Avocent Getting Started, Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch Hardware, Additional items needed

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.