Avocent 1024 manual Appendix C Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules, DSRIQ-SRL module modes

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Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules

The DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100-capable devices to be viewed from the DSR switch local port or by using the DSView software. The actual serial data is not accessed, but is merely displayed. All serial data coming from the target device is displayed in a VT100 window, placed into a video buffer and sent to the DSR switch as though it came from a VGA target. Likewise, keystrokes entered on a keyboard are sent to the attached device as though they were typed upon a VT100 terminal.

DSRIQ-SRL module modes

The following modes can be accessed from the DSRIQ-SRL module:

•On-Line: This mode enables you to send and receive serial data.

•Configuration: This mode enables you to specify DSR switch communication parameters, the appearance of the Terminal Applications menu and key combinations for specific actions and macros.

•History: This mode enables you to review serial data.

Configuring the DSRIQ-SRL module

NOTE: The DSRIQ-SRL module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation.

Pressing Ctrl-F8will activate the Configuration screen of the DSRIQ module’s Terminal Applications menu, which enables you to configure your DSRIQ-SRL module.

NOTE: When any Terminal Applications menu is active, pressing Enter saves changes and returns you to the previous screen. Pressing Escape returns you to the previous screen without saving changes.

Within the Terminal Applications menu’s Configuration screen, you can modify the following options:

•Baud Rate: This option allows you to specify the serial port communications speed. Available options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19,200, 34,800, 57,600 or 115,200 bps. The default value is 9600.

•Parity: This option allows you to specify the serial port’s communications parity. Available options are EVEN, ODD or NONE. The default value is NONE.

•Flow Control: This option allows you to specify the type of serial flow control. Available options are NONE, XOn/XOff (software) and RTS/CTS (hardware). The default value is NONE. If you select a bps rate of 115,200, the only available flow control is RTS/CTS (hardware).

•DSR/CD Mode: This option allows you to control how the DSR switch and CD lines operate. Available options are Always on and Toggle. When in Toggle mode, DSR and CD lines are turned off for one-half second and then turned on each time a module is selected or deselected. The default value is Always on.

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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 driversConsole Menu Network ConfigurationTo configure network settings using the Console 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 serversTo change the name of the Dsriq module Display Version InformationRename Dsriq Exit Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance Appendix a Flash Upgrades To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the DSView software22 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Establishing a DSR Remote Operations software connection Appendix B Using DSView Software Over a Modem ConnectionBefore you begin DSRIQ-SRL module modes Appendix C Using DSRIQ-SRL ModulesConfiguring the DSRIQ-SRL module 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 pinoutsUTP copper cabling Wiring standardsAppendix D UTP 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

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