Dell 2161DS - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
1 Product Overview
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SIP Intelligent Cabling
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Interoperability with Avocent® AVRIQ Intelligent Cabling
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Access Via Network Connection
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Point and Click Control With the Remote Console Switch Software
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Interoperability with Avocent A1000R/A2000R Switches
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Safety Precautions
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General
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Rack Mounting of Systems
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LAN Options
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2 Installation
Getting Started
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Verification of Ethernet/Computer Connections
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Setting Up Your Network
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Rack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch
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Installing the 2161DS Console Switch Unit
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Video Optimization
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Mouse Acceleration
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Connecting a SIP
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Adding a PEM (Optional)
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Adding a Cascade Switch (Optional)
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Connecting to the Network
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Installing Remote Console Switch Software
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Adding Servers
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3 Analog Port Operation
Controlling Your System at the Analog Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers
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