Flash Upgradeable; Cascade (Tier) Expansion; Remote Console Switch Software Features And Benefits - Dell PowerEdge KVM 1081AD User Manual

FLASH Upgradeable

Upgrade your Remote Console Switch and SIP modules at any time to ensure
you are always running the most current firmware version available. Flash
Upgrades can be initiated through the OSCAR interface, on-board web
interface, or the Serial Console. The Remote Console Switch can be
configured to perform automatic firmware upgrades of SIP modules. See
"Appendix D: FLASH Upgrades" on page 211 for more information.

Cascade (Tier) Expansion

The Remote Console Switch features allow you to cascade additional Dell
Console Switches from each of the Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports on the
switch. The cascaded switches are attached in the same manner as any device.
This additional tier of units allows you to attach up to 512 servers in one
system. See "Adding a Cascade Switch" on page 26.
Remote Console Switch Software Features and
Benefits
NOTE:
For how to use the Remote Console Switch Software, see the Dell Remote
Console Switch Software User's Guide or the help included with the software.
The Dell™ Remote Console Switch 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 Remote Console Switch 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 Remote Console Switch 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.
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