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Which IPDU’s are compatible with the Dell 2321DS?

The Dell 2321DS is currently compatible with all Avocent branded PM10/20 IPDU’s. Each PDU port on the back of the Dell 2321DS is able to support up to 128 outlets/sockets. This gives you the ability to support up to 256Continue reading “Which IPDU’s are compatible with the Dell 2321DS?”

Which firewall ports are required to be open in order to establish a KVM over IP connection?

The Video Session Viewer communicates with the Remote Console Switch over TCP ports 8192 and 2068. Digitized video data is sent over port 8192. Encrypted keyboard and mouse data is sent over port 2068. The Management Panel (MP) communicates with the Remote ConsoleContinue reading “Which firewall ports are required to be open in order to establish a KVM over IP connection?”

Which encryption method(s) does the KVM over IP appliance support?

Keyboard and mouse: 128-bit SSL (ARCFOUR), DES, 3DES, or AES Video: 128-bit SSL (ARCFOUR), DES, 3DES, AES, or none VM: 128-bit SSL (ARCFOUR), DES, 3DES, AES, or none

What are the dual LAN ports on the Dell 2321 for?

The Dual LAN ports on the back of the Dell 2321DS are passive network ports where if the network port on the ethernet switch goes down then LAN Port 2 will activate with the same IP address on LAN portContinue reading “What are the dual LAN ports on the Dell 2321 for?”

Reset a 2161DS Serial Port Password

2161DS Serial Port Reset Utility Program Instructions: The Password override utility program is designed to override and lost/forgotten serial port password. Please follow the directions listed below to reset your password. Connect a serial cable from the serial port ofContinue reading “Reset a 2161DS Serial Port Password”

MTBF for 4161DS and 2161DS-2

MTBF: 2161DS-2 322,216 hours (36.8 yrs) at 25 degrees Celcius 128,478 hours (14.7 yrs) at 40 degrees Celcius   4161DS 299,292 hours (34.2 yrs) at 25 degrees Celcius 122,041 hours (13.9 yrs) at 40 degrees Celcius

How many simultaneous KVM sessions can be active at the same time

2161AD: 1 remote IP w/ Remote Access Key and 2 local (3 simultaneous) 1081AD: 1 remote IP w/ Remote Access Key and 1 local (2 simultaneous)

Does the KVM over IP appliance use SSL encryption?

Yes, 128 BIT SSL Encryption. You may configure the different set of Encryption Levels within the RCS management panel. You may set the encryption level for video and mouse at 128, DES, 3DES.

Do the Dell 4322DS, 2162DS and 1082DS Support any IPDUs?

Yes.  The latest generation of Dell IP KVM units will support the following Intelligent Power Distribution Units (IPDUs) with a direct connection via cat5 cable.   Avocent PM10 Avocent PM20 Avocent PM1000 Avocent PM2000 Avocent PM3000 ServerTech Switched CDU DellContinue reading “Do the Dell 4322DS, 2162DS and 1082DS Support any IPDUs?”

Cisco/Sun connectivity from Dell (4161DS, 2161DS-2 and 2321DS) KVMIP switches

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In order to connect to a RJ-45 Cisco/SUN serial port the following part numbers are required:   1. AVRIQ-SRL (A0241312) 2. UPD-AM (A0388097)- Supports 4 AVRIQ-SRL adapters 3. ADB0037- DB9 male toContinue reading “Cisco/Sun connectivity from Dell (4161DS, 2161DS-2 and 2321DS) KVMIP switches”