Avocent DSR1161 Controlling the status flag, Oscar Status Flags, To access the Flag dialog box

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Preemptive To have the DSR allow any user to select any server at any time; a request from another user disconnects the current user.

2.Click OK.

Controlling the status flag

The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or port number of the selected server or the status of a particular port. Use the Flag dialog box to display the flag by port number or by server name, limit the time the flag displays, change the flag color, make the flag transparent or opaque and change the location of the flag on the desktop.

OSCAR Status Flags

FlagDescription

Flag type by name.

Flag type by port number.

Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems.

To access the Flag dialog box

1.Press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2.Click Setup-Flag.The Flag dialog box appears.

Figure 3.4: Flag Dialog Box

To determine how the status flag is displayed:

1.Select Name or Port to determine what information will be displayed.

2.Select Displayed to show the flag all the time or select Timed to display the flag for only 5 seconds after switching.

3.Select a flag color in Display Color.

4.In Display Mode, select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop through the flag.

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Contents DSR Power on DSR USA Notification Canadian Notification Table of Contents Page Product Overview Page Features and Benefits Access the DSR via network connectionDSView provides simple point and click access to any server Reduce cable bulkTCP/IP Safety Precautions DSR Model ComparisonRack mount safety considerations Installation Page Getting Started Supplied with the DSRAdditional items needed Verification of Ethernet/computer connectionsSetting up your network DSR in a Network ConfigurationInstalling the DSR Unit Basic DSR ConfigurationTo install the DSR hardware To configure the DSR hardwareTo adjust the mouse acceleration To connect a Dsriq module to each serverTo connect and power up your DSR To install your DS softwareLocal Port Operation Page To access the Main dialog box Oscar Status SymbolsControlling your System at the Local Port Viewing and Selecting Ports and ServersSoft switching Selecting serversOscar navigation basics Oscar GUIConfiguring Oscar To access the Setup menuSetup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for your Servers Changing the display behaviorTo set a delay time for Oscar GUI To access the Menu dialog boxTo set the Switch Mode To access the Flag dialog box Controlling the status flagOscar Status Flags To determine how the status flag is displayedTo access the Security dialog box Setting console securityTo set or change the password To password protect your console To remove password protection from your consoleTo enable the screen saver mode with no password protection To log in to your consoleTo exit the screen saver mode To access the Names dialog boxAssigning server names To turn off the screen saverResetting your Keyboard and Mouse To reset the mouse and keyboard valuesTo assign names to servers To list servers alphabetically by nameDisplaying Version Information To display version informationDSR Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations Page Accessing the Terminal Menu Terminal applications menu commandsNetwork Configuration menu Security Configuration menuEnable Debug Messages menu Set/Change Password menuFirmware Management menu To activate securityTo change the password Exit menuDSR Installer/User Guide Appendices Page Appendix a Flash Upgrades To upload a new Flash fileAppendix B Technical Specifications Server PortsAppendix C Technical Support DSR Installer/User Guide Limited Warranty For Technical Support