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Configuring and Using iKVM
The local access KVM module for the Dell M1000e server chassis is called the Avocent Integrated KVM Switch Module,
or iKVM. The iKVM is an analog keyboard, video, and mouse switch that plugs into the chassis. It is an optional, hot-
pluggable module to the chassis that provides local keyboard, mouse, and video access to the servers in the chassis,
and to the active CMC’s command line.
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iKVM User Interface
iKVM Key Features
Physical Connection Interfaces
iKVM User Interface
The iKVM uses the On Screen Configuration and Reporting (OSCAR) graphical user interface, which is activated using a
hot key. OSCAR allows you to select one of the servers or the Dell CMC command line you want to access with the local
keyboard, display, and mouse. Only one iKVM session per chassis is allowed.
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iKVM Key Features
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Security — Protects the system with a screen saver password. After a userdefined time, the screen saver mode
engages, and access is denied until the correct password is entered to reactivate OSCAR.
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Scanning — Allows you to select a list of servers, which are displayed in the order selected while OSCAR is in scan
mode.
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Server Identification — CMC assigns unique slot names for all the servers in the chassis. Although, you can assign
names to the servers using the OSCAR interface from a tiered connection, CMC assigned names take precedence,
and any new names you assign to the servers using OSCAR is overwritten.
To change slot names using the CMC Web interface, see
RACADM, see the setslotname section in the
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC7 and CMC
.
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Video — The iKVM video connections support video display resolutions ranging from 640 x 480 at 60 Hz up to 1280 x
1024 at 60 Hz.
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Plug and Play — The iKVM supports Display Data Channel (DDC) Plug and Play, which automates video monitor
configuration, and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard.
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Flash Upgradable — Allows you to update the iKVM firmware using the CMC Web interface or RACADM
fwupdate command.
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Using OSCAR
Managing Servers With iKVM
Managing iKVM From CMC
Updating iKVM Firmware
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