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INSTRUCTIONS
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DSR® Switch
Installer/User Guide
For models: DSR1020, DSR2020, DSR4020, DSR8020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features and Benefits
Safety Precautions
Controlling Your System at the Local Port
Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus
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LIST OF FIGURES
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LIST OF TABLES
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Product Overview
Features and Benefits
Access the DSR switch via network connection
Simple access to any target device
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Safety Precautions
2 Installation
Installation Overview
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Getting Started
Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware
Free
To connect a DSRIQ module to a server:
Attach the appropriately
Attach one end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the
3.Repeat this procedure for all servers you wish to attach
Verifying the Connections
Configuring DSView Software and Adjusting Mouse Settings
To adjust mouse settings on Windows 2000 (using default drivers):
To adjust mouse settings on Windows XP or Server 2003 (using default drivers):
To adjust mouse settings using IntelliPoint® drivers:
To adjust mouse settings using Red Hat® Linux® drivers:
1.From the Desktop Controls, select the mouse settings
To adjust mouse settings using Sun Solaris™ drivers:
From the Workspace Menu, select
Applications
Local Port Operation
Controlling Your System at the Local Port
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers
Viewing the status of your DSR switching system
Selecting target devices
To select target devices:
Double-clickthe target device name, EID or port number. -or
Port
Navigating the OSCAR Interface
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Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus
Assigning target device names
To access the OSCAR interface Names dialog box:
If the OSCAR interface is not open, press
2.Click Setup - Names. The Names dialog box appears
Setup - Names
To assign names to target devices:
In the Names dialog box, select a target device name or port number and click
Modify
4.Repeat steps 1-3for each target device in the system
5.Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes. -or
Assigning device types
To access the OSCAR interface Devices dialog box:
2.Click Setup - Devices. The Devices dialog box appears
Setup - Devices
To assign a device type:
3.Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click OK
4.Repeat steps 1-3for each port requiring a device type to be assigned
5.Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings
Changing the display behavior
To access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog box:
To choose the display order of target devices:
To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface:
Controlling the status flag
To access the OSCAR interface Flag dialog box:
To determine how the status flag is displayed:
1.Select Name or EID to determine what information will be displayed
Displayed
Timed
•Flag 1 - Grey flag with black text
To broadcast to selected target devices:
3.Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears
Commands
4.Click the Broadcast Enable checkbox to activate Broadcasting
Broadcast Enable
To turn Broadcasting off:
Using Scan mode
To add target devices to the Scan list:
To remove a target device from the Scan list:
To start the Scan mode:
To cancel Scan mode:
Setting local port Screen Saver options
To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver dialog box:
2.Click Setup - Screen Saver. The Screen Saver dialog box appears
Setup - Screen Saver
To set the Screen Saver options:
(Optional) Click
Test
To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port:
1.Press any key or move the mouse
To immediately turn on the screen saver:
To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:
2.Click Setup - Keyboard. The Keyboard dialog box appears
Setup - Keyboard
3.Select a country code and click OK
Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface
Viewing and disconnecting user connections
To view current user connections:
To disconnect a user:
Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without disconnecting a user
Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse
To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values:
Reset PS/2
a.A message appears indicating that the mouse and keyboard have been reset
Displaying version information
To display version information:
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Terminal Operations
The Console Menu
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Other Console Main Menu Options
To remove a user from the DSR switch database:
Console Password
Reset Certificates
Secure Mode
Firmware Management
Enable Debug Messages
Restore Factory Defaults
Reset Appliance
Exit
APPENDICES
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades
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Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection
Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRLModules
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To configure a DSRIQ-SRLmodule:
1.Press Ctrl-F8.The Configuration Screen will appear
3.Modify the selected value using the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys
4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to modify additional values
5.Press Enter to save your changes and exit the Configuration Screen. -or
To use History mode:
DSRIQ-SRLmodule pinouts
Appendix D: UTP Cabling
Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips
Appendix E: Technical Specifications
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Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation
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Appendix G: Technical Support
INDEX
module 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 45, 48
DSView software 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 30, 31, 39, 42, 43, 45, 47
Escape 15, 20, 26, 35
mode 49, 50
Installation
Installation Overview
Japanese Approvals
Japanese Sun USB Keyboards
keyboard
PPP5
Rack mounting brackets 7 Red Hat Linux drivers 12 Reduce cable bulk
remove a user from the DSR switch database
rename a user in the DSR switch database 42 Reset Appliance
Reset Certificates 43 Reset PS/2
Restore Factory Defaults
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For Technical Support:
590-419-001A
