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46DSR Switch Installer/User Guide

Using the top option bar

Bookmarking a window

The DSR Explorer window contains a bookmark icon and text in the top option bar. Bookmarking a window will add a link to the window in the Favorites drop-down menu. You may select the link at any time to quickly access the bookmarked window.

If you bookmark a window and information related to the window changes, this new information will appear in the window when you next display the bookmarked window.

If you click BOOKMARK or the bookmark icon after the DSR switch on-board web interface session has timed out, the User Login window will open and you must log in again.

To bookmark a window:

1.In the top option bar, click BOOKMARK or the bookmark icon. The Add Favorite dialog box will appear.

2.If you wish, type a name for the window. You may also click the Create in button to create or specify a folder in which to place the window.

3.Click OK to close the Add Favorite dialog box.

Printing a window

All DSR switch on-board web interface (OBWI) windows contain a print icon in the top option bar.

To print a DSR switch on-board web interface window:

1.In the top option bar, click PRINT or the print icon. The Print dialog box will appear.

2.Specify the options you wish to use for printing the DSR switch on-board web interface window.

3.Click Print to print the DSR switch on-board web interface window and close the Print dialog box.

Refreshing a window

A DSR Explorer window may be refreshed at any time by clicking REFRESH or the refresh icon in the top option bar.

Logging out

A user may log out at any time by clicking the logout icon in the top option bar.

Launching a KVM Session

NOTE: When in IPv4 mode, Java 1.5 or later is required. When in IPv6 mode, Java 1.6 or later is required. Currently, MAC operating systems only support Java 1.5, so users with MAC operating systems cannot yet operate in IPv6 mode.

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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 Features and Benefits Reduce cable bulk Control of virtual media-capable appliances select models Access the DSR switch via a standard TCP/IP networkDSView 3 management software plug-in Descriptions for Figure Number Description DSR Switch Installer/User Guide DSR Switch Connectivity Installation Overview Basic DSR Switch Configuration DSR8035 Switch Shown Supplied with the DSR switch Getting started Rack mounting safety considerations Rack Mounting a DSR SwitchSetting up your network Additional items needed To install the rack mounting bracket Connecting the DSR Switch HardwareTo connect and power up your DSR switch To connect local virtual media To connect a serial IQ module to a serial device Setting up the DSView 3 software Configuring the DSR SwitchSetting up the built-in web server Connecting to the on-board web interface through a firewall To configure the firewall Verifying the Connections Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target DevicesDSR switch IQ and serial IQ modules DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Selecting a target device Basic OperationsViewing and selecting ports and servers To select a target device To soft switch to a target device Soft switchingViewing the status of your DSR switching system To select the previous target device Navigating the Oscar interface Main Dialog Box Functions To access the Oscar interface Main dialog boxConsole, if it is password protected Cursor within the column Setting virtual media options To set virtual media options Write AccessManaging a KVM session Mass Storage Setup Dialog Box Functions To access the Oscar interface Setup dialog box Changing the display behavior To access the Oscar interface Menu dialog boxTo choose the display order of target devices Controlling the status flag To set a Screen Delay Time for the Oscar interfaceTo access the Oscar interface Flag dialog box To change how the Oscar interface is invoked To determine how the status flag is displayed Oscar Interface Flag Dialog Box Selecting target devices for broadcasting To access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog boxTo select the target devices for broadcasting Selecting target devices for Scan mode To add target devices to the Scan list To access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog box Setting local port Screen Saver optionsTo remove a target device from the Scan list To set the Screen Saver options Setting the keyboard country codeTo exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port To immediately activate the screen saver To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers 10 Oscar Interface Keyboard Dialog Box To set the Ethernet Mode Configuring network settingsTo enable or disable the Ping Response To configure the IP address Configuring the DSView 3 server IP addressConfiguring the IP address To configure the DSView 3 server IP address To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog box Assigning device types Assigning target device names To access the Oscar interface Names dialog boxTo assign a device type To assign names to target devices 16 Oscar Interface Names Dialog Box To access the Oscar interface Commands dialog box Commands Dialog Box FunctionsTo list target devices alphabetically by name Enabling or disabling Scan mode Enabling or disabling Broadcasting To view current user connections Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsTo disconnect a user Displaying version information To display version information 21 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 Sending a ping request To send a ping request DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Overview of the DSR Switch On-Board Web Interface Web Interface Operations Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To log in to the DSR switch on-board web interfaceDSR Explorer Window Using the side navigation bar Web Interface Operations Using the top option bar Launching a KVM Session Upgrading IQ modules Managing the DSR Switch On-Board Web InterfaceTo disconnect an active KVM session administrator only To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer Managing USB speed Rebooting the applianceAccess levels Managing local accounts To edit a user account administrator or active user only To add a new user account administrator onlyTo delete a user account administrator only Preemption levels To configure virtual media in the on-board web interface Configuring virtual media Virtual media session settingsTo change the default preemption level administrator only Virtual Media Session Settings Description Web Interface Operations Managing Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration informationViewing Appliance Information To do this Select this Power Controlling Target Devices To configure Ldap authentication priority parameters Configuring LdapLdap authentication priority Ldap Overview parameters To configure Ldap server parameters Ldap Search parameters To configure Ldap search parameters Ldap Search Page in the On-Board Web Interface Ldap Query parameters To configure Ldap query parameters Appliance and Target Device Query Modes Active Directory KVM User Active Directory KVM Appliance Admin Setting up Active Directory for performing queries To set up group queries DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Video Viewer Video Viewer Window Session time-out Video Viewer Window FeaturesTo enable, disable or configure the session time-out To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer window Video Viewer To change the Video Viewer window resolution Setting the window sizeAdjusting the view Changing the toolbar To align the mouse cursors To enable or disable Full Screen modeTo refresh the screen To enable full or manual scaling Adjusting color depthAdditional video adjustment To manually adjust the video quality of the window Target video settings Detection thresholds Automatic video adjustmentContrast and brightness Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Threshold Video Test Pattern Adjusting mouse optionsRefresh Image Cursor type To exit Single Cursor mode To enter Single Cursor modeTo select a key for exiting Single Cursor mode To change the mouse cursor setting Mouse alignment and synchronization Vendor-specific video settingsMouse scaling To set mouse scaling To 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 To map a virtual media drive Video Viewer Virtual Media Dialog Box To unmap a virtual media drive To reset all USB devices on the target deviceTo display virtual media drive details To close the Virtual Media dialog box Using Keyboard Pass-throughClosing a virtual media session To specify keyboard pass-through Saving the View Using MacrosClosing a Video Viewer Window Session To configure network settings using the Console menu Network ConfigurationTo connect a terminal to the DSR switch Console Menu Console Main Menu Other Console Main Menu Options Security ConfigurationConsole Password Unbind from DSView 3 Server Reset Appliance Enable Debug MessagesRestore Factory Defaults Firmware Management Using the DSView 3 software Appendix a Flash UpgradesUsing the Console menu interface To upgrade the DSR switch firmware Using the on-board web interfaceRecovering from a failed Flash upgrade To recover from a failed Flash upgrade Appendices Appendix B Using the DSR Remote Operations Software DSView 3 Software Server Authentication To install the DSR Remote Operations software Before using the DSR Remote Operations softwareInstalling the DSR Remote Operations software Minimum requirements for the DSR Remote Operations software To start the DSR Remote Operations software Using the DSR Remote Operations softwareWindow features To exit the DSR Remote Operations software Servers view Power view Version view To reboot the switch Rebooting a switchPower control of devices attached to power device sockets Managing servers Appendices Configuring the serial IQ module Appendix C Using Serial IQ ModulesSerial IQ module modes Ctrl-F8 Creating a serial IQ module macro Using History modeTo configure a serial IQ module To create a macro Serial IQ module pinouts To use History modeSignal Flow SRL Signal Name Description Pin Table C.1 Serial IQ Module Pinouts DB9-F Appendix D UTP Cabling Wiring standardsTable D.1 UTP Wiring Standards Pin UTP copper cabling Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Figure E.2 Console/Setup Jack Appendix E Cable Pinout Information Table E.2 Descriptions for Figure E.2 Pin Number Setup Port Appendix F Technical SpecificationsDimensions Network Connection USB Device Port Serial Power Control SPC PortPower Supply Modem Port Safety and EMC Standards Approvals and Markings Table F.2 DSR1021/1022 Switch Product Specifications Safety and EMC Approvals Markings Table F.3 DSR1024 Switch Product Specifications Setup Port Table F.3 DSR1024 Switch Product Specifications AC-input Cable Number Type PS/2, USB and VGA Table F.5 DSR1031 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Table F.5 DSR1031 Switch Product Specifications Table F.5 DSR1031 Switch Product Specifications Power Supply Safety and EMC Table F.6 DSR2035/8035 Switch Product Specifications DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix G Sun Advanced Key Emulation DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To resolve an issue Appendix H Technical Support DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Index Leds Index DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Page For Technical Support