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Chapter 3: Using the OSCAR Interface
53
2.
Click
Lang
uage
. The Languag
e window displays.
Figure 3.28: Language wi
ndow
3.
Select the desired language.
4.
Click
OK
to change the OSCAR interface languag
e and return to
the Setup window
.
-or-
Click
X
or press
Esc
to exit without chang
ing the keyboard language
.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
9
List of Figures
11
Chapter 1: Product Overview
15
Models and Features
16
IBM Conversion Options and Console Switch Cables
16
Figure 1.1: Options for Connecting Servers that Have PS2-Based KVM Ports
16
Table 1.1: Rack Console Switch Models, Ports, Users, Maximum Tiered and Daisy-Chained Servers
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OSCAR Graphical User Interface
17
Security
17
Video
17
Figure 1.2: Options for Connecting Servers that Have USB-Based KVM Ports
17
Table 1.2: Console Switch Cable Resolution and Refresh Rate
17
Plug and Play
18
Firmware Upgrades
18
Tiering Expansion
18
Figure 1.3: Example Rack Console Switch Configuration (for 2 X 16)
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Chapter 2: Installation
21
Safety Precautions
22
Mounting the Rack Console Switch
24
Installing the Switch Vertically in the Side of a Rack
25
Installing the Switch Horizontally in the 1 U Rack Mounting Space
25
Figure 2.1: Rack Console Switch Vertical Installation
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Configuring the Rack Console Switch
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Figure 2.2: Rack Console Switch Horizontal Installation
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Figure 2.3: Example Rack Console Switch Configuration (2 X 16 Model)
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Daisy-Chaining Servers
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Figure 2.4: Daisy Chaining Using Kcos
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Figure 2.5: Daisy-Chaining Using Ucos
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Tiering Rack Console Switches
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Table 2.1: Tiering of Rack Console Switches
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Figure 2.6: Rack Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch (2 X 16 Model Shown)
31
Adding Earlier-Model Switches
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Table 2.2: Earlier Model Switches with Support for One-Level Tiering
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Table 2.3: IBM LCM2 Support for Two-Level Tiering
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Figure 2.7: IBM 2 X 16 Rack Console Switch Example Configuration with an Earlier-Model Switch
34
Configuring Access to the Rack Console Switch System
35
Chapter 3: Using the OSCAR Interface
37
Accessing the OSCAR Interface
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Hot Keys
37
When Logging in Is Required
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Viewing and Selecting Servers
38
Figure 3.1: Login Window
38
Figure 3.2: Example Main Window with Server Names Configured
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Table 3.1: Main Menu Column Headings and Definitions
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Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols
40
Navigating the OSCAR Interface
41
Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics
41
Configuration from the Setup Window
43
Figure 3.3: Setup Window
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Figure 3.4: Setup Window (User)
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Table 3.4: Setup Buttons for Configuring the Switch, User Access, and Attached Servers
44
Configuring Server Names
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Figure 3.5: Names Window
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Figure 3.6: Name Modify Window
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Specifying the Number of Ports on a Tiered Switch
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Figure 3.7: Devices Window
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Figure 3.8: Device Modify Window
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Configuring the Display Behavior
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Figure 3.9: Menu Window
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Configuring the Status Flag
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Table 3.5: OSCAR Interface Status Flags
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Figure 3.10: Flag Window
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Figure 3.11: Set Position Window
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Configuring Rack Console Switch Security
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Figure 3.12: Security Window
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Figure 3.13: Security Window (User)
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Accessing Options and Buttons on the Commands Window
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Figure 3.14: Commands Window
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Figure 3.15: Commands Window (User)
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Using the Version Window
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Figure 3.16: Version Window
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Figure 3.17: Target Selection Window
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Figure 3.18: Target Version Window
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Figure 3.19: Firmware Warning Dialog Box
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Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse
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Configuring Scanning
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Figure 3.20: Scan Window
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Running System Diagnostics
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Figure 3.21: Diagnostics Window
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Table 3.6: Diagnostic Test Details
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Broadcasting to Servers
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Figure 3.22: Diag Warning Window
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Figure 3.23: Broadcast Window
63
Configuring the Switch Mode and Share Mode
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Figure 3.24: Broadcast Enable Window
64
Setting the Language When a Non-English Keyboard Is Used
65
Figure 3.25: Switch Window
65
Setting the Language for the OSCAR Interface
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Figure 3.26: Keyboard Window
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Figure 3.27: Keyboard Warning Window
66
Figure 3.28: Language Window
67
Chapter 4: Configuring Restricted Access
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Figure 4.1: User Setup Window
70
Figure 4.2: User Edit Window (Admin User Only)
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Figure 4.3: User Access Window
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Appendices
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Appendix A: Firmware Upgrades
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Figure A.1: CO Status Window
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Figure A.2: CO Upgrade Window
75
Appendix B: Technical Specifications
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Appendix C: Getting Help and Technical Assistance
77
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
78
Software Service and Support
78
Hardware Service and Support
78
Ibm Taiwan Product Service
78
Appendix D: Notices
80
Important Notes
81
Product Recycling and Disposal
81
Battery Return Program
83
Electronic Emission Notices
84
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
84
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
84
European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement
84
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
85
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
85
Index
87
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