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IBM 17351GX Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 Local 2x8 Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide For 1735-1GX...
  • Page 3 Local 2x8 Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C ON T E N T S Table of Contents List of Figures ......................... ix List of Tables ........................xi Chapter 1: Product overview ..................1 Glossary ............................. 1 Features and benefits......................... 1 Intelligent cables.........................
  • Page 10 viii Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Connecting local virtual media......................22 Configuring the appliance and the OSCAR interface..............23 Assigning target device names....................24 Assigning device types ......................25 Changing the display behavior....................26 Selecting display language ....................... 27 Controlling the status flag ......................

  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    LIST OF FIGU RES List of Figures Figure 1.1: LCM2 appliance ......................1 Figure 1.2: Examples of CO cables....................2 Figure 1.3: Example of an LCM2 appliance configuration .............. 4 Figure 2.1: Appliance vertical installation..................9 Figure 2.2: Appliance horizontal installation ................. 10 Figure 2.3: Basic LCM2 appliance configuration................
  • Page 12 Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: List Of Tables

    LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 3.1: OSCAR interface status symbols ..................20 Table 3.2: OSCAR interface navigation basics ................21 Table 3.3: Setup features to manage routine tasks for the target devices ........23 Table 3.4: OSCAR interface status flags ..................28 Table 3.5: Commands to manage routine tasks for the target device ..........
  • Page 14 Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    - a USB media device that can be attached to the appliance and made available to any target device that is connected to the appliance Features and benefits ® On-screen management through the OSCAR for IBM graphical user interface provides easy system configuration and target device selection. Figure 1.1: LCM2 appliance...

  • Page 16: Intelligent Cables

    • IBM 1.5 M KVM Conversion Option (KCO) - PS/2 and VGA connectors • IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option (VCO) - USB2 and VGA connectors, required for virtual media connections • IBM USB Conversion Option (UCO) - USB and VGA connectors...

  • Page 17: Oscar Graphical User Interface

    Chapter 1: Product overview OSCAR graphical user interface The LCM2 appliance uses the OSCAR interface, which has menus to configure the switching system and select computers. You can list target devices by unique name, eID (electronic ID), or port number. Security Use the OSCAR interface to protect the switching system with a screen saver password.

  • Page 18: Figure 1.3: Example Of An Lcm2 Appliance Configuration

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide LCM2 appliance (tiered) Earlier-model appliance Rack of target devices (tiered) CO cable Critical target device Local user LCM2 appliance (main) Local user Figure 1.3: Example of an LCM2 appliance configuration...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installation

    CHAPTER Installation Required items Before you install the appliance, make sure that you have all the required items. The following items come with the LCM2 appliance: • Power cord • One serial cable • Rack-mounting brackets • Documentation CD • Quick Installation Guide •...

  • Page 20: Safety Precautions

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Safety precautions Observe the following guidelines to safely operate the equipment.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Installation General • Observe and follow service markings. • Do not service any appliance except as explained in the appliance documentation. • Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt might expose you to electrical shock. Components inside these compartments must be only serviced by a trained service technician.

  • Page 22: Rack Mounting The Appliance

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide • Be sure that the monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power that is available in the current location. • Use only power cables that are provided with the appliance. •...

  • Page 23: Installing The Appliance Vertically In The Side Of A Rack

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the appliance vertically in the side of a rack To install the appliance vertically, complete the following steps: Remove the screws that are on each side of the appliance. Line up the small holes of the L-shaped brackets with the screw holes in the appliance. With a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the mounting brackets to the appliance using two 8/32 in.

  • Page 24: Installing The Lcm2 Appliance

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide screws through the slots in the mounting bracket and the holes in the mounting rail, then into the cage nuts or clip nuts. Figure 2.2: Appliance horizontal installation Installing the LCM2 appliance Connect the supplied power cord into the rear of the appliance and then into a power source. Figure 2.3 on page 11 illustrates one possible configuration for the LCM2 appliance.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Co Cable To Each Target Device

    Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Power cord Configuration port ACI port ARI ports Local user Target device CO cables Target device Figure 2.3: Basic LCM2 appliance configuration Connecting a CO cable to each target device To connect a CO cable to a target device, complete the following steps: Attach the color-coded connectors of the CO cable to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the first target device that you connect to the appliance.

  • Page 26: Connecting Local Peripheral Devices

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide If you are chaining multiple CO cables or target devices, see “Chaining target devices with CO cables” on page 16 for more information. Connecting local peripheral devices The LCM2 appliance provides two sets of ports for local users. To connect local peripheral devices to these ports, complete the following steps: Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the first set of color-coded ports on the rear of the appliance.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation device list in the OSCAR interface. However, if you are tiering an earlier-model appliance, the list of appliances in the OSCAR interface will display both the primary appliance port number and the secondary or tertiary appliance port number. See “Adding earlier-model appliances” on page 15 for more information.

  • Page 28: Figure 2.4: Lcm2 Appliance Configuration With Tiered Appliances

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Local user A Local user B LCM2 appliance (main) ARI ports Primary target devices LCM2 appliance (tiered) ACI port Secondary target devices LCM2 appliance (tiered) ACI port Tertiary target devices Figure 2.4: LCM2 appliance configuration with tiered appliances...

  • Page 29: Adding Earlier-Model Appliances

    Earlier-model appliances include: • IBM NetBAY 1x4 Console Switch • IBM NetBAY 2x8 Console Switch • IBM NetBAY ACT Remote Console Manager • IBM NetBAY ACT Local Console Manager • IBM 1x8 Console Switch • IBM 2x16 Console Switch Local user...

  • Page 30: Chaining Target Devices With Co Cables

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide To attach an earlier-model appliance to the LCM2 appliance, complete the following steps: Mount the earlier-model appliance into the rack according to the instructions that are included with that device. Either attach the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors of the CO cable to the local port on the tiered appliance and attach one end of a Cat5 cable to the end of the CO cable, or attach one end of a Cat5 cable directly to the ACI port of the tiered appliance.

  • Page 31: Setting Up The Lcm2 Appliance

    Chapter 2: Installation Attach one end of the Cat5 cable to the second RJ-45 connector on the UCO cable for the first target device. Attach the other end of this cable to the first RJ-45 connector of the UCO cable for the second target device.
  • Page 32 Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Basic Operations

    CHAPTER Basic operations Controlling the switching system from the analog user ports The LCM2 appliance has USB keyboard and mouse ports on the rear panel that you can use to connect a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct analog access. The appliance uses the OSCAR interface, which has menus to configure the switching system and select target devices.

  • Page 34: Connecting A User To A Target Device

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide The Port column indicates the ARI port to which each target device is connected. If an earlier- model appliance is connected to an LCM2 appliance, the ARI port number is shown first, followed by the number of the appliance port to which the target device is connected.

  • Page 35: Using The Oscar Interface

    Chapter 3: Basic operations • In the Main window, double-click the target device name, eID number, or port number. • Type the port number, and press Enter. • Type the first few characters of the target device name or eID number, and press Enter. You can toggle between two selected target devices.

  • Page 36: Connecting Local Virtual Media

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Table 3.2: OSCAR interface navigation basics (Continued) Key, key combination, or Result mouse action Completes a switch in the Main window and exits the OSCAR interface. Enter Click on an editable field to select the text for editing and enable the Left and Right arrow keys to move the cursor.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Appliance And The Oscar Interface

    Chapter 3: Basic operations • Reserve - Select this check box to specify that the virtual media connection can be accessed only by your user name and that no other user can connect to that target device. If both Locked and Reserved are selected, the session will be reserved. •...

  • Page 38: Assigning Target Device Names

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Table 3.3: Setup features to manage routine tasks for the target devices (Continued) Option Purpose Devices Specify the number of ports that are on the attached tiered appliance. Names Assign a unique name to each target device. Keyboard Specify the keyboard country code.

  • Page 39: Assigning Device Types

    The LCM2 appliance automatically discovers tiered appliances, but you must specify the number of ports on the tiered appliance through the Devices window. IBM Console Switches and other earlier-model appliances are listed in the Type category for the tiered appliance. When you select a configurable appliance from the list, the Modify button becomes available, so you can assign it the correct number of ports.

  • Page 40: Changing The Display Behavior

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Figure 3.4: Device Modify window Select or type the number of ports that are supported by the tiered appliance and click OK. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each port for which you want to assign a device type. Click OK in the Devices window to save settings.

  • Page 41: Selecting Display Language

    Chapter 3: Basic operations • Select Port to list the target devices numerically by port number. Click OK. To select a key combination to start the OSCAR interface, complete the following steps: In the Invoke OSCAR section, select which key combinations you want to use to start the OSCAR interface, then press your selected combination.

  • Page 42: Setting The Keyboard Country Code

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide all the time, and where the flag is displayed on the desktop. The following table shows examples of status flags. Table 3.4: OSCAR interface status flags Flag Description Flag type by name. Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems. Flag type by eID number.

  • Page 43: Setting Appliance Security

    Chapter 3: Basic operations If multiple keyboards are connected to the local port, they must be of the same type (PC or Mac) and of the same language. Issues might arise when you use the US keyboard country code with a keyboard of another country. For example, the Z key on a US keyboard is in the same location as the Y key on a German keyboard.
  • Page 44 Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Click Setup > Security. If a password is set, the Password window opens. Type the password and click OK. Select the Enable Screen Saver check box. In the Inactivity Time field, type the number of seconds (1 through 99) that must elapse before the screen saver starts.

  • Page 45: Managing Target Device Tasks Using The Oscar Interface

    Chapter 3: Basic operations Managing target device tasks using the OSCAR interface From the Commands window, you can manage the switching system and user connections, enable the Scan and Broadcast modes, and update the firmware. Table 3.5: Commands to manage routine tasks for the target device Feature Purpose CO Status...

  • Page 46: Displaying Version Information

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Displaying version information You can use the OSCAR interface to view the versions of the LCM2 appliance and the CO cable firmware. For more information, see “Appendix A” beginning on page 45. To view version information, complete the following steps: Press Print Screen.

  • Page 47: Viewing The Display Configuration

    Chapter 3: Basic operations Figure 3.10: Upgrade window To upgrade firmware, complete the following steps: Press Print Screen. The Main window opens. Click Commands > Display Versions > Upgrade. The Upgrade window opens. Click Upgrade. A Warning window opens. Clicking OK opens the Upgrade Process window. The progress of the upgrade is indicated in the Programmed field.

  • Page 48: Resetting The Keyboard And Mouse

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Figure 3.11: User Status window To view current user connections, click Commands > User Status. The User Status window opens. To disconnect a user, complete the following steps: From the User Status window, click the letter that corresponds to the user to disconnect. The Disconnect window opens.

  • Page 49: Scanning The Switching System

    Chapter 3: Basic operations A message is displayed stating that the mouse and keyboard are reset. Complete one of the following steps: • Click OK to close the message field. • Click X or press Escape to exit without sending a Reset command to the mouse and keyboard.

  • Page 50: Running Switching System Diagnostics

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide To remove a target device from the scan list, complete the following steps: To select a target device to be removed from the scan list, complete one of the following steps: • In the Scan window, clear the check box next to the target device to be removed. •...

  • Page 51: Figure 3.14: Diagnostics Window

    Chapter 3: Basic operations The Diagnostics window opens. The top section of the window opens the hardware tests. The bottom portion divides the tested CO cables into three categories: On-line, Offline or Suspect. CO cables might be listed as offline while being upgraded. Figure 3.14: Diagnostics window Next to each item that will be tested, you will see a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol to the left of each item as that test finishes.

  • Page 52: Broadcasting To Target Devices

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Broadcasting to target devices The analog user can simultaneously control more than one target device in a switching system to ensure that all selected target devices receive identical input. You can choose to independently broadcast keystrokes or mouse movements.

  • Page 53: Setting The Connection Mode

    Chapter 3: Basic operations Setting the connection mode Connections between the user and target devices can be preemptive or cooperative with the other user. A preemptive connection between the user and a target device is disconnected, without warning, if the other user selects the same target device. A cooperative connection enables the user to maintain the connection to a target device if another user selects the same target device.
  • Page 54 Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Computer Terminal Operations

    CHAPTER Computer terminal operations The Console menu Each appliance can be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface accessed through the configuration port on the rear of the appliance. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or computer running terminal emulation software. Network configuration To configure network settings using the Console menu, complete the following steps: When you turn on the appliance, the appliance initializes for approximately one minute.

  • Page 56: Other Console Main Menu Options

    Global Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Type 1 and press Enter to set the network speed. You should set the connection manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature. After pressing Enter, you are returned to the Network Configuration menu. Type 2 and press Enter to specify whether you are using a static or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) address.

  • Page 57: Reset Appliance

    Chapter 4: Computer terminal operations Reset Appliance You can use this menu option to initiate a soft reset of the appliance. Exit This menu selection will return you to the ready prompt.
  • Page 58 Global Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendixes

    Firmware update To upload a new flash file, complete the following steps: Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and download the latest flash firmware. Save the flash upgrade file to the correct directory on the TFTP target device. Connect a computer running terminal emulation software to the configuration port on the rear panel of the appliance using the supplied straight serial cable.The terminal should be set to...

  • Page 60: Figure A.1: Co Status Window

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide To simultaneously upgrade multiple CO cables, complete the following steps: Press Print Screen. The Main window opens. Click Commands > CO Status. The CO Status window opens. Figure A.1: CO Status window Click one or more types of modules to upgrade. Click Upgrade. The CO Upgrade window opens.

  • Page 61: Repairing Damaged Firmware

    Appendixes NOTE: During an upgrade, the CO cable status indicator in the Main window is yellow. The CO cable is unavailable while an upgrade is in progress. When an upgrade is initiated, any current connection to the target device through the CO cable is terminated. Repairing damaged firmware In the rare case that the firmware is damaged after a firmware upgrade (which might happen if the appliance is turned off and turned on during the upgrade process), the appliance will remain in boot...

  • Page 62: Appendix B: Virtual Media

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Appendix B: Virtual media Virtual media and USB 2.0 constraints The virtual media feature of LCM2 appliances enables you to connect to the USB port of an attached computer. With this feature, a user located at the appliance or using the remote software can access a local USB storage device, such as a USB CD drive, diskette drive, or flash drive, from an attached computer.

  • Page 63: Virtual Media Restrictions

    Appendixes If the target device will not boot, connect the USB CD drive to a USB port on the target device and reboot the target device. If the target device successfully boots from the CD drive, the BIOS is not supporting booting from a composite USB 2.0 device. Check the support Web site from the target device manufacturer to determine if a later BIOS is available that might support booting from a composite USB 2.0 device.

  • Page 64: Appendix C: Utp Cabling

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Appendix C: UTP cabling The following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of connection media. The performance of a switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly installed or maintained cabling can diminish system performance.This appendix is for information purposes only.
  • Page 65 Appendixes Cabling installation, maintenance, and safety tips The following is a list of important safety considerations that should be reviewed prior to installing or maintaining the cables: • Keep all Cat5 runs to a maximum of 10 meters each. • Maintain the twists of the pairs all the way to the point of termination, or no more that one-half inch untwisted.

  • Page 66: Appendix D: Technical Specifications

    Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Appendix D: Technical specifications Table D.1: Product specifications LCM2 appliance product specifications Target device ports Number 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...
  • Page 67 Appendixes Table D.1: Product specifications (Continued) LCM2 appliance product specifications AC-input 0.5 A current rating AC-input cable 18 AWG three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320 receptacle on the power supply end and a country or region dependent connector on the power resource end AC-frequency 50 to 60 HZ Ambient atmospheric condition ratings...

  • Page 68: Appendix E: Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, ®...

  • Page 69: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Appendixes Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM eServer and IntelliStation systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM xSeries and BladeCenter information is http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/intellistation/.

  • Page 70: Appendix F: Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 71: Important Notes

    ServerProven, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties. IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM.

  • Page 72: Product Recycling And Disposal

    (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on IBM product recycling offerings can be found on IBM’s Internet site at http://www.ibm.com/...

  • Page 73: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 74 Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement...

  • Page 75: Index

    INDE X Index connection mode changing 39 access Console menu 41 OSCAR interface Commands window 31 appliance damaged firmware 47 rack mounting 8 Device Modify window 26 tiering 9 Devices window 25 appliance security 29 disconnect appliance window 39 user 34 ARI port 20 users 31, 34 window 34...
  • Page 76 Local Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide Menu window 26 scan enable 31 Scan window 35 Names window 24 scanning system 35 network speed 42 setting password 30 Setup window 23 SVGA video 3 operation modes 3 system diagnostics 36 OSCAR interface 2, 19 Commands window 31 target device status 20...
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