Product Overview; Features And Benefits; Powerful Customization Capabilities; Extensive Remote Console Switch Management - Dell PowerEdge 180AS User Manual

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Product Overview

The Dell™ Remote Console Switch (RCS) software is a cross-platform
management application that allows you to view and control the Dell Remote
Console Switch and all attached servers. The cross-platform design ensures
compatibility with most popular operating systems and hardware platforms.
The RCS software provides secure switch-based authentication, data
transfers, and username/password storage. Each switch handles
authentication and access control individually for more decentralized system
control.
The RCS software utilizes Explorer-like navigation with an intuitive split-
screen interface, providing you with a single point of access for your entire
system. From here, you can manage your existing switches, install a new
switch, or launch a video session to a system server. Built-in groupings such as
Servers, Sites, and Folders provide an easy way to select the units to view.
Powerful search and sort capabilities allow you to easily find any unit.

Features and Benefits

The RCS software is designed for easy installation and operation. Auto-
discovery of managed switches enables you to install new units in minutes.
Wizard-based installation and online help simplify initial system
configuration. The intuitive graphical interface makes managing and
updating switches simple and straightforward.

Powerful Customization Capabilities

You can tailor the RCS software to fit your specific system needs. Take
advantage of built-in groups or create your own. Customize unit and field
names and icons for maximum flexibility and convenience. Using names that
are meaningful to you makes it easy to quickly find any system unit.

Extensive Remote Console Switch Management

The RCS software allows you to add and manage multiple switches in one
system. Once a new switch is installed, you can configure switch parameters,
control and preempt user video sessions, and execute numerous control
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Product Overview