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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Installation
The RCS transmits KVM and serial information between operators and target
devices connected to the switch over a network using either an Ethernet or
modem connection. The RCS uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet.
For the best system performance, use a dedicated, switched 100BaseT or
1000BaseT network. You can also use 10BaseT Ethernet.
The RCS uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a
V.34, V.90, or V.92 modem. You can perform KVM and serial switching tasks by
using the OBWI or the Avocent management software. For more information on
the Avocent management software, visit http://www.avocent.com.
The RCS box includes the RCS, RCS software, and the OBWI. You may choose
to use either the RCS software or the OBWI to manage your system. The
OBWI manages a single RCS and its connections, while the RCS software can
manage multiple switches and their connections. If you plan to use only the
OBWI, you do not need to install the RCS software.
NOTE: The RCS software can be used to manage some switches. For more
information, please refer to the appropriate installer/user guide for your
product.
NOTE: Please ensure that all your RCSs have been upgraded to their most
recent version of Firmware. For information on upgrading an RCS through the
OBWI, refer to "RCS Tools" on page 52.
RCS Quick Setup
The following is a quick setup list. To begin by mounting the RCS in a rack and
for detailed installation instructions, see "Getting Started" on page 15.