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RCM

NetBAY Advanced Connectivity Technology
Remote Console Manager

 

Installer and User Guide

For 32P1651, 1735-R16 and 32P1653 

Summary of Contents for 1735R16

Page 1: ...RCM NetBAY Advanced Connectivity Technology Remote Console Manager Installer and User Guide For 32P1651 1735 R16 and 32P1653...

Page 2: ...lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons POWER OFF This symbol indicates the principal on off switch...

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Page 4: ...iguration of this product during an electrical storm Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to...

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Page 7: ...nd Servers 25 Configuring OSCAR 28 Viewing and Disconnecting Users 37 Running System Diagnostics 38 Resetting Your PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse 40 Displaying Version Information 40 Scanning Your System 42...

Page 8: ...Contents Features and Benefits 3 Safety Precautions 5 1 Product Overview...

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Page 10: ...0 x 1024 with a cable length of up to 10 meters 32 8 feet between the RCM and the server Figure 1 1 RCM Model CO intelligent cabling The KVM Conversion Option KCO C2T Conversion Option CCO and USB Con...

Page 11: ...e password storage By utilizing a browser interface for navigation with an intuitive split screen interface this software provides you with a single point of access for your entire system From here yo...

Page 12: ...First remove power cords from outlet 3 Remove signal cables from connectors 4 Remove all cables from devices Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid a sh...

Page 13: ...ed Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipme...

Page 14: ...Contents Getting Started 9 Installing Your RCM 10 Cabling the RCM 13 2 Installation...

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Page 16: ...rformance Getting Started Before installing your RCM refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the RCM as well as other items necessary for proper installation Suppli...

Page 17: ...ectrical current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid a shock hazard Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of th...

Page 18: ...ten NOTE The mounting holes on the upper and lower side braces in a rack side compartment must be between 50 8 cm 20 0 in and 57 3 cm 22 6 in apart If your rack cabinet has movable side braces refer t...

Page 19: ...the holes in the short side of each bracket to an appropriate set of matching holes on your rack cabinet Next insert the combination hex head screws through the slots in the bracket and the holes in t...

Page 20: ...ounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect the power from the unit by unpluggin...

Page 21: ...ON 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First remove power cords from outlet 3 Remove signal cables from connectors 4 Remove all cables from devices Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables...

Page 22: ...configuration If you are using a BootP address please configure your BootP server to provide an IP address to the RCM skip step 4 and continue to the next procedure 4 Select options 3 5 from the Netwo...

Page 23: ...ch one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run from your KCO to the RCM to the RJ45 connector on the KCO cable 3 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to an ARI port on the RCM 4 Attach the appropri...

Page 24: ...the RCM 4 Attach the appropriately color coded cable ends to the USB and monitor ports on the first server you will be connecting to this RCM 5 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will connect th...

Page 25: ...r C2T server To add a legacy KVM switch You can add your cascade switches to the RCM system In a cascaded system each ARI port will accommodate up to 24 servers depending on how many servers you can a...

Page 26: ...ations want to access different servers on the switch at the same time you can attach a KCO cable to both user ports to avoid one user blocking the other Preemptive behavior By default the console swi...

Page 27: ...any order However since the CO cables are powered by the servers turn on the servers first and then turn on all attached RCMs and switches for the most efficient startup To install your NetBAYVC softw...

Page 28: ...ystems see the user guide that comes with your system 5 Verify the language To synchronize languages with the target server 1 At the remote station for Microsoft Windows 2000 select Start Settings Con...

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Page 30: ...Selecting Ports and Servers 25 Configuring OSCAR 28 Viewing and Disconnecting Users 37 Running System Diagnostics 38 Resetting Your PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse 40 Displaying Version Information 40 Scannin...

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Page 32: ...R generated Name list by default when you first launch OSCAR The port column indicates the ARI port to which a server is connected If you connect a legacy KVM switch to the RCM the port numbering disp...

Page 33: ...he same KCO chain Selecting servers Use the Main dialog box to select servers When you select a server the RCM reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the proper settings for that server To select serv...

Page 34: ...me of the server or the eID number to establish it as unique and press Enter 2 To switch back to the previous server press Print Screen then Backspace OSCAR navigation basics This table describes how...

Page 35: ...in the column Page Up Page Down Pages up and down through Name and Port lists Home End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list Backspace Erases characters in a text box Delete Deletes current...

Page 36: ...ver access Enable the screen saver Devices Identify the appropriate number of ports on an attached cascade switch Names Identify servers by unique names Assigning server names Use the Names dialog box...

Page 37: ...umber and click Modify The Name Modify dialog box appears Figure 3 4 Name Modify Dialog Box 2 Type a name in the New Name box Names of servers may be up to 15 characters long Legal characters include...

Page 38: ...ces dialog box 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Devices The Devices dialog box appears NOTE The Modify button will only be available if a configurable switch is selec...

Page 39: ...ve settings NOTE Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Devices dialog box Changing the display behavior Use the Menu dialog box to change the display ord...

Page 40: ...without OSCAR displaying To perform a soft switch see Soft switching in this chapter Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or eID number of the selec...

Page 41: ...k Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen b Left click on the title bar and drag to the desired location c Right click to return to the Flag dialog box Figure 3 9 Position Flag NOTE Ch...

Page 42: ...e click in the New text box 2 Type the new password in the New text box and press Enter Passwords may be up to 12 characters long and are case sensitive Legal characters are A Z a z 9 space and hyphen...

Page 43: ...ingle click and press Enter or double click in the Repeat box Leave the box blank Press Enter 4 Click OK to eliminate your password To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection 1 If you...

Page 44: ...ently connected to a channel the user field will be blank and the server field will display Free NOTE The local user can be preempted disconnected by a digital user via the Virtual Console software Se...

Page 45: ...tested into three categories online offline or suspect Next to each item to be tested you will see a pass green circle or fail red x symbol appear to the left of each item as that test finishes The c...

Page 46: ...13 Diagnostics Dialog Box 5 As each test is finished a pass or fail symbol appears The test is complete when the last test s symbol displays 6 Optional If you have any offline COs you can click the C...

Page 47: ...2 mouse and keyboard values 1 If OSCAR is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands Reset PS 2 A message box displays requesting that you confirm the reset Click OK...

Page 48: ...current network settings Click X or press Escape to return to the Version dialog box Figure 3 16 Digital Version Dialog Box 4 Click CO to view individual KCO UCO and CCO cable version information The...

Page 49: ...of all servers attached to your unit You can display the list by either the server s name or eID number by pressing the appropriate button NOTE Scanning is only available to the analog user To add se...

Page 50: ...OK To remove a server from the scan list 1 In the Scan dialog box deselect the checkbox next to a server to be removed or Double click on a server s name or port or Click the Clear button to remove a...

Page 51: ...ll appear 2 Click Setup Broadcast The Broadcast dialog box appears Figure 3 21 Broadcast Dialog Box NOTE Broadcasting Keystrokes The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadc...

Page 52: ...or Alt M to select the mouse checkbox Repeat for additional servers 2 Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box Click X or press Escape to return to the Main dialog box 3 Click...

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Page 54: ...Contents Configuring the Terminal Menu 49 4 Terminal Operations...

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Page 56: ...figuration Menu To access the Terminal menu 1 Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal to the configuration port on the back panel of the RCM using a straight...

Page 57: ...d menu option You will be prompted with the option to continue Enter a Y 2 Type a password for this RCM and press Enter This password must be a minimum of 5 characters and can be up to a maximum of 12...

Page 58: ...Contents Appendix A FLASH Upgrades 53 Appendix B Technical Specifications 57 Appendix C Hardware Maintenance Information 58 Appendix D Notices 59 Appendix E Electronic Emission Notices 61 Appendices...

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Page 60: ...so connected to the PC being used as the TFTP server 3 Launch both the server software and the terminal emulation software 4 Verify that the RCM is turned on After approximately 40 seconds the RCM wil...

Page 61: ...ll reset and upgrade the internal subsystems ATTENTION Do not cycle power to the RCM during this process A loss of power might render the RCM inoperable and require the unit be returned to the factory...

Page 62: ...itiate the upgrade and return to the CO Status dialog box To upgrade CO firmware individually 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands Display Versions The Version dialog...

Page 63: ...O or CCO cable to upgrade and click the Version button The CO Version dialog box appears Figure A 5 CO Version Dialog Box 5 Click the Load Firmware button The Load dialog box appears Figure A 6 CO Loa...

Page 64: ...ns HxWxD 4 45 x 43 18 x 27 94 cm 1U form factor 1 75 x 17 00 x 11 00 in Weight 3 6 kg 8 lb without cables Heat Dissipation 92 BTU Hr Airflow 8 cfm Power Consumption 25 W AC input power 40 W maximum AC...

Page 65: ...out notice The following table contains a listing of the FRU part numbers available at the time this document was published Figure C 1 FRU Parts FRU Part Description P N 32P1653 NetBAY 16 Port Remote...

Page 66: ...ND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of e...

Page 67: ...000 bytes When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume MB stands for 1 000 000 bytes and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes Total user accessible capacity may vary depending on o...

Page 68: ...o or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void...

Page 69: ...tting of non IBM option cards This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 The limits...

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