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1CHAPTER1Product OverviewFeatures and BenefitsAvocent DSR® switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of

2 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideThe DSRIQ-SRL (serial) module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial device and

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch ConfigurationFigure 1.2: DSR Switch Model ComparisonDigital User(Computer with Int

4 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideSafety PrecautionsTo avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products:• If the build

5CHAPTER2InstallationThe DSR switching system requires connectivity to a server running the DSView Server software. DSView software allows a user to v

6 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideThe following diagram illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR switch. Figure 2.1: Basic DSR Switch

Chapter 2: Installation 7Setting up your networkThe DSR switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the switch and the target devi

8 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideConnecting the DSR Switch HardwareNOTE: The DSR switch may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The DSR swit

Chapter 2: Installation 99. Power up each target device and then power up the DSR switch. After approximately one minute, the switch completes

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10 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideVerifying the ConnectionsDSR switchThe front panel of the DSR switch features two LEDs indicating the Etherne

Chapter 2: Installation 114. Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync.5. Click OK.6. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session wi

12 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideTo adjust mouse settings using Red Hat® Linux® drivers:1. From the Desktop Controls, select the mouse setting

13Local Port OperationControlling Your System at the Local PortThe DSR switch includes a local port on the back. This port allows you to connect a key

14 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideViewing the status of your DSR switching systemThe status of target devices in your system is indicated in th

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 15To disconnect from a target device:Press Print Screen and then Alt+0 (zero). This leaves the user in a free

16 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideAlt+X Closes current dialog box and returns to previous one.Alt+O Selects the OK button, then returns to the

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 17Configuring OSCAR Interface MenusYou can configure your DSR switching system from the Setup dialog box withi

18 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.2: Setup Dialog BoxAssigning target device namesUse the Names dialog box to identify target devices

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 19To access the OSCAR interface Names dialog box:1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. Th

DSR® SwitchInstaller/User GuideFor models: DSR1020, DSR2020, DSR4020, DSR8020Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSR, DSView and OS

20 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideTo assign names to target devices:1. In the Names dialog box, select a target device name or port number and

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 21Assigning device typesWhile the DSR switch automatically discovers attached cascade switches, you will need

22 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.6: Device Modify Dialog Box3. Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click OK.4. Re

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 23Figure 3.7: Menu Dialog BoxTo choose the display order of target devices:1. Select Name to display target de

24 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideControlling the status flagThe status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the s

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25To determine how the status flag is displayed:1. Select Name or EID to determine what information will be di

26 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.10: Broadcast Dialog BoxNOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 27To turn Broadcasting off:From the Commands dialog box, clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox.Using Scan modeIn

28 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide4. Type the first few characters of a target device name or port number to scan. The first matching target de

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 29Figure 3.12: Commands Dialog Box3. Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box.4. Click X to close the Com

USA NotificationWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s au

30 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideSetting local port Screen Saver optionsUse the Screen Saver dialog box to manage the screen saver inactivity

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 313. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Se

32 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideTo set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. T

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 33Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR InterfaceFrom the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage

34 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideViewing and disconnecting user connectionsYou can view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog bo

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 35Figure 3.17: Disconnect Dialog Box4. Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog bo

36 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideClick X or press Escape to exit without sending a Reset command to the PS/2 mouse and keyboard.Displaying ve

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 37Figure 3.19: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box4. Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The DS

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39CHAPTER4Terminal OperationsThe Console MenuEach DSR switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface accessed thro

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40 DSR Switch Installer/User Guideterminal emulation software to access the Console menu interface. Actually, the terminal may be connected at

Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 41Figure 4.2: Network Configuration Menu3. Type 1 and press Enter to set your network speed. When possible, you

42 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideOther Console Main Menu OptionsBesides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of the DSR swi

Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 436. Enter the password for the user, then re-enter the password to confirm it.7. Enter 0 (zero) to exit.To rem

44 DSR Switch Installer/User Guidereplication system to another. The certificate can also be removed using the Console menu accessed via the SE

45APPENDICESAppendix A: FLASH UpgradesThe DSR switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with the latest firmware available. Thi

46 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide10. The DSR switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display the upgrade progre

Appendices 47Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem ConnectionAn external modem may be attached to the DSR switch. This modem may be u

48 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL ModulesThe DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100-capa

Appendices 49• Enter Sends: This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter is pressed. Available options are <

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50 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideTo configure a DSRIQ-SRL module:1. Press Ctrl-F8. The Configuration Screen will appear.2. Select a parameter

Appendices 51To use History mode:1. Press Ctrl-F9. The mode will display as History.2. Press one of the following key combinations to perform

52 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix D: UTP CablingThe following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of connection me

Appendices 53Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tipsThe following is a list of important safety considerations that should be review

54 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix E: Technical SpecificationsTable E.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications Server PortsNumber 16 (DSR1

Appendices 55SPC Device PortNumber 1Type RJ-45USB Device PortNumber 4Type USB 1.1DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth1.72 x 17.00 x 10.98 in; 1U

56 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix F: Sun Advanced Key EmulationCertain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emulated by

Appendices 57For example: For Stop + A, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock, then F1 + A.These key combinations will work with

58 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix G: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or oper

59INDEXNumerics1000BaseT Ethernet 1, 5, 54100BaseT Ethernet 5, 5410BaseT Ethernet 5, 54Aaccessdirect 13DSRIQ module 14DSRIQ Terminal Applications menu

vFigure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration...3Figure 1.2: DSR Switch M

60 DSR Switch Installer/User Guidedisconnectdialog box 34, 35DSRIQ modules 14flag 24target device 15user 34user connections 34users 33, 34, 35D

Index 61IInstallation 5Installation Overview 5JJapanese Approvals iiJapanese Sun USB Keyboards 57Kkeyboarddialog box 32OSCAR interface 17Korean

62 DSR Switch Installer/User GuidePPoint-to-Point Protocol 5Position Flag 25POWER LED 10PPP 5Print Screen 15OSCAR interface 17procedureTo acces

Index 63To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers 32To set the Screen Saver options 30To soft switch to a target device 15To start the s

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viiTable 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols.....................14Table 3.2: OSCAR Int