Dell PowerEdge 180AS Installer/User Manual
8-port and 16-port console switches
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Page 1: Console Switch
Dell™ Console Switch Console Switch Installer/User’s Guide Model: Console Switch w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m... -
Page 2: Notes And Cautions
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Avocent is a trademark of Avocent Corporation. OSCAR is a registered trademark of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Product Overview Features and Benefits ......SIP Intelligent Module ......Multiplatform Support . - Page 4 Viewing the Status of Your Switch ....Selecting Servers ......Soft Switching .
- Page 5 Figures Figure 1-1. Console Switch ....Figure 1-2. Example of a Console Switch Configuration ..Figure 2-1. OU Mounting Bracket Installation .
- Page 6 Figure 4-2. SIP Upgrade Dialog Box ....Figure 4-3. Version Dialog Box ....Figure 4-4.
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Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview Features and Benefits The 8-Port and 16-port Dell™ Console Switches integrate keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for up to two simultaneous users, and an intuitive user interface. The Console Switch features powerful on-screen management for easy system configuration and server selection. -
Page 8: Multiplatform Support
Multiplatform Support The SIPs available with your Console Switch support PS/2 and USB server environments. PS/2, USB, Sun, and serial cabling options are also available using Avocent™ AVRIQ intelligent cables. ® Using the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR ) graphical user interface in conjunction with these modules allows you to switch easily across platforms. -
Page 9: Flash Upgradable
FLASH Upgradable You can upgrade your firmware at any time through a simple update utility to ensure that your Console Switch system is always running the most current version available. Both the Console Switch and the SIPs are FLASH upgradable. See "Appendix A: Flash Upgrades" for more information. -
Page 10: General
The power supplies in your system may produce high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm. Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the covers and access any of the components inside the system. This document pertains only to the Dell Console Switch. General •... -
Page 11: Rack Mounting Of Systems
• System rack kits are intended to be installed in a rack by trained service technicians. If a non- Dell rack is utilized, be sure that the rack meets the specifications of a Dell rack. • Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. - Page 12 Product Overview...
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Page 13: Installation
Installation Getting Started Before installing your Console Switch, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance as well as other items necessary for proper installation. Supplied with the Console Switch The following are supplied with the Console Switch: •... -
Page 14: To Install The 1U Four Point Switch Mounting Bracket
CAUTION: Before installing systems in a rack, install front and side stabilizers on stand-alone racks or the front stabilizer on racks joined to other racks. Failure to install stabilizers accordingly before installing systems in a rack could cause the rack to tip over, potentially resulting in bodily injury under certain circumstances. - Page 15 Line up the screw holes in the bracket with the screw holes in the switch. With a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the front mounting brackets to the switch using two screws on each side. Attach four cage nuts or clip nuts to the rack mounting flange of the rack cabinet’s front so that the nut is positioned on the inside of the rack.
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Page 16: Installing The Console Switch
Figure 2-2. 1U Installation Installing the Console Switch Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the appliance and then into an appropriate power source. Figure 2-3 illustrates one possible configuration for your Console Switch. See the following detailed set of procedures to successfully install your appliance. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: - Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. -
Page 17: Figure 2-3. Basic Console Switch Configuration
Figure 2-3. Basic Console Switch Configuration Local User B (16-port model only) Configuration Port (for updating firmware) Console Switch Servers 2-16 Local User A Server 1 To connect a SIP to each server: Locate the SIPs for your Console Switch. Attach the appropriately cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to the appliance. -
Page 18: Tiering Console Switches
NOTE: When connecting a Sun AVRIQ module, you must use a multi-sync monitor to accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync. To connect local peripherals: Select the keyboard, monitor and mouse to be connected to local user A. Locate the port set labeled A on the back of the appliance. -
Page 19: Figure 2-4. Console Switch Configuration With A Tiered Switch
Figure 2-4. Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch Local User B (16 port model only) Local user A Console Switch ARI Ports Primary Servers Tiered (secondary) Console Switch Secondary Servers Installation... -
Page 20: Adding Legacy Switches
In a tiered system, each ARI port will accommodate up to 24 servers. See the following table for legacy switches compatible with the Console Switch system. Table 2-1. Legacy Switch Support Legacy Product Model Numbers Avocent switches AV200, AV400, AV2000, 180ES, 2160ES Dell switches Dell 180ES, 2160ES Installation... -
Page 21: Figure 2-5. Console Switch Configuration With A Legacy Kvm Switch
Figure 2-5. Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch Local User Console Switch SIP PS/2 or USB or AVRIQ PS/2, USB, Sun, or Serial Legacy Switch Legacy Switch Server 1 Server 2 To add a legacy KVM switch: Mount the KVM switch into your rack cabinet. Locate a length of CAT 5 cabling to connect between your Console Switch and the SIP for your switch. -
Page 22: Setting Up Your Console Switch System
Repeat steps 2 to 5 for all tiered switches you wish to attach to your system. To connect local peripherals: Select the keyboard, monitor and mouse to be connected to local user A. Locate the port set labeled on the back of the appliance. Connect these peripherals to their respective ports. -
Page 23: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Controlling Your System at the Local User Ports The Console Switch features up to two local user port sets on the back of the unit that allow you to connect a monitor and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct access. The 8-port Console Switch allows you to connect a single user, whereas the 16-port Console Switch allows you to connect two local users. -
Page 24: Viewing The Status Of Your Switch
Figure 3-1. Main Dialog Box NOTE: You can also press the <ctrl> key twice within one second to launch the OSCAR interface. You can use this key sequence in any place you see throughout this installer/user’s guide. <Print Screen> Viewing the Status of Your Switch The status of the servers in your system is indicated in the right columns of the Main dialog box. -
Page 25: Selecting Servers
Table 3-1. OSCAR Interface Status Symbols (continued) Symbol Description SIP is being accessed by the indicated user channel (green channel letter). SIP is blocked by the indicated user channel (black channel letter). Selecting Servers Use the Main dialog box to select servers. When you select a server, the appliance reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the correct settings for that server. -
Page 26: Navigating The Oscar Interface
Click Setup - Menu. The Menu dialog box appears. Set a Screen Delay Time by typing the number of seconds of delay you want between <Print Screen> being pressed and the Main dialog box displaying. Click OK. To soft switch to a server: To select a server, press <Print Screen>. -
Page 27: Configuring Oscar Interface Menus
Table 3-2. OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (continued) This Keystroke Does This Completes a switch in the Main dialog box and exits the Enter OSCAR interface. Performs the same function as the OK button. Print Screen, Backspace Toggles back to previous selection. Print Screen, Alt+0 Immediately disengages user from a server;... -
Page 28: Assigning Server Names
Table 3-3. Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers (continued) Feature Purpose Scan Set up a custom scan pattern for up to 16 servers. Security Set passwords to restrict server access. Enable the screen saver. Devices Identify the appropriate number of ports on an attached legacy switch. -
Page 29: Figure 3-3. Names Dialog Box
Figure 3-3. Names Dialog Box NOTE: If the server list changes, the mouse cursor turns into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated. No mouse or keyboard input is accepted until the list update is complete. To assign names to servers: In the Names dialog box, select a server name or port number and click Modify. -
Page 30: Assigning Device Types
Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes. -or- Click X or press <Escape> to exit the dialog box without saving changes. NOTE: If a SIP has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default name. Assigning Device Types While the appliance automatically discovers legacy KVM switches, you will need to specify the number of ports on the legacy switch in the Devices dialog box. -
Page 31: Changing The Display Behavior
Figure 3-6. Device Modify Dialog Box Choose the number of ports supported by your legacy switch and click OK. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each port requiring a device type to be assigned. Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings. NOTE: Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Devices dialog box. -
Page 32: Figure 3-7. Menu Dialog Box
Figure 3-7. Menu Dialog Box To choose the default display order of servers: Select Name to display servers alphabetically by name. -or- Select EID to display servers numerically by EID number. -or- Select Port to display servers numerically by port number. Click OK. -
Page 33: Controlling The Status Flag
Table 3-4. OSCAR Status Flags (continued) Flag Description Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems Flag indicating that Broadcast mode is enabled To access the Flag dialog box: Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears. Click Setup - Flag. -
Page 34: Setting Console Security
Figure 3-9. Set Position Flag NOTE: Changes made to the flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box. Click OK to save settings. -or- Click X to exit without saving changes. Setting Console Security The OSCAR interface enables you to set security on your local user port console. - Page 35 Type the new password in the New text box and press <Enter>. Passwords must contain both alpha and numeric characters, are case sensitive and may be up to 12 characters long. Legal characters are: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, space and hyphen. In the Repeat box, type the password again and press <Enter>.
- Page 36 Select Enable Screen Saver. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1 to 99) to delay activation of the screen saver. ® Choose Energy if your monitor is E compliant; otherwise select Screen. NERGY CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with ®.
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Page 37: Displaying Version Information
Figure 3-11. Version Dialog Box Click SIP to view individual SIP version information.The SIP Selection dialog box appears. Figure 3-12. SIP Selection Dialog Box Select a SIP to view and click the Version button. The SIP Version dialog box appears. For more information on loading firmware, see "Appendix A: Flash Upgrades". -
Page 38: Resetting A Sip
Figure 3-13. SIP Version Dialog Box Click X to close the SIP Version dialog box. Resetting a SIP PS/2 SIPs can be reset using the Reset button in the SIP Version dialog box. NOTE: This procedure is only relevant where your Console Switch system involves a PS/2 SIP attached to a tiered switch. -
Page 39: Resetting Your Keyboard And Mouse
Figure 3-14. SIP Version Dialog Box Click Reset. A warning message appears, warning that the function is for tiered switches only and that resetting the SIP could result in the need to reboot the target server. Click OK to proceed with the reset. Press <ESC>... -
Page 40: Scanning Your System
Figure 3-15. Commands Dialog Box Scanning Your System In scan mode, the appliance automatically scans from port to port (server to server). You can scan up to 16 servers, specifying which servers to scan and the number of seconds that each server will display. -
Page 41: Figure 3-16. Scan Dialog Box
Figure 3-16. Scan Dialog Box The dialog box contains a listing of all servers attached to your appliance. Click the check box next to the servers you wish to scan. -or- Double-click on a server’s name or port. -or- Press <Alt > and the number of the server you wish to scan. You can select up to 16 servers from the entire list. -
Page 42: Running System Diagnostics
Figure 3-17. Commands Dialog Box Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box. Click X to close the Commands dialog box. NOTE: Scanning will begin when the Main dialog box or flag is displayed. Scanning is inhibited in any other OSCAR dialog box. To cancel scan mode: Select a server if the OSCAR interface is open. -
Page 43: Figure 3-18. Diagnostics Dialog Box
Figure 3-18. Diagnostics Dialog Box NOTE: A SIP may appear to be offline while it is being upgraded. Next to each item to be tested, you will see a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol display to the left of each item as that test finishes. -
Page 44: Broadcasting To Servers
Figure 3-19. Diagnostics Warning Message Box Click OK to begin diagnostics. -or- Click X or press <Escape> to exit the dialog box without running a diagnostic test. All users are disconnected and the Diagnostics dialog box displays. As each test is finished, a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol appears. The test is complete when the last test’s symbol displays. -
Page 45: Figure 3-20. Broadcast Dialog Box
Figure 3-20. Broadcast Dialog Box 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. While the appliance attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously, some servers may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission. -
Page 46: Changing Your Switch Mode (16-Port Console Switch Only)
Figure 3-21. Broadcast Enable Dialog Box Click OK to enable the broadcast. Click X or press to cancel and return to the Escape Commands dialog box. If broadcasting is enabled, type the information and/or perform the mouse movements you want to broadcast from the user station. Only servers in the list are accessible. NOTE: The other user (16-port switch only) is disabled when broadcast mode is enabled. -
Page 47: Figure 3-22. Switch Dialog Box
Figure 3-22. Switch Dialog Box Select either Preemptive or Cooperative as your switch mode. Basic Operation... - Page 48 Basic Operation...
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Page 49: A Appendices
Upgrading the Console Switch You can upgrade the firmware of your Console Switch by using a special update utility provided by Dell. This utility automatically configures the port communications settings to allow direct downloading from the connected server. Items Needed for the Upgrade The following items are required to upgrade your Console Switch firmware: ®... - Page 50 Possible Error Conditions If the download does not execute properly, verify the following: • Verify that the COM port is correct. • Verify that no other program is currently using the COM port, or that a previous DOS window/shell is open that had used the desired COM port. •...
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Page 51: Upgrading The Sip
Upgrading the SIP The Server Interface Pods (SIPs) can be upgraded individually or simultaneously. NOTICE: Do not cycle power to the server or disconnect the SIP during this process. A loss of power will render the SIP inoperable and require the unit be returned to the factory for repair. To simultaneously upgrade multiple SIPs: Press <Print Screen>. - Page 52 To upgrade SIP firmware individually: Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears. Click Commands-Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears. Figure 4-3. Version Dialog Box Click SIP to view individual SIP version information. Figure 4-4. SIP Selection Dialog Box Select the SIP that you wish to upgrade and click the Version button.
- Page 53 Figure 4-5. SIP Version Dialog Box Click the Load Firmware button. The SIP Load dialog box appears. Figure 4-6. SIP Load Dialog Box Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the SIP Status dialog box. NOTE: During an upgrade, the SIP status indicator in the Main dialog box will be yellow. The SIP is unavailable while an upgrade is in progress.
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Page 54: Appendix B: Technical Specifications
Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table 4-1. Technical Specifications Server Ports Number 8 or 16 PS/2 and USB SIP Types Avocent™ AVRIQ PS/2, USB, Sun, Serial Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Analog Port Maximum 1600x1280@ 75 Hz Update Port Number Type... - Page 55 Table 4-1. Technical Specifications (continued) 20 to 80% noncondensing operating Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing nonoperating Appendices...
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Page 56: Appendix C: Notifications
Appendix C: Notifications USA Notification CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's 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. -
Page 57: Agency Approvals
Agency Approvals UL/cUL (UL 60950/CSA 22.2 No. 60950:2000) ICES-003 NOM-019-SCFI-1993 IRAM S Mark (Resolution 92/98) ACA AS/NZS 55022, class A CNS 13438 FCC Class A, EN60950:2000, EN55022:1998, EN55024:1998, EN61000-3-3:1995 +A1,A2. GOST-R VCCI SASO MIC/RRL, Republic of Korea EMI Standard Certificate Number: E-F900-01-2012 (A) Appendices... - Page 58 Appendices...
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Page 59: Index
Index ACI, 18 EID, 23, 25, 33 Password Changing, 35 Analog Console Interface, Electronic ID, See EID Removing, 36 See ACI Energy, 35 Analog Rack Interface, See ARI ARI, 7, 18, 20, 28, 30 Rack Mounting, 13 AVRIQ, 8 Firmware Sun, 18 Upgrading, 49 Firmware CRCs, 43... - Page 60 Status flag Controlling, 33 Positioning, 34 Switch status, 24 System Diagnostics Running, 42 Tiering, 9, 18 Version Information Displaying, 37 Index...