Dell POWEREDGE 1955 User Manual

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Configuring the KVM Switch Module

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Configuring and Using the Avocent Digital Access KVM
Module

The Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module allows you to manage server modules and virtual
media from a remote location.

Configuring the Avocent Digital Access KVM Module Using the DRAC/MC

1 Open a supported Web browser.

See "Supported Web Browsers" on page 13.

2 In the Address field, type the IP address of the DRAC/MC that is connected to the Avocent

Digital Access KVM Module, and then press <Enter>.

3 In the Logon box, type your user name and password, and then click OK.

NOTE:

The default user name is

root; the default password is calvin.

4 Turn on the system containing the KVM module. Ensure that the system power indicator is

green before proceeding to step 5.

5 Click the Configuration tab and select Network.
6 Use the Network Configuration page to configure the Avocent Digital Access KVM module’s

NIC settings. Table 2-3 describes each NIC setting.

NOTE:

To ensure proper communications between the Avocent Digital Access KVM Module and the

DRAC/MC, configure your Avocent Digital Access KVM Module’s IP address in the same subnet as the
DRAC/MC.

NOTE:

To change any of the settings on the Network Configuration page, you must have Configure

DRAC/MC permission.

Table 2-3.

KVM NIC Settings

Setting

Description

MAC Address

Displays the KVM MAC address.

Use DHCP
(For NIC IP Address)
(Default: Off)

Causes Dell OpenManage™ to obtain the IP address for the Avocent Digital
Access KVM NIC from the DHCP server; deactivates the Static IP Address,
Static Subnet Mask, and Static Gateway controls.

Static IP Address

Specifies or edits the Static IP address for the Avocent Digital Access KVM
module NIC. This option is not available if Use DHCP is selected.

NOTE:

The Avocent Digital Access KVM module default IP address is

192.168.0.121.

Static Gateway

Specifies or edits the static gateway for the Avocent Digital Access KVM NIC.
This option is not available if Use DHCP is selected.

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