Dell PowerEdge 1855, Configuration Manual

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Configuring the KVM Switch Module
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Configuring the KVM Switch Module
This section includes configuration information for the different KVM switch modules supported
by your system.
Basic KVM Switch Module
NOTE:
This section only pertains to the basic KVM module offered prior to April, 2005.
It does not apply to the Avocent Analog KVM switch offered after April, 2005.
Using a KVM Keyboard Sequence to Select Server Modules
Red Hat Linux Operating System
To prevent call traces when using the basic KVM module to select server modules running
the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system, use the following keyboard sequence:
<Scroll Lock>, <Left Alt>, <Scroll Lock>, <number key>, and <Enter>
For example, to select Linux-based server module 2, press <Scroll Lock>, <Left Alt>,
<Scroll Lock>, <2>, and <Enter>.
Microsoft Windows Operating System
To select server modules running a Microsoft Windows operating system, use the following
keyboard sequence:
<Scroll Lock>, <Shift>, <Scroll Lock>, <number key>, and <Enter>
For example, to select Windows-based server module 2, press <Scroll Lock>, <Shift>,
<Scroll Lock>, <2>, and <Enter>.
NOTE:
If you are installing the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, see "Microsoft Windows
Operating System" in this document for important information about switching server modules while
installing that operating system.
NOTE:
When selecting the server module number, use the number keys on the top row of the keyboard
and not the key pad numbers.
NOTE:
Ensure that you turn off <Scroll Lock> after selecting a server module. Otherwise, the keyboard
does not accept keystrokes.