Dell Remote Console Switch User manual

Dell™ Remote Console
Switch
User's Guide

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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
Login Timeout 132
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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