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- Page 3 Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 6 English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
T A B L E O F C ON T E N T S le of Contents List of Figures ......................... xi List of Tables ......................... xiii Chapter 1: Product Overview..................1 Features and Benefits ........................1 Switch Cable ............................1 Safety Precautions .......................... - Page 10 Table of Contents Scanning the System......................... 32 Broadcasting to Servers........................34 Changing the Switch Mode ......................36 Setting the Keyboard Country Code ....................37 Appendices........................39 Appendix A: Firmware Upgrades....................39 Appendix B: Technical Specifications ..................... 41 Appendix C: Notices ........................42 Appendix D: Electronic Emission Notices..................
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Page 11: List Of Figures
LIST OF FIGU RES List of Figures Figure 1.1: PS/2 Switch Cable and USB Switch Cable ..............2 Figure 1.2: Example of a Console Switch Configuration..............4 Figure 2.1: Console Switch vertical installation ................10 Figure 2.2: Console Switch Horizontal Installation............... 11 Figure 2.3: Basic Console Switch Configuration ................ - Page 12 List of Figures...
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Page 13: List Of Tables
xiii LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 1.1: Console Switch Cable Resolution and Refresh Rate ............2 Table 2.1: Earlier-model Switches ....................14 Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ................... 18 Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics ................20 Table 3.3: Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for the Servers.......... - Page 14 List of Tables...
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Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Overview
The IBM 3M Console Switch Cables (PS/2 and USB) are unique benefits of the console switch. By using CAT 5 cabling, the switch cable reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video settings. -
Page 16: Figure 1.1: Ps/2 Switch Cable And Usb Switch Cable
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide The USB switch cable is used to connect a USB server to a console switch. This cable has one HD15 connector for video and one USB connector for keyboard and mouse. USB Switch... - Page 17 Chapter 1: Product Overview Table 1.1: Console Switch Cable Resolution and Refresh Rate 800 x 600 56 Hz VESA 800 x 600 60 Hz VESA 800 x 600 72 Hz VESA 800 x 600 75 Hz VESA 1024 x 768 60 Hz VESA 1024 x 768...
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Page 18: Safety Precautions
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Console Switch (tiered) Earlier-model Switch (tiered) Rack of Servers Switch Cable Critical Server (tiered) Local User B Console Switch (main) Local User A Figure 1.2: Example of a Console Switch Configuration Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect the system and working environment from potential damage. - Page 19 Chapter 1: Product Overview...
- Page 20 IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide General • Observe and follow service markings. • Do not service any console switch except as explained in the console switch documentation. • Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt might expose you to electrical shock.
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Page 21: Rack Mounting Of Systems
Chapter 1: Product Overview • Be sure that the monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location. • Use only power cables provided with the console switch. • To help prevent electric shock, plug the console switch and peripheral power cables into prop- erly grounded electrical outlets. - Page 22 IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 23: Chapter 2: Installation
Quick Installation Guide • 1U filler panel Additional items needed • One IBM 3M Console Switch Cable (PS/2 or USB) per attached server • One IBM 3M Console Switch Cable (PS/2) per attached switch • One Phillips screwdriver Rack Mounting the Console Switch Before installing the console switch and other components in the rack (if not already installed), stabilize the rack in a permanent location. -
Page 24: Horizontal Installation In The 1 U Rack Mounting Space
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Mount the switch assembly to the rack by matching the long slots on each bracket to an appropriate set of holes on the rack. Next, insert a combination hex head screw through the slots in the bracket and the holes in the rack. -
Page 25: Installing The Console Switch
Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2.2: Console Switch Horizontal Installation Installing the Console Switch Connect the supplied power cord into the back of the console switch and then into an appropriate power source. Figure 2.3 illustrates one possible configuration for the console switch. See the following detailed set of procedures to successfully install the console switch. -
Page 26: Figure 2.3: Basic Console Switch Configuration
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Local User B (2x16 model only) ACI Port Configuration Port (for updating firmware) Console Switch ARI Ports Servers 2-16 Local User A Console Switch Cable Server 1 Figure 2.3: Basic Console Switch Configuration Connecting a switch cable to a server Locate the switch cable for the console switch. -
Page 27: Tiering Multiple Console Switches
Chapter 2: Installation Locate the port set labeled A on the back of the console switch. Connect these peripheral devices to their respective ports. Repeat these steps for the local port set labeled B (2x16 only). Bundle and label the cables for easy identification. Tiering Multiple Console Switches You can tier multiple console switches to enable one or two users to connect to up to 256 servers. -
Page 28: Adding Earlier-Model Switches
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide NOTE: As shown in Figure 2.4, only the local user A has an ACI port that can be used for the tiered connection. Connect the tiered console switch to each server as described in the previous “Installing the Console Switch”... -
Page 29: Figure 2.5: Console Switch Configuration With An Earlier-Model Switch
Chapter 2: Installation Local User Console Switch PS/2 Switch Cable Earlier-model Switch Earlier-model Switch Server 2 Server 1 Figure 2.5: Console Switch Configuration with an Earlier-model Switch Mount the earlier-model switch into the rack according to the instructions included with that device. -
Page 30: Configuring The Console Switch System
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Locate the port set labeled A on the back of the console switch. Connect these peripherals devices to their respective ports. For the 2x16 console switch, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the local port set labeled B. -
Page 31: Chapter 3: Basic Operations
CHAPTER Basic Operations Controlling the System at the Local Ports The console switch features two local port sets on the back of the unit that enable you to connect a monitor and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct local access. The 1x8 console switch enables you to connect a single local user, whereas the 2x16 console switch enables you to connect two users. -
Page 32: Figure 3.1: Example Of Configured Main Window
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Figure 3.1: Example of Configured Main Window NOTE: You can also press Ctrl twice within one second to launch the OSCAR interface. You can use this key sequence in any place you see Print Screen throughout this installation and user’s guide. -
Page 33: Selecting Servers
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols (Continued) The switch cable is blocked by the indicated user channel (black channel letter). For instance, in Figure 3.1, user B is viewing Forester, but is blocking access to Acton, Barrett, and Edie, which are connected to the same console switch. -
Page 34: Navigating The Oscar Interface
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Click OK. Soft switching to a server To select a server, press Print Screen. If the display order of the server list is by port (Port button is selected), type the port number and press Enter. -
Page 35: Configuring Oscar Interface Menus
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (Continued) Moves the cursor between columns. When editing a field, these keys move the Right/Left Arrows cursor within the column. Page Up/Page Down Pages up and down through Name and Port lists and Help pages. Home/End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list. -
Page 36: Assigning Server Names
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Figure 3.2: Setup Window Assigning server names Use the Names window to identify individual servers by name rather than by port number. The Names list is always sorted by port order. Names are stored in the switch cable, so even if you move the cable or server to another ARI port, the name and configuration will be recognized by the switch. -
Page 37: Assigning Device Types
Chapter 3: Basic Operations NOTE: If the server list changes, the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated. No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete. Assigning names to servers In the Names window, select a server name or port number and click Modify. -
Page 38: Figure 3.5: Devices Window
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Accessing the Devices window 1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main window opens. 2. Click Setup - Devices. The Devices window opens. Figure 3.5: Devices Window When the console switch discovers a tiered switch, the port numbering changes to accommodate each server under that switch. -
Page 39: Changing The Display Behavior
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Choose the number of ports supported by the tiered switch and click OK. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each port requiring a device type to be assigned. Click OK in the Devices window to save the settings. NOTE: Changes made in the Device Modify window are not saved until you click in the Devices window. -
Page 40: Controlling The Status Flag
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Setting a Screen Delay Time enables you to complete a soft switch without the OSCAR interface displaying. To perform a soft switch, see “Soft switching” on page 19. Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on the desktop and shows the name or the port number of the selected server or the status of the selected port. -
Page 41: Figure 3.8: Flag Window
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.8: Flag Window Determining the display of the status flag Select Name or to determine what information will be displayed. Port Select Displayed to show the flag all the time or select Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after switching. -
Page 42: Setting Console Switch Security
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Setting console switch security The OSCAR interface enables you to set security on the local port console. You can establish a screen saver mode that engages after the console switch remains unused for a specified Inactivity Time. Once engaged, the console switch will remain locked until you press any key or move the mouse. - Page 43 Chapter 3: Basic Operations Password protecting the console Set the password as described in the previous procedure. Select Enable Screen Saver. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1 to 99) to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature. TAR ®...
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Page 44: Displaying Version Information
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security window. Click OK. NOTE: Activation of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server; no server is selected. The status flag displays Free. -
Page 45: Figure 3.12: Cable Selection Window
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 3. Click the Cable button to view the version information for the cable hardware. The Cable Selection window opens. Figure 3.12: Cable Selection Window 4. Select a switch cable to view and click the Version button. The Cable Version window opens. Note that the switch cables are not upgradeable and the version information is displayed for technical support purposes only. -
Page 46: Resetting The Keyboard And Mouse
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Resetting a switch cable Press Print Screen. The Main window opens. Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version window opens. Click Cable. The Cable Selection window opens. Select the switch cable that you want to view and click Version. The Cable Version window opens. -
Page 47: Figure 3.14: Scan Window
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.14: Scan Window The Scan window contains a listing of all servers attached to the console switch. Click the check box next to the servers you want to scan. -or- Double-click on the name or port of a server. -or- Press Alt and the number of the server you want to scan. -
Page 48: Broadcasting To Servers
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Figure 3.15: Commands Window Select Scan Enable in the Commands window. Click X to close the Commands window. NOTE: Scanning will begin when the Main window or flag is displayed. Scanning is not permitted in any other OSCAR interface window. -
Page 49: Figure 3.16: Broadcast Window
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.16: Broadcast Window NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards. -
Page 50: Changing The Switch Mode
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Figure 3.17: Broadcast Enable Window Click OK to enable the broadcast. Click X or press Esc to cancel and return to the Commands window. If broadcasting is enabled, type the information and perform the mouse movements you want to broadcast from the user station. -
Page 51: Setting The Keyboard Country Code
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.18: Switch Window Select either Preemptive or Cooperative as the switch mode. Select Share Enable, then specify the share time-out period in seconds. Click OK to save the Switch Mode and Share Mode settings. Setting the Keyboard Country Code The console switch enables you to set the keyboard country code servers for the Sun server with USB ports. -
Page 52: Figure 3.20: Keyboard Warning Window
IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide Select the keyboard country code for the Sun servers. Click OK. The Keyboard Warning window opens. Figure 3.20: Keyboard Warning Window Click OK on the Keyboard Warning window to save the keyboard country code setting. -
Page 53: Appendices
Make a note of which COM port you have chosen, then turn on the switch. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support and click on Downloads and drivers. Search on the product name to access the firmware upgrade file. After the download is complete, navigate to the drive where you have saved the firmware update and unzip the file. - Page 54 IBM Console Switch Installation and User’s Guide • A standard serial cable is used. • In the selected COM port Advanced Port settings, verify that the FIFO buffers are selected and that the receive buffer is set to High. ATTENTION: While upgrading, do not use the server for anything else or switch between windows. Close all other windows if necessary.
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Page 55: Appendix B: Technical Specifications
Appendices Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table B.1: Console Switch Product Specifications Product Specifications Server Ports Number 8 (1x8 console switch), 16 (2x16 console switch) Cable Types USB and PS/2 Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Local Port Maximum 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz... -
Page 56: Appendix C: Notices
IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead. - Page 57 IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on product recycling offerings can be found on IBM’s Internet site at...
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Page 58: Appendix D: Electronic Emission Notices
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. - Page 59 This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
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Page 61: Index
Switch mode console firmware upgrades logging in password protecting removing password protection IBM Console Switch console switch features 1x8 model resolution and refresh rates 2x16 model basic configuration Keep Alive connecting to servers... - Page 62 Index adding to scan list configuring for soft switching OSCAR interface disconnecting users Broadcast window removing from scan list configuring menus soft switching to Menu window server names navigation basics assigning setting Screen Delay Time servers status flags setting scan duration setting security soft switching password...
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