IBM 86495BX, 86495AX, 86857RX, 8685C1X, 1735L04 Installer And User Manual

LCM

NetBAY Advanced Connectivity Technology
Local Console Manager

Installer and User Guide

For 32P1635, 1735-L04 and 32P1644

INSTRUCTIONS

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

POWER ON

This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the on position.

POWER OFF

This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the off position.

PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL

This symbol indicates a terminal which must be connected to earth ground
prior to making any other connections to the equipment.

Statement 4:

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

•Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.

•Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.

•Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached
to this product.

•When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.

•Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.

•Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

•Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table
when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or
attached devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

LCM

Installer and User Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Chapter 2: Installation

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installing Your LCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cabling the LCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Chapter 3: Basic Operations

Controlling Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Configuring OSCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Displaying Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Scanning Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Broadcasting to Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Appendices

Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Appendix C: Hardware Maintenance Information . . . . 46

Appendix D: Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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Product Overview

Contents

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Features and Benefits

The IBM® NetBAY™ Local Console Manager (LCM) provides flexible, centralized
control of data center servers. The LCM consists of a rack mountable switch, with
four Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports for connecting servers, that operates over
standard LAN connections. You access servers through an analog port with
enhanced video quality of up to 1600 x 1280 with an end-to-end cable length of up to
15 meters (49.2 feet). This solution delivers a significant reduction of cable volume.

The KVM Conversion Option (KCO), USB Conversion Option (UCO) and C2T
Conversion Option (CCO) intelligent cables (generically called CO cables)
with CAT 5 design dramatically reduce cable clutter, while providing optimal
digital display resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of the CO
simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique server identification
codes for each attached server. This integrated intelligence enhances security
and prevents unauthorized access to a server through cable manipulation.
The CO cable is powered directly from the server and provides Keep Alive
functionality even if the LCM is not powered.

KCO Cables

Switch

KCO Cables

Rack of
Servers

Figure 1.1: Example LCM Configuration

Rack of
Servers

CCO
Cable

LCM

Analog Connection

Chained C2T
Servers

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Safety Precautions

To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using IBM products:

• If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor
are on the same phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.

• Use only IBM-supplied cable to connect computers and KVM switches. IBM
warranties do not apply to damage resulting from user-supplied cable.

To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment,
please observe the following precautions:

• Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any IBM product confi guration.

• Te st AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.

• Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When

using a backup uninterruptible power supply, power the computer, the
monitor and the LCM off the supply.

NOTE: The AC inlet is the main disconnect.

Rack mount safety considerations

• Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the
operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature
of the unit.

• Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such
that the amount of airfl ow required for safe operation of the equipment is
not compromised.

• Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such
that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

• Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of
the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of
circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider
equipment nameplate ratings for maximum current.

• Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be
maintained. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).

Chapter 1: Product Overview 5

Statement 4:

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

•Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.

•Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.

•Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached
to this product.

•When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.

•Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.

•Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

•Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table
when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or
attached devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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Installation

Contents

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installing Your LCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cabling the LCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Chapter 2: Installation 9

Chapter 2: Installation

Getting Started

Before installing your LCM, refer to the lists below to ensure you have all items
that shipped with the unit as well as other items necessary for proper installation.

Supplied with the LCM

• LCM

• Power cord

• One package of four terminators

• One CAT 5 cable, 1.8 meters (6 feet) in length

• Rack mounting kit

• LCM Installer and User Guide on CD

• LCM Quick Installation Guide

• One straight-through serial cable

Additional items needed

• One KCO cable per attached PS/2 server or switch

• One UCO cable per attached USB server or switch

• One CCO cable per attached IBM C2T server

Installing Your LCM

Your LCM ships with rack mounting brackets. Before installing the LCM and
other components in the rack, stabilize the rack in a permanent location.
Install your equipment starting at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top.
Avoid uneven loading or overloading of racks.

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Statement 4:

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

•Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.

•Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.

•Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached
to this product.

•When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.

•Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.

•Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

•Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table
when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or
attached devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

Vertical installation in the side of a rack cabinet

1. Line up the small holes of the kit’s L-shaped brackets with the screw
holes in the switch.

2. With a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the mounting brackets to the switch
using two 8/32” x 1/2” pan head screws on each side.

3. Mount the switch assembly to the rack by matching the long slots on each
bracket to an appropriate set of holes on your equipment rack. Next, insert a
combination hex head screw through the slots in the bracket and the holes in
the side brace. Cap the screw with a hex serrated fl ange nut and tighten.