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7. Left-click on the title bar and drag it to the desired location on the desktop and then right-click to return to the Flagdialog box.8. Click OK and again click OK to save the settings.To exit without saving the changes, click .Managing Servers With iKVMThe iKVM is an analog switch matrix supporting up to 16 servers. The iKVM switch uses the OSCAR user interface toselect and configure the servers. In addition, the iKVM includes a system input to establish a CMC command lineconsole connection to CMC.If you have an active console redirection session and a lower resolution monitor is connected to the iKVM, the serverconsole resolution may reset if the server is selected on the local console. If the server is running a Linux operatingsystem, an X11 console may not be viewable on the local monitor. Pressing at the iKVM switches Linuxto a text console.Related LinksPeripherals Compatibility and SupportViewing and Selecting ServersPeripherals Compatibility and SupportThe iKVM is compatible with the following peripherals:• Standard PC USB keyboards with QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY, and Japanese 109 layouts.• VGA monitors with DDC support.• Standard USB pointing devices.• Self-powered USB 1.1 hubs connected to the local USB port on the iKVM.• Powered USB 2.0 hubs connected to the Dell M1000e chassis’ front panel console.NOTE: You can use multiple keyboards and mice on the iKVM local USB port. The iKVM aggregates the inputsignals. If there are simultaneous input signals from multiple USB keyboards or mice, it may have unpredictableresults.NOTE: The USB connections are solely for supported keyboard, mouse, and USB hubs. iKVM does not support datatransmitted from other USB peripherals.Viewing and Selecting ServersWhen you launch OSCAR, the Main dialog box appears. Use the Main dialog box to view, configure, and manage serversthrough the iKVM. You can view the servers by name or by slot. The slot number is the chassis slot number the serveroccupies. The Slot column indicates the slot number in which a server is installed.NOTE: The Dell CMC command line occupies Slot 17. Selecting this slot displays the CMC command line, whereyou can execute RACADM commands or connect to the serial console of server or I/O modules.NOTE: Server names and slot numbers are assigned by CMC.Related LinksSoft SwitchingViewing Server StatusSelecting Servers172
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