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Avocent DSR2020 Installer/User Manual

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  • Page 1: Dsr Switch

    ® Switch Installer/User Guide For models: DSR1020, DSR2020, DSR4020, DSR8020 Avocent, the Avocent logo,The Power of Being There, DSR, DSView, Dambrackas Video Compression and OSCAR are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. The GoAhead web server is copyright (c) 2005 GoAhead Software, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Usa Notification

    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 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2: Installation ... 5 Installation Overview... 5 Getting Started ... 7 Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware... 8 Verifying the Connections... 10 Configuring the Web Server, DSView 3 Software and Adjusting Mouse Settings... 10 Chapter 3: Local Port Operation... 13 Controlling Your System at the Local Port...
  • Page 4 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Window Features ... 51 Changing the toolbar ... 52 Setting the Window Size ... 53 Adjusting the View ... 53 Adjusting color depth... 54 Additional Video Adjustment ... 55 Adjusting Mouse Options... 58 Cursor Type ... 58 Scaling ...

  • Page 5: List Of Figures

    LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration... 3 Figure 1.2: DSR Switch Model Comparison ... 3 Figure 2.1: Basic DSR Switch Configuration... 6 Figure 3.1: Main Dialog Box ... 13 Figure 3.2: Setup Dialog Box ... 18 Figure 3.3: Names Dialog Box ... 19 Figure 3.4: Name Modify Dialog Box ...
  • Page 6 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 7: List Of Tables

    Table 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box Descriptions ... 57 Table D.1: DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts ... 76 Table E.1: UTP Wiring Standards... 77 Table F.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications ... 79 Table G.1: Sun Key Emulation ... 81 Table G.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings... 82...
  • Page 8 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    The DSR switch has user peripheral ports for PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice and an SPC port that may be used to connect to an SPC power control device. An SPC device is an 8- or 16-outlet device that can be used to control the power state of any attached target devices using the DS software.
  • Page 10 Easy access to any target device When a user accesses the switch, a listing of all target devices to which the user has permission to view and manage is displayed. When a user selects a target device from the list, the video of the...

  • Page 11: Figure 1.1: Example Dsr Switch Configuration

    Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration Figure 1.2: DSR Switch Model Comparison Chapter 1: Product Overview DSR Switch Ethernet Telephone Network (Computer with Internet browser) Number Model DSR Switch Servers DSR1020 DSR2020 DSR4020 DSR8020 DSView 3 Software Server Digital User Digital Analog paths User...

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    • Use only with grounded outlets at both the target device and monitor. When using a backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), power the target device, the monitor and the DSR switch from the UPS. NOTE: The AC inlet is the main power disconnect.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation

    The installation instructions in this chapter pertain to the hardware installation and configuration of the DSR switch and the built in web server. If you plan to use the DSView 3 software for access, please refer to the DSView 3 software Quick Install Guide included with the DSView 3 software package.

  • Page 14: Figure 2.1: Basic Dsr Switch Configuration

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide The following diagram illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR switch. Power Cord SETUP SPC Port Connection Power Control Device Servers 1-16 Figure 2.1: Basic DSR Switch Configuration Ethernet Telephone Network Internet Connection Ethernet and/or Modem...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Network

    TCP/IP, see the DSView Installer/User Guide. Getting Started Before installing your DSR switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the DSR switch, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Dsr Switch Hardware

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware NOTE: The DSR switch may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The DSR switch does not support a 0U configuration. To connect and power up your DSR switch: Power down the target device(s) that will be part of your DSR switching system. Locate the power cord that came with the DSR switch.
  • Page 17 Power up each target device and then power up the DSR switch. After approximately one minute, the switch completes initialization and displays the OSCAR Free tag on the local port monitor. 10. Use the DSView software to configure the switch. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions.

  • Page 18: Verifying The Connections

    If you plan to use the web server for access, you will first need to specify an IP address. This is done through the SETUP port on the back of the switch. Please see Chapter 5 for details on configuring the DSR switch through the SETUP port.
  • Page 19 Click on the Motion tab. 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 DSR switch. Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync.
  • Page 20 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To adjust mouse settings using IntelliPoint From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear. Click on the Pointer Options tab. Set the speed setting to the default, which is the midpoint of the Pointer Speed slider (five tick marks on each side of the slider).

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Local Port Operation

    Controlling Your System at the Local Port The DSR switch includes a local port on the back. This port allows you to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the switch for direct access. The DSR switch uses the OSCAR user interface, which has intuitive menus to configure your system and select target devices.

  • Page 22: Viewing The Status Of Your Dsr Switching System

    DSRIQ module. Selecting target devices Use the Main dialog box to select target devices. When you select a target device, the DSR switch reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the settings for the selected target device.

  • Page 23: To Disconnect From A Target Device

    The status flag on your desktop displays Free. Soft switching Soft switching is the ability to switch target devices using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch to a target device by pressing 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.
  • Page 24 Closes current dialog box and returns to previous one. Alt+O Selects the OK button, then returns to the previous dialog box. Completes a switch operation in the Main dialog box and exits the Enter OSCAR interface. In a text box, single-clicking an entry and pressing Enter selects the text for editing Single-click, Enter and enables the Left and Right Arrow keys to move the cursor.

  • Page 25: Configuring Oscar Interface Menus

    Enable the screen saver. Keyboard Set the keyboard country code to send to Sun servers. Devices Identify the appropriate number of ports on an attached cascade switch. Names Identify target devices by unique names. To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog box: Press to launch the OSCAR interface.

  • Page 26: Assigning Target Device Names

    DSRIQ module, so even if you move the target device to another port, the name and configuration will be recognized by the switch. NOTE: If a target device is turned off, its respective DSRIQ module will not appear in the Names list.

  • Page 27: Figure 3.3: Names Dialog Box

    Figure 3.3: Names Dialog Box NOTE: If new DSRIQ modules are discovered by the DSR 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...

  • Page 28: Figure 3.4: Name Modify Dialog Box

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To assign names to target devices: In the Names dialog box, select a target device name or port number and click Modify. The Name Modify dialog box appears. Figure 3.4: Name Modify Dialog Box Type a name in the New Name box. Names of target devices may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, space and hyphen.

  • Page 29: To Access The Oscar Interface Devices Dialog Box

    DSR port only to [DSR port]-[switch port] to accommodate each target device under that switch. For example, if a switch is connected to DSR port 6, each target device connected to it would be numbered sequentially. The target device using DSR port 6, switch port 1 would be 06-01, the target device using DSR port 6, switch port 2 would be 06-02 and so on.

  • Page 30: Figure 3.6: Device Modify Dialog Box

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.6: Device Modify Dialog Box Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click OK. Repeat steps 1-3 for each port requiring a device type to be assigned. Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings.

  • Page 31: Figure 3.7: Menu Dialog Box

    OSCAR interface with no delay. Print Screen 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. Chapter 3: Local Port Operation...

  • Page 32: Figure 3.8: Flag Dialog Box

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected target device or the status of the selected port. Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by target device name or EID number, or to change the flag color, opacity, display time and location on the desktop.

  • Page 33: Figure 3.9: Position Flag

    To determine how the status flag is displayed: Select Name or EID to determine what information will be displayed. Select Displayed to show the flag all the time or select Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after switching. Select a flag color under Display Color.

  • Page 34: Figure 3.10: Broadcast Dialog Box

    Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards. While the switch attempts to send keystrokes to the selected target devices simultaneously, some target devices may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission.

  • Page 35: Figure 3.11: Scan Dialog Box

    From the Commands dialog box, clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox. Using Scan mode In Scan mode, the DSR switch automatically scans from port to port (target device to target device). You can scan up to eight target devices, specifying which ones to scan and the number of seconds that each will display.

  • Page 36: To Start The Scan Mode

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Determine the order within the list to add the target device. If there are no target devices in the Scan list, your cursor will appear in a blank line at the top of the list. -or-...

  • Page 37: Figure 3.12: Commands Dialog Box

    Figure 3.12: Commands Dialog Box Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box. Click X to close the Commands dialog box. NOTE: Scanning will begin as soon as the Scan Enable button is selected. To cancel Scan mode: Select a target device if the OSCAR interface is open. -or- Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR interface is not open.

  • Page 38: Figure 3.13: Screen Saver Dialog Box

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Setting local port Screen Saver options Use the Screen Saver dialog box to manage the screen saver inactivity time and test the Screen Saver mode on the local port. If security has been enabled in the DSView software, after the specified Inactivity Time elapses, the local port locks and remains locked until you press any key or move the mouse.

  • Page 39: Setting The Keyboard Country Code

    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 keyboard mappings for non-US keyboards. By default, the DSR switch sends the US keyboard country code to Sun and USB modules attached to target devices and the code is applied to the target devices when they are powered up or rebooted.

  • Page 40: Figure 3.14: Keyboard Dialog Box

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Click Setup - Keyboard. The Keyboard dialog box appears. Figure 3.14: Keyboard Dialog Box Select a country code and click OK.

  • Page 41: Figure 3.15: Commands Dialog Box

    Scan Enable Setup dialog box. User Status View and disconnect users. View version information for the DSR switch as well as view and upgrade firmware Display Versions for individual DSRIQ modules. Reset PS/2 Re-establish operation of PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 42: Figure 3.16: User Status Dialog Box

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 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 target device name or EID number to which a user is connected.

  • Page 43: Figure 3.17: Disconnect Dialog Box

    Reset command. The Reset command sends a hot-plug sequence to the target device which causes the mouse and keyboard settings to be sent to the DSR switch. With communication re- established between the target device and the DSR switch, functionality is restored to the user.

  • Page 44: Figure 3.18: Version Dialog Box

    Displaying version information The OSCAR interface enables you to display the version number of the switch firmware and any auxiliary devices connected to the switch. This information facilitates system troubleshooting and support. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current.

  • Page 45: Figure 3.19: Dsriq Selection Dialog Box

    Figure 3.19: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The DSRIQ Version dialog box appears. For more information on loading firmware, see Appendix A. Figure 3.20: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box Click X to close the DSRIQ Version dialog box. Chapter 3: Local Port Operation...
  • Page 46 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4: Remote Operations

    DSR switch in real time. You may also use predefined global macros to perform actions within the Video Viewer window. Once the switch has been installed and configured as described in Chapter 2, you are ready to begin daily operation.

  • Page 48: About The Dsr Explorer Window

    When a user has been logged in and authenticated, the Avocent DSR Explorer window appears. From the DSR Explorer window, users may view, access and manage their DSR switch. The window may also be used to specify system settings and change profile settings.

  • Page 49: Using The Side Navigation Bar

    Table 4.1: DSR Explorer Window Area Descriptions (Continued) Letter Description Content area - Use the content area to display or make changes to the DSR web server system. Using the side navigation bar The side navigation bar may be used to display windows to specify settings or perform operations. Figure 4.2: Side Navigation Bar Clicking on a link that does not contain an arrow will display its corresponding window.

  • Page 50: Logging Out

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide If you click BOOKMARK or the bookmark icon after the DSR web server session has timed out, the User Login window will open and you must log in again. To bookmark a window: In the top option bar, click BOOKMARK or the bookmark icon. The Add Favorite dialog box will appear.

  • Page 51: Launching A Kvm Session

    Flash update is completed. NOTE: Check www.avocent.com for firmware upgrade files. NOTE: DSRIQ modules are automatically updated when the DSR switch is updated. To update your DSR switch firmware, see Appendix A or the DSView 3 online help.

  • Page 52: Managing Local Accounts

    DSRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair. Rebooting the appliance Periodically, such as after an upgrade, you may need to reboot the DSR switch. To reboot the DSR switch remotely: From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Overview.

  • Page 53: Managing Device Properties

    Click the Disable OSCAR authentication checkbox and click Save. Managing Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration information The DSR switch can report most device properties directly through the DSR web browser. Table 4.2: Viewing Appliance Information To do this: Select this: Display the unit’s...
  • Page 54 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Table 4.2: Viewing Appliance Information To do this: Select this: Enter, change or display the unit’s network address, gateway address, Appliance - Appliance Settings - Network subnet mask, MAC address, LAN speed, DHCP enable status or ICMP ping reply status Display the unit’s...

  • Page 55: Power Controlling Target Devices

    Power Controlling Target Devices NOTE: You must have Appliance Administrator privileges to change SPC power control device settings. If a target device is connected to an SPC power control device outlet, you may power up, power down or cycle (power target device down and then up) the target device using the DSR web server. To power up a target device: Select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - SPC - Sockets from the DSR Explorer.
  • Page 56 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 57: Chapter 5: The Video Viewer

    The Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to the DSR switch. When you connect to a device using the Video Viewer, the target device desktop appears in a separate window. You will see both the local and the target device cursor. The Video Viewer window supports either a 3- or 5-button mouse.

  • Page 58: Dsr Switch Installer/User Guide

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Video Viewer minimum requirements The Video Viewer requires one of the following operating systems: • Windows 2000 Workstation or Server with Service Pack 2 • Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise or Web Edition • Window NT 4.0 Workstation or Server with Service Pack 6a •...

  • Page 59: Window Features

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer Window Features Figure 5.1 shows the Video Viewer window areas, and descriptions follow in Table 5.1. Figure 5.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode)

  • Page 60: Changing The Toolbar

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Table 5.1: Video Viewer Window Descriptions Letter Description Title Bar: Displays the name of the server being viewed. When in Full Screen mode, the title bar disappears and the server name appears between the menu and toolbar.

  • Page 61: Setting The Window Size

    The Session Options dialog box appears. Click the Toolbar tab. Use the arrow keys to specify the number of elapsed seconds prior to hiding the toolbar. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box. Setting the Window Size NOTE: The View - Scaling command is not available if the Video Viewer window is in Full Screen mode or to non-primary users of a shared session.

  • Page 62: To Refresh The Screen

    832 x 624 Adjusting color depth The DSR switch Dambrackas Video Compression number of viewable colors in a remote session window. You may choose to display more colors for the best fidelity, or fewer colors to reduce the volume of data transferred on the network.

  • Page 63: Additional Video Adjustment

    The color depths of individual ports and channels can be specified by selecting the View - Color command in a remote session window. These settings are saved individually per channel. Additional Video Adjustment Generally, the Video Viewer window automatic adjustment features will optimize the video for the best possible view.

  • Page 64: Figure 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box...

  • Page 65: Contrast And Brightness

    Table 5.2: Manual VIdeo Adjust Dialog Box Descriptions Letter Description Image Capture Width Pixel Sampling/Fine Adjust Image Capture Horizontal Position Image Capture Vertical Position Contrast Brightness Block Noise Threshold Image capture width, pixel sampling/fine adjust, image capture horizontal position and image capture vertical position The Image Capture Width, Pixel Sampling/Fine Adjust, Image Capture Horizontal Position and Image Capture Vertical Position adjustments affect how the target video is captured and digitized and are seldom changed.

  • Page 66: Adjusting Mouse Options

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide • The Block Noise Threshold sets the minimum color change that will occur in a single video block. Increasing the value will reduce the network bandwidth. Decreasing the value will make the size of these artifacts smaller.

  • Page 67: Figure 5.3: Video Viewer Window With Local And Remote Cursors Displayed

    Single cursor mode In Single Cursor mode, the display of the local (second) cursor in the Video Viewer window is turned off and only the target device mouse pointer will be visible. The only mouse movements that will appear are those of the target device remote cursor. Single Cursor mode is used when there is no need for a local cursor.

  • Page 68: To Exit Single Cursor Mode

    Because the DSR web server cannot get constant feedback from the mouse, there are times when the mouse on the DSR switch may lose sync with the mouse on the host system. If your mouse or keyboard no longer responds properly, you may align the mouse to re-establish proper tracking.

  • Page 69: Using Keyboard Pass-Through

    Alignment causes the local cursor to be aligned with the cursor on the remote server. Resetting causes the appliance to simulate a mouse and keyboard reconnect at the device as if you had disconnected and then reconnected them. To realign the mouse: Click the Align Local Cursor button in the Video Viewer window toolbar.

  • Page 70: Saving The View

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Select the desired macro from the buttons available on the Video Viewer menu. Saving the View The display of a Video Viewer window may be saved to either a file or to the clipboard for pasting into a word processing or other program.

  • Page 71: Chapter 6: Terminal Operations

    PC running terminal emulation software. NOTE: This is NOT the recommended method for setting options for the DSR switch. The preferred method is to make all configuration settings in the DSView 3 software. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for more information.

  • Page 72: Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide terminal emulation software to access the Console menu interface. Actually, the terminal may be connected at any time, even when the switch is already powered. Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu The Console Main menu displays. Type option.

  • Page 73: Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu

    DS user. If you are using the DHCP option, please configure your DHCP server to provide an IP address to the DSR switch and then skip step 5. 5. Select the remaining options from the Network Configuration menu, in turn, to finish configuring your DSR switch for IP address, netmask, default gateway and ping response.

  • Page 74: Other Console Main Menu Options

    Restore Factory Defaults, Reset Appliance and Exit. Each is discussed below. Security Configuration The DSR switch contains an internal database that may be used by the DSR Remote Operations software, the local port, or the CONSOLE port if the DSView 3 software is unavailable.

  • Page 75: Reset Certificates

    If that server is part of a system that replicates certificates, it will pass the certificate to the other servers in that certificate replication system. Thereafter, all servers in that system will be allowed to access the DSR switch. All servers that are not part of that system will be locked out.

  • Page 76: Restore Factory Defaults

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide replication system to another. The certificate can also be removed using the Console menu accessed via the SETUP port on the DSR switch. See the Reset Certificates section. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for more information on software security.

  • Page 77: Appendices

    9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. If the DSR switch is not on, turn it on now. After approximately one minute, press any key to access the Console Main menu.
  • Page 78 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 10. The DSR switch will begin the Flash upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display the upgrade progress. When the upload is complete, the DSR switch will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems. 11. Once the upgrade is complete, a verification message will appear on-screen.

  • Page 79: Appendix B: Technical Support

    Appendix B: 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. To resolve an issue: Check the pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined.

  • Page 80: Appendix C: Using Dsview Software Over A Modem Connection

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix C: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection An external modem may be attached to the DSR switch. This modem may be used to access the switch when an Ethernet connection is not available. A modem/PPP dial-up connection must be established before the remote operation is enabled. The dial-up connection options should be set to 115,200 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and enabled hardware flow control.

  • Page 81: Appendix D: Using Dsriq-Srl Modules

    All serial data coming from the target device is displayed in a VT100 window, placed into a video buffer and sent to the DSR switch as though it came from a VGA target. Likewise, keystrokes entered on a keyboard are sent to the attached device as though they were typed upon a VT100 terminal.
  • Page 82 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide • Enter Sends: This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when pressed. Available options are <CR> (Enter), which moves the cursor to the left side of the screen, or <CR><LF> (Enter-Linefeed), which moves the cursor to the left side of the screen and down one line.

  • Page 83: To Configure A Dsriq-Srl Module

    To configure a DSRIQ-SRL module: Press . The Configuration screen will appear. Ctrl-F8 Select a parameter to change. You can navigate the Configuration screen using the keys. Down Arrow Modify the selected value using the Repeat steps 2 and 3 to modify additional values. Press to save your changes and exit the Configuration screen.

  • Page 84: To Use History Mode

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide To use History mode: Press . The mode will display as History. Ctrl-F9 Press one of the following key combinations to perform the indicated action: • : Move to the top of the buffer. Home •...

  • Page 85: Appendix E: Utp Cabling

    DSR switching systems utilize UTP cabling. UTP copper cabling The following are basic definitions for the three types of UTP cabling that the DSR switch supports: • CAT 5 UTP (4-pair) high performance cable consists of twisted pair conductors, used primarily for data transmission.

  • Page 86: Cabling Installation, Maintenance And Safety Tips

    DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Table E.1: UTP Wiring Standards (Continued) EIA/TIA 568A white/brown brown Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips The following is a list of important safety considerations that should be reviewed prior to installing or maintaining your cables: •...

  • Page 87: Appendix F: Technical Specifications

    Appendix F: Technical Specifications Table F.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number Types Connectors Sync Types Plug and Play Video Resolution Supported Cabling SETUP Port Number Type Connector Network Connection Number Type Connector Local Port Number Type Connectors MODEM Port...
  • Page 88 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Table F.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications (Continued) SPC Device Port Number Type USB Device Port Number Type Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Weight Power Supply AC-input Power AC-input Range AC-input Current Rating AC-input Cable AC Frequency...

  • Page 89: Appendix G: Sun Advanced Key Emulation

    Appendix G: Sun Advanced Key Emulation Certain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emulated by key press sequences on a PS/2 keyboard. To enable Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode and use these keys, press and hold and then press the Ctrl+Shift+Alt keys in the following table as you would use the advanced keys on a Sun keyboard.

  • Page 90: Special Considerations For Japanese Sun Usb And Korean Sun Usb Keyboards (Dsriq-Usb Modules Only)

    DSRIQ-USB modules. These keys function normally if your Sun servers are attached to the DSR switch using a DSRIQ-VSN or DSRIQ-WSN module. The following table lists the keyboard mapping that will take place when a DSRIQ-USB module is used in this setting.

  • Page 91: Index

    1, 2, 8 via modem via network connection add a user to the DSR switch database assign a device type Basic DSR Configuration Benefits Broadcast dialog box Enable OSCAR interface...
  • Page 92 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide disconnect 34, 35 dialog box DSRIQ modules flag target device user user connections 33, 34, 35 users Display Versions DSR switch comes with Features Installation Model Comparison Network Configuration port Product Specifications DSR switch database add user...
  • Page 93 Japanese Approvals Japanese Sun USB Keyboards keyboard dialog box OSCAR interface Korean Sun USB Keyboards cable volume illustrated switch KVM session. See Video Viewer Local country power cord Local Port Operation Macros (Video Viewer) about sending Main Dialog Box Menu...
  • Page 94 To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver dialog box To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog To add a user to the DSR switch database To add target devices to the scan list To adjust mouse settings on Windows 2000...

  • Page 95: Status Led

    To remove a target device from the scan list To remove a user from the DSR switch database To rename a user in the DSR switch database To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values To select target devices To select the previous target device...
  • Page 96 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide User Connections Viewing and Disconnecting User Status User Status Dialog Box Using Scan Mode Verifying the Connections Version Dialog Box Video Viewer about adjusting color depth adjusting mouse options 53, 55 adjusting the view aligning the mouse...

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