Dell 2161DS-2 Switch User Manual


 
20 Installation
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4 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port
on the back of your Remote Console Switch unit.
5 Repeat steps 2-4 for all servers you wish to attach.
NOTE: Power down the Remote Console Switch unit before servicing. Always disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet. Power down the Remote Console Switch unit before servicing. Always
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
NOTE: In addition to Dell SIPs, the Remote Console Switch may also be connected to devices using
Avocent AVRIQ’s, including Sun and Serial AVRIQ’s Network Configuration Menu.
Figure 2-5. Connecting a SIP
Adding a Cascade Switch
To add a cascade switch (optional):
NOTE: The Remote Console Switch does not support the EL80-DT.
1
Mount the switch into your rack. Locate a CAT 5 cable to connect your Remote Console
Switch unit to the cascade switch (Figure 2-7).
2 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the ARI port on the Console Switch.
3 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the ACI port on the back of your cascade
switch.
USB Connection
PS/2 Connection
CAT 5