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INSTRUCTIONS This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the...
Page 3 - DSR
DSR ® 1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSR and DSView are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2005 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.
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iii List of Figures ................................................................................................................ vii List of Tables ................................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product Overview ....
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iv DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide About the DSR Explorer Window .................................................................................................... 22 Using the side navigation bar ....................................................................................................
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vii Figure 1.1: Example DSR1024 Switch Configuration....................................................................... 2Figure 2.1: Basic DSR1024 Switch Configuration............................................................................ 7Figure 3.1: Avocent DSR Explorer Window ..............
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Page 11 - ix; LIST OF TABLES
ix Table 3.1: DSR Explorer Window Area Descriptions ..................................................................... 22 Table 3.2: Viewing Appliance Information...................................................................................... 27 Table 4.1: Video Viewer Window Descriptions ....
Page 13 - C H A P T E R; Product Overview; Features and Benefits; Avocent DSR; Reduce cable bulk
1 C H A P T E R 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits Avocent DSR ® switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers and facilitate the OA&M (operations, activation and maintenance) of remote branch offices where trained operators ...
Page 14 - Access the DSR1024 switch via network connection; Simple access to any target device
2 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Access the DSR1024 switch via network connection No special software or drivers are required on the attached, or client, computers. NOTE: The client connects to the server housing the DSView ® management software using an Internet browser. For modem access, you ...
Page 15 - Safety Precautions; Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any Avocent product configuration.
Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and keyboard problems when using Avocent products: • If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit. To avoid potentially ...
Page 17 - Installation; DSR1024 Switch Connectivity; DSView Installer/User Guide
5 C H A P T E R 2 Installation DSR1024 Switch Connectivity The DSR1024 switching system requires connectivity to a server running the DSView Server software. DSView 3 software allows a user to view and control target devices (one at a time) attached to the DSR1024 switching system. For more informat...
Page 18 - Installation Overview; Setting up your network
6 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Installation Overview The general procedure for setting up and installing the DSR1024 switch is as follows: Setting up your network The DSR1024 switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the switch and the target devices. The DSR1024 switch supports...
Page 20 - Getting Started; Items supplied with the DSR1024 switch; The following items are shipped with the DSR1024 switch:; Additional items needed
8 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Getting Started Before installing your DSR1024 switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the DSR1024 switch as well as other items necessary for proper installation. Items supplied with the DSR1024 switch The following i...
Page 21 - Connecting the DSR1024 Switch Hardware; To connect and power on your DSR1024 switch:; To connect a DSRIQ module to a server
Chapter 2: Installation 9 Connecting the DSR1024 Switch Hardware To connect and power on your DSR1024 switch: 1. Power off the target devices that will be part of your DSR1024 switching system. Locate the power cord that came with the DSR1024 switch. Plug one end into the power socket on the back pa...
Page 22 - To connect a DSRIQ module to a server:; Appendix C; Verifying the Connections
10 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide 9. Power up the target device and then power up the DSR1024 switch. After approximately one minute, the switch completes initialization and displays the target video on the local port monitor. 10. If you did not use the console menu interface to configure the D...
Page 23 - DSRIQ modules; POWER; Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 Software; Setting up the built-in web server
Chapter 2: Installation 11 DSR1024 switch The front panel of the DSR1024 switch features two LEDs indicating the Ethernet connection. • The top green LED, labeled Link, illuminates when a valid connection to the network is established and blinks when there is activity on the port. • The lower amber ...
Page 24 - Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices; Ctrl; Microsoft Windows
12 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices Before a computer connected to the DSR1024 switch can be used for remote user control, you must set the target mouse speed and turn off acceleration. For machines running Microsoft ® Windows ® (Windows NT ® , 2000, XP,...
Page 27 - LINUX
Chapter 2: Installation 15 LINUX NOTE: Red Hat and SUSE support several standard graphical user interfaces. For this document, the Red Hat- modified version of the GNOME graphical interface is shown, and the SUSE-modified version of the KDE interface is shown. If your Red Hat installation uses the K...
Page 29 - UNIX
Chapter 2: Installation 17 2. Click anywhere in the screen area to open the Behavior (first time use default) - Control Center window where you clicked. 3. If the Index side navigation bar is shown in tree view, click the plus symbol (+) next to Peripherals to display the submenu items. Otherwise, s...
Page 31 - Novell NetWare
Chapter 2: Installation 19 7. Set the mouse scaling to normal by performing the following actions: a. From the Video Viewer menu, select Tools - Session Options to open the Session Options dialog box. b. Click the Mouse tab. c. In the Mouse Scaling area, select the Default setting. d. Click OK to cl...
Page 32 - Apple Mac OS; Apple
20 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Apple Mac OS To adjust the mouse speed and cursor settings for Version X (using default drivers): 1. Click the Apple icon. 2. Select System Prefs to open the System Prefs window. 3. Select View - Mouse to open the Mouse dialog box. 4. Set the Tracking Speed sli...
Page 33 - Web Server Operations; Overview of the DSR1024 Web Server; To log in to the DSR web server:; Login
21 C H A P T E R 3 Web Server Operations Overview of the DSR1024 Web Server In addition to the OSCAR on-screen interface, the DSR1024 switch provides a built in web server to handle all basic KVM switching needs. For enhanced functionality and control of multiple devices, users can upgrade to the DS...
Page 34 - About the DSR Explorer Window; Table 3.1 describes some of the DSR Explorer window areas.
22 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide About the DSR Explorer Window When a user has been logged in and authenticated, the Avocent DSR Explorer window appears. From the DSR Explorer window, users may view, access and manage their DSR1024 switch. The window may also be used to specify system settings...
Page 35 - Using the side navigation bar; Bookmarking a window (Internet Explorer only); If you click
Chapter 3: Web Server Operations 23 Using the side navigation bar You can use the side navigation bar to display windows in which you can specify settings or perform operations. Figure 3.2 shows the side navigation bar of the DSR1024 Explorer window. Figure 3.2: Side Navigation Bar Clicking on a lin...
Page 36 - Logging Out
24 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide To bookmark a window: 1. In the top option bar, click BOOKMARK or the bookmark icon. The Add Favorite dialog box will appear. 2. If you wish, type a name for the window. You may also click the Create in button to create or specify a folder in which to place the...
Page 37 - to display a list of active; Managing a DSR web server device; Upgrading DSRIQ modules; DSRIQ modules may also be force upgraded should the need arise.; Rebooting the appliance; When the appliance overview window appears, click
Chapter 3: Web Server Operations 25 To disconnect an active KVM session (Administrator only): 1. Click Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - Active to display a list of active KVM sessions. 2. Select the checkbox to the left of the session you wish to disconnect and click the Disconnect button...
Page 38 - Managing Local Accounts; on the side menu bar, Administrators may add and delete; User access levels; Use the drop-down menu to select the new level and click the
26 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Managing Local Accounts The DSR web server provides local and login security through Administrator-defined user accounts. By selecting Local Accounts on the side menu bar, Administrators may add and delete users, define user preemption and access levels and cha...
Page 39 - Managing Device Properties; Viewing and changing appliance configuration information
Chapter 3: Web Server Operations 27 Managing Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration information The DSR1024 switch can report most device properties directly through the DSR web browser. NOTE: Users can view all appliance information, but only Administrators can change settin...
Page 40 - Power Controlling Target Devices; To power up a target device:; On; To power down a target device:; Off; To power cycle a target device:; Cycle; To change the minimum on time, off time or wake up state:; Save; To view device details regarding the connected SPC device:
28 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Power Controlling Target Devices NOTE: You must have Administrator privileges to change SPC power control device settings. If a target device is connected to an SPC power control device outlet, you may power up, power down or cycle (power target device down and...
Page 41 - The Video Viewer; About the Video Viewer Window; To disconnect an active KVM session (Administrator only); Video Viewer minimum requirements
29 C H A P T E R 4 The Video Viewer About the Video Viewer Window The Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to the DSR switch. When you connect to a device using the Video Viewer, the target device desktop appears in a separate window containing both the loca...
Page 42 - Launching a KVM Session; To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer:; KVM Session
30 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide The Video Viewer client requires Java version 1.4.2_04 or later when opened from Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Netscape or Firefox browsers. The DSR web server automatically downloads and installs the Video Viewer the first time it is opened. NOTE: The DSR web se...
Page 43 - Video Viewer Window Features
Chapter 4: The Video Viewer 31 Video Viewer Window Features Figure 4.1 shows the Video Viewer window areas, and descriptions follow in Table 4.1 on page 32. B C H D I F E G A Figure 4.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode)
Page 45 - Changing the toolbar; To specify a toolbar hide time:; Tools - Session Options; Setting the Window Size; To change the Video Viewer window resolution:
Chapter 4: The Video Viewer 33 Changing the toolbar You can choose the amount of elapsed time before the toolbar hides in the Video Viewer window when it is in show/hide state (that is, not locked in place by the thumbtack). To specify a toolbar hide time: 1. Select Tools - Session Options from the ...
Page 46 - Adjusting the View; To align the mouse cursors:; Align Local Cursor; To refresh the screen:; Refresh Image
34 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Adjusting the View Using menus or Task buttons in the Video Viewer window, you can do the following: • Align the mouse cursors. • Refresh the screen. • Enable or disable Full Screen mode. When Full Screen mode is enabled, the image adjusts to fit the desktop up...
Page 47 - To enable or disable full screen mode:; Maximize; To enable automatic, full or manual scaling:
Chapter 4: The Video Viewer 35 To enable or disable full screen mode: 1. To enable Full Screen mode, click the Maximize button. -or- Select View - Full Screen from the Video Viewer window menu. The desktop window disappears and only the accessed device desktop is visible. The screen resizes up to a ...
Page 48 - Additional Video Adjustment; To manually adjust the video quality of the window:; Tools - Manual Video Adjust
36 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Additional Video Adjustment Generally, the Video Viewer window automatic adjustment features optimizes the video for the best possible view. However, users can fine-tune the video with the help of Avocent Technical Support by selecting the Tools - Manual Video ...
Page 49 - Click the icon corresponding to the feature you wish to adjust.; Contrast and brightness; or click the; Detection thresholds
Table 4.2: Manual VIdeo Adjust Dialog Box Descriptions Letter Description Letter Description A Image Capture Width H Pixel Noise Threshold B Pixel Sampling/Fine Adjust I Automatic Video Adjustment C Image Capture Horizontal Position J Refresh Image D Image Capture Vertical Position K Adjustment bar ...
Page 50 - Block noise threshold and pixel noise threshold; Refresh image; Video test pattern; Adjusting Mouse Options
38 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide You can modify Noise Threshold and Priority Threshold values if you are using standard video compression. You can also modify Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Threshold values. You can restore default threshold values by clicking Auto Adjust Video . Block ...
Page 51 - Cursor Type; To enter single cursor mode:; Select
Chapter 4: The Video Viewer 39 NOTE: If the device does not support the ability to disconnect and reconnect the mouse (almost all newer PCs do), then the mouse will become disabled and the device will have to be rebooted. Cursor Type The Video Viewer window offers five appearance choices for the loc...
Page 52 - To select a key for exiting single cursor mode:
40 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide The local cursor does not appear and all movements are relative to the target device. To select a key for exiting single cursor mode: 1. Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu. -or- Click the Session Options button. The Session Options...
Page 53 - Session Options; Mouse Alignment and Synchronization; Using Keyboard Pass-through
Chapter 4: The Video Viewer 41 Click the Session Options button. The Session Options dialog box appears. 2. Click the Mouse tab. 3. To use one of the preconfigured settings, check the appropriate radio button. -or- 4. To set custom scaling: a. Click the Custom radio button to enable the X and Y fiel...
Page 54 - Using Macros; To capture the Video Viewer window to a file:
42 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide NOTE: The Japanese keyboard ALT-Han/Zen keystroke combination is always sent to a remote server regardless of the screen mode or keyboard pass-through setting. To specify keyboard pass-through: 1. Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu...
Page 55 - Click the; Closing a Video Viewer Window Session; To close a Video Viewer window session:
Chapter 4: The Video Viewer 43 -or- Click the Capture to Clipboard button. The image data is saved to the clipboard. Closing a Video Viewer Window Session To close a Video Viewer window session: Select File - Exit from the Video Viewer window.
Page 57 - Terminal Operations; The Console Menu; Network Configuration; To configure network settings using the Console menu:
45 C H A P T E R 5 Terminal Operations The Console Menu Each DSR1024 switch can be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface accessed through the SETUP port on the back panel of the switch. You can access all terminal commands through a terminal or PC running terminal emul...
Page 58 - and press
46 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 5.1: Console Main Menu 2. The Console Main menu displays as shown in Figure 5.1. 3. Type 1 and press Enter for the Network Configuration option to display the Network Configuration menu shown in Figure 5.2 on page 47.
Page 60 - Other Console Main Menu Options; Security Configuration; Enter
48 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Other Console Main Menu Options Besides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of the DSR10241024 switch features the following menu items: • Security Configuration • Firmware Management • Enable Debug Messages • Keyboard Layout Configuration, ...
Page 61 - To remove a user from the DSR10241024 switch database:; Console Password
Chapter 5: Terminal Operations 49 To rename a user in the DSR10241024 switch database: 1. From the Console Main menu, type 2 and press Enter to access the Security Configuration menu option. 2. Type 1 and press Enter to access the Local User Accounts menu option. A list of users already within the d...
Page 62 - Secure Mode; Reset Certificates; Firmware Management; Appendix A; Enable Debug Messages
50 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide If the server running DSView 3 software cannot contact the DSR10241024 switch to add the certificate, an error message displays and the DSR10241024 switch is not added to the database. Secure Mode The DSR1024 switch operates in one of two modes: Security disabl...
Page 63 - Appendix F; To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:; Display Version Information; To change the name of the DSRIQ module:
Chapter 5: Terminal Operations 51 keyboard. Sun servers will interpret pressing the Y key on a German keyboard as pressing the Z key when the US keyboard country code is used. The Keyboard command enables you to send a different keyboard country code than the default US setting. The specified countr...
Page 64 - Restore Factory Defaults
52 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 5.3: The Rename DSRIQ Module Screen 2. Enter a meaningful name, or press Enter to revert to the using the EID as the DSRIQ name. Names may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include A-Z, a-z, 0-9, space and hyphen. 3. You will be prompted to a...
Page 65 - DSView
53 APPENDICES Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades You can use the DSR1024 switch FLASH upgrade feature to update your appliance with the latest firmware available. You can perform this update by using the DSView 3 software or by using a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server. After the FLASH memory is ...
Page 67 - Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection; Before you begin
Appendices 55 Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection An external modem can be attached to the DSR1024 switch. You can use this modem to access the switch when an Ethernet connection is not available. A modem/PPP dial-up connection must be established before the remote operation is...
Page 68 - DSRIQ-SRL module modes; You can access the following modes from the DSRIQ-SRL module:; Configuring the DSRIQ-SRL module; Pressing
56 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules The DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter that permits VT100-capable devices to be viewed from the DSR1024 switch local port or by using the DSView 3 software. The actual serial data is not accessed but is merely disp...
Page 69 - Config Key Sequences:
Appendices 57 • Enter Sends: Use this option to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter is pressed. Available options are <CR> (Enter), which moves the cursor to the left side of the screen, or <CR><LF> (Enter-Linefeed), which moves the cursor to the left side of the scree...
Page 70 - Creating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro; Using History mode
58 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide To configure a DSRIQ-SRL module: 1. Press Ctrl-F8 to open the Configuration Screen. 2. Select a parameter to change. You can navigate the Configuration Screen using the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys. 3. Modify the selected value using the Left Arrow and Right Ar...
Page 71 - DSRIQ-SRL module pinouts
Appendices 59 To use History mode: 1. Press Ctrl-F9 to enter into History mode. 2. Press one of the following key combinations to perform the indicated action: • Home : Move to the top of the buffer. • End : Move to the bottom of the buffer. • Page Up : Move up one buffer page. • Page Down : Move do...
Page 72 - Appendix D: UTP Cabling; DSR1024 switching systems use UTP cabling.; UTP copper cabling
60 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix D: UTP Cabling The following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of connection media. The performance of a DSR1024 switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly installed or maintained cabling can dimi...
Page 73 - Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips; Keep all CAT 5 runs to a maximum of 10 meters each.
Appendices 61 Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips Prior to installing or maintaining your cables, review the following list of important safety considerations: • Keep all CAT 5 runs to a maximum of 10 meters each. • Maintain the twists of the pairs all the way to the point of terminati...
Page 74 - Appendix E: Technical Specifications
62 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix E: Technical Specifications Table E.1 lists the technical specifications for the DSR1024 switch. Table E.1: DSR1024 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 1 (DSR1024 switch) Types DSRIQ-PS/2, DSRIQ-USB, DSRIQ-VSN (Sun VGA), DSRIQ-WSN (Sun 13...
Page 76 - Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation; and then press the
64 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation Certain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emulated by key press sequences on a PS/2 keyboard. To enable Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode and use these keys, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the ...
Page 77 - Scroll Lock
Appendices 65 For example: For Stop + A , press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock , then F1 + A . These key combinations will work with the DSRIQ-USB module (if your Sun system comes with a USB port) as well as the Sun DSRIQ-VSN and DSRIQ-WSN modules. With the exception of F12 , these ke...
Page 78 - Appendix G: Technical Support; Check our web site at
66 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix G: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service: 1. Check the...
Page 79 - INDEX; Numerics
67 INDEX Numerics 100BaseT Ethernet 62 10BaseT Ethernet 62 A access DSRIQ Terminal Applications menu 11 secure, remote 1 target device 2 via a network connection 2 via modem 1, 2, 9 via network connection 9 add a user to the DSR switch database 48 B Basic DSR Configuration 7 Benefits 1 C CAT 5 patch...
Page 80 - ii; Video Viewer
68 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide DSView software 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 45, 48, 49, 50, 53, 55, 56 configuring 11 database 50 illustrated 2 Secure mode 48 security 50 system 48 E Enable Debug Messages 50 Example DSR Switch Configuration 2 F Features 1 Firmware Management 50 FLASH Download 50 Upgr...
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