IBM 17351LX, Installation And User Manual

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Page 6: ...ituations that can be potentially lethal or extremely haz ardous to you A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation Important All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the ...

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Page 9: ...de of a rack 11 Installing the switch horizontally in the 1 U rack mounting space 11 Configuring the Rack Console Switch 12 Daisy chaining Servers 14 Tiering Rack Console Switches 16 Adding Earlier model Switches 18 Configuring Access to the Rack Console Switch System 21 Chapter 3 Using the OSCAR Interface 23 Accessing the OSCAR Interface 23 Hot keys 23 When logging in is required 24 Viewing and S...

Page 10: ... Keyboard and Mouse 44 Configuring Scanning 44 Running System Diagnostics 46 Broadcasting to Servers 48 Configuring the Switch Mode and Share Mode 50 Setting the Language when a Non English Keyboard is Used 51 Setting the Language for the OSCAR interface 52 Chapter 4 Configuring Restricted Access 55 Appendices 59 Appendix A Firmware Upgrades 59 Appendix B Technical Specifications 62 Appendix C Get...

Page 11: ...7 Figure 2 7 IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch example configuration with an earlier model switch 20 Figure 3 1 Login window 24 Figure 3 2 Example Main window with server names configured 25 Figure 3 3 Setup window 29 Figure 3 4 Setup window user 29 Figure 3 5 Names window 31 Figure 3 6 Name modify window 32 Figure 3 7 Devices window 33 Figure 3 8 Device modify window 33 Figure 3 9 Menu window 34 Fig...

Page 12: ...ndow 49 Figure 3 24 Broadcast enable window 50 Figure 3 25 Switch window 51 Figure 3 26 Keyboard window 52 Figure 3 27 Keyboard Warning window 52 Figure 3 28 Language window 53 Figure 4 1 User Setup window 56 Figure 4 2 User Edit window Admin user only 57 Figure 4 3 User Access window 57 Figure A 1 CO Status window 60 Figure A 2 CO Upgrade window 61 ...

Page 13: ...er model switches with support for one level tiering 18 Table 2 3 IBM LCM2 support for two level tiering 19 Table 3 1 Main menu column headings and definitions 25 Table 3 2 OSCAR interface status symbols 26 Table 3 3 OSCAR interface navigation basics 27 Table 3 4 Setup buttons for configuring the switch user access and attached servers 30 Table 3 5 OSCAR interface status flags 35 Table 3 6 Diagnos...

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Page 15: ...access to specified servers The firmware is upgradable through a configuration port The firmware provides support for the following types of intelligent connectors IBM Conversion Options KCO and UCO IBM Console Switch Cables PS 2 and USB Before a server can be attached the server must be connected either to a conversion option CO or to a console switch cable The firmware also supports daisy chaini...

Page 16: ...switch cables is not upgradable The KVM KCO and USB UCO conversion options each have two ARI jacks on the back For daisy chaining one ARI jack can be connected to an ARI port on the rack console switch and the other jack can be connected either to another CO of the same type KCO or UCO or to a terminator plug Up to 16 KCO or UCO conversion options can be connected to a single rack console switch p...

Page 17: ...up to four user accounts and require users to enter a password before accessing the switch restrict access to individual servers and provide further protection with a screen saver After a user defined time the screen saver mode engages and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is entered to reactivate the system Video The rack console switch provides optimal resolutions for analog VG...

Page 18: ...etails You can use the OSCAR interface to upgrade firmware on COs that are connected to the switch See Firmware Upgrades on page 59 for more information Tiering Expansion The IBM Rack Console Switch can be tiered with current and earlier model rack console switches The 1 x 8 IBM Rack Console Switch 17353LX can scale to support up to a total of 128 servers while the 2 x 16 IBM Rack Console Switch 1...

Page 19: ... Figure 1 3 Example rack console switch configuration for 2 x 16 Earlier model switch tiered Console switch cable or CO Rack console switch main Local user B Rack console switch tiered Rack of servers Local user A Critical server ...

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Page 21: ...g brackets Documentation CD Quick Installation Guide 1U filler panel Additional items needed One Phillips screwdriver For each server to be attached or daisy chained One IBM Conversion Option KCO or UCO and one CAT 5 cable or One IBM 3M Console Switch Cable PS 2 or USB For each rack console switch to be tiered you need a CAT 5 cable For each switch to be tiered you need the following One IBM KVM C...

Page 22: ...nsole Switch Installation and User s Guide Safety Precautions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect the system and working environment from potential damage ...

Page 23: ...vider The power cable extension cable or plug is damaged An object has fallen into the product The rack console switch has been exposed to water The rack console switch has been dropped or damaged The rack console switch does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions Keep the rack console switch away from radiators and heat sources Also do not block cooling vents Do not spil...

Page 24: ...ugs Consult a licensed electrician or the power company for site modifications Always follow the local and national wiring rules Mounting the Rack Console Switch Before installing the rack console switch and other components in the rack if not already installed stabilize the rack in a permanent location Install the equipment starting at the bottom of the rack then work to the top Avoid uneven load...

Page 25: ...n apart If the rack has movable side braces refer to the rack documentation for information about relocating side braces if they are not already spaced for this installation Figure 2 1 Rack console switch vertical installation Installing the switch horizontally in the 1 U rack mounting space NOTE The filler panel must be placed in front of the rack when the rack console switch is mounted in the ho...

Page 26: ...wer source Figure 2 3 illustrates one possible configuration for the rack console switch showing a 2 x 16 model As shown keyboards and mice can be connected to either USB ports or PS 2 ports Connections to USB and PS 2 ports can be mixed For example while connecting the same local user station you can connect a PS 2 keyboard and a USB mouse The illustration shows a CO used to connect Server 1 Cons...

Page 27: ...tch 3 When using a console switch cable attach the color coded connectors to the matching colored keyboard monitor and mouse ports on the server 4 When using a CO perform the following steps a Attach the connectors to the server For details see the Quick Installation Guide shipped with the CO Servers 2 16 Local user A ACI port ACI port Local user A ARI ports Configuration port ACI port Local User ...

Page 28: ...vers and then turn on the rack console switch Connecting to local user ports 1 Select and connect a keyboard monitor and mouse to a local user port on the back of the rack console switch On a 2 x 16 rack console switch connect local user A before local user B 2 For a 2 x 16 rack console switch repeat step 1 for the local port labeled B 3 Bundle and label the cables for easy identification Daisy ch...

Page 29: ... a KCO that is con nected to an additional server 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all servers to be daisy chained 6 When you reach the end of the chain attach a terminator to the second RJ 45 connector on the last KCO in the chain 7 Turn on the servers and then turn on the rack console switch Chaining servers with UCOs Figure 2 5 Daisy chaining using UCOs This procedure assumes that you are using one o...

Page 30: ...then be connected to up to 16 servers Only one level of tiering is supported The following table shows possible tiering combinations of the IBM Rack Console Switch with the maximum number of servers in each configuration The example in Figure 2 4 shows the maximum configuration with one 2 x 16 rack console switch tiered under a main 2 x 16 rack console switch enabling the connection of up to 15 pr...

Page 31: ...sole switch to each server as described in Configuring the Rack Console Switch on page 12 2 Connect a keyboard monitor and mouse to local user A ports on the main switch as described in Connecting to local user ports on page 14 Local user A Local user B 2 x 16 only Rack console switch ARI ports 15 primary servers ACI port Tiered secondary rack console switch 16 secondary servers ...

Page 32: ...itch into an existing configuration Each ARI port on the main switch can accommodate up to 16 servers See the following tables for earlier model switches compatible with the IBM Rack Console Switch and IBM Console Switch Table 2 2 Earlier model switches with support for one level tiering Primary Switch Secondary Switch Maximum Servers IBM 1 x 8 Console Switch IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch IBM NetB...

Page 33: ... as shown in the following table Table 2 3 IBM LCM2 support for two level tiering Primary Switch Secondary Switch Tertiary Switch Maximum Servers IBM LCM2 IBM LCM2 IBM 1 x 8 Console Switch IBM 1 x 8 Rack Console Switch 512 IBM LCM2 IBM LCM2 IBM 2 x 16 Console Switch IBM 2 x 16 Rack Console Switch 1024 ...

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Page 35: ... of a CAT 5 cable into the CO 4 Connect the RJ 45 connector on the free end of the CAT 5 cable to an ARI port on the current model rack console switch 5 Connect servers to the earlier model switch according to the instructions included with that switch 6 Power cycle the earlier model switch to enable its local port to recognize the switch cable or CO 7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 for all earlier model swi...

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Page 37: ...s assigned to a regular user account the user can log in by entering a username and leaving the password field blank If a password is assigned the regular user enters both the username and password The administrator always needs to enter the Admin username and a password Both the Admin user and regular users can change their own passwords The Admin user can change the password of any other user Ho...

Page 38: ...k 5 Click OK The Main window opens When logging in is required Once any type of user is logged in the user s session continues until the user logs out even if the user exits the OSCAR interface IMPORTANT Logging out is necessary to prevent unauthorized access to servers and to allow others to access the rack console switch Logging out of the rack console switch 1 Go to Main Commands 2 Click the Lo...

Page 39: ... to which the server is connected When a tiered switch is connected a hyphenated number is used The first part of the number indicates the number of the ARI port on the main switch to which the tiered switch is connected After a hyphen the second part of the number indicates the ARI port on the tiered switch to which the server is connected For example in Figure 3 2 the port number 04 03 on the en...

Page 40: ...splay order of the server list is by port the Port button is selected type the port number and press Enter Table 3 2 OSCAR interface status symbols Symbol Description The CO or console switch cable is online green circle The CO or console switch cable is offline or is not operating properly red X The server is tiered through a rack console switch The server and the rack console switch are online a...

Page 41: ...can switch to another server before the OSCAR interface displays 1 Access the OSCAR interface Main window If needed see Accessing the rack console switch on page 23 2 Make sure a screen delay time is set If needed see Configuring a screen delay time on page 34 3 If the server list is sorted by the port number the Port button is selected type the port number and press Enter or If the list is sorted...

Page 42: ... OSCAR interface Print Screen Backspace Toggles back to the previous selection Print Screen Alt 0 Immediately disconnects the user from a server no server is selected The Status flag displays Free This only applies to the 0 zero on the keyboard and not the keypad Print Screen Pause Immediately turns on screen saver mode when screen saver is enabled and prevents access to that specific console if i...

Page 43: ...ess to a local user station connected to the rack console switch can perform configuration from the Setup window within the OSCAR interface Figure 3 3 Setup window If the Admin account is configured a regular user s access to configuration windows from the Setup window is restricted Figure 3 4 Setup window user ...

Page 44: ... actions Scan Set up a custom scan pattern for up to 16 servers Security Set passwords to restrict server access or Enable the screen saver Devices Identify the appropriate number of ports on an attached tiered switch Names Identify servers by unique names If a server has not been assigned a name default names are assigned If the server is connected by means of a CO the eID number is shown as the ...

Page 45: ...es not appear in the Names list Accessing the Names window 1 Access the Setup window If needed see Accessing the Setup window on page 30 2 Click Setup Names The Names window opens Figure 3 5 Names window NOTE If configuration of a server changes the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is com...

Page 46: ...fying the number of ports on a tiered switch The rack console switch automatically discovers tiered switches but you need to specify the number of ports on the tiered switch through the Devices window When a tiered switch is attached instead of a server the Type category displays an abbreviation of the switch type for example Sw 8 When a tiered switch is selected from the list the Modify button di...

Page 47: ...he tiered switch and click OK If the number of ports on the tiered switch is not listed click Other and type a port number between 4 and 24 6 Click OK 7 Repeat steps 3 5 for each tiered switch 8 Click OK in the Devices window to save the changes or Click X or press Esc to exit the window without saving changes NOTE Changes made in the Device Modify window are not saved until you click OK in the De...

Page 48: ... Menu window Configuring the hot key sequence for launching the OSCAR interface or the login window 1 Access the Menu window If needed see Accessing the Menu window on page 34 2 Select the desired hot key sequence Unchecking all boxes leaves Print Screen as the default 3 Click OK in the Menu window to save the changes or Click X or press Esc to exit the window without saving changes Configuring a ...

Page 49: ... desktop and shows the name or the port number of the selected server or the status of the selected port Use the Flag window to configure the flag to display by server name or port number or to change the flag s color opacity display time or location on the desktop Accessing the Flag window 1 Access the Setup window If needed see Accessing the Setup window on page 30 2 Click Setup Flag The Flag wi...

Page 50: ...Color area 5 In the Display Mode area select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop through the flag 6 To position the status flag on the desktop a Click Set Position to gain access to the Set Position window b Left click the title bar and drag to the desired location c Right click to return to the Flag window Figure 3 11 Set position window NOTE Changes made to the...

Page 51: ... move the mouse If passwords are required you may need to type in a password to continue Accessing the Security window 1 Access the Setup window If needed see Accessing the Setup window on page 30 2 Click Setup Security The Security window opens Figure 3 12 Security window NOTE Figure 3 12 is the security window that displays for all users when restricted access is not configured When access is re...

Page 52: ...can be up to 12 characters Valid characters are A to Z a to z 0 to 9 space and hyphen 5 In the Repeat field type the password again 6 Click OK in the Security window to save the changes or Click X or press Esc to exit the window without saving changes NOTE If you are an administrator and you lose or forget the Admin password call technical support See Appendix C Technical Support for contact infor...

Page 53: ...hen click OK Removing password protection NOTE If the Security window displays as shown in Figure 3 13 this procedure removes the password for a regular user If the Security window displays as shown in Figure 3 12 the procedure removed the password for the Admin user and enables unrestricted access by anyone with physical access to a local user station 1 Access the Security window If needed see Ac...

Page 54: ...the Commands window that displays for only the admin user when restricted access is configured and for all users when access is not restricted Figure 3 14 Commands window When access is restricted regular user only have access to the Display Versions Device Reset and Log Out buttons as shown in Figure 3 15 Figure 3 15 Commands window user Accessing the Commands window 1 Access the OSCAR interface ...

Page 55: ... rack console switch and to decommission a CO NOTE For optimum performance and ability to use all the latest features keep all firmware current as described in Appendix A Firmware Upgrades Accessing the Versions window and viewing rack console switch hardware and firmware versions 1 Access the Commands window If needed see Accessing the Commands window on page 40 2 Click Commands Display Versions ...

Page 56: ...hardware and firmware versions of the connector used to attach the selected server Figure 3 18 Target Version window NOTE The Load Firmware button only opens if a server connected with a CO is selected If restricted access is configured the Load Firmware button does not appear for regular users because only the Admin user can upgrade firmware 5 Click the Load Firmware button The CO Load window ope...

Page 57: ...ersions The Version window opens 3 Click Target The Target Selection window opens 4 Click the name of a server that is connected to the rack console switch with a CO 5 Click the Decommission button 6 Click OK 7 Click X or press Esc to close the Target Selection window Resetting a console switch cable NOTE If a tiered switch is not recognized you can use the Reset button to reset a PS 2 console swi...

Page 58: ...s the Commands window If needed see Accessing the Commands window on page 40 2 Click Device Reset A message window opens requesting that you confirm the reset 3 Click OK A message window opens indicating that the mouse and keyboard are reset 4 Click X or press Esc to close the message window Configuring Scanning In scan mode the rack console switch automatically scans from port to port server to s...

Page 59: ... moves to the next server in the sequence 4 Click OK in the Scan window to save the changes or Click X or press Esc to exit without saving the changes Removing a server from the scan list 1 Access the Setup Scan window as described in the previous procedure 2 Clear the check box next to the server to be removed or Double click on the name or port of the server or Click the Clear button to remove a...

Page 60: ... at the currently selected server or Press Print Screen The Main window opens 2 Click Commands The Commands window opens 3 Clear the Scan Enable check box 4 Click X to close the Commands window Running System Diagnostics You can validate the integrity of your system through the Run Diagnostics command on the Commands window This command checks the main board functional subsystems memory communicat...

Page 61: ...he condition of the main board RAM Firmware CRCs Reports on the condition of the main board RAM Comm Interfaces Validates the current firmware images stored in the system s Flash Switch Controller test Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible and functional Local Video Indicates the condition of the local video monitor On line Targets Indicates the total number of currently connected an...

Page 62: ... symbol displays The test is com plete when the last test s symbol displays Broadcasting to Servers A user can simultaneously control more than one server in a system to make sure that all selected servers receive identical input You can choose to broadcast movements of keystrokes and mouse movements independently You can broadcast to up to 16 servers at a time one server per ARI port Accessing th...

Page 63: ...reens Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve broadcasting mouse movements to multiple systems can have unpredictable results Configuring broadcasting to selected servers 1 Access the Broadcast window If needed see Accessing the Broadcast window on page 48 2 Select either one or both of the keyboard and mouse check boxes for the servers that are to receive the broadcast command...

Page 64: ...it the Commands window Configuring the Switch Mode and Share Mode You can use the Switch window to set one of the two following Switch modes Preemptive the default setting enables the other user to select any server at any time a request from the other user disconnects the current user without warning Cooperative maintain the current user connection the current user is not disconnected if the othe...

Page 65: ...in seconds 4 Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup window or Click X or press Esc to exit without saving the settings Setting the Language when a Non English Keyboard is Used Use the Keyboard window to set the keyboard language when a non English keyboard is connected to a local user station and servers with USB ports are connected to the switch Setting the keyboard language 1 Acce...

Page 66: ...ard Warning window 4 Click OK to change the keyboard language and return to the Setup window or Click X or press Esc to exit without changing the keyboard language Setting the Language for the OSCAR interface You can use the Language window to configure the language used by the OSCAR interface Selecting a language 1 Access the Setup window If needed see Accessing the Setup window on page 30 ...

Page 67: ... Language The Language window displays Figure 3 28 Language window 3 Select the desired language 4 Click OK to change the OSCAR interface language and return to the Setup window or Click X or press Esc to exit without changing the keyboard language ...

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Page 69: ... following tasks to be completed as described in this section Enabling of up to four user accounts configuration of optional user passwords and configura tion of authorizations for server access Configuring of a password for the administrator account named Admin NOTE When you configure user accounts and set the Admin password the OSCAR interface assumes you are logged in as Admin from that point u...

Page 70: ...isabling user accounts 1 Access the Security window If needed see Accessing the Security window on page 37 2 To enable user accounts click the Enable User Account checkbox 3 To disable user accounts click to uncheck the Enable User Account checkbox 4 Click OK to save the changes or Click X or press Esc to exit the window without saving changes Configuring a user 1 Make sure that the Enable User Ac...

Page 71: ...yping the password in the Repeat Password field Passwords must be between 5 to 12 characters and must contain at least one number and one alpha character c Click OK to save the changes or Click X or press Esc to exit the window without saving changes 5 To configure server access for the selected user click Access The User Access window opens Figure 4 3 User Access window a To assign all servers to...

Page 72: ...Clear All button d Click OK to save the changes or Click X or press Esc to exit the window without saving changes 6 To restore the selected user account to the default state default name no password no server access click Delete 7 Click OK on the User Setup screen to save changes or click X or press Esc to exit the window without saving changes ...

Page 73: ...Windows XP Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 Available serial port COM port on the computer Standard serial cable connecting the female serial configuration port on the rack console switch with the computer s COM port Upgrading rack console switch firmware 1 Connect a standard serial cable to a COM port on the computer and to the configuration port on the back panel of the rack co...

Page 74: ...uffers are selected and the receive buffer is set to High ATTENTION While upgrading do not use the computer for anything else or switch between windows Close any other open windows If the upgrade was unsuccessful such as could occur with a power outage repeat the procedure Upgrading firmware on COs Firmware for the COs is packaged with the rack console switch firmware Use OSCAR to make sure the co...

Page 75: ... by checking the Auto upgrade box in the CO Status window 3 Click the checkbox next to one or more CO types 4 Click Upgrade The CO Upgrade window displays Figure A 2 CO Upgrade window 5 Click OK in the CO Upgrade window to save the changes or Click X or press Esc to exit the window without saving changes ...

Page 76: ...ors 2 PS 2 MiniDIN 6 2 USB Type A 1 HD15 Dimensions Dimensions H x W x D 4 45 cm x 43 18 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 input voltage rating 100 to 240 V ac Autosensing AC input current rating 0 5 A AC input cable 18 AWG three wire ...

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Page 84: ...ions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis de conformité à la réglementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la n...

Page 85: ...h licensed communication equipment Attention This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement ...

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Page 87: ... the number on a tiered switch 32 authorizations for server access configuring 55 B broadcasting configuring 49 C CAT 5 cables built into console switch cables 2 for attaching COs and attaching or daisy chaining servers 7 for attaching COs and tiering switches 7 for connecting servers to COs 14 for simplified cable management 1 for tiering switches 7 chaining servers with KCOs 14 with UCOs 15 Clas...

Page 88: ...rvers support by 1 x 8 and 2 x 16 models 2 using KCOs 14 using UCOs 15 device types assigning 32 Diag Warning message 47 48 diagnostic tests details table 47 Documentation CD 7 E earlier model switches tiering with 4 electronic emission Class A notice 70 Enable User Account checkbox requirement for configuring users 56 requirement for logging out current users 28 F FCC Class A notice 70 firmware c...

Page 89: ...CC Class A 70 O OSCAR interface defined 1 using 23 53 accessing 23 capabilities 3 configuring restricted access 55 hot keys for accessing 27 language configuring 52 navigation basics 27 status flags 35 OSCAR interface windows Broadcast 49 closing 28 CO Load 42 CO Upgrade 61 Commands 40 Device 32 Diagnostics 46 Keyboard 51 Keyboard Warning 52 Language 52 Login 24 Main 23 25 26 See also Main window ...

Page 90: ...nfiguring 55 viewing and selecting servers 24 resetting keyboard and mouse 44 restricting access overview 23 configuring 55 effects on the Commands window 40 effects on the Main window 24 effects on the Security window 37 effects on the Target Version window 42 OSCAR interface access 23 Run Diagnostics button 46 S scan list adding servers to 44 removing all servers from 45 removing servers from 45...

Page 91: ...guring the number of ports 32 multiple current models 16 specifying the number of ports 32 trademarks 67 turning off screen saver 39 U UCOs ARI jacks 2 daisy chaining with 15 requirements for installation 7 support 1 United States electronic emission Class A notice 70 United States FCC Class A notice 70 update utility 59 USB console switch cable support 1 USB conversion options See UCOs usernames ...

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