Product Overview | Avocent DSR2161, DSR1161, DSR4160, DSR800

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Product Overview

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Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Avocent DSR2161, DSR1161, DSR4160, DSR800 manual Product Overview

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DSR Power on DSR USA Notification Canadian Notification Table of Contents Page Product Overview Page Reduce cable bulk Features and BenefitsAccess the DSR via network connection DSView provides simple point and click access to any server TCP/IP DSR Model Comparison Safety Precautions Rack mount safety considerations Installation Page Verification of Ethernet/computer connections Getting StartedSupplied with the DSR Additional items needed DSR in a Network Configuration Setting up your network Basic DSR Configuration Installing the DSR Unit To configure the DSR hardware To install the DSR hardware To connect a Dsriq module to each server To adjust the mouse acceleration To install your DS software To connect and power up your DSR Local Port Operation Page Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Main dialog boxOscar Status Symbols Controlling your System at the Local Port Selecting servers Soft switching Oscar GUI Oscar navigation basics Changing the display behavior Configuring OscarTo access the Setup menu Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for your Servers To set a delay time for Oscar GUI To access the Menu dialog boxTo set the Switch Mode To determine how the status flag is displayed To access the Flag dialog boxControlling the status flag Oscar Status Flags To access the Security dialog box Setting console securityTo set or change the password To log in to your console To password protect your consoleTo remove password protection from your console To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection To turn off the screen saver To exit the screen saver modeTo access the Names dialog box Assigning server names To list servers alphabetically by name Resetting your Keyboard and MouseTo reset the mouse and keyboard values To assign names to servers To display version information Displaying Version Information DSR Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations Page Security Configuration menu Accessing the Terminal MenuTerminal applications menu commands Network Configuration menu To activate security Enable Debug Messages menuSet/Change Password menu Firmware Management menu Exit menu To change the password DSR Installer/User Guide Appendices Page To upload a new Flash file Appendix a Flash Upgrades Server Ports Appendix B Technical Specifications Appendix C Technical Support DSR Installer/User Guide Limited Warranty For Technical Support