Avocent DSR1021 manual Managing Server Tasks Using the Oscar Interface

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 41

Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface

From the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage your DSR1021/1022 switching system and user connections, enable the Scan and Broadcast modes and update your firmware. Table 3.5 lists commands you can use to manage routine tasks for your target devices..

Table 3.5: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Target Devices

FeaturePurpose

Broadcast Enable	Begin broadcasting to target devices. Configure a target device list for broadcasting
	under the Setup dialog box.
Scan Enable	Begin scanning target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the Setup
	dialog box.
User Status	View and disconnect users.
Display Versions	View version information for the DSR1021/1022 switch. Also view and upgrade
	firmware for individual DSRIQ modules.
Reset PS/2	Re-establish operation of PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

To access the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box:

1.Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. See Figure 3.1 on page 21 for an illustration of the Main dialog box populated with sample data.

2.Click Commands to open the Commands dialog box as shown in Figure 3.15.

Figure 3.15: Commands Dialog Box