Installation, DSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity | Avocent DSR1021

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DSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity

The DSR1021/1022 switching system can connect to a server running the DSView 3 software. DSView 3 software allows a user to view and control target devices (one at a time) attached to the DSR1021/1022 switching system. For more information on the DSView 3 software, see the DSView Installer/User Guide.

The DSR1021/1022 switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between operators and target devices attached to the DSR1021/1022 switch over a network using either an Ethernet connection or a modem connection.

The DSR1021/1022 switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network.

The DSR1021/1022 switch also uses 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 one of the following:

•the web server built into the switch -or-

•DSView 3 software

The installation instructions in this chapter pertain to the hardware installation and configurations of the DSR1021/1022 switch and the built-in web server. If you plan to use the DSView 3 software for access, please refer to the DSView 3 Quick Install Guide that is included with the DSView 3 software package.

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Contents

DSR Switch Power on DSR1021/1022 Switch USA Notification Japanese Approvals Safety and EMC Standards Table of Contents Local Port Operation Terminal Operations Index List of Figures Viii DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide List of Tables DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Reduce cable bulk Features and Benefits Simple access to any target device Access the DSR1021/1022 switch via network connectionTwo modes of access to the DSR1021/1022 switch DSR1021/1022 switch Ethernet DSView Modem Rack Mount Safety Considerations Safety Precautions DSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity Installation Installing the DSR1021/1022 switch Installation OverviewSetting up your network Connections Digital User EthernetCord Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 switch Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch HardwareTo connect and power on your DSR1021/1022 switch Getting Started To connect a Dsriq module to a server To connect a Dsriq module to a serial device DSR1021/1022 switchVerifying the Connections Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 SoftwareSetting up the built-in web server Setting Up the DSView Software Microsoft Windows Click the Pointer Options tab Linux Installation 16 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Unix 18 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Novell NetWare Apple Mac OS Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Oscar interface Main dialog boxControlling Your System at the Local Port To select target devices Viewing the status of your DSR1021/1022 switching systemSelecting target devices To configure the Oscar interface screen delay Soft switchingTo soft switch to a target device To select the previous target device Escape Navigating the Oscar Interface Local Port Operation Configuring Oscar Interface Menus Assigning target device names To access the Oscar interface Setup dialog boxTo access the Oscar interface Names dialog box Names Dialog Box To assign names to target devices To list target devices alphabetically by name To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog boxAssigning device types To assign a device type Changing the display behavior To choose the display order of target devices To access the Oscar interface Menu dialog box Controlling the status flag To set a Screen Delay Time for the Oscar interfaceTo access the Oscar interface Flag dialog box Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status flag is displayed Broadcasting to target devices To access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog box To turn off Broadcasting Using Scan modeTo broadcast to selected target devices 11 Scan Dialog Box To add target devices to the Scan list To remove a target device from the Scan list To start the Scan mode To access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog box Setting local port Screen Saver optionsTo cancel Scan mode To set the Screen Saver options To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers Setting the keyboard country codeTo immediately turn on the screen saver 40 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide To access the Oscar interface Commands dialog box Managing Server Tasks Using the Oscar Interface To disconnect a user Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsTo view current user connections To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse To display version information Displaying version information Click X to close the Dsriq Version dialog box 46 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide To log in to the DSR web server Overview of the DSR1021/1022 Web Server Describes some of the DSR Explorer window areas About the DSR Explorer Window Bookmarking a window Internet Explorer only Using the side navigation barUsing the top option bar Launching a KVM session Logging Out Rebooting the appliance To disconnect an active KVM session Administrator onlyTo reboot the DSR1021/1022 switch remotely Managing a DSR web server device Managing Local Accounts Managing Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration information Power Controlling Target Devices Video Viewer minimum requirements About the Video Viewer Window Session time-out To enable, disable or configure the session time-outLaunching a KVM Session Video Viewer Window Normal Window Mode Video Viewer Window Features 58 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide To change the Video Viewer window resolution Setting the Window SizeChanging the toolbar To specify a toolbar hide time To refresh the screen Adjusting the ViewTo align the mouse cursors To enable automatic, full or manual scaling Adjusting color depthTo enable or disable full screen mode To manually adjust the video quality of the window Additional Video Adjustment Detection thresholds Contrast and brightness Automatic video adjustment Adjusting Mouse OptionsBlock noise threshold and pixel noise threshold Refresh image Cursor Type To enter single cursor mode To exit single cursor mode To select a key for exiting single cursor modeTo change the mouse cursor setting Mouse Scaling To realign the mouse Using Keyboard Pass-throughMouse Alignment and Synchronization Saving the View Using Macros To close a Video Viewer window session Closing a Video Viewer Window Session 70 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Console Menu Network ConfigurationTo configure network settings using the Console menu 72 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations To add a user to the DSR1021/1022 switch database Security ConfigurationOther Console Main Menu Options Local User Accounts Reset Certificates Console PasswordTo rename a user in the DSR1021/1022 switch database To remove a user from the DSR1021/1022 switch database Enable Debug Messages Secure ModeRestore Factory Defaults Reset Appliance Appendices Appendix a Flash Upgrades 78 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Before you begin Appendix B Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection DSRIQ-SRL module modes Appendix C Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules Ctrl-F8 To create a macro To configure a DSRIQ-SRL moduleCreating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro DSRIQ-SRL module pinouts To use History mode UTP copper cabling Appendix D UTP Cabling Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Table E.1 DSR1021/1022 Switch Product Specifications Appendix E Technical Specifications Type Serial RS-232 Connectors DB9 Male Appendix F Sun Advanced Key Emulation Appendices Appendix G Technical Support Numerics Index Module 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 51, 77, 80 Mode 81, 82 PPP Status LED 96 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Page 590-427-501B