Multiplatform Support; Interoperability With Avocent® Iq Module Intelligent Cabling; Oscar Interface; On-Board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge 180AS User Manual

Multiplatform Support

The Dell SIP modules available for use with the Remote Console Switch
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support PS/2, USB and USB2 device environments. Using the OSCAR
interface in conjunction with these modules allows you to switch easily
across platforms.
Interoperability with Avocent IQ Module Intelligent Cabling
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Avocent IQ module intelligent cable may also be used to connect devices to
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the Remote Console Switch. PS/2, USB, Sun , and serial cabling options are
available. For more information, please refer to the appropriate Avocent
installer/user guide for your product. Visit avocent.com/manuals for more
information.

OSCAR Interface

You can use the OSCAR interface to manage the Remote Console Switch.
OSCAR features intuitive menus to configure your switch system and select
computers. Devices can be identified by a name, EID, or port number,
allowing you to assign unique device names.

On-board Web Interface

The on-board web interface provides similar management functions as the
Remote Console Switch Software, but does not require a software server or
any installation. The on-board web interface is launched directly from the
switch, and any servers connected to the Remote Console Switch are
automatically detected. You can use the on-board web interface to configure
Remote Console Switches from a web browser. Launch the Viewer from the
on-board web interface to establish KVM and virtual media sessions to target
devices. The on-board web interface also supports LDAP authentication,
which allows permissions for multiple Remote Console Switches to be managed
through a single interface.
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DSView 3 Management Software Plug-in
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The Avocent DSView 3 management software is a secure, web browser-
based, centralized enterprise management solution that allows users to
remotely access, manage, monitor, and control target devices through
managed appliances. A session may be launched to a target device with a
single point of access.
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