Avocent Complete Installation Manual for DSR Systems Including DSR 800

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Chapter 2: Installation

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Chapter 2: Installation

The DSR system requires that the DSView, DSAdmin and DSAuthentication Service software be installed prior to use. DSView is the application that allows a user to view and control a server attached to the DSR system. DSAdmin is used to configure and maintain the system. DSAuthentication is a Windows NT or 2000 service used to prevent unauthorized access to the DSR system.

NOTE : The local port, on models DSR800, DSR1161 and DSR2161, does not require the DS software for operation. The local port uses OSCAR, Avocent’s on-screen configuration and activity reporting interface. For more information, see Chapter 5.

The DSR system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol to transmit keyboard, video and mouse information between operators and connected computers. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network.

Getting Started

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

Supplied with the DSR

•DSR Unit

•Local country power cord

•Rack mounting brackets

•Null modem cable

•DSR Installer/User Guide

•DSR Quick Install

Additional items needed

•One DSRIQ module per server

•One CAT 5 patch cable per server (up to 10 meters)

•DS Software

Verification of Ethernet/computer connections

The front panel of the DSR features two LEDs describing the Ethernet connection. The top LED is the Link indicator. It will illuminate when a valid connection to the network is established and blink when there is activity on the port. The lower amber LED, labeled 100Mbps, will indicate that you are communicating at the 100Mb rate.

Additionally, there are two LEDs above each port number on the front of your unit: one green and one amber. The green LED will illuminate when the

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Contents DSR Power on DSR USA Notification Canadian Notification Table of Contents Page Product Overview Page Reduce cable bulk Features and BenefitsAccess the DSR via network connection DSView provides simple point and click access to any serverTCP/IP DSR Model Comparison Safety PrecautionsRack mount safety considerations Installation Page Verification of Ethernet/computer connections Getting StartedSupplied with the DSR Additional items neededDSR in a Network Configuration Setting up your networkBasic DSR Configuration Installing the DSR UnitTo configure the DSR hardware To install the DSR hardwareTo connect a Dsriq module to each server To adjust the mouse accelerationTo install your DS software To connect and power up your DSRLocal Port Operation Page Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Main dialog boxOscar Status Symbols Controlling your System at the Local PortSelecting servers Soft switchingOscar GUI Oscar navigation basicsChanging the display behavior Configuring OscarTo access the Setup menu Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for your ServersTo access the Menu dialog box To set a delay time for Oscar GUITo set the Switch Mode To determine how the status flag is displayed To access the Flag dialog boxControlling the status flag Oscar Status FlagsSetting console security To access the Security dialog boxTo set or change the password To log in to your console To password protect your consoleTo remove password protection from your console To enable the screen saver mode with no password protectionTo turn off the screen saver To exit the screen saver modeTo access the Names dialog box Assigning server namesTo list servers alphabetically by name Resetting your Keyboard and MouseTo reset the mouse and keyboard values To assign names to serversTo display version information Displaying Version InformationDSR Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations Page Security Configuration menu Accessing the Terminal MenuTerminal applications menu commands Network Configuration menuTo activate security Enable Debug Messages menuSet/Change Password menu Firmware Management menuExit menu To change the passwordDSR Installer/User Guide Appendices Page To upload a new Flash file Appendix a Flash UpgradesServer Ports Appendix B Technical SpecificationsAppendix C Technical Support DSR Installer/User Guide Limited Warranty For Technical Support