Dell KVM 4322DS, 2162DS,

and 1082DS Remote

Console Switch Solution
August 30, 2010
 Solution
Overview

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Introduction to KVM

• A KVM (Keyboard, Video,

Mouse) switch helps server
administrators control
multiple servers using a
single keyboard, monitor,
and mouse.
• A KVM switch helps:
− Conserve space in data centers
− Reduce cable clutter
− Manage servers effectively
− Reduce downtime cost
− Reduce cost for keyboard,
monitor, and mouse

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Overview

• Identify the components of the Dell

KVM solution.
• Describe the tiering process of the
Dell KVM solution.
• Identify the features of the KVM over
IP Console switches.
• Identify the benefits of the KVM over
IP Console switches.

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Components: Overview

• Hardware
− Dell analog KVM console switch
− Dell KVM over IP console switch
• Software
− Dell RCS Console Viewer (GUI)
− On-board Web Interface
• Services
− Installation and Startup
− Hardware Support

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Components: Hardware

• KVM over IP console

switches:
− Combine analog and digital
technologies.
− Provide flexible and scalable
control of data center servers.
− Are also referred to as Remote
Console Switches (RCS) or
digital KVMs.

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Components: Software
• The Dell RCS software is the GUI component of the Dell KVM
solution.
• Using the RCS software application, you can view, control, and
group console switches and servers and network devices attached
to these switches across platforms.

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Components: Services

• Dell Installation and Startup

Services provide complete
installation support.
• Hardware Support Services
provide a single service package
to cover all options in a rack.

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Dell KVM Remote Console Switch

• Enables users to remotely

access multiple servers running
various operating systems.
• Helps manage up to 1,024
servers using a single console,
when tiered with additional Dell
Server Console switches.
• Allows you to install software
and perform upgrades at
remote locations.
• Supports dual power supply and
dual GigE NIC that provides
network failover redundancy.

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Dell Digital KVM Models Specifications

Dell KVM 1082DS 2161DS-2 2162DS 4161DS 4322DS 2321DS

Server Ports 8 16 16 16 32 32
Local Users+ 2 1 2 1 2 1
Remote Users 1 2 2 4 4 2
Ethernet Ports 2 1 2 1 2 2
Modem Port 1 0 1 0 1 0

Power Mgmt
2 0 2 0 2 2
Ports

Power Supplies 1 1 2 1 2 1

+ Local paths are one VGA video port (head) and the ACI port

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KVM Ports

ARI ports
Local Port (VGA head)
USB 2.0 ports
Serial (Setup) port
ACI port (for tiering)
Modem connection port
PDU management ports
Gigabit Ethernet ports
Power supplies

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Technical Specifications of Dell KVM
Remote Console Switches

Technical Specifications Dell Remote Console Switch

Maximum supported servers 1,024

LAN/WAN access Yes (for management and KVM)

Number of simultaneous users Up to 6

Number of remote IP users Up to 4

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Tiering Console Switches Matrix

Primary console Secondary console

Application
switch switch
Increase number of devices
Dell Analog KVM Dell Analog KVM
available from a single access point

Consolidate local ports of multiple

Dell Analog KVM Dell Digital KVM
KVM over IP switches

Increase number of legacy devices

Dell Digital KVM Dell Analog KVM available from a single remote
access point
Consolidate local ports of multiple
KVM over IP Switches and maintain
Dell Digital KVM* Dell Digital KVM
local console connection on
secondary switches

Note: To provide VM capability across both tiers, the solution must include only VM-capable devices.

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What’s New?

• Performance: Superior video performance

• Management: Easy to use and
customizable client software and remote
OBWI
• Security: CAC for authentication and
encryption using AES, SSL, DES, and 3DES
• Options: Support for full-speed VM data
transfer speed, Telnet and SSH

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Dell KVM over IP Switches: Features

• More flexibility
– Choice of models: 8 ports, 16 ports or 32 ports
– True serial support
– Remote and local Virtual Media
• More scalability
– Tiering support via ACI port
• More compatibility
– DRAC compatibility
– DSView 3 compatibility
– Seamless integration
• More security
– Password protection on local user interface
– CAC support
• More availability
– Dual Gig Ethernet
– Dual PSU with automatic fail-over
– Field upgradeable firmware

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Dell KVM Switch Features
• Choice of models
− The Dell KVM over IP Remote Console Switch includes three models:
1x2x8, 2x2x16, 4x2x32
• Multiple connectivity options
− Support various types of server connections through server interface
pods (SIPs)
• Local console user interface
− Provide an easy-to-use single interface using which you can configure
and access the KVM and SIPs
• True serial
− Direct access without emulation
− Allow connection with any SSH or Telnet-compliant software

• Flexible support
− Provide local USB support for keyboard and mouse and other devices
• Remote VM
– SIPs can be used to load and update software and firmware on the LAN
or WAN when used

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Dell KVM Switch Features

• Scalability with tiering or cascading support

− Use the ACI port to connect multiple KVM switches
− Can help you manage up to 1,024 servers from a single KVM switch

• DRAC compatibility
− Allow you to switch between remote KVM and DRAC sessions
• DSView 3.0 compatibility
− Enable your customers to purchase and manage all Dell switches
• Seamless integration
− Share the information of servers when they are tiered together

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Dell KVM Switch Features

• Password protection
− Provide password protection to authenticate local as well as remote
users
− Offer two-factor authentication capability with the use of CACs or Smart
Cards
• Space-efficiency
− Provide two methods for installation, 0U side mount and 1U rack mount
− Easy installation in 1U with toolless rails

• Programmable scanning
− Allow you to evaluate system performance by sequentially scanning any
computer in the system
• Configuration NVRAM
− Store information in NVRAM until it is changed

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Additional Features

• Full remote KVM functionality

– Enables you to control servers and serially attached devices by using
KVM at near local performance
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet
– Supports dual GigE ports, resulting in providing network failover
redundancy
• Dual Power Supply Units
– 16-port and 32-port models provide two power supply units for failover
redundancy in high availability environments
• Switch firmware update
− Allow you to easily update the application code of the switches stored in
flash ROM

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 Dell SIP Offerings

USB Max Speed/ Video Resolution Switch CUS Part

Description VM CAC Spec Performance (Max) compatibility Number
PS/2: Server interface pod for VGA 1024x768 @ 75hz All Dell analog &
video, PS/2 keyboard & mouse N/A N/A (hardcoded) digital KVMs 310-1927
USB: Server interface pod for VGA 1.5 Mbps 1024x768 @ 75hz All Dell analog &
video, USB keyboard, mouse (no VM) 1.1 (low-speed) (hardcoded) digital KVMs 310-5680
USB-VM: Virtual Media server 480 Mbps 1024x768 @ 75hz All Dell digital
interface pod for VGA video & USB 2.0 2.0 (high-speed) (hardcoded) KVMs 330-0258
USB-VM-CAC: High-resolution USB 1600x1200 @ 75hz New digital
2.0 server interface pod supporting 12 Mbps (also widescreen KVMs: 1082DS,
virtual media and smart card/CAC 2.0 (full-speed) support) 2162DS, 4322DS 331-0710
New digital
Serial SIP: True serial module for RS- Up to 115K Command Line KVMs: 1082DS,
232 serial devices N/A Baud Rate Interface (CLI) 2162DS, 4322DS 331-0709

• PS/2 and all USB SIPs work with Dell servers

• Avocent modules are also compatible with Dell KVMs
• Serial SIP is meant for non-server components

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Benefits: Remote Console Switches

• Enable server management

− Provide both local and high
performance remote access
• Support enterprise-wide
authentication
− Support integration with Directory
Services natively for enterprise-wide
authentication
• Ensure data security
− Provide keyboard, mouse, video, and
VM encryption for all data transfers in
the data center
• Enable single-console management
− Allow access to serial managed devices
and PDUs through the console

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Benefits: Remote Console Switches

• Support growth
− Can support from as little as 8
servers to as many as 1,024 servers
with one console
• Maximize productivity
− Provide a single, intuitive local user
interface which administrators can
use to access multiple servers easily
and quickly
• Provide cost-effective solution
− Integrate remote management
capability and therefore provides a
cost-effective solution

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Did you know?

• Using the Dell RCS software, you can install, discover,

configure, and operate the following products:
− Dell KVM over IP remote console switches
− Dell analog KVM console switches
− Servers, both Dell and third party
− Serial devices
− Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
− Server interface pods (SIPs)
• USB 2.0 high speed with VM
• USB 2.0 full speed with VM and CAC support
• USB 1.1
• PS/2
• Serial

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Benefits of RCS Software

• Maximized compatibility
• Ease of installation
• Ease of configuration
• Ease of upgrade
• Ease of management
• Customization capabilities
• VM capability
• Increased capacity
• Increased security
• Support for serial console switch

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Benefits of RCS Software

• Maximized compatibility:
− Is compatible with most operating systems and hardware
platforms.
• Ease of installation:
− Can automatically detect new console switches
− Also provides an installation wizard
• Ease of configuration:
− Can be used to load and save managed console switch-based
configuration tables and managed console switch groupings user
tables
• Ease of upgrade:
− Provides various tools that can be used to perform easy upgrades
and distribute database files

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Benefits of RCS Software

• Ease of management:
− Helps you add and manage multiple console switches and servers
− Allows you to configure the switch parameters, launch or share
user video sessions, enable SNMP traps, configure target servers,
tier console switches, and manage user databases
• Customization capabilities:
− Helps you customize the Dell RCS software to meet specific
needs
• VM capability:
− Allows you to make a mass storage device or a CD or DVD drive
accessible to remote target servers

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Benefits of RCS Software

• Increased capacity:
− Supports multiple simultaneous user sessions depending on the
switch you are using
• Increased security:
− Provides secure managed switch-based authentication, data
transfers, and user name and password storage
− Provides directory-based authentication with Microsoft® Active
Directory by using LDAP
• Support for serial console switch:
− Enables installation and management of serial console switches

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KVM Accessories / Complementary Products

• SIPs
• Available in multiple versions, depending on performance and features
• USB2 + VM + CAC; USB2 + VM; USB1.1; PS/2 (legacy)
• Also True Serial SIP for connecting non-server components via serial port
• PEM
• Can expand one port into 8 ports
• Can attach one to each port on a KVM
• Does not support pass-through of Virtual Media or CAC
• Increases blocking which affects server access
• Additional KVM for tiering
• Could be another digital KVM, or an analog model, connected via ACI port
• Will support pass-through of VM and CAC if the tiered unit has those
functions
• KMM
• Dell 17FP KMM Rack Console provides the monitor and
keyboard/touchpad for accessing the KVM’s user interface

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Summary

• The Dell KVM solution comprises:

− Hardware
• Dell KVM over IP Remote Console Switch
• Dell analog KVM Console Switch
− Software
− Dell RCS Console Viewer (GUI)
− On-board Web Interface
− Services
• Installation and Startup
• Hardware Support
• The Dell analog KVM Console Switch allows you to connect
servers, PDUs and serial devices into a single management
console
• The Dell KVM over IP Remote Console Switch allows you to
remotely access multiple servers running various operating
systems

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Summary (Continued)

• Dell RCS software and OBWI allow you to view, control, and group
console switches, servers and network devices across platforms.
• The key features of Dell KVM switches include choice of models,
multiple connectivity options, local console, password protection,
tiering support, scalability, and DRAC and DSView 3.0 compatibility.
• KVM over IP Console Switches enable local and remote server
management, support enterprise-wide authentication, ensure data
security, and enable single-console management.

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