User's Manual

Using the iKVM Module 331

iKVM Connection Precedences

Only one iKVM connection is available at a time. The iKVM assigns an order

of precedence to each type of connection so that when there are multiple

connections, only one connection is available while others are disabled.

The order of precedence for iKVM connections is as follows:

Front panel

ACI

Rear Panel

For example, if you have iKVM connections in the front panel and ACI,

the front panel connection remains active while the ACI connection is

disabled. If you have ACI and rear connections, the ACI connection

takes precedence.

Tiering Through the ACI Connection

The iKVM allows tiered connections with servers and the iKVM’s CMC

command line console, either locally through a Remote Console Switch port

or remotely through the Dell RCS software. The iKVM supports ACI

connections from the following products:

• 180AS, 2160AS, 2161DS*, 2161DS-2, or 4161DS Dell Remote Console

Switches

• Avocent AutoView switching system

• Avocent DSR switching system

• Avocent AMX switching system

* Does not support the Dell CMC console connection.

NOTE: The iKVM also supports an ACI connection to the Dell 180ES and 2160ES,

but the tiering is non-seamless. This connection requires a USB to PS2 SIP.