Remote Console Switch Installation And Setup; Getting Started - Dell PowerEdge KVM 1081AD User Manual

4 Using the local port configuration, input all server names via the OSCAR
interface.
To set up the Remote Console Switch Software, see the Dell Remote Console
Switch Software User's Guide or the help included with the software.

Remote Console Switch Installation and Setup

The Remote Console Switch system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure
and TCP/IP protocol to transmit keyboard, video, and mouse information
between operators and connected computers. Although 10BaseT Ethernet or
Gigabit may be used, Dell recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT
network.

Getting Started

Before installing your Remote Console Switch, refer to the list below to
ensure you have all items that shipped with the Remote Console Switch, as
well as other items necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the Remote Console Switch:
• Remote Console Switch unit
• Local country power cord
• 0U mounting bracket
• 1U mounting bracket
• 1U mounting bracket hardware kit
• Serial cable
• Cat5 cable
• Remote Console Switch System User's Guide on CD
• Installation Instructions
• Safety booklet
• Regulatory booklet
Additional items needed:
• One Dell SIP or IQ module per attached device
• One CAT 5 patch cable per attached device (up to 30 meters)
Optional items:
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