Adding A Cascade Switch - Dell 2161DS-2 Install & User's Manual

Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port
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on the back of your Remote Console Switch unit.
Repeat steps 2-4 for all servers you wish to attach.
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NOTE:
cord from the wall outlet. Power down the Remote Console Switch unit before servicing. Always
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
NOTE:
Avocent AVRIQ's, including Sun and Serial AVRIQ's Network Configuration Menu.
Figure 2-5. Connecting a SIP
USB Connection
PS/2 Connection

Adding a Cascade Switch

To add a cascade switch (optional):
NOTE:
Mount the switch into your rack. Locate a CAT 5 cable to connect your Remote Console
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Switch unit to the cascade switch (Figure 2-7).
Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the ARI port on the Console Switch.
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Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the ACI port on the back of your cascade
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switch.
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Installation
Power down the Remote Console Switch unit before servicing. Always disconnect the power
In addition to Dell SIPs, the Remote Console Switch may also be connected to devices using
The Remote Console Switch does not support the EL80-DT.
CAT 5