Blade Management Cards

FAQs

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Blade Management Cards

How do I connect a Dell KVM Switch to the Dell Blade Chassis KVM Card?

1855 Cascade

 

Dell KVM Switch (All Dell CAT-5 KVM Switches) to Dell DKVM Card (1855/1955):

  • Connect a PS2 SIP from the Dell ARI Server Port of the Dell KVM Switch
  • The Local KVM Cable (Rear-Dongle #310-6485) Plugs to the Dell PS2 SIP
  • Local KVM Port Plugs Directly to the SCSI Port of the Digital KVM Card

Cascading Analog to AKVM
Dell KVM Switch (All Dell CAT-5 KVM Switches) to Dell AKVM Card (1855/1955):

  • Connect a Single CAT-5 Cable from the ARI Server Port of the Dell KVM Switch to the ACI Port of the AKVM Card

Will my smart card work with the M1000e?

No, the M1000e does not support Virtual Media functionality, and the Smart Card/Common Access Card type functionality is an extension of Virtual Media technology.