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APPENDICES

Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades

You can use the DSR1021/1022 switch FLASH upgrade feature to update your appliance with the latest firmware available. You can perform this update by using the DSView 3 software or by using a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server.

After the FLASH memory is reprogrammed with the upgrade, the DSR1021/1022 switch performs a soft reset, which terminates all DSRIQ module sessions. A target device experiencing a DSRIQ module firmware update may not display, or may display as disconnected. The target device will appear normally when the FLASH update is completed.

NOTE: During an upgrade, the DSRIQ module status indicator in the OSCAR Main dialog box will be yellow.

CAUTION: Disconnecting a DSRIQ module during a firmware update or cycling power to the target device will render the module inoperable and require the DSRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair.

To upgrade the DSR1021/1022 switch firmware using the DSView 3 software:

The preferred method for updating the firmware is to use the DSView 3 software. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions.

To upgrade the DSR1021/1022 switch firmware using the Console menu interface:

NOTE: If you do not have a TFTP server, you can find several shareware and freeware programs on the Internet that you can download and install.

1.Visit http://www.avocent.com/support and download the latest FLASH firmware from Avocent. Save the FLASH upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server.

2.Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR1021/1022 switch using the supplied null modem cable. Set the terminal to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control.

3.If the DSR1021/1022 switch is not on, turn it on now. After approximately one minute, press any key to access the Console Main menu.

4.The Console Main menu displays. Select the Firmware Management option.

NOTE: The current version of your firmware displays on the Firmware Management menu.

5.Type 1 and press Enter to access FLASH Download.

6.Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press Enter.

7.Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent web site.

8.Confirm the TFTP download by typing y or yes and pressing Enter. The DSR1021/1022 switch will verify that the file you downloaded is valid.

9.At the prompt, confirm the upgrade by typing y or yes and press Enter to confirm.

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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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