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Avocent DSRTM 1021 Chapter 2: Installation, Getting Started, Supplied with the DSR1021 switch

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Chapter 2: Installation

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Chapter 2: Installation

The DSR switching system requires that the DSView software, DSAdmin management application and DSAuth Server be installed prior to use. DSView software allows a user to view and control a server attached to the DSR switching system. The DSAdmin management application is used to configure and maintain the system. The DSAuth Server is a Windows NT or 2000 service used to prevent unauthorized access to the DSR switching system. More information on the DS Management Software suite can be found in your DSView Installer/User Guide.

The DSR switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between operators and connected computers on a network using either an Ethernet connection or a modem connection.

If you are using an Ethernet networking infrastructure, the TCP/IP protocol is used for communications with the DSR1021 switch. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used for an Ethernet connection, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network.

If communication with the DSR1021 switch will be made using a V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem, the PPP protocol will be used. You may specify Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) parameters using the Terminal Applications menu. See Chapter 4 for more information.

Getting Started

Before installing your DSR1021 switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the DSR1021 switch as well as other items necessary for proper installation.

Supplied with the DSR1021 switch

The following items are supplied with your DSR1021 switch:

•DSR1021 switch

•Local country power cord

•Rack mounting brackets

•Null modem cable

•DSR Installer/User Guide

•DSR1021 Quick Installation Guide

Contents

Page INSTRUCTIONS DANGEROUS VOLTAGE POWER ON POWER OFF PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL Page USA Notification Canadian Notification Japanese Approvals Korean Class A Statement Table of Contents Page 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits Reduce cable bulk Access the DSR1021 switch via network connection Simple point and click access to any server Create and manage user permissions with DES encrypted security Figure 1.1: Example DSR1021 Switch Configuration Safety Precautions 2 Installation Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started Supplied with the DSR1021 switch Additional items needed Verification of Internet/server connections Setting up your network Installing the DSR Switch Page To install the DSR1021 switch hardware: To conﬁgure the DSR1021 switch hardware: Adjusting mouse settings on target machines For Windows 2000 (using default drivers): For Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 (using default drivers): For IntelliPoint drivers: To connect a DSRIQ module to each server: To connect serial devices to the DSR1021 switch: To connect the local port keyboard, monitor and mouse: To connect and power up your DSR1021 switch: To install your DSR software: 3 Local Port Operation Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Main dialog box: Viewing the status of your DSR switching system OSCAR Interface Status Symbols Selecting servers and serial devices To select servers or serial devices: To select the previous server or serial device: Navigating the OSCAR Interface OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (continued) Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus Setup Features to Conﬁgure the OSCAR Interface To access the Setup menu: Assigning server or serial device names To access the Names dialog box: To assign names to servers or serial devices: To list servers alphabetically by name: Changing the Display Behavior To access the Menu dialog box: To choose the display order of servers: To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface: Controlling the Status Flag OSCAR Interface Status Flags To access the Flag dialog box: To determine how the status ﬂag is displayed: Broadcasting to Servers To access the Broadcast dialog box: To broadcast to selected servers: To turn broadcasting off: Using Scan Mode To add servers to the scan list: To remove a server from the scan list: To start the scan mode: To cancel scan mode: Setting Console Security To access the Security dialog box: To set or change the password: To password protect your console: To log in to your console: To remove password protection from your console: To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection: To exit the screen saver mode: Setting the Keyboard Country Code To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers: Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers To access the Commands menu: Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections To view current user connections: To disconnect a user: Resetting Your PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values: Displaying Version Information To display version information: Page 4 Terminal Operations Chapter 4: Terminal Operations Accessing the Terminal Applications Menu To access the Terminal Applications menu: Terminal Applications menu commands Network Conﬁguration To add a user to the DSR1021 switch database: To rename a user in the DSR1021 switch database: To remove a user from the DSR1021 switch database: To set an Authentication Timeout: To set an Inactivity Timeout: Security Conﬁguration SNMP Conﬁguration Page Firmware Management Enable Debug Messages Set/Change Password To activate security: To change the password: Restore Factory Defaults Reset Appliance Exit Page Appendices Appendices Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades To upgrade the DSR switch ﬁrmware using the Terminal Applications menu: Upgrading the DSRIQ module ﬁrmware To upgrade DSRIQ module ﬁrmware individually using the OSCAR interface: Page Figure A.4: DSRIQ Load Dialog Box Appendix B: Using the DSView Client Software Over a Modem Connection Before you begin To establish a remote DSView Client software session over a modem connection: Figure B.2: DSR1021 Switch Modem Connection Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRLModules DSRIQ-SRLmodule modes Configuring the DSRIQ-SRLmodule Ctrl Ctrl-F8 To conﬁgure a DSRIQ-SRLmodule: Creating a DSRIQ-SRLmodule macro To create a macro: Using History mode To use History mode: DSRIQ-SRLmodule pinouts DSRIQ-SRLModule Pinouts DB9-F Host Signal Signal Flow Appendix D: UTP Cabling UTP copper cabling Wiring standards Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Appendix E: Technical Specifications Dimensions (continued) Safety and EMC Standards User Consoles Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation Sun Key Emulation Special considerations for Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB keyboards (DSRIQ-USBmodules only) PS/2-to-USBKeyboard Mappings Appendix G: Technical Support Page LIMITED WARRANTY