Avocent DSR1021 Secure Mode, Firmware Management, Enable Debug Messages, Restore Factory Defaults

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If the server running DSView 3 software cannot contact the DSR1021/1022 switch to add the certificate, an error message displays and the DSR1021/1022 switch is not added to the database.

Secure Mode

The DSR1021/1022 switch operates in one of two modes: Security disabled or Security enabled.

•In Security disabled mode, the DSR1021/1022 switch allows any server running DSView 3 software to communicate with it.

•In Security enabled mode, an initial server running DSView 3 software can download a certificate to the switch. If that server is part of a system that replicates certificates, it passes the certificate to the other servers in that certificate replication system. Thereafter, all servers in that system will be allowed to access the DSR1021/1022 switch. All servers that are not part of that system will be locked out.

When the DSR1021/1022 switch is removed from the DSView 3 software database, the certificate is removed from the DSR1021/1022 switch. This enables you to move the DSR1021/1022 switch from one certificate replication system to another. You can also remove the certificate by using the Console menu accessed via the SETUP port on the DSR1021/1022 switch. See the

Reset Certificates section on page 75 for instructions.

See the DSView Installer/User Guide for more information on software security.

Firmware Management

This menu contains the FLASH Download selection. For more information, see Appendix A on page 77.

Enable Debug Messages

This menu option turns on console status messages. Because this can significantly reduce performance, you should enable debug messages only when instructed to do so by Avocent Technical Support. When you are finished viewing the messages, press any key to exit this mode.

Restore Factory Defaults

This menu option restores all switch options to the default settings.

Reset Appliance

You can execute a soft reset of the DSR1021/1022 switch with this menu option.

Exit

This menu selection returns you to the ready prompt. If the Console menu interface password is enabled, you must exit the Console Main menu so that the next user will be prompted with the Username and Password login screen.

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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 Features and Benefits Reduce cable bulkTwo modes of access to the DSR1021/1022 switch Access the DSR1021/1022 switch via network connectionSimple access to any target device DSR1021/1022 switch Ethernet DSView Modem Safety Precautions Rack Mount Safety ConsiderationsInstallation DSR 1021/1022 Switch ConnectivitySetting up your network Installation OverviewInstalling the DSR1021/1022 switch Cord Digital User EthernetConnections Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch Hardware Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 switchTo connect and power on your DSR1021/1022 switch Getting StartedTo connect a Dsriq module to a server Verifying the Connections DSR1021/1022 switchTo connect a Dsriq module to a serial device Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 Software Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target DevicesSetting 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 Controlling Your System at the Local Port To access the Oscar interface Main dialog boxViewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Selecting target devices Viewing the status of your DSR1021/1022 switching systemTo select target devices Soft switching To configure the Oscar interface screen delayTo soft switch to a target device To select the previous target deviceNavigating the Oscar Interface EscapeConfiguring Oscar Interface Menus Local Port OperationTo access the Oscar interface Names dialog box To access the Oscar interface Setup dialog boxAssigning target device names To assign names to target devices Names Dialog BoxAssigning device types To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog boxTo list target devices alphabetically by name Changing the display behavior To assign a device typeTo access the Oscar interface Menu dialog box To choose the display order of target devicesTo access the Oscar interface Flag dialog box To set a Screen Delay Time for the Oscar interfaceControlling the status flag To determine how the status flag is displayed Flag Dialog BoxTo access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting to target devicesTo broadcast to selected target devices Using Scan modeTo turn off Broadcasting To add target devices to the Scan list 11 Scan Dialog BoxTo start the Scan mode To remove a target device from the Scan listTo cancel Scan mode Setting local port Screen Saver optionsTo access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog box To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port To set the Screen Saver optionsTo immediately turn on the screen saver Setting the keyboard country codeTo set the keyboard country code for Sun servers 40 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Managing Server Tasks Using the Oscar Interface To access the Oscar interface Commands dialog boxTo view current user connections Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsTo disconnect a user Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard valuesDisplaying version information To display version informationClick X to close the Dsriq Version dialog box 46 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Overview of the DSR1021/1022 Web Server To log in to the DSR web serverAbout the DSR Explorer Window Describes some of the DSR Explorer window areasUsing the top option bar Using the side navigation barBookmarking a window Internet Explorer only Logging Out Launching a KVM sessionTo disconnect an active KVM session Administrator only Rebooting the applianceTo reboot the DSR1021/1022 switch remotely Managing a DSR web server deviceManaging Local Accounts Viewing and changing appliance configuration information Managing Device PropertiesPower Controlling Target Devices About the Video Viewer Window Video Viewer minimum requirementsLaunching a KVM Session To enable, disable or configure the session time-outSession time-out Video Viewer Window Features Video Viewer Window Normal Window Mode58 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Setting the Window Size To change the Video Viewer window resolutionChanging the toolbar To specify a toolbar hide timeTo align the mouse cursors Adjusting the ViewTo refresh the screen To enable or disable full screen mode Adjusting color depthTo enable automatic, full or manual scaling Additional Video Adjustment To manually adjust the video quality of the windowContrast and brightness Detection thresholdsAdjusting Mouse Options Automatic video adjustmentBlock noise threshold and pixel noise threshold Refresh imageTo enter single cursor mode Cursor TypeTo select a key for exiting single cursor mode To exit single cursor modeTo change the mouse cursor setting Mouse ScalingMouse Alignment and Synchronization Using Keyboard Pass-throughTo realign the mouse Using Macros Saving the ViewClosing a Video Viewer Window Session To close a Video Viewer window session70 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide To configure network settings using the Console menu Network ConfigurationConsole Menu 72 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations Security Configuration To add a user to the DSR1021/1022 switch databaseOther Console Main Menu Options Local User AccountsConsole Password Reset CertificatesTo rename a user in the DSR1021/1022 switch database To remove a user from the DSR1021/1022 switch databaseSecure Mode Enable Debug MessagesRestore Factory Defaults Reset ApplianceAppendix a Flash Upgrades Appendices78 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix B Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection Before you beginAppendix C Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules DSRIQ-SRL module modesCtrl-F8 Creating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro To configure a DSRIQ-SRL moduleTo create a macro To use History mode DSRIQ-SRL module pinoutsAppendix D UTP Cabling UTP copper cablingCabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Appendix E Technical Specifications Table E.1 DSR1021/1022 Switch Product SpecificationsType Serial RS-232 Connectors DB9 Male Appendix F Sun Advanced Key Emulation Appendices Appendix G Technical Support Index NumericsModule 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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