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iv DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Navigating the OSCAR interface .............................................................................................. 17 Main Dialog Box Functions ............................................................................................................. ...
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vii List of Figures Figure 1.1: Example DSR2035/8035 Switch Configuration ............................................................. 3 Figure 2.1: Basic DSR Switch Configuration (DSR8035 Switch Shown) ......................................... 6 Figure 2.2: DSR Switch Mounting Diagram ...............
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viii DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 4.4: LDAP Search Page in the On-Board Web Interface .................................................... 56 Figure 4.5: LDAP Query Page in the On-board Web Interface ...................................................... 58 Figure 4.6: Active Directory - K...
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ix List of Tables Table 1.1: Descriptions for Figure 1.1 .............................................................................................. 3 Table 2.1: Descriptions for Figure 2.1 .............................................................................................. 7 Table 2.2:...
Page 13 - Product Overview; Features and Benefits; Avocent DSR; Reduce cable bulk
1 Product Overview Features and Benefits Avocent DSR ® switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers and virtual media, and to facilitate the OA&M (operations, activation and maintenance) of remote branch offices where trained oper...
Page 14 - Access the DSR switch via a standard TCP/IP network
2 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide The serial IQ module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial device and a DSR switch. It provides VT100 terminal emulation, break suppression and port history in a compact, convenient module. Control of virtual media-capable appliances (...
Page 17 - C H A P T E R; Installation; DSR Switch Connectivity; Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working.
5 C H A P T E R 2 Installation DSR Switch Connectivity A DSR switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between operators and target devices attached to the switch over a network using either an Ethernet or modem connection. The DSR switch uses TCP/IP for communication ov...
Page 19 - Getting started; Supplied with the DSR switch
Chapter 2: Installation 7 Getting started Before installing your DSR switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the DSR switch, as well as other items necessary for proper installation. NOTE: While it is possible to use two DSR switches in a cascaded configur...
Page 20 - Additional items needed; Setting up your network; Rack Mounting a DSR Switch; Rack mounting safety considerations
8 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Additional items needed • One IQ module per target server or serial IQ module per serial device • One UTP patch cable per IQ module (4-pair UTP, up to 50 meters) • UTP patch cable(s) for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 50 meters) • One USB2 or USB2L IQ modul...
Page 21 - To install the rack mounting bracket:; Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware; To connect and power up your DSR switch:
Chapter 2: Installation 9 • Reliable Earthing: Maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips). To install the rack mounting bracket: 1. Remove the two rack mou...
Page 22 - To connect local virtual media:
10 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 2. Disconnect the power from the switch by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the appliance. 3. Plug your VGA monitor and either PS/2 or, if your DSR switch model supports USB, USB keyboard and mouse cables into the appropriately labeled...
Page 23 - Configuring the DSR Switch; To configure the DSR switch using the console interface:; See Chapter 6 for detailed instructions.; To configure the DSR switch using the DSView 3 software:; See the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions.; To configure the DSR switch using the OSCAR; Setting up the built-in web server
Chapter 2: Installation 11 NOTE: The serial IQ module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation. 3. Connect the power supply to the power connector on your serial IQ module. The cable expander can be used to power up to four serial IQ modules from a single power supply. 4. Connect t...
Page 24 - To configure the firewall:
12 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide In a typical configuration, as shown in Figure 2.3, the user’s computer is located outside of the firewall, and the DSR switch resides inside the firewall. Figure 2.3: Typical DSR Switch Firewall Configuration To configure the firewall: To access the DSR switch fro...
Page 25 - To connect to the DSR switch on-board web interface:; Verifying the Connections; DSR switch; Ethernet connection LEDS; IQ and serial IQ modules; Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices
Chapter 2: Installation 13 To connect to the DSR switch on-board web interface: Open a web browser and enter the external IP address of the firewall. The DSR Explorer will open and prompt you to login. Verifying the Connections DSR switch The front panel of the DSR switch features LEDS indicating th...
Page 26 - Ctrl
14 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide should not be used and cursor visibility options, such as pointer trails, Ctrl key cursor location animations, cursor shadowing and cursor hiding, should also be turned off. For more information about setting mouse movement and cursor features for use with Avocent ...
Page 27 - Local Port Operation; Basic Operations; Viewing and selecting ports and servers; To select a target device:; Enter
15 C H A P T E R 3 Local Port Operation Most DSR switch models include a local port on the back. This port enables you to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the switch for direct access. The DSR switches include the OSCAR graphical user interface for configuring your system and selecting targe...
Page 28 - To select the previous target device:; Soft switching; To soft switch to a target device:; Viewing the status of your DSR switching system
16 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To select the previous target device: Press Print Screen and then Backspace . This key combination toggles you between the previous and current connections. To disconnect from a target device: Press Print Screen and then Alt+0 (zero). This leaves the user in a free...
Page 29 - Navigating the OSCAR interface
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 17 Navigating the OSCAR interface This table describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the keyboard and mouse. (green letter) IQ module is being accessed by the indicated user channel. (black letter) IQ module is blocked by the indicated user channel. For in...
Page 30 - Main Dialog Box Functions; To access the OSCAR interface Main dialog box:; Press
18 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Main Dialog Box Functions To access the OSCAR interface Main dialog box: Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 3.1. NOTE: If OSCAR Authentication has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter a userna...
Page 31 - Setting virtual media options
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 19 Figure 3.1: OSCAR Interface Main Dialog Box Setting virtual media options If your DSR switch has the virtual media option, you can determine the behavior of the switch during a virtual media session using the options provided in the Virtual Media dialog box. Table ...
Page 32 - To set virtual media options:; If the OSCAR interface is not open, press; Managing a KVM session; Click Log Out to disconnect the KVM and user sessions.
20 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To set virtual media options: 1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box. 2. Click VMedia to open the Virtual Media dialog box shown in Figure 3.2. Figure 3.2: OSCAR Interface Virtual Media Dialog Box 3. Click to enable or...
Page 33 - Click Clear to clear all offline IQ modules.; Setup Dialog Box Functions; To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog box:
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 21 -or- Click Clear to clear all offline IQ modules. -or- Click Disconnect to disconnect a KVM session. If there is an associated Locked virtual media session, it will be disconnected. Setup Dialog Box Functions You can configure your DSR switching system from the Set...
Page 34 - Changing the display behavior; To access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog box:; To choose the display order of target devices:; Select Name to display target devices alphabetically by name.
22 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.3: OSCAR Interface Setup Dialog Box Changing the display behavior Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of target devices, change how the OSCAR interface is invoked or set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface. This setting alters how t...
Page 35 - To change how the OSCAR interface is invoked:; Controlling the status flag; To access the OSCAR interface Flag dialog box:; Print Screen
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 23 -or- Select Port to display target devices numerically by port number. 2. Click OK. Depending on the display method selected, the corresponding button will be depressed in the Main dialog box. To change how the OSCAR interface is invoked: 1. Select the checkbox nex...
Page 36 - To determine how the status flag is displayed:; Flag 1 - Gray flag with black text
24 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.5: OSCAR Interface Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status flag is displayed: 1. Select Name or EID to determine what information will be displayed. 2. Select Displayed to activate the flag display. After a switch, the flag will remain on the screen un...
Page 37 - Click OK to save settings.; Selecting target devices for broadcasting; To access the OSCAR interface Broadcast dialog box:; To select the target devices for broadcasting:
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25 6. Click OK to save settings. -or- Click X to exit without saving changes. Selecting target devices for broadcasting The local user can simultaneously control multiple target devices in a system to ensure that all selected target devices receive identical input. Yo...
Page 38 - Up; Selecting target devices for Scan mode; To add target devices to the Scan list:; Down Arrow
26 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target device. Then press Alt+K to select the keyboard checkbox and/or Alt+M to select the mouse checkbox. Repeat for additional target devices. 2. Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialo...
Page 39 - Insert; To remove a target device from the Scan list:; Delete; Setting local port Screen Saver options; To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver dialog box:
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 27 To add a target device within an existing list, place your cursor in the line below where you want to insert a new target device and press Insert . 4. Type the first few characters of a target device name or port number to scan. The first matching target device wil...
Page 40 - To set the Screen Saver options:; For Mode, select Energy if your monitor is E; Click OK to save your settings.; To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port:; Press any key or move the mouse.; To immediately activate the screen saver:; Setting the keyboard country code
28 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.9: OSCAR Interface Screen Saver Dialog Box To set the Screen Saver options: 1. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1-90) to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature. 2. For Mode, select Energy if your monitor is...
Page 41 - To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 29 Sun servers may use keyboard mappings for non-US keyboards. By default, the DSR switch sends the US keyboard country code to Sun and USB modules attached to target devices, and the code is applied to the target devices when they are powered up or rebooted. Codes ar...
Page 42 - Configuring network settings; To set the Ethernet Mode:; To enable or disable the Ping Response:
30 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide NOTE: If you wish to reboot the target devices by power-cycling them, you must wait 90 seconds before rebooting. A soft reboot may be performed without waiting 90 seconds. Configuring network settings Use the Network dialog box to set the IP address, select an Ethe...
Page 43 - Configuring the IP address; Configuring the DSView 3 server IP address; To configure the DSView 3 server IP address:
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 31 4. Click OK. For more information on pinging an IP address, see To send a ping request: on page 41. Configuring the IP address The IP Setup dialog box allows users to choose either IPv4 mode or IPv6 mode. The default is IPv4. You can also specify an IP address for ...
Page 44 - Assigning device types; To access the OSCAR interface Devices dialog box:
32 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide NOTE: If the DSR switch is already associated with a DSView 3 server, the following message will appear instead of the DSView IP dialog box: Feature unavailable: This appliance is already being managed by a DSView system . 3. Enter the DSView 3 software server IP a...
Page 45 - To assign a device type:; In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number.; Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click OK.; Assigning target device names; To access the OSCAR interface Names dialog box:
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 33 When the DSR switch discovers a cascaded switch, the numbering format changes from a DSR port only to [DSR port]-[switch port] to accommodate each target device under that switch. For example, if a switch is connected to DSR port 6, each target device connected to ...
Page 46 - Click Setup - Names to open the Names dialog box shown in Figure 3.16.; To assign names to target devices:
34 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 2. Click Setup - Names to open the Names dialog box shown in Figure 3.16. Figure 3.16: OSCAR Interface Names Dialog Box NOTE: If new IQ modules are discovered by the DSR switch, the on-screen list will be automatically updated. The mouse cursor will change into an ...
Page 47 - Escape; To list target devices alphabetically by name:; To access the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box:
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 35 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each target device in the system. 5. Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes. -or- Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes. NOTE: If an IQ module has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as th...
Page 48 - Enabling or disabling Broadcasting; To turn Broadcasting on:; To turn Broadcasting off:; Enabling or disabling Scan mode; To start the Scan mode:
36 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.18: OSCAR Interface Commands Dialog Box Enabling or disabling Broadcasting To turn Broadcasting on: 1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box. 2. Click Commands to open the Commands dialog box. 3. Select the Broa...
Page 49 - From the Commands dialog box, deselect the Scan Enable checkbox.; Viewing and disconnecting user connections; To view current user connections:; To disconnect a user:
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 37 Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR interface is not open. Scanning will stop at the currently selected target device. -or- From the Commands dialog box, deselect the Scan Enable checkbox. Viewing and disconnecting user connections You can ...
Page 50 - Click X or press; Displaying version information; To display version information:
38 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.20: OSCAR Interface Disconnect Dialog Box 4. Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog box. -or- Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without disconnecting a user. NOTE: If the User Status list has changed since last di...
Page 52 - Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse; To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values:
40 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.23: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box 5. Click X to close the DSRIQ Version dialog box. Depending on your DSRIQ module type, you may have the option of switching between USB 2.0 Speed and USB 1.1 Full Speed. To enable or disable USB 2.0: 1. If the OSCAR interface i...
Page 53 - Sending a ping request; To send a ping request:
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 41 2. Click Commands - Reset PS/2. A message box displays requesting that you confirm the reset. 3. In the message box, click OK. a. A message appears indicating that the mouse and keyboard have been reset. b. Click OK to close the message box. -or- Click X or press E...
Page 55 - Web Interface Operations; Overview of the DSR Switch On-Board Web Interface
43 C H A P T E R 4 Web Interface Operations Overview of the DSR Switch On-Board Web Interface In addition to the OSCAR on-screen interface, DSR switches equipped with the on-board web interface feature provide a built in interface to handle all basic KVM switching needs. For enhanced functionality a...
Page 56 - Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers; To log in to the DSR switch on-board web interface:; Launch a web browser.; The DSR Explorer Window
44 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Avocent recommends that the browser be kept up-to-date with the latest version. A Video Viewer window allows you to control the keyboard, monitor and mouse functions of individual target devices connected to the DSR switch in real time. You may also use predefined ...
Page 57 - Using the side navigation bar
Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 45 Figure 4.1: Avocent DSR Explorer Window Using the side navigation bar You can use the side navigation bar to display windows in which you can specify settings or perform operations. Clicking on a link that does not contain an arrow will display its correspondin...
Page 58 - Using the top option bar; Click OK to close the Add Favorite dialog box.; Launching a KVM Session
46 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Using the top option bar Bookmarking a window The DSR Explorer window contains a bookmark icon and text in the top option bar. Bookmarking a window will add a link to the window in the Favorites drop-down menu. You may select the link at any time to quickly access ...
Page 59 - To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer:; Users may also launch KVM sessions from the Unit Overview window.; To delete offline IQ modules:; Click the Delete Offline button.; Managing the DSR Switch On-Board Web Interface; Upgrading IQ modules
Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 47 To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer: 1. From the DSR Explorer, select Target Devices in the side navigation bar. A list of available devices will appear. 2. Click the KVM session link to the right of the target device that you wish to access. The Vide...
Page 60 - Managing USB speed; To set the IQ module USB Speed:; Select the IQ modules that you wish to modify.; Rebooting the appliance; To reboot the DSR switch remotely:; Managing local accounts; Appliance administrators
48 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To force upgrade the IQ module firmware using the DSR switch on-board web interface : 1. From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - IQ modules. 2. Select the IQ modules that you wish to upgrade and click the Upgrade button. CAUTIO...
Page 61 - Click the Add button.; Preemption levels
Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 49 To add a new user account (administrator only): 1. On the side menu bar, select Local Accounts. The current user list will be displayed. 2. Click the Add button. 3. Enter the name and password of the new user in the blanks provided. 4. Select the preemption and...
Page 62 - Configuring virtual media; To configure virtual media in the on-board web interface:
50 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Preemption levels range from 1-4, with 4 being the highest level. For example, a user with a preemption level of 4 may preempt other level 4 users, as well as those with a level 1, 2 or 3 setting. To change the default preemption level (administrator only): 1. Clic...
Page 63 - Select any of the Encryption Levels that you wish to be supported.
Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 51 Figure 4.2: On-board Web Interface Appliance Virtual Media Session Settings screen 2. Either enable or disable the Virtual Media locked to KVM session checkbox. 3. Select a Virtual Media Access Mode (either Read-Only or Read-Write). 4. Select any of the Encrypt...
Page 64 - Managing Device Properties; Viewing and changing appliance configuration information
52 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Managing Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration information The DSR switch can report most device properties directly through the DSR switch web browser. NOTE: Users can view all appliance information, but only administrators can change sett...
Page 65 - Power Controlling Target Devices; To power up a target device:
Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 53 Power Controlling Target Devices NOTE: You must have administrator privileges to change power control device settings. If a target device is connected to a power control device outlet, you may power up, power down or cycle (power target device down and then up)...
Page 66 - Configuring LDAP; LDAP Overview parameters; LDAP authentication priority
54 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Configuring LDAP LDAP is a vendor-independent protocol standard used for accessing, querying and updating a directory using TCP/IP. Based on the X.500 Directory Services model, LDAP is a global directory structure that supports strong security features including au...
Page 67 - To configure LDAP server parameters:; LDAP Search parameters
Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 55 Figure 4.3: LDAP Overview Page in the On-Board Web Interface To configure LDAP server parameters: 1. Select Appliance - Appliance Settings - User Accounts - LDAP Accounts - Overview. 2. Identify the primary and secondary server address, port and access type in ...
Page 68 - . Each Search Base value must be separated by a comma.; To configure LDAP search parameters:
56 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide The Search Password field is used to authenticate the administrator or user specified in the Search DN field. Use the Search Base field to define a starting point from which LDAP searches begin. The modifiable default values are dc=yourDomainName and dc=com. For ex...
Page 69 - LDAP Query parameters; You can configure the following settings on the LDAP Query Page:
Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 57 LDAP Query parameters On the LDAP Query page, you can configure the parameters used when performing user authentication queries. The appliance performs two different types of queries. Query Mode (Appliance) is used to authenticate administrators and users attem...
Page 70 - To configure LDAP query parameters:; Appliance and Target Device Query Modes
58 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide • The Access Control Attribute field specifies the name of the attribute that is used when the query modes are set to User Attribute or Group Attribute. The default value is info. Figure 4.5: LDAP Query Page in the On-board Web Interface To configure LDAP query par...
Page 72 - The following is an example of groups defined in Active Directory.
60 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 4.7: Active Directory - KVM Appliance Admin • Group Attribute – A username, password and group query is made to the directory service for an appliance and attached target devices when using Query Mode (Appliance), or for a selected target device when using Q...
Page 73 - Setting up Active Directory for performing queries; To set up group queries:; Log into Windows with administrator privileges.
Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 61 Figure 4.8: Active Directory - Define Groups Setting up Active Directory for performing queries Before you can use any of the querying modes for units, you must first make changes to Active Directory so that the selected querying mode can assign the applicable ...
Page 75 - The Video Viewer; The Video Viewer Window
63 C H A P T E R 5 The Video Viewer The Video Viewer Window The Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to a DSR switch using the on-board web interface. When you connect to a device using the Video Viewer, the target device desktop appears in a separate window...
Page 76 - To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer window:; Click the KVM Session link to open the Video Viewer in a new window.; Video Viewer Window Features
64 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Launching a KVM Session NOTE: When using a non-proxied connection, video performance over a slower network connection may be less than optimal. Since certain color settings (such as Grayscale) use less network bandwidth than others (such as Best Color), changing th...
Page 78 - To specify a toolbar hide time:; Setting the window size; To change the Video Viewer window resolution:; Adjusting the view
66 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 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 ...
Page 79 - To align the mouse cursors:
Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 67 • 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 to a size of 1024 x 768. If the desktop has a higher resolution, the following occurs: • The full-screen ima...
Page 80 - To enable full or manual scaling:; Adjusting color depth; The Dambrackas Video Compression; Additional video adjustment; To manually adjust the video quality of the window:; Click the Manual Video Adjust button.
68 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 2. To disable Full Screen mode, click the Full Screen Mode button on the floating toolbar to return to the desktop window. To enable full or manual scaling: To enable full scaling, select View - Scaling from the Video Viewer window menu. The device image scales aut...
Page 81 - Click the icon corresponding to the feature you wish to adjust.; Target video settings
Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 69 Figure 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box 2. Click the icon corresponding to the feature you wish to adjust. 3. Move the Contrast slider bar and then fine-tune the setting by clicking the Min (-) or Max (+) buttons to adjust the parameter for each icon pressed. The ad...
Page 82 - Contrast and brightness
70 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide The image capture parameters are automatically changed by the Automatic Adjustment function. A special image is required on the target in order to make accurate adjustments independently. Contrast and brightness If the image in the Video Viewer window is too dark o...
Page 83 - Refresh Image; Video Test Pattern
Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 71 Refresh Image Clicking the Refresh Image button in the Manual Video Adjust dialog box completely regenerates the digitized video image. NOTE: You can also select View - Refresh from the Video Viewer window menu to refresh the image. Video Test Pattern Clicking the Vide...
Page 84 - To enter Single Cursor mode:
72 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide The Cursor mode status of the Video Viewer window displays in the title bar, including the keystroke that will exit Single Cursor mode. You can define the keystroke that will exit Single Cursor mode in the Session Options dialog box. NOTE: When using a device that ...
Page 85 - Mouse scaling; To set mouse scaling:; Vendor-specific video settings
Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 73 The Session Options dialog box appears. 2. Click the Mouse tab. 3. Select a mouse cursor type in the Local Cursor panel. 4. Click OK to save settings. Mouse scaling Some earlier versions of Linux did not support adjustable mouse accelerations. For installations that mu...
Page 86 - To realign the mouse:; Avocent Mouse Sync; To set Avocent Mouse Sync from the Video Viewer:
74 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Alignment causes the local cursor to align with the remote server’s cursor. Resetting causes a simulation of a mouse and keyboard reconnect as if you had disconnected and reconnected them. To realign the mouse: Click the Align Local Cursor button in the Video Viewe...
Page 87 - Using Virtual Media; Requirements
Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 75 NOTE: On supported system configurations, the Avocent Mouse Sync status is Available. If you are using a USB2 IQ module but the target device cannot support the Avocent Mouse Sync protocol, the status is Unavailable. If you are not using a USB2 IQ module, the status is...
Page 88 - Virtual Media dialog box; To launch a virtual media session:
76 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Once a target device has an active virtual media session without an associated active KVM session, two situations can occur - the original user (User A) can reconnect or a different user (User B) can connect to that channel. You may set an option in the Virtual Med...
Page 89 - To map a virtual media drive:; To map a physical drive as a virtual media drive:
Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 77 Figure 5.5: Video Viewer Virtual Media Dialog Box To map a virtual media drive: 1. Open a virtual media session from the Video Viewer menu by selecting Tools - Virtual Media. 2. To map a physical drive as a virtual media drive: a. In the Virtual Media dialog box, click...
Page 90 - To unmap a virtual media drive:
78 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide c. The file’s header is checked to ensure it is correct. If it is, the common file dialog box will close and the chosen image file will appear in the Virtual Media dialog box, where it can be mapped by clicking the Mapped checkbox. d. Repeat steps a through c for a...
Page 91 - Closing a virtual media session; To close the Virtual Media dialog box:; Using Keyboard Pass-through
Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 79 Closing a virtual media session To close the Virtual Media dialog box: 1. Click Exit. 2. If you have any mapped drives, a message is displayed, indicating that the drives will be unmapped. Confirm or cancel the operation. If a user attempts to disconnect a virtual medi...
Page 92 - Using Macros; To capture the Video Viewer window to a file:; Closing a Video Viewer Window Session; To close a Video Viewer window session:
80 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Using Macros The DSR switch on-board web interface comes pre-configured with macros for the Windows and the Sun platforms. To send a macro: Select Macros - <desired macro> from the Video Viewer window menu. -or- Select the desired macro from the buttons avail...
Page 93 - Terminal Operations; The Console Menu; To connect a terminal to the DSR switch:; ) to the SETUP, CONSOLE or 10101 port on the back panel; Network Configuration; To configure network settings using the Console menu:
81 C H A P T E R 6 Terminal Operations The Console Menu Each DSR switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface accessed through the SETUP, CONSOLE or 10101 port. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software. NOTE...
Page 95 - Other Console Main Menu Options; Security Configuration; Console Password
Chapter 6: Terminal Operations 83 3. Type 1 and press Enter to set your network speed. For best performance, set the DSR switch at the same speed as the Ethernet switch to which it is attached. After you press Enter , you will be returned to the Network Configuration menu. 4. Type 2 and press Enter ...
Page 96 - There are two ways to remove the certificate from the DSR switch.; Firmware Management
84 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide There are two ways to remove the certificate from the DSR switch. • The certificate will be automatically removed if you remove the DSR switch from the DSView 3 software database. This enables you to move the DSR switch from one certificate replication system to an...
Page 97 - Appendices; Appendix A: Flash Upgrades; Using the DSView 3 software; To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the DSView 3 software:; Using the Console menu interface; and download the latest Flash firmware from Avocent.; A P P E N D I C E S
85 Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades The DSR switch Flash upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with the latest firmware available. This update can be performed using the DSView 3 software, using a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server or using the on-board web interface. Af...
Page 98 - Using the on-board web interface; To upgrade the DSR switch firmware:; Recovering from a failed Flash upgrade; To recover from a failed Flash upgrade:
86 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide NOTE: The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management menu. 6. Type 1 and press Enter to access Flash Download. 7. Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press Enter . 8. Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the...
Page 99 - If the DSR switch is not on, turn it on now.
Appendices 87 • DSR8035.fl (for the DSR2035 or DSR8035 switch) 5. If the DSR switch is not on, turn it on now. 6. The recovery process should start automatically.
Page 100 - Appendix B: Using the DSR Remote Operations Software
88 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix B: Using the DSR Remote Operations Software NOTE: The DSR Remote Operations software uses the IPv4 protocol for communication, so the IPv4 protocol must be enabled on the client server. The IPv6 protocol may also be active on the client server but has no i...
Page 102 - Before using the DSR Remote Operations software; Minimum requirements for the DSR Remote Operations software
90 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Before using the DSR Remote Operations software The following actions should be performed before using the DSR Remote Operations software: • Ensure that the switch is fully configured. • Ensure that users have been added to the internal database of the DSR switch. ...
Page 103 - Using the DSR Remote Operations software; To start the DSR Remote Operations software:; Window features
Appendices 91 3. Click Install DSR Remote Operation and follow the on-screen instructions. Using the DSR Remote Operations software To start the DSR Remote Operations software: 1. Establish a dial-up connection to the switch from the PC containing the DSR Remote Operations software. Windows displays...
Page 104 - Servers view; Name - The name of the server
92 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure B.2: DSR Remote Operations Window The items displayed in the content area of the DSR Remote Operations window will vary, depending on the link selected in the side navigation bar. You may refresh any view by selecting View - Refresh from the menu. Servers vi...
Page 105 - Table B.3 describes the icons in the Server view.; Power view; Application
Appendices 93 • EID - The Electronic ID (EID) number of the IQ module attached to the server Table B.3 describes the icons in the Server view. Power view Selecting Power in the side navigation bar will display a list of power device sockets attached to the switch and their status. Table B.4 describe...
Page 106 - Rebooting a switch; To reboot the switch:; Managing servers; To connect to a server:; Power control of devices attached to power device sockets; To control the power of a device attached to a power device socket:
94 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide • Boot • Digital/Application • Digital/Hardware • Hardware Rebooting a switch NOTE: Users with a User level account may not reboot a switch. To reboot the switch: 1. From the menu, select Tools - Reboot Appliance. A confirmation dialog box will appear. 2. Confirm o...
Page 107 - Select a socket and click either the Lock or Unlock toolbar button.
Appendices 95 3. To power down a device attached to a power device socket, choose one of the following actions: • Select a socket that has not been powered down and select Tools - Power Off from the menu bar. • Select a socket that has not been powered down and click the Power Off toolbar button. • ...
Page 108 - Appendix C: Using Serial IQ Modules; Serial IQ module modes; The following modes can be accessed from the serial IQ module:; Configuring the serial IQ module; Pressing
96 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix C: Using Serial IQ Modules The serial IQ module is a serial-to-VGA converter that allows VT100-capable devices to be viewed from the DSR switch local port, the on-board web interface, or by using the DSView 3 software. The actual serial data is not accesse...
Page 110 - To configure a serial IQ module:; Using History mode
98 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To configure a serial IQ module: 1. Press Ctrl-F8 . The Configuration Screen will appear. 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 ...
Page 111 - Serial IQ module pinouts
Appendices 99 To use History mode: 1. Press Ctrl-F9 . The mode will display as History. 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 :...
Page 112 - Appendix D: UTP Cabling; UTP copper cabling
100 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix D: UTP Cabling This appendix discusses various aspects of connection media. The performance of a DSR switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly installed or maintained cabling can diminish DSR system performance. DSR swit...
Page 113 - Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips; Keep all UTP runs to a maximum of 30 feet each.
Appendices 101 Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips The following is a list of important safety considerations that should be reviewed prior to installing or maintaining your cables: • Keep all UTP runs to a maximum of 30 feet each. • Maintain the twists of the pairs all the way to the ...
Page 114 - Appendix E: Cable Pinout Information
102 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix E: Cable Pinout Information NOTE: Only the DSR1024, DSR2035 and DSR8035 switches have the 8-pin modular jack for the modem and console/setup ports. All other models have the 9-pin D-shell connectors for these ports. Figure E.1: Modem Jack Figure E.2: Cons...
Page 116 - Appendix F: Technical Specifications
104 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix F: Technical Specifications Table F.1: DSR1020/2020/4020/8020 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 16 Type PS/2, Sun, USB and Serial Connectors 8-pin modular Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution 640...
Page 129 - Appendix G: Sun Advanced Key Emulation; and then press the
Appendices 117 Appendix G: 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 Scroll Lock key. The Scr...
Page 130 - Scroll Lock
118 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 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 serial USB IQ module (if your Sun system comes with a USB port) as well as the Sun VSN and WSN IQ modules. With the exception ...
Page 131 - Appendix H: Technical Support; Call the Avocent Technical Support location nearest you.
Appendices 119 Appendix H: 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. To resolve an issue: 1. Check the pe...
Page 133 - Index; I N D E X
121 Index B Broadcasting 36 C Cable pinouts 102–103 Console menu interface configuring the DSR switch 81 Enable Debug Messages 84 Exit 84 Firmware Management menu 84 network configuration 81–83 Reset Appliance 84 Restore Factory Defaults 84 Security Configuration menu Console Password 83 Unbind from...
Page 138 - DSR
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