Avocent DSR4160, DSR1161, DSR800 Accessing the Terminal Menu, Terminal applications menu commands

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Chapter 4: Terminal Operations

Accessing the Terminal Menu

Each individual DSR may be configured at the unit level through the Configuration port on the back of the unit. All Terminal Commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software.

To access the Terminal menu:

1.Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as Hyperterminal) to the configuration port on the back panel of the DSR using the supplied null-modem cable. The terminal should be set to 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. The terminal may be connected at any time, even when the unit is powered.

2.Press any key to access the Main menu.

Terminal applications menu commands

The Terminal Applications menu of the DSR features seven selections:

Network Configuration, Security Configuration, Firmware Management,

Enable Debug Messages, Set/Change Password, Configure Sun Keyboard

Layout Code and Exit. Each are discussed below.

Network Configuration menu

The DSR is configured for network access through this option. When it is selected, you will have access to the addressing that allows the DSR to be positioned in your network.

Security Configuration menu

This menu option allows you to configure DSR authentication security. When it is selected, you will be given two menu options: Reset Security Keys (Authentication Server certificates) and Authentication Server connection status.

The DSR operates in one of two modes: All or Secure. This setting is controlled from the Security menu on the DSR console port. In the default All mode, the DSR allows any Authentication Server to initiate a session between the DSR and DSView. In Secure mode, only one specific Authentication Server is allowed to initiate this session; other Authentication Servers are locked out.

NOTE: In secure mode the ability to select a backup authentication server through DSView is eliminated.

When a DSR is added to the database with DSAdmin, the appropriate

Authentication Server certificate is added to the DSR automatically.

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Contents DSR Power on DSR USA Notification Canadian Notification Table of Contents Page Product Overview Page Access the DSR via network connection Features and BenefitsDSView provides simple point and click access to any server Reduce cable bulkTCP/IP DSR Model Comparison Safety PrecautionsRack mount safety considerations Installation Page Supplied with the DSR Getting StartedAdditional items needed Verification of Ethernet/computer connectionsDSR 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 Oscar Status Symbols To access the Main dialog boxControlling your System at the Local Port Viewing and Selecting Ports and ServersSelecting servers Soft switchingOscar GUI Oscar navigation basicsTo access the Setup menu Configuring OscarSetup 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 Controlling the status flag To access the Flag dialog boxOscar Status Flags To determine how the status flag is displayedTo access the Security dialog box Setting console securityTo set or change the password To remove password protection from your console To password protect your consoleTo enable the screen saver mode with no password protection To log in to your consoleTo access the Names dialog box To exit the screen saver modeAssigning server names To turn off the screen saverTo reset the mouse and keyboard values Resetting your Keyboard and MouseTo assign names to servers To list servers alphabetically by nameTo display version information Displaying Version InformationDSR Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations Page Terminal applications menu commands Accessing the Terminal MenuNetwork Configuration menu Security Configuration menuSet/Change Password menu Enable Debug Messages menuFirmware Management menu To activate securityExit 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