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Figure 4.1: Avocent DSR Explorer Window

Table 4.2: Descriptions for Figure 4.1

Number Description

1Top option bar: Use the top option bar to bookmark a DSR switch on-board web interface window, refresh the display of a DSR switch on-board web interface window, print a web page, log out of a software session or access the Avocent Technical Support help page. The name of the logged in user appears on the left side of the top option bar.

2Side navigation bar: Use the side navigation bar to display the system information you wish to display or edit, which displays in the content area. The side navigation bar also contains icons in the top left corner which, when clicked, expand or collapse all nodes.

3Content area: Use the content area to display or make changes to the DSR switch on-board web interface system.

Using the side navigation bar

You can use the side navigation bar to display windows in which you can specify settings or perform operations. Clicking on a link that does not contain an arrow will display its corresponding window.

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Avocent 590-686-501D manual Using the side navigation bar, Web Interface Operations

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 Access the DSR switch via a standard TCP/IP network Control of virtual media-capable appliances select modelsDSView 3 management software plug-in 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 Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware To install the rack mounting bracketTo connect and power up your DSR switch 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 access the Oscar interface Menu dialog box Changing the display behaviorTo 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 invoked Oscar Interface Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status flag is displayed To access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog box Selecting target devices for broadcastingTo select the target devices for broadcasting To add target devices to the Scan list Selecting target devices for Scan mode Setting local port Screen Saver options To access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog boxTo 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 saver 10 Oscar Interface Keyboard Dialog Box To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers Configuring network settings To set the Ethernet ModeTo 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 address Assigning device types To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog box To access the Oscar interface Names dialog box Assigning target device namesTo assign a device type 16 Oscar Interface Names Dialog Box To assign names to target devices Commands Dialog Box Functions To access the Oscar interface Commands dialog boxTo list target devices alphabetically by name Enabling or disabling Broadcasting Enabling or disabling Scan mode Viewing and disconnecting user connections To view current user connectionsTo disconnect a user To display version information Displaying version information 21 Oscar Interface Version Dialog Box Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse To enable or disable USBTo reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values 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 To log in to the DSR switch on-board web interface Viewing and Selecting Ports and ServersDSR Explorer Window 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 and changing appliance configuration information Managing Device PropertiesViewing Appliance Information To do this Select this 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 enable or disable Full Screen mode To align the mouse cursorsTo refresh the screen 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 Avocent Mouse Sync To realign the mouseTo set Avocent Mouse Sync from the Video Viewer Using Virtual Media RequirementsSharing and preemption considerations Virtual Media dialog box Opening a virtual media sessionTo launch a virtual media session Video Viewer Virtual Media Dialog Box To map a virtual media drive To reset all USB devices on the target device To unmap a virtual media driveTo display virtual media drive details Closing a virtual media session Using Keyboard Pass-throughTo close the Virtual Media dialog box To specify keyboard pass-through Using Macros Saving the ViewClosing a Video Viewer Window Session 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 Appendix a Flash Upgrades Using the DSView 3 softwareUsing 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 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 Appendix C Using Serial IQ Modules Configuring the serial IQ moduleSerial IQ module modes 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