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Dell™ Remote Console Switch System User's Guide Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 2
restrictions and other terms and conditions set forth in such documentation or materials as set forth in any "Third-Party Licenses ReadMe" file or similar file located in the installation directory for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. Any open source software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 3
Manufacturer's Part Number) or Sales Level Model designation. The designation that is referenced in the EMC and/or safety reports and certificates is printed on the label applied to this product. Please refer to the Dell Regulatory Technical Bulletin included with your Remote Console Switch for more - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 4
Web Interface 2 DSView® 3 Management Software Plug-in . . . . . 2 Virtual Media 3 Security 3 Encryption 3 Operation Modes 4 Video 4 FLASH Upgradeable 4 Cascade (Tier) Expansion 5 Remote Console Switch Software Features and Benefits 5 Easy to Install and Configure 5 Powerful Customization - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 5
a SIP 24 Adding a Cascade Switch 26 Cascading with Legacy Switches 29 Adding a PEM (Optional 30 Connecting to the Network 32 On-board Web Interface Installation and Setup . . . . 32 Supported Browsers 32 Launching the On-board Web Interface 32 Remote Console Switch Software Installation and - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 6
Diagnostics 57 Broadcasting to Servers 58 Power Controlling Devices 60 Power window 60 PDUs window 61 PDU Settings window 61 PDU Inlets window 62 PDU Outlets window 63 4 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 65 Launching the Remote Console Switch Software. . . . 65 vi Contents - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 7
the Remote Console Switch Software . . . 65 Viewing Your System in the Explorer 66 Explorer Window Features 67 Adding a Remote Console Switch or Avocent Remote Console Switch 68 Accessing Your Remote Console Switch 75 Launching the VNC or RDP Viewer 77 Changing Server and Switch Properties - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 8
Viewer 103 Accessing Servers from the Remote Console Switch Software 103 Accessing Servers from the On-board Web Interface 105 Interacting With the Server Being Viewed 106 Viewer Window Features 107 Adjusting the Viewer 108 Adjusting the Viewer Resolution 111 Adjusting the Video Quality 112 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 9
Media Session 139 Resetting the USB Bus 139 7 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 140 Migrating Switches from the Remote Console Switch Software 140 Viewing and Configuring Remote Console Switch Parameters 141 Changing Remote Console Switch Parameters . . 141 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 10
the SIPs and Avocent IQ Modules. . . . 154 Viewing Remote Console Switch Version Information 155 SIPs Subcategory 156 Upgrading Firmware 159 Controlling User Status 162 Rebooting Your System 164 Managing Remote Console Switch Configuration Files 164 Managing User Databases 165 Installing a Web - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 11
9 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 177 Overview 177 The Structure of Active Directory 177 Domain Controller Computers 178 Object Classes 178 Attributes 179 Schema Extensions 179 Standard Schema versus Dell Extended Schema. . . . 180 Standard Installation 181 Configure the Override - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 12
LDAP Implementation 208 Frequently Asked Questions 209 A Appendix A: Updating the Remote Console Switch Software 212 B Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 213 C Appendix C: TCP Ports 216 D Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps . . . 217 MIB Groups 218 Enterprise - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 13
E Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades 247 Upgrading the Remote Console Switch 247 Upgrading the SIP module firmware 250 F Appendix F: Technical Specifications . . 253 G Appendix G: Technical Support 257 Index 258 Contents xiii - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 14
This warning applies to Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers and Dell PowerVault™ storage systems. This document pertains only to the Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Console Switch. You should also read and follow the additional safety instructions. • The Remote Console Switch Installation Guide included with your - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 15
section in your troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider. • Use the product only with approved equipment. • Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components. • Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 16
rules. Rack Mounting of Systems • Refer to the rack installation documentation accompanying the rack for specific caution statements and procedures. • 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 17
• Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips). LAN Options • Do not connect or use during a lightning storm. There may be a - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 18
user-side USB and PS/2 ports that support major device platforms. Using powerful on-screen management through the OSCAR® interface, Remote Console Switch Software, or on-board web interface provides easy system configuration and device selection. Remote Console Switch Features and Benefits SIP - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 19
be used to connect devices to the Remote Console Switch. PS/2, USB, Sun®, and serial cabling options are available. For more information, please refer to the appropriate Avocent installer/user guide for your product. Visit avocent.com/manuals for more information. OSCAR Interface You can use the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 20
interface or Remote Console Switch software. NOTE: To open a virtual media session with a server, the server must first be connected to a Remote Console Switch using a virtual media capable USB2 SIP module. Security The OSCAR interface allows you to protect your system with a screen saver password - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 21
. 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 E: FLASH Upgrades" on page 247 for more information. Product Overview 4 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 22
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 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 23
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 functions, such as rebooting and upgrading your switch. The Remote Console Switch Software is designed to be compatible with the Dell - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 24
Console Switch Software includes support for Avocent IQ Modules, expanding the range of server types that can be managed. The addition of support for Avocent IQ modules means that the following connections are now supported: • PS/2 modules (Dell and Avocent modules available) • USB modules (Dell - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 25
Install the Remote Console Switch hardware, and connect a Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent® IQ module to each server or tiered switch. Connect each SIP or Avocent IQ module to the Remote Console Switch with CAT 5 cabling and connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors to the analog port - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 26
the Remote Console Switch Software. Dell recommends using a static IP address for ease of configuration. 4 Using the local port configuration, input all server names via the OSCAR interface. To set up the Remote Console Switch Software (see "Remote Console Switch Software Installation and Setup" on - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 27
Serial cable • Cat5 cable • Remote Console Switch System User's Guide on CD • Installation Instructions • Safety booklet • Regulatory booklet Additional items needed: • One Dell SIP or Avocent IQ module per attached device • One CAT 5 patch cable per attached device (up to 30 meters) Optional items - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 28
Port Expansion Module (PEM) NOTE: A virtual media session cannot be opened to a server that is connected to a PEM. Setting Up Your Network The Remote Console Switch system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the Remote Console Switch units and the computers running Remote Console Switch Software - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 29
the blue push button pops out and clicks. Figure 2-1. OU Mounting Bracket Installation To install the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch 1U four point switch mounting bracket: 1 Remove the screws on each side of the 1U four-point switch and set them aside to attach to the front 1U bracket pieces - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 30
through the slots in the bracket and the holes in the mounting rail, then into the cage nuts or clip nuts. Figure 2-2. 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch 1U Mounting Bracket Installation To install the 2321DS Remote Console Switch mounting bracket: 13 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 31
holes must not be covered by the bracket, which will occur if installed on the wrong side of the switch. 2 Repeat the procedure for the left side of the switch chassis. 3 Install a push nut to one end of the cable support rod. Position the extensions with their slotted mounting flanges facing in - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 32
Console Switch Mounting Bracket Installation Installing the Remote Console Switch Unit The diagram below illustrates one possible configuration for your Remote Console Switch appliance. Follow the detailed set of procedures following Figure 2-4 to successfully install your Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 33
1 2 4 3 5 8 7 6 9 Table 2-1. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration Descriptions Number Description 1 Power Cord 2 Analog User 3 Digital User 4 Network 5 USB Devices Number Description 6 Servers 2-16 7 ARI Port 8 SIP or Avocent IQ Module 9 Server 1 Installation 16 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 34
-related video and/or keyboard problems. NOTE: The maximum supported cable length from switch to device is 30 meters. To install the Remote Console Switch hardware: NOTE: The default username is "Admin." There is no default password. 1 Connect a terminal or PC running the terminal emulation software - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 35
Figure 2-5. Main Menu To configure the Remote Console Switch hardware: 1 You will see the Main menu with eleven options. Select option 1, Network Configuration. Installation 18 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 36
finish configuring your Remote Console Switch for IP address, Netmask, and Ports" on page 36. To configure the HTTP and HTTPS ports: 1 You will see the Main menu with eleven options. Select option 10, Set Web Interface Ports to open the Web Interface Port Configuration Menu. 19 Installation - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 37
to use for the HTTP port and the HTTPS port. Figure 2-8. Web Interface Port Configuration Menu - Set Ports Option 3 If the values are correct for your network, type and press the key. NOTE: You will need to reboot the Remote Console Switch to use these port numbers. Installation 20 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 38
them in the Remote Console Switch Software (see "Adding a Remote Console Switch or Avocent Remote Console Switch" on page 68 or "Changing Switch Network Properties" on page 81) or the web interface (see "Launching the On-board Web Interface" on page 32). To input and install a web certificate: 1 You - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 39
2-10. User Input Menu 3 Either press the key to accept the default options, or enter the appropriate text in the following fields: a Public Key Length: . 4 Press the key. Wait for the Web Server to restart before continuing. To import and install a web certificate: Installation 22 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 40
the Main menu with eleven options. Select option 11, Input Web Server Certificate, to open the Input Web Server Certificate Menu. 2 Select option 2, Import Cert. Then download a company certificate file (*.pem). Wait for the Web Server to restart before continuing. To export a web certificate: 1 You - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 41
USB mouse driver. If you are experiencing slow mouse response during a remote video session, deactivate mouse acceleration in the operating system of the target device and set mouse speed to 50%. Connecting a SIP To connect a SIP to each server: 1 Locate the SIPs for your Remote Console Switch unit - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 42
attach. NOTE: Power down the Remote Console Switch unit before servicing. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. NOTE: In addition to Dell SIPs, the Remote Console Switch may also be connected to devices using Avocent IQ modules, including Sun and Serial IQ modules. 25 Installation - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 43
Figure 2-11. Connecting a SIP 1 2 3 Table 2-2. Connecting a SIP Descriptions Number 1 2 3 Description CAT 5 USB Connection PS/2 Connection Adding a Cascade Switch To add a cascade switch (optional): NOTE: The Remote Console Switch does not support the EL80-DT. 1 Mount the switch into your rack. - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 44
end of the CAT 5 cable to the ACI port on the back of your cascade switch. 4 Connect the devices to your cascaded switch according to the switch manufacturer's recommendations. 5 Repeat steps 1-4 for all the cascade switches you wish to attach to your Remote Console Switch system. 27 Installation - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 45
5 Analog Switch 1 2 3 Table 2-3. Remote Console Switch With a Cat 5 Analog Switch Descriptions Number 1 2 3 Description Local User CAT 5 ACI Port NOTE: The Remote Console Switch supports only 1 switch per ARI port. You cannot cascade another switch under this first switch. Installation 28 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 46
supports only 1 switch per ARI port. You cannot cascade another switch under this first switch. NOTE: When cascading with a Remote Console Switch, an 8-port or 16-port analog console switch is not supported as the primary unit. The Remote Console Switch must be the primary unit. 29 Installation - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 47
access any of the devices attached to that PEM will be blocked. To add a PEM (optional): 1 Mount the PEM into your rack. Using up to nine CAT 5 cables, one connects your Remote Console Switch unit to the PEM, and the other eight connect the PEM to the SIP attached to each device. Installation 30 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 48
5 cable to the first of the SIPs. 5 Repeat steps 3-4 for all devices you wish to attach. Figure 2-14. Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEM Analog User 1 2 3 4 5 Table 2-4. Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEM Descriptions Number 1 Description ARI Port 31 Installation - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 49
to the appropriate ports on the back of your Remote Console Switch unit. On-board Web Interface Installation and Setup Once you have installed a new Remote Console Switch, you can use the onboard web interface to configure unit parameters and launch video sessions. Supported Browsers The on - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 50
for proper installation. Supplied with the Remote Console Switch Software Your Dell Remote Console Switch package contains the following items: • Dell Remote Console Switch System User's Guide and Remote Console Switch Software CD • Download Instructions • Safety Booklet Supported Operating Systems - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 51
Console Switch Software supports the following browsers: • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.x SPI or later • Firefox version 2.0 or later Installing the Remote Console Switch Software The Remote Console Switch Software can be installed on Windows and Linux platforms. Follow these instructions - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 52
program (replace "drive" with your CD-ROM drive letter): drive:\WIN32\SETUP.EXE. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. To install on Linux: 1 Insert the Remote Console Switch Software CD-ROM into your CDROM drive. 2 If AutoMount is supported and enabled, proceed to step 3. -orIf your system does not - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 53
Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports The Remote Console Switch features user-side keyboard and mouse ports that allow you to connect a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct analog access. The Remote Console Switch uses the powerful OSCAR interface, which uses intuitive menus to configure - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 54
can also press the , , or keys twice within one second to launch the OSCAR interface. You can use this key sequence in any place you see throughout this chapter. Viewing the Status of Your Switch The status of the devices in your system is indicated in the right - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 55
or click Disconnect in the OSCAR interface. This leaves the user in a free state, with no device selected. The status flag on your desktop displays Free. Soft Switching Soft switching is the ability to switch devices using a hot key sequence. You can soft switch to a device by pressing - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 56
EID number to establish it as unique and press . 2 To switch back to the previous device, press then . Navigating the OSCAR Interface Table 3-2 describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: You can also press the , - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 57
disengages a user from a server; no server is Alt+0 selected. Status flag displays Free. (This only applies to the 0 on the keyboard and not the keypad.) , Immediately turns on screen saver mode and prevents access to Pause that specific console, if it is password protected. Up - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 58
in a text box. Type from the keyboard or keypad. Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus You can configure your Remote Console Switch from the Setup menu within the OSCAR interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your appliance to identify devices by unique names. Select the other - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 59
which PDUs are connected to your system. Remote Console Switch only.) To access the Setup menu: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup. The Setup dialog box displays. Figure 3-2. Setup Dialog Box Changing the Display Behavior Use the Menu - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 60
the Menu dialog box: 1 Click Setup - Menu in the Main dialog box. The Menu dialog box displays. Figure 3-3. Menu Dialog Box 2 , Ctrl-Ctrl, Alt-Alt, and Shift-Shift are selectable to launch the OSCAR interface. One or all of the above keyboard combinations can be selected at a time - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 61
security on your analog port console. You can establish a screen saver mode that engages after your console remains unused for a specified Inactivity Time. After it is engaged, your console remains locked until you press any key or move the mouse. You must type in your password to continue. Use the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 62
in to your console: 1 Press any key or move the mouse. 2 The Password dialog box displays. Type your password, then click OK. 3 The Main dialog box displays if the password was entered properly. To remove password protection from your console: 1 From the Main dialog box, click Setup - Security. 2 In - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 63
2. or If your console is password protected, see the user from a device; no device is selected. The status flag displays the status "Free." To exit the screen saver mode: Press any key or move your mouse. The Main dialog box displays and any previous device connection is restored after the password - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 64
1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - Flag. The Flag dialog box displays. Figure (Optional) Select Timed to display the status flag for only five seconds after switching. 4 Select a status flag color in Display Color. 5 In Display Mode Ports - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 65
you want the OSCAR interface to appear in. 4 Click OK to accept the change you have made and return to the Setup dialog box. The Setup dialog box displays in the language you have selected. Assigning Device Types The Remote Console Switch automatically discovers cascaded KVM switches, but you need - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 66
. To access the Server dialog box: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - Devices. The Devices dialog box displays. Figure 3-7. Devices Dialog Box When the Remote Console Switch discovers a cascaded switch, the port numbering changes to - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 67
the switch. NOTE: If a device is turned off, the respective SIP module does not appear in the Names list. To access the Names dialog box: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - Names. The Names dialog box displays. NOTE: If the server list - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 68
Prefix Length (when using IPv6 mode), and Gateway. You will also be able to choose a Network Speed, a Transmission Mode, and whether to assign a Static (default) IP address or, when appropriate, a Dynamic IP address to the Remote Console Switch. 51 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 69
) Dialog Box Figure 3-10. Network (IPv6 Mode) Dialog Box Once you have made changes to the network settings, click OK. The Remote Console Switch will reboot. Configuring Virtual Media Settings For how to configure virtual media settings, see "Virtual Media" on page 129. Controlling Your System at - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 70
Displaying Version Information The OSCAR interface enables you to display the versions of the Remote Console Switch and the SIP module firmware. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current. For more information, see "Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades" on page 247. To display version information: 1 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 71
in scanning order. You can, however, choose to display the device name or EID number by pressing the appropriate button. To add devices to the scan list: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - Scan. The Scan dialog box displays. Figure 3-12 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 72
any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR interface is not open. Scanning stops at the currently selected device. or Press . The Main dialog box will appear. 2 Click Commands. The Commands dialog box displays. 3 Clear Scan Enable. Setting the Preemption Warning Administrators and users with - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 73
the configuration of your Remote Console Switch from the Configuration dialog box. This dialog box provides you with quick access to the settings you have entered and allows you to add additional features by clicking the License Key button and typing the license key for any additional features. NOTE - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 74
License Key to add a license key and enable a new feature or click X to close the Configuration dialog box and return to the Setup dialog switch control, and the video channels) for each system controller. When you select the Run Diagnostics option, you receive a warning indicating that all users - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 75
Table 3-4. Diagnostic Test Details Test Remote User Video LAN Connection On-line SIP modules Offline SIP modules Suspect SIP modules Description Reports on whether a digital video channels are installed but not working Indicates whether LAN connection is active and whether traffic has been seen - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 76
> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - Broadcast. The Broadcast dialog box displays. Figure 3-15. Broadcast Dialog Box To broadcast to selected devices: 1 From the Broadcast dialog box, select the mouse and/or keyboard checkboxes for the devices that are to - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 77
2 Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box. Click X or press to return to Power Controlling Devices You can control supported PDUs through the OSCAR interface. NOTE: This feature is only available on the 2321DS Remote Console Switch. Power window Through the Power - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 78
waiting to go off. To turn on, turn off or cycle power to a device: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Commands - Power. 3 Select the device you wish to control. NOTE: Multiple devices may be selected. 4 Click On, Off, or Cycle, as appropriate - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 79
the Cycle Delay field, enter the number of seconds you want the Remote Console Switch to wait between turning off and turning on. 5 Click OK. PDU 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - PDUs. 3 Complete one of the following steps Ports 62 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 80
. To view/modify PDU Outlet settings: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - PDUs. 3 Complete one of the following steps: Select a PDU name, then click Name field, enter the Outlet name. 63 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 81
b In the Power-On Interval field, enter the number of seconds you want the Remote Console Switch to wait between turning off and turning on. NOTE: The Power-On Interval must be an integer between 0 and 7200. 8 Click OK. Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 64 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 82
was created on installation, double-click the shortcut. The Remote Console Switch Software will launch. Navigating the Remote Console Switch Software The Remote Console Switch Software consists of two components: the Remote Console Switch Software Explorer (Explorer) and the Video Session Viewer - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 83
Please see your 2161DS Remote Console Switch user documentation for instructions on managing it with the AMP. When you select a server, you can click the Connect Video task button in the Explorer to launch the Viewer. This component allows you to control the keyboard, monitor, and mouse functions of - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 84
Explorer Window Features Figure 4-1. Explorer Window A Menu bar: Allows you to access many of the features in the Remote Console Switch Software. B View Selector tabs: Contains four View Selector tabs for choosing the Explorer view. C Group Selector pane: Contains a tree view representing the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 85
to the Dell Remote Console Switch, the Remote Console Switch Software can also be used to manage Avocent switches. Therefore, as part of the process of adding a Remote Console Switch to your Remote Console Switch Software database, you will be prompted to select the vendor and product type for - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 86
Next. 6 The Locate window appears. Type the hostname or IP address, the HTTP port, and the HTTPS port, and click Next. 7 The Remote Console Switch Software searches for the indicated unit as well as all the powered SIPs, Avocent IQ modules, and server names you associated with it in OSCAR, if any - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 87
on page 175. 8 Click Next. 9 The Configure Tiered Switches dialog box appears if the Remote Console Switch Software detects an attached legacy switch. This dialog box contains a list of all SIP EIDs retrieved from the Remote Console Switch and the tiered switches to which they are connected, if any - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 88
Console Switch that does not have an assigned IP address: 1 Select File - New - Remote Console Switch from the Explorer menu in the Remote Console Switch Software. -orClick the New Remote Console Switch task button. The New Remote Console Switch wizard appears. 2 Click Next to continue. The Product - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 89
successful, the Remote Console Switch Software will search for the new Remote Console Switch as well as all SIPs, Avocent IQ modules, and server names associated with it. Click Next. 9 The Configure Tiered Switches dialog box appears if the Remote Console Switch Software detects an attached legacy - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 90
prefix. 3 You may also change the default HTTP and HTTPS port numbers, if the Remote Console Switch has changed from the default on the serial console, by typing the new port numbers in the HTTP Port and HTTPS Port fields. Click Next to continue. 73 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 91
and click the Add (>) button to move the selection to the Remote Console Switches to Add list. Figure 4-6. Select Remote Console Switches to Add Dialog Box 6 Repeat step 4 for all Remote Console Switches you wish to add. Click Next to continue. Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 74 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 92
default username is Admin (case sensitive) with no password. Once you have logged in to a particular Remote Console Switch, the Remote Console Switch Software will cache the username and password in memory for the duration of the Remote Console Switch Software session. NOTE: You can clear the login - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 93
3 A login prompt appears. Type your username and password. If this is the first time you have accessed the Remote Console Switch or you have not assigned a username and password, type the default username, Admin (case sensitive), with no password. Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 76 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 94
or RDP Viewer The Remote Console Switch Software supports user-defined Virtual Network Computing (VNC) and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) viewers. To launch either the VNC or RDP viewer, select the Server tab from the Remote Console Switch Software Explorer. Select a server from the units list, then - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 95
icon for a Remote Console Switch or connected server. You can also assign the switch or server to a site, location, or folder. For servers, you can change the type. To change general properties: 1 In the Remote Console Switch Software, click the Remote Console Switch or Server tab and then select - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 96
tab 3 Type the name of the unit. Duplicate names are not allowed. 4 (Servers Only - Optional) Select the server type. If the selection is not in the drop-down list, type the name of the available in the drop-down list for a future assignment. 79 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 97
you set a browser URL for that server if you want to launch a browser to the server's web server instead of launching a Viewer session. To change network properties: 1 In the Remote Console Switch Software, click the Server tab and then select an individual server in the Unit Selector list. 2 Select - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 98
If you were to reconfigure your network, you can use the Network tab to change the IP address for a switch. To change network properties: 1 In the Remote Console Switch Software, click the Remote Console Switches tab and then select an individual unit in the Unit Selector list. 2 Select View - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 99
the HTTP and HTTPS ports:" on page 19. Figure 4-11. Switch Network Properties Tab 5 Click Apply to save the new settings. -orClick OK to save the new settings and close the window. -orClick Cancel to exit without saving the new settings. Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 82 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 100
, contact information and any comments you might wish to add. To change information properties: 1 In the Remote Console Switch Software, click the Remote Console Switches or Server tab and then select an individual unit in the Unit Selector list. 2 Select View - Properties from the Explorer - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 101
the physical connection path that is used to access this server and the connection type, such as video. To view connection properties: 1 In the Remote Console Switch Software, click the Server tab and then select an individual server in the Unit Selector list. 2 Select View - Properties from the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 102
for automatic replacement of variables such as IP address, port number, user name and password. For VNC commands that do not server in the unit list. 2 Select View - Properties from the Remote Console Switch Explorer menu. - or - Click the Properties task button. 85 Remote Console Switch Software - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 103
Switch Software will automatically replace these variables when the application runs. 9 Enable/disable the Launch in command window checkbox. When enabled, the user-specified VNC application will be launched from within an OS command window. Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 86 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 104
: 1 Select a server in the unit list. 2 Select View - Properties from the Remote Console Switch Explorer menu. - or - Click the Properties task button. - or - Right-click on the unit. Select Properties from the pop-up menu. The Properties dialog box appears. 87 Remote Console Switch Software Basic - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 105
replace these variables when the application runs. 9 Enable/disable the Launch in command window checkbox. When enabled, the user-specified RDP application will be launched from within an OS command window. Figure 4-15. Server RDP Properties tab Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 88 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 106
is particularly applicable for servers configured with a service processor management interface, such as the integrated Dell Remote Access Card (iDRAC). To launch the server network in a browser window: 1 Select a server in the Unit Selector pane in the Remote Console Switch Software. 2 If you have - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 107
(Windows Operating Systems Only) The Remote Console Switch Software supports DirectDraw, a standard that allows direct manipulation of video display memory, hardware overlays, and page flipping without the intervention of the Graphical Device Interface (GDI). This can result in smoother animation - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 108
such as IP address, port number, user name and password. For VNC commands that do not provide their own GUI, such as those for standard Windows, Linux and UNIX, you may have the VNC application launch from within an OS command window. To change VNC options: 91 Remote Console Switch Software Basic - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 109
The Remote Console Switch Software supports user-defined RDP viewers via the properties page. In the RDP tabs you can search for a user-specific be useful for automatic replacement of variables such as IP address, port number, user name and password. For RDP commands that do not provide their own - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 110
. When enabled, the user-specified RDP application will be launched from within an OS command window. 6 Click OK. Organizing Your System The Sites and Folders view tabs in the Remote Console Switch Software allow you to organize and manage your Remote Console Switches and servers by custom groups - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 111
Figure 4-17. Sites View Tab Selected Figure 4-18. Folders View Tab Selected Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations 94 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 112
Selector panes in the Remote Console Switch Software. This allows you to group Remote Console Switches and servers in ways that are meaningful sensitive and can consist of any combination of characters entered from the keyboard. Spaces are permitted in the middle but leading and trailing spaces are - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 113
consist of any combination of characters entered from the keyboard. Spaces are permitted in the middle but leading and Console Switch or server to a Site, Department, Location or Folder in the Remote Console Switch Software. This menu item is only enabled when a single Remote Console Switch or server - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 114
of the Group Selector pane. NOTE: If you delete or rename a server through the Remote Console Switch Software, the OSCAR server list at the Console Switch becomes out of date. Resynchronizing will not work in this instance. Servers should be deleted or renamed from OSCAR and then re-synchronized in - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 115
type, site, department, or folder: 1 Select the server type, site, department, or folder you wish to delete from the Group Selector pane in the Remote Console Switch Software. 2 Select Edit - Delete. -orPress the key on your keyboard. A dialog box appears confirming the number of units that - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 116
Switch Software Explorer window can be resized at any time. Each time you launch the application, the Explorer window opens to its default size and location. You can manually in the Remote Console Switch Software. The Options dialog box appears. 2 Select Remote Console Switches, Servers, Sites, or - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 117
for that server. To change the default browser: 1 Select Tools - Options from the Explorer menu in the Remote Console Switch Software. The Options is being saved, no other activity is allowed. All other windows including Video Session windows must be closed. If other windows are open, a message - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 118
field data for a Remote Console Switch or server. The file will contain one line for each Remote Console Switch and server defined in the local database. To export a database: 1 Select File - Database - Export from the Explorer menu in the Remote Console Switch Software. The Database Export dialog - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 119
loaded, no other activity is allowed. All other windows including Video Session windows and Management Panel windows must be closed. If Select File - Database - Load from the Explorer menu in the Remote Console Switch Software. The Database Load dialog box appears. 2 Browse to select the database - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 120
Servers Using the Scan Mode" on page 117. You can launch the Viewer from the Remote Console Switch Software or the on-board web interface. Each section in this chapter applies to both products except where noted. NOTE: The Remote Console Switch will attempt to detect if Java is already installed - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 121
Console Switch Software - Servers Tab To access a server: 1 Click the Servers tab in the Explorer. 2 Select a server to access in the Unit Selector pane. 3 Click the Connect Video task button. -orRight-click on the server. A pop-up menu appears. Select Connect Video. -orDouble-click the server - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 122
or more between letters, the function will reset itself and you can begin to type the first few characters of the next server. Accessing Servers from the On-board Web Interface The Connections tab in the on-board web interface allows you to view the connected servers and their status. You may click - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 123
may also perform Viewerspecific tasks such as sending special macro commands to the server. NOTE: If you are experiencing slow mouse response during a remote video session, deactivate mouse acceleration in the operating system of the target device and set mouse speed to 50%. Using the Viewer 106 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 124
Figure 5-3. Viewer Window A Menu bar: Access many of the features in the Viewer. B Accessed server desktop: Interact with your server through this window. Viewer Menu bar Figure 5-4. Viewer Menu Bar A Thumbtack: Click to lock the menu bar in place. This prevents the menu bar from hiding once you - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 125
session) Active Sharing (Primary User) Active Sharing (Secondary User) Passive Sharing Stealth Mode Adjusting the Viewer You can adjust the Viewer settings to match your requirements. This includes adjustment of the video resolution, toolbar settings, and keyboard macro settings. Adjusting the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 126
1 From the Tools menu in the Viewer, choose Session Options. The Session Options toolbar is displayed. 2 Click the Toolbar tab. 3 Click to select the items you want to add to the Viewer toolbar. 4 Click OK to accept the changes and return to the Viewer main window. Figure 5-5. Session Options Dialog - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 127
align the mouse cursors, and the third allows you to refresh the video. Figure 5-6. Viewer Toolbar- Display Adjustment Buttons To set the Viewer to server. To refresh the screen: Click the Refresh Image button on the Viewer toolbar. -orFrom the Viewer menu, select View - Refresh. The digitized video - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 128
of that channel. This prevents the primary user's display from being affected. If the resolution changes any time during a session, the display is adjusted automatically. When Full Scale is selected, the Viewer adjusts to the screen resolution of the server and sets the screen size accordingly, up - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 129
Remote Console Switches support the Dambrackas Video Compression (DVC) algorithm, which enables the Remote Console Switch Software users to adjust port and channel. To set the color depth: From the View menu, choose Color and select a color depth from the Color sub-menu. To manually adjust the video - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 130
the Manual Video Adjust dialog box. Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box Options Figure 5-8. Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box NOTE: If you use the on-board web interface to launch the Viewer, the Manual Video Adjust dialog box will appear as shown above. If you use the Remote Console Switch Software to - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 131
Manual Video Adjust for fine incremental adjustments. NOTE: Reducing the noise threshold to zero causes constant video refresh, high network usage, and a flickering video. Dell experience inconsistent color display when viewing target servers where photographic images or color-intense gradient - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 132
, and resynchronize your mouse should it no longer track properly. Dell recommends turning off the local cursor by setting the Local Cursor every mouse movement on the desktop window will send an equivalent mouse movement to the server. In a 2:1 scaling, the same mouse movement will send a 2X mouse - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 133
the Manual Video Adjust dialog box. To reduce the Noise Threshold: 1 From the Viewer menu, select Tools - Manual Video Adjust. The Manual Video Adjust during a remote video session, you may want to deactivate the mouse acceleration in the operating system of the target server. Microsoft Windows: - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 134
Flickering If the video driver on the Remote Console Switch Software client machine does not support DirectDraw® and the DirectDraw option in the Remote Console Switch Software has been activated, the mouse cursor will flicker on the screen. The Remote Console Switch Software factory default has - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 135
. If another user has an active connection to a server, the server will be skipped and a red "X" will be displayed in the indicator light below the frame. The Remote Console Switch Software can scan connected servers on multiple Remote Console Switches, while the on-board web interface can only scan - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 136
. Remote Console Switch Software- Scanning Servers To access the Scan mode in the Remote Console Switch Software: 1 In the Remote Console Switch Software Explorer, select the Servers, Sites or Folders tab. 2 Select two or more servers in the Unit Selector pane by pressing the key. -orPress - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 137
is currently being scanned. The red X indicates that the last scan of the server was not successful. The scan may have failed due to a credential or path failure (the server path on the Remote Console Switch was not available), or because of some other reason. When the mouse pointer is placed on - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 138
thumbnail size for all servers. To launch a server Video session: 1 Select a server thumbnail. 2 From the Thumbnail Viewer, select Thumbnail - [server name] - View Interactive Session. -or- Right-click a server thumbnail and select View Interactive Session. That server's video will be launched in - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 139
you are using: Click the Macro menu in the Viewer. Select Display on Menu, and select either Windows or Sun. To send keystrokes to the server: Click the Macro menu in the Viewer and choose the name of the macro containing the keystrokes you wish to send to the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 140
option in non-full screen mode, the Menu Activation Keystroke, and the Background Refresh selection. The Keyboard Pass-through check box allows you to specify whether Keyboard Pass-through mode is enabled, or not. The Keyboard Pass-through option is not selected by default. 123 Using the Viewer - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 141
whether background refreshing occurs. When this option is selected the Viewer is sent a constant stream of data from the device whether or not a change has occurred on the device. To change session options: 1 From the Tools menu in the Viewer, choose Session Options. The Session Options toolbar is - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 142
or locked virtual media sessions, see "Virtual Media" on page 129. Table 5-2. Preemption Scenarios Current User Preempted by Preemption can be rejected Remote User Local User No Remote User Remote Administrator No Remote User Remote Console Switch No Administrator Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 143
Video session preemption timeout setting in the Session dialog box. For information, see "Viewing and Configuring Remote Console Switch Parameters" on page 141. NOTE: No time period will be displayed in cases where the server being viewed is attached to an Avocent switch. Preemption of a Local User - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 144
nature of the current user's connection to the device. There are two types of Video session users: a Primary user and up to 11 simultaneous Secondary users (a single 2161DS-2 or 4161DS appliance supports up to 12 simultaneous sessions across all attached servers). Only the Primary user can accept or - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 145
NOTE: Only the Primary user can request an Exclusive session. If other users are sharing at the time Exclusive Mode is requested, they are disconnected, regardless of the Primary users access level. To open a Video session in Exclusive mode: In the Viewer, choose Tools - Exclusive Mode. Using the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 146
virtual media on a given server, a USB2 SIP or Avocent PS2M or USB2IQ module must be used to connect that server to the KVM. NOTE: A virtual media session cannot be opened to a server that is connected to a PEM. Common Virtual Media Terms • Virtual media - A USB media device that can be attached to - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 147
that has access to the local user port) will be able to enable or disable virtual media on any server connected to a USB2 SIP. This control will be maintained in the appliance after a power cycle. Enabling/Disabling Virtual Media Using the OSCAR Interface Local administrators can enable or disable - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 148
. or Deselect the appropriate checkbox to disable virtual media for that SIP. 4 Click OK to accept the options you have selected and return to the Setup dialog box. Setting Virtual Media Options Using the OSCAR Interface You can determine the behavior of the appliance during a virtual media session - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 149
Interface Virtual Media Options Function Locked Reserve CD ROM Mass Storage Write Access Purpose Synchronizes the KVM and virtual media sessions so that when a user disconnects a KVM connection, the virtual media connection to that server is also disconnected. A local user attempting to switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 150
using the on-board web interface. The on-board web interface includes options similar to those in the OSCAR interface. Users can enable or disable virtual media on any server on a per SIP basis. This control is also maintained in the appliance after a power cycle. Enabling/Disabling Virtual Media - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 151
Figure 6-3. Virtual Media Window - On-board Web Interface To enable/disable virtual media: 1 Click the Configure tab, then click Remote Console Switch - Virtual Media. 2 Select the appropriate checkbox to enable virtual media for that SIP. or Deselect the appropriate checkbox to disable virtual - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 152
is launched remotely from the appliance using the Viewer, which may be launched from the on-board web interface or the Remote Console Switch Software. The virtual media client will allow a user to map a local drive to a virtual drive on the target server. To launch virtual media: 135 Virtual Media - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 153
Launch the Viewer from the Remote Console Switch Software or the onboard web interface. (See "Using the Viewer" on page 103 for more information.) 2 Select Tools - Virtual Media. Figure 6-4. Dell Virtual Media Client Showing No Connection Figure 6-5. Dell Virtual Media Client Showing Two Connections - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 154
CD image (*.iso) file to be mapped to a virtual device. The virtual media interface consists of three main areas: the Floppy Drive section, the CD/DVD section, and the Status section. If the virtual media session is locked to a KVM session, there will be a locked icon at the top right of the virtual - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 155
the following information: • Target Drive - the virtual device connected to the target server • Connected To - the name of the local drive connected to the virtual device • Read Bytes - the number of bytes read by the target server from the local device • Write Bytes - the number of bytes written - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 156
the associated KVM session is closed. In addition, the virtual media session can only be accessed by the user to which it is reserved. To reserve a virtual media session: Select the Reserve checkbox. Resetting the USB Bus The USB reset feature resets every USB device on the target device, including - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 157
Console Switch Software If you have an existing installation of Remote Console Switches that does not support the on-board web interface, you can migrate the switches from the Remote Console Switch Software to the on-board web interface. To do so, following the procedures in "Upgrading Firmware - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 158
server properties, manage the local database, organize your system, and connect to KVM sessions. See "Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations" on page 65 and "Using the Viewer" on page 103. Viewing and Configuring Remote Console Switch Parameters The Configure tab allows you to display a - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 159
video, keyboard, and mouse sessions. You can select multiple methods when a new client connection is requested. The Remote Console Switch the time period allowed for an LDAP server to respond to a log in request. interface session to remain open. If the specified time elapses without the user - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 160
levels allows you to assign individual server access rights to a user. Table 7-1. User Access Level Rights Operations Preemption Remote Console User User Switch Administrator Administrator All Equal and No lesser 143 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 161
password five consecutive times. You can configure Security Lock-out settings as well as unlock any user through the Users category. NOTE: A User Administrator cannot add or change a Remote Console Switch Administrator account. Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 162
left column. 2 Click the Add User button on the right side of the window to add a new user. -orClick a user name in the Users column to modify an existing user. The Add/Modify User window appears. Figure 7-3. Add User Window 145 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 163
check box next to the server name. Alternatively, you may select the first check box to enable access on all servers. c To prevent the user from accessing a server, clear the check box next to the server name. d Click Save. Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 146 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 164
attempts to log in again, the software client application displays an appropriate error message. NOTE: All accounts (User, User Administrator, and Remote Console Switch Administrator) are subject to this lock-out policy. A Remote Console Switch Administrator can specify the number of hours (1 to - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 165
If an account becomes locked, it will remain locked until the duration time has elapsed, the Remote Console Switch is power-cycled, or an Administrator unlocks the account. A User Administrator may unlock only user accounts, whereas a Remote Console Switch Administrator may unlock any type of - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 166
does not use standard SNMP to control switches and therefore does not use UDP port 161. The on-board web interface uses a secure, proprietary protocol to communicate with the Remote Console Switches over a different network port. Figure 7-5. SNMP Configuration Window To configure general SNMP - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 167
to SNMP over UDP port 161 and act as passwords that protect access to the Remote Console Switch. The values can be Console Switch to a management station indicating that an event has occurred in the Remote Console Switch that may require further attention. The Dell OpenManageTM IT Assistant software - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 168
in the Remote Console Switch Software database as well as information on how the servers are connected to the selected Remote Console Switch. The Path column displays the current server connection. This can be to either a SIP or a tiered switch. If connected to a SIP, the SIP's ARI port is displayed - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 169
OSCAR of the Remote Console Switch. To modify a device name: 1 In the Server category, click the name of the server whose name you wish to change. The Modify Server Name window appears. Figure 7-8. Modify Server Name Window Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 152 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 170
you want to assign to the server. Names must be 1-15 characters, include alphabetical characters, and may not include spaces or special characters with the exception of hyphens. 3 Click Save. The name you have supplied is updated in both the Remote Console Switch and local client database. Viewing - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 171
any powered down Servers. NOTE: User access rights will also be updated to remove the Servers associated with the cleared offline SIPs. The SIP Language drop-down menu allows you to set language and keyboard parameters for all the Sun/USB SIPs of the whole Remote Console Switch. The SIP Language - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 172
Figure 7-10. Servers - SIPs Window - 4161DS Console Switch NOTE: The Remote Console Switch supports Avocent IQ modules as well as Dell SIPs. Therefore, although Dell SIPs are available with PS/2 and USB connections, the addition of Avocent IQ modules provides support for Sun and Serial connections. - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 173
the SIP firmware and to reset the SIPs if connected to a tiered switch. Selecting the Enable Auto-Upgrade for all SIPs check box causes all subsequently connected SIPs to have their firmware upgraded to that available on the Remote Console Switch. This guarantees that SIP firmware is compatible - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 174
version information for a SIP: 1 Click the Configure tab in the on-board web interface, then click the SIPs subcategory from the Versions category in the left column. 2 Click the EID of the SIP for which you want to view the firmware version. 157 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 175
. NOTE: If a reset is performed, when a Remote Console Switch is connected directly to a server and not a Cascade Switch, the mouse/keyboard may fail to respond. When this occurs, the target server requires a reboot. To reset a SIP: 1 Click the Configure tab in the on-board web interface, then click - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 176
reserved for tiered switches and that resetting the SIP may result in the need to reboot the server. 4 Click OK to continue. -orClick Cancel to return to the SIPs subcategory. Upgrading Firmware You can upgrade the firmware for either the Remote Console Switch or the SIPs. The SIPs can be upgraded - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 177
is complete, the Remote Console Switch will reboot. NOTICE: Do not power down the Remote Console Switch while it is upgrading. You can upgrade firmware for all SIPs of a given type. To simultaneously upgrade multiple SIPs: 1 Click the Tools tab in the on-board web interface. The Tools window appears - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 178
: 1 Click the Configure tab in the on-board web interface. 2 Select the SIPs sub-category under Versions in the left column. 3 Click the EID of the SIP for which you wish to view firmware information. The SIP Version window opens. 161 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 179
in the on-board web interface. You can view the session type, the server name, or SIP to which they are connected and their system address. In addition to disconnecting a user session, the Remote Console Switch Software also allows one user to take control of a server currently being used by another - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 180
to exit without completing the disconnect command. NOTE: The appropriate level of access is required to disconnect a user. If you do not have permission to disconnect a user, the check box next to that user will be disabled. 163 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 181
file from a Remote Console Switch: 1 Click the Tools tab in the on-board web interface. The Tools window appears. 2 Click the Save Remote Console Switch Configuration button. The Save Remote Console Switch Configuration window appears. 3 (Optional) Enter a password in the Password field, then repeat - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 182
user account file to the new switch. NOTE: The user account file is encrypted and you will be prompted to create a password when you save the file. You will need to re-type this password when you write the file to a new unit. 165 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 183
To field. 4 Click Save. The Enter Password window opens. 5 Enter a password in the Password field, then repeat the password in the Verify Password field. This password is requested when you restore this database to a Remote Console Switch. Click OK. The user database file is read from the Remote - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 184
web certificate allows you to enter the on-board web interface on a web browser without having to acknowledge the Remote Console Switch as a trusted web server each time you access the on-board web interface. Using the Install Web Certificate window, you can create a self-signed openssl certificate - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 185
certificate warning. Managing PDUs You can control supported PDUs through the on-board web interface. Chaining of up to nine PDUs per Remote Console Switch PDU port is supported. PDU support allows the user to turn on, turn off and cycle any server or device connected to the PDU. NOTE: This feature - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 186
Power Outlet Name window opens. b If the device is a server, click Server, then select the name by clicking on the appropriate entry in the Server Name column of the table -or- If the device is not a server, click Other Device 169 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 187
4 Click Save. Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 170 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 188
: The Dell 2161DS Remote Console Switch cannot support the on-board web interface and therefore cannot be migrated. Please refer to your 2161DS user documentation for more information on managing your Remote Console Switch. Accessing the AMP Once you have installed a new Remote Console Switch, you - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 189
Remote Console Switch task button, rather than a Manage Remote Console Switch task buton, that Remote Console Switch has already been migrated to the on-board web interface. 3 Type your username and password and click OK. The AMP dialog box appears. Upgrading Firmware Using the AMP The SIPs can - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 190
window. NOTICE: Do not power down the Remote Console Switch while it is upgrading. Migrating Remote Console Switches to the Onboard Web Interface After you have upgraded the firmware of a Remote Console Switch to a version that supports the on-board web interface, the switch will be available in the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 191
you will not be able to use the Remote Console Switch Software AMP. Use the on-board web interface instead. To migrate Remote Console Switches: 1 Select Tools - Migrate in the Explorer. The Migration Wizard welcome page opens. Click Next. 2 All switches that qualify for migration will appear in the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 192
database. NOTE: The Resync button is only available for switches with firmware supporting the on-board web interface. To launch the Resync Wizard: 1 Click the Remote Console Switches tab in the Explorer. 2 Select a Remote Console Switch from the Unit Selector pane, and then click the Resync task - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 193
-orTo retain server names in the local database, clear the Replace Database names with the names from the Remote Console Switch check box. 7 Click Next. The Polling Remote Console Switch window opens. 8 Then Detected Changes window opens and lists changes made to the database. 9 Click Finish. - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 194
and updating a directory using TCP/IP. The Dell Remote Console Switch Software and on-board web interface supports both standard and Dell extended schema, and offers strong security features including authentication, privacy, and integrity. NOTE: Windows 2008 Server is required to use LDAP in - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 195
entities such as network users, computers, printers, or network services. Two types of "Software," and "Support;" each of the groups is configured with a membership list of User AD product documentation available from Microsoft. The suite of Dell Remote Console Switches is designed to support all - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 196
, PASSWORD, etc. The suite of Dell Remote Console Switches uses the SAM ACCOUNT NAME and PASSWORD attributes to authenticate a user ( the Dell Extended Schema feature described in this document. These schema extensions provide customized object classes to represent Dell Remote Console Switches, - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 197
results. Dell has extended the schema to include an Association, Device, and Privilege object. The Association object is used to link together the users or groups with a specific set of privileges to one or more SIPs. The Device Object defines the individual Remote Console Switches within the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 198
flexibility over the different combinations of users, privileges, and SIPs on the Remote Console Switch without adding too much complexity. Before installing the Dell Schema Extensions, Administrators should read through the descriptions and instructions within this chapter to determine which - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 199
to the user and then verify the password by typing it in the Verify Password field. 3 Click Save. Configuring DNS Settings Before the LDAP client can resolve names, at least one DNS server must be specified. The Network sub-category displays the name of the Remote Console Switch and allows you - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 200
verify that certificates have not expired. You can configure the switch to request time updates from the network time server (NTP). To configure NTP settings in the on-board web interface: 1 Click the Configure tab, then click Remote Console Switch - NTP. 2 Click the Enable NTP box. 3 Enter the name - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 201
Extended Schema, the RCS Switches and access controlled SIPs in your installation will be configured as Computer Objects within Active Directory. To do this, you will first need to configure an Organizational Unit to hold group objects that relate users to access controlled Remote Console Switches - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 202
Figure 9-2. On-board Web Interface - Authentication Panel Local/LDAP and Parameters 185 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 203
in Active Directory. The OU is used to hold group objects that relate users to access controlled Remote Console Switches and their attached SIPs. For example, suppose the Distinguished Name of the chosen OU is: ou=KVM-AccessControls,dc=MyCom,dc=com. In this case, the Group Container field should - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 204
via the Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) snap-in. Using ADUC, the value of the info attribute is set by accessing the "Notes" property of the Group object. LDAP SSL Certificates All LDAP protocol exchanges (between a Remote Console Switch and Active Directory servers) are secured by SSL - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 205
Automatic Certificate Request Setup Wizard, click Next and select Domain Controller. 3 Click Next and click Finish. A certificate/private key file can be created using openssl using Linux. Openssl can be downloaded from openssl.org. Any instructions below with text in is where a user would need - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 206
name or your server's hostname) []: Email Address []: OpenSSL> quit 3 From the Linux command prompt, type 'cat certificate.pem privatekey.pem > webserver.pem', then convert the and press the Next button. 189 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 207
if it expires, or if "Restore Factory Defaults" is selected from the serial console menu. NOTE: The instructions above are written for a Microsoft Interface - Send Security Certificate After sending the Security Certificate, the following window displays. LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 208
Figure 9-4. On-board Web Interface - Send Certificate Button Browse View Certificate Send Cancel Description Browse to a certificate file by opening a File Chooser dialog and allowing a user to choose a certificate file. Displays the current Remote Console Switch certificate. Sends the certificate - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 209
of 30 seconds. The login timeout is the time from which the user presses the OK button on the Login dialog box until there is Interface - Login Timeout CA Certificate Information Display The Remote Console Switch can only display complete CA Certificate Information in this window when the public key - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 210
Client, download CA certificate into the appliance. 2 From the serial console Main Menu the following instructions for enabling the installation of RCS Software on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 platforms objects representing the Remote Console Switch(es) and the SIP(s) the user is allowed to access. - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 211
are, "KVM User", "KVM User Admin" and, the most powerful level, "KVM Appliance Admin." NOTE: If the KVM User access level is not being used, SIP objects will not need configuration as both Administrator permissions have access to all SIPs by default. LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 194 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 212
the Directory. Allowed to preempt another User Admin. Permission must be configured for each target device by including the target device in the appropriate Group object in the in the appropriate Group object in the Directory. KVM User No No No No No 195 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 213
Target Device Access KVM User Group. Users with Administrator privileges will have access to all SIPs by default. To set up the Group Objects for a Remote Console Switch: 1 If you have not already, create the Organizational Unit that will contain the Group Objects related to your switch installation - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 214
object for their access level. 8 Add the computer objects for the access controlled SIPs to the KVM User Group. Dell Extended Schema Active Directory Object Overview For each of the physical Remote Console Switches on the network that you want to integrate with Active Directory for Authentication - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 215
an Administrator maximum flexibility over the different combinations of users, RCS privileges, and SIPs on the Remote Console Switch without adding too much complexity. The RCS Device Object is the link to the Remote Console Switch for querying Active Directory for authentication and authorization - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 216
create at least one Association Object, and you must have one RCS Device Object for each Remote Console Switch on the network that you want to integrate with Active Directory for Authentication and Authorization. The Association Object allows for as many or as few users and/or groups as well as RCS - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 217
Object 2 (AO2), Priv2 as Privilege Objects in AO2, and RCS2 as RCS Devices in AO2. See "Adding Remote Console Switch Users and Privileges to Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions" for detailed instructions. Figure 9-8 shows how you can set up the Active Directory Objects in multiple - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 218
Domain2. You want to give user1 and user 2 an administrator privilege to both Remote Console Switches and give user3 a login privilege to the objects in Domain2. 3 Create two RCS Device Objects, RCS1 and RCS2, to represent the two Remote Console Switches. 4 Create two Privilege Objects, Priv1 and - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 219
Active Directory to access your Remote Console Switch, you must configure the Active Directory software and the Remote Console Switch by performing the following steps in their numbered order: 1 Extend the Active Directory schema. 2 Extend the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-in. 3 Add RCS - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 220
can manage Remote Console Switch devices, Users and User Groups, Remote Console Switch Associations, and SIP Privileges. The Dell Extension to the Active Directory User's and Computers Snap-In is an option that can be installed when you install your systems management software using the Dell Systems - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 221
Add. 4 Click Close and click OK. Adding Users and Privileges to Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions The Dell-extended Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in allows you to add Remote Console Switch users and privileges by creating SIP, Association, and Privilege objects. To add each - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 222
Association Objects syntax, object types default to User and Group in the Dell LDAP Schema. In the Dell Extended Schema, Dell has added unique Object IDs for four new object classes: • KVM Appliance Objects • KVM SIP Objects • Privilege Objects • Association Objects Each of these new object classes - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 223
an association object: 1 In the Console Root (MMC) window, right-click a container. 2 Select New - Dell SIP Object to open the New Object users or SIP objects. You can add groups of Users and SIP devices. Creating Dell-related groups is done the same way you create other groups. To add users or User - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 224
the Products tab and click Add. 2 Type the SIP device or SIP device group name and click OK. 3 In the Properties window, click Apply and then OK. Console Redirection Access Security In any Remote Console Switch installation, any user privilege allows the user to launch the on-board web interface - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 225
SIP objects created in step 1. Using Active Directory to Log In to the Remote Console Switch You can use Active Directory to log in to the Remote Console Switch through the Remote Console Switch Software or on-board web interface Console Switch will be used to authenticate the user. Target Device - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 226
spaces or special characters. Renaming a target device in a SIP should be done through the on-board web interface or OSCAR at the console switch and then resynchronized through the Remote Console Switch Software. Instructions for renaming a target device in a SIP can be found in "Deleting and - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 227
Server 2003)? Does using the Remote Console Switch with Active Directory support multiple domain environments? Can these Dell-extended objects (Dell Association Object, Dell Remote Console Switch Device, and Dell Object, Remote Console Switch user objects, and SIP Device Objects (including - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 228
(Remote Console Switch Software) or the Use LDAP Authentication check box (on-board web interface) on the Remote Console Switch Active server specified on the NTP panel. • Ensure that you have uploaded the Active Directory certificate from your Active Directory root CA to the Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 229
Remote Console Switch Software: 1 Download the update file from the Dell support website dell.com/support. 2 Double-click on the installer. The installer will check to see if a previous version of the Remote Console Switch Software resides on your system. 3 If no previous version has been detected - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 230
B Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts Table B.1: Divider Pane Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts Operation Description F6 Navigates between the split-screens and gives focus to the last element that had focus. F8 Gives focus to the divider. Left - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 231
+ End Moves the focus and the selection to the last row in the table. Shift + Up Arrow Extends selection up one row. Shift + Down Extends selection down one row. Arrow Shift + Page Up Extends selection up one page. Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 214 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 232
Table B.3: Keyboard and Mouse Operations for the Unit List Operation Shift + Page Down Shift + Mouse Click Ctrl + Mouse Click Mouse doubleclick Description Extends selection down one page. action for the selected unit. 215 Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 233
video data is sent over port TCP/UDP 8192. Encrypted keyboard and mouse data is sent over port 2068. Remote Console Switch appliance discovery data is sent over port 3211. Remote Console Switches that support the on-board web interface also send data over the user definable HTTP and HTTPS ports - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 234
Bases (MIBs) written for Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switches. Sections in this guide follow MIB groups and provide collection of objects that defines the properties of the managed devices. The Remote Console Switch MIB definitions use the structure described in the following Request - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 235
identify the manufacturer, model, product version and firmware version of the Remote Console Switch. Product ID group object types may be useful for inventory purposes, or for automatically detecting incompatibilities or version mismatches between various hardware and software components on a system - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 236
in UTF8. 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1.1 dsProductIDVendor Product vendor name in 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1.3 UTF8. ProductIDProductVersion Global product version in 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1.4 UTF8. dsProductIDDModuleF The D module firmware 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1.5 WVersion version string in - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 237
Object Type Description OID dsProductIDVendor Product vendor name in 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1.3 UTF8. ProductIDProductVersion Global product version in 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1.4 UTF8. dsProductIDDModuleF The D module firmware 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1.5 WVersion version string in UTF8. - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 238
Group (dsSIP) 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.2 SIP group objects are shown in Table D-2. The SIP group objects are structured in a table format and contain information on SIPs connected to the Remote Console Switch, such as SIP's boot, application and hardware version. 221 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 239
1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.2.1.1.6 version in UTF8. dsSipTableStatus The status of the SIP. 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.2.1.1.7 SNMP Trap Object Group This section describes the variables sent to Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switches. It provides additional information about a trap or an alert - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 240
the local port (OSD), then the value of this object will be the following string: local port. UTF8String (SIZE (3.16)) Target User Name Variable a trap to identify the version of the new software image for which the Remote Console Switch is being upgraded. Current Image Version Variable Name - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 241
the software image that the Remote Console Switch is server if the server name is known, otherwise the value will be the connection path to a server. If the value is a connection path it will have the following format: SIP s:Channel c Where s is the ID of the SIP, and c is the tiered switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 242
to identify the SIP for which the trap condition occurred. UTF8String (SIZE (0.32)) Tiered Switch Identification Variable Name the old name of a tiered switch whose name was changed. UTF8String (SIZE (0.15)) Server Identification Variable Name dsTrapObjectServerName OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 243
. The contents will be a Dell Application Message Packet with the address, size, and command header removed. The parameters of the message will depend on the specific problem the firmware is designed to detect and report. Syntax OCTET STRING (SIZE (0.64)) Device Identification Variable Name OID - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 244
in a trap to identify Warning/Alarm activity for the device on which the trap condition occurred. Alarm sets the alarm intended for display or logging. UTF8String (SIZE (0.64)) User Account Lock Reason Variable Name dsTrapObjectLockReason OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.18 Description This object - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 245
which a user account has been unlocked. Syntax UTF8String (SIZE (0.64)) IP Address Variable SIP image upgrade. Syntax SyntaxINTEGER { sipUpgradeNoFirmwareImage(1), -- No firmware image present sipUpgradeLostContact(2), -- Lost communication with the SIP sipUpgradeFailedRestart(3), -- The SIP - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 246
Type of SIP Image Variable Name dsTrapTrapObjectTypeOfImage OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.22 Description This object is sent in a trap to report the type of software image for which the trap condition occurred. Syntax SyntaxINTEGER {boot(1),app(2)} Virtual Media Drive Access Mode Variable - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 247
Code (continued) Syntax SyntaxINTEGER { imageUpgradeTftpNoSocket(1), Socket -- TFTP No imageUpgradeTftpConnectFailure(2), -- TFTP server TFTP connect failed imageUpgradeTftpRequestDenied(3), -- TFTP server request denied imageUpgradeTftpBadPacket(4), non-data packet received -- TFTP err - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 248
server in the Remote Console Switch. This is made possible by the MIB modules, which contain Dell 2161DS2/4161DS SNMP agent. The enterprise-specific traps described in Table D-3 belong to the MIB enterprise identified by OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6, and are sent with the trap variables documented - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 249
logged out of the Remote Console of the Remote Switch. Console Switch. User: %s. The name of the user who logged out is contained in dsTrapObjectUserName. 4 Video session Informational A video session has started. started. User: %s. Server: %s. The name of the user who is connected to the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 250
. 8 Viewing stopped Informational A user on the local port has stopped viewing a on the local port. server. Server: %s. The session identifier is contained in dsTrapObjectSessionIdentifier. 9 FTP, TFTP, or Informational The Remote Console Switch has started an ASMP image FTP - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 251
. user: %s. 14 User Informational A user failed to authenticate with the Remote authentication Console Switch. failed with the Remote Console Switch. User: %s. The name of the user who failed to authenticate is contained in dsTrapObjectUserName. 15 SIP added. SIP Informational An SIP was - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 252
new name of the server is contained in dsTrapObjectServerName. The ID of the SIP the server is attached to is contained in dsTrapObjectSipId. 18 Tiered switch Informational A tiered switch was added. added. Tiered switch name: %s. Attached to SIP: %s. The name of the switch which was added is - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 253
. 23 Invalid Informational The Remote Console Switch has detected an connection invalid connection. detected. Device ID: %s. This can include two SIP devices on a port where one or more have a legacy KVM Switch, or some other illegal setup condition. Information about the nature - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 254
install problems that might result in perceived problems with the switch. 27 Memory Critical problem. Device ID: %s The Remote Console Switch has detected a memory problem, the nature of which has been described in the dsTrapObjectFirmwareCondition object. 28 Watchdog reset. Critical Device - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 255
Remote Console Switch has detected a special condition to be trapped for alerting the operator. The condition indicates some parameter outside of normal operation that is expected to result in unpredictable system behavior. 33 User account Minor has been locked. Client IP Address: %s. Locked user - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 256
or by the expiration of the lockout period (as specified in the dsTrapObjectUnlockReasonobject), the IP address will be blank. The name of the user who unlocked the user is contained in dsTrapObjectUserName. When the user account is unlocked by an appliance reboot or by the expiration of the lockout - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 257
: %s. Current version: %s. The name of the user who initiated the SIP upgrade is contained in dsTrapObjectUserName. The type of software image being upgraded is contained in dsTrapObjectSipTypeOfImage. Server: %s. SIP The software image version the SIP is ID: %s. upgrading to is contained in - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 258
name of the user who initiated the SIP upgrade is contained in dsTrapObjectUserName. Upgrade version: The type of software image the upgrade result %s. Running is for contained in version: %s. dsTrapObjectTypeOfImage. Server: %s. SIP ID: %s. The software image version the SIP attempted to - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 259
Informational A remote Virtual Media session to a server has media session started. A video session to the server must started. User: have been established by the same user prior %s. Server: %s. to starting the VM session. SIP: %s. The name of the user who connected to the VM session is - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 260
. 43 Remote virtual Informational A remote virtual media drive has been media drive has mapped. been mapped. User: %s. Server: %s Drive Type: %s. Drive Access Mode: %s. The name of the user who has established the virtual media session is contained in dsTrapObjectUserName. The name of the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 261
unmapped is contained in dsTrapObjectVirtualMediaDriveAccessMode 46 Virtual Media Informational A user on the local port has unmapped a Drive virtual media drive to the server. Unmapped on the local port. Server: %s. The session identifier is contained in dsTrapObjectSessionIdentifier. The type - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 262
The name of the server the user was connected to is contained in dsTrapObjectServerName. 50 Local Port Video Informational A local user video session has been session terminated by another user. terminated. Command issued by user: %s. Server: %s. The name of the user who terminated the session - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 263
Severity ID Description 51 CA Certificate Informational The Remote Console Switch has loaded a CA file loaded in the Certificate file. Remote Console Switch. Command issued by user: %s. The name of the user who commanded the Remote Console Switch to load the CA Certificate file is contained in - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 264
the SIP module firmware" on page 250. Upgrade Firmware Using the On-board Web Interface See "Upgrading Firmware" on page 159. Upgrading Firmware Using a Serial Console Items needed for the upgrade: • Server running serial terminal application • Available serial port (COM port) on the server • Serial - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 265
3 Launch both the server TFTP or FTP software and the terminal emulation software. 4 Verify that the Remote Console Switch is turned on. After approximately 40 seconds, the Remote Console Switch sends a message, Dell Remote Console Switch Ready ... Press any key to continue. Press any key to access - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 266
can upgrade the Remote Console Switch firmware version directly from the OSCAR interface. If using IPv4 mode, you may use either a TFTP server or an FTP server. If using IPv6 mode, you must use an FTP server. To upgrade the firmware, you need to know the IP address of the server, the filename of the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 267
using an FTP server, enter the username and password for the FTP server in the Username and Password fields. 8 Click Download. The firmware upgrade proceeds. 9 A Warning window opens. Click OK. Once the firmware upgrade has completed, the Remote Console Switch will automatically reboot. Recovering - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 268
been discovered but which are not attached to the Remote Console Switch during the firmware upgrade must be upgraded manually. Figure E-2. SIP Status Dialog Box 3 Click one or more types of modules to upgrade. Click Upgrade. 4 The SIP Upgrade dialog box displays. Click OK to initiate the upgrade - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 269
upgrade is in progress. When an upgrade is initiated, any current connection to the server via the SIP module is terminated. NOTE: If you wish to return a SIP to its factory settings, click SIP in the Version dialog box. The SIP Version dialog box displays. Click Decommission and then OK to restore - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 270
4161DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 16 Types Dell PS/2 and USB SIP modules. Avocent PS/2, PS2M, USB, Sun and serial IQ modules. Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Analog Port Maximum 1024 - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 271
Console Switch Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 32 Types Dell PS/2 and USB SIP modules. Avocent PS/2, PS2M, USB, Sun and serial IQ modules. Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 272
Console Switch Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Network Configuration Port Number 1 Type Serial RS-232 Connector RJ-45 Analog Port Sets Number 1 Type PS/2, USB, VGA and ACI Connectors PS/2 miniDIN, 15 pin D, RJ-45 Serial Power Control (PDU) Port - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 273
Table F-2. 2321DS Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Remote Console Switch Product Specifications Temperature 0o to 50o Celsius (32o to 122o Fahrenheit) operating -20o to 60o Celsius (-4o to 140o Fahrenheit) nonoperating Humidity 20 to 80% noncondensing - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 274
Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Dell product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service. To resolve an issue: 1 Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 275
Management Panel. See AMP. ARI, 1, 5, 25, 30, 36 ARP, 24 Avocent IQ module, 1, 7, 10, 70, 72 Avocent switch, 68 B Broadcasting, 58 Browsers accessing a server, 89 supported by the on-board web interface, 32 supported by the Remote Console Switch Software, 34 C CA certificate, 187, 189, 192 Cascade - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 276
Objects syntax, 205 Dell Schema Extensions adding remote console switch users and privileges with, 204 configuring AD with, 202 DirectDraw using the Viewer, 117 Display behavior, 42 DNS settings, 182 DSView 3 software, 2 E EID, 1-2 Encryption using the on-board web interface, 142 using virtual - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 277
G Group objects, 193 I Include Offline SIPs, 70 Installation and setup of the on-board web interface, 32 of the Remote Console Switch, 10 of the Remote Console Switch Software, 33 K Keep Alive functionality, 1 Keyboard shortcuts, 213 types, 11 Keystrokes broadcasting, 58 using macros, 122 L Language - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 278
, 182 P PEM, 11, 30 Port Expansion Module. See PEM. Power indicator, 17 Preemption using OSCAR, 55 using the on-board web interface, 143 using the Viewer, 125 Privileges, 204 Product list, 71 R Rack mounting, 11 Reboot system using the on-board web interface, 164 Registry, 212 Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 279
Remote Console Switch Software, 119 using the Viewer, 118 Screen capturing, 124 Screen Delay Time, 43 Screen saver, 46 Search button, 77, 104 Secure Socket Layer. See SSL Security overview, 3 setting using OSCAR, 44 Security Lock-Out feature using the on-board web interface, 144, 147 Server using - Dell PowerEdge 2161DS | User Manual - Page 280
resetting a connected SIP, 156 viewing and configuring connections, 153 using the Remote Console Switch Software configuring, 72 Time Between Servers, 118, 121 Toolbar Hide Delay Time, 109 Trap Destination using the on-board web interface, 150 U User accounts using OSCAR setting the password
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Dell™ Remote Console Switch
System User’s Guide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better
use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss
of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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