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Last updated October 2005                                                                                                                                                                                                                           15

Q. where can I find the Firmware Update?

A. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support and click on Downloads and drivers. Search on the product name to access the firmware  

 

  upgrade file. After the download is complete, navigate to the drive where you have saved the firmware update and unzip the file.

GCM2, GCM4, and LCM2

Q. what do I need in order to take advantage of the Virtual Media features?

A. Virtual media is supported on IBM GCM2, GCM4, and LCM2 KVM Appliances. To take advantage of the virtual media feature:

  •  The computer must be connected to the GCM2, GCM4, or LCM2 appliance with a VCo cable.

  •  The computer must be able to use the types of USB2-compatible media that you require in a stand-alone environment. (If the  

 

 

    computer does not support a portable composite USB memory device, you cannot map it as a virtual media drive.)

  •  The user or user group must have permission to establish virtual media sessions and/or reserved virtual media sessions to the  

 

 

    target device.

The virtual media feature allows the user on the client workstation to map local physical drives, ISo or floppy image files as virtual 

drives on a target device. You can have one virtual CD drive and one virtual mass storage device mapped concurrently. A CD drive or 

disk image file (ISo CD image file) is mapped as a virtual CD drive. A floppy drive (or floppy image file), USB memory device or other 

media type is mapped as a virtual mass storage device.

Q. will the new 3.0 version of the VCS software work with my existing RCM’s too?

A. Yes, IBM Virtual Console Software version 3.0 is backwards compatible.

Q. will the GCM2, GCM4, or LCM2, support the existing cables I use with my RCM and LCM?

A. Yes, the GCM2, GCM4, and LCM2 support the UCo and KCo with the addition of the VCo (Virtual Media Conversion option). 

  The VCo is not supported by the RCM.

Q. how many concurrent users will the GCM2, GCM4, or LCM2 support?

A.  GCM2 – 3 concurrent users--2 remote users via VCS and 1 local user.

     GCM4 – 4 concurrent users--3 remote users via VCS and 1 local user or 4 remote users via VCS.

   LCM2 – 2 concurrent users--local only.

Q. what are the differences between and LCM and an LCM2?

A. The LCM2 supports all the same functions that the LCM supports with the addition of an addition local user port, support for local    

  USB Keyboard and Mouse, and support for Virtual Media.

Q. what are the differences between the GCM2, GCM4, and the RCM?

A. The GCM2 and GCM4 support all the same functionality of the RCM with the addition of 4 remote users (GCM4), Local USB   

 

  Keyboard and Mouse, and support for Virtual Media.

Q. what are some of the differences between the current version of VCS and the new 3.0 version?

A. Some of the key differences are:

  Remote Virtual Media

  Additional Session Types such as Stealth mode and Share mode.

  New Connections Status Indicators.

  New Session options Tab

For details information on these features and more, please see the IBM Virtual Console Software Installation and User Guide.

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Страница 1: ...t the rack Compelling reasons to buy a KVM solution from IBM IBM KVM products have an intuitive graphical user interface GUI that makes switching between connected systems simple and easy IBM KVM prod...

Страница 2: ...is used to establish an Ethernet connection or directly through a local port The IP based appliance gives you target device control from ANYWHERE in the world You can use the following Conversion Opt...

Страница 3: ...able connec tions between KVM switch ports and managed devices This cable chaining solution allows up to 16 KCOs or UCOs to be chained together OSCAR graphical user interface The appliance uses the OS...

Страница 4: ...Basic GCM configuration Last updated October 2005 4...

Страница 5: ...evice Port Number 4 Type USB 2 0 Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 1 72 in x 17 00 in x 10 98 in 1 U form factor 4 37 cm x 43 18 cm x 27 98 cm Weight 7 3 lbs 3 31 kg without cables Power Supply Heat d...

Страница 6: ...st be connected to the appliance using a VCO cable Chaining Technology IBM s unique cable chaining solution enables users to manage a daisy chain of multiple servers through a single connection to a c...

Страница 7: ...Last updated October 2005 7 Basic LCM2 configuration...

Страница 8: ...5 lb without cables Power supply Heat dissipation 92 BTU Hr Airflow 8 CFM Power consumption 12 5 Watts AC input power 40 Watt maximum AC input voltage rating 100 to 240 V ac Autosensing AC input curre...

Страница 9: ...properly with or without connectivity to the console switch The switch cable enables direct KVM connectivity to servers attached to the console switch The 1x8 console switch has 8 Analog Rack Interfa...

Страница 10: ...monitor and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard Firmware Upgrades You can upgrade the firmware at any time through an update utility to be sure that the console switch system is always running...

Страница 11: ...Last updated October 2005 11 Basic console switch configuration...

Страница 12: ...cm x 27 94 cm 1 U form factor 1 75 in x 17 00 in x 11 00 in Weight 3 6 kg 8 lb without cables Heat Dissipation 92 Btu Hr Airflow 8 CFM Power Consumption 12 5 Watts AC input power 40 Watts maximum AC i...

Страница 13: ...server operations or network resources Intuitive graphical user interface and multi platform support Password protection for access control within the rack environment Firmware upgrades available thro...

Страница 14: ...e or two users to connect to up to 256 servers In a tiered system each ARI port on the main console switch will connect to the Analog Console Interface ACI port on each tiered console switch Each tier...

Страница 15: ...e or other media type is mapped as a virtual mass storage device Q Will the new 3 0 version of the VCS software work with my existing RCM s too A Yes IBM Virtual Console Software version 3 0 is backwa...

Страница 16: ...d An active session icon is visible Exclusive You have exclusive control over the target device During this KVM session the connection to the target device cannot be shared but it can be preempted or...

Страница 17: ...as several different device types that a USB device can identify itself as Based upon the device type the USB device enumerates as the OS will react differently to it To allow enumeration at boot but...

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