Avocent DSR2161, DSR1161, DSR4160 To access the Menu dialog box, To set a delay time for Oscar GUI

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Figure 3.3: Menu Dialog Box

To access the Menu dialog box:

1.Press Print Screen to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears.

2.Click Setup-Menuin the Main dialog box. The Setup menu appears.

To choose the display order of servers in the Main dialog box:

1.Select Name to display servers alphabetically by name. —or—

Select Port to display servers numerically by port number.

2.Click OK.

If the servers are displayed by name, the Name button is depressed in the Main dialog box and the indicator defaults in the Name column in the OSCAR GUI. If the servers are displayed by port number, the Port button is depressed in the Main dialog box, and the indicator defaults in the Port column in the OSCAR GUI.

To set a delay time for OSCAR GUI:

1.Type in the number of seconds you want to delay display of the OSCAR GUI after you press Print Screen.

2.Click OK.

Setting a time to delay display of the OSCAR GUI allows you to complete a soft switch without OSCAR GUI displaying. To perform a soft switch, see Soft Switching in this chapter.

To set the Switch Mode:

1.Select the type of switching mode you desire:

Cooperative (default setting) To have the DSR maintain the current user connection; the current user won’t be disconnected if another user requests connection.

—or—

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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