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Installation

The DSR switching system requires connectivity to a server running the DSView Server software. DSView software allows a user to view and control target devices (one at a time) attached to the DSR switching system. For more information on the DSView software, see the DSView Installer/User Guide.

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

The DSR switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network, or even a 1000BaseT network.

The DSR switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem.

Installation Overview

The general procedure for setting up and installing the DSR switch is as follows:

•Unpack the DSR switch and verify that all components are present and in good condition. See the Getting Started section in this chapter.

•Make all hardware connections between the power source, DSR switch, target devices, optional SPC device, the Ethernet and the optional modem connection. See the Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware section.

•Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working. See the Verifying the Connections section.

•If you are configuring the DSR switch using the console menu interface, do that at this point. See Chapter 4 for more information.

•Use the DSView Server software to configure the DSR switch. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions.

•Make the appropriate mouse setting adjustments. See the Adjusting mouse settings on target devices section.