Daxten DSR4020, DSR2020, DSR8020, DSR1020 manual Installation Overview

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The DSR switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between operators and target devices attached to the DSR switch over a network using either an Ethernet connection or a modem connection.

The DSR switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network, or even a 1000BaseT network.

The DSR switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem.

KVM switching tasks can be performed through either a DSView 3 software server or the web server built into the switch. The installation instructions in this chapter pertain to the hardware installation and configuration of the DSR switch and the built in web server. If you plan to use the DSView 3 software for access, please refer to the DSView 3 software Quick Install Guide included with the DSView 3 software package.

Installation Overview

The general procedure for setting up and installing the DSR switch is as follows:

•Unpack the DSR switch and verify that all components are present and in good condition. See the Getting Started section in this chapter.

•Make all hardware connections between the power source, DSR switch, target devices, optional SPC device, the Ethernet and the optional modem connection. See the Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware section.

•Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working. See the Verifying the Connections section.

•If you are accessing the switch through the built in web server, or configuring the DSR switch using the console menu interface, configure it now. Otherwise, you’ll use the DSView 3 software to configure the DSR switch. See the DSView software online help for detailed instructions. For instructions on using the console menu interface, see Chapter 4 for

more information.

•Turn off the mouse acceleration function on all attached computers.

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Contents For models DSR1020, DSR2020, DSR4020, DSR8020 DSR SwitchUSA Notification Japanese Approvals Safety and EMC Standards Table of Contents Console Menu Other Console Main Menu Options List of Figures Vi DSR Switch Installer/User Guide List of Tables Viii DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Reduce cable bulk Features and BenefitsTwo modes of access Access the DSR switch via network connectionEasy access to any target device Server SoftwareNetwork DSR1020 DSR2020 DSR4020 DSR8020Rack mount safety considerations Safety PrecautionsInstallation Overview InstallationEthernet Basic DSR Switch ConfigurationSupplied with the DSR switch Setting up your networkGetting Started Additional items neededTo connect and power up your DSR switch Connecting the DSR Switch HardwareTo connect a Dsriq module to a serial device To connect a Dsriq module to a serverVerifying the Connections To adjust mouse settings on Windows NT using default drivers To adjust mouse settings using Red Hat Linux drivers To adjust mouse settings using IntelliPoint driversTo adjust mouse settings using Sun Solaris drivers Controlling Your System at the Local Port To access the Oscar interface Main dialog boxViewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Oscar Interface Status Symbols Symbol Description Viewing the status of your DSR switching systemSelecting target devices To select target devicesTo configure the Oscar interface screen delay Soft switchingTo soft switch to a target device Navigating the Oscar InterfaceEnter Alt+OSingle-click, Enter BackspaceTo access the Oscar interface Setup dialog box Configuring Oscar Interface MenusAssigning target device names To access the Oscar interface Names dialog boxNames Dialog Box To list target devices alphabetically by name To assign names to target devicesAssigning device types To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog boxTo assign a device type Changing the display behavior To access the Oscar interface Menu dialog boxTo choose the display order of target devices To set a Screen Delay Time for the Oscar interfaceControlling the status flag To access the Oscar interface Flag dialog boxOscar Interface Status Flags FlagDescription To determine how the status flag is displayed Broadcasting to target devicesTo broadcast to selected target devices To access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog boxTo turn Broadcasting off Using Scan modeTo add target devices to the Scan list To remove a target device from the Scan list To start the Scan mode12 Commands Dialog Box To cancel Scan modeTo access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog box Setting local port Screen Saver optionsTo set the Screen Saver options To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port Setting the keyboard country codeTo immediately turn on the screen saver 14 Keyboard Dialog Box To set the keyboard country code for Sun serversTo access the Oscar interface Commands dialog box Managing Server Tasks Using the Oscar InterfaceTo view current user connections Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsTo disconnect a user To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouseTo display version information Displaying version informationClick X to close the Dsriq Version dialog box DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To log in to the DSR web server Remote OperationsDSR Explorer Window Area Descriptions Letter Description About the DSR Explorer WindowUsing the top option bar Using the side navigation barBookmarking a window Internet Explorer only Refreshing a window Printing a windowLogging Out To bookmark a windowDSR web server device management Launching a KVM sessionUpgrading Dsriq modules User access levels Rebooting the applianceManaging Local Accounts Preemption levelsManaging Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration informationAppliance Appliance Settings Versions Power Controlling Target Devices DSR Switch Installer/User Guide About the Video Viewer Window Video ViewerVideo Viewer minimum requirements To enable/disable or configure the session time-outSession time-out CDE F G a Window FeaturesTo specify a toolbar hide time Changing the toolbarVideo Viewer Window Descriptions Letter Adjusting the View Setting the Window SizeTo change the Video Viewer window resolution To align the mouse cursorsTo enable or disable full screen mode Adjusting color depthTo enable automatic, full or manual scaling To refresh the screenTo manually adjust the video quality of the window Additional Video AdjustmentC D E F G H Detection thresholds Contrast and brightnessBlock noise threshold and pixel noise threshold Automatic video adjustment Adjusting Mouse OptionsCursor Type Refresh imageTo enter single cursor mode Single cursor modeTo select a key for exiting single cursor mode Remote Cursor Local CursorTo change the mouse cursor setting To exit single cursor modeScaling AlignmentUsing Macros Using Keyboard Pass-throughTo realign the mouse To specify keyboard pass-throughClosing a Video Viewer Window Session Saving the ViewTo capture the Video Viewer window to a file To capture the Video Viewer window to your clipboardTo configure network settings using the Console menu Network ConfigurationConsole Menu Console Main Menu Terminal Operations To add a user to the DSR switch database Security ConfigurationTo rename a user in the DSR switch database Other Console Main Menu OptionsTo remove a user from the DSR switch database Reset CertificatesRestore Factory Defaults Enable Debug MessagesReset Appliance Firmware ManagementTo upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the DSView software Appendix a Flash UpgradesDSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix B Technical Support To resolve an issueBefore you begin Appendix C Using DSView Software Over a Modem ConnectionDSRIQ-SRL module modes Appendix D Using DSRIQ-SRL ModulesIs Ctrl-F8 Creating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro To configure a DSRIQ-SRL moduleTo create a macro Host Signal Signal Flow SRL Signal Pin Name/Description To use History modeTable D.1 DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts Appendix E UTP Cabling Table E.1 UTP Wiring Standards PinCabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Appendix F Technical Specifications Dimensions Table F.1 DSR Switch Product Specifications SPC Device PortPower Supply USB Device PortAppendix G Sun Advanced Key Emulation DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Numerics IndexModule 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 43, 69, 73 Mode 74, 75 PPP Screen Saver Secure Mode Sessions User Connections