Dell Remote Console Switch User manual

Dell™ Remote Console

Switch

User's Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you

make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or

loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,

personal injury, or death.

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590-1021-501B

July 2012

Model 1082DS/2162DS/4322DS Remote Console Switch

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Contents

Product Overview 1

Features and Benefits 1

Reduce Cable Bulk 2

KVMSwitching Capabilities 2

Multiplatform Support 2

True Serial Capabilities 3

Local and Remote User Interfaces 3

Virtual Media and Smart Card-capable Switches 3

On-board Web Interface 4

Access the Switch Using a Standard TCP/IP Network 4

Encryption 4

Video 4

Flash Upgradeable 5

Tier Expansion 5

Avocent Management Software Plug-in 5

FIPS cryptographic module 5

Sample Configuration 7

Safety Precautions 8

General 9

LAN Options 10

Installation 13

RCS Quick Setup 13

Getting Started 15

Setting up Your Network 16

Rack Mounting the RCS 16

Rack Mounting Safety Considerations 16

Installing the Dell ReadyRails™ System 17

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Installing the RCS 22

Connecting the RCS Hardware 25

Connecting a SIP 29

Adding a Tiered Switch 31

Cascading with Legacy Switches 34

Adding a PEM (Optional) 36

Configuring the Remote Console Switch 38

Setting up the Built-in Web Server 38

Connecting to the OBWI Through a Firewall 38

Verifying the Connections 41

Rear Panel Ethernet Connection LEDs 41

Rear Panel Power Status LEDs 41

Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices 42

Local and Remote Configuration 43

Local User Interface (UI) 43

Filtering 44

OBWI 45

Using the User Interfaces 47

Launching a Session 49

Scan Mode 50

Viewing System Information 51

RCS Tools 52

Rebooting the RCS 52

Upgrading RCS Firmware 52

Saving and Restoring RCS Configurations and RCS User

Databases 53

Network Settings 55

DNSSettings 56

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NTP Settings 57

SNMP Settings 57

Auditing Event Settings 58

Setting Event Destinations 58

Ports - Configuring SIPs 59

Upgrading SIPs 59

Power Device Settings 60

Associated Target Servers and Power Outlets 61

Grouping Power Outlets 63

Default Outlet Names 64

Assigning an Outlet Name 65

Local Session Page on the Local Port 69

Local Port UI Settings 70

Modem Settings 71

Setup Settings - Port Security 72

Sessions 72

Configuring General Sessions 72

Configuring KVM Sessions 73

Configuring Local Virtual Media Sessions 73

Configuring Serial Sessions 77

Setting Up User Accounts 77

Managing Local Accounts 77

Access Levels 77

Avocent Management Software Device IP Addresses 79

LDAP 79

Override Admin 79

Active Sessions 80

Closing a Session 80

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The Video Viewer Window 81

Changing the Toolbar 83

Launching a Session 84

Session Time-out 84

Window Size 85

Adjusting the View 85

Refreshing the Image 87

Video Settings 87

Additional Video Adjustment 87

Target Video Settings 89

Automatic Video Adjustment 89

Video Test Pattern 90

Vendor-specific Video Settings 90

Color Settings 90

Adjusting Color Depth 90

Contrast and Brightness 91

Noise Settings 91

Detection Thresholds 91

Mouse Settings 92

Adjusting Mouse Options 92

Cursor Type 92

Mouse Scaling 95

Mouse Alignment and Synchronization 95

Virtual Media 96

Requirements 96

Sharing and Preemption Considerations 97

Virtual Media Dialog Box 97

Opening a Virtual Media Session 98

Closing a Virtual Media Session 101

Smart Cards 102

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Keyboard Pass-through 103

Macros 104

Saving the View 104

Closing a Session 104

LDAP Feature for the RCS 105

The Structure of Active Directory 105

Domain Controller Computers 105

Object Classes 106

Attributes 107

Schema Extensions 107

Standard Schema versus Dell Extended Schema 108

Standard Installation 109

Configure the Override Admin Account 110

Configuring DNS Settings 110

Configuring the Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings 112

Configuring the LDAP Authentication Parameters 112

Enabling LDAP Authentication 112

Entering Authentication Parameters - Operational Modes 115

Entering Extension Options - Active Directory LDAP 116

Entering Authentication Parameters - Standard LDAP 116

Entering Authentication Parameters - Custom IP Port

Assignments 117

Completing LDAP Configuration 118

Secondary LDAPSettings - Standard Configuration 119

Setting up the RCS for performing Standard LDAP

queries 119

Search Configuration Settings 120

Query Mode Selection Settings 121

Group Configuration Parameters 122

Secondary LDAP Settings - Active Directory Configuration124

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LDAP SSL Certificates 127

Enabling SSL on a Domain Controller 128

CA Certificate Information Display 133

Configuring Group Objects 134

Active Directory Object Overview for Standard Schema 137

Dell Extended Schema Active Directory Object Overview 139

Configuring Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions to

Access Your RCS 143

Extending the Active Directory Schema (Optional) 143

Installing the Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users

and Computers Snap-In (Optional) 144

Opening the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-

In 145

Adding Users and Privileges to Active Directory with Dell

Schema Extensions 145

Creating a SIP Object 145

Creating a Privilege Object 146

Using Dell Association Objects Syntax 147

Creating an Association Object 148

Adding Objects to an Association Object 148

Console Redirection Access Security 149

Using Active Directory to Log In to the RCS 150

Target Device Naming Requirements for LDAP

Implementation 151

Frequently Asked Questions 152

Appendix A: Terminal Operations 155

Console Boot Menu Options 155

Console Main Menu Options 156

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Appendix B: Using SIPs 157

ACS Console Server Port Pinouts 157

Cisco Port Pinouts 158

Appendix C: MIB and SNMP Traps 159

Appendix D: Cable Pinouts Information 165

Modem Pinouts 165

Console/Setup Pinouts 166

Appendix E: UTP Cabling 167

UTP Copper Cabling 167

Wiring Standards 167

Cabling Installation, Maintenance, and Safety Tips 168

Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation 171

Appendix G: Technical Specifications 173

Appendix H: Technical Support 177

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