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Installer/Users Guide
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Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS Console Switch
Installer/Users Guide USA Notification
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canadian Notification
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le pr�sent appareil num�rique n�met pas de bruits radio�lectriques d�passant les limites
applicables aux appareils num�riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R�glement sur le brouillage
radio�lectrique �dict� par le Minist�re des Communications du Canada.
Japanese Approvals
Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings
UL, FCC, cUL, ICES, CE, N, GS, IRAM, GOST, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick,
PSB
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model 2161DS-2/4161DS Console Switch July 2005 Contents
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Contents
Safety Precautions
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General
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Rack Mounting of Systems
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LAN Options
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1 Product Overview
Features and Benefits
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SIP Intelligent Module
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Multiplatform Support
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Interoperability with Avocent
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AVRIQ Intelligent Cabling
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OSCAR
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GUI
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Security
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Encryption
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Operation Modes
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Video
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FLASH Upgradeable
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Cascade (Tier) Expansion
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2 Installation
Getting Started
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Setting Up Your Network
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Keyboards
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Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch Unit
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To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracket:
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Installing the Remote Console Switch Unit
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Video Optimization
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Mouse Acceleration
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Connecting a SIP
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Adding a Cascade Switch
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Cascading with Legacy Switches
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Adding a PEM (Optional)
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Connecting to the Network
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Contents
3 Basic Operations
Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports
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Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices
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Selecting devices
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Soft Switching
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Navigating the OSCAR
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Interface
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Configuring OSCAR
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Interface Menus
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Changing the Display Behavior
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Setting Console Security
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Controlling the Status Flag
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Setting the Interface Language
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Assigning Device Types
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Assigning Device Names
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Configuring Network Settings
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Displaying Version Information
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Scanning Your System
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Setting the Preemption Warning
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Displaying Configuration Information
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Running System Diagnostics
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Broadcasting to Servers
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A Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades
Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch
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Upgrading the SIP module firmware
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B Appendix B: Technical Specifications
C Appendix C: Technical Support
Index
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Safety Precautions
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect
your system and working en