DSR Switch Connectivity | Avocent 590-686-501D specification

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DSR Switch Connectivity

A DSR switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between operators and target devices attached to the switch over a network using either an Ethernet or modem connection.

The DSR switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT or 1000BaseT network for switches that support it.

The DSR switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem. You can perform KVM switching tasks by using the on-board web interface, the DSR Remote Operations software or the DSView 3 software.

For more information on the DSView 3 software, visit www.avocent.com or see the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide.

Installation Overview

The general procedure for setting up and installing a DSR switch is as follows:

•Unpack the switch and verify that all components are present and in good condition.

•Make all hardware connections between the power source, switch, target devices, optional power control device(s), the Ethernet and the optional modem connection.

•Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working.

•Configure the DSR switch’s IP address using the console menu interface or DSView 3 software. See the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide for more information.

•Use the on-board web interface or DSView 3 software to configure the DSR switch. See the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide for more information.

•Make the appropriate mouse setting adjustments.

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Avocent 590-686-501D manual DSR Switch Connectivity, Installation Overview

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 Benefits DSView 3 management software plug-in Access the DSR switch via a standard TCP/IP networkControl of virtual media-capable appliances select models Description Descriptions for Figure Number DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Installation Overview DSR Switch Connectivity Basic DSR Switch Configuration DSR8035 Switch Shown Getting started Supplied with the DSR switch Setting up your network Rack Mounting a DSR SwitchRack mounting safety considerations Additional items needed To connect and power up your DSR switch Connecting the DSR Switch HardwareTo install the rack mounting bracket To connect a serial IQ module to a serial device To connect local virtual media Setting up the built-in web server Configuring the DSR SwitchSetting up the DSView 3 software Connecting to the on-board web interface through a firewall To configure the firewall DSR switch Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target DevicesVerifying the Connections IQ and serial IQ modules DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Viewing and selecting ports and servers Basic OperationsSelecting a target device To select a target device Viewing the status of your DSR switching system Soft switchingTo soft switch to a target device To select the previous target device Navigating the Oscar interface Console, if it is password protected To access the Oscar interface Main dialog boxMain Dialog Box Functions Cursor within the column Setting virtual media options Managing a KVM session Write AccessTo set virtual media options Mass Storage To access the Oscar interface Setup dialog box Setup Dialog Box Functions To choose the display order of target devices To access the Oscar interface Menu dialog boxChanging the display behavior 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 invoked Oscar Interface Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status flag is displayed To select the target devices for broadcasting To access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog boxSelecting target devices for broadcasting To add target devices to the Scan list Selecting target devices for Scan mode To remove a target device from the Scan list 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 Setting the keyboard country codeTo set the Screen Saver options To immediately activate the screen saver 10 Oscar Interface Keyboard Dialog Box To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers To enable or disable the Ping Response Configuring network settingsTo set the Ethernet Mode Configuring the IP address Configuring the DSView 3 server IP addressTo configure the IP address To configure the DSView 3 server IP address Assigning device types To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog box To assign a device type To access the Oscar interface Names dialog boxAssigning target device names 16 Oscar Interface Names Dialog Box To assign names to target devices To list target devices alphabetically by name Commands Dialog Box FunctionsTo access the Oscar interface Commands dialog box Enabling or disabling Broadcasting Enabling or disabling Scan mode To disconnect a user Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsTo view current user connections To display version information Displaying version information 21 Oscar Interface Version Dialog Box To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouseTo enable or disable USB To send a ping request Sending a ping request DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Web Interface Operations Overview of the DSR Switch On-Board Web Interface DSR Explorer Window To log in to the DSR switch on-board web interfaceViewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Web Interface Operations Using the side navigation bar Launching a KVM Session Using the top option bar To 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 Explorer Access levels Rebooting the applianceManaging USB speed Managing local accounts To delete a user account administrator only To add a new user account administrator onlyTo edit a user account administrator or active user only Preemption levels To 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 Description Web Interface Operations Viewing Appliance Information To do this Select this Viewing and changing appliance configuration informationManaging Device Properties Power Controlling Target Devices Ldap authentication priority Configuring LdapTo configure Ldap authentication priority parameters Ldap Overview parameters Ldap Search parameters To configure Ldap server parameters Ldap Search Page in the On-Board Web Interface To configure Ldap search parameters Ldap Query parameters Appliance and Target Device Query Modes To configure Ldap query parameters Active Directory KVM User Active Directory KVM Appliance Admin To set up group queries Setting up Active Directory for performing queries DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Video Viewer Window Video Viewer To enable, disable or configure the session time-out Video Viewer Window FeaturesSession time-out To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer window Video Viewer Adjusting the view Setting the window sizeTo change the Video Viewer window resolution Changing the toolbar To refresh the screen To enable or disable Full Screen modeTo align the mouse cursors Additional video adjustment Adjusting color depthTo enable full or manual scaling To manually adjust the video quality of the window Target video settings Contrast and brightness Automatic video adjustmentDetection thresholds Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Threshold Refresh Image Adjusting mouse optionsVideo Test Pattern Cursor type To select a key for exiting Single Cursor mode To enter Single Cursor modeTo exit Single Cursor mode To change the mouse cursor setting Mouse scaling Vendor-specific video settingsMouse alignment and synchronization To set mouse scaling To set Avocent Mouse Sync from the Video Viewer Avocent Mouse SyncTo realign the mouse Sharing and preemption considerations Using Virtual MediaRequirements To launch a virtual media session Virtual Media dialog boxOpening a virtual media session Video Viewer Virtual Media Dialog Box To map a virtual media drive To display virtual media drive details To reset all USB devices on the target deviceTo unmap a virtual media drive Closing a virtual media session Using Keyboard Pass-throughTo close the Virtual Media dialog box To specify keyboard pass-through Closing a Video Viewer Window Session Using MacrosSaving the View To connect a terminal to the DSR switch Network ConfigurationTo configure network settings using the Console menu Console Menu Console Main Menu Console Password Security ConfigurationOther Console Main Menu Options Unbind from DSView 3 Server Restore Factory Defaults Enable Debug MessagesReset Appliance Firmware Management Using the Console menu interface Appendix a Flash UpgradesUsing the DSView 3 software Recovering from a failed Flash upgrade Using the on-board web interfaceTo upgrade the DSR switch firmware To recover from a failed Flash upgrade Appendices 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 software Window features Using the DSR Remote Operations softwareTo start the DSR Remote Operations software To exit the DSR Remote Operations software Servers view Version view Power view Power control of devices attached to power device sockets Rebooting a switchTo reboot the switch Managing servers Appendices Serial IQ module modes Appendix C Using Serial IQ ModulesConfiguring the serial IQ module Ctrl-F8 To configure a serial IQ module Using History modeCreating a serial IQ module macro To create a macro Signal Flow SRL Signal Name Description Pin To use History modeSerial IQ module pinouts Table C.1 Serial IQ Module Pinouts DB9-F Table D.1 UTP Wiring Standards Pin Wiring standardsAppendix D UTP Cabling UTP copper cabling Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Appendix E Cable Pinout Information Figure E.2 Console/Setup Jack Table E.2 Descriptions for Figure E.2 Pin Number Dimensions Appendix F Technical SpecificationsSetup Port Network Connection Power Supply Serial Power Control SPC PortUSB Device Port Modem Port Approvals and Markings Safety and EMC Standards Table F.2 DSR1021/1022 Switch Product Specifications Markings Safety and EMC Approvals Table F.3 DSR1024 Switch Product Specifications Setup Port AC-input Cable Table F.3 DSR1024 Switch Product Specifications Number Type PS/2, USB and VGA Table F.5 DSR1031 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Table F.5 DSR1031 Switch Product Specifications Safety and EMC Table F.5 DSR1031 Switch Product Specifications Power Supply Table 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 issue DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Index Leds Index DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Page For Technical Support