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Adding a remote console switch (dell or avocent) – Dell KVM 1081AD/ KVM 2161AD User Manual

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Adding a Remote Console Switch (Dell or
Avocent)

In addition to the Dell Remote Console Switch, the RCS software can also be
used to manage Avocent switches. Therefore, as part of the process of adding a
Remote Console Switch to your RCS software database, you will be prompted
to select the vendor and product type for the switch you want to add. Once a
Remote Console Switch or Avocent switch is added, it appears in the Unit list.
You may either manually add or discover a Remote Console Switch. You may
add a unit with either an IPv4 or an IPv6 address.

To add a new Remote Console Switch with an assigned IP address:

1

Select File - New - Remote Console Switch from the Explorer menu.

-or-

Click the New Remote Console Switch task button. The New Remote
Console Switch Wizard appears.

2

Click Next to continue. The Product Type dialog box appears and prompts
you to select the Remote Console Switch vendor and product.