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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second power socket on the rear of the RCS, and plug the other end into a
different power source.
NOTE: Plug the redundant power supplies into separate branch circuits to
provide additional redundancy in the event one external AC power source
should go away.
8 (Optional) Connect the virtual media devices or smart card readers to any
of the USB ports on the switch.
NOTE: For all virtual media sessions, you must use a USB2 or USB2+CAC
SIP.
Connecting a SIP
To connect a SIP to each server:
1 Locate the SIPs for your RCS.
2 If you are using a PS/2 SIP connection, attach the color-coded ends of the
SIP cable to the appropriate keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the
first server you will be connecting to this RCS. If you are using a USB
connection, attach the plug from the SIP to the USB port on the first server
you will be connecting to this RCS.
3 To the RJ-45 connector on the SIP, attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling
that will run from your SIP to the RCS. See Figure 2.9.
4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired Avocent Rack
Interface (ARI) port on the back of your RCS.
5 Repeat steps 2-4 for all servers you wish to attach.
NOTE: Power down the RCS before servicing. Always disconnect the jumper
cord from the power source.
NOTE: In addition to Dell SIPs, the RCS may also be connected to devices
using Avocent IQ modules, including Sun and Serial IQ modules.
Figure 2.9: SIP Connection