www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS Console SwitchInstaller/User’s Guide

10 Product Overviewwww.dell.com | support.dell.comOSCAR® GUIThe Remote Console Switch uses the OSCAR® interface, which features intuitive menus to con

Product Overview 11Table 1-1. Maximum Resolution Refresh Rate Video TypeFLASH UpgradeableUpgrade your Remote Console Switch and SIP modules at any tim

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Installation 132InstallationThe Remote Console Switch requires that the Remote Console Switch Software be installed prior to use. Remote Console Switc

14 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comOptional items:• Port Expansion Module (PEM)• Front Access PanelSetting Up Your NetworkThe Remote Consol

Installation 15To install the 0U switch mounting bracket (shipped as default):1 Line up the holes of the mounting brackets with the screw holes in the

16 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 Mount the switch assembly to the rack cabinet by matching the holes in the “short side” of each bracke

Installation 17Figure 2-3. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment do not

18 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com2 Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the Remote Console Switch unit and then into an appropri

Installation 19Video OptimizationTo ensure optimal video quality, configure the Remote Console Switch with the same settings as the network switch. Fo

USA NotificationWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s au

20 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port on the back o

Installation 214 Connect the devices to your cascaded switch according to the switch manufacturer's recommendations.5 Repeat steps 1-4 for all th

22 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCascading with Legacy SwitchesTo add a legacy switch (optional):1 Mount the switch into your rack. Locat

Installation 23Figure 2-7. Remote Console Switch Cascading Configuration With Legacy Console SwitchesAdding a PEM (Optional)A Port Expansion Module (P

24 Installationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com2 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your PEM and the Remote Console Switch unit

Basic Operations 253Basic OperationsControlling Your System at the Analog PortsThe Remote Console Switch features user-side keyboard and mouse ports t

26 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-1. Example of a Main Dialog Box NOTE: You can also press the <Control> key twice wi

Basic Operations 27Selecting devicesUse the Main dialog box to select devices. When you select a device, the appliance reconfigures the keyboard and m

28 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNavigating the OSCAR® InterfaceTable 3-2 describes how to navigate the OSCAR® interface using the ke

Basic Operations 29Configuring OSCAR® Interface MenusYou can configure your Remote Console Switch from the Setup menu within the OSCAR® interface. Sel

Contents 3ContentsSafety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-2. Setup Dialog BoxChanging the Display BehaviorUse the Menu dialog box to change the displ

Basic Operations 31To choose the default display order of devices:1 Select Name to display devices alphabetically by name.orSelect EID to display devi

32 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo set or change the password: NOTE: If you lose or forget your password, please contact Dell Tech

Basic Operations 33To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection:1 If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Sec

34 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-5. Flag Dialog BoxTo determine how the status flag is displayed:1 Select Name or EID to det

Basic Operations 35Figure 3-6. Language Dialog Box3Click to select the language you want the OSCAR® interface to appear in.4 Click OK to accept the ch

36 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comWhen the Remote Console Switch discovers a cascaded switch, the port numbering changes to accommodat

Basic Operations 37To assign names to devices:1 In the Names dialog box, select a device name or port number and click Modify. The Name Modify dialog

38 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDisplaying Version InformationThe OSCAR® interface enables you to display the versions of the Remote

Basic Operations 39Figure 3-11. Scan Dialog Box3 The dialog box contains a list of all devices attached to your appliance. Click the checkbox next to

4 Contents3 Basic OperationsControlling Your System at the Analog Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices.

40 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If the Add/Remove button is clicked when a device is highlighted, the check box correspondin

Basic Operations 41Figure 3-12. Scan Dialog Box4Click OK to save the settings.Displaying Configuration InformationYou can view the configuration of yo

42 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 3-13. Diagnostics Dialog BoxAs each test is finished, a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) s

Basic Operations 43Broadcasting to ServersThe analog user can simultaneously control more than one server in a system to ensure that all selected serv

44 Basic Operationswww.dell.com | support.dell.com2 Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box. Click X or press <Escape>

Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades 45AAppendix A: FLASH UpgradesUpgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console SwitchThe Remote Console Switch FLASH upgrade fea

46 Appendix A: FLASH Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 Assign the IP address in the Remote Console Switch, if needed:a In the HyperTerminal win

Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades 47Figure A-1. Download Dialog Box4In the TFTP IP field, type the IP address of the TFTP server where the appliance firmware

48 Appendix A: FLASH Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure A-2. SIP Status Dialog Box3 Click one or more types of modules to upgrade. Click Up

Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades 49 NOTE: During an upgrade, the SIP status indicator in the Main dialog box is yellow. The SIP module is unavailable while

5Safety PrecautionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system and working environment

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Appendix B: Technical Specifications 51BAppendix B: Technical SpecificationsTable B-1. Product SpecificationsRemote Console Switch Product Specificat

52 Appendix B: Technical Specificationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAC-input voltage rating 100 to 240 VAC AutosensingAC-input current rating 0.5 AA

Appendix C: Technical Support 53CAppendix C: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating is

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Index 55IndexNumerics2161DS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch, 212161DS2/4161DS2 Console SwitchConfiguring, 18Installing, 172161DS2/4161DS2 Conso

56 Index56 IndexRRack Mounting, 14Remote Console Switch Software, 13-14removing password protection, 32SScan dialog box, 39, 41scanning system, 38scre

6www.dell.com | support.dell.com• Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in a wet environment. If the s

7• Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loadin

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Product Overview 91Product OverviewFeatures and BenefitsThe multiuser, Dell™ 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch integrates Dell field-proven digita