Chapter 2: Installation; Dsr 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity - Avocent DSR1021 Installer/User Manual

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DSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity

The DSR1021/1022 switching system can connect to a server running the DSView 3 software.
DSView 3 software allows a user to view and control target devices (one at a time) attached to the
DSR1021/1022 switching system. For more information on the DSView 3 software, see the
DSView Installer/User Guide.
The DSR1021/1022 switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information
between operators and target devices attached to the DSR1021/1022 switch over a network using
either an Ethernet connection or a modem connection.
The DSR1021/1022 switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT
Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network.
The DSR1021/1022 switch also uses Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a
V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem.
You can perform KVM switching tasks by using one of the following:
• the web server built into the switch
-or-
• DSView 3 software
The installation instructions in this chapter pertain to the hardware installation and configurations
of the DSR1021/1022 switch and the built-in web server. If you plan to use the DSView 3 software
for access, please refer to the DSView 3 Quick Install Guide that is included with the DSView 3
software package.
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