106Figure 5-2. On-board Web Interface - Connections TabInteracting With the Server Being ViewedOnce you have connected to a server, y

107 Using the ViewerViewer Window FeaturesFigure 5-3. Viewer WindowA Menu bar: Access many of the features in the Viewer.B Accessed server desktop: In

Using the Viewer 108and keyboard macros. By default, the Align Local Cursor, Refresh Image, and Single Cursor Mode buttons are displayed. D Connection

109 Using the Viewer1From the Tools menu in the Viewer, choose Session Options. The Session Options toolbar is displayed.2Click the Toolbar tab.3Click

Using the Viewer 110Using the Up and Down button, click to increase or decrease the number of seconds for which you want the toolbar to display, after

111 Using the Viewerdisappear and only the accessed server desktop will be visible. The screen will be resized up to a maximum of 1024x768. If the des

Using the Viewer 112Adjusting the Video QualityThe Viewer offers both automatic and manual video adjustment capability. Generally, the Automatic Video

Contents xiiiE Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . 247Upgrading the Remote Console Switch . . . . . . 247Upgrading the SIP module firmware .

113 Using the Viewer3Move the slider bar or click the Minus (-) or Plus (+) buttons to adjust the parameter for each icon pressed. The adjustments wil

Using the Viewer 114L Video Test Pattern M Performance MonitorN Close boxMinimizing Remote Video Session DiscolorationWhen establishing remote video s

115 Using the ViewerAdjusting the MouseThe Viewer allows you to select between five different mouse cursor options, set up mouse scaling, and resynchr

Using the Viewer 1164Type the mouse scaling values you wish in the X and Y fields. For every mouse input, the mouse movements are multiplied by the re

117 Using the Viewer NOTE: See the documentation included with your Windows operating system for specific instructions.Red Hat Linux:1Select the Mous

Using the Viewer 118can also specify a scan delay between thumbnails (Time Between Servers). During the delay, you will see the last thumbnail image f

119 Using the ViewerAccessing Scan Mode from the Remote Console Switch SoftwareFigure 5-11. Remote Console Switch Software- Scanning ServersTo access

Using the Viewer 120Accessing Scan Mode from the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 5-12. On-board Web Interface - Scanning ServersTo access Scan mode in th

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

Using the Viewer 122From the Thumbnail Viewer, select Options - Pause Scan. The scan sequence will pause at the current thumbnail if the Thumbnail Vie

xivSafety PrecautionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system and working environme

123 Using the ViewerFigure 5-14. Viewer Macro Menu Expanded - Sun OptionSession Options - General TabThe General tab in the Session Options dialog box

Using the Viewer 124Figure 5-15. Session Options - General TabThe Menu Activation Keystroke list allows you to select a keystroke that activates the t

125 Using the Viewer3In the File Name field, type a file name and click Save.To copy a screen to the clipboard:In the Viewer, choose File - Capture to

Using the Viewer 126Preemption of Remote User by a Remote AdministratorIf a remote administrator attempts to access a server that is being accessed by

127 Using the ViewerWhen you attempt to open a Video session with a device that is already being viewed by another user, you are notified that the dev

Using the Viewer 128 NOTE: Only the Primary user can request an Exclusive session. If other users are sharing at the time Exclusive Mode is requested

Virtual Media 1296Virtual MediaVirtual media allows you to view, move, or copy data located on virtual media to and from any server. You can manage re

Virtual Media 130•Locked - A virtual media session that is associated with a specified KVM session. If the KVM session is closed, the virtual media se

131 Virtual MediaFigure 6-1. VMedia Setup Dialog BoxTo enable/disable virtual media:1Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Mai

Virtual Media 132Figure 6-2. Virtual Media Dialog BoxTable 6-1. OSCAR Interface Virtual Media OptionsFunction PurposeLocked Synchronizes the KVM and v

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

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

Virtual Media 134Figure 6-3. Virtual Media Window - On-board Web InterfaceTo enable/disable virtual media:1Click the Configure tab, then click Remote

135 Virtual MediaSetting Virtual Media Options Using the On-board Web InterfaceYou can determine the behavior of the appliance during a virtual media

Virtual Media 1361Launch the Viewer from the Remote Console Switch Software or the on-board web interface. (See "Using the Viewer" on page 1

137 Virtual MediaThere are two devices available for mapping on the target server: a floppy/flash drive or a CD/DVD drive. The virtual media client al

Virtual Media 138Virtual CD/DVD DriveThe CD/DVD drive section allows a user to select which drive to map to the virtual CD/DVD. It includes radio butt

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

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 1407Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceOnce you

141 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 142The Encryption Levels option allows you to specify the type of encryption to b

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

143 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 7-1. Remote Console Switch Sessions WindowSetting Up User AccountsWhen

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 144 NOTE: Preemptions listed in Table 7-1 only apply to remote clients. They do

145 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 7-2. Users WindowTo add or modify a user:1Click the Configure tab in th

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 1463Type the username and password you wish to assign to the user and then verify

147 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 148If an account becomes locked, it will remain locked until the duration time ha

149 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 1504Typ e th e Read, Write, and Trap community names. These specify the communi

151 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 7-6.SNMP Traps WindowViewing and Resynchronizing Server ConnectionsThe

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 152Figure 7-7. Servers WindowModifying a Server NameYou can use the on-board web

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

153 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 154Viewing the SIPs and Avocent IQ ModulesThe Server - SIPs category lets you vie

155 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 7-10. Servers - SIPs Window - 4161DS Console Switch NOTE: The Remote Co

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 156Figure 7-11. Firmware Version WindowSIPs SubcategoryThe SIPs sub-category allo

157 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 7-12. SIPs Firmware Version WindowTo view version information for a SIP

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 158Figure 7-13. SIP Version WindowOn occasions when a tiered switch is not recogn

159 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 160Figure 7-14. Upgrade Switch Firmware Window4Click the Upgrade button. The Upgr

161 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 7-15. Upgrade SIP Firmware Window4Click Upgrade. The Upgrade button dim

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 162Figure 7-16. SIP Version Window4Compare the current information to the Firmwar

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

163 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceFigure 7-17. User Status WindowTo disconnect a user session:1Click the Status

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 164Rebooting Your SystemYou can reboot the Remote Console Switch through the Tool

165 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 166To save a user database from a Remote Console Switch:1Click the Tools tab in t

167 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 168dOrganization Name: the exact legal unabbreviated name of your organization.eL

169 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web InterfaceTo configure a device connected to a PDU:1Click the Configure tab in the on-bo

Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 1704Click Save.

Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 1718Migrating Your Remote Console SwitchYou can manage the Remote Console Switch using the on-board web interface

Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 172menu appears. Select Manage Remote Console Switch.-or-Click a Remote Console Switch in the Unit Selector pane

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

173 Migrating Your Remote Console SwitchcClick the Upgrade Remote Console Switch Firmware button.-or- To discard those changes before the upgrade, cli

Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 174 NOTICE: Once you migrate a Remote Console Switch, you will not be able to use the Remote Console Switch Soft

175 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch7If the migration was successful, the Completing the Migration Wizard window will open.-or-If the migration wa

Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 176-or-To retain server names in the local database, clear the Replace Database names with the names from the Rem

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 1779LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchOverviewThe Dell 2161DS, 2161DS-2, 4161DS, and 2321DS suite o

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 178Domain Controller ComputersAssociated with the Domain hierarchy is the corresponding hierarchy of Domain

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

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 180The suite of Dell Remote Console Switches is also designed to function using only object classes present

181 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchThis model provides an Administrator maximum flexibility over the different combinations of users, privi

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 1825Configure Group Objects6Create and Download the CA Root certificate7Set the Login TimeoutConfigure the

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

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

183 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchFigure 9-1. On-board Web Interface - Network SubcategoryConfiguring the Network Time Protocol SettingsTh

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 184Configuring the LDAP Authentication ParametersThe Authentication panel allow you to configure your authe

185 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchFigure 9-2. On-board Web Interface - Authentication Panel Local/LDAP and Parameters

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 186Table 9-1. Authentication Panel Field DescriptionsField DescriptionAuthentication SettingsUsers can choo

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

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 188aSelect Start - Control Panel - Add or Remove Programs. bSelect Add/Remove Windows Components. cIn the W

189 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch2Enter the information that will be incorporated into your certificate request in the Distinguished Name

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 1907On the File To Export screen enter or browse to a filename and path for the exported certificate. Press

191 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchFigure 9-4. On-board Web Interface - Send CertificateYou can browse to a certificate and open it. Once t

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 192Login TimeoutIn cases where there is a large enough directory tree to cause LDAP authentication to perfo

Product Overview 4Operation ModesThe OSCAR user interface provides convenient operation modes for easy system administration of the Remote Console Swi

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

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 194There are three permission levels available. In increasing order of access they are, “KVM User”, “KVM Us

195 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchTable 9-2. LDAP (Group Attribute Authorization)Operation KVM Appliance AdminKVM User Admin KVM UserPreem

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 196An AD user account must be configured to receive appliance administrator permission before that account

197 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch2Within this Organizational Unit, create three group objects to represent user privilege levels. One for

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 198the physical switch and one Association Object. The Association object is used to link together the user

199 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchFigure 9-6. Typical Setup for Active Directory Objects You can create as many or as few association obje

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 200Figure 9-7. Setting Up Active Directory Objects in a Single Domain To set up the objects for the single

201 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchUser1 is in Domain1, and user2 and user 3 are in Domain2. You want to give user1 and user 2 an administr

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 2027Add user3 as a Member in Association Object 2 (AO2), Priv2 as Privilege Objects in AO2, and RCS2 as RCS

5 Product OverviewCascade (Tier) ExpansionThe Remote Console Switch features allow you to cascade additional Dell Console Switches from each of the An

203 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch2Read the warning and click Next again. 3Either select Use Current Log In Credentials or enter a user na

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 2042Click Add/Remove Snap-in.3Select the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in and click Add. 4Click

205 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console SwitchUsing Dell Association Objects SyntaxUsing the Dell Association Objects syntax, object types default to

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 206Creating an Association ObjectThe Association Object is derived from a Group and must contain a Group Ty

207 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch1Select the Privileges Object tab and click Add. 2Type the Privilege Object name and click OK. Click the

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 2083Create a DPO. Do not check any of the three boxes on the “KVM Appliance Privileges” tab. Check the Cons

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

LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 210Does the login to the Remote Console Switch using Active Directory work in mixed mode (that is, the doma

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

Appendix A: Updating the Remote Console Switch Software 212AAppendix A: Updating the Remote Console Switch SoftwareFor optimal operation of your syste

Product Overview 6Powerful Customization CapabilitiesTailor the Remote Console Switch Software to fit your specific system needs. Take advantage of bu

Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 213BAppendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse ShortcutsTab

Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 214Down Arrow Deselects the existing selection and selects the next node below

215 Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse ShortcutsShift + Page DownExtends selection down one page.Shift + Mouse ClickDeselec

Appendix C: TCP Ports 216CAppendix C: TCP PortsThe Viewer communicates with the 2161DS Remote Console Switch over TCP ports 8192 and 2068. Digitized v

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 217DAppendix D: MIBs and SNMP TrapsThis appendix provides formatted information drawn from the Management Information

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 218Figure D-1. Dell Remote Console Switch MIB StructureMIB GroupsProduct ID Group (dsProductID) 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.

219 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP TrapsTable D-1. Product IP Group ObjectsObject Type Description OIDdsProductIDDisplayName Product name in UTF8. 1.3.6.1.

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 220dsProductIDVendor Product vendor name in UTF8.1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1.3ProductIDProductVersion Global product ver

221 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP TrapsSIP Group (dsSIP) 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.2SIP group objects are shown in Table D-2. The SIP group objects are stru

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 222Table D-2. SIP Group ObjectsSNMP Trap Object GroupThis section describes the variables sent to Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS

7 Product OverviewIn addition, the Remote Console Switch Software includes support for Avocent IQ Modules, expanding the range of server types that ca

223 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP TrapsDescription This object is sent in a trap to identify the name of the user for which the trap condition occurred. I

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 224OID 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

225 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP TrapsDescription This object is sent in a trap to identify the SIP for which the trap condition occurred.Syntax UTF8Stri

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 226Description This object is sent in a trap to identify the old name of a server whose name was changed.Syntax UTF8St

227 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP TrapsDescription This object is sent in a trap to identify the device for which the trap condition occurred.Syntax UTF8S

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 228User Account Unlocked ReasonVariable Name dsTrapObjectUnlockReasonOID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.19Description This ob

229 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP TrapsType of SIP ImageVariable Name dsTrapTrapObjectTypeOfImageOID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.22Description This object is

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 230Syntax SyntaxINTEGER {imageUpgradeTftpNoSocket(1), -- TFTP No SocketimageUpgradeTftpConnectFailure(2), --

231 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP TrapsEnterprise TrapsSNMP traps enable an agent to notify the management station of significant system events. To enable

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 232Table D-3. Enterprise Specific TrapsTrap IDTrap Message Severity Description1The Remote Console Switch is rebooting

Installation 82InstallationThe Remote Console Switch system includes the Remote Console Switch, the Remote Console Switch Software, and the on-board w

233 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps6 Video session terminated. Command issued by user: %s. Terminated user: %s. Server: %s.Informational A video sessi

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 23410 Result text: %s. Results code: %d.Informational The result of an FTP, TFTP, or ASMP image upgrade.11 New user ad

235 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps17 Server name changed. Old name: %s. New name: %s. Attached to SIP: %s.Informational The name of a server has chan

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 23621 Configuration file loaded in the Remote Console Switch. Command issued by user: %s. Name of file loaded: %s.Info

237 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps24 Subsystem Upgrade started. Device ID: %s.Informational The Remote Console Switch has started a Subsystem Upgrade

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 23830 Subsystem upgrade failed. Device ID: %s.Informational The Remote Console Switch has detected a special condition

239 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps34 User account has been unlocked.Client IP Address: %s. Command issued by user: %s. Unlocked user: %s. Reason: %s.

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 24035 SIP image upgrade started. Command issued by user: %s. Image type: %s. New version: %s. Current version: %s. Ser

241 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps36 SIP image upgrade result. Result: %d. Upgrade was started by user: %s. Upgrade image type: %d. Upgrade version:

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 24238 Remote virtual media session started. User: %s. Server: %s. SIP: %s.Informational A remote Virtual Media session

9 Installation3Connect a terminal to the configuration (serial) port on the back panel of the Remote Console Switch and set up network configuration (

243 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps41 Remote virtual media session has been reserved. User: %s. Server: %s.Informational A user established a reserved

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 24444 Remote virtual media drive has been unmapped. User: %s. Server: %s Drive Type: %s. Drive Access Mode: %s.Informa

245 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps47 Local video session terminated. Command issued by user: %s. Server: %s.Informational A local virtual media sessi

Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps 24651 CA Certificate file loaded in the Remote Console Switch. Command issued by user: %s.Informational The Remote Con

Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades 247EAppendix E: FLASH UpgradesUpgrading the Remote Console SwitchThe Remote Console Switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you

Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades 2483Launch both the server TFTP or FTP software and the terminal emulation software.4Verify that the Remote Console Switch

249 Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades15When the upgrade is complete, the startup message from step 4 appears on the terminal screen.Upgrading Remote Console

Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades 2505In the IP address field, type the IP address of the TFTP or FTP server where the Remote Console Switch firmware FLASH f

251 Appendix E: FLASH UpgradesSwitch after an firmware upgrade. SIPs that have already been discovered but which are not attached to the Remote Consol

Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades 2523Click SIP to view individual SIP module version information. The SIP Select dialog box displays.4Select a SIP module to

Installation 1010Adjust the resolution (select View - Manual Scale) and quality (select Tools - Manual Video Adjust) of the server video in the Viewer

Appendix F: Technical Specifications 253FAppendix F: Technical SpecificationsTable F-1. 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications

Appendix F: Technical Specifications 254Power Consumption 12.5 WAC-input power 40 W maximumAC-input voltage rating 100 to 240 VAC AutosensingAC-input

255 Appendix F: Technical SpecificationsNetwork Configuration PortNumber 1Type Serial RS-232Connector RJ-45Analog Port SetsNumber 1Typ e PS / 2 , US

Appendix F: Technical Specifications 256Temperature 0o to 50o Celsius (32o to 122o Fahrenheit) operating-20o to 60o Celsius (-4o to 140o Fahrenheit) n

Appendix G: Technical Support 257GAppendix G: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating i

Index 258IndexNumerics2161DS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch, 282161DS2/4161DS2 Console SwitchConfiguring, 18Installing, 172161DS2/4161DS2 Cons

259 IndexCAT 5, 1Clear Offline buttonusing the on-board web interface, 154Configuration filesusing the on-board web interfacereading and saving, 164re

Index 260GGroup objects, 193IInclude Offline SIPs, 70Installation and setupof the on-board web interface, 32of the Remote Console Switch, 10of the Rem

261 IndexOOn-board web interfacemigrating switches from the Remote Console Switch Software, 140overview, 2viewing and configuring Remote Console Switc

Index 262SScan modeusing OSCAR, 53using the on-board web interface, 120using the Remote Console Switch Software, 119using the Viewer, 118Screen captur

11 Installation• Port Expansion Module (PEM) NOTE: A virtual media session cannot be opened to a server that is connected to a PEM.Setting Up Your Ne

263 IndexTTCP ports, 216Technical specifications, 253Technical support, 257Terminal applications, 18-19, 21, 23Thumbnail Viewernavigating, 121overview

Installation 123 Mount the switch assembly to the rack by inserting the three mounting hooks on one side of the bracket into square holes in the verti

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13 Installation5 Attach four cage nuts or clip nuts to the rack mounting flange of the rack cabinet’s front so that the nut is positioned on the insid

Installation 141Remove the three truss head screws from the right side of the switch chassis, and position and attach the right mounting bracket to th

15 InstallationFigure 2-3. 2321DS Remote Console Switch Mounting Bracket InstallationInstalling the Remote Console Switch UnitThe diagram below illust

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

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

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

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

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

21 Installation 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

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

iv ContentsContentsSafety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xivGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xivRack Mount

23 Installation1 Yo u w i l l s e e t h e Main menu with eleven options. Select option 11, Input Web Server Certificate, to open the Input Web Ser

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

25 InstallationUSB 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

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

27 Installation2 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

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

29 Installation 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

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

31 Installation2 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your PEM and the Remote Console Switch unit to the RJ-45 connector slightly

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

Contents vLDAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Interoperability with Avocent Products . . . . . . . 62 Installation . . . . . .

33 Installation NOTE: If you changed the default HTTP/HTTPS ports in the serial console and are using an IPv4 address, use this IP address format: &qu

Installation 34•Windows Server® 2003 Service Pack 1 (Web, Standard, and Enterprise)• Windows XP (Professional) Service Pack 2•Windows Vista® Business•

35 Installation1Insert the Remote Console Switch Software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If AutoPlay is supported and enabled, the setup program will

Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 363Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsThe Remote Console Switch features user-side keyboard and mo

37 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 38Selecting DevicesUse the Main dialog box to select devices. When you select a device, the appliance reco

39 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 40Table 3-2. OSCAR Interface Navigation BasicsThis Keystroke Does This<Print Screen>, Ctrl-Ctrl, Shi

41 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 42To access the Setup menu:1Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box

vi ContentsSoft Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Navigating the OSCAR Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Configuring OSCAR Int

43 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 44By setting a Screen Delay Time, you can complete a soft switch without displaying the OSCAR interface. T

45 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 461If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box, proceed to step

47 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 48 NOTE: Changes made to the status flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog bo

49 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 50Figure 3-8. Device Modify Dialog Box3Choose or enter the number of ports supported by your cascaded swit

51 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 52Figure 3-9. Network (IPv4 Mode) Dialog BoxFigure 3-10. Network (IPv6 Mode) Dialog BoxOnce you have made

Contents viiNavigating the Remote Console Switch Software . . . 65Viewing Your System in the Explorer. . . . . . . . 66Explorer Window Features. .

53 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 54determined by placement of the device in the list. The list is always shown in scanning order. You can,

55 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 562Click Setup > Preempt.3Enter a number of seconds in the Timeout Seconds field.• If you enter a value

57 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 58To run diagnostic tests:1Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box a

59 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 602Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box. Click X or press <Escape> to re

61 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 621Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.2Click Setup - PD

viii ContentsManaging Your Local Databases . . . . . . . . . . . 100Saving a Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Exporting a Database. .

63 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 64bIn the Power-On Interval field, enter the number of seconds you want the Remote Console Switch to wait

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 654Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsLaunching the Remote Console Switch SoftwareTo launc

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 66Explorer window appears. The Explorer window allows you to view, access, manage, and create custom g

67 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsExplorer Window FeaturesFigure 4-1. Explorer WindowAMenu bar: Allows you to access many of the featu

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 68G Unit list: Displays a Unit list of units contained in the currently selected group, or the results

69 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsFigure 4-2. Product Type Dialog Box3Select a Vendor. For each vendor, the supported product names ap

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 70Remote Console Switch Software and click to enable the Include Offline SIPs check box. For more info

71 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsTo add a new Remote Console Switch that does not have an assigned IP address:1Select File - New - Re

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 726The Network Address window appears. Type the IP address, subnet mask (if using IPv4 mode) or prefix

Contents ixPreemption of a Local User/Remote Administrator by a Remote Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Connection Sharing. . . . . . . . .

73 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsFigure 4-5. Configure Tiered Switches Dialog Box10When complete, click Finish to exit the Wizard and

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 744The Searching Network progress bar appears. Progress text indicates how many addresses have been pr

75 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations7The Adding Remote Console Switches progress bar appears while the new switches are being added. Onc

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 76Figure 4-7. Remote Console Switch View Tab SelectedTo log into a Remote Console Switch:1Click the Re

77 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations4Click OK to access the Remote Console Switch. This launches the on-board web interface. For more in

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 78Figure 4-8. Remote Console Switch Servers Tab Selected NOTE: The VNC and RDP buttons will only appe

79 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations2Select View - Properties from the Explorer menu.-or-Click the Properties task button.-or-Right-clic

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 807Click Apply to save the new settings.-or-Click OK to save the new settings and close the Properties

81 Remote Console Switch Software Basic OperationsFigure 4-10. Server Network Properties Tab4Click Apply to save the new settings.-or-Click OK to save

Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 823Click the Network tab and type in the address of the Remote Console Switch. This field can contain