User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Product Overview
- Features and Benefits
- Reduce Cable Bulk
- KVM Switching Capabilities
- Multiplatform Support
- True Serial Capabilities
- Local and Remote User Interfaces
- Virtual Media and Smart Card-capable Switches
- On-board Web Interface
- Access the Switch Using a Standard TCP/IP Network
- Encryption
- Video
- Flash Upgradeable
- Tier Expansion
- Avocent Management Software Plug-in
- FIPS cryptographic module
- Sample Configuration
- Safety Precautions
- General
- LAN Options
- Features and Benefits
- Installation
- Local and Remote Configuration
- Local User Interface (UI)
- OBWI
- Using the User Interfaces
- Launching a Session
- Scan Mode
- Viewing System Information
- RCS Tools
- Network Settings
- DNS Settings
- NTP Settings
- SNMP Settings
- Auditing Event Settings
- Setting Event Destinations
- Ports - Configuring SIPs
- Power Device Settings
- Local Port UI Settings
- Modem Settings
- Setup Settings - Port Security
- Sessions
- Setting Up User Accounts
- LDAP
- Override Admin
- Active Sessions
- The Video Viewer Window
- LDAP Feature for the RCS
- The Structure of Active Directory
- Standard Schema versus Dell Extended Schema
- Standard Installation
- Configure the Override Admin Account
- Configuring DNS Settings
- Configuring the Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings
- Configuring the LDAP Authentication Parameters
- Enabling LDAP Authentication
- Entering Authentication Parameters - Operational Modes
- Entering Extension Options - Active Directory LDAP
- Entering Authentication Parameters - Standard LDAP
- Entering Authentication Parameters - Custom IP Port Assignments
- Completing LDAP Configuration
- Secondary LDAP Settings - Standard Configuration
- Setting up the RCS for performing Standard LDAP queries
- Search Configuration Settings
- Query Mode Selection Settings
- Group Configuration Parameters
- Secondary LDAP Settings - Active Directory Configuration
- LDAP SSL Certificates
- CA Certificate Information Display
- Configuring Group Objects
- Configuring Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions to Access Your RCS
- Adding Users and Privileges to Active Directory with Dell Schema Extensions
- Using Dell Association Objects Syntax
- Console Redirection Access Security
- Using Active Directory to Log In to the RCS
- Target Device Naming Requirements for LDAP Implementation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Appendix A: Terminal Operations
- Appendix B: Using SIPs
- Appendix C: MIB and SNMP Traps
- Appendix D: Cable Pinouts Information
- Appendix E: UTP Cabling
- Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation
- Appendix G: Technical Specifications
- Appendix H: Technical Support
- Bookmarks
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Interoperability with Avocent® IQ Module Intelligent Cabling may also be used
to connect devices to the RCS. PS/2, USB, Sun®, and serial module options are
available. For more information, please refer to the appropriate Avocent
installer/user guide for your product or visit avocent.com/manuals for more
information..
True Serial Capabilities
The RCS supports SIPs that provide true serial capabilities through Telnet.
With a SIP, you can launch an SSH session or launch a serial viewer from the
OBWI to connect to serial targets that are connected to an RCS.
Local and Remote User Interfaces
You can use the local user interface (local UI) by connecting directly to the local
port to manage the RCS. You can also use the remote OBWI to manage your
switch. The OBWI is web browser based and is launched directly from the
switch, and any devices connected to the switch are automatically detected.
Virtual Media and Smart Card-capable Switches
The RCS allows you to view, move, or copy data located on virtual media to and
from any target device. You can manage remote systems more efficiently by
allowing operating system installation, operating system recovery, hard drive
recovery or duplication, BIOS updating, and target device backup.
The RCS also allows you to use smart cards in conjunction with your switch
system. Smart cards are pocket-sized cards that store and process information.
Smart cards such as the CAC can be used to store identification and
authentication to enable access to computers, networks, and secure rooms or
buildings.
Virtual media and a smart card reader can be connected directly to the USB
ports on the switch. In addition, virtual media and smart card readers may be
connected to any remote workstation that is running the remote OBWI, Dell
RCS software, or Avocent management software and is connected to the switch
using an Ethernet connection.