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Avocent, the Avocent logo and The Power of Being There are trademarks of Avocent Corporation. OSCAR is a registered trade-mark of Apex Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. © 2003 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. DSR Installer/User Guide
Page 4 - Table of Contents; USA Notification
Table of Contents USA Notification Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de...
Page 5 - Chapter 1: Product Overview
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ins...
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Page 7 - Product Overview
Contents Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 Product Overview
Page 9 - Features and Benefits; Reduce cable bulk
Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits Avocent’s DSR combines analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers. This solution provides enterprise customers with a significant reduction of cable volume, secure remot...
Page 11 - Safety Precautions
4 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 Figure 1.2: DSR Model Comparison Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and/or 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 re...
Page 12 - Rack mount safety considerations
6 DSR Installer/User Guide Contents Rack mount safety considerations • Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit. •...
Page 13 - Installation
6 DSR Installer/User Guide Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing the DSR Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2 Installation
Page 15 - Getting Started; Supplied with the DSR
Chapter 2: Installation 9 Chapter 2: Installation The DSR system requires that the DSView, DSAdmin and DSAuthentication Service software be installed prior to use. DSView is the application that allows a user to view and control a server attached to the DSR system. DSAdmin is used to configure and m...
Page 16 - Setting up your network
10 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 11 attached system is powered-on. The amber LED will illuminate when that port is selected by the DSView Client. Setting up your network The DSR system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the DSAuthentication Server, the DSR units and the comput...
Page 17 - Installing the DSR Unit
10 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 11 Installing the DSR Unit The diagram below illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR appliance. Follow the lettered and numbered instructions below to successfully install your DSR unit. The figure below illustrates one possible configu...
Page 18 - To install the DSR hardware:; Enter; To configure the DSR hardware:
12 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 13 To install the DSR hardware: 1. Remove the DSR unit from the packing material. 2. Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the Configuration Port on the back panel of the DSR using the supplied null...
Page 19 - To adjust the mouse acceleration:; To connect a DSRIQ module to each server:
12 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 13 4. Select options 3-5 from the Terminal application menu in turn to finish configuring your DSR for IP Address, Netmask and Default Gateway. Once this is completed, type a Ø to return to the Main menu. To adjust the mouse acceleration: NOTE : We...
Page 20 - To connect and power up your DSR:; To install your DS software:
14 DSR Installer/User Guide Contents To connect and power up your DSR: 1. Connect your network cable from the LAN port on the rear of the DSR to your network. 2. Then power up all attached systems. NOTE : Your software registration key will be necessary for all installations. Internet Explorer 5.0 o...
Page 21 - Local Port Operation
14 DSR Installer/User Guide Contents Controlling your System at the Local Port . . . . . . 17 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers . . . . . . . . 17 Configuring OSCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Resetting your Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Displaying Version ...
Page 23 - Controlling your System at the Local Port; To access the Main dialog box:; Print Screen; Viewing the status of your DSR system; OSCAR Status Symbols
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 17 Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Controlling your System at the Local Port The DSR800, 1161 and 2161 models include a local port on the back of the unit. This port allows you to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the unit for direct access. The DSR uses OSCAR,...
Page 24 - Selecting servers; To select the previous server:; Soft switching; To configure servers for selection without displaying OSCAR:
18 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 19 Selecting servers Use the Main dialog box to select servers. When you select a server, the DSR reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the settings for the selected server. To select servers: 1. Double-click the server name or port number...
Page 25 - OSCAR navigation basics
18 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 19 OSCAR navigation basics The following table describes how to use the keyboard and mouse to navigate OSCAR GUI. This Keystroke Does This Print Screen Opens OSCAR GUI. F1 Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box. Escape Closes the ...
Page 26 - Configuring OSCAR; To access the Setup menu; Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for your Servers; Changing the display behavior
20 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 21 Configuring OSCAR You can configure your DSR system from the Setup menu. Below Configure, select the Names button when initially setting up your DSR system to identify servers by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage ro...
Page 27 - To access the Menu dialog box:; To choose the display order of servers in the Main dialog box:; To set the Switch Mode:; Cooperative
20 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 21 Figure 3.3: Menu Dialog Box To access the Menu dialog box: 1. Press Print Screen to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears. 2. Click Setup-Menu in the Main dialog box. The Setup menu appears. To choose the display order of servers in ...
Page 28 - Preemptive; Controlling the status flag; OSCAR Status Flags; To access the Flag dialog box; To determine how the status flag is displayed:
22 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 23 Preemptive To have the DSR allow any user to select any server at any time; a request from another user disconnects the current user. 2. Click OK . Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name o...
Page 29 - Setting console security; To access the Security dialog box; To set or change the password:
22 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 23 5. To position the status flag on the desktop: a. Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen. Figure 3.5: Position Flag b. Left click on the title bar and drag to the desired location.c. Right click to return to the Fl...
Page 30 - To password protect your console:; To log in to your console:
24 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25 3. In the Repeat box, type the password again and press Enter . 4. Click OK (if you only want to change your password) and then close the dialog box. To password protect your console: 1. Set your password as described in the previous pro...
Page 31 - To exit the screen saver mode:; Assigning server names; To access the Names dialog box:
24 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25 4. Choose Energy if your monitor is EnergyStar compliant ; otherwise select Screen . CAUTION : Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy Mode with monitors not compliant with EnergyStar. 5. (Optional) Click Test to activate the sc...
Page 32 - To assign names to servers:; To list servers alphabetically by name:; Resetting your Keyboard and Mouse; To reset the mouse and keyboard values:
26 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 27 To assign names to servers: 1. Double-click or press Enter to select the text in the Name box. Type a name. Names of servers may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: A-Z, a-z, Ø-9, space and hyphen.Press Backspace or De...
Page 33 - Displaying Version Information; To display version information:
26 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 27 Displaying Version Information Use the Version dialog box to display the version number of the DSR firmware and any auxiliary devices connected to the DSR as well as display keyboard and mouse information for the currently selected serve...
Page 35 - Terminal Operations
28 DSR Installer/User Guide Contents Accessing the Terminal Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4 Terminal Operations
Page 37 - Accessing the Terminal Menu; To access the Terminal menu:; Terminal applications menu commands
Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 31 Chapter 4: Terminal Operations Accessing the Terminal Menu Each individual DSR may be configured at the unit level through the Configuration port on the back of the unit. All Terminal Commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software...
Page 38 - Firmware Management menu; To activate security:
32 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 33 If DSAuthentication cannot contact the DSR to add the certificate, an error message is displayed and the DSR is not added to the database. When the last reference to a DSR is removed from the database, the Authentication Server certificat...
Page 39 - To change the password:; Exit menu
32 DSR Installer/User Guide Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 33 To change the password: 1. Select the Set/Change Password menu option. 2. You will be prompted to type the old password and a new one. 3. Re-enter the new password to verify. CAUTION : This password places your DSR terminal in a secure mo...
Page 41 - Appendices
34 DSR Installer/User Guide Contents Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 38 Appendix C: Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Appendices
Page 43 - Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades; To upload a new FLASH file:
Appendices 37 Appendices Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades The DSR FLASH upgrade feature allows you to update your unit with the latest firmware available. To perform this update, you will first need a Trivial FTP (TFTP) server. If you do not have a TFTP server, there are several shareware programs that yo...
Page 44 - Appendix B: Technical Specifications
38 DSR Installer/User Guide Appendices 39 Appendix B: Technical Specifications Server Ports Number DSR800: 8 DSR1161, 2161, 4160:16 Types PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse Connectors RJ45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Local Port Maximum 1600 x 1280 @ 75Hz D...
Page 45 - Appendix C: Technical Support
38 DSR Installer/User Guide Appendices 39 Appendix C: 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 ...
Page 48 - For Technical Support:
590-327-001A For Technical Support: Avocent Corporation4991 Corporate DriveHuntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USATel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +1 256 430 4031 Avocent International Ltd.Avocent House, Shannon Free ZoneShannon, County Clare, IrelandTel: +353 61 715 292Fax: +353 61 471 871 Avocent Asia Pacific...
