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1 Product Overview The Dell™ Remote Console Switch (RCS) software is a cross-platform management application that allows you to view and control the Dell Remote Console Switch and all attached servers. The cross-platform design ensures compatibility with most popular operating systems and hardware platforms. The RCS software provides secure switch-based authentication, data transfers, and username/password storage. Each switch handles authentication and access control individually for more decentralized system control. The RCS software utilizes Explorer-like navigation with an intuitive splitscreen interface, providing you with a single point of access for your entire system. From here, you can manage your existing switches, install a new switch, or launch a video session to a system server. Built-in groupings such as Servers, Sites, and Folders provide an easy way to select the units to view. Powerful search and sort capabilities allow you to easily find any unit. Features and Benefits The RCS software is designed for easy installation and operation. Autodiscovery of managed switches enables you to install new units in minutes. Wizard-based installation and online help simplify initial system configuration. The intuitive graphical interface makes managing and updating switches simple and straightforward. Powerful Customization Capabilities You can tailor the RCS software to fit your specific system needs. Take advantage of built-in groups or create your own. Customize unit and field names and icons for maximum flexibility and convenience. Using names that are meaningful to you makes it easy to quickly find any system unit. Extensive Remote Console Switch Management The RCS software allows you to add and manage multiple switches in one system. Once a new switch is installed, you can configure switch parameters, control and preempt user video sessions, and execute numerous control Product Overview 1

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Product Overview
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Product Overview
The Dell™ Remote Console Switch (RCS) software is a cross-platform
management application that allows you to view and control the Dell Remote
Console Switch and all attached servers. The cross-platform design ensures
compatibility with most popular operating systems and hardware platforms.
The RCS software provides secure switch-based authentication, data
transfers, and username/password storage. Each switch handles
authentication and access control individually for more decentralized system
control.
The RCS software utilizes Explorer-like navigation with an intuitive split-
screen interface, providing you with a single point of access for your entire
system. From here, you can manage your existing switches, install a new
switch, or launch a video session to a system server. Built-in groupings such as
Servers, Sites, and Folders provide an easy way to select the units to view.
Powerful search and sort capabilities allow you to easily find any unit.
Features and Benefits
The RCS software is designed for easy installation and operation. Auto-
discovery of managed switches enables you to install new units in minutes.
Wizard-based installation and online help simplify initial system
configuration. The intuitive graphical interface makes managing and
updating switches simple and straightforward.
Powerful Customization Capabilities
You can tailor the RCS software to fit your specific system needs. Take
advantage of built-in groups or create your own. Customize unit and field
names and icons for maximum flexibility and convenience. Using names that
are meaningful to you makes it easy to quickly find any system unit.
Extensive Remote Console Switch Management
The RCS software allows you to add and manage multiple switches in one
system. Once a new switch is installed, you can configure switch parameters,
control and preempt user video sessions, and execute numerous control