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Avocent DSRTM 1021 User's Manual

1. 21 Navigating the OSCAR Interface 23 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus 25 Changing the Display Behavior 28 Controlling the Status Flag 30 Broadcasting to Servers 31 Using SCAM Mode ste ns koe en E Semele ae a 33 Setting Console Security 35 Setting the Keyboard Country Code 38 Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface ook cn uses ses 40 Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections 41 Resetting Your PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse 42 Displaying Version Information 43 Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 21 Chapter 3 Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port The DSR1021 switch includes a local port on the back of the appliance This port allows you to connect a keyboard monitor and mouse to the appliance for direct access The DSR1021 switch uses the OSCAR graphical user interface which has intuitive menus to configure your system and select computers Computers can be identified by name or number allowing you to customize server names Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Use the Main dialog box to view configure and control servers in the DSR switching system You may view your servers by name port or by the unique Electronic ID number EID embedded in each DSRIO module You will see an OSCAR interface generated port list by default when you first launch th
2. 73 Appendix G Technical Support 75 Appendices 57 Appendices Appendix A FLASH Upgrades The DSRIQ module is unavailable while an upgrade is in progress When an upgrade is initiated any current connection to the server via the DSRIQ module will be terminated If you are using DSAuth or DSView software a server experiencing a DSRIQ module firmware update may not display or may display as disconnected The server will appear normally when the FLASH update is completed NOTE Firmware can also be upgraded using the File Update Firmware command in the DSAdmin management application software See the DSView Installer User Guide for more information NOTE During an OSCAR interface initiated upgrade the DSRIQ module status indicator in the Main dialog box will be yellow The DSR1021 switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with the latest firmware available To perform this update you will first need a Trivial File Transfer Protocol TFTP server If you do not have a TFTP server there are several shareware and freeware programs that you can download server will render the module inoperable and require the DSRIQ module to be returned to the i CAUTION Disconnecting a DSRIQ module during a firmware update or cycling power to the factory for repair To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the Terminal Applications menu 1 Visit http www avocent com support and download the
3. e Enabling the adding editing and deleting of users to the DSR1021 switch database e Specifying the amount of time a DSR switch user has to log in during a remote operation over a modem connection before the connection is dis connected the Authentication Timeout value e Specifying the amount of time a DSR switch user may remain inactive within a remote DSView software session over a modem connection before the modem connection is disabled the Inactivity Timeout value 48 DSR Installer User Guide D 7 9 vA 2 When you use the options to add edit or delete a user a list of existing users will appear You may enter N to display the next page of users in the database or enter P to go back to the previous page of users To add a user to the DSR1021 switch database 1 Select the PPP Configuration menu option Select option 1 Authentication Database A list of users already within the database will appear Enter A You will be prompted to enter the username to add Type a username and press Enter You will be prompted to type a password for the user Type a password and press Enter You will be prompted to re type the password Type the password again and press Enter Enter to exit To rename a user in the DSR1021 switch database 1 Select the PPP Configuration menu option Select option 1 Authentication Database A list of users already within the database will appear Ente
4. SPC Socket Off Displays the user name SPC device location name SPC socket outlet number name or group and appliance port number for an SPC socket issued an off command SPC Socket Reboot Displays the user name SPC device location name SPC socket outlet number name or group and appliance port number for an SPC socket issued a reboot command SPC Socket On Sense Fail Displays the SPC device location name SPC socket outlet number name or group and appliance port number for an SPC socket that should be on but has an off status 52 DSR Installer User Guide SPC Socket Off Sense Fail Displays the SPC device location name SPC socket outlet number name or group and appliance port number for an SPC socket that should be off but has an on status SPC Total Load Too High Displays the SPC device location name and appliance port number for an SPC device that has exceeded the total load high alarm SPC Total Load Too Low Displays the SPC device location name and appliance port number for an SPC device that is below the total load low alarm SPC Status Socket On Displays the SPC device location SPC socket outlet number name or group and appliance port number for an SPC socket that has been polled and found to have an on status SPC Status Socket Off Displays the SPC device location SPC socket outlet number name or group and appliance port number for an SPC socket that has been polled and
5. The following is a list of important safety considerations that should be reviewed prior to installing or maintaining your cables 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 termination or no more that one half inch untwisted Do not skin off more than one inch of jacket while terminating If bending the cable is necessary make it gradual with no bend sharper than a one inch radius Allowing the cable to be sharply bent or kinked can permanently damage the cable s interior Dress the cables neatly with cable ties using low to moderate pressure Do not over tighten ties Cross connect cables where necessary using rated punch blocks patch panels and components Do not splice or bridge cable at any point Keep CAT 5 cable as far away as possible from potential sources of EMI such as electrical cables transformers and light fixtures Do not tie cables to electrical conduits or lay cables on electrical fixtures Always test every installed segment with a cable tester Toning alone is not an acceptable test Always install jacks so as to prevent dust and other contaminants from settling on the contacts The contacts of the jack should face up on the flush mounted plates or left right down on surface mount boxes Always leave extra slack on the cables neatly coiled in the ceiling or nearest concealed location Leave at least five feet at the work outlet s
6. the user who was terminated port and channel number Local Port Viewing Started Displays the local port Local Port Viewing Stopped Displays the local port Local Port Viewing Terminated Displays user who terminated the session and the local port Image Upgrade Started Displays the user who initiated the upgrade the type of image being upgraded and the current and new image versions DSRIQ Added Displays the DSRIQ module EID and port number DSRIQ Removed Displays the DSRIQ module EID and port number Subsystem Upgrade Started Displays the DSRIQ module EID port number and information on the subsystem being upgraded Subsystem Restarted Displays the DSRIQ module EID port number and information on the upgraded subsystem Screen Resolution Changed Displays the user port and channel numbers and the previous and current screen resolutions SPC Device Online Displays the SPC power control device location name and appliance port number for an SPC device that is detected to be online SPC Device Offline Displays the SPC device location name and appliance port number for an SPC device that is detected to be offline SPC Login Error Displays the user name SPC device location name and appliance port number for an SPC device with an unsuccessful login SPC Socket On Displays the user name SPC device location name SPC socket outlet number name or group and appliance port number for an SPC socket issued an off command
7. 2 Click OK Setting a Screen Delay Time allows you to complete a soft switch without the OSCAR interface displaying To perform a soft switch see Soft switching in this chapter 30 DSR Installer User Guide Controlling the Status Flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected server or the status of the selected port Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by server name or EID number or to change the flag color opacity display time and location on the desktop OSCAR Interface Status Flags Flag Description Flag type by name Flag type by EID number Free Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems Flag indicating that broadcast mode is enabled To access the Flag dialog box 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Flag The Flag dialog box appears Figure 3 6 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 show the flag all the time or select Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after switching Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 31 3 Select a flag color in Display Color The following flag colors are available e Flag 1 Grey flag with black text e Flag 2 White flag with red text e Flag 3 White f
8. 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 appliance Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Consider equipment nameplate ratings for maximum current Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example use of power strips Contents Getting Started 9 Installing the DSR Switch 11 Chapter 2 Installation 9 Chapter 2 Installation The DSR switching system requires that the DSView software DSAdmin management application and DSAuth Server be installed prior to use DSView software allows a user to view and control a server attached to the DSR swit
9. Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 25 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus You can configure your DSR switching system from the Setup menu within the OSCAR interface Select the Names button when initially setting up your DSR switching system to identify servers by unique names Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your servers from the OSCAR interface menu Setup Features to Configure the OSCAR Interface Feature Purpose Menu Change the server list between numerical by port or EID number and alphabetical by name Change the Screen Delay Time before the OSCAR interface displays after pressing Print Screen Flag Change display timing color or location of the status flag Broadcast Simultaneously send mouse movements and keystrokes to multiple servers Scan Set up a custom scan pattern for up to eight servers Security Set passwords to protect or restrict server access Enable the screen saver Keyboard Set the keyboard country code to send to Sun servers Names Identify servers by unique names To access the Setup menu 1 Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface The Main dialog box appears 2 Click Setup The Setup dialog box appears 26 DSR Installer User Guide Figure 3 2 Setup Dialog Box Assigning server or serial device names Use the Names dialog box to identify servers or serial devices by name rather than by port number The Names list is alway
10. Click OK To immediately turn on the screen saver Press Print Screen then press Pause This command only works when the user is connected to a server Setting the Keyboard Country Code NOTE Using a keyboard code that supports a language different from that of your DSR switch firmware will cause incorrect keyboard mapping Sun servers may use key mappings for non US keyboards By default the DSR1021 switch sends the US keyboard country code to Sun and USB modules attached to servers and the code is applied to the servers when they are powered up or rebooted Codes are then stored in the DSRIQ module Issues may arise when you use the US keyboard country code with a keyboard of another country For example the Z key on a US keyboard is in the same location as the Y key on a German 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 Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 39 The Keyboard command enables you to send a different keyboard country code than the default US setting The specified country code is sent to all servers attached to the DSR1021 switches when they are powered up or rebooted and the new code is stored in the DSRIQ module NOTE If a DSRIQ module is moved to a different server the keyboard country code will need to be reset See Appendix F for information on emulating certain Sun keys using a PS 2 keyboard and special consi
11. Guide 10 DSR Installer User Guide Additional items needed The following are additional items needed to use your DSR1021 switch e One DSRIQ module per server or DSRIQ SRL module per serial device e One CAT 5 patch cable per server or serial device 4 pair UTP up to 10 meters e DSR software e 6V 34 V 90 or V 92 compatible modem and cables for optional modem connection Verification of Internet server connections DSR switch The front panel of the DSR1021 switch features two LEDs indicating the Ethernet connection The top green LED is the Link indicator It will illuminate when a valid connection to the network is established and blink when there is activity on the port The lower amber LED labeled 100M will indicate that you are communicating at the 100 Mb rate when using an Ethernet connection Additionally there are two LEDs above each port number on the front of your DSR1021 switch one green and one amber The green LED will illuminate when the attached system is powered The amber LED will illuminate when that port is selected DSRIQ modules PS 2 Sun and USB DSRIQ modules are available for attaching computers to your DSR switch The DSRIQ SRL serial module is used to connect serial devices to your DSR switch and features two green LEDs a POWER LED and a STATUS LED The POWER LED indicates that the attached server is powered The STATUS LED indicates that a valid UTP connection has been made to a DSR
12. RJ 45 connector on the DSRIQ SRL module Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired port on the back of your DSR1021 switch NOTE The DSRIQ SRL module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation 3 Connect the power supply to the power connector on your DSRIQ SRL module The cable expander can be used to power up to four DSRIQ SRL modules from a single power supply 4 Connect the DSRIQ SRL module power supply to an appropriate AC wall outlet Power up your serial device See Appendix C for more information on DSRIQ SRL modules To connect the local port keyboard monitor and mouse Attach your keyboard monitor and mouse cable connectors to the appropriate ports on the back of your DSR1021 switch NOTE You must install both a keyboard and mouse on the local port or the keyboard will not initialize properly To connect and power up your DSR1021 switch 1 Power down all servers that will be part of your DSR switching system Locate the power cord that came with the DSR1021 switch Plug one end into the power socket on the rear of the DSR1021 switch Plug the other end into an appropriate AC wall outlet 2 Plug your VGA monitor keyboard and PS 2 mouse cables into appropriately labeled DSR1021 switch ports 18 DSR Installer User Guide 7 8 Choose an available port on the rear of your DSR1021 switch Plug one end of a CAT 5 cable 4 pair up to 10 meters into a numbered port and plu
13. Screen is pressed 4 Click OK To soft switch to a server 1 To select a server press Print Screen If the display order of your server list is by port Port button is depressed type the port number and press Enter or If the display order of your server list is by name Name button is depressed type the first few letters of the name of the server to establish it as unique and press Enter 2 To switch back to the previous server press Print Screen then Backspace Navigating the OSCAR Interface This table describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the keyboard and mouse OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Print Screen Opens the OSCAR interface Press Print Screen twice to send the Print Screen keystroke to the currently selected DSRIQ module F1 Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box 24 DSR Installer User Guide This Keystroke OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics continued Does This Escape Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous one If the Main dialog box is displayed pressing Escape closes the OSCAR interface and displays a status flag if status flags are enabled See Controlling the Status Flag in this chapter for more information In a message box it closes the pop up box and returns to the current dialog box Alt Opens dialog boxes selects or checks options and executes actions w
14. appear Set Acceleration to 1 0 for mouse sync Click OK In the DSView software remote session windows select Video Scaling Auto Scale In the DSView software remote session windows select Mouse Scale The Mouse Scaling dialog box will appear In the Scaling Type area select Normal then click OK Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window s to resynchronize the mouse To connect a DSRIQ module to each server 1 Attach the appropriately color coded connectors of a DSRIQ module to the keyboard monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to this DSR1021 switch Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run from your DSRIQ module to the DSR1021 switch to the RJ 45 connector on the DSRIQ module Chapter 2 Installation 17 3 Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired port on the back of your DSR switch 4 Repeat this step for all servers you wish to attach NOTE When connecting a Sun DSRIQ module you must use a multi sync monitor to accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync on green or composite sync NOTE Power down the DSR1021 switch before servicing Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet To connect serial devices to the DSR1021 switch 1 Attach the DSRIQ SRL module 9 pin serial connector to the serial port of the device to be connected to your DSR1021 switch 2 Attach one end of the CAT 5 cable to the
15. appliance level through the SETUP port on the back of the switch All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software To access the Terminal Applications menu 1 Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal to the SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR switch using the supplied null modem cable The terminal should be set to 9600 baud 8 bits 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control The terminal may be connected at any time even when the appliance is powered 2 Press any key to access the Main menu Terminal Applications menu commands The Terminal Applications menu of the DSR1021 switch features ten selections Network Configuration PPP Configuration Security Configuration SNMP Configuration Firmware Management Enable Debug Messages Set Change Password Restore Factory Defaults Reset Appliance and Exit Each is discussed below Network Configuration The DSR1021 switch is configured for network access through this option When it is selected you will have access to the addressing that allows the DSR1021 switch to be positioned in your network PPP Configuration The DSR1021 switch contains an internal database that may be used when establishing a modem link to the appliance The internal database provides DSView software remote authentication if the DSAuth Server is unavailable The PPP Configuration menu contains the following options
16. available to scan a Press Alt Down Arrow to move the cursor down through the list of servers b Press Alt Up Arrow to move the cursor up through the list of servers c Press Alt Home to move the cursor to the first server in the list d Press Alt End to move the cursor to the last server in the list In the Time column type the number of seconds from 3 255 of desired time before the scan moves to the next server in the sequence Move the cursor to the next line or press Down Arrow and repeat steps 2 5 for each of the remaining servers to be included in the scan pattern Click OK To remove a server from the scan list 1 In the Scan dialog box click the server to be removed Press Delete or Press Shift Delete to remove the selected server and all entries below it Click OK To start the scan mode 1 If the OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear Click Commands The Commands dialog box appears Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 35 amp Avocent Commands Figure 3 10 Commands Dialog Box 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 button is checked To cancel scan mode 1 Select a server if the OSCAR interface is open or Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR interface is not open Scanning will stop at the currently selected
17. for appliance authentication If neither are available authentication cannot be performed for the DSR1021 switch an error will display and the appliance will not be available in the DSView Client software topology tree See Accessing the Terminal Applications Menu in Chapter 4 for more information 62 DSR Installer User Guide e Ensure that an external modem is attached to the DSR1021 switch MODEM port The modem should have auto answer turned off typically a modem s default setting e Ensure that your Client PC contains dial up software and that the software is configured properly See your operating system documentation for more information To establish a remote DSView Client software session over a modem connection 1 Establish a dial up connection to the DSR1021 switch from the DSView Client software PC The IP address 10 0 0 2 will be assigned to the DSR1021 switch and the IP address 10 0 0 3 will be assigned to the DSView Client software PC NOTE Windows displays a dialog box that prompts the DSR switch user for a username and password when a dial up connection is established It is not necessary to enter a username or password in the dialog box When this dialog box appears click OK to dismiss the dialog box 2 When a connection is established start the DSView software on the DSView Client software PC 3 Select Options Remote Operations Enable The Remote Login Authentication dialog box displays Remo
18. found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 0 COR AMAR RR F ERIRE V CC I DA MSS 7 FAA CT ORRERA THT 2 Ate METIER TE LAEUET LOMA RANT SLIBRANSCL MHD ET Az 7 7 0 7 78 47822 Yyy A 5348 6 7 710 QU TOA EE ASAE 0 BH FAHAT Wie Stet SR LU SE PUHAS WHE 714802 MYSA HUE AS NZS CISPR22 CSA C22 2 No 950 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55022 Class A EN55024 EN60950 FCC1 Part 15 Class A ICES 003 Class A IEC60950 VCCI V 3 Class A UL 1950 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits Safety Precautions ss d ssiesa eee aemies ta Chapter 2 Installation Getting Started is tiss e ts as Ue RS Installing the DSR Switch Chapter
19. server or If the OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands The Commands dialog box appears 3 Clear Scan Enable Setting Console Security Use the Security dialog box to set security on your local port console You can establish a screen saver mode that engages after your console remains unused for a specified Inactivity Time Once engaged your console will remain locked until you press any key or move the mouse You will then need to type in your password to continue 36 DSR Installer User Guide Use the Security dialog box to lock your console with password protection set or change your password and enable the screen saver NOTE If a password has been previously set you will have to enter the password before you can access the Security dialog box To access the Security dialog box 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Security The Security dialog box appears 2 Avocent Security 2 X Figure 3 11 Security Dialog Box To set or change the password 1 Single click and press Enter or double click in the New text box 2 Type the new password in the New text box and press Enter Passwords must contain both alpha and numeric characters are case sensitive and may be up to 12 characters long Legal characters are A Z a z 9 9 space and hyphen 3 In the Repeat box type
20. the DSRIQ module firmware NOTE During an OSCAR interface initiated upgrade the DSRIQ module status indicator in the Main dialog box will be yellow To upgrade DSRIQ module firmware individually using the OSCAR interface 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands Display Versions The Version dialog box appears 2 Avocent Version Figure A 1 Version Dialog Box Appendices 59 3 Click DSRIQ to view individual module version information The DSRIQ Selection dialog box appears 2 Avocent DSRIQ Selection 2 X EID Port os 05 i 06 Forester 07 George 08 Figure A 2 DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box 4 Select a DSRIO module to upgrade and click the Version button The DSRIQ Version dialog box appears 2 Avocent DSRIQ Version X DRE Types Ps2 cation 00 00 01 ene nn Figure A 3 DSRIQ Version Dialog Box 5 Click the Load Firmware button The DSRIQ Load dialog box appears 60 DSR Installer User Guide 2 Avocent DSRIQ Load 2 X Figure A 4 DSRIQ Load Dialog Box 6 Click OK to initiate the upgrade Appendices 61 Appendix B Using the DSView Client Software Over a Modem Connection An external modem may be attached to the DSR1021 switch This modem may be used to access the appliance when an Ethernet connection is not available A modem PPP dial up connection must be establishe
21. 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 the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete Resetting Your PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse If your PS 2 keyboard or mouse locks up you may be able to re establish operation of these peripherals by issuing a reset command The reset command sends a hot plug sequence to the server which causes the mouse and keyboard settings to be sent to the DSR1021 switch With communication re established between the server and the DSR1021 switch functionality is restored to the user NOTE This function is for Microsoft Windows based computers only Resetting the PS 2 ona server running any other operating system may require that you reboot that server To reset the PS 2 mouse and keyboard values 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands Reset PS 2 A message box displays requesting that you confirm the reset Click OK a A message appears indicating that the mouse and keyboard have been reset Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 43 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 keyb
22. 021 switch 12 DSR Installer User Guide Digital User Telephone Power Network gt Cord Internet Connection Ethernet and or Modem DSR1021 Switch SETUP Port for updating Lf M M CATS firmware SPC Port J Cable Connection lt i eee eee ee er me 7 KVM Dron Connections ii mn TEE Analog User so SPC J Power Control Server z p Device ou poppa LCL LULU LS P 7 oo aaa 7 ij Server a a KO i ths cam aa wy 4 Server z 6 Te E on o a lal Server P ON un TAi DSRIQ Module PS 2 USB Sun s and serial adaptors are available Figure 2 2 Basic DSR1021 Switch Configuration Chapter 2 Installation 13 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect the power from the appliance by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the appliance To install the DSR1021 switch hardware 1 Remove the DSR1021 switch from the packing material 2 Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal to the SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR1021 switch using the supplied null modem cable The terminal should be set to 9600 baud 8 bits 1 s
23. 3 Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Navigating the OSCAR Interface Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus Changing the Display Behavior Controlling the Status Flag Broadcasting to Servers Using Scan Modes se mes Od nas sem a Setting Console Security Setting the Keyboard Country Code Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface oh d asus dose D4 eh oe ts Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections Resetting Your PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Displaying Version Information Chapter 4 Terminal Operations Accessing the Terminal Applications Menu Appendices Appendix A FLASH Upgrades Appendix B Using the DSView Client Software Over a Modem Connection Appendix C Using DSRIQ SRL Modules Appendix D UTP Cabling Appendix E Technical Specifications Appendix F Sun Advanced Key Emulation Appendix G Technical Support Contents Features and Benefits 3 Safety PT COUTONS ns bre ae 6 Chapter 1 Product Overview 3 Chapter 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The Avocent DSR 1021 switch combines analog and digital technology to provide flexible centralized control of data ce
24. Pointer Speed slider five tick marks on each side of the slider 4 Click Advanced The Advanced Pointer Speed dialog box will appear 5 Uncheck the Enable pointer acceleration checkbox then click OK to close the dialog box 6 Click OK to close the Mouse Properties dialog box 7 Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window s to resynchronize the mouse 16 DSR Installer User Guide 1 2 3 1 For Red Hat Linux drivers From the Desktop Controls select the mouse settings Set acceleration to 1 0 and apply the changes Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window s to resynchronize the mouse For Sun Solaris drivers NOTE To use a Sun Solaris driver you must upgrade the DS Management Software suite to version 1 0 9 202 or later on your host system and DSR1021 switch firmware to version 1 0 0 106 or later See nstallation in the DSView Installer User Guide for information on upgrading the DS Management Software Suite See Appendix A for information on upgrading DSR1021 switch firmware From the Solaris Common Desktop Environment CDE front panel select File Manager Applications The Application Manager will appear From the Application Manager double click Desktop_Controls The Application Manager Desktop_Controls will appear From the Application Manager Desktop_Controls double click Mouse Style Manager The Style Manager Mouse dialog box will
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26. ab Set the Pointer speed to Slow This will also need to be done for any NT user account that will be accessing the NT system through the DSR1021 switch Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync Click OK Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window s to resynchronize the mouse Chapter 2 Installation 15 For Windows 2000 using default drivers 1 From the Desktop select Start Settings Control Panel Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear 2 Click on the Motion tab 3 Set Speed to the default of 50 the sixth tick mark from the left Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync gr Click OK 6 Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window s to resynchronize the mouse For Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 using default drivers 1 From the Desktop select Start Control Panel Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear 2 Click on the Pointer Options tab 3 Set Speed to the default of 50 the sixth tick mark from the left Uncheck the Enhance pointer precision checkbox n Click OK 6 Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window s to resynchronize the mouse For IntelliPoint drivers 1 From the Desktop select Start Settings Control Panel Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear 2 Click on the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed setting to the default which is the midpoint of the
27. acter Available options are lt CR gt Enter or lt CR gt lt LF gt Enter Linefeed Background This option changes the screen s background color The cur rently selected color displays in the option line as it is changed Available colors are Black Light Grey Yellow Green Teal Cyan Blue Dark Blue Purple Pink Orange Red Maroon and Brown The default color is Black This value cannot be identical to the Normal Text or Bold Text value Normal Text This option changes the screen s normal text color The currently selected color displays in the option line as it is changed Available colors are Grey Light Grey Yellow Green Teal Cyan Blue Dark Blue Purple Pink Orange Red Maroon and Brown The default color is Grey This value cannot be identical to the Bold Text or Back ground value Bold Text This option changes the screen s bold text color The cur rently selected color displays in the option line as it is changed Available colors are White Yellow Green Teal Cyan Blue Dark Blue Purple Pink Orange Red Maroon Brown and Light Grey The default color is White This value cannot be identical to the Normal Text or Background value Screen Size This option allows you to specify the screen s text width size Available values are widths of 80 columns or 132 columns The length for both widths is 26 lines The following Configuration Screen options enable you to define the function keys that w
28. allowing access to your servers even if your applications network is down Simple point and click access to any server When a user activates DSView software it will display a listing of all computers and serial devices to which the user has access permission When a user selects a server from the list the video of the selected server is displayed in a Video Viewer window Multiple servers can be accessed by one user Each additional computer s video will appear in a separate program window Create and manage user permissions with DES encrypted security An Administrator describes the configuration of computers attached to the DSR1021 switch using the DSAdmin management application Once the topology is described the Administrator then establishes which computers a user has permission to access Usernames and passwords are derived from Windows NT Windows 2000 or Windows XP eliminating the need for redundant user databases Once the topology is established the DSAuth Server software manages the system s user permissioning The DSView software polls the server running DSAuth Server software for access permissions on power up and every time a switch is initiated for the most current permissions possible A refresh is also available for immediate updates to a user s access profile In addition to the permissioning function the DSAuth Server software also stores pertinent information about attached devices in a database Room location
29. ate could not be installed If you intend to operate in All mode you may safely ignore this warning Otherwise you may wish to change the Security settings on the console port of the DSR1021 switch SNMP Configuration This menu option allows you to enable SNMP and to specify parameters for SNMP operation The following SNMP parameters may be configured e SNMP Enables or disables SNMP e Read community name Specifies the community from which traps will be read e Write community name Specifies the community to which traps will be written e Trap community name Indicates the name of the community containing a trap e Trap destination address 1 4 Indicates the addresses of up to four trap hosts to which you want to send SNMP traps e Trap configuration Displays the SNMP Trap Configuration menu You may select Enable All Traps Disable All Traps or choose to enable or dis able any of the following traps Cold Start No display Link Down Displays the index of the Ethernet interface Ethernet connections only Link Up Displays the index of the Ethernet interface Ethernet connections only SNMP Authentication Failure No display Reboot Started Displays the username Video Session Started Displays the user port and channel number Video Session Stopped Displays the user port and channel number Chapter 4 Terminal Operations 51 Video Session Terminated Displays the user who terminated the session
30. ates of server running DSAuth Server and the connection status of the server running DSAuth Server The DSR switch operates in one of two modes All or Secure In the default All mode the DSR1021 switch allows any server running the DSAuth Server to initiate a session between the DSR switch and DSView software In secure mode only one specific DSAuth Server is allowed to initiate this session other DSAuth Servers are locked out NOTE In secure mode the ability to select a backup DSAuth Server through the DSView software is eliminated When a DSR1021 switch is added to the database with the DSAdmin management application the appropriate DSAuth Server certificate is added to the DSR1021 switch automatically If the DSAuth Server cannot contact the DSR1021 switch to add the certificate an error message is displayed and the DSR1021 switch is not added to the database 50 DSR Installer User Guide When the last reference to a DSR1021 switch is removed from the database the DSAuth Server certificate is removed from the DSR1021 switch which allows the DSR switch to be moved from one DSAuth Server to another The DSAuth Server certificate can also be removed from the Security menu on the DSR1021 switch console port via the Reset Authentication Tokens option When the DSR1021 switch is in All mode the DSAdmin management application displays a warning message when the DSR1021 switch is added to the database stating that the certific
31. boards While the appliance attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously some servers may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission Broadcasting Mouse Movements For the mouse to work accurately all systems must have identical mouse drivers desktops such as identically placed icons and video resolutions In addition the mouse must be in exactly the same place on all screens Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve broadcasting mouse movements to multiple systems may have unpredictable results To broadcast to selected servers 1 From the Broadcast dialog box select the mouse and or keyboard checkboxes for the servers that are to receive the broadcast commands or Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target server Then press Alt K to select the keyboard checkbox and or At M to select the mouse checkbox Repeat for additional servers 2 Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box Click X or press Escape to return to the Main dialog box 3 Click Commands The Commands dialog box appears 4 Click the Broadcast Enable checkbox to activate broadcasting 5 From the user station type the information and or perform the mouse movements you want to broadcast Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 33 To turn broadcasting off From the Commands dialog box clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox Using Scan Mode In scan mode the DSR1021 swit
32. ch automatically scans from port to port server to server You can scan up to eight servers specifying which servers to scan and the number of seconds that each server will display The scanning order is determined by placement of the server in the list The list is always shown in scanning order You can however choose to display the server s name or EID number by pressing the appropriate button NOTE Scanning is only available to the local user To add servers to the scan list 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Scan The Scan dialog box appears Forester Galloway Figure 3 9 Scan Dialog Box 3 Determine the order within the list to add the server If there are no servers in the scan list your cursor will appear in a blank line at the top of the list or To add a server to the end of the list place your cursor in the last server entry and press the Down Arrow key or 34 DSR Installer User Guide 7 2 2 To add a server in the midst of an existing list place your cursor in the line below where you want to insert a new server and press Insert Type the first few characters of a server name or port number to scan The first matching server will appear in the line or To move through the list press the following keyboard commands in the Name Port or Time column to move through the list of servers
33. ching system The DSAdmin management application is used to configure and maintain the system The DSAuth Server is a Windows NT or 2000 service used to prevent unauthorized access to the DSR switching system More information on the DS Management Software suite can be found in your DSView Installer User Guide The DSR switching system transmits keyboard video and mouse KVM information between operators and connected computers on a network using either an Ethernet connection or a modem connection If you are using an Ethernet networking infrastructure the TCP IP protocol is used for communications with the DSR1021 switch Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used for an Ethernet connection Avocent recommends a dedicated switched 100BaseT network If communication with the DSR1021 switch will be made using a V 34 V 90 or V 92 modem the PPP protocol will be used You may specify Point to Point Protocol PPP parameters using the Terminal Applications menu See Chapter 4 for more information Getting Started Before installing your DSR1021 switch refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the DSR1021 switch as well as other items necessary for proper installation Supplied with the DSR1021 switch The following items are supplied with your DSR1021 switch e DSR1021 switch e Local country power cord e Rack mounting brackets e Null modem cable e DSR Installer User Guide e DSR1021 Quick Installation
34. creen using the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys Modify the selected value using the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys Repeat steps 2 and 3 to modify additional values Press Enter to save your changes and exit the Configuration Screen Or Press Esc to exit the Configuration Screen without saving the changes Creating a DSRIQ SRL module macro Pressing the Page Down key when the Configuration Screen is displayed will provide access to the Macro Configuration screen The DSRIQ SRL module can be configured with up to 10 macros Each macro can be up to 128 characters in length To create a macro 1 Select the DSRIQ SRL module you wish to configure and press Ctrl F8 to activate the Configuration menu When the Configuration menu appears press Page Down to view the Macro Configuration screen The Macro Configuration screen shows the 10 available macros and the associated key sequences if any for each Using the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys scroll to an available macro number and highlight the listed keystroke sequence Type the new macro keystroke sequence over the default Any combination of Ctrl or Alt and a single key may be used When you have finished entering the keystroke sequence that will activate the new macro press the Down Arrow key Appendices 67 4 On the line below the macro keystroke sequence you just entered type the keystroke sequence that you wish the macro to perform 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to configur
35. d before the remote operation is enabled The dial up connection options should be set to 115200 baud 8 bits 1 stop bit no parity and enabled hardware flow control The remote operations must then be enabled within the Authentication Timeout specified in the Terminal Applications menu or the PPP link will be disconnected See Chapter 4 for more information about setting the Authentication Timeout Once a modem dial up connection is established you select the DSView Client software window Options Remote Operations Enable command to establish a DSView software session with the DSR1021 switch over the modem link When a remote operation is enabled the DSView Client software window will contain a topology tree with the single DSR1021 switch The following DSView software options are not available when using a modem connection e Specification of an authentication server e Enabling of port status polling e Displaying server views e Global macros e Privacy mode connections to the Video Viewer window e Viewing connected users to a Video Viewer window Before you begin The following actions should be performed before using the DSView Client software over a modem connection e Ensure that the DSR1021 switch is configured See Getting Started in Chapter 2 for more information e Ensure that DSR switch users have been added to the DSR1021 switch internal database If the DSAuth Server is not available the appliance database is used
36. derations for Japanese and Korean Sun USB keyboards NOTE Only local users can view or change keyboard country code settings To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Keyboard The Keyboard dialog box appears amp Avocent Keyboard RIX E D amp D C 2 D e s Figure 3 12 Keyboard Dialog Box 3 Select a country code and click OK 4 Reboot the Sun servers After rebooting each Sun server will request the country code setting stored in the DSRIQ module NOTE If you wish to reboot the servers by power cycling them you must wait 90 seconds before rebooting A soft reboot may be performed without waiting 90 seconds 40 DSR Installer User Guide Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface From the OSCAR interface Commands menu you can manage your DSR switching system and user connections engage the scan and broadcast modes and update your firmware Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers Feature Purpose Broadcast Enable Begin broadcasting to your servers Configure a server list for broadcasting under the Setup dialog box Scan Enable Begin scanning your servers Set up a server list for scanning in the Setup dialog box User Status View and disconnect users Reset PS 2 Re establish operation of PS 2 keyboard and mouse Display Versions V
37. duct is provided as is with all faults and with all disclaimers of warranty identified below 1 Ifdefect or malfunction was caused by abuse mishandling unauthorized repair or use other than intended If unauthorized modifications were made to product If unreported damages occurred in any shipment of the product If damages were due to or caused by equipment or software not provided by Avocent Ifthe unit is used with non grounded or incorrectly polarized AC power If the product is used in contradiction to any instruction provided by any User Guide or Instruction Sheet provided to you or with the product 7 Ifthe product is damaged due to power surges water exposure or act of God including lightning Oar orto EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AVOCENT CORPORATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TITLE NON INFRINGEMENT CONDITION MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR OR INTENDED PURPOSE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AVOCENT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFIT LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF INFORMATION FINANCIAL LOSS PERSONAL INJURY LOSS OF PRIVACY OR NEGLIGENCE WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY THE USE OF A P
38. e OSCAR interface The Port column indicates the port to which a server is connected To access the Main dialog box Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface The Main dialog box will appear Figure 3 1 Main Dialog Box 22 DSR Installer User Guide Viewing the status of your DSR switching system The status of servers in your system is indicated in the far right columns of the Main dialog box The following table describes the status symbols OSCAR Interface Status Symbols Symbol Description a green circle Server connected powered up and the DSRIQ module is online x red X Connected server is powered down or is not operating properly and the DSRIQ module is offline oO yellow circle The designated DSRIQ module is being upgraded When this symbol displays do not cycle power to the DSR1021 switch or connected servers and do not disconnect DSRIQ modules Doing so may render the module permanently inoperable and require the DSRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair A green letter DSRIQ module is being accessed by the indicated user channel Selecting servers and serial devices Use the Main dialog box to select servers and serial devices When you select a server or serial device the DSR1021 switch reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the settings for the selected server or serial device To select servers or serial devices Double click t
39. e Chapter 4 for more information 64 DSR Installer User Guide Appendix C Using DSRIQ SRL Modules The DSRIQ SRL module is a serial to VGA converter which permits VT100 capable devices to be viewed from the DSR switch local port or by using the DSView software The actual serial data is not accessed but is merely displayed All serial data coming from the target device is displayed in a VT100 window placed into a video buffer and sent to the DSR appliance as though it came from a VGA server Likewise keystrokes entered on a keyboard are sent to the attached device as though they were typed upon a VT100 terminal DSRIQ SRL module modes The following modes can be accessed from the DSRIQ SRL module e On Line This mode enables you to send and receive serial data e History This mode enables you to review serial data e Configuration This mode enables you to specify DSR switch communica tion parameters the appearance of the Terminal Applications menu and key combinations for specific actions and macros Configuring the DSRIQ SRL module NOTE The DSRIQ SRL module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation Pressing CTRL F8 will activate the Configuration Screen which contains menu items that allow you to configure your DSRIQ SRL module NOTE When the Configuration Screen is active pressing Enter saves changes and returns you to the previous screen Pressing Esc returns you to the previous screen withou
40. e additional macros 6 When finished press Enter to return to the previous screen Using History mode History mode allows you to examine the contents of the history buffer which contains the events that have occurred The DSRIQ SRL module maintains a buffer containing 240 lines minimum or 10 screens of output When the history buffer is full it will add new lines at the bottom of the buffer and delete the oldest lines at the top of the buffer NOTE The Config Key Sequence On Line Key Sequence and Clear History Key Sequence used in the following procedure are the default values These key combinations can be changed using the Configuration Screen 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 Move down one buffer page Up Arrow Move up one buffer line Down Arrow Move down one buffer line Ctrl F8 Enters Configuration mode The Configuration Screen will appear Press Ctrl F9 to return to the previous screen with History mode enabled or Ctrl F10 to return to the previous screen with On Line mode enabled Ctrl F11 Clears the history buffer If you choose this option a warn ing screen will appear Press Enter to delete the history buffer or Esc to cancel the action The previou
41. ensions H x W x D 1 72 x 17 00 x 8 075 in 1U form factor 4 45 x 43 18 x 20 5 cm Weight 5 3 lbs 2 4 kg without cables AC input Power 25 W maximum AC input Range 100 240 VAC AC input Current Rating 0 5A 72 DSR Installer User Guide DSR1021 Switch Product Specifications Dimensions continued AC input Cable Three wire cable with a three lead IEC 320 connector on the end of the cable that connects to the appliance and a plug suitable for the specific country or region on the end of the cable that connects to AC power mains AC Frequency 50 60 Hz autosensing Temperature 32 104 degrees Fahrenheit 9 40 degrees Celsius operating 4 158 degrees Fahrenheit 20 70 degrees Celsius nonoperating Humidity 10 95 noncondensing Safety and EMC Standards Standards AS NZS CISPR22 CSA C22 2 No 950 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55022 Class A EN55024 EN60950 FCC1 Part 15 Class A ICES 003 Class A IEC60950 VCCI V 3 Class A UL 1950 User Consoles Type PC running Windows NT or 2000 OS and DSR switching console application Minimum Configuration 300MHz Pentium Ill 64 Mb RAM 100BaseT NIC XGA Video Recommended Configuration 450 MHz Pentium III 128 Mb Ram 100BaseT NIC SXGA Video Appendices 73 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 e
42. f you wish to continue Enter a Y 2 Type a password for this DSR1021 switch and press Enter This password may be up to 14 characters long 3 You will be prompted to re type the password Once you complete this step security will be active and you will not be able to access DSR1021 switch terminal operations without the password 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 DSR1021 switch terminal in a secure mode This password should be guarded like any network password and care should be taken to avoid forgetting or misplacing it There are no means for recovering a lost password Restore Factory Defaults This menu option will restore the Network Configuration the Security Configuration and the SNMP Configuration options to the default settings Reset Appliance This menu option allows you to execute a soft reset of the DSR1021 switch Exit This menu selection will return you to the ready prompt 54 DSR Installer User Guide Contents Appendix A FLASH Upgrades 57 Appendix B Using the DSView Client Software Over a Modem Connection 61 Appendix C Using DSRIQ SRL Modules 64 Appendix D UTP Cabling 69 Appendix E Technical Specifications 71 Appendix F Sun Advanced Key Emulation
43. found to have an off status When you have configured SNMP enter to apply your changes You will then be asked to confirm and returned to the main SNMP Configuration menu NOTE The DSR1021 switch supports an SNMP MIB agent that provides read write access to the MIB II variables except for the External Gateway Protocol EGP group Firmware Management This menu contains the FLASH Download selection Use this selection to connect to Avocent and download the latest DSR1021 switch firmware For more information see Appendix A FLASH Upgrades CAUTION Do not cycle power to the DSR1021 switch or connected servers and do not disconnect DSRIQ modules during a FLASH upgrade Doing so may render the module permanently inoperable and require the DSRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair Enable Debug Messages This menu option allows you to configure the DSR switch to display messages regarding the status of the DSR1021 switch Once you select the level of detail you wish to receive the DSR1021 switch will begin to display information on your Terminal Screen When you are finished viewing press any key to exit this mode Set Change Password The DSR1021 switch can be set to a secure mode where the Terminal Applications menu cannot be accessed without first entering a password Chapter 4 Terminal Operations 53 To activate security 1 Select the Set Change Password menu option You will be prompted to decide i
44. g the other end into the RJ 45 connector of a DSRIQ module Plug the DSRIQ module into the appropriate ports on the back of the server Repeat this procedure for all servers that are to be connected to the DSR1021 switch Plug a CAT 5 cable from your Ethernet network into the LAN connector on the back of your DSR1021 switch Network users will access the DSR appliance through this port Optional The DSR1021 switch may also be accessed using a ITU V 92 V 90 or V 34 compatible modem Plug a 9 pin serial cable into the MODEM connector on the back of your DSR1021 switch Plug the other end into the connector on the back of the modem NOTE Using a modem connection instead of a LAN connection will limit the performance capability of your DSR1021 switch Optional Plug one end of the cable supplied with the SPC power control device into the SPC connector on the DSR1021 switch and plug the other end into an SPC device Plug the power cords from the target servers into the SPC device power outlets Plug the SPC device into an appropriate AC wall outlet Power up each target server and then power up the DSR1021 switch To install your DSR software See the DSView Installer User Guide that ships with your software NOTE Your software registration key will be necessary for installing the DSAuth Server used with your DSR1021 switch Contents Controlling Your System at the Local Port 21 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers
45. he server or serial device name EID or port number or If the display order of your list is by port Port button is depressed type the port number and press Enter or If the display order of your list is by name or EID Name or EID button is depressed type the first few letters of the name of the server or serial device or the EID number to establish it as unique and press Enter To select the previous server or serial device Press Print Screen and then Backspace This key combination toggles you between the previous and current connections To disconnect from a server or serial device Press Print Screen and then Alt This leaves the user in a free state with no server or serial device selected The status flag on your desktop displays Free Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 23 Soft switching Soft switching is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence You can soft switch to a server by pressing Print Screen and then typing the first few characters of its name or number If you have set a Screen Delay Time and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed the OSCAR interface will not display To configure servers for soft switching 1 Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface The Main dialog box appears 2 Click Setup Menu The Menu dialog box appears 3 For Screen Delay Time type the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog box is displayed after Print
46. hen used with underlined or other designated letters Alt X Closes the current dialog box and returns to the previous one Alt O Selects the OK button then returns to the previous dialog box Enter Completes a switch operation in the Main dialog box and exits the OSCAR interface Single click Enter In a text box it selects the text for editing and enables the Left and Right Arrow keys to move the cursor Press Enter again to quit the edit mode Print Screen Backspace Print Screen Alt Print Screen Pause Toggles back to previous selection Immediately disengages user from a server no server is selected Status flag displays Free This only applies to the on the keyboard and not the keypad Immediately turns on screen saver mode and prevents access to that specific console if it is password protected Up Down Arrows Moves the cursor from line to line in lists Right Left Arrows Moves the cursor between columns When editing a text box these keys move the cursor within the column Page Up Page Down Pages up and down through Help pages Home End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list Backspace Erases characters in a text box Delete Deletes current selection in the scan list or characters in a text box Shift Del Deletes from the current selection to the end of the list when editing a scan list Numbers Type from the keyboard or keypad
47. ide and 10 feet at the patch panel side Choose either 568A or 568B wiring standard before beginning Wire all jacks and patch panels for the same wiring scheme Don t mix 568A and 568B wiring in the same installation Always obey all local and national fire and building codes Be sure to firestop all cables that penetrate a firewall Use plenum rated cable where it is required Appendices 71 Appendix E Technical Specifications DSR1021 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 8 Types DSRIQ PS 2 DSRIQ USB DSRIQ VSN Sun VGA DSRIQ WSN Sun 13W3 and DSRIQ SRL modules Connectors RJ 45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution 640 x 480 75 Hz Local Port and Remote Port Minimum 800 x 600 75 Hz 960 x 700 75 Hz 1024 x 768 75 Hz 1280 x 1024 75 Hz Remote Port Maximum Input Resolution using a DSRIQ module Supported Cabling 4 pair UTP CAT 5 or CAT 6 10 meters maximum length SETUP Port Number 1 Type Serial RS 232 Null Modem Cable Connector DB9 Male Network Connection Number 1 Type Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10BaseT Fast Ethernet IEEE 802 3U 100BaseT Connector RJ 45 Local Port Number 1 Type PS 2 and VGA Connectors PS 2 MiniDIN and 15 pin D Sub MODEM Port Number 1 Type Serial RS 232 Connector DB9 Male SPC Device Port Number 1 Connector RJ 45 Dimensions Dim
48. iew version information for the DSR1021 switch as well as view and upgrade firmware for individual DSRIQ modules To access the Commands menu 1 Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface The Main dialog box appears 2 Click Commands The Commands dialog box appears S Avocent Commands Figure 3 13 Commands Dialog Box Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 41 Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections You can view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog box The username U will always be displayed however you can display either the server name or EID number to which a user is connected If there is no user currently connected to a channel the user field will be blank and the server field will display Free To view current user connections 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands User Status The User Status dialog box appears 2 Avocent User Status AIX Local Port Figure 3 14 User Status Dialog Box To disconnect a user 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands User Status The User Status dialog box appears 3 Click the letter corresponding to the user to disconnect The Disconnect dialog box will appear 42 DSR Installer User Guide S Avocent Disconnect 21X Figure 3 15 Disconnect Dialog Box 4 Click OK to disconnect
49. ign usage IDs for certain keys that differ from standard USB usage IDs If DSRIO USB modules are attached to your Sun servers the Han Zen and Katakana Hiragana keys on Japanese Sun USB keyboards and Hangul and Hanja keys on Korean Sun USB keyboards must be accessed using alternate keystrokes Due to these keyboard specific differences keyboard mapping inconsistencies may be encountered when switching between servers using Sun DSRIQ VSN and DSRIQ WSN modules and servers using DSRIQ USB modules These keys function normally if your Sun servers are attached to the DSR switch using a DSRIQ VSN or DSRIO WSN module The following table lists the keyboard mapping that will take place when a DSRIQ USB module is used in this setting PS 2 to USB Keyboard Mappings PS 2 USB Sun US Korean Sun Japanese Sun Keyboard Usage ID Keyboard USB Keyboard USB Keyboard Right Alt xE6 AltGraph Hangul Katakana Hiragana Windows Ox65 Compose Hanja Compose Application Hangul x90 N A N A N A Hanja x91 N A N A N A Katakana Hiragana x88 N A N A Han Zen Han Zen Ox35 N A Appendices 75 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 pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the proced
50. ill perform a selected action To specify a new function key press and hold the Ctrl key then press the function key that you want to associate with the action For example if you want to change the Configuration Config Key Sequences option from lt CTRL F8 gt to lt CTRL F7 gt press and hold the Ctrl key and then press F7 Config Key Sequences This option allows you to define the key combi nation that causes the Configuration Screen to appear The default key sequence is Ctrl F8 66 DSR Installer User Guide 2 On Line Key Sequence This option allows you to define the key sequence that displays the On Line mode The default key sequence is Ctrl F10 Help Key Sequence This option allows you to define the key combination that displays the Help System screen The default key sequence is Ctrl F1 History Key Sequence This option allows you to define the key combina tion that enables History mode The default key sequence is Ctrl F9 Clear History Key Sequence This option allows you to define the key combination that clears the history buffer while in History mode The default key sequence is Ctrl F11 Break Key Sequence This option allows you to configure the key combi nation that generates a break condition The default key sequence is Alt B To configure a DSRIQ SRL module 1 Press Ctrl F8 The Configuration Screen will appear Select a parameter to change You can navigate the Configuration S
51. k Press Enter 3 Single click and press Enter or double click in the Repeat box Leave the box blank Press Enter 4 Click OK to eliminate your password To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection 1 If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security box go to step 2 or If your console is password protected see the previous procedure then go to step 2 2 From the Main dialog box click Setup Security The Security dialog box will appear 3 Select Enable Screen Saver 38 DSR Installer User Guide LN 4 Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time from 1 99 to delay activation of the screen saver 5 Choose Energy if your monitor is ENERGY Star compliant otherwise select Screen CAUTION Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy Mode with monitors not compliant with ENERGY STAR 6 Optional Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box 7 Click OK NOTE Activation of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server no server is selected The status flag displays Free To exit the screen saver mode Press any key or move your mouse Any previous server connection will be restored To turn off the screen saver 1 From the Main dialog box click Setup Security The Security dialog box will appear 2 Inthe Security dialog box clear Enable Screen Saver 3
52. lag with blue text e Flag 4 White flag with violet text 4 In Display Mode select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop through the flag 5 To position the status flag on the desktop a Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen Bacon PX Figure 3 7 Position Flag 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 without saving changes Broadcasting to Servers The local user can simultaneously control multiple servers in a system to ensure that all selected servers receive identical input You can choose to broadcast keystrokes and or mouse movements independently NOTE You can broadcast to as many as eight servers at a time one server per port To access the Broadcast dialog box 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Broadcast The Broadcast dialog box appears 32 DSR Installer User Guide Forester Figure 3 8 Broadcast Dialog Box NOTE Broadcasting Keystrokes The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically Specifically the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all key
53. latest FLASH firmware from Avocent Save the FLASH upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server 2 Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal to the SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR1021 switch using the supplied null modem cable The terminal should be set to 9600 baud 8 bits 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control 3 Ifthe DSR1021 switch is not on turn it on now After approximately 10 seconds press any key to access the Main menu 4 You will see the Terminal Applications menu with ten options Select option 5 Firmware Management NOTE The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management screen 58 DSR Installer User Guide 5 Select option 1 FLASH Download 6 Enter the IP address of your TFTP server and press Enter 7 Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent site 8 Confirm the TFTP download by typing a y or yes and pressing Enter 9 The DSR1021 switch will verify that the file you downloaded is valid Next you will be prompted to confirm the upgrade Type a y or yes and press Enter to confirm 10 The DSR1021 switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process On screen indicators will display the upgrade progress When the upload is complete the DSR1021 switch will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems 11 Once the upgrade is complete a verification message will appear on screen Upgrading
54. le modem for remote KVM access and administration e The local port The IP based DSR1021 switch gives you flexible server management control from anywhere in the world Reduce cable bulk With server densities continually increasing cable bulk remains one of the major concerns of every network Administrator The DSR1021 switch significantly reduces KVM cable volume in the rack by utilizing the innovative DSRIO module and single industry standard Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP CAT 5 cabling This allows a higher server density while providing greater airflow and cooling capacity 4 DSR Installer User Guide The DSRIO module is powered directly from the server and provides Keep Alive functionality when the DSR1021 switch is not powered up The DSRIQ SRL serial module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial device and a DSR1021 switch It provides VT100 terminal emulation break suppression and port history in a compact convenient module Access the DSR1021 switch via network connection No special software or drivers are required on the attached or host computers Users access the DSR1021 switch and all attached systems via Ethernet or using a V 34 V 90 or V 92 modem from a PC running the DSView software application residing on the user PC User PCs can be located anywhere a valid network connection exists The DSR1021 switch can be configured on a separate network from your data network
55. nable Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode and use these keys press and hold Ctrl Shift Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key The Scroll Lock LED blinks Use the indicated keys in the following table as you would use the advanced keys on a Sun keyboard Sun Key Emulation Sun Key US PS 2 Key to Enable Sun Key Emulation Compose Application Compose keypad Power F11 Open F7 Help Num Lock Props F3 Front F5 Stop F1 Again F2 Undo F4 Cut F10 Copy F6 Paste F8 Find F9 Mute keypad Vol keypad Vol keypad Command left 2 F12 Command left 2 Win GUI left Command right Win GUI right 1 Windows 95 104 key keyboard 2 The Command key is the Sun Meta diamond key For example For Stop A press and hold Ctrl Shift Alt and press Scroll Lock then F1 A 74 DSR Installer User Guide 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 key combinations are not recognized by Microsoft Windows Using F12 performs a Windows key press When finished press and hold Ctrl Shift Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key to toggle Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode off Special considerations for Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB keyboards DSRIQ USB modules only Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB keyboards ass
56. nter servers and facilitate the OA amp M operations activation and maintenance of remote branch offices where trained operators may be unavailable This solution provides enterprise customers with a significant reduction of cable volume secure remote access and flexible server management from anywhere at anytime The DSR1021 switch is a rack mountable keyboard video and mouse KVM switch configurable for analog local or digital remote connectivity The DSR1021 switch has ports for connecting servers and serial devices via DSRIQ modules A video resolution of 1280 x 1024 is supported for remote users of the DSR switching system Enhanced video quality of up to 1600 x 1280 is available for the local user via the keyboard video and mouse ports The DSR1021 switch includes an SPC LAN and MODEM port The SPC port may be used to connect an SPC power control device to the DSR1021 switch An SPC device is an 8 or 16 outlet device that can be used to control the power state of any attached servers or serial devices using the DSView software residing on the user PC The LAN port is used to establish an Ethernet connection to the switch The MODEM port may be used by remote users to access the switch using a dial up connection when an Ethernet connection is not available The DSR1021 switch works over standard LAN connections Users can access servers or serial devices using e A 100BaseT Ethernet connection e A V 34 V 90 or V 92 compatib
57. oard Displaying Version Information The OSCAR interface enables you to display the version number of the appliance firmware and any auxiliary devices connected to the appliance This information facilitates system troubleshooting and support For optimum performance keep your firmware current To display version information 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands Display Versions The Version dialog box appears The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the DSR1021 switch S Avocent Version Figure 3 16 Version Dialog Box 3 Click DSRIQ see Figure 3 16 to view individual DSRIQ module version information The DSRIQ Selection dialog box appears aq DSR Installer User Guide Ew Port faron Acton Edie Forester George Figure 3 17 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 Appendiz A S Avocent DSRIQ Version 2 X SRE Type Ps2 cations 9 00 CRUE Figure 3 18 DSRIQ Version Dialog Box 5 Click X to close the DSRIQ Version dialog box Contents Accessing the Terminal Applications Menu 47 Chapter 4 Terminal Operations 47 Chapter 4 Terminal Operations Accessing the Terminal Applications Menu Each DSR1021 switch may be configured at the
58. on L Avocent DSR 1021 Installer User Guide ObFBE 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 product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons POWER ON This symbol indicates the principal on off switch is in the on position POWER OFF This symbol indicates the principal on off switch is in the off position PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL This symbol indicates a terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to making any other connections to the equipment DSR 1021 Installer User Guide Avocent the Avocent logo The Power of Being There DSR DSView and OSCAR are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates All other marks are the property of their respective owners 2004 Avocent Corporation All rights reserved USA Notification Canadian Notification Japanese Approvals Korean Class A Statement Safety and EMC Standards 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
59. onfiguration Protocol DHCP address A static IP address may be used to provide a user defined IP address netmask and default gateway for the DSR1021 switch DHCP is a protocol that automates the configuration of TCP IP enabled computers When DHCP is selected the IP Address Netmask and Default Gateway settings are automatically assigned to the DSR1021 switch and may not be modified by a DS user If you are using the DHCP option please configure your DHCP server to provide an IP address to the DSR1021 switch skip step 4 and continue to the next procedure Select options 3 6 from the Terminal Applications menu in turn to finish configuring your DSR1021 switch for IP address netmask default gateway and ping response Once this is completed type a and press Enter to return to the main menu Adjusting mouse settings on target machines NOTE We highly recommend that all Windows systems attached to the DSR1021 switch use the default Windows PS 2 mouse driver Before a PC running Windows NT 2000 or XP that is connected to the DSR1021 switch may be used for remote user control an adjustment to the target mouse s Motion tab must be made Use the default Microsoft Windows PS 2 mouse driver for all Microsoft Windows systems attached to the appliance For Microsoft Windows NT using default drivers From the Desktop select Start Settings Control Panel Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear Click on the Motion t
60. or the three types of UTP cabling that the DSR appliance supports e CAT 5 UTP 4 pair high performance cable consists of twisted pair con ductors used primarily for data transmission The twisting of the pairs gives this cable some immunity from the infiltration of unwanted inter ference CAT 5 cable is generally used for networks running at 10 or 100 Mbps e CAT 5E enhanced cable has the same characteristics as CAT 5 but is manufactured to somewhat more stringent standards e CAT 6 cable is manufactured to tighter requirements than CAT 5E cable CAT 6 has higher measured frequency ranges and significantly better performance requirements than CAT 5E cable at the same frequencies Wiring standards There are two supported wiring standards for 8 conductor 4 pair RJ 45 terminated UTP cable EIA TIA 568A and B These standards apply to installations utilizing CAT 5 5E and 6 cable specifications The DSR switching system supports either of these wiring standards Please refer to the following table for details DSR1021 Switch Wiring Standards Pin EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B 1 white green white orange 2 green orange 3 white orange white green 4 blue blue 70 DSR Installer User Guide DSR1021 Switch Wiring Standards continued Pin EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B 5 white blue white blue 6 orange green 7 white brown white brown 8 brown brown Cabling installation maintenance and safety tips
61. r E You will be prompted to enter the number of the user you wish to rename Type the user s number then press Enter You will be prompted to type a new username for the user Type a new username and press Enter You will be prompted to re type the password Type the password again and press Enter Enter to exit To remove a user from the DSR1021 switch database 1 Select the PPP Configuration menu option Select option 1 Authentication Database A list of users already within the database will appear Enter D Chapter 4 Terminal Operations 49 4 You will be prompted to enter the number of the user you wish to delete Type the user s number then press Enter 5 You will be prompted to confirm deletion of the user from the DSR1021 switch database Enter a Y to remove the user 6 Enter to exit To set an Authentication Timeout 1 Select the PPP Configuration menu option 2 Select option 2 Authentication Timeout 3 Type a time out value between 30 300 seconds and press Enter 4 Enter to exit To set an Inactivity Timeout 1 Select the PPP Configuration menu option 2 Select option 2 Inactivity Timeout 3 Type a time out value between 1 60 minutes and press Enter 4 Enter to exit Security Configuration This menu option allows you to configure DSR switch authentication security When it is selected you will be given two menu options Reset Authentication Tokens certific
62. rack location and server type can all be stored for quick reference Chapter 1 Product Overview 5 CAT 5 Connection C O Remote IP Connection Ci En vi p s KVM Connection to Switch G DSR1021 Switch Telephone SR Network Digital User z s DSView Software s a TE ie f f O 7 Ps r 5 Pe Analog User 7 or 4 s lt pa gt 7 OSCAR graphical PA p Sya user interface 27 Figure 1 1 Example DSR1021 Switch Configuration 6 DSR Installer User Guide Number of servers 8 DSR1021 Switch Ethernet Digital 1 sessions output Modem Digital 1 sessions output Figure 1 2 The DSR1021 Switch Analog user 1 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 server and monitor are on the same phase For best results they should be on the same circuit To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment please observe the following precautions Do not use a 2 wire power cord in any Avocent product configuration Test AC outlets at the server and monitor for proper polarity and grounding Use only with grounded outlets at both the server and monitor When using a backup Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS power the server the monitor and the DSR1021 switch off the supply NOTE The AC inlet is the main disconnect
63. s screen will reappear 3 When finished press Ctrl F10 to exit History mode and return to On Line mode 68 DSR Installer User Guide DSRIQ SRL module pinouts DSRIQ SRL Module Pinouts The following table lists the pinouts for the DSRIQ SRL module and is provided for your reference DB9 F Host Signal Signal Flow SRLSignal Pin Name Description Name Description 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect Out of SRL DTR Data Terminal Ready 2 RXD Receive Data Out of SRL TXD Transmit Data 3 TXD Transmit Data In to SRL RXD Receive Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready In to SRL DSR Data Set Ready 5 GND Signal Ground N A GND Signal Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready Out of SRL DTR Data Terminal Ready 7 RTS Request to Send In to SRL CTS Clear to Send 8 CTS Clear to Send Out of SRL RTS Request to Send 9 N C Not Connected N A N C Not Connected Appendices 69 Appendix D UTP Cabling The following information is intended to brief you on 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 NOTE This appendix is for information purposes only Please consult with your local code officials and or cabling consultants prior to any installation DSR switching systems utilize UTP cabling UTP copper cabling The following are basic definitions f
64. s sorted by port order You can toggle between displaying the name or the EID number of each DSRIQ module so even if you move the module server serial device to another port the name and configuration will be recognized by the appliance NOTE If a server is turned off its respective DSRIQ module will not appear in the Names list To access the Names dialog box 1 Ifthe OSCAR interface is not open press Print Screen The Main dialog box appears 2 Click Setup Names The Names dialog box appears Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 27 Figure 3 3 Names Dialog Box NOTE If new DSRIQ modules are discovered by the DSR1021 switch the on screen list will be automatically updated The mouse cursor will change into an hourglass during the update No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete To assign names to servers or serial devices 1 Inthe Names dialog box select a server or serial device name or port number and click Modify The Name Modify dialog box appears Figure 3 4 Name Modify Dialog Box 28 DSR Installer User Guide Type a name in the New Name box Names of servers or serial devices may be up to 15 characters long Legal characters include A Z a z 0 9 space and hyphen Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box Your selection is not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box Repeat steps 1 3 for each server or serial device in the
65. switch The DSRIQ SRL module prevents a serial break from the attached device if the module loses power However a user can generate a serial break with the attached device by pressing Alt B in the Terminal Applications menu Chapter 2 Installation 11 Setting up your network The DSR switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the server running the DSAuth application the DSR switch appliances and the computers running DSView software The DSR1021 switch supports both Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP and static IP addressing Avocent recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each appliance and that they remain static while the DSR switch appliances are connected to the network For additional information on how the DSR switch uses the TCP protocol see Appendiz B of the DSView Installer User Guide Figure 2 1 shows the DSR1021 switch in a network configuration CAT 5 Connection ee tg KVM Connection to Switch zz Remote IP Connection i aaa re 2 Authentication Services DSAdmin Management Application Telephone bre Network t E D a Ff Analog User SI OSCAR interface lt lt 5s Digital User DSView Software Figure 2 1 The DSR1021 Switch in a Network Configuration Installing the DSR Switch The following diagram illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR1021 switch Follow the detailed instructions to successfully install your DSR1
66. system 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 a DSRIQ module has not been assigned a name the EID is used as the default name To list servers alphabetically by name Press AIt N or click Name in the Main dialog box Changing the Display Behavior Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of servers and seta Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface The display order setting alters how servers will display in several screens including the Main and Broadcast dialog boxes To access the Menu dialog box 1 Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface The Main dialog box appears Click Setup Menu in the Main dialog box The Menu dialog box appears see Figure 3 5 Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 29 Figure 3 5 Menu Dialog Box To choose the display order of servers 1 Select Name to display servers alphabetically by name or Select EZD to display servers numerically by EID number or Select Port to display servers 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 set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface 1 Type in the number of seconds 9 9 to delay the OSCAR interface display after you press Print Screen Entering will instantly launch the OSCAR interface with no delay
67. t saving changes Within the Configuration Screen you can modify the following options e Baud Rate This option allows you to specify the serial port communica tions speed in bauds per second BPS Available options are 300 1200 2400 9600 19200 34800 57600 or 115200 The default value is 9600 e Parity This option allows you to specify the serial port communications parity Available options are EVEN ODD or NONE The default value is NONE e Flow Control This option allows you to specify the type of serial flow control Available options are NONE XOn XOff software and RTS CTS hardware The default value is NONE If you select a baud rate of 115200 the only available flow control is RTS CTS hardware Appendices 65 DSR CD Mode This option allows you to control how the DSR and CD lines operate Available options are Always on and Toggle When in Toggle mode DSR and CD lines are turned off for one half second and then turned on each time a module is selected or deselected The default value is Always on Enter Sends This option enables you to specify the keys that are trans mitted when Enter is pressed Available options are lt CR gt Enter which moves the cursor to the left side of the screen or lt CR gt lt LF gt Enter Line feed which moves the cursor to the left side of the screen and down one line Received This option enables you to specify how the module trans lates a received Enter char
68. te Login Authentication x Username Password Domain mes Figure B 1 Remote Login Authentication Dialog Box NOTE The DSR1021 switch will disconnect the modem connection if a DSR switch user does not log in within the time period specified by the Authentication Timeout value The default authentication time out value 120 seconds may be changed using the Terminal Applications menu See Chapter 4 for more information Appendices 63 The DSR1021 switch will attempt to contact the DSAuth Server to authenticate the DSR switch user If the DSAuth Server is unavailable the DSR1021 switch will use its internal database to authenticate the DSR switch user 4 Type the username password and domain to which you wish to connect and then click OK If authentication is successful the DSR1021 switch its ports and the outlets of any attached SPC power control device will appear in the DSView software topology view EJ psview DEAR Fie View Tools Options Windows Help 0SR1021 T Server 1 PC T Server 2 SUN T Server 3PC T Port 4 D Pot5 T Por 6 D Pot Port 8 D SPC bvclient01 A Figure B 2 DSR1021 Switch Modem Connection NOTE The DSR1021 switch will disconnect the modem connection if there is no activity on the modem connection for the time period specified by the Inactivity Timeout value The default inactivity time out value 15 minutes may be changed using the Terminal Applications menu Se
69. the password again and press Enter 4 Click OK to change only your password and then close the dialog box NOTE If you should lose or forget your password you will need to return your switch to have it reset to the factory default setting See Appendix G Technical Support for contact information Chapter 3 Local Port Operation 37 To password protect your console 1 Set your password as described in the previous procedure 2 Select Enable Screen Saver 3 Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time from 1 99 to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature 4 For Mode select Energy if your monitor is ENERGY Star compliant otherwise select Screen CAUTION Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with ENERGY STAR 5 Optional Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box 6 Click OK To log in to your console 1 Press any key or move the mouse 2 The Password dialog box appears Type your password and then click OK 3 The Main dialog box appears if the password was entered correctly To remove password protection from your console 1 From the Main dialog box click Setup Security the Password dialog box appears Type your password and then click OK 2 Inthe Security dialog box single click and press Enter or double click in the New box Leave the box blan
70. top bit no parity and no flow control 3 Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the DSR1021 switch and then into an appropriate power source 4 When the power is switched on the Power indicator on the front of the appliance will blink for approximately 30 seconds while performing a self test Approximately 10 seconds after it stops blinking press the Enter key to access the main menu NOTE The DSR1021 switch may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration The DSR1021 switch does not support a OU configuration To configure the DSR1021 switch hardware 1 You will see the Terminal Applications menu with ten options Select option 1 Network Configuration fivocent DSM1021 Console H Copyright fe 2000 2004 All Rights Reserved Ma in Moras Network Configuration PPP Configuration Security Configuration SHMP Configuration Firmware Management Enable Messages Set C assword Restore Factory Defaults A pat Reeliance xit 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Enter selection gt Laseme a bankas ions in Ven Mn Feux Pe Figure 2 3 Network Configuration Menu 14 DSR Installer User Guide 1 Select option 1 to set your network speed When possible you should set your connection manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature Once you enter your selection you will be returned to the Network Configuration menu Select option 2 and specify if you are using a static or Dynamic Host C
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