User's Manual

340 Using the iKVM Module
Managing Servers With iKVM
The iKVM is an analog switch matrix supporting up to 16 servers. The iKVM
switch uses the OSCAR user interface to select and configure your servers.
In addition, the iKVM includes a system input to establish a CMC command
line console connection to CMC.
Peripherals Compatibility and Support
The iKVM is compatible with the following peripherals:
• Standard PC USB keyboards with QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY,
and Japanese 109 layouts.
• VGA monitors with DDC support.
• Standard USB pointing devices.
• Self-powered USB 1.1 hubs connected to the local USB port on the iKVM.
• Powered USB 2.0 hubs connected to the Dell M1000e chassis’ front panel
console.
NOTE: You can use multiple keyboards and mice on the iKVM local USB port.
The iKVM aggregates the input signals. If there are simultaneous input signals from
multiple USB keyboards or mice, it may have unpredictable results.
NOTE: The USB connections are solely for supported keyboard, mouse,
and USB hubs. iKVM does not support data transmitted from other USB peripherals.
Viewing and Selecting Servers
Use the OSCAR Main dialog box to view, configure, and manage servers
through the iKVM. You can view your servers by name or by slot. The slot
number is the chassis slot number the server occupies. The Slot column
indicates the slot number in which a server is installed.
NOTE: The Dell CMC command line occupies Slot 17. Selecting this slot displays
the CMC command line, where you can execute RACADM commands or connect to
the serial console of server or I/O modules.
NOTE: Server names and slot numbers are assigned by CMC.