Dell 4161DS - Manual (Page 13)

Installation 13
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Installation
The Remote Console Switch requires that the Remote Console Switch Software be installed
prior to use. Remote Console Switch Software allows a user to view and control a device
attached to the Remote Console Switch switch system, configure and maintain the system, and
prevent unauthorized access to the Remote Console Switch via IP connection.
NOTE: The analog port does not require the Remote Console Switch Software for operation. The analog
port uses the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting interface ( OSCAR ®
). For more
information, see “Basic Operations” on page 25.
The Remote Console Switch switch system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP/IP
protocol to transmit keyboard, video, and mouse information between operators and connected
computers. Although 10BaseT Ethernet or Gigabit may be used, Dell recommends a dedicated,
switched 100BaseT network.
Getting Started
Before installing your Remote Console Switch, refer to the list below to ensure you have all
items that shipped with the Remote Console Switch, as well as other items necessary for proper
installation.
Supplied with the Remote Console Switch:
• Remote Console Switch unit
• Local country power cord
• OU mounting bracket
• 1U mounting bracket
• 1U mounting bracket hardware kit
• Serial cable
• Remote Console Switch Hardware and OSCAR
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User's Guide on CD
• Remote Console Switch Software User's Guide on CD
• Remote Console Switch Installation Instructions
Additional items needed:
• One Server Interface Pod (SIP) or Avocent ® AVRIQ module per attached device
• One CAT 5 patch cable per attached device (up to 30 meters)