Avocent DSR2161 Controlling your System at the Local Port, Viewing the status of your DSR system

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Chapter 3: Local Port Operation

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Chapter 3: Local Port Operation

Controlling your System at the Local Port

The DSR800, 1161 and 2161 models include a local port on the back of the unit. This port allows you to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the unit for direct access. The DSR uses OSCAR, our patented on-screen configuration and activity reporting interface, which has intuitive menus to configure your system and select computers. Computers can be identified by name or number, allowing you to customize server names.

Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers

Use the Main dialog box to view, configure and control servers in the DSR system.

To access the Main dialog box:

Press Print Screen to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box will appear.

Figure 3.1: Main Dialog Box

Viewing the status of your DSR system

The status of servers in your system is indicated in the far right column of the Main dialog box. The following table describes the status symbols.

OSCAR Status Symbols

SymbolDescription

				Server connected and powered up.

				Connected server is powered down or is not operating properly.

	A			Analog user identifier. In DSR1161/DSR2161 configurations, the
	A			analog user will always be A.



				Indicates that a DSRIQ module is being upgraded.

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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 set the Switch Mode To access the Menu dialog boxTo set a delay time for Oscar GUI To determine how the status flag is displayed To access the Flag dialog boxControlling the status flag Oscar Status FlagsTo set or change the password Setting console securityTo access the Security dialog box 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