Avocent DSR Series DSR2035 Quick Installation Manual

The following instructions will help you
connect your DSR switch.
Should you require further assistance, please
consult your installer/user guide.
1
Connecting power to the DSR switch
Power down all servers that will be part of
your DSR switching system. Locate the power
cord that came with the DSR switch. Plug one
end into the power socket on the rear panel
of the DSR switch. Plug the other end into an
appropriate AC wall outlet.
2
Connecting the local port
Plug your VGA monitor, PS/2 or USB keyboard
and mouse cables into the corresponding DSR
local connection ports.
3
Connecting a DSRIQ module to the
DSR switch
Choose an available server port on the rear
panel of your DSR switch. Plug one end of a
CAT 5 cable (4-pair, up to 10 meters) into a
numbered port and plug the other end into the
RJ-45 connector of a DSRIQ module.
4
Connecting a server to the
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 DSR switch.
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Quick Installation Guide
DSR Switch
®
DSR2035 | DSR8035 Switches
To connect a DSR switch
Plug in the external
6
modem (optional).
Telephone
Network
Ethernet
Connect the switch
5
to the network.
1
Power down all
servers and attach
the appropriate
power cord to the
DSR switch.
7
Connect the SPC
devices to the DSR
switch (optional).
5
Connecting network and remote users
Plug a CAT 5 cable from your Ethernet network into
the LAN 1 connector on the rear of the DSR switch.
You may also use the additional LAN 2 connector as
a fail-over solution.
6
Connecting an external modem (optional)
The DSR switch can also be accessed using an ITU
V.92, V.90 or V.34-compatible modem. Plug one end
The Power of Being There
Plug in the keyboard, monitor and
Local
Connection mouse for your local connection.
Modem
Local USB
Connection
Server
Server
Server
Server
of the included RJ-45 serial cable into the MODEM
port on the back of your DSR switch. Plug the other
end into the RJ-45 to DB-9 (male) adaptor, which
then plugs into the modem.
NOTE: Using a modem connection instead of a LAN
connection will limit the performance capability of
your DSR switch.
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2
3
Connect DSRIQ
modules to the
DSR switch.
4
DSRIQ
Modules
Connect servers
to the DSRIQ
modules.
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