Avocent DSR1021 manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures	vii
List of Tables	ix
Chapter 1: Product Overview	1
Features and Benefits	1
Reduce cable bulk	1
Access the DSR1021/1022 switch via network connection	2
Two modes of access to the DSR1021/1022 switch	2
Simple access to any target device	2
Safety Precautions	4
Rack Mount Safety Considerations	4
Chapter 2: Installation	5
DSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity	5
Installation Overview	6
Setting up your network	6
Installing the DSR1021/1022 switch	6
Getting Started	8
Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 switch	8
Additional items needed	8
Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch Hardware	8
Verifying the Connections	10
DSR1021/1022 switch	10
DSRIQ modules	11
Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 Software	11
Setting up the built-in web server	11
Setting Up the DSView Software	11
Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices	11
Microsoft Windows	12
LINUX	14
UNIX	17
Novell NetWare	19
Apple Mac OS	20

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Contents DSR Switch Power on DSR1021/1022 Switch USA Notification Japanese Approvals Safety and EMC Standards Table of Contents Local Port Operation Terminal Operations Index List of Figures Viii DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide List of Tables DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Reduce cable bulk Features and BenefitsSimple access to any target device Access the DSR1021/1022 switch via network connectionTwo modes of access to the DSR1021/1022 switch DSR1021/1022 switch Ethernet DSView Modem Rack Mount Safety Considerations Safety PrecautionsDSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity InstallationInstalling the DSR1021/1022 switch Installation OverviewSetting up your network Connections Digital User EthernetCord Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 switch Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch HardwareTo connect and power on your DSR1021/1022 switch Getting StartedTo connect a Dsriq module to a server To connect a Dsriq module to a serial device DSR1021/1022 switchVerifying the Connections Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 SoftwareSetting up the built-in web server Setting Up the DSView SoftwareMicrosoft Windows Click the Pointer Options tab Linux Installation 16 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Unix 18 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Novell NetWare Apple Mac OS Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Oscar interface Main dialog boxControlling Your System at the Local Port To select target devices Viewing the status of your DSR1021/1022 switching systemSelecting target devices To configure the Oscar interface screen delay Soft switchingTo soft switch to a target device To select the previous target deviceEscape Navigating the Oscar InterfaceLocal Port Operation Configuring Oscar Interface MenusAssigning target device names To access the Oscar interface Setup dialog boxTo access the Oscar interface Names dialog box Names Dialog Box To assign names to target devicesTo list target devices alphabetically by name To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog boxAssigning device types To assign a device type Changing the display behaviorTo choose the display order of target devices To access the Oscar interface Menu dialog boxControlling the status flag To set a Screen Delay Time for the Oscar interfaceTo access the Oscar interface Flag dialog box Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status flag is displayedBroadcasting to target devices To access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog boxTo turn off Broadcasting Using Scan modeTo broadcast to selected target devices 11 Scan Dialog Box To add target devices to the Scan listTo remove a target device from the Scan list To start the Scan modeTo access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog box Setting local port Screen Saver optionsTo cancel Scan mode To set the Screen Saver options To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local portTo set the keyboard country code for Sun servers Setting the keyboard country codeTo immediately turn on the screen saver 40 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide To access the Oscar interface Commands dialog box Managing Server Tasks Using the Oscar InterfaceTo disconnect a user Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsTo view current user connections To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouseTo display version information Displaying version informationClick X to close the Dsriq Version dialog box 46 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide To log in to the DSR web server Overview of the DSR1021/1022 Web ServerDescribes some of the DSR Explorer window areas About the DSR Explorer WindowBookmarking a window Internet Explorer only Using the side navigation barUsing the top option bar Launching a KVM session Logging OutRebooting the appliance To disconnect an active KVM session Administrator onlyTo reboot the DSR1021/1022 switch remotely Managing a DSR web server deviceManaging Local Accounts Managing Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration informationPower Controlling Target Devices Video Viewer minimum requirements About the Video Viewer WindowSession time-out To enable, disable or configure the session time-outLaunching a KVM Session Video Viewer Window Normal Window Mode Video Viewer Window Features58 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide To change the Video Viewer window resolution Setting the Window SizeChanging the toolbar To specify a toolbar hide timeTo refresh the screen Adjusting the ViewTo align the mouse cursors To enable automatic, full or manual scaling Adjusting color depthTo enable or disable full screen mode To manually adjust the video quality of the window Additional Video AdjustmentDetection thresholds Contrast and brightnessAutomatic video adjustment Adjusting Mouse OptionsBlock noise threshold and pixel noise threshold Refresh imageCursor Type To enter single cursor modeTo exit single cursor mode To select a key for exiting single cursor modeTo change the mouse cursor setting Mouse ScalingTo realign the mouse Using Keyboard Pass-throughMouse Alignment and Synchronization Saving the View Using MacrosTo close a Video Viewer window session Closing a Video Viewer Window Session70 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Console Menu Network ConfigurationTo configure network settings using the Console menu 72 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations To add a user to the DSR1021/1022 switch database Security ConfigurationOther Console Main Menu Options Local User AccountsReset Certificates Console PasswordTo rename a user in the DSR1021/1022 switch database To remove a user from the DSR1021/1022 switch databaseEnable Debug Messages Secure ModeRestore Factory Defaults Reset ApplianceAppendices Appendix a Flash Upgrades78 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Before you begin Appendix B Using DSView Software Over a Modem ConnectionDSRIQ-SRL module modes Appendix C Using DSRIQ-SRL ModulesCtrl-F8 To create a macro To configure a DSRIQ-SRL moduleCreating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro DSRIQ-SRL module pinouts To use History modeUTP copper cabling Appendix D UTP CablingCabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Table E.1 DSR1021/1022 Switch Product Specifications Appendix E Technical SpecificationsType Serial RS-232 Connectors DB9 Male Appendix F Sun Advanced Key Emulation Appendices Appendix G Technical Support Numerics IndexModule 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 51, 77, 80 Mode 81, 82 PPP Status LED 96 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Page 590-427-501B

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