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Page 2 - magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.; POWER ON; prior to making any other connections to the equipment.

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...

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DSR ® 1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSR, DSView and OSCAR 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 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Local Port Operation ................................................................................... 21 Controlling Your System at the Local Port...................................................................................... 21Viewing...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS v Launching a KVM Session ............................................................................................................... 56Video Viewer Window Features ...................................................................................................... 57 Changin...

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vii Figure 1.1: Example DSR1021/1022 Switch Configuration ............................................................. 3Figure 1.2: The DSR1021 Switch ...................................................................................................... 3Figure 1.3: The DSR1022 Switch ................

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Page 11 - ix; LIST OF TABLES

ix Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ................................................................................... 22 Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics .............................................................................. 24 Table 3.3: Setup Features to Configure th...

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 - You can access the DSR1021/1022 switch in one of the following ways:; Simple access to any target device; Figure 1.2 on page 3 illustrates and describes the DSR1021 switch.

2 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide The DSRIQ module is powered directly from the target device and provides Keep Alive functionality when the DSR1021/1022 switch is not powered. The DSRIQ-SRL (serial) module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial device and a DS...

Page 15 - Chapter 1: Product Overview

Digital User (Computer with Internet browser) Analog User (OSCAR Graphical User Interface) DSR1021/1022 switch Modem Telephone Network Ethernet DSView 3 Software Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Figure 1.1: Example DSR1021/1022 Switch Configuration Number of target devices 8 Digital paths 1 Analog user...

Page 16 - Safety Precautions; Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any Avocent product configuration.; Rack Mount Safety Considerations; Elevated Ambient Temperature:; If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operating

Number of target devices 4 Digital paths 1 Analog user 1 DSR1022 Switch 4 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 1.3: The DSR1022 Switch Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and keyboard problems when using Avocent products: • If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the com...

Page 17 - Installation; DSView Installer/User Guide

5 C H A P T E R 2 Installation DSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity The DSR1021/1022 switching system can connect to a server running the DSView 3 software. DSView 3 software allows a user to view and control target devices (one at a time) attached to the DSR1021/1022 switching system. For more informa...

Page 18 - Installation Overview; Setting up your network

6 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Installation Overview The general procedure for setting up and installing the DSR1021/1022 switch is as follows: Setting up your network The DSR1021/1022 switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the switch and the target devices. The DSR1021/...

Page 19 - Chapter 2: Installation

Digital User Server DSR1021 Switch Power Telephone Network Ethernet Internet Connection SETUP Port Cord Ethernet and/or Modem Server Server Server DSRIQ Modules PS/2, USB, Sun and serial adaptors are available Analog User SPC Power Control Device SPC Port Connection KVM Connections Ports 1-8 CAT 5 C...

Page 20 - Getting Started; The following items are shipped with the DSR1021/1022 switch:; Additional items needed

8 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Getting Started Before installing your DSR1021/1022 switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the DSR1021/1022 switch as well as other items necessary for proper installation. Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 sw...

Page 21 - To connect a DSRIQ module to a server; Free; To connect a DSRIQ module to a server:

Chapter 2: Installation 9 2. Plug the VGA monitor and PS/2 keyboard and mouse cables into the corresponding DSR1021/1022 switch ports. You must install both a keyboard and mouse on the local port, or the keyboard will not initialize properly. 3. Choose an available numbered port on the back panel of...

Page 22 - To connect a DSRIQ module to a serial device:; Appendix C; Verifying the Connections

10 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide 2. Attach one end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the RJ-45 connector on the DSRIQ module. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the desired port on the back panel of the DSR1021/1022 switch. 3. Repeat this procedure for all servers you wish to att...

Page 23 - DSRIQ modules; POWER; Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 Software; Setting up the built-in web server; Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices; Ctrl

Chapter 2: Installation 11 DSRIQ modules NOTE: PS/2, Sun and USB DSRIQ modules are available for attaching computers to your DSR1021/1022 switch. Use the DSRIQ-SRL serial module to connect serial devices to the DSR1021/1022 switch. The DSRIQ-SRL features two green LEDs: a POWER LED and a STATUS LED....

Page 24 - Microsoft Windows; Mouse

12 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide This section explains the steps for setting mouse movement and cursor features for use with Avocent hardware products and DSView ® management software with the following operating systems: • Microsoft ® Windows ® • NT 4.0 • 2000 • XP • Server 2003 • Intell...

Page 26 - LINUX

14 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide 8. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management software you are using: • If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align . • If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, clic...

Page 29 - UNIX

Chapter 2: Installation 17 7. (Optional) Set the Pointer threshold, Double click interval, Drag start time, Drag start distance and Mouse wheel scrolls by sliders to the desired positions. 8. If necessary, click Defaults to restore the default settings. 9. Click Apply to save your settings. 10. Clic...

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Chapter 2: Installation 19 8. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management software you are using. • If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align . • If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cur...

Page 32 - Apple Mac OS; Apple

20 DSR1021/1022 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 Spee...

Page 33 - Local Port Operation; Controlling Your System at the Local Port; target devices. Targets can be identified by customizable names.; Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers; To access the OSCAR interface Main dialog box:; Press

21 Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port The DSR1021/1022 switch includes a local port on the back panel. You can use this port to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the switch for direct access. The DSR1021/1022 switch uses the OSCAR ® graphical user interface, which ...

Page 34 - Viewing the status of your DSR1021/1022 switching system; Selecting target devices; To select target devices:; If the display order of your list is by port (

22 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Viewing the status of your DSR1021/1022 switching system The status of target devices in your system is indicated in the far right columns of the Main dialog box. Table 3.1 describes the OSCAR interface status symbols. Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Sym...

Page 35 - Chapter 3: Local Port Operation; To select the previous target device:; Soft switching; To configure the OSCAR interface screen delay:; OK; To soft switch to a target device:; Port

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

Page 36 - Navigating the OSCAR Interface

24 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Navigating the OSCAR Interface This table describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the keyboard and mouse. Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics Keystroke Action Performed Print Screen Opens the OSCAR interface. Press Print Screen twice t...

Page 37 - Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus; Names

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus You can configure your DSR1021/1022 switching system from the Setup dialog box within the OSCAR interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your DSR1021/1022 switching system to identify target devices by unique na...

Page 38 - To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog box:; Print Screen; Assigning target device names; To access the OSCAR interface Names dialog box:; If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

26 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog box: 1. Press Print Screen to open the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. See Figure 3.1 on page 21 for an illustration of the Main dialog box populated with sample data. 2. Click Setup to open the Setu...

Page 39 - to open the Names dialog box. Figure 3.3 shows the Names dialog box; To assign names to target devices:; Modify

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 27 2. Click Setup - Names to open the Names dialog box. Figure 3.3 shows the Names dialog box populated with sample data. Figure 3.3: Names Dialog Box NOTE: If new DSRIQ modules are discovered by the DSR1021/1022 switch, the on-screen list will be automatically update...

Page 40 - To list target devices alphabetically by name:; Name; Assigning device types; To access the OSCAR interface Devices dialog box:

28 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide 2. Type a name in the New Name text field. Names of target devices may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include A-Z, a-z, 0-9, space and hyphen. 3. Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. Your selection is not saved until yo...

Page 41 - To assign a device type:; In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number.; Changing the display behavior

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 29 When the DSR1021/1022 switch discovers a cascade 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 conne...

Page 42 - To access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog box:; To choose the display order of target devices:

30 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide To access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog box: 1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. See Figure 3.1 on page 21 for an illustration of the Main dialog box populated with sample data. 2. Click Setup - Menu in the M...

Page 43 - To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface:; Controlling the status flag; To access the OSCAR interface Flag dialog box:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 31 To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface: 1. Type in the number of seconds (0-9) to delay the OSCAR display after you press Print Screen . Entering 0 will instantly open the OSCAR interface with no delay. 2. Click OK to save setting. Setting a Screen Dela...

Page 44 - To determine how the status flag is displayed:

32 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.8: Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status flag is displayed: 1. In the Flag Type section of the Flag dialog box, select Name or EID to determine what information to display. 2. Select Displayed to show the flag all the time. -or- Select Timed...

Page 45 - Broadcasting to target devices; To access the OSCAR interface Broadcast dialog box:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 33 b. Left-click on the title bar and drag to the desired location.c. Right-click to return to the Flag dialog box. NOTE: Changes made to the flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box. 6. Click OK to save settings. -or- Click X to exit with...

Page 46 - To broadcast to selected target devices:; Up; To turn off Broadcasting:; Broadcast Enable; Using Scan mode

34 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all target devices receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards. While the switch attemp...

Page 47 - To add target devices to the Scan list:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 35 To add target devices to the Scan list: 1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box will appear. See Figure 3.1 on page 21 for an illustration of the Main dialog box populated with sample data. 2. Click Setup - Scan to open...

Page 48 - To remove a target device from the Scan list:; Delete; To start the Scan mode:

36 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide a. Press Alt+Down Arrow to move the cursor down through the list of target devices. b. Press Alt+Up Arrow to move the cursor up through the list of target devices. c. Press Alt+Home to move the cursor to the first target device in the list. d. Press Alt+En...

Page 49 - Scan Enable; Setting local port Screen Saver options; To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver dialog box:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 37 3. Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box. 4. Click X to close the Commands dialog box. NOTE: Scanning will begin as soon as the Scan Enable button is selected. To cancel Scan mode: If the OSCAR interface is open, select a target device. -or- If the OSCAR in...

Page 50 - To set the Screen Saver options:; Energy; Screen; Test; To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port:

38 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.13: Screen Saver Dialog Box To set the Screen Saver options: NOTE: The Screen Saver password is set within the DSView 3 software. For more information, see the DSView Installer/User Guide . 1. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (1-99) ...

Page 51 - To immediately turn on the screen saver:; Setting the keyboard country code; Appendix F; To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 39 To immediately turn on the screen saver: Press Print Screen , then press Pause . This command works only when the user is connected to a target device. Setting the keyboard country code NOTE: Using a keyboard code that supports a language different from that of you...

Page 53 - Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface; To access the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 41 Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface From the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage your DSR1021/1022 switching system and user connections, enable the Scan and Broadcast modes and update your firmware. Table 3.5 lists commands you can use ...

Page 54 - Viewing and disconnecting user connections; To view current user connections:; To disconnect a user:

42 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Viewing and disconnecting user connections You can view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog box. The username (U) is always displayed; however, you can display either the target device name or EID number to which a user is connected. If no ...

Page 55 - Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse; To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 43 Figure 3.17: 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 it was last displayed, ...

Page 56 - Escape; Displaying version information; To display version information:

44 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide a. A message appears indicating that the mouse and keyboard have been reset. b. Click X to close the message box. -or- Click X or press Escape to exit without sending a Reset command to the PS/2 mouse and keyboard. Displaying version information The OSCAR ...

Page 57 - Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 45 Figure 3.19: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box 4. Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The DSRIQ Version dialog box appears. For more information on loading firmware, see Appendix A on page 77 . Figure 3.20: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box 5. Click X to cl...

Page 59 - Web Server Operations; To log in to the DSR web server:; Login

47 C H A P T E R 4 Web Server Operations Overview of the DSR1021/1022 Web Server In addition to the OSCAR on-screen interface, the DSR1021/1022 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...

Page 60 - About the DSR Explorer Window; Table 4.1 describes some of the DSR Explorer window areas.

48 DSR1021/1022 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 DSR1021/1022 switch. The window may also be used to specify syste...

Page 61 - Chapter 4: Web Server Operations; Using the side navigation bar; Bookmarking a window (Internet Explorer only); If you click

Chapter 4: Web Server Operations 49 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 4.2 shows the side navigation bar of the DSR1021Explorer window. Figure 4.2: Side Navigation Bar Clicking on a link...

Page 63 - 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 4: Web Server Operations 51 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 64 - Managing Local Accounts; User access levels

52 DSR1021/1022 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 an...

Page 65 - Managing Device Properties; Viewing and changing appliance configuration information

Chapter 4: Web Server Operations 53 Managing Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration information The DSR1021/1022 switch reports most device properties directly through the DSR web browser. NOTE: Users can view all applicance information, but only Administrators can change set...

Page 66 - 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:

54 DSR1021/1022 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 dow...

Page 67 - The Video Viewer; About the Video Viewer Window; To disconnect an active KVM session (Administrator only); Video Viewer minimum requirements

55 C H A P T E R 5 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 68 - Launching a KVM Session; To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer:; KVM Session

56 DSR1021/1022 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 w...

Page 69 - Chapter 5: The Video Viewer; Video Viewer Window Features

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 57 Video Viewer Window Features Figure 5.1 shows the Video Viewer window areas, and descriptions follow in Table 5.1 on page 58. B C H D I F E G A Figure 5.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode)

Page 71 - Changing the toolbar; To specify a toolbar hide time:; Tools - Session Options; Setting the Window Size; To change the Video Viewer window resolution:

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 59 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 72 - Adjusting the View; To align the mouse cursors:; Align Local Cursor; To refresh the screen:; Refresh Image

60 DSR1021/1022 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 deskt...

Page 73 - To enable or disable full screen mode:; Maximize; To enable automatic, full or manual scaling:

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 61 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 74 - Additional Video Adjustment; To manually adjust the video quality of the window:; Tools - Manual Video Adjust

62 DSR1021/1022 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 V...

Page 75 - Click the icon corresponding to the feature you wish to adjust.; Contrast and brightness; or click the; Detection thresholds

Table 5.2: 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 76 - Refresh image; Video test pattern; Adjusting Mouse Options

64 DSR1021/1022 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 . B...

Page 77 - Cursor Type; To enter single cursor mode:; Select

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 65 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 79 - Session Options; Mouse Alignment and Synchronization; Using Keyboard Pass-through

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 67 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 80 - Using Macros; To capture the Video Viewer window to a file:

68 DSR1021/1022 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...

Page 81 - Click the; Closing a Video Viewer Window Session; To close a Video Viewer window session:

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 Session To close a Video Viewer window session: Select File - Exit from the Video Viewer window.

Page 83 - Terminal Operations; The Console Menu; Network Configuration; To configure network settings using the Console menu:

71 C H A P T E R 6 Terminal Operations The Console Menu Each DSR1021/1022 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...

Page 85 - Chapter 6: Terminal Operations; and press

Chapter 6: Terminal Operations 73 Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu 4. Type 1 and press Enter to set your network speed and return to the Network Configuration menu. When possible, set your connection manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature. 5. Type 2 and press Enter to specify w...

Page 86 - Other Console Main Menu Options; Security Configuration; Enter

74 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Other Console Main Menu Options Besides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of the DSR1021/1022 switch features the following menu items: • Security Configuration • Firmware Management • Enable Debug Messages • Restore Factory Defaults ...

Page 87 - To remove a user from the DSR1021/1022 switch database:; Console Password

Chapter 6: Terminal Operations 75 To rename a user in the DSR1021/1022 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 ...

Page 89 - Firmware Management

77 APPENDICES Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades You can use the DSR1021/1022 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 memor...

Page 91 - Appendices; Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection; Before you begin

Appendices 79 Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection An external modem can be attached to the DSR1021/1022 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 operati...

Page 92 - DSRIQ-SRL module modes; You can access the following modes from the DSRIQ-SRL module:; Configuring the DSRIQ-SRL module; Pressing; Use this option to control how the DSR1021/1022 switch and CD lines

80 DSR1021/1022 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 DSR1021/1022 switch local port or by using the DSView 3 software. The actual serial data is not accessed but is m...

Page 93 - Config Key Sequences:

Appendices 81 • 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 94 - Creating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro; Using History mode

82 DSR1021/1022 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 Rig...

Page 95 - DSRIQ-SRL module pinouts

Appendices 83 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 96 - Appendix D: UTP Cabling; UTP copper cabling

84 DSR1021/1022 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 DSR1021/1022 switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly installed or maintained cablin...

Page 97 - Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips; Keep all CAT 5 runs to a maximum of 10 meters each.

Appendices 85 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 98 - Appendix E: Technical Specifications

86 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix E: Technical Specifications Table E.1 lists the technical specifications for the DSR1021/1022 switch. Table E.1: DSR1021/1022 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 8 (DSR1021 switch)4 (DSR1022 switch) Types DSRIQ-PS/2, DSRIQ-USB, DSRIQ...

Page 100 - Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation; and then press the

88 DSR1021/1022 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...

Page 101 - Scroll Lock

Appendices 89 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 102 - Appendix G: Technical Support; Check our web site at

90 DSR1021/1022 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. Chec...

Page 103 - INDEX; Numerics

91 INDEX Numerics 100BaseT Ethernet 1, 5, 86 10BaseT Ethernet 5, 86 A access direct 21 DSRIQ module 22 DSRIQ Terminal Applications menu 11 OSCAR interface Broadcast dialog box 33 Commands dialog box 41 Devices dialog box 28 Flag dialog box 31 Main dialog box 21 Menu dialog box 30 Names dialog box 26...

Page 105 - ii; Video Viewer

INDEX 93 Flag Color 32 dialog box 32 access 31 Opaque 32 OSCAR interface 25 Transparent 32 FLASH Download 76 Upgrades 77 H History mode 81, 82, 83 I Installation 5 Installation Overview 6 J Japanese Approvals ii Japanese Sun USB Keyboards 89 K keyboard dialog box 40 OSCAR interface 25 Korean Sun USB...

Page 110 - For Technical Support:; DS R

For Technical Support: Avocent Corporation4991 Corporate DriveHuntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USATel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +1 256 430 4031 590-427-501B Avocent International Ltd.Avocent House, Shannon Free ZoneShannon, County Clare, IrelandTel: +353 61 715 292Fax: +353 61 471 871 Avocent Asia Pacifi ...