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88 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix F: Sun Advanced Key EmulationCertain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emu

Appendices 89For example: For Stop + A, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock, then F1 + A.These key combinations will work with

90 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix G: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installatio

91INDEXNumerics100BaseT Ethernet 1, 5, 8610BaseT Ethernet 5, 86Aaccessdirect 21DSRIQ module 22DSRIQ Terminal Applications menu 11OSCAR interfaceBroadc

92 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideDDevice Modify Dialog Box 29Device TypesAssigning 28Devicesdialog box 28OSCAR interface 25Setup Feat

INDEX 93FlagColor 32dialog box 32access 31Opaque 32OSCAR interface 25Transparent 32FLASHDownload 76Upgrades 77HHistorymode 81, 82, 83IInstalla

94 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideEscape 24Flag dialog box 32Keyboard dialog box 40Main dialog box 21menus 25Name Modify dialog box 27

INDEX 95To rename a user in the DSR switch database 75To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values 43To select target devices 22To select the p

96 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideVVerifying the Connections 10Version Dialog Box 44Video Viewerabout 55adjusting color depth 61adjust

ixTable 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ... 22Table 3.2: OSCAR In

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

2 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideThe DSRIQ module is powered directly from the target device and provides Keep Alive functionality whe

Digital User(Computer with Internet browser)Analog User(OSCAR GraphicalUser Interface)DSR1021/1022 switchModemTelephoneNetworkEthernetDSView 3Software

Number of target devices4Digital paths1Analog user1DSR1022 Switch4 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 1.3: The DSR1022 SwitchSafety

5CHAPTER2InstallationDSR 1021/1022 Switch ConnectivityThe DSR1021/1022 switching system can connect to a server running the DSView 3 software. DSView

6 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideInstallation OverviewThe general procedure for setting up and installing the DSR1021/1022 switch is a

Digital UserServerDSR1021 SwitchPowerTelephoneNetworkEthernetInternet ConnectionSETUP PortCordEthernet and/orModemServerServerServerDSRIQ ModulesPS/2,

INSTRUCTIONSThis symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatur

8 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideGetting StartedBefore installing your DSR1021/1022 switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you

Chapter 2: Installation 92. Plug the VGA monitor and PS/2 keyboard and mouse cables into the corresponding DSR1021/1022 switch ports. You must

10 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide2. Attach one end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the RJ-45 connector on the DSRIQ module. Connect the o

Chapter 2: Installation 11DSRIQ modulesNOTE: PS/2, Sun and USB DSRIQ modules are available for attaching computers to your DSR1021/1022 switch

12 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideThis section explains the steps for setting mouse movement and cursor features for use with Avocent

Chapter 2: Installation 137. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management software you are using:•

14 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide8. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management software

Chapter 2: Installation 152. From the tree view, select Peripherals - Mouse to list the mouse settings.3. Set the Acceleration slider to the c

16 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideTo adjust the mouse speed and cursor settings for Red Hat Enterprise LINUX drivers:There are two way

Chapter 2: Installation 177. (Optional) Set the Pointer threshold, Double click interval, Drag start time, Drag start distance and Mouse wheel

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18 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide8. Set the mouse scaling to normal by performing the following actions:a. From the Video Viewer menu

Chapter 2: Installation 198. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management software you are using.•

20 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideApple Mac OSTo adjust the mouse speed and cursor settings for Version X (using default drivers):1. C

21Local Port OperationControlling Your System at the Local PortThe DSR1021/1022 switch includes a local port on the back panel. You can use this port

22 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideViewing the status of your DSR1021/1022 switching systemThe status of target devices in your system

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 23To select the previous target device:Press Print Screen and then Backspace on the keyboard. This key combina

24 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideNavigating the OSCAR InterfaceThis table describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the key

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25Configuring OSCAR Interface MenusYou can configure your DSR1021/1022 switching system from the Setup dialog

26 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideTo access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog box:1. Press Print Screen to open the OSCAR interface. Th

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 272. Click Setup - Names to open the Names dialog box. Figure 3.3 shows the Names dialog box populated with sa

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

28 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide2. Type a name in the New Name text field. Names of target devices may be up to 15 characters long.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 29When the DSR1021/1022 switch discovers a cascade switch, the numbering format changes from a DSR port only t

30 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideTo access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog box:1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. T

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 31To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface:1. Type in the number of seconds (0-9) to delay the OSCAR

32 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.8: Flag Dialog BoxTo determine how the status flag is displayed:1. In the Flag Type section

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 33b. Left-click on the title bar and drag to the desired location.c. Right-click to return to the Flag dialog

34 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideNOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all target devices receivi

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 35To add target devices to the Scan list:1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the

36 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guidea. Press Alt+Down Arrow to move the cursor down through the list of target devices.b. Press Alt+Up A

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 373. Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box.4. Click X to close the Commands dialog box.NOTE: Scanning

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38 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.13: Screen Saver Dialog BoxTo set the Screen Saver options:NOTE: The Screen Saver password

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 39To immediately turn on the screen saver:Press Print Screen, then press Pause. This command works only when t

40 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.14: Keyboard Dialog Box3. Select a country code and click OK.4. Reboot the Sun servers. Aft

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 41Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR InterfaceFrom the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage

42 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideViewing and disconnecting user connectionsYou can view and disconnect users through the User Status

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 43Figure 3.17: Disconnect Dialog Box4. Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog bo

44 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guidea. A message appears indicating that the mouse and keyboard have been reset. b. Click X to close the

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 45Figure 3.19: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box4. Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The DS

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47CHAPTER4Web Server OperationsOverview of the DSR1021/1022 Web ServerIn addition to the OSCAR on-screen interface, the DSR1021/1022 switch provides a

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48 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAbout the DSR Explorer WindowWhen a user has been logged in and authenticated, the Avocent DSR Explo

Chapter 4: Web Server Operations 49Using the side navigation barYou can use the side navigation bar to display windows in which you can specif

50 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideTo bookmark a window:1. In the top option bar, click BOOKMARK or the bookmark icon. The Add Favorite

Chapter 4: Web Server Operations 51To disconnect an active KVM session (Administrator only):1. Click Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions

52 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideManaging Local Accounts The DSR web server provides local and login security through Administrator-d

Chapter 4: Web Server Operations 53Managing Device PropertiesViewing and changing appliance configuration informationThe DSR1021/1022 switch r

54 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuidePower Controlling Target DevicesNOTE: You must have Administrator privileges to change SPC power co

55CHAPTER5The Video ViewerAbout the Video Viewer WindowThe Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to the DSR s

56 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideThe Video Viewer client requires Java version 1.4.2_04 or later when opened from Internet Explorer,

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 57Video Viewer Window FeaturesFigure 5.1 shows the Video Viewer window areas, and descriptions follow in Table 5.1

TABLE OF CONTENTS vLaunching a KVM Session...

Table 5.1: Video Viewer Window Descriptions Letter DescriptionA Title Bar: Displays the name of the server being viewed. When in Full Screen mode, the

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 59Changing the toolbarYou can choose the amount of elapsed time before the toolbar hides in the Video Viewer windo

60 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAdjusting the ViewUsing menus or Task buttons in the Video Viewer window, you can do the following:•

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 61To enable or disable full screen mode:1. To enable Full Screen mode, click the Maximize button. -or- Select View

62 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAdditional Video AdjustmentGenerally, the Video Viewer window automatic adjustment features optimize

Table 5.2: Manual VIdeo Adjust Dialog Box Descriptions Letter Description Letter DescriptionA Image Capture Width H Pixel Noise ThresholdB Pixel Sampl

64 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideYou can modify Noise Threshold and Priority Threshold values if you are using standard video compres

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 65NOTE: If the device does not support the ability to disconnect and reconnect the mouse (almost all newer PCs do

66 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideThe local cursor does not appear and all movements are relative to the target device.To select a key

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 67Click the Session Options button.The Session Options dialog box appears.2. Click the Mouse tab.3. To use one of

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68 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideNOTE: The Japanese keyboard ALT-Han/Zen keystroke combination is always sent to a remote server reg

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 69-or-Click the Capture to Clipboard button.The image data is saved to the clipboard.Closing a Video Viewer Window

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71CHAPTER6Terminal OperationsThe Console MenuEach DSR1021/1022 switch can be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface acce

72 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 6.1: Console Main Menu2. The Console Main menu displays as shown in Figure 6.1.3. Type 1 and

Chapter 6: Terminal Operations 73Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu4. Type 1 and press Enter to set your network speed and return to the N

74 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideOther Console Main Menu OptionsBesides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of th

Chapter 6: Terminal Operations 75To rename a user in the DSR1021/1022 switch database:1. From the Console Main menu, type 2 and press Enter to

76 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideIf the server running DSView 3 software cannot contact the DSR1021/1022 switch to add the certificat

77APPENDICESAppendix A: FLASH UpgradesYou can use the DSR1021/1022 switch FLASH upgrade feature to update your appliance with the latest firmware avai

viiFigure 1.1: Example DSR1021/1022 Switch Configuration ...3Figure 1.2: The DSR1021 Switch

78 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide10. The DSR1021/1022 switch begins the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators display the upgra

Appendices 79Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem ConnectionAn external modem can be attached to the DSR1021/1022 switch. You can us

80 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL ModulesThe DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter that permits VT

Appendices 81• Enter Sends: Use this option to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter is pressed. Available options are <CR> (

82 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideTo configure a DSRIQ-SRL module:1. Press Ctrl-F8 to open the Configuration Screen.2. Select a parame

Appendices 83To use History mode:1. Press Ctrl-F9 to enter into History mode.2. Press one of the following key combinations to perform the ind

84 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix D: UTP CablingThe following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of conn

Appendices 85Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tipsPrior to installing or maintaining your cables, review the following list of imp

86 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix E: Technical SpecificationsTable E.1 lists the technical specifications for the DSR1021/102

Appendices 87Type Serial RS-232Connectors DB9 MaleSPC Device PortNumber 1Type RJ-45DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth 1.72 x 17.00 x 8.08 in; 1