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Avocent 590-686-501D manual Index

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B

Broadcasting 36

C

Cable pinouts 102–103

Console menu interface

configuring the DSR switch 81 Enable Debug Messages 84 Exit 84

Firmware Management menu 84 network configuration 81–83 Reset Appliance 84

Restore Factory Defaults 84

Security Configuration menu

Console Password 83

Unbind from DSView 3 Server 83–84upgrading the DSR switch firmware 85

D

DSR Explorer window bookmarking a window 46 launching a KVM session 64 logging out 46

printing a window 46 refreshing a window 46 side navigation bar 45 top option bar 46

DSR Remote Operations software about 88

before using 90 installing 90

using 91–95 DSR switch

accessing via a standard TCP/IP network 2 configuring 11

connecting the hardware 9–11connectivity 5

features and benefits of 1 getting started 7 installation overview 5 LEDS 13

reducing cable bulk 1 setting up your network 8 verifying the connections 13 viewing the status 16

DSView 3 software

configuring server via OSCAR 31 Plug-in overview 2

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Firewall configuring 12

connecting to on-board web interface through 11–13

Flash upgrades 47, 85–87

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IQ module about 1 connecting 10 LEDS 13 serial IQ module

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Avocent 590-686-501D manual Index

Contents

DSR Switch Page DSR Switch Power On Table of Contents Web Interface Operations Video Viewer 121 List of Figures Ldap Search Page in the On-Board Web Interface List of Tables DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Reduce cable bulk Features and BenefitsControl of virtual media-capable appliances select models Access the DSR switch via a standard TCP/IP networkDSView 3 management software plug-in Description Descriptions for Figure NumberDSR Switch Installer/User Guide Installation Overview DSR Switch ConnectivityBasic DSR Switch Configuration DSR8035 Switch Shown Getting started Supplied with the DSR switchSetting up your network Rack Mounting a DSR SwitchRack mounting safety considerations Additional items neededTo install the rack mounting bracket Connecting the DSR Switch HardwareTo connect and power up your DSR switch To connect a serial IQ module to a serial device To connect local virtual mediaSetting up the built-in web server Configuring the DSR SwitchSetting up the DSView 3 software Connecting to the on-board web interface through a firewallTo configure the firewall DSR switch Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target DevicesVerifying the Connections IQ and serial IQ modulesDSR Switch Installer/User Guide Viewing and selecting ports and servers Basic OperationsSelecting a target device To select a target deviceViewing the status of your DSR switching system Soft switchingTo soft switch to a target device To select the previous target deviceNavigating the Oscar interface Console, if it is password protected To access the Oscar interface Main dialog boxMain Dialog Box Functions Cursor within the columnSetting virtual media options Managing a KVM session Write AccessTo set virtual media options Mass StorageTo access the Oscar interface Setup dialog box Setup Dialog Box FunctionsChanging the display behavior To access the Oscar interface Menu dialog boxTo choose the display order of target devices To access the Oscar interface Flag dialog box To set a Screen Delay Time for the Oscar interfaceControlling the status flag To change how the Oscar interface is invokedOscar Interface Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status flag is displayedSelecting target devices for broadcasting To access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog boxTo select the target devices for broadcasting To add target devices to the Scan list Selecting target devices for Scan modeTo access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog box Setting local port Screen Saver optionsTo remove a target device from the Scan list To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port Setting the keyboard country codeTo set the Screen Saver options To immediately activate the screen saver10 Oscar Interface Keyboard Dialog Box To set the keyboard country code for Sun serversTo set the Ethernet Mode Configuring network settingsTo enable or disable the Ping Response Configuring the IP address Configuring the DSView 3 server IP addressTo configure the IP address To configure the DSView 3 server IP addressAssigning device types To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog boxAssigning target device names To access the Oscar interface Names dialog boxTo assign a device type 16 Oscar Interface Names Dialog Box To assign names to target devicesTo access the Oscar interface Commands dialog box Commands Dialog Box FunctionsTo list target devices alphabetically by name Enabling or disabling Broadcasting Enabling or disabling Scan modeTo view current user connections Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsTo disconnect a user To display version information Displaying version information21 Oscar Interface Version Dialog Box To enable or disable USB Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouseTo reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values To send a ping request Sending a ping requestDSR Switch Installer/User Guide Web Interface Operations Overview of the DSR Switch On-Board Web InterfaceViewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To log in to the DSR switch on-board web interfaceDSR Explorer Window Web Interface Operations Using the side navigation barLaunching a KVM Session Using the top option barTo disconnect an active KVM session administrator only Managing the DSR Switch On-Board Web InterfaceUpgrading IQ modules To launch a KVM session from the DSR ExplorerAccess levels Rebooting the applianceManaging USB speed Managing local accountsTo delete a user account administrator only To add a new user account administrator onlyTo edit a user account administrator or active user only Preemption levelsTo change the default preemption level administrator only Configuring virtual media Virtual media session settingsTo configure virtual media in the on-board web interface Virtual Media Session Settings DescriptionWeb Interface Operations Managing Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration informationViewing Appliance Information To do this Select this Power Controlling Target Devices Ldap authentication priority Configuring LdapTo configure Ldap authentication priority parameters Ldap Overview parametersLdap Search parameters To configure Ldap server parametersLdap Search Page in the On-Board Web Interface To configure Ldap search parametersLdap Query parameters Appliance and Target Device Query Modes To configure Ldap query parametersActive Directory KVM User Active Directory KVM Appliance Admin To set up group queries Setting up Active Directory for performing queriesDSR Switch Installer/User Guide Video Viewer Window Video ViewerTo enable, disable or configure the session time-out Video Viewer Window FeaturesSession time-out To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer windowVideo Viewer Adjusting the view Setting the window sizeTo change the Video Viewer window resolution Changing the toolbarTo align the mouse cursors To enable or disable Full Screen modeTo refresh the screen Additional video adjustment Adjusting color depthTo enable full or manual scaling To manually adjust the video quality of the windowDescription Target video settingsContrast and brightness Automatic video adjustmentDetection thresholds Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise ThresholdRefresh Image Adjusting mouse optionsVideo Test Pattern Cursor typeTo select a key for exiting Single Cursor mode To enter Single Cursor modeTo exit Single Cursor mode To change the mouse cursor settingMouse scaling Vendor-specific video settingsMouse alignment and synchronization To set mouse scalingTo realign the mouse Avocent Mouse SyncTo set Avocent Mouse Sync from the Video Viewer Requirements Using Virtual MediaSharing and preemption considerations Opening a virtual media session Virtual Media dialog boxTo launch a virtual media session Video Viewer Virtual Media Dialog Box To map a virtual media driveTo unmap a virtual media drive To reset all USB devices on the target deviceTo display virtual media drive details Closing a virtual media session Using Keyboard Pass-throughTo close the Virtual Media dialog box To specify keyboard pass-throughSaving the View Using MacrosClosing a Video Viewer Window Session To connect a terminal to the DSR switch Network ConfigurationTo configure network settings using the Console menu Console MenuConsole Main Menu Console Password Security ConfigurationOther Console Main Menu Options Unbind from DSView 3 ServerRestore Factory Defaults Enable Debug MessagesReset Appliance Firmware ManagementUsing the DSView 3 software Appendix a Flash UpgradesUsing the Console menu interface Recovering from a failed Flash upgrade Using the on-board web interfaceTo upgrade the DSR switch firmware To recover from a failed Flash upgradeAppendices Appendix B Using the DSR Remote Operations Software DSView 3 Software Server Authentication Installing the DSR Remote Operations software Before using the DSR Remote Operations softwareTo install the DSR Remote Operations software Minimum requirements for the DSR Remote Operations softwareWindow features Using the DSR Remote Operations softwareTo start the DSR Remote Operations software To exit the DSR Remote Operations softwareServers view Version view Power viewPower control of devices attached to power device sockets Rebooting a switchTo reboot the switch Managing serversAppendices Configuring the serial IQ module Appendix C Using Serial IQ ModulesSerial IQ module modes Ctrl-F8 To configure a serial IQ module Using History modeCreating a serial IQ module macro To create a macroSignal Flow SRL Signal Name Description Pin To use History modeSerial IQ module pinouts Table C.1 Serial IQ Module Pinouts DB9-FTable D.1 UTP Wiring Standards Pin Wiring standardsAppendix D UTP Cabling UTP copper cablingCabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Appendix E Cable Pinout Information Figure E.2 Console/Setup JackTable E.2 Descriptions for Figure E.2 Pin Number Dimensions Appendix F Technical SpecificationsSetup Port Network ConnectionPower Supply Serial Power Control SPC PortUSB Device Port Modem PortApprovals and Markings Safety and EMC StandardsNetwork Connection Table F.2 DSR1021/1022 Switch Product SpecificationsMarkings Safety and EMC ApprovalsTable F.3 DSR1024 Switch Product Specifications Setup Port AC-input Cable Table F.3 DSR1024 Switch Product SpecificationsNumber Type PS/2, USB and VGA Table F.5 DSR1031 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Dimensions Table F.5 DSR1031 Switch Product SpecificationsSafety and EMC Table F.5 DSR1031 Switch Product Specifications Power SupplyTable F.6 DSR2035/8035 Switch Product Specifications DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix G Sun Advanced Key Emulation DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix H Technical Support To resolve an issueDSR Switch Installer/User Guide Index Leds Index DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Page For Technical Support