Daxten DSR4020, DSR2020, DSR8020, DSR1020 manual Appendix a Flash Upgrades

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Appendix A: Flash Upgrades

The DSR switch Flash upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with the latest firmware available. This update can be performed using the DSView software or using a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server.

After the Flash memory is reprogrammed with the upgrade, the DSR switch performs a soft reset, which terminates all DSRIQ module sessions. A target device experiencing a DSRIQ module firmware update may not display, or may display as disconnected. The target device will appear normally when the Flash update is completed.

NOTE: During an upgrade, the DSRIQ module status indicator in the OSCAR Main dialog box will be yellow.

CAUTION: Disconnecting a DSRIQ module during a firmware update or cycling power to the target device will render the module inoperable and require the DSRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair.

To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the DSView software:

The preferred method for updating the firmware is to use the DSView software. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions.

To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the Console menu interface:

NOTE: If you do not have a TFTP server, you can find several shareware and freeware programs on the Internet that you can download and install.

1.Visit http://www.avocent.com/support and download the latest Flash firmware from Avocent. Save the Flash upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server.

2.Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR switch using the supplied null modem cable. The terminal should be set to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control.

3.If the DSR switch is not on, turn it on now. After approximately one minute, press any key to access the Console Main menu.

4.The Console Main menu displays. Select the Firmware Management option.

NOTE: The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management menu.

5.Type 1 and press Enter to access Flash Download.

6.Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press Enter.

7.Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent web site.

8.Confirm the TFTP download by typing a y or yes and pressing Enter.

9.The DSR switch will verify that the file you downloaded is valid. Next, you will be prompted to confirm the upgrade. Type a y or yes and press Enter to confirm.

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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 BenefitsEasy access to any target device Access the DSR switch via network connectionTwo modes of access 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 Sun Solaris drivers To adjust mouse settings using IntelliPoint driversTo adjust mouse settings using Red Hat Linux drivers Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Oscar interface Main dialog boxControlling Your System at the Local Port 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 devicesTo assign a device type To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog boxAssigning device types 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 interfaceOscar Interface Status Flags FlagDescription To access the Oscar interface Flag dialog boxControlling the status flag 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 add target devices to the Scan list Using Scan modeTo turn Broadcasting off To remove a target device from the Scan list To start the Scan mode12 Commands Dialog Box To cancel Scan modeTo set the Screen Saver options Setting local port Screen Saver optionsTo access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog box To immediately turn on the screen saver Setting the keyboard country codeTo exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port 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 disconnect a user Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsTo view current user connections 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 WindowBookmarking a window Internet Explorer only Using the side navigation barUsing the top option bar Refreshing a window Printing a windowLogging Out To bookmark a windowUpgrading Dsriq modules Launching a KVM sessionDSR web server device management 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 ViewerSession time-out To enable/disable or configure the session time-outVideo Viewer minimum requirements CDE F G a Window FeaturesVideo Viewer Window Descriptions Letter Changing the toolbarTo specify a toolbar hide time 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 Block noise threshold and pixel noise threshold Contrast and brightnessDetection thresholds 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 clipboardConsole Menu Network ConfigurationTo configure network settings using the Console 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 To create a macro To configure a DSRIQ-SRL moduleCreating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro Table D.1 DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts To use History modeHost Signal Signal Flow SRL Signal Pin Name/Description 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
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