Configuring The Kvm Switch Module - Dell PowerEdge 1955 Guide De Configuration

Configuring the KVM Switch Module

This section includes configuration information for the two KVM switch modules supported by
your system – the Avocent Analog KVM switch module (Figure 2-1) and Avocent Digital Access
KVM switch module (Figure 2-2).
NOTICE:
The basic Dell™ KVM pass-though module used on the PowerEdge™ 1855 system is not
supported by Dell PowerEdge 1955 server modules (blades).
NOTE:
The Avocent Analog KVM switch ACI port can only be used to connect to ARI ports on Dell
console switches, with the latest firmware revision installed. To connect to other types or brands of
switches, including Avocent switches, connect the KVM to the switch's PS2 and video ports using
the proprietary dongle provided with that switch.
Figure 2-1. Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module
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1 ACI port
4 power indicator
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2 custom connector for custom
cable (PS/2 [2] and video)
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3
3 identification indicator
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