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46 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide

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Main For Technical Support: 590-427-501B DS R Switch Installer/User Guide For models: DSR1021 DSR1022 Page Page Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Page LIST OF FIGURES Page LIST OF TABLES Page 1 Features and Benefits Reduce cable bulk Access the DSR1021/1022 switch via network connection Two modes of access to the DSR1021/1022 switch Simple access to any target device Page Safety Precautions Rack Mount Safety Considerations 2 DSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity Installation Overview Setting up your network Installing the DSR1021/1022 switch Page Getting Started Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 switch Additional items needed Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch Hardware Page Verifying the Connections DSR1021/1022 switch DSRIQ modules Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 Software Setting up the built-in web server Setting Up the DSView Software Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices Microsoft Windows Page LINUX Page Page UNIX Page Novell NetWare Apple Mac OS Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Viewing the status of your DSR1021/1022 switching system Selecting target devices Soft switching 24 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Navigating the OSCAR Interface This table describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the keyboard and mouse. Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus Assigning target device names Page Assigning device types Changing the display behavior Page Controlling the status flag Page Broadcasting to target devices Using Scan mode Page Page Setting local port Screen Saver options Page Setting the keyboard country code Page Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface Viewing and disconnecting user connections Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse Displaying version information Page Page 4 Overview of the DSR1021/1022 Web Server Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers About the DSR Explorer Window Using the side navigation bar Using the top option bar Logging Out Launching a KVM session Managing a DSR web server device Managing Local Accounts Chapter 4: Web Server Operations 53 Managing Device Properties Power Controlling Target Devices 5 About the Video Viewer Window Video Viewer minimum requirements Launching a KVM Session Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 57 Video Viewer Window Features Figure 5.1 shows the Video Viewer window areas, and descriptions follow in Table 5.1 on page 58. 58 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Changing the toolbar Setting the Window Size Adjusting the View Adjusting color depth Additional Video Adjustment Page Adjusting Mouse Options Page Page Using Keyboard Pass-through Using Macros Saving the View Page Page 6 The Console Menu Network Configuration Page Page Other Console Main Menu Options Security Configuration Local User Accounts Console Password Reset Certificates Page APPENDICES Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades Page Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection Before you begin Establishing a DSR Remote Operations software connection Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules DSRIQ-SRL module modes Configuring the DSRIQ-SRL module Page Creating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro Using History mode DSRIQ-SRL module pinouts Appendix D: UTP Cabling UTP copper cabling Wiring standards Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips 86 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix E: Technical Specifications Table E.1 lists the technical specifications for the DSR1021/1022 switch. Appendices 87 88 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key. The Scroll Lock LED blinks. Use the indicated keys in Table F.1 as you would use the advanced keys on a Sun keyboard. Special considerations for Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB keyboards (DSRIQ-USB modules only) Appendix G: Technical Support INDEX Index Numerics A B D E F H I J K L P R S T U V Page For Technical Support: 590-427-501B DS R Switch Installer/User Guide For models: DSR1021 DSR1022