IBM 1735R16 User guide

RCM
NetBAY Advanced Connectivity Technology
Remote Console Manager
Installer and User Guide
For 32P1651, 1735-R16 and 32P1653

INSTRUCTIONS
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maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
POWER OFF
This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the off position.
POWER ON
This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the on position.
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL
This symbol indicates a terminal which must be connected to earth ground
prior to making any other connections to the equipment.

Statement 4:
DANGER
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
•Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
•Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
•Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached
to this product.
•When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
•Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
•Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
•Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table
when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or
attached devices.

RCM
Installer and User Guide

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Installation
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Your RCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cabling the RCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3: Analog Port Operation
Controlling Your System at the Analog Port . . . . . . . . 25
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configuring OSCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Viewing and Disconnecting Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Running System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Resetting Your PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . 40
Displaying Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Scanning Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Broadcasting to Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 4: Terminal Operations
Configuring the Terminal Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendices
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix C: Hardware Maintenance Information . . . 58
Appendix D: Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix E: Electronic Emission Notices . . . . . . . . . . 61

Contents
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Features and Benefits
The IBM®NetBAY™ Remote Console Manager (RCM) combines analog and
digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers.
This solution delivers a significant reduction of cable volume as well as secure
digital access and flexible server management from anywhere at any time.
The RCM consists of a rack mountable keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch
configurable for analog or digital connectivity. Each RCM has 16 Analog Rack
Interface (ARI) ports (for connecting devices) and operates over standard LAN
connections. Users can access servers across a 100BaseT Ethernet connection
or directly through an analog port on the RCM for analog KVM connectivity and
administration. Through the analog port, you can achieve enhanced video quality
of up to 1600 x 1280 with an end-to-end cable length of up to 15 meters (49.2 feet).
Digital users can achieve video resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 with a cable length
of up to 10 meters (32.8 feet) between the RCM and the server.
Figure 1.1: RCM Model
CO intelligent cabling
The KVM Conversion Option (KCO), C2T Conversion Option (CCO) and
USB Conversion Option (UCO) intelligent cables (generically called CO cables)
with CAT 5 design dramatically reduce cable clutter, while providing optimal
digital display resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of the CO
simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique server identification
codes for each attached server. This integrated intelligence enhances security
and prevents unauthorized access to a server through cable manipulation.
The CO cable is powered directly from the server and provides Keep Alive
functionality even if the RCM is not powered.
Access via network connection
No special software or drivers are required on the attached computers. Digital
users access the RCM and all attached systems via Ethernet from a PC running
the IBM NetBAY Virtual Console software (NetBAY VC). This software resides
on the user’s PC only. User PCs can be located anywhere a valid network
connection exists. The RCM can be configured on a separate network from