Avocent manual Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware, To connect and power up your DSR1024 switch

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Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware

To connect and power up your DSR1024 switch:

1.Power down the target device(s) that will be part of your DSR switching system. Locate the power cord that came with the DSR1024 switch. Plug one end into the power socket on the rear of the DSR1024 switch. Plug the other end into an appropriate AC wall outlet.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

-Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

-Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

-Disconnect the power from the switch by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the appliance.

2.Plug your VGA monitor and PS/2 keyboard and mouse cables into appropriately labeled DSR1024 switch ports. You must install both a keyboard and mouse on the local port or the keyboard will not initialize properly.

3.Plug one end of a CAT 5 patch cable (4-pair, up to 10 meters) into the DSRIQ port and plug the other end into the RJ-45 connector of a DSRIQ module.

4.Plug the DSRIQ module into the appropriate ports on the back of the target server. See To connect a DSRIQ module to a server and To connect a DSRIQ module to a serial device for more information.

5.Plug a CAT 5 patch cable from your Ethernet network into the LAN port on the back of your DSR1024 switch. Network users will access the DSR switch through this port.

6.(Optional) The DSR1024 switch may also be accessed using a ITU V.92, V.90 or V.34- compatible modem. Plug the included ribbon cable into the MODEM port on the back of your DSR1024 switch. Plug the other end into the RJ-45 to DB-9 adaptor and plug the adaptor into the connector on the modem.

NOTE: Using a modem connection instead of a LAN connection will limit the performance capability of your DSR1024 switch.

7.(Optional) Plug one end of the cable supplied with the SPC power control device into the SPC port on the DSR1024 switch and plug the other end into an SPC device. Plug the power cord from the target server into the SPC device power outlets. Plug the SPC device into an appropriate AC wall outlet.

8.If you will be configuring the DSR switch using the console menu interface, connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal®) to the SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR1024 switch using the suppliedcable. The terminal should be set to 9600 bits per second (bps), 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

9.Power up the target device and then power up the DSR1024 switch. After approximately one minute, the switch completes initialization and displays the target video on the local

port monitor.

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Contents DSR1024 Switch USA Notification Japanese Approvals Safety and EMC Standards Table of Contents Iv DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide List of Figures Vi DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide List of Tables Viii DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Features and Benefits Reduce cable bulkAccess the DSR1024 switch via network connection Simple access to any target deviceSafety Precautions DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Installation Installation OverviewCAT Setting up your network Supplied with the DSR1024 switchGetting Started Additional items neededConnecting the DSR Switch Hardware To connect and power up your DSR1024 switchTo connect a Dsriq module to a server To connect a Dsriq module to a serial deviceConfiguring DSView Software and Adjusting Mouse Settings Verifying the ConnectionsTo adjust mouse settings using IntelliPoint drivers Uncheck the Enhance pointer precision checkboxTo adjust mouse settings using Red Hat Linux drivers To adjust mouse settings using Sun Solaris driversTo configure network settings using the Console menu Network ConfigurationConsole Menu 14 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations Security Configuration To add a user to the DSR1024 switch databaseTo rename a user in the DSR1024 switch database Other Console Main Menu OptionsReset Certificates To remove a user from the DSR1024 switch databaseEnable Debug Messages Keyboard Layout ConfigurationFirmware Management To set the keyboard country code for Sun serversRename Dsriq Display Version InformationTo change the name of the Dsriq module Reset Appliance Restore Factory DefaultsExit Appendix a Flash Upgrades To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the DSView software22 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Before you begin Appendix B Using DSView Software Over a Modem ConnectionEstablishing a DSR Remote Operations software connection Configuring the DSRIQ-SRL module Appendix C Using DSRIQ-SRL ModulesDSRIQ-SRL module modes Appendices Using History mode To configure a DSRIQ-SRL moduleCreating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro To create a macroTo use History mode DSRIQ-SRL module pinoutsAppendix D UTP Cabling Wiring standardsUTP copper cabling Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Appendix E Technical Specifications DDC2BDimensions Appendix F Sun Advanced Key Emulation Appendices Appendix G Technical Support Index NumericsPPP SPC power control device 1, 5, 7, 8, 31 illustrated 38 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Index 40 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide

1024 specifications

The Avocent 1024 is a sophisticated KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch designed primarily for IT environments that require seamless management of multiple servers and computing systems. This device exemplifies the integration of advanced technology with user-centric features, making it a vital component for data centers and server rooms.

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