Dell KVM 1081AD/ KVM 2161AD Manual do Utilizador

Dell™ Server Console SwitchUser's Guide

2xxx | Product Overviewxxxports that are used to connect SIPs to the SCS. Then utilizing the SIPs, you canattach additional switches to expand your SC

92xxx | Video ViewerxxxFigure 5.3: Video Viewer Window With Local and Remote CursorsNumber Description1 Remote Cursor2 Local CursorTable 5.3: Descript

Video Viewerxxx | xxx93To enter Single Cursor mode, select Tools - Single Cursor Mode from theVideo Viewer window menu, or click the Single Cursor Mod

94xxx | Video ViewerxxxMouse ScalingSome earlier versions of Linux did not support adjustable mouse accelerations.For installations that must support

Video Viewerxxx | xxx95host system. If your mouse or keyboard no longer responds properly, you canalign the mouse to reestablish proper tracking.Align

96xxx | Video ViewerxxxThe user (or user group to which the user belongs) must have permission toestablish virtual media sessions and/or reserved virt

Video Viewerxxx | xxx97the client device that can be mapped as virtual drives. You may also add ISOand floppy image files and then map them using the

98xxx | Video ViewerxxxFigure 5.4: Video Viewer Virtual Media Dialog BoxTo map a virtual media drive:1 Open a virtual media session from the Video Vie

Video Viewerxxx | xxx99a. In the Virtual Media dialog box, click Add Image.b. The common file dialog box will appear, with the directory containingdis

100xxx | Video Viewerxxx• Target Drive - Name used for the mapped drive, such as Virtual CD 1 orVirtual CD 2.• Mapped to - Identical to Drive informat

Video Viewerxxx | xxx101Smart CardsYou can connect a smart card reader to an available USB port on the clientdevice and access attached target devices

Product Overviewxxx | xxx3OBWIYou can also use the OBWI to manage your SCS. The OBWI is launcheddirectly from the SCS and does not require a software

102xxx | Video Viewerxxxthe smart card from the smart card reader or disconnecting the smart card readerfrom the client server.Keyboard Pass-throughKe

Video Viewerxxx | xxx1034 Click OK to save setting.MacrosThe switch OBWI comes pre-configured with macros for the Windows, Linux,and Sun platforms.To

104xxx | Video Viewerxxx

6Terminal Operationxxx | xxx105Terminal OperationEach SCS may be configured at the switch level through the Terminal Consolemenu interface, which is a

106xxx | Terminal OperationxxxThe terminal may be connected at any time, even when the switch isalready turned on.2 Once the Console Main Menu is disp

Terminal Operationxxx | xxx107Firmware ManagementThis menu contains the Flash Download selection. For more information, see"Tools - Rebooting and

108xxx | Terminal Operationxxx

AAppendix A: MIB and SNMP Trapsxxx | xxx109Appendix A: MIB and SNMP TrapsThe SCS has the ability to send audit events to an SNMP Manager. The SNMPtrap

Appendix A: MIB and SNMP Trapsxxx | xxx110Describes the Internet standard MIB-II for use with networkmanagement protocols in TCP/IP-based inter-networ

Appendix A: MIB and SNMP Trapsxxx | xxx111Trap Event Trap NumberSIP Added 15SIP Removed 16Target Device Name Changed 17Tiered Switch Added 18Tiered Sw

4xxx | Product OverviewxxxAccess the SCS Using a Standard TCP/IP NetworkThe device is accessible for configuration via the standard TCP/IP Network. If

Appendix A: MIB and SNMP Trapsxxx | xxx112Trap Event Trap NumberVirtual Media Session Mapped 43Virtual Media Drive Unmapped 44Traps 45-75 are Unused 4

BAppendix B: Setup Port Pinoutsxxx | xxx113Appendix B: Setup Port PinoutsThe SCS 10101 setup port is an 8-pin modular jack. The setup port pinouts and

Appendix B: Setup Port Pinoutsxxx | xxx114

CAppendix C: Using Avocent Serial IQ Modulesxxx | xxx115Appendix C: Using Avocent SerialIQ ModulesThe serial IQ module is a serial-to-VGA converter th

Appendix C: Using Avocent Serial IQ Modulesxxx | xxx116NOTE: When any Terminal Applications menu is active, pressing <Enter> saveschanges and re

Appendix C: Using Avocent Serial IQ Modulesxxx | xxx117Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon and Brown. The default color is Grey.This value cannot be ide

Appendix C: Using Avocent Serial IQ Modulesxxx | xxx118• Break Key Sequence: This option allows you to configure the keycombination that generates a b

Appendix C: Using Avocent Serial IQ Modulesxxx | xxx119macro keystroke sequence over the default. Any combination of <Ctrl> or<Alt> and a

Appendix C: Using Avocent Serial IQ Modulesxxx | xxx120• <Ctrl-F8>: Enters Configuration mode. The Configuration screen willappear.• <Ctrl-F9

DAppendix D: Sun Advanced Key Emulationxxx | xxx121Appendix D: Sun Advanced KeyEmulationCertain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emu

Product Overviewxxx | xxx5Avocent Management Software Plug-inAvocent management software may be used with the SCS to allow ITadministrators to securel

Appendix D: Sun Advanced Key Emulationxxx | xxx122Props F3Front F5Stop F1Again F2Undo F4Cut F10Copy F6Paste F8Find F9Mute keypad /Vol.+ keypad +Vol.-

EAppendix E: UTP Cablingxxx | xxx123Appendix E: UTP CablingThis appendix discusses various aspects of connection media. The SCS systemutilizes UTP cab

Appendix E: UTP Cablingxxx | xxx124installations utilizing UTP cable specifications. The SCS system supports eitherof these wiring standards. The foll

Appendix E: UTP Cablingxxx | xxx125• Dress the cables neatly with cable ties, using low to moderate pressure. Donot over tighten the ties.• Cross-conn

Appendix E: UTP Cablingxxx | xxx126

FAppendix F: Technical Specificationsxxx | xxx127Appendix F: TechnicalSpecificationsNumber of Ports1081AD: 8 AHI/ARI2161AD: 16 AHI/ARITypeDell PS/2, U

Appendix F: Technical Specificationsxxx | xxx128Target ResolutionsStandard1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz (preferred)1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz (preferred)1600 x 1200 @ 6

Appendix F: Technical Specificationsxxx | xxx129Number 2Protocol 10/100 EthernetConnector 8-pin modular (RJ-45)USB PortNumber 4Protocol USB 2.0Power S

Appendix F: Technical Specificationsxxx | xxx130TemperatureOperating: 32 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 50 degrees Celsius)Non-operating: -4 to 158 d

GAppendix G: Technical Supportxxx | xxx131Appendix G: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation oroper

6xxx | Product OverviewxxxFigure 1.1: Example Server Console Switch ConfigurationNumber Description Number Description1 UTP Connection 5 Ethernet2Loca

Appendix G: Technical Supportxxx | xxx132

Product Overviewxxx | xxx7Safety PrecautionsThis document pertains only to the Dell 1081AD/2161AD Server ConsoleSwitch. You should also refer to the f

8xxx | Product Overviewxxx• The product has been exposed to water.• The product has been dropped or damaged.• The product does not operate correctly w

Product Overviewxxx | xxx9• Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the totalampere rating of all products plugged into the po

10xxx | Product Overviewxxx

2Installationxxx | xxx11InstallationThe SCS uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. For the best systemperformance, use a dedicated, switched 100

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you makebetter use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

12xxx | Installationxxx• User Documentation CD• Server Console Switch Quick Installation Guide• Dell Rack Mounting Quick Installation Guide• Dell Safe

Installationxxx | xxx13SCS Quick SetupThe following is a quick setup list. For detailed rack mounting and installationinstructions, see "Rack Mou

14xxx | InstallationxxxNOTE: Using RCS software you can add and manage the Dell SCS, Dell RCS, andsome Avocent switches.4 Set properties and group dev

Installationxxx | xxx15components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Donot exceed your rack load rating.• Power considerations

16xxx | InstallationxxxFigure 2.1: 1U Tool-less Configuration2 Align and seat the front flange pegs in the holes on the front side of thevertical post

Installationxxx | xxx17Figure 2.2: Two-post Flush-mount Configuration2 Attach one rail to the front post flange with two user-supplied screws (item2).

18xxx | InstallationxxxTwo-post Center-mount Configuration1 Slide the plunger bracket rearward until it clicks into place and secure thebracket to the

Installationxxx | xxx19screws from each flange ear and remove each casting (Figure 2.4, item 1).Retain castings for future rack requirements.2 For eac

20xxx | InstallationxxxInstalling the SwitchThe switch may be mounted in the 1U rear-rack, 1U front-rack, 1U two-post(flush and center), and 0U config

Installationxxx | xxx213 (Optional) Assemble the blanking panel to the rails on the front side of therack and tighten the thumbscrews (item 3).To remo

Contentsxxx | xxx3ContentsProduct Overview 1Features and Benefits 1Reduce Cable Bulk 1SIP Intelligent Modules 1Multiplatform Support 2User Interfaces

22xxx | InstallationxxxFigure 2.6: Rotating the Switch Rails2 Rotate each rail 180° (item 2) and then reassemble each rail to the switch(item 3).3 Ref

Installationxxx | xxx23Figure 2.7: 0U InstallationTo remove the switch assembly, press the blue button (item 3) to unseat thebracket and then lift the

24xxx | InstallationxxxFigure 2.8: Basic SCS Configuration

Installationxxx | xxx25Number Description Number Description1SCS (16-Port ModelShown)7 ACI Connection2 Power Cord 8External Virtual Media - USBConnect

26xxx | Installationxxx• Connect the jumper cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easilyaccessible at all times.• Disconnect the power from th

Installationxxx | xxx271 Locate the SIPs for your SCS.2 If you are using a PS/2 SIP connection, attach the color-coded ends of theSIP cable to the app

28xxx | InstallationxxxFigure 2.9: SIP ConnectionNumber Description1 CAT 52 USB Connection3 VGA ConnectionTable 2.2: Descriptions for Figure 2.9

Installationxxx | xxx29Adding a Tiered SwitchNOTE: The SCS does not support the EL80-DT.You can tier up to two levels of switches (Figure 2.10), enabl

30xxx | InstallationxxxFigure 2.10: Tiering the SCS With a UTP Analog Switch

Installationxxx | xxx31Number Description1 Local User2 ARI Connection3 UTP Connection4 ACI Connection (chain icon)Table 2.3: Descriptions for Figure 2

Contentsxxx | xxx4Installing the Dell ReadyRails System 15Installing the Switch 20Connecting the SCS Hardware 23Tiering Your Switch Using a SIP 26Addi

32xxx | InstallationxxxFigure 2.11: Tiering Legacy Switches

Installationxxx | xxx33Number Description1 Local User2 ARI Connection3 SIP4 PS2 Connection5 Target Device ConnectionTable 2.4: Descriptions for Figure

34xxx | Installationxxx5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all devices you wish to attach.Figure 2.12: SCS Configuration With a PEMNumber Description1 ARI Port

Installationxxx | xxx35Configuring Your SCSOnce all physical connections have been made, you will need to configure theSCS for use in the overall SCS

36xxx | InstallationxxxThe following figure and table provide a typical configuration where the user’scomputer is located outside of the firewall and

Installationxxx | xxx37To configure the firewall:To access the switch from outside a firewall, configure your firewall to forwardports 80 and 443 from

38xxx | Installationxxx

3Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx | xxx39Local OSCAR User InterfaceThe SCS features user-side keyboard and mouse ports that allow you to connecta USB key

40xxx | Local OSCAR User InterfacexxxIf you tier a switch from a PEM, you will also see multiple devices that show upon a single port, as is shown for

Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx | xxx41NOTE: You can press the <Control>, <Alt>, or <Shift> keys twice within one second tolaunch the

Contentsxxx | xxx5Enabling or Disabling Scan Mode 54Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections 54Displaying Version Information and Upgrading Firmware

42xxx | Local OSCAR User InterfacexxxSymbol Description(yellow circle) The designated SIP is being upgraded. When this symboldisplays, do not cycle po

Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx | xxx43Soft SwitchingSoft switching is the ability to switch devices using a hotkey sequence. You cansoft switch to a de

44xxx | Local OSCAR User InterfacexxxKeystroke FunctionEscapeCloses the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to theprevious one. If t

Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx | xxx45Keystroke FunctionHome/End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list.Backspace Erases characters in a text

46xxx | Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx• Mass Storage - Select this checkbox to establish a virtual media mass-storage connection to a device. Clear thi

Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx | xxx47Feature PurposeKeyboard Set the keyboard country code value for the USB devices.BroadcastSet up to simultaneously

48xxx | Local OSCAR User InterfacexxxTo change how the OSCAR interface is invoked:1 Select the checkbox next to one of the listed methods.2 Click OK.T

Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx | xxx49Timed will cause the flag to display for five seconds when a switch is madeand then disappear.3 Select a flag col

50xxx | Local OSCAR User InterfacexxxFor example, the Z key on a US keyboard is in the same location as the Y key ona German keyboard. The Keyboard di

Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx | xxx51displaying the name or the EID number of each SIP, so even if you move theSIP/device to another port, the name an

Contentsxxx | xxx6Avocent User Account Settings 78Override Admin 78Active Sessions 79Closing a Session 79Video Viewer 81Changing the Toolbar 84Window

52xxx | Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx3 Make desired changes and click OK to confirm or click X to exit withoutsaving.NOTE: Changing the network settin

Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx | xxx53To access the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box:Activate the OSCAR interface and click Commands to open the dia

54xxx | Local OSCAR User InterfacexxxEnabling or Disabling Scan ModeTo start the Scan mode:1 Activate the OSCAR interface and click Commands. The Comm

Local OSCAR User Interfacexxx | xxx55Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without disconnecting auser.Displaying Version Information and Upg

56xxx | Local OSCAR User InterfacexxxTo simultaneously upgrade multiple SIPs:1 Activate the OSCAR interface, click Commands > SIP Status and click

4OBWI Operationxxx | xxx57OBWI OperationThe OBWI for the SCS is a remote, web browser-based user interface. Fordetails on setting up your system, see

58xxx | OBWI OperationxxxOperating SystemBrowserMicrosoft®InternetExplorer®Version 6.0SP1 and LaterFirefox Version 2.0 and LaterWindows Vista®Business

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx59NOTE: If using IPv6 mode, you must include square brackets around the IP address.Use https://[<ipaddress-] as the format.3

60xxx | OBWI OperationxxxFigure 4.1: OBWI WindowNumber Description1Top option bar: Use the top option bar to contact Technical Support, view thesoftwa

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx61Number Description4Side navigation bar: Use the side navigation bar to select the information tobe displayed. You can use the

Contentsxxx | xxx7Closing a Virtual Media Session 100Smart Cards 101Keyboard Pass-through 102Macros 103Saving the View 103Closing a Session 103Termina

62xxx | OBWI OperationxxxCategory Select This: To View This:Unit View - SCS -Properties - IdentityPart number, serial number, and status of the DellRA

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx63Category Select This: To View This:Unit View - SCS -ConnectionsConnection path name and type.Active SessionsServer, owner, re

64xxx | OBWI Operationxxx2 Click the Update button.3 Select the Generate a new Self-Signed Certificate radio button and enterthe following fields:• Co

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx65Tools - Rebooting and UpgradingFrom the Tools - Maintenance - Overview screen, you can view the switch nameand type. You can

66xxx | OBWI Operationxxx2 Select one of the following methods to load the firmware file: Filesystem,TFTP, FTP, or HTTP.NOTE: The Filesystem option is

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx675 Enter an encryption password if you wish to encrypt the data beforedownload.6 Click the Download button. The Save As dialog

68xxx | OBWI Operationxxx2 Run a terminal program on the PC connected to the 10101 port. The serialport settings should be: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx69To configure general network settings:1 Click the Network tab, then click the General tab to display the SCSGeneral Network S

70xxx | OBWI Operationxxx2 Enter the desired information in the Address, Subnet, and Prefix Lengthfields. IPv6 addresses are entered as the FD00:172:1

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx715 Type the address of up to four management workstations that are allowed tomanage this switch in the Allowable Managers fiel

Contentsxxx | xxx8Serial IQ Module Pinouts 120Appendix D: Sun Advanced Key Emulation 121Appendix E: UTP Cabling 123UTP Copper Cabling 123Wiring Standa

72xxx | OBWI OperationxxxPorts Settings- Configuring a SIPFrom the SCS you can display a list of the attached SIPs, as well as thefollowing informatio

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx73To change the SIP Auto-Upgrade feature:1 From the side navigation bar, click Ports - SIPs to open the SIPs screen.2 Select th

74xxx | OBWI OperationxxxIf the target device is currently in use, you may be able to gain access by forcinga connection to the device if your preempt

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx759 Click Save.Local User Account SettingsNOTE: User Account settings are supported when the Dell RAK is installed.The OBWI pro

76xxx | OBWI Operationxxx2 Click the Add button.3 Enter the name and password of the new user in the blanks provided.4 Select the access level for the

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx774 Select one of the following options from the Virtual Media Access Modefrom the drop-down menu: Read-Only or Read-Write.5 Se

78xxx | OBWI OperationxxxAvocent User Account SettingsNOTE: User account settings are supported when the Dell RAK is installed.You can contact and reg

OBWI Operationxxx | xxx79Active SessionsFrom the Active Sessions screen, you can view a list of active sessions and thefollowing information about eac

80xxx | OBWI Operationxxx

5Video Viewerxxx | xxx81Video ViewerThe Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devicesattached to a switch using the OBWI. With

1Product Overviewxxx | xxx1Product OverviewThe Dell 1081AD/2161AD Server Console Switch (SCS) is an analog keyboard,video, and mouse (KVM) switch that

82xxx | Video ViewerxxxIf the device you are attempting to access is currently being viewed by anotheruser, you will be prompted to preempt the other

Video Viewerxxx | xxx83Number Description1Title Bar: Displays the name of the target device being viewed. When in FullScreen mode, the title bar disap

84xxx | Video ViewerxxxChanging the ToolbarYou can choose the amount of elapsed time before the toolbar hides in theVideo Viewer window when it is in

Video Viewerxxx | xxx85Adjusting the ViewUsing menus or task buttons in the Video Viewer window, you can do thefollowing:• Align the mouse cursors.• R

86xxx | Video ViewerxxxTo refresh the screen, click the Refresh Image button in the Video Viewerwindow, or select View - Refresh from the Video Viewer

Video Viewerxxx | xxx87Video Adjust button. This displays the Manual Video Adjust dialog box. Videoadjustment is a per device setting.Users can also v

88xxx | Video ViewerxxxNumber Description Number Description1 Image Capture Width 9 Automatic Video Adjustment2 Pixel Sampling/Fine Adjust 10 Refresh

Video Viewerxxx | xxx89Automatic Video AdjustmentIn most cases, you do not need to alter the Video Settings from the defaultsettings. The system autom

90xxx | Video ViewerxxxYou can specify the color depths of individual ports and channels by selectingthe View Color command in a remote session window

Video Viewerxxx | xxx91Mouse SettingsThe Video Viewer window mouse options affect cursor type, Cursor mode,scaling, alignment, and resetting. Mouse se