Dell PowerEdge 2321DS User Manual - Page 46
Cascading with Legacy Switches, Remote Console Switch unit to the legacy switch
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NOTE: When cascading with a Remote Console Switch, an 8-port or 16-port analog console switch is not supported as the primary unit in a cascaded configuration. The Remote Console Switch must be the primary unit. Cascading with Legacy Switches To add a legacy switch (optional): 1 Mount the switch into your rack. Locate a CAT 5 cable to connect your Remote Console Switch unit to the legacy switch (Figure 2-13). 2 Attach one 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 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 per ARI port. You cannot cascade another switch under this first switch. NOTE: When cascading with a Remote Console Switch, an 8-port or 16-port analog console switch is not supported as the primary unit. The Remote Console Switch must be the primary unit. 29 Installation