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Describes the advantages and capabilities of the Dell 2161DS Console Switch for flexible, centralized server control.
Explains the Server Interface Pod (SIP) using CAT 5 cabling for reduced clutter and optimal digital display.
Details the compatibility of the 2161DS Console Switch with Avocent AVRIQ intelligent cabling options.
Describes how users access the 2161DS Console Switch and attached systems via Ethernet using Remote Console Switch Software.
Explains the cross-platform management application for viewing and controlling the 2161DS Console Switch and attached servers.
Covers the use of Remote Console Switch Software with Avocent A1000R/A2000R switches.
Provides essential safety guidelines to protect users, the system, and the working environment from potential hazards.
Lists items required for proper installation of the 2161DS Console Switch, including supplied and additional items.
Details how to verify Ethernet connections using front panel LEDs and port status indicators.
Guides on configuring IP addresses for the 2161DS Console Switch, recommending static IP addressing.
Provides instructions and cautions for rack mounting the 2161DS Console Switch unit using mounting bracket kits.
Illustrates a possible configuration and outlines procedures for installing the 2161DS Console Switch appliance.
Explains how to configure the 2161DS Console Switch with network switch settings for optimal video quality.
Details how to adjust mouse acceleration settings for Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems connected to the console switch.
Provides steps to connect a Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent AVRIQ to each server.
Describes how to use a Port Expansion Module (PEM) to expand ARI ports for connecting more servers.
Explains how to add cascade switches to the 2161DS Console Switch system to increase server connectivity.
Guides on connecting the 2161DS Console Switch to the network and powering up attached systems.
Directs users to the relevant guide for installing the Remote Console Switch Software.
Recommends adding server names via OSCAR first, then configuring Remote Console Switch Software.
Explains how to connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse for direct analog access using the OSCAR interface.
Details how to use the Main dialog box to view, configure, and control servers in the system.
Describes how to select servers from the Main dialog box to reconfigure keyboard and mouse settings.
Provides a table detailing keystrokes and their functions for navigating the OSCAR interface.
Explains how to configure the 2161DS Console Switch system using the Setup menu within OSCAR.
Guides on using the Names dialog box to identify servers by unique names, which are stored in the SIP.
Explains how to specify the number of ports on cascade switches using the Devices dialog box.
Details how to use the Menu dialog box to change server display order and set OSCAR screen delay time.
Explains how to configure the status flag display on the desktop using the Flag dialog box.
Describes how to set up password protection and a screen saver for console security within OSCAR.
Explains how to view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog box and set inactivity timeouts.
Covers preemption of local users by remote administrators and vice versa, including timeout settings.
Guides on validating system integrity using the Run Diagnostics command, which checks various subsystems.
Details how to display firmware versions of the 2161DS Console Switch and SIPs.
Explains how to reset a Server Interface Pod (SIP) using the Reset button in the SIP Version dialog box.
Provides steps to re-establish peripheral operation by issuing a device reset command.
Describes how to use scan mode to automatically scan servers and display their information.
Explains how to simultaneously control multiple servers by broadcasting keystrokes and mouse movements.
Outlines the seven selections available in the 2161DS Console Switch Terminal Applications menu.
Explains how to configure network access and addressing for the 2161DS Console Switch.
Describes the Flash Download command for updating the 2161DS Console Switch firmware.
Allows configuration of debug messages to display system status information on the terminal screen.
Guides on setting or changing passwords to secure access to the Terminal menu.
Option to restore network and security configurations to their default settings.
Allows executing a soft reset of the 2161DS Console Switch.
Option to display the diagnostic report generated by the Run Diagnostics feature.
Returns the user to the ready prompt.
Provides instructions for updating the 2161DS Console Switch and SIP firmware using a TFTP server.
Provides FCC compliance information and cautions for operating the device in a commercial environment.
States compliance with Canadian regulations for digital apparatus radio noise emissions.
Mentions compliance with Japanese standards for information technology equipment and potential interference.
Includes a warning regarding potential radio frequency interference for Class A digital products in residential areas.
Lists various agency certifications and approvals for the product, including UL, CSA, and FCC.
Details what is covered and not covered by the limited warranty for Dell hardware products in the U.S.
Outlines the terms and conditions of the limited warranty for Dell hardware products sold in Canada.
Describes the policy for returning products purchased in Canada for refund or credit within a specified period.
Explains warranty and return policies for Dell-branded software and peripherals in Canada.
Details the limited warranty provided for new Dell-branded peripheral products like monitors and batteries.
Outlines the process for returning Dell Software and Peripherals products for a refund or credit.
Specifies the 1-year guarantee for Dell hardware products purchased in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Provides Intel's 3-year limited warranty statement for Pentium and Celeron processors in the U.S. and Canada.
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