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IBM 17351LX Installation And User Manual (94 pages)
Rack Console Switch
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 3.13 MB
Table of Contents
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
16
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)
19
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
25
Configuring the Rack Console Switch
26
Figure 2.2: Rack Console Switch Horizontal Installation
26
Figure 2.3: Example Rack Console Switch Configuration (2 X 16 Model)
27
Daisy-Chaining Servers
28
Figure 2.4: Daisy Chaining Using Kcos
28
Figure 2.5: Daisy-Chaining Using Ucos
29
Tiering Rack Console Switches
30
Table 2.1: Tiering of Rack Console Switches
30
Figure 2.6: Rack Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch (2 X 16 Model Shown)
31
Adding Earlier-Model Switches
32
Table 2.2: Earlier Model Switches with Support for One-Level Tiering
32
Table 2.3: IBM LCM2 Support for Two-Level Tiering
33
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
37
Hot Keys
37
When Logging in Is Required
38
Viewing and Selecting Servers
38
Figure 3.1: Login Window
38
Figure 3.2: Example Main Window with Server Names Configured
39
Table 3.1: Main Menu Column Headings and Definitions
39
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
43
Figure 3.4: Setup Window (User)
43
Table 3.4: Setup Buttons for Configuring the Switch, User Access, and Attached Servers
44
Configuring Server Names
45
Figure 3.5: Names Window
45
Figure 3.6: Name Modify Window
46
Specifying the Number of Ports on a Tiered Switch
46
Figure 3.7: Devices Window
47
Figure 3.8: Device Modify Window
47
Configuring the Display Behavior
48
Figure 3.9: Menu Window
48
Configuring the Status Flag
49
Table 3.5: OSCAR Interface Status Flags
49
Figure 3.10: Flag Window
50
Figure 3.11: Set Position Window
50
Configuring Rack Console Switch Security
51
Figure 3.12: Security Window
51
Figure 3.13: Security Window (User)
52
Accessing Options and Buttons on the Commands Window
54
Figure 3.14: Commands Window
54
Figure 3.15: Commands Window (User)
54
Using the Version Window
55
Figure 3.16: Version Window
55
Figure 3.17: Target Selection Window
56
Figure 3.18: Target Version Window
56
Figure 3.19: Firmware Warning Dialog Box
57
Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse
58
Configuring Scanning
58
Figure 3.20: Scan Window
59
Running System Diagnostics
60
Figure 3.21: Diagnostics Window
61
Table 3.6: Diagnostic Test Details
61
Broadcasting to Servers
62
Figure 3.22: Diag Warning Window
62
Figure 3.23: Broadcast Window
63
Configuring the Switch Mode and Share Mode
64
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
66
Figure 3.26: Keyboard Window
66
Figure 3.27: Keyboard Warning Window
66
Figure 3.28: Language Window
67
Chapter 4: Configuring Restricted Access
69
Figure 4.1: User Setup Window
70
Figure 4.2: User Edit Window (Admin User Only)
71
Figure 4.3: User Access Window
71
Appendices
73
Appendix A: Firmware Upgrades
73
Figure A.1: CO Status Window
74
Figure A.2: CO Upgrade Window
75
Appendix B: Technical Specifications
76
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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IBM 17351LX User Manual (64 pages)
CONSOLE SWITCH
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 0.7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
9
List of Figures
11
List of Tables
13
Chapter 1: Product Overview
15
Features and Benefits
15
Switch Cable
15
Figure 1.1: PS/2 Switch Cable and USB Switch Cable
16
Table 1.1: Console Switch Cable Resolution and Refresh Rate
16
Safety Precautions
18
Figure 1.2: Example of a Console Switch Configuration
18
Rack Mounting of Systems
21
Chapter 2: Installation
23
Getting Started
23
Supplied with the Console Switch
23
Rack Mounting the Console Switch
23
Vertical Installation in the Side of a Rack
23
Horizontal Installation in the 1 U Rack Mounting Space
24
Figure 2.1: Console Switch Vertical Installation
24
Installing the Console Switch
25
Figure 2.2: Console Switch Horizontal Installation
25
Figure 2.3: Basic Console Switch Configuration
26
Tiering Multiple Console Switches
27
Figure 2.4: Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch
27
Adding Earlier-Model Switches
28
Table 2.1: Earlier-Model Switches
28
Figure 2.5: Console Switch Configuration with an Earlier-Model Switch
29
Configuring the Console Switch System
30
Chapter 3: Basic Operations
31
Controlling the System at the Local Ports
31
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers
31
Figure 3.1: Example of Configured Main Window
32
Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols
32
Selecting Servers
33
Navigating the OSCAR Interface
34
Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics
34
Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus
35
Table 3.3: Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for the Servers
35
Assigning Server Names
36
Figure 3.2: Setup Window
36
Figure 3.3: Names Window
36
Assigning Device Types
37
Figure 3.4: Name Modify Window
37
Figure 3.5: Devices Window
38
Figure 3.6: Device Modify Window
38
Changing the Display Behavior
39
Figure 3.7: Menu Window
39
Controlling the Status Flag
40
Table 3.4: OSCAR Interface Status Flags
40
Figure 3.8: Flag Window
41
Figure 3.9: Set Position Window
41
Figure 3.10: Security Window
42
Setting Console Switch Security
42
Displaying Version Information
44
Figure 3.11: Version Window
44
Figure 3.12: Cable Selection Window
45
Figure 3.13: Cable Version Window
45
Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse
46
Scanning the System
46
Figure 3.14: Scan Window
47
Broadcasting to Servers
48
Figure 3.15: Commands Window
48
Figure 3.16: Broadcast Window
49
Changing the Switch Mode
50
Figure 3.17: Broadcast Enable Window
50
Setting the Keyboard Country Code
51
Figure 3.18: Switch Window
51
Figure 3.19: Keyboard Window
51
Figure 3.20: Keyboard Warning Window
52
Appendices
53
Appendix A: Firmware Upgrades
53
Appendix B: Technical Specifications
55
Appendix C: Notices
56
Appendix D: Electronic Emission Notices
58
Index
61
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