Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Manual

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34 Configuration GuideTo tier the iKVM module from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS consoleswitch:• If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Table 2-3),connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVMmodule. See Figure 1-11.Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.• If the switch requires a USB SIP (see Table 2-2), connect an Avocent USBSIP to the iKVM, then connect a a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the SIP.Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.Once the KVM switch is connected, the server modules appear in OSCAR.NOTE: When the local system is set up, you must also resynchronize the server listfrom the Remote Console Switch software in order to see the list of blades. See""Resynchronizing the Server List at the Remote Client Workstation" on page 35."Viewing and Selecting ServersUse the OSCAR Main dialog box to view, configure, and manage servers inthe M1000e enclosure through the iKVM. You can view the servers by nameor by slot. The slot number is the chassis slot number the server occupies. TheSlot column indicates the slot number in which a server is installed.NOTE: Server names and slot numbers are assigned by the CMC.NOTE: If you have enabled access to the CMC though the iKVM, an additionaloption, Dell CMC Console, is displayed. To enable this feature, see "Enabling iKVMAccess to the Dell CMC Console" on page 31.Table 2-3. Cabling Requirements for External Digital KVM SwitchesSwitch Tiering RequirementsDell PowerConnect 2161DS-2,4161DSAvocent DSR 800, x16x, x010,x031, x030, x035,102x (except1024)Seamless tiering using ACI portand Cat 5 cableAvocent DSR 1024 Avocent USB SIP (DSRIQ-USB)required with Cat 5 cable