Dell PowerEdge 1855, Configuration Manual

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Configuring the KVM Switch Module
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To set a screen delay time for OSCAR:
1
Type in the number of seconds (0-9) you want to delay display of OSCAR after you press
<Print Screen>. Entering <0> will instantly launch OSCAR with no delay.
2
Click OK .
Setting a time to delay display of OSCAR allows you to complete a soft switch without OSCAR
displaying. To perform a soft switch, see "Soft Switching."
Controlling the Status Flag
The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name of the selected server module or the
status of a slot. Use the
Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by server module name,
or to change the flag color, opacity, display time, and location on the desktop.
To access the Flag dialog box:
1
Press <Print Screen>.
2
Click Setup - Flag .
Displaying Version Information
Use the Version dialog box to display the KVM switch firmware, hardware and FPGA versions,
and to identify the language and keyboard configuration. For optimum performance, keep your
firmware current.
To display version information:
1
Press <Print Screen>.
2
Click Commands - Display Versions .
3
The top half of the Version box lists the subsystem versions in the KVM switch.
4
Click X or press <Escape> to close the Version dialog box.
Setting Console Security
OSCAR enables you to set security on your KVM switch console. You can establish a screen saver
mode that engages after your console remains unused for a specified delay time. Once engaged,
your console will remain locked until you press any key or move the mouse. You will then need to
type in your password to continue.
Use the Security dialog box to lock your console with password protection, set or change your
password, and enable the screen saver.
To access the Security dialog box:
1
Press <Print Screen>.
2
Click Setup - Security .
NOTE:
If a password has been previously set, the user will have to enter the password before being able
to access the Security dialog box.