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NOTE: The default iKVM firmware image name is ikvm.bin. However, the iKVM firmware image
name can be renamed. If you are unable to locate ikvm.bin, verify if another user has renamed
the file.
6. Click Update. A dialog box prompts you to confirm the action.
7. Click Yes to continue.
When the update is complete, the iKVM resets.
Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From A Digital KVM Switch
The iKVM module may also be tiered from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS-2 or 4161DS, or a
supported Avocent digital KVM switch. Many switches may be tiered without the need for a Server
Interface Pod (SIP).
The cabling requirements for various external digital KVM switches are as follows:
• Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS, 2161DS-2, 2321DS (version 1.3.40.0 or later) or Avocent DSR
x02x (except 1024), x03x (version 3.6 or later): Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable
• Avocent DSR 800, x16x, x010, 1024: Avocent USB SIP (DSRIQ-USB) with Cat 5 cable
To tier the iKVM module from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS console switch:
• If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM , connect a Cat 5 (or newer) cable to the
RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVM module. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the
external switch.
• If the switch requires a USB SIP, connect an Avocent USB SIP to the iKVM, then connect a Cat 5 (or
newer) cable to the SIP. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.
Once the KVM switch is connected, the server modules are displayed in OSCAR.
NOTE: You must also re-synchronize the server list from the Remote Console Switch software to
view the list of blades.
Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From An Analog KVM Switch
The Avocent iKVM switch can be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as
well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. Many switches may be tiered without the need for a SIP.
The cabling requirements for specific external switches are as follows:
• Dell PowerConnect 180AS, 2160AS (version 1.0.3.2 or later) or Avocent Autoview 2020, 2030 (version
1.6.0.4 or later): Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable
• Avocent Autoview 1400, 1500, 2000, 1415, 1515, 2015u: Avocent USB SIP (DSRIQ-USB) required with
Cat 5 cable
Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch, you must set the display in slot order,
and set the Screen Delay Time to 1 or more seconds:
1. Press <Prnt Scrn> to launch the iKVM Switch OSCAR.
2. Click Setup → Menu. The Menu dialog box is displayed.
3. Select Slot to display servers numerically by slot number.
4. Set a screen delay time of at least 1 second.
5. Click OK.
Setting the Screen Delay time to 1 second allows you to soft switch to a server without launching OSCAR.
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