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Avocent DSR DSR800 Installer/User Manual

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  • Page 1 Installer/User Guide For models: DSR800 DSR1161 DSR2161 DSR4160...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo and The Power of Being There are trademarks of Avocent Corporation. OSCAR is a registered trade- mark of Apex Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. © 2003 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 USA Notification Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits ......3 Safety Precautions ......5 Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started .
  • Page 7 Product Overview Contents Features and Benefits ......3 Safety Precautions ......5...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Chapter 1: Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits Avocent’s DSR combines analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers. This solution provides enterprise customers with a significant reduction of cable volume, secure remote access and flexible server management from anywhere at anytime.
  • Page 10 DSR Installer/User Guide DSAdmin and DSAuthentication Service create and manage user permissions with DES encrypted security An administrator describes the configuration of computers attached to the DSR using an application called DSAdmin. Once the topology is described, the administrator then establishes which computers a user has permission to access.

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    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 computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.

  • Page 12: Rack Mount Safety Considerations

    DSR Installer/User Guide Rack mount safety considerations Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the • operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit.
  • Page 13 Installation Contents Getting Started ......9 Installing the DSR Unit ..... . 11...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation

    NOTE The local port, on models DSR800, DSR1161 and DSR2161, does not require the DS software for operation. The local port uses OSCAR, Avocent’s on-screen configuration and activity reporting interface. For more information, see Chapter 5. The DSR system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol to transmit keyboard, video and mouse information between operators and connected computers.

  • Page 16: Setting Up Your Network

    The DSR system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the DSAuthentication Server, the DSR units and the computers running DSView. The DSR supports both bootP (a subset of DHCP) and Static IP addressing. Avocent recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each unit and that they remain static while the DSR units are connected to the network.

  • Page 17: Installing The Dsr Unit

    Installing the DSR Unit The diagram below illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR appliance. Follow the lettered and numbered instructions below to successfully install your DSR unit. The figure below illustrates one possible configuration. Network Configuration Port for updating firmware 100-240V , 1.0A, 50-60 Hz...
  • Page 18 Configuration menu. Select option 2 and specify if you are using a static or BootP IP address. Avocent recommends using a static IP address for ease of configuration. If you are using a BootP address, please configure your BootP server to...
  • Page 19 Select options 3-5 from the Terminal application menu in turn to finish configuring your DSR for IP Address, Netmask and Default Gateway. Once this is completed, type a Ø to return to the Main menu. To adjust the mouse acceleration: NOTE: We highly recommend that all Windows systems attached to the DSR use the default Windows PS/2 mouse driver.
  • Page 20 DSR Installer/User Guide To connect and power up your DSR: Connect your network cable from the LAN port on the rear of the DSR to your network. Then power up all attached systems. NOTE Your software registration key will be necessary for all installations. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher must be installed on all systems running DSR software.
  • Page 21 Local Port Operation Contents Controlling your System at the Local Port ..17 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers ..17 Configuring OSCAR ......20 Resetting your Keyboard and Mouse .

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Local Port Operation

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Controlling your System at the Local Port The DSR800, 1161 and 2161 models include a local port on the back of the unit. This port allows you to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the unit for direct access.

  • Page 24: Selecting Servers

    DSR Installer/User Guide Selecting servers Use the Main dialog box to select servers. When you select a server, the DSR reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the settings for the selected server. To select servers: Double-click the server name or port number. —or—...
  • Page 25 OSCAR navigation basics The following table describes how to use the keyboard and mouse to navigate OSCAR GUI. This Keystroke Does This Opens OSCAR GUI. Print Screen Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box. Escape Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous one.

  • Page 26: Configuring Oscar

    DSR Installer/User Guide Configuring OSCAR You can configure your DSR system from the Setup menu. Below Configure, select the Names button when initially setting up your DSR system to identify servers by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your servers from the OSCAR menu.
  • Page 27 Figure 3.3: Menu Dialog Box To access the Menu dialog box: Press Print Screen to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears. Click Setup-Menu in the Main dialog box. The Setup menu appears. To choose the display order of servers in the Main dialog box: Select Name to display servers alphabetically by name.

  • Page 28: Controlling The Status Flag

    DSR Installer/User Guide Preemptive To have the DSR allow any user to select any server at any time; a request from another user disconnects the current user. Click OK. Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or port number of the selected server or the status of a particular port.

  • Page 29: Setting Console Security

    To position the status flag on the desktop: Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen. Figure 3.5: Position Flag Left click on the title bar and drag to the desired location. 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.
  • Page 30 DSR Installer/User Guide In the Repeat box, type the password again and press Enter. Click OK (if you only want to change your password) and then close the dialog box. To password protect your console: Set your password as described in the previous procedure. Select Enable Screen Saver.
  • Page 31 Choose Energy if your monitor is EnergyStar compliant; otherwise select Screen. CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy Mode with monitors not compliant with EnergyStar. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds, then returns you to the Security dialog box.

  • Page 32: Resetting Your Keyboard And Mouse

    DSR Installer/User Guide To assign names to servers: Double-click or press Enter to select the text in the Name box. Type a name. Names of servers may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: A-Z, a-z, Ø-9, space and hyphen. Press Backspace or Delete to delete an incorrect entry.

  • Page 33: Displaying Version Information

    Displaying Version Information Use the Version dialog box to display the version number of the DSR firmware and any auxiliary devices connected to the DSR as well as display keyboard and mouse information for the currently selected server. This information facilitates system troubleshooting and support. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current.
  • Page 34 DSR Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 35 Terminal Operations Contents Accessing the Terminal Menu ....31...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Terminal Operations

    Chapter 4: Terminal Operations Accessing the Terminal Menu Each individual DSR may be configured at the unit level through the Configuration port on the back of the unit. All Terminal Commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software. To access the Terminal menu: Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as Hyperterminal) to the configuration port on the back panel of the DSR...
  • Page 38 This menu option allows you to access two commands: Flash Download and Toggle Boot Firmware. The Flash Download selection allows you to upgrade your DSR firmware with upgrades available from Avocent. You may use the Toggle Boot Firmware command to switch from your current firmware back to the original factory firmware installed on your DSR unit.

  • Page 39: Exit Menu

    To change the password: Select the Set/Change Password menu option. You will be prompted to type the old password and a new one. Re-enter the new password to verify. CAUTION: This password places your DSR 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.
  • Page 40 DSR Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 41: Appendices

    Appendices Contents Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades ....37 Appendix B: Technical Specifications ..38 Appendix C: Technical Support ....39...

  • Page 43: Appendix A: Flash Upgrades

    Select Option 1, FLASH Download. Type the IP Address of your TFTP server and press Enter. Type the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent site. Confirm the TFTP download by typing a y or yes and pressing Enter.

  • Page 44: Appendix B: Technical Specifications

    DSR Installer/User Guide Appendix B: Technical Specifications Server Ports Number Types Connectors Sync Types Plug and Play Video Resolution Dimensions Dimensions (HxWxD) Weight Heat Dissipation Airflow AC-input power AC-input Range AC-input current rating DSR800: 0.5A AC-input cable AC Frequency Temperature Humidity Agency Approvals Configuration Port...

  • Page 45: Appendix C: Technical Support

    Appendix C: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service: Check the pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined.
  • Page 46 DSR Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 47 Avocent Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Additionally, all Avocent products carry an unconditional thirty-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with the performance of this product, you may return it to the point of purchase for a refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping charges).
  • Page 48 L4B 1E4 Canada Tel: +1 877 992 9239 Fax: +1 877 524 2985 590-327-001A Avocent International Ltd. Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone Shannon, County Clare, Ireland Tel: +353 61 715 292 Fax: +353 61 471 871 Avocent Germany Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2-4...

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