Avocent DSR1020 User Manual

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

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 transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between operators and target devices attached to t

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

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

Chapter 2: Installation 11NOTE: For the various versions of Windows, mouse motion and acceleration are set in different places within the Mous

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

12 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideTo adjust mouse settings using IntelliPoint® drivers:1. From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control P

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 19Figure 3.3: Names Dialog BoxNOTE: If new DSRIQ modules are discovered by the DSR switch, the on-screen list

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

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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 GuideTo access the OSCAR interface Broadcast dialog box:1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 274. Click the Broadcast Enable checkbox to activate Broadcasting.5. From the user station, type the informati

28 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide3. Determine the order within the list to add the target device. If there are no target devices in the Scan l

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

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

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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 ver

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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39CHAPTER4Remote OperationsIn addition to the OSCAR on-screen interface, the DSR switch provides a built in web server to handle all basic KVM switchi

40 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideAbout the DSR Explorer WindowWhen a user has been logged in and authenticated, the Avocent DSR Explorer windo

Chapter 4: Remote Operations 41Using the side navigation barThe side navigation bar may be used to display windows to specify settings or perf

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42 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideIf you click BOOKMARK or the bookmark icon after the DSR web server session has timed out, the User Login win

Chapter 4: Remote Operations 43Launching a KVM sessionTo launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer:1. From the DSR Explorer, select Target De

44 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideTo force upgrade the DSRIQ module firmware using the DSR web server: 1. From the side navigation bar, select

Chapter 4: Remote Operations 45To add a new user account (Administrator only):1. On the side menu bar, select Local Accounts. The current user

46 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideEnter, change or display the unit’s network address, gateway address, subnet mask, MAC address, LAN speed, DH

Chapter 4: Remote Operations 47Power Controlling Target DevicesNOTE: You must have Appliance Administrator privileges to change SPC power cont

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49CHAPTER5The Video ViewerThe Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to the DSR switch. When you connect to a

50 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideVideo Viewer minimum requirementsThe Video Viewer requires one of the following operating systems:• Windows 2

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 51Window FeaturesFigure 5.1 shows the Video Viewer window areas, and descriptions follow in Table 5.1.Figure 5.1:

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52 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideNOTE: The Close button may not be present on all operating systems.Changing the toolbarYou may choose the amo

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 53The Session Options dialog box appears.2. Click the Toolbar tab.3. Use the arrow keys to specify the number of e

54 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideNOTE: If cursors drift out of alignment, turn off mouse acceleration in the attached device.To refresh the sc

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 55The color depths of individual ports and channels can be specified by selecting the View - Color command in a re

56 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog BoxCABDIGFEHJKMNL

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 57Image capture width, pixel sampling/fine adjust, image capture horizontal position and image capture vertical po

58 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide• The Block Noise Threshold sets the minimum color change that will occur in a single video block. Increasing

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 59Single cursor modeIn Single Cursor mode, the display of the local (second) cursor in the Video Viewer window is

60 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide3. Select a terminating keystroke from the drop-down menu in the Single Cursor mode area.4. Click OK. When yo

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 61Alignment causes the local cursor to be aligned with the cursor on the remote server. Resetting causes the appli

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62 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideSelect the desired macro from the buttons available on the Video Viewer menu.Saving the ViewThe display of a

63CHAPTER6Terminal OperationsThe Console MenuEach DSR switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface accessed thro

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

Chapter 6: Terminal Operations 65Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu3. Type 1 and press Enter to set your network speed. When possible, you

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

Chapter 6: Terminal Operations 676. Enter the password for the user, then re-enter the password to confirm it.7. Enter 0 (zero) to exit.To rem

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

69APPENDICESAppendix A: Flash UpgradesThe DSR switch Flash upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with the latest firmware available. Thi

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

Appendices 71Appendix B: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you enc

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72 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix C: Using DSView Software Over a Modem ConnectionAn external modem may be attached to the DSR switch.

Appendices 73Appendix D: Using DSRIQ-SRL ModulesThe DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100-capable devices to be vi

74 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide• Enter Sends: This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter is pressed. Availa

Appendices 75To configure a DSRIQ-SRL module:1. Press Ctrl-F8. The Configuration screen will appear.2. Select a parameter to change. You can n

76 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideTo use History mode:1. Press Ctrl-F9. The mode will display as History.2. Press one of the following key comb

Appendices 77Appendix E: UTP CablingThe following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of connection media. The performance

78 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideCabling installation, maintenance and safety tipsThe following is a list of important safety considerations t

Appendices 79Appendix F: Technical SpecificationsTable F.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications Server PortsNumber 16 (DSR1020/2020/4020/8020 sw

80 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideSPC Device PortNumber 1Type RJ-45USB Device PortNumber 4Type USB 1.1DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth1.72 x 17

Appendices 81Appendix G: Sun Advanced Key EmulationCertain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emulated by key press sequences

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

82 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideFor example: For Stop + A, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock, then F1 + A.These key combina

83INDEXNumerics1000BaseT Ethernet 1, 5, 79100BaseT Ethernet 5, 7910BaseT Ethernet 5, 79Aaccessdirect 13DSRIQ module 14DSRIQ Terminal Applications menu

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

Index 85HHistorymode 74, 75, 76IInstallation 5Installation Overview 5JJapanese Approvals iiJapanese Sun USB Keyboards 82Kkeyboarddialog box 32O

86 DSR Switch Installer/User GuidePrint Screen 15, 16Scan dialog box 27screen delay 15Screen Saver dialog box 30set a Screen Delay Time 22, 23S

Index 87To remove a target device from the scan list 28To remove a user from the DSR switch database 67To rename a user in the DSR switch datab

88 DSR Switch Installer/User GuideUser ConnectionsViewing and Disconnecting 34User Status 33User Status Dialog Box 34Using Scan Mode 27VVerifyi