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8DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide

Getting Started

Before installing your DSR1021/1022 switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the DSR1021/1022 switch as well as other items necessary for proper installation.

Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 switch

The following items are shipped with the DSR1021/1022 switch:

•local country power cord

•rack mounting brackets

•null modem cable

•DSR1021/1022 Installer/User Guide (this manual)

•DSR1021/1022 Quick Installation Guide

Additional items needed

Additional items needed for installation of the DSR1021/1022 awitch include the following:

•one DSRIQ module per target server or DSRIQ-SRL module per serial device

•one CAT 5 patch cable per DSRIQ module (4-pair UTP, up to 10 meters)

•one CAT 5 patch cable for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 10 meters)

•(Optional) DSView 3 software

•(Optional) V.34, V.90 or V.92-compatible modem and cables

•(Optional) SPC power control device

Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch Hardware

NOTE: The DSR1021/1022 switch may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The DSR1021/1022 switch does not support a 0U configuration.

To connect and power on your DSR1021/1022 switch:

1.Power off the target devices that will be part of your DSR1021/1022 switching system. Locate the power cord that came with the DSR1021/1022 switch. Plug one end into the power socket on the back panel of the DSR1021/1022 switch. Plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

•Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

•Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

•Disconnect the power from the switch by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the appliance.

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Avocent manual Getting Started, Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch Hardware, Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 switch

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 Features and Benefits Reduce cable bulk 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 Safety Precautions Rack Mount Safety Considerations Installation DSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity Installing the DSR1021/1022 switch Installation OverviewSetting up your network Connections Digital User EthernetCord Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch Hardware Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 switchTo 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 Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 Software Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target DevicesSetting 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 Soft switching To configure the Oscar interface screen delayTo soft switch to a target device To select the previous target device Navigating the Oscar Interface Escape Configuring Oscar Interface Menus Local Port Operation Assigning target device names To access the Oscar interface Setup dialog boxTo access the Oscar interface Names dialog box To assign names to target devices Names Dialog Box To list target devices alphabetically by name To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog boxAssigning device types Changing the display behavior To assign a device type To access the Oscar interface Menu dialog box To 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 determine how the status flag is displayed Flag Dialog Box To access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting to target devices To turn off Broadcasting Using Scan modeTo broadcast to selected target devices To add target devices to the Scan list 11 Scan Dialog Box To start the Scan mode To remove a target device from the Scan list To access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog box Setting local port Screen Saver optionsTo cancel Scan mode To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port To set the Screen Saver options 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 Managing Server Tasks Using the Oscar Interface To access the Oscar interface Commands dialog box To disconnect a user Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsTo view current user connections Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values Displaying version information To display version information Click X to close the Dsriq Version dialog box 46 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Overview of the DSR1021/1022 Web Server To log in to the DSR web server About the DSR Explorer Window Describes some of the DSR Explorer window areas Bookmarking a window Internet Explorer only Using the side navigation barUsing the top option bar Logging Out Launching a KVM session To disconnect an active KVM session Administrator only Rebooting the applianceTo reboot the DSR1021/1022 switch remotely Managing a DSR web server device Managing Local Accounts Viewing and changing appliance configuration information Managing Device Properties Power Controlling Target Devices About the Video Viewer Window Video Viewer minimum requirements Session time-out To enable, disable or configure the session time-outLaunching a KVM Session Video Viewer Window Features Video Viewer Window Normal Window Mode 58 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Setting the Window Size To change the Video Viewer window resolutionChanging 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 Additional Video Adjustment To manually adjust the video quality of the window Contrast and brightness Detection thresholds Adjusting Mouse Options Automatic video adjustmentBlock noise threshold and pixel noise threshold Refresh image To enter single cursor mode Cursor Type To select a key for exiting single cursor mode To exit single cursor modeTo change the mouse cursor setting Mouse Scaling To realign the mouse Using Keyboard Pass-throughMouse Alignment and Synchronization Using Macros Saving the View Closing a Video Viewer Window Session To close 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 Security Configuration To add a user to the DSR1021/1022 switch databaseOther Console Main Menu Options Local User Accounts Console Password Reset CertificatesTo rename a user in the DSR1021/1022 switch database To remove a user from the DSR1021/1022 switch database Secure Mode Enable Debug MessagesRestore Factory Defaults Reset Appliance Appendix a Flash Upgrades Appendices 78 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix B Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection Before you begin Appendix C Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules DSRIQ-SRL module modes Ctrl-F8 To create a macro To configure a DSRIQ-SRL moduleCreating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro To use History mode DSRIQ-SRL module pinouts Appendix D UTP Cabling UTP copper cabling Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Appendix E Technical Specifications Table E.1 DSR1021/1022 Switch Product Specifications Type Serial RS-232 Connectors DB9 Male Appendix F Sun Advanced Key Emulation Appendices Appendix G Technical Support Index Numerics 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