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IBM 17353LX - 1x8 Console Switch Installation And User Manual (94 pages)
Rack Console Switch
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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)
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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
25
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
28
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)
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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
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Configuring Access to the Rack Console Switch System
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Chapter 3: Using the OSCAR Interface
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Accessing the OSCAR Interface
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Hot Keys
37
When Logging in Is Required
38
Viewing and Selecting Servers
38
Figure 3.1: Login Window
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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
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Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics
41
Configuration from the Setup Window
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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
50
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)
54
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
58
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
62
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
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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
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Figure 3.28: Language Window
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Chapter 4: Configuring Restricted Access
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Figure 4.1: User Setup Window
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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
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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
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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
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