User's Manual

288 Using the iKVM Module
Server Identification
The CMC assigns slots names for all servers in the chassis. Although you
can assign names to the servers using the OSCAR interface from a tiered
connection, the CMC assigned names take precedence, and any new names
you assign to servers using OSCAR will be overwritten.
The CMC identifies a slot by assigning it a unique name. To change slot
names using the CMC Web interface, see "Editing Slot Names." To change
a slot name using RACADM, see the setslotname section in the Dell Chassis
Management Controller Administrator Reference Guide.
Video
The iKVM video connections support video display resolutions ranging
from 640 x 480 at 60 Hz up to 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz.
Plug and Play
The iKVM supports Display Data Channel (DDC) Plug and Play,
which automates video monitor configuration, and is compliant with
the VESA DDC2B standard.
FLASH Upgradable
You can update the iKVM firmware using the CMC Web interface
or RACADM fwupdate command. For more information, see "Managing
iKVM From the CMC."
Physical Connection Interfaces
You can connect to a server or the CMC CLI console via the iKVM from
the chassis front panel, an Analog Console Interface (ACI), and the
chassis rear panel.
NOTE: The ports on the control panel on the front of the chassis are designed
specifically for the iKVM, which is optional. If you do not have the iKVM,
you cannot use the front control panel ports.