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Managing Your Remote Console Switch
The Management Panel
Once you have installed a new Remote Console Switch, you have the ability to view and
configure unit parameters, determine who has access and control rights, view and control
currently active video sessions and execute a variety of control functions such as rebooting and
upgrading your Remote Console Switch. This is accomplished through the Management Panel
(MP). The MP has three tabs: Settings, Status, and Tools.
NOTE: The Dell Remote Console Switch Software can be used to manage Avocent
®
A1000R and A2000R
Remote Console Switches. Therefore, all procedures outlined in this document refer to both Remote
Console Switch and Avocent Remote Console Switches. Exceptions are noted where applicable.
To access the MP:
1 Click the Remote Console Switches tab in the Explorer.
2 Double-click a Remote Console Switch from the Unit Selector pane.
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Select a Remote Console Switch from the Unit Selector pane, and then click the Manage
Remote Console Switch task button.
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Right-click a Remote Console Switch in the Unit Selector pane. A pop-up menu appears.
Select Manage Remote Console Switch.
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Click a Remote Console Switch in the Unit Selector pane and press <Enter>. A password
prompt appears.
3 Type your username and password and click OK. The MP dialog box appears.