IBM 1x8 console switch Decision Maker's Manual

Summary of 1x8 console switch

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    No solution built with ibm server® xseries® servers is complete until the products are brought together using the right kvm switching options. Kvm switching solutions provide access and control of multiple servers from a central console. These switches eliminate extra keyboards, monitors and mice, a...

  • Page 2: Products And Solutions

    Global console manager the ibm® global 2 x 16 console managers (gcm2) and the ibm global 4x16 console manager (gcm4) appliances integrate digital and analog keyboard, video, and mouse (kvm) switching technology with advanced cable management, access for three (2 remote, 1 local) or four (3 remote, 1...

  • Page 3: Key Features And Benefits

    Virtual media the appliance supports virtual media when connected to a vco cable. You can use virtual media support to connect usb media devices to the appliance and make those devices available to any connected gcm2 or gcm4 appliance. Use virtual media to move data between a target device and usb m...

  • Page 4: Basic Gcm Configuration

    Basic gcm configuration last updated october 2005 4.

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications last updated october 2005 5 target device ports number 16 types vco, kco, and uco connectors rj-45 sync types separate horizontal and vertical plug and play ddc2b video resolution 640 x 480 @ 60 hz (local port and remote port minimum) 800 x 600 @ 75 hz 960 x 700 @ 75 hz 1024...

  • Page 6: Local Console Manager 2

    Last updated october 2005 6 the ibm® local 2x8 console manager (lcm2) appliance integrates analog keyboard, video, and mouse (kvm) switching technology with advanced cable management and access for two local simultaneous users. On-screen management through the oscar® for ibm graphical user interface...

  • Page 7: Basic Lcm2 Configuration

    Last updated october 2005 7 basic lcm2 configuration.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Last updated october 2005 8 technical specifications target device ports number 8 cable types vco, kco, and uco connectors rj-45 sync types separate horizontal and vertical plug and play ddc2b video resolution local port maximum 1280 x 1024 @ 75 hz serial port number 1 type serial rs-232 connector d...

  • Page 9: 1X8 Console Switch &

    Last updated october 2005 9 the ibm 1x8 console switch and the ibm 2x16 console switch integrate keyboard, video, and mouse (kvm) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for up to two simultaneous users, and an intuitive user interface. The console switches feature power...

  • Page 10: Key Features And Benefits

    Last updated october 2005 10 cat5 cabling the cat5 switch cables using industry-standard rj45 connectors for secure, quick connections helps dramatically reduce cable clutter at the rack. Oscar graphical user interface the console switch uses the oscar interface, which features intuitive menus to co...

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    Last updated october 2005 11 basic console switch configuration.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Last updated october 2005 12 technical specifications server ports number 8 (1x8 console switch), 16 (2x16 console switch) cable types usb and ps/2 connectors rj-45 sync types separate horizontal and vertical plug and play ddc2b video resolution local port maximum 1280 x 1024 @ 75 hz update port num...

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    Last updated october 2005 13 when shopping for kvm switches, it is important to get the right solution for your needs. The table below should help simplify the decision-making process. Selecting the right ibm kvm solution ibm kvm 1x8 console 2x16 console local console manager global console global c...

  • Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions

    Last updated october 2005 14 1x8 and 2x16 console switches q. What computer platforms do the ibm 1x8 or 2x16 console switches support? A. The switch cables available with the console switch support ps/2 and usb server environments. Using the on-screen configuration and activity reporting (oscar®) gr...

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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 upd...

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    Last updated october 2005 16 q. What is virtual media? A. A usb media device that can be attached to the appliance and made available to any target device that is connected to the appliance. Q. What operating systems can vcs be installed on? A. The following operating systems are supported by the vc...

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    Last updated october 2005 17 a. The vco is a composite usb 2.0 device. If the bios does not support (or supports in a limited fashion) usb 2.0 composite devices, then the vco can not work with it. Q. Why can’t i use a vco to access a computer’s bios when i can hook up a keyboard, mouse, usb cdrom, a...

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    Last updated october 2005 18 for more information world wide web ibm server xseries ibm.Com/servers/eserver/xseries/storage/rack.Html ibm xseries rack configurator ibm.Com/servers/eserver/xseries/library/configtools.Html important notes and trademarks.