Document Outline

• Product Overview
  • Features and Benefits
    • Reduce Cable Bulk
    • KVM Switching Capabilities
    • Multiplatform Support
    • True Serial Capabilities
    • Local and Remote User Interfaces
    • Virtual Media and Smart Card-capable Switches
    • On-board Web Interface
    • Access the Switch Using a Standard TCP/IP Network
    • Encryption
    • Video
    • Flash Upgradeable
    • Tier Expansion
    • Avocent Management Software Plug-in
    • FIPS cryptographic module
  • Sample Configuration
  • Safety Precautions
  • General
  • LAN Options
• Installation
  • RCS Quick Setup
  • Getting Started
    • Setting up Your Network
  • Rack Mounting the RCS
    • Rack Mounting Safety Considerations
    • Installing the Dell ReadyRails™ System
    • Installing the RCS
  • Connecting the RCS Hardware
    • Connecting a SIP
    • Adding a Tiered Switch
    • Cascading with Legacy Switches
    • Adding a PEM (Optional)
  • Configuring the Remote Console Switch
    • Setting up the Built-in Web Server
    • Connecting to the OBWI Through a Firewall
  • Verifying the Connections
    • Rear Panel Ethernet Connection LEDs
    • Rear Panel Power Status LEDs
  • Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices
• Local and Remote Configuration
  • Local User Interface (UI)
    • Filtering
  • OBWI
  • Using the User Interfaces
  • Launching a Session
  • Scan Mode
  • Viewing System Information
  • RCS Tools
    • Rebooting the RCS
    • Upgrading RCS Firmware
    • Saving and Restoring RCS Configurations and RCS User Databases
  • Network Settings
  • DNS Settings
  • NTP Settings
  • SNMP Settings
  • Auditing Event Settings
  • Setting Event Destinations
  • Ports - Configuring SIPs
    • Upgrading SIPs
  • Power Device Settings
    • Associated Target Servers and Power Outlets
    • Grouping Power Outlets
    • Default Outlet Names
    • Assigning an Outlet Name
    • Local Session Page on the Local Port
  • Local Port UI Settings
  • Modem Settings
  • Setup Settings - Port Security
  • Sessions
    • Configuring General Sessions
    • Configuring KVM Sessions
    • Configuring Local Virtual Media Sessions
    • Configuring Serial Sessions
  • Setting Up User Accounts
    • Managing Local Accounts
    • Access Levels
    • Avocent Management Software Device IP Addresses
  • LDAP
  • Override Admin
  • Active Sessions
    • Closing a Session
• The Video Viewer Window
  • Changing the Toolbar
  • Launching a Session
    • Session Time-out
  • Window Size
  • Adjusting the View
  • Refreshing the Image
  • Video Settings
    • Additional Video Adjustment
    • Target Video Settings
    • Automatic Video Adjustment
    • Video Test Pattern
    • Vendor-specific Video Settings
  • Color Settings
    • Adjusting Color Depth
    • Contrast and Brightness
  • Noise Settings
    • Detection Thresholds
  • Mouse Settings
    • Adjusting Mouse Options
    • Cursor Type
    • Mouse Scaling
    • Mouse Alignment and Synchronization
  • Virtual Media
    • Requirements
    • Sharing and Preemption Considerations
    • Virtual Media Dialog Box
    • Opening a Virtual Media Session
    • Closing a Virtual Media Session
  • Smart Cards
  • Keyboard Pass-through
  • Macros
  • Saving the View
  • Closing a Session
• LDAP Feature for the RCS
  • The Structure of Active Directory
    • Domain Controller Computers
    • Object Classes
    • Attributes
    • Schema Extensions
  • Standard Schema versus Dell Extended Schema
  • Standard Installation
  • Configure the Override Admin Account
  • Configuring DNS Settings
  • Configuring the Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings
  • Configuring the LDAP Authentication Parameters
    • Enabling LDAP Authentication
    • Entering Authentication Parameters - Operational Modes
    • Entering Extension Options - Active Directory LDAP
    • Entering Authentication Parameters - Standard LDAP
    • Entering Authentication Parameters - Custom IP Port Assignments
    • Completing LDAP Configuration
    • Secondary LDAP Settings - Standard Configuration
    • Setting up the RCS for performing Standard LDAP queries
    • Search Configuration Settings
    • Query Mode Selection Settings
    • Group Configuration Parameters
    • Secondary LDAP Settings - Active Directory Configuration
  • LDAP SSL Certificates
    • Enabling SSL on a Domain Controller
    • Login Timeout
  • CA Certificate Information Display
  • Configuring Group Objects
    • Active Directory Object Overview for Standard Schema
    • Dell Extended Schema Active Directory Object Overview
  • Configuring Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions to Access Your RCS
    • Extending the Active Directory Schema (Optional)
    • Installing the Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users and Computers Sna...
    • Opening the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In
  • Adding Users and Privileges to Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions
    • Creating a SIP Object
    • Creating a Privilege Object
  • Using Dell Association Objects Syntax
    • Creating an Association Object
    • Adding Objects to an Association Object
  • Console Redirection Access Security
  • Using Active Directory to Log In to the RCS
  • Target Device Naming Requirements for LDAP Implementation
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Appendix A: Terminal Operations
  • Console Boot Menu Options
  • Console Main Menu Options
• Appendix B: Using SIPs
  • ACS Console Server Port Pinouts
  • Cisco Port Pinouts
• Appendix C: MIB and SNMP Traps
• Appendix D: Cable Pinouts Information
  • Modem Pinouts
  • Console/Setup Pinouts
• Appendix E: UTP Cabling
  • UTP Copper Cabling
  • Wiring Standards
  • Cabling Installation, Maintenance, and Safety Tips
• Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation
• Appendix G: Technical Specifications
• Appendix H: Technical Support
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