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Details on the switch's key features and advantages, including cable management and compatibility.
Minimizes KVM cable volume using IQ modules and UTP cabling for higher density.
Powered by target devices, offer Keep Alive, reduce clutter, and simplify configuration.
Supports PS/2, USB, USB2, and USB2+CAC device environments with Dell IQ modules.
Features OSCAR™ GUI and OBWI for local management and configuration.
Allows data transfer from local/remote media/smart cards to target devices.
Supports both IPv4 and IPv6 for network configuration and communication.
Accessible via TCP/IP network and Ethernet with optional Dell RAK.
Allows firmware updates to ensure the latest version is always available.
Allows tiering of additional switches for system expansion up to 512 servers.
Optional key for single KVM remote user support and advanced management features.
Important safety instructions and guidelines for system and personal safety.
General safety guidelines to ensure personal safety and protect the system from damage.
Precautions related to connecting and using LAN features, especially during storms.
Configuring network settings, IP addresses, and DHCP or static IP.
Connecting USB keyboards and mice to analog ports for input.
Step-by-step guide for unpacking, installing, and connecting the switch.
Illustrates an example configuration for connecting the hardware.
Connecting multiple switches in a tiered configuration using IQ modules.
Connecting additional switches to expand the system capacity.
Connecting older or legacy switches to the system.
Post-connection configuration using serial, OBWI, OSCAR, or DSView.
Configuring the IP address for the OBWI access.
Opening firewall ports for external OBWI access.
Checking the power status via the LED indicator.
Optimizing mouse settings for remote control and cursor synchronization.
Overview of the OSCAR interface's main dialog box and its buttons.
Displaying and selecting connected devices by name, EID, or port.
Interpreting status symbols for connected devices and switches.
Procedures for selecting devices using name, EID, or port number.
Switching between devices using hotkey sequences without the OSCAR interface.
Basic navigation using keyboard and mouse within the OSCAR interface.
Establishing virtual media sessions using a USB port.
Configuring switch system settings via the Setup dialog box.
Customizing device display order, interface invocation, and screen delay.
Configuring the status flag's display information, color, and position.
Ensuring correct keyboard mapping by setting the country code.
Identifying and assigning types to connected devices.
Naming devices for easier identification and management.
Setting network speed, transmission mode, and configuration.
Managing system, connections, scan mode, and firmware updates.
Defining a custom list of devices for scanning.
Starting and canceling the device scanning mode.
Monitoring and terminating active user sessions.
Checking firmware versions and performing updates.
Navigating and using the On-Board Web Interface for switch management.
Accessing switch and target device information through various screens.
Creating or uploading web certificates for secure OBWI access.
Procedures for rebooting the switch and upgrading firmware.
Steps to restart the switch.
Updating the switch's firmware to the latest version.
Backing up and restoring switch configurations and user data.
Viewing device properties like part number, serial number, site, and location.
Displaying current application, boot, build, and hardware versions.
Configuring general, IPv4, and IPv6 network settings for the switch.
Configuring SNMP for network management and trap notifications.
Setting up event notifications for system occurrences.
Configuring destinations for audit events (SNMP traps, Syslog).
Managing IQ adaptors, including deletion and firmware upgrades.
Removing offline IQ adaptors from the system.
Updating firmware for IQ adaptors.
Starting KVM or other sessions to target devices.
Configuring general session parameters like inactivity timeouts.
Managing local user accounts, access levels, and permissions.
Configuring virtual media options for sessions.
Configuring settings for the DSView management software.
Viewing a list of currently active sessions.
Procedures for terminating active sessions.
Opening virtual media sessions from the KVM Video Viewer.
Launching KVM sessions with configured encryption levels.
Understanding and addressing performance issues with multiple KVM viewers.
Requirements and configuration for Java Runtime Environment for KVM viewer.
Steps to launch a KVM session from the web UI.
Capturing KVM Video Viewer display to a file or clipboard.
Methods for pasting text from client to host.
Exiting the KVM Video Viewer session.
Configuring various profile settings for the KVM Video Viewer.
Enabling background refresh for the video viewer.
Resizing the KVM Video Viewer window to fit digitized video.
Toggling between Full Screen and Windowed modes.
Displaying a thumbnail view for host server display with no input.
Changing KVM Video Viewer window resolution and aspect ratio.
Adjusting color depth for video fidelity or data transfer reduction.
Viewing a list of active users in a session.
Displaying or hiding the status bar in the Viewer window.
Using macro functions to send keystrokes or create custom macros.
Supporting global macros from DSView software for administrators.
Mapping physical drives or image files as virtual drives on target devices.
Listing prerequisites for using virtual media feature.
Creating and mapping image files for virtual media use.
Configuring General, Mouse, and Toolbar options for sessions.
Enabling/disabling keyboard pass-through and single cursor mode.
Improving mouse tracking and cursor appearance in KVM sessions.
Viewing session certificate and managing stored certificates.
Calibrating the A/D converter for optimal video signal.
Fine-tuning video quality with technical support assistance.
Commands for entering/exiting Single Cursor mode and aligning mice.
Viewing frame rate, bandwidth, and virtual media information.
Turning on, off, or power cycling host devices.
Mapping smart cards attached to the client to the host server.
Using the built-in video recorder for continuous or persistent KVM recording.
Configuring network settings using the Console menu interface.
Accessing firmware management, debug messages, password, and reset options.
Accessing the Flash Download selection for firmware management.
Turning on console status messages for troubleshooting.
Enabling/disabling serial port security with a user-defined password.
Resetting all switch options to their default factory settings.
Executing a soft reset of the switch.
Modifying or specifying alternate ports for web interface access.
Returning to the ready prompt or the password login screen.
Details on sending audit events to an SNMP Manager using SNMP traps.
Lists trap events and their corresponding trap numbers.
Emulating Sun keyboard keys using key press sequences on a USB keyboard.
Key sequences for emulating Sun keyboard functions on a USB keyboard.
Using serial IQ modules for VT100-capable device viewing and serial data transmission.
Describes the On-Line, Configuration, and History modes for serial IQ modules.
Specifying communication parameters and appearance for serial IQ modules.
Creating custom macros for serial IQ modules.
Examining contents of the history buffer for events.
Discusses UTP cabling aspects, connection media, and performance.
Basic definitions for CAT5, CAT5E, and CAT6 UTP cabling.
Describes EIA/TIA 568A and 568B wiring standards for RJ45 connections.
Safety considerations for installing and maintaining UTP cables.
Detailed technical specifications for the Avocent AutoView Switch for Dell.
Tips and metrics for improving KVM session performance.
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