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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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 2
but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data or profits; or business Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. 590-728-599C/59E-728-599C October 2008 Model 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 3
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 detailed EMC and EA text. - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 4
xiv General xiv Rack Mounting of Systems xvi LAN Options xvii 1 Product Overview 1 Remote Console Switch Features and Benefits 1 SIP Intelligent Module 1 Multiplatform Support 2 Interoperability with Avocent® IQ Module Intelligent Cabling 2 OSCAR Interface 2 On-board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 5
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 Setup 33 Installing the Remote Console Switch Software . . 34 3 Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports 36 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 6
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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 7
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 78 Changing General Properties 78 Changing Server Network - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 8
Databases 100 Saving a Database 100 Exporting a Database 101 Loading a Database 102 5 Using the 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 9
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 Contents ix - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 10
Installing a Web Certificate 167 Managing PDUs 168 8 Migrating Your Remote Console Switch 171 Accessing the AMP 171 Upgrading Firmware Using the AMP 172 Upgrading Remote Console Switch Firmware . . 172 Migrating Remote Console Switches to the On-board Web Interface 173 Using the Resync Wizard - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 12
a Privilege Object 204 Using Dell Association Objects Syntax 205 Creating an Association Object 206 Adding Objects to an Association Object. . . . . 206 Console Redirection Access Security 207 Using Active Directory to Log In to the Remote Console Switch 208 Target Device Naming Requirements - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 15
wet, see the appropriate section in your troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider. • Use the product only with approved required, consult your service provider or local power company. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 16
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 the specifications of a Dell rack. • Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operation temperature - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 18
integrates Dell field-proven digital keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for up to four simultaneous users, and a patented, next-generation user interface. The Remote Console Switch features user-side USB and PS/2 ports that support - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 19
also 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 20
system. By typing Help in the password dialog, you are directed to Dell Technical Support. Recommended usage for the Remote Console Switch is in a datacenter infrastructure protected by a firewall. Encryption The Remote Console Switch supports 128-bit SSL, as well as AES, DES, and 3DES encryption of - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 21
800 x 600 @ 75 Hz VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz VESA 1024 x 768 @ 70 Hz VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz VESA FLASH Upgradeable Upgrade your Remote Console Switch and SIP modules at any time to ensure you are always running the most current firmware version available. Flash Upgrades can be initiated through the - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 22
Cascade (Tier) Expansion The Remote Console Switch features allow you to cascade additional Dell Console Switches from each of the Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports on the switch. The cascaded switches are attached in the same manner as any device. This additional tier of units allows you to attach - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 23
, OSCAR interface, or on-board web interface. LDAP The Dell Remote Console Switch Software allows permissions for multiple Remote Console Switches to be managed through a single interface rather than individually on each Remote Console Switch. For increased security and efficiency, the LDAP feature - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 24
In addition, the Remote 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) - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 25
Interface" on page 173. NOTE: The Remote Console Switch Software can be used to manage some switches. For more information, please refer to the appropriate installer/user Guide for your product. NOTE: Please ensure that all your Remote Console Switches have been upgraded to their most recent version - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 26
and set up network configuration (set network speed and address type). The IP address can be set here or from 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 27
mounting bracket • 1U mounting bracket hardware kit • 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 28
to use BootP instead of DHCP). Keyboards USB or PS/2 type keyboards may be connected to the Analog Port of the Remote Console Switch. NOTE: The Remote Console Switch also supports the use of multiple keyboards and multiple mice on the Analog Port. The use of more than one input device simultaneously - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 29
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 later. 2 Line up - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 Installation - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 31
the selected hole and the hole on the opposite extension. 5 Install the remaining push nut on the other end of the cable support rod. 6 Slide the extension assembly into the switch chassis/bracket assembly as shown in the illustration. Be sure to orient the extension assembly so that the cable - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 33
Figure 2-4. Basic Remote Console Switch Configuration 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 34
are on the same phase to avoid potential phase-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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 36
Static, 3: IPv4 Dynamic, 4: IPv6 Static, or 5: IPv6 Dynamic. Dell recommends using a static IP address for ease of configuration. 5 Select options 3-5 from the Terminal Applications menu, in turn, to finish configuring your Remote Console Switch for IP address, Netmask, and Default Gateway. 6 Once - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 37
- 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 38
NOTE: If you change the port numbers in the Remote Console Switch, you will also need to change 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 " - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 39
Figure 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: the number of bits you want the certificate to be. b Common Name: your name. (Since this is your root certificate, use an - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 40
the Input Web Server Certificate Menu. 2 Select option 3, Export Cert, to output the current certificate to the serial console. The format must be similar to the following text: "-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----MIIDJzCCApCgAwIBAgIBADANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQQFADBxMQswC QYDVQQGEwJVUzEQ Text removed from example - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 41
window. a Type ARP -d 1.2.3.4 (where 1.2.3.4 is the IP address of the Remote Console Switch). b Type PING 1.2.3.4 If the PING is successful, the Remote Console Switch is ready for operation. Mouse Acceleration NOTE: Dell highly recommends that all Microsoft® Windows® systems attached to the Remote - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 42
2-4 for all servers you wish to 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 43
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. Locate a CAT 5 cable to connect your Remote Console Switch unit to the cascade switch (Figure 2-13). Installation 26 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 44
end of the CAT 5 cabling to the ARI port on the Console Switch. 3 Connect the other 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 45
. Remote Console Switch With a Cat 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 46
a Dell SIP or Avocent IQ module. 4 Connect the SIP or IQ module to your legacy switch according to the switch manufacturer's recommendations. 5 Repeat steps 1-4 for all the legacy switches you wish to attach to your Remote Console Switch system. NOTE: The Remote Console Switch supports only 1 switch - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 47
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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 48
the other connectors on the PEM. Connect the remaining end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired ARI port on the back of your Remote Console Switch unit. 3 To one of the eight RJ-45 connectors grouped on the back of the PEM, attach the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 49
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-board web interface supports the following browsers: • Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 6.x SP1 or - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 50
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 The Remote Console Switch Software is - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 52
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 support AutoMount: Mount the CD-ROM volume by executing - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 53
and select computers. Viewing and Selecting Ports and Devices Use the OSCAR Main dialog box to view, configure, and control devices in the Remote Console Switch system. View your devices by name, port, or by the unique Electronic ID number (EID) embedded in each SIP module. The Port column indicates - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 54
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 columns of the Main dialog box. Table 3-1 describes the status symbols. Table - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 55
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 and then typing the Controlling Your System at the Analog - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 56
Time, type the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog box is displayed after you press . 4 Click OK. To soft switch to a device: 1 To select a device, press . If the display order of your device list is by port (Port button is depressed), type the - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 57
to select the entire field contents. Enter Completes a switch in the Main dialog box and exits the OSCAR interface. - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 58
the scan list or characters 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 59
. VMedia Set the behavior of the appliance during a virtual media session. PDUs (For 2321DS View 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 60
To access 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 61
switch without displaying the OSCAR interface. To perform a soft switch, see "Soft Switching" on page 38 in this chapter. Setting Console Security The OSCAR interface enables you to set security on your analog port console contact Dell Technical Support. See Appendix G: Technical Support for contact - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 62
only your password, and then close the dialog box. To password protect your console: 1 Set your password as described in the previous procedure. 2 Select Enable you to the Security dialog box. 6 Click OK. To log in to your console: 1 Press any key or move the mouse. 2 The Password dialog box - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 63
does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box, proceed to step 2. or If your console is password protected, see the previous procedure, then go to step 2. 2 Select Enable Screen Saver. 3 Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1 to - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 64
will be displayed. 2 Select Displayed to show the status flag. 3 (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, select Opaque for a solid color status flag or select Transparent to see the - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 65
Language You can change the OSCAR interface to any one of 4 supported languages by selecting your chosen language in the Language dialog box. To The Remote Console Switch automatically discovers cascaded KVM switches, but you need to specify the number of ports on the cascaded switch through the - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 66
dialog box displays. Figure 3-7. Devices Dialog Box When the Remote Console Switch discovers a cascaded switch, the port numbering changes to accommodate each device under that switch. For example, if the switch is connected to ARI port 6, the switch port is listed as 06 and each device under it is - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 67
Modify Dialog Box 3 Choose or enter the number of ports supported by your cascaded switch and click OK. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the SIP/server to another ARI port, the name and configuration is recognized by the switch. NOTE: If a device is turned off, the respective SIP module does not appear - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 68
Click X or press to close the dialog box without saving changes. Configuring Network Settings You can change the network settings for your Remote Console Switch via the serial port or from the Network dialog box. From the Network dialog box, you can choose either IPv4 (default) or IPv6 mode - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 71
determined by placement of the device in the list. The list is always shown 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 72
box displays. 3 Clear Scan Enable. Setting the Preemption Warning Administrators and users with equal or higher access rights than current user can preempt (disconnect) KVM sessions and take control of the target device. You can choose whether or not to warn the first user that the session will be - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 73
Figure 3-13. Preempt Dialog Box 4 Click OK to save the settings. Displaying Configuration Information You can view 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 74
the integrity of your system through the Run Diagnostics command. This command checks the main board functional subsystems (memory, communications, switch control, and the video channels) for each system controller. When you select the Run Diagnostics option, you receive a warning indicating - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 76
NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all devices receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the and modes must be the same on all keyboards. While the appliance attempts to send keystrokes to the selected - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 77
Commands dialog box, clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox. 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 window, you can view which outlets control which - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 78
Symbol Description Outlet is 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, - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 79
the following steps: a In the Name field, enter the PDU name. b In 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 Inlets window From the Inlets window, you can view and modify inlet parameters. NOTE - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 80
4 Click Inlets. 5 Enter an integer in the Minimum Amps or Maximum Amps fields. 6 Click OK. PDU Outlets window From the Outlets window, you can select an outlet and open the Outlet Settings window to set outlet-specific parameters. NOTE: You can only modify outlet parameters on a PDU that is - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 82
Launching the Remote Console Switch Software To launch the Dell Remote Console Switch Software on all Microsoft Windows systems: Select Start - Programs - Dell Remote Console Switch Software. The Remote Console Switch Software will launch. To launch the Remote Console Switch Software on Linux - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 83
them to the on-board web interface. See "Migrating Your Remote Console Switch" on page 171 for more information. The 2161DS Remote Console Switch cannot be migrated. Please see your 2161DS Remote Console Switch user documentation for instructions on managing it with the AMP. When you select a server - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 84
that are available for the current View Selector tab. The selected group controls what is displayed in the Unit Selector pane when the Remote Console Switches, Sites or Folder tabs are selected. D Status bar: Displays the number of units shown in the Unit list. E Unit Selector pane: Contains the - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 85
can access a unit through the Remote Console Switch, you must add it to the Remote Console Switch Software database. Once a Remote Console Switch or Avocent switch is added, it appears in the Unit list. You may either manually add or discover a Remote Console Switch. You may add a unit with either - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 86
Type Dialog Box 3 Select a Vendor. For each vendor, the supported product names appear in the Product list. Select a product. If the Remote Console Switch model you wish to add is not available in the Product list, select Other. Once this switch is discovered, it will be available in the Product - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 87
. 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. When this dialog box first displays, all the switches will be set to None. Switches detected will have an icon next to the drop-down list. a The - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 88
box appears and prompts you to select the Remote Console Switch vendor and product. Figure 4-4. Product Type Dialog Box 3 Select a Vendor. For each vendor, the supported product names appear in the Product list. Select a product. If the Remote Console Switch model you wish to add is not available - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 89
) or prefix length (if using IPv6 mode), and gateway you wish to assign to the unit and click Next. NOTE: The 2161DS Console Switch supports BootP (Bootstrap Protocol) and static IP addressing. Dell recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each unit and that they remain static while the 2161DS - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 90
IPv6 subnet, and specify the IPv6 network 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 91
found (or if you clicked Stop), the Wizard will show the No New Remote Console Switches Found page and you will need to add the switch manually. For more information, see the previous procedure. 5 Click the Remote Console Switch(es) you wish to add and click the Add (>) button to move the selection - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 92
on the next Wizard page. Accessing Your Remote Console Switch When you click the Remote Console Switches tab in the Remote Console Switch Software, you will see a list of the switches currently defined in the local database. To access a Remote Console Switch, you must first log into it by typing - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 93
Figure 4-7. Remote Console Switch View Tab Selected To log into a Remote Console Switch: 1 Click the Remote Console Switches tab in the Explorer in the Remote Console Switch Software. 2 Double-click a Remote Console Switch in the Unit Selector pane. -orSelect a Remote Console Switch from the Unit - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 94
will reset itself and you can begin to type the first few characters of the next Remote Console Switch. Launching the VNC 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 95
, and Connections. Changing General Properties The General tab allows you to change the name and display 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 96
name of the new assignment in the text field. Once entered, the option becomes available in the drop-down list for a future assignment. 79 Remote Console Switch Software Basic Operations - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 97
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 View - Properties from the Explorer menu - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 98
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 - Properties from - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 99
HTTPS port numbers in the HTTP Port and HTTPS Port fields, respectively, if you changed the port numbers for the Remote Console Switch in the serial console. For more information on changing the port numbers in the serial console, see "To configure the HTTP and HTTPS ports:" on page 19. Figure 4-11 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 100
a description, 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 101
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 Explorer menu - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 102
VNC application launch from within an OS command window. To change VNC properties: 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. 85 Remote - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 103
the cursor location in the command-line, click the Insert Macro list box and select a macro from the drop-down menu. The Remote Console Switch Software will automatically replace these variables when the application runs. 9 Enable/disable the Launch in command window checkbox. When enabled, the user - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 104
launch from within an OS command window. To change RDP properties: 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 105
the cursor location in the command-line, click the Insert Macro list box and select a macro from the drop-down menu. The Remote Console Switch Software will automatically replace these variables when the application runs. 9 Enable/disable the Launch in command window checkbox. When enabled, the user - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 106
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 defined - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 107
to save the new field label. -orClick Cancel to exit without saving changes. Changing DirectDraw Support (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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 108
box appears. 2 Click the HTTP/HTTPS Ports tab. 3 Type the new default HTTP and HTTPS port numbers. 4 Click OK. VNC options The Remote Console Switch Software supports user-defined VNC viewers via the properties page. In the VNC tabs you can search for a user-specific VNC application and you may - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 109
. When enabled, the user-specified VNC application will be launched from within an OS command window. 6 Click OK. RDP options 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 RDP application and you may - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 110
the cursor location in the command-line, click the Insert Macro list box and select a macro from the drop-down menu. The Remote Console Switch Software will automatically replace these variables when the application runs. 5 Enable/disable the Launch in command window checkbox. When enabled, the user - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 112
the Site, Department, and Location column heading names that appear in the Group and Unit Selector panes in the Remote Console Switch Software. This allows you to group Remote Console Switches and servers in ways that are meaningful to you. The Department field is a subset of Site. If you customize - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 113
General Properties dialog box. To assign a unit to a site, location, or folder: 1 Select a unit in the Unit Selector pane in the Remote Console Switch Software. 2 Select Edit - Assign from the Explorer menu. -orClick the Assign To task button. -orRight-click a unit and select Assign To. The Assign - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 114
saving changes. To drag and drop a unit into a site, department, location or folder: Click and hold on a unit in the Unit list in the Remote Console Switch Software. Drag the item to the node in the tree view of the Group Selector pane. Release the mouse button. The item now appears in - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 115
orPress the key on your keyboard. A dialog box appears confirming the number of units to be deleted. If you are deleting a Remote Console Switch, the dialog box includes a Delete Associated Servers check box. Click to enable/disable the check box as desired. 3 Click Yes to confirm the deletion - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 116
saving changes. Customizing the Explorer Window The Remote Console 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 resize the window while the application is running, but - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 117
to avoid having to reconfigure each station. You might also wish to export the database for use in another application. Saving a Database The Remote Console Switch Software allows you to save a copy of the local database. The saved database can then be loaded back to the same computer where it was - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 118
servers. In the exported file, the Address field data will be empty for servers and the Browser URL field data will be empty for Remote Console Switches. The first line of the exported file contains the column names for the field data. Each additional line contains the field data for a Remote - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 119
windows or quit and cancel the database save process. To load a database: 1 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 you wish to load. 3 Click Load. A progress bar appears during - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 120
a server's screen image. For more information, see "Viewing Multiple 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 121
Figure 5-1. Remote 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 122
4 Review the results of your search. -orClick the Clear Results button to display the entire list again. To auto search by typing in the Unit list: 1 Click the Servers tab. 2 Type the first few characters of a server name. The highlight will move to the first server beginning with those characters. - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 123
Figure 5-2. On-board Web Interface - Connections Tab Interacting With the Server Being Viewed Once you have connected to a server, you will see the desktop window of the server on your screen. This opens in a separate window. You will see two cursors, the local cursor and the server's cursor. You - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 124
Viewer Window Features 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 125
and keyboard macros. By default, the Align Local Cursor, Refresh Image, and Single Cursor Mode buttons are displayed. D Connection Status Indicator: The connection status indicator indicates how the user is connected to the appliance for this server. For more information see "Connection Sharing" on - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 127
Using the Up and Down button, click to increase or decrease the number of seconds for which you want the toolbar to display, after the mouse cursor is removed. 4 Click OK to accept the change you have made and return to the Viewer main window. Expanding and Refreshing Your Viewer By default, there - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 128
disappear and only the accessed server desktop will be visible. The screen will be resized up to a maximum of 1024x768. If the desktop has a higher resolution, then a black background will surround the full screen image. The floating toolbar will appear. To exit full screen mode: Press to exit - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 129
buttons are designed for fine-tuning adjustments. For more information on manual video adjustment, please see Figure 5-8 Adjusting Color Depth NOTE: The . The Remote Console Switches support the Dambrackas Video Compression (DVC) algorithm, which enables the Remote Console Switch Software users to - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 130
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 launch the Viewer, there will also be a Help button above the Close button. A Image Capture Width - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 131
pixel discoloration: 1 From the Viewer menu, select Tools - Manual Video Adjust. The Manual Video Adjust dialog box appears. 2 Choose contrast or brightness. constant video refresh, high network usage, and a flickering video. Dell recommends that the noise threshold be set to the highest level that - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 132
allows you to select between five different mouse cursor options, set up mouse scaling, and resynchronize your mouse should it no longer track properly. Dell recommends turning off the local cursor by setting the Local Cursor option to None. This will leave only one cursor on the screen, the remote - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 133
To minimize mouse trailing, you may need to reduce the Noise Threshold in 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 dialog box appears. 2 Click the Noise Adjust Threshold icon for the feature - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 134
cursor will flicker on the screen. The Remote Console Switch Software factory default has DirectDraw disabled. If the video driver on the client system supports DirectDraw and the additional performance is desired, follow the instructions below to enable DirectDraw. To enable or disable DirectDraw - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 135
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 connected servers on a single Remote - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 136
Accessing Scan Mode from the Remote Console Switch Software Figure 5-11. 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 137
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 the red X a tool tip appears and indicates the reason - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 138
1 From the Thumbnail Viewer, select Options - Preferences. The Preferences dialog box appears. 2 Enter the time each thumbnail will be active during the scan (10 to 60 seconds) in the View Time Per Server box. 3 Enter the length of time the scan stops between each server (5 to 60 seconds) in the - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 139
From the Thumbnail Viewer, select Options - Pause Scan. The scan sequence will pause at the current thumbnail if the Thumbnail Viewer has a scan in progress or will restart the scan if currently paused. To change the thumbnail size: 1 From the Thumbnail Viewer, select Options - Thumbnail Size. 2 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 140
Figure 5-14. Viewer Macro Menu Expanded - Sun Option Session Options - General Tab The General tab in the Session Options dialog box allows you to control the Keyboard Passthrough option in non-full screen mode, the Menu Activation Keystroke, and the Background Refresh selection. The Keyboard Pass- - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 141
Figure 5-15. Session Options - General Tab The Menu Activation Keystroke list allows you to select a keystroke that activates the toolbar. The Background Refresh check box allows you to specify whether background refreshing occurs. When this option is selected the Viewer is sent a constant stream - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 142
Local User No Remote User Remote Administrator No Remote User Remote Console Switch No Administrator Remote Console Switch Local User Yes Administrator Remote Console Switch Remote Console Switch Yes Administrator Administrator Remote Administrator Local User No Remote Administrator - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 143
before disconnection is defined by the 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 144
11 simultaneous Secondary users (a single 2161DS-2 or 4161DS appliance supports up to 12 simultaneous sessions across all attached servers). Only and keyboard data. If Automatic Sharing is enabled on the Remote Console Switch, Secondary Users do not need the permission of the Primary User to - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 146
also be accessed remotely. You can use virtual media support to connect USB media devices to the appliance and make those 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 147
saver starts, the appliance will close the associated virtual media session). However, closing a locked virtual media session will not close the corresponding KVM session. • Reserved - A virtual media session that can only be accessed or closed by a specified user name or an administrator. If both - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 148
Figure 6-1. VMedia Setup Dialog Box To enable/disable virtual media: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Setup - VMedia. 3 Select the appropriate checkbox to enable virtual media for that SIP. or Deselect the appropriate checkbox to disable - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 149
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 to a different server is also disconnected. Ensures that - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 150
: 1 Press to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2 Connect a virtual media device to the USB port on the switch. 3 Click VMedia. 4 Click the appropriate checkbox to enable or disable each of the options. For information about each individual setting, see Table - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 152
Purpose Lock to KVM Session Synchronizes the KVM and virtual media sessions so that when a user disconnects a KVM connection, the be supported in the virtual media session. To set virtual media options using the on-board web interface: 1 Click the Configure tab, then click Remote Console Switch - - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 154
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 media client screen. Virtual Floppy Drive The floppy drive section allows a user - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 155
Virtual CD/DVD Drive The CD/DVD drive section allows a user to select which drive to map to the virtual CD/DVD. It includes radio buttons for selecting the type of device (CD/DVD or ISO image), as well as a browse button used for selecting the *.iso image file. Only one device in the CD/DVD drive - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 156
session is closed, you can reserve the virtual media session. If the virtual media session is reserved, it will remain active when 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 157
Interface" on page 105. NOTE: Since the on-board web interface is not supported on the 2161DS Remote Console Switch, it cannot be migrated. See your 2161DS user guide for more information. All other Remote Console Switches support the on-board web interface and may be migrated. See "Migrating Remote - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 158
, 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 list of categories - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 159
to be used for video, keyboard, and mouse sessions. You can select multiple methods when a new client connection is requested. The Remote Console Switch negotiates for the highest enabled encryption method. The Connection Sharing options indicate which sharing options are enabled. Enable Share Mode - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 160
When you select the Users category, the on-board web interface will retrieve and display a list of usernames and current access levels from the Remote Console Switch. You can add, modify, or delete users in this listing. You can assign three access levels: User, User Administrator, and Remote - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 161
7-1. User Access Level Rights Operations Remote Console User User Switch Administrator Administrator Configure network & global Yes Administrator cannot add or change a Remote Console Switch Administrator account. Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 144 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 162
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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 163
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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 164
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 99) that accounts will remain locked. When - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 165
to enable the Enable Lock-outs check box. 3 Type the number of hours that a user will be locked out (1 to 99). NOTE: Only Remote Console Switch Administrators may specify lock-out parameters. To disable the Security Lockout feature: 1 Click the Configure tab in the on-board web interface, then click - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 166
on-board web interface, then click the SNMP category in the left column. 2 Click to enable the Enable SNMP check box to allow the Remote Console Switch to respond to SNMP requests over UDP port 161. 3 Type the system's fully qualified domain name in the Name field, as well as a node contact - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 167
Individual SNMP Traps An SNMP trap is a notification sent by the Remote 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 is the event manager. You can specify what - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 168
Connections The Servers category retrieves and displays the servers that exist 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 169
Modifying a Server Name You can use the on-board web interface to rename a server from a remote workstation rather than from the 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 170
name you have supplied is updated in both the Remote Console Switch and local client database. Viewing and Configuring Tiered Switch Connections The Tiered Switches window lets you view the tiered switches in your system. Clicking on a switch name displays a window that allows you to change the Name - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 171
is not possible to clear Offline SIPs or Avocent IQ modules that are attached to a tiered analog Console Switch. NOTE: This operation will clear all offline SIPs on the Remote Console Switch, including those associated with any powered down Servers. NOTE: User access rights will also be updated to - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 172
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. NOTE: To - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 173
all subsequently connected SIPs to have their firmware upgraded to that available on the Remote Console Switch. This guarantees that SIP firmware is compatible with Remote Console Switch firmware. For information about upgrading SIPs, see "Upgrading Firmware" on page 159. NOTE: Reboot Required - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 174
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-board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 175
. This can be done using the Reset SIP button in the SIPs subcategory. NOTE: PS/2, USB, and USB2 SIPs are available. In addition the Remote Console Switch is compatible with all Avocent IQ modules including Sun and serial IQ modules. NOTE: The Reset SIPs button is only enabled when the SIP type - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 176
using ASMP (if supported) or TFTP file transfer protocols. ASMP file transfer allows you to select the firmware from a local file system. The 2161DS TFTP file transfer allows you to specify the TFTP server address and the name of the firmware file. To upgrade Remote Console Switch firmware: 1 Click - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 177
The Upgrade button dims and a progress message and progress bar appears. 5 When the upgrade 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 178
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 Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 179
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 user. For more information, see "Preemption" on page - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 180
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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 181
NTP settings. You may save your configuration file and, should you ever need to replace your Remote Console Switch, you can restore the configuration file to the new switch and avoid manually configuring it. NOTE: User account information is stored in the user database, not in the configuration file - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 182
1 Click the Tools tab in the on-board web interface. The Tools window appears. 2 Click the Restore Remote Console Switch Configuration button. The Restore Remote Console Switch Configuration window box appears. 3 Click Browse and navigate to the location where you stored the saved configuration file - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 183
: 1 Click the Tools tab in the on-board web interface. The Tools window appears. 2 Click the Restore Remote Console Switch User Database button. The Restore Remote Console Switch User Database window appears. 3 Click Browse and navigate to the location where you stored the saved user database file - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 184
Installing a Web Certificate A 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 185
instructions to import the certificate into the Root Certificate Authority folder. After the certificate is stored, the user should not see the 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 186
(s). - or - Click the Off button to turn off the selected outlet(s). - or - Click the Cycle button to reboot the selected outlet(s). 169 Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 187
4 Click Save. Managing Your Remote Console Switch Using the On-board Web Interface 170 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 188
to be able to migrate the Remote Console Switch to the on-board web interface. NOTE: The Dell Remote Console Switch Software supports the Dell 2161DS, 2161DS-2, and 4161DS Remote Console Switches. To access the AMP: 1 Click the Remote Console Switches tab in the Explorer. 2 Double-click a Remote - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 189
to select the firmware from a local file system. The 2161DS supports the TFTP file transfer which allows you to specify the TFTP server address and the name of the firmware file. Upgrading Remote Console Switch Firmware To upgrade Remote Console Switch firmware: 1 Click the Tools tab in the AMP. The - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 190
No to reboot at a later time. You will need to reboot in order to use the new firmware. NOTE: When upgrading the Remote Console Switch firmware to a version that supports the on-board web interface, it is recommend not to exit the AMP until the reboot is complete. Otherwise, you must open the - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 191
in the HTTP Port and HTTPS Port fields, respectively, if the port numbers were changed for the Remote Console Switch in the serial console. For more information on changing the port numbers in the serial console, see "To configure the HTTP and HTTPS ports:" on page 19. NOTE: If you chose to add - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 193
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. Migrating - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 194
users via a local database or by an external scalable distributed directory service using the the Dell Remote Console Switch Software or on-board web interface with LDAP (Lightweight Directory Assistance Protocol) support. LDAP is a protocol standard used for accessing and updating a directory using - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 195
hierarchy of Domain Controller computers where AD provides LDAP services. Each domain may have multiple peer Domain Controllers and may also be distributed across geographical sites. The suite of Dell Remote Console Switches is designed to support both of these aspects of AD. DNS is used - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 196
User object class is an attribute type named SAM ACCOUNT NAME and others such as FIRST NAME, SURNAME, PASSWORD, etc. The suite of Dell Remote Console Switches uses the SAM ACCOUNT NAME and PASSWORD attributes to authenticate a user (the formal AD names for these two attributes are sAMAccountName and - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 197
have any or all of the Domain Controllers configured to provide GC services. The suite of Dell Remote Console Switches uses DNS to determine the network coordinates of each GC server so that the Dell Remote Console Switches can gracefully handle situations where some GC servers are not available on - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 198
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 schema is right for their - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 199
you to change the network settings including the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, LAN speed and DHCP/BootP setting. The name displayed for the Remote Console Switch will be the same as the name given in the System Name field in the SNMP category. The Network sub-category allows the entry and - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 200
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 of your network time source in the provided boxes. You may also set an hour - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 201
information to the Remote Console Switch, which then uses LDAP to retrieve data from the Directory Service in order to determine Domains that will be used. If you elect not to use the Dell Extended Schema, the RCS Switches and access controlled SIPs in your installation will be configured as Computer - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 203
Dell object classes are added. RCS Domain The RCS Domain field contains the name of the Active Directory Domain chosen to hold all objects that represent Remote Console Switches Console Switches and their attached SIPs. For example, suppose the Distinguished Name of the chosen OU is: ou=KVM- - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 204
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. When the LDAP protocol is being protected by SSL, it is referred to as LDAPS - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 205
Windows Components. c In the Windows Components Wizard, select the Certificate Services check box. d Select Enterprise root CA as CA Type and openssl using Linux. Openssl can be downloaded from openssl.org. Any instructions below with text in is where a user would need to Console Switch 188 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 206
Common Name (eg, your name or your server's hostname) []: Email Address []: OpenSSL> quit 3 From the Linux command prompt, type 'cat certificate.pem privatekey.pem > webserver.pem and press the Next button. 189 LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 207
revoked, if it expires, or if "Restore Factory Defaults" is selected from the serial console menu. NOTE: The instructions above are written for a Microsoft Root CA certificate. For other CAs, please check Certificate, the following window displays. LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 190 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 208
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 to the Remote Console Switch. Closes the dialog. You can browse to a certificate and open it. Once the certificate is open and its - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 209
of seconds in the Login Timeout menu. 3 Click Save. Figure 9-5. On-board Web 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 length is less than or equal to 2048 bits. When - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 210
information display Perform the steps in the following instructions for enabling the installation of RCS Software on on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK must also contain the objects representing the Remote Console Switch(es) and the SIP(s) the user is - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 212
Table 9-2. LDAP (Group Attribute Authorization) Operation KVM Appliance Admin KVM User Admin Preemption Allowed to preempt another Appliance Admin or the appliance 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 213
User Group will only have access to SIPs that are also in the 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 214
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 and - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 215
Active Directory name so that users can perform authentication and authorization with Active Directory. The Administrator will also need to add the Remote Console Switch to at least one Association Object in order for users to authenticate. You can create as many Association Objects as you want, and - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 216
you want or need. However, you must 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 217
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 domains. In this - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 218
, in any domain. The figure shows 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 Priv2, in which Priv1 has all privileges (administrator) and Priv2 has login privileges. 5 Group user1 and - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 219
RCS Devices in AO2. Configuring Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions to Access Your RCS Before you can use 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 220
the Dell Systems Management Consoles CD. See the Dell OpenManage Software Quick Installation Guide for further instructions on installing systems management software. NOTE: You must install the Administrator Pack on each system that is managing the Active Directory Remote Console Switch Objects - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 221
. 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 type - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 222
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 about collections of objects. Each KVM Appliance Object represents an individual Remote Console Switch within Active Directory. Since these are - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 223
in Native Mode or above. To create 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 window. 3 Type a name for the to an association object. To add a privilege: LDAP Feature for the Remote Console Switch 206 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 224
by the User Privilege level established in the Remote Console Switch. LDAP with Dell Extended Schema adds an extra level of security to not configured in the KVM Appliance Privileges tab of the Dell Privilege Object (DPO). The Console Redirection Access checkbox in the KVM SIP Privileges tab of - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 225
with the privilege level checked in the KVM Appliance Privileges box will take precedence over the Console Redirection Access checkbox, and the user will 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- - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 226
the console switch. The Dell Standard Schema and the Dell Extended at the console switch and then resynchronized through the Remote Console Switch Software. Instructions for renaming Console Switch using Active Directory across multiple forests? The RCS Active Directory query algorithm only supports - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 227
2000, or Windows 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 Privilege Object) be in different domains? Are there any restrictions - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 228
What can I do if I cannot log into the Remote Console Switch using Active Directory authentication? How do I troubleshoot the issue? Troubleshoot as follows: • If no domain name is specified, the local database is used. To login when AD authentication isn't working, use the default local admin - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 229
that you have the latest version of the Remote Console Switch Software available from Dell support website at dell.com/support. To update the 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 the existing selection and selects the next node above the current focus point. Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 213 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 231
+ 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 232
the mouse pointer is over without affecting the selection state of any other row. Launches the default action for the selected unit. 215 Appendix B: Remote Console Switch Software Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 233
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. The defaults - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 234
SNMP Traps This appendix provides formatted information drawn from the Management Information Bases (MIBs) written for Dell 2161DS-2/4161DS/2321DS Remote Console Switches. Sections in this guide follow MIB groups and provide explanation and definitions for the terms used to define MIB objects. You - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 235
Figure D-1. Dell Remote Console Switch MIB Structure MIB Groups Product ID Group (dsProductID) 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.3.1.1 Product 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 236
Table D-1. Product IP Group Objects Object Type Description OID dsProductIDDisplayName Product name 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 238
.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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 239
. 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 generated by an event on the RCS. The following - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 240
.3.2.6.4 Description UTF8String (SIZE (0.32)) Syntax This object is sent in 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 dsTrapObjectImageCurrentVersion 223 Appendix D: MIBs and SNMP Traps - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 241
Description This object is sent in a trap to identify the version of the software image that the Remote Console Switch is currently running. Syntax UTF8String (SIZE (0.32)) Image Upgrade Results Variable Name dsTrapObjectImageUpgradeResults OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.6 Description This - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 242
Syntax This object is sent in a trap to identify the SIP for which the trap condition occurred. UTF8String (SIZE (0.32)) Tiered Switch Identification Variable Name dsTrapObjectTieredSwitchName OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.9 Description This object is sent in a trap to identify the tiered - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 243
. It would require the operator to install firmware provided to isolate their particular problems, and to enable the trap to report conditions. The contents will be a Dell Application Message Packet with the address, size, and command header removed. The parameters of the message will depend - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 244
Device Identification Description Syntax This object is sent in a trap to identify the device for which the trap condition occurred. UTF8String (SIZE (0.32)) Warning/Alarm Condition Variable Name OID Description Syntax dsTrapObjectAlarmCondition 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.16 This object is sent in a - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 245
User Account Unlocked Reason Variable Name dsTrapObjectUnlockReason OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.10418.3.2.6.19 Description This object is sent in a trap to explain the reason for which a user account has been unlocked. Syntax UTF8String (SIZE (0.64)) IP Address Variable Name dsTrapObjectIPAddress OID - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 247
Image Upgrade Result 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 248
the names and types of objects in the Remote Console Switch. This is made possible by the MIB modules, which contain variables that can be set or read to provide information on the RCS. This section describes the traps that are generated by the Dell - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 249
the user who initiated the reboot is contained in dsTrapObjectUserName. 2 User logged into Informational A user logged into the Remote Console the Remote Switch. Console Switch. User: %s. The name of the user who logged in is contained in dsTrapObjectUserName. 3 User logged out Informational - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 250
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, TFTP, or ASMP upgrade of an image. upgrade started. Command issued by user: %s. Image - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 251
contained in dsTrapObjectTargetUserName. 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 252
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 contained in dsTrapObjectTieredSwitchName. The ID of the SIP the - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 253
22 User database Informational The Remote Console Switch has loaded a file loaded in the user database file. Remote Console Switch. Command issued by user: %s. devices on a port where one or more have a legacy KVM Switch, or some other illegal setup condition. Information about the nature of - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 254
configuration. This can be used to indicate 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 255
is stored in the dsTrapObjectFirmwareCondition object. 31 Warning Minor condition. Device ID: %s. Alarm condition: %d. Alarm description: %s. The Remote Console Switch has detected a special condition to be trapped for warning the operator. The condition indicates some parameter outside of - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 256
Trap Trap Message Severity ID 34 User account has been unlocked. Minor Client IP Address: %s. Command issued by user: %s. Unlocked user: %s. Reason: %s. Description A user account has been unlocked. The IP address of the client that originated the unlock request is contained in - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 257
Trap Trap Message Severity ID Description 35 SIP image Informational A software image upgrade has started on an upgrade started. SIP. Command issued by user: %s. Image type: %s. New version: %s. Current version: %s. The name of the user who initiated the SIP upgrade is contained in - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 258
Trap Trap Message Severity ID Description 36 SIP image Informational The result of an SIP software image upgrade. upgrade result. Result: %d. Upgrade was started by user: %s. Upgrade image type: %d. The image upgrade result is contained in dsTrapObjectSipImageUpgradeResult. The name of the user - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 259
Trap Trap Message Severity ID Description 38 Remote virtual 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. - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 260
Trap Trap Message Severity ID Description 41 Remote virtual Informational A user established a reserved remote virtual media session media session. has been reserved. User: %s. Server: %s. The name of the user who has established a reserved virtual media session is contained in - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 261
Trap Trap Message Severity ID Description 44 Remote virtual Informational A remote virtual media drive has been media drive has unmapped. been unmapped. 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 262
Trap Trap Message Severity ID Description 47 Local video Informational A local virtual media session has been session terminated or preempted by another user. terminated. Command issued by user: %s. Server: %s. The name of the user who terminated or preempted the VM session is contained in - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 264
upgrades the internal sub-systems. 1 Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software to the configuration port on the back panel of the Remote Console Switch. The terminal should be set to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. 2 Connect the LAN port on the Remote - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 265
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 the main menu - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 266
15 When the upgrade is complete, the startup message from step 4 appears on the terminal screen. Upgrading Remote Console Switch Firmware in OSCAR You 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 267
Flash upgrade when using IPv4 mode. NOTE: If the green power LED on the front and back panel of the Remote Console Switch blinks continuously, the Remote Console Switch is in recovery mode. To recover from a failed Flash upgrade: 1 Download the latest Flash firmware. 2 Save the Flash upgrade file to - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 268
after an firmware upgrade. SIPs that have already 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 269
3 Click SIP to view individual SIP module version information. The SIP Select dialog box displays. 4 Select a SIP module to upgrade and click the Version button. The SIP Version dialog box displays. 5 Click the Load Firmware button. The SIP Load dialog box displays. 6 Click OK to initiate the - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 270
F Appendix F: Technical Specifications Table F-1. 2161DS-2/4161DS 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 271
VCCI, SoNCAP, SABS, Bellis, FIS/ Kvalitet, Koncar, CKT, INSM, Ukrtest, STZ Table F-2. 2321DS Remote 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 272
Table F-2. 2321DS Remote 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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% - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 274
the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined. 2 Check our web site at dell.com/support to search the knowledge base or use the on-line service request. 3 Call the Dell Technical Support location nearest you. Appendix G: Technical - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | 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 2321DS | User Manual - Page 276
Extended Schema AD object overview, 197 comparing standard schema with, 180 using Dell Association 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 - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 277
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 setting - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 278
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 accessing, 75 adding, 68 basic configuration, 16 changing properties, 78, 85 discovering, 73 features and benefits, 1 logging in, 76 viewing and - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 279
to, 39 viewing the status of, 37 viewing/selecting, 36 using the on-board web interface accessing, 105 using the Remote Console Switch Software accessing, 103 using the Viewer interacting with, 106 scanning, 117 Set Position flag, 47 SIP connecting to, 24 overview, 1 viewing using the on-board - Dell PowerEdge 2321DS | User Manual - Page 280
support, 257 Terminal applications, 18-19, 21, 23 Thumbnail Viewer navigating, 121 overview, 103 scanning servers, 117 viewing status indicators, 120 Tiered switch using the on-board web interface resetting a connected SIP, 156 viewing and configuring connections, 153 using the Remote Console Switch
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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
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NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss
of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
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personal injury, or death.
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