Users Guide

Conguring and Using iKVM
The local access KVM module for the Dell M1000e server chassis is called the Avocent Integrated KVM Switch Module, or iKVM. The iKVM
is an analog keyboard, video, and mouse switch that plugs into the chassis. It is an optional, hot-pluggable module to the chassis that
provides local keyboard, mouse, and video access to the servers in the chassis, and to the active CMC’s command line.
Topics:
• iKVM User Interface
• iKVM Key Features
• Physical Connection Interfaces
• Using OSCAR
• Managing Servers With iKVM
• Managing iKVM From CMC
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iKVM User Interface
iKVM Key Features
Physical Connection Interfaces
iKVM User Interface
The iKVM uses the On Screen Conguration and Reporting (OSCAR) graphical user interface, which is activated using a hot key. OSCAR
allows you to select one of the servers or the Dell CMC command line you want to access with the local keyboard, display, and mouse. Only
one iKVM session per chassis is allowed.
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Using OSCAR
iKVM Key Features
• Security — Protects the system with a screen saver password. After a userdened time, the screen saver mode engages, and access is
denied until the correct password is entered to reactivate OSCAR.
• Scanning — Allows you to select a list of servers, which are displayed in the order selected while OSCAR is in scan mode.
• Server Identication — CMC assigns unique slot names for all the servers in the chassis. Although, you can assign names to the
servers using the OSCAR interface from a tiered connection, CMC assigned names take precedence, and any new names you assign to
the servers using OSCAR is overwritten.
To change slot names using the CMC Web interface, see Conguring Slot Names. To change a slot name using RACADM, see the
setslotname section in the Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM Command Line 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 conguration, and is
compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard.
• Flash Upgradable — Allows you to update the iKVM rmware using the CMC Web interface or RACADM fwupdate command.
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