Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner's Manual

The iKVM module may also be tiered from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS-2 or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. Many switches may be tiered without the need for a Server Interface Pod (SIP).

The cabling requirements for various external digital KVM switches are as follows:

• Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS, 2161DS-2, 2321DS (version 1.3.40.0 or later) or Avocent DSR x02x (except 1024), x03x (version 3.6 or later): Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable
• Avocent DSR 800, x16x, x010, 1024: Avocent USB SIP (DSRIQ-USB) with Cat 5 cable

To tier the iKVM module from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS console switch:

• If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM , connect a Cat 5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVM module. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.
• If the switch requires a USB SIP, connect an Avocent USB SIP to the iKVM, then connect a Cat 5 (or newer) cable to the SIP. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.

Once the KVM switch is connected, the server modules are displayed in OSCAR.