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  • Page 1 DS R 1024 Switch ® Installer/User Guide...
  • 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 ® 1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSR and DSView are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2004 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

    T A B L E O F C ON T E N T S List of Figures ........................v List of Tables ........................vii Chapter 1: Product Overview..................1 Features and Benefits ......................... 1 Safety Precautions ........................3 Chapter 2: Installation ..................... 5 Installation Overview........................
  • Page 6 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1: Example DSR1024 Switch Configuration............... 2 Figure 2.1: Basic DSR1024 Switch Configuration................6 Figure 3.1: Console Main Menu...................... 14 Figure 3.2: Network Configuration Menu ..................15 Figure 3.3: The Rename DSRIQ Module Screen................19...
  • Page 8 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    LIST OF TABLES Table C.1: DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts ..................27 Table D.1: UTP Wiring Standards ....................28 Table E.1: DSR1024 Switch Product Specifications ............... 30 Table F.1: Sun Key Emulation......................32 Table F.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings ................. 33...
  • Page 10 viii DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Product Overview Features and Benefits ® Avocent DSR switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers and facilitate the OA&M (operations, activation and maintenance) of remote branch offices where trained operators may be unavailable. They provide enterprise customers with a significant reduction of cable volume, secure remote access and flexible server management from anywhere at anytime.

  • Page 12: Figure 1.1: Example Dsr1024 Switch Configuration

    DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Access the DSR1024 switch via network connection No special software or drivers are required on the attached, or client, computers. ® NOTE: The client connects to the server housing the DSView management software using an Internet browser. For modem access, you must install DSR Remote Operations software included on the DSView software CD-ROM (see the DSView Installer/User Guide for more information).

  • Page 13: 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 the target device and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.
  • Page 14 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation

    The DSR1024 switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network. The DSR1024 switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem.

  • Page 16: Figure 2.1: Basic Dsr1024 Switch Configuration

    DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide The following diagram illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR1024 switch. DSView Server Software Telephone Ethernet Network Modem Internet RJ-45 to DB-9 Power Control Connections Adaptor Device SPC Port Connection SETUP Port CAT 5 Cable DSR1024 Switch DSRIQ Port Target...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    The DSR1024 switch supports both Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and static IP addressing. Avocent recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each switch and that they remain static while the DSR switches are connected to the network. For additional information on setting up the DSR switch using the DSView Server software, and for information on how the DSR switch uses TCP/IP, see the DSView Installer/User Guide.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Dsr Switch Hardware

    DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware To connect and power up your DSR1024 switch: Power down the target device(s) that will be part of your DSR switching system. Locate the power cord that came with the DSR1024 switch. Plug one end into the power socket on the rear of the DSR1024 switch.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Installation 10. Use the DSView software to configure the switch. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions. To connect a DSRIQ module to a server: Attach the appropriately color-coded connectors of a DSRIQ module to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the server you will be connecting to this DSR1024 switch.

  • Page 20: Verifying The Connections

    DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Verifying the Connections DSR switch The front panel of the DSR1024 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.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Installation Click OK. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse. To adjust mouse settings on Windows 2000 (using default drivers): From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear.
  • Page 22 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide ® ® To adjust mouse settings using Red Hat Linux drivers: From the Desktop Controls, select the mouse settings. Set acceleration to the center position of the slider (the fourth tick mark from the left) and apply the changes.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Terminal Operations

    CHAPTER Terminal Operations The Console Menu Each DSR1024 switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface accessed through the SETUP port on the back of the switch. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software. NOTE: This is NOT the recommended method for setting options for the DSR switch.

  • Page 24: Figure 3.1: Console Main Menu

    DSR1024 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 3.1: Console Main Menu The Console Main menu displays. Type and press for the Network Configuration Enter...

  • Page 25: Figure 3.2: Network Configuration Menu

    Configuration Protocol (DHCP) address. A static IP address may be used to provide a user- defined IP address, netmask and default gateway for the DSR1024 switch. Avocent recommends using a static IP address for ease of configuration. DHCP is a protocol that automates the configuration of TCP/IP-enabled computers.

  • Page 26: Other Console Main Menu Options

    DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Other Console Main Menu Options Besides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of the DSR1024 switch features the following menu items: Security Configuration, Firmware Management, Enable Debug Messages, Keyboard Layout Configuration, Display Version Information, Rename DSRIQ, Restore Factory Defaults, Reset Appliance and Exit.

  • Page 27: Console Password

    Chapter 3: Terminal Operations You will be prompted to enter the number of the user you wish to rename. Type the user’s number then press Enter Type a new username and press Enter Enter the password for the user, then re-enter the password to confirm it. Enter (zero) to exit.

  • Page 28: Firmware Management

    This menu option turns on console status messages. Because this can significantly reduce performance, you should only enable debug messages when instructed to do so by Avocent Technical Support. When you are finished viewing the messages, press any key to exit this mode.

  • Page 29: Display Version Information

    Chapter 3: Terminal Operations NOTE: If you wish to reboot the target device by power-cycling it, you must wait 90 seconds before rebooting. A soft reboot may be performed without waiting 90 seconds. Display Version Information When you select this menu item from the Main menu, all important version information for the switch hardware and firmware displays.

  • Page 30: Restore Factory Defaults

    DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Enter a meaningful name, or simply press to revert to the using the EID as the DSRIQ Enter name. Names may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, space and hyphen. You will be prompted to accept the new name.

  • Page 31: Appendices

    Visit http://www.avocent.com/support and download the latest FLASH firmware from Avocent. Save the FLASH upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server. Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR1024 switch using the supplied ribbon cable and adaptor.
  • Page 32 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide 10. The DSR1024 switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display the upgrade progress. When the upload is complete, the DSR1024 switch will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems. 11. Once the upgrade is complete, a verification message will appear on-screen.

  • Page 33: Appendix B: Using Dsview Software Over A Modem Connection

    Appendices Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection An external modem may be attached to the DSR1024 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 34: Appendix C: Using Dsriq-Srl Modules

    DSR1024 Switch 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.
  • Page 35 Appendices • Enter Sends: This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter 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 36 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide 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 Up Arrow keys. Down Arrow Modify the selected value using the keys.

  • Page 37: Table C.1: Dsriq-Srl Module Pinouts

    Appendices 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 • : Move to the bottom of the buffer. •...

  • Page 38: Appendix D: Utp Cabling

    DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide 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.
  • Page 39 Appendices Table D.1: UTP Wiring Standards (Continued) EIA/TIA 568A EIA/TIA 568B white/brown white/brown 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 40: Appendix E: Technical Specifications

    DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix E: Technical Specifications Table E.1: DSR1024 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 1 (DSR1024 switch) DSRIQ-PS/2, DSRIQ-USB, DSRIQ-VSN (Sun VGA), DSRIQ-WSN (Sun Types 13W3) and DSRIQ-SRL modules Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz (Local Port and Remote Port Minimum)
  • Page 41 Appendices Table E.1: DSR1024 Switch Product Specifications (Continued) SPC Device Port Number Type RJ-45 Dimensions 1.10 x 8.08 x 6.30 in Height x Width x Depth (2.80 x 20.51 x 16.00 cm) Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg) without cables Heat Dissipation 17.7 BTU/hr Power Supply AC-input Power...

  • Page 42: Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation

    DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide 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 enable Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode and use these keys, press and hold and then press the key.

  • Page 43: Table F.2: Ps/2-To-Usb Keyboard Mappings

    Appendices For example: For , press and hold and press , then Stop + A Ctrl+Shift+Alt Scroll Lock F1 + A 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 these key combinations are not recognized by Microsoft Windows.

  • Page 44: Appendix G: Technical Support

    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: Check the pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined.

  • Page 45: Index

    INDEX Numerics Product Specifications DSR switch database 1, 5, 30 100BaseT Ethernet add user 5, 30 10BaseT Ethernet remove user rename user access DSRIQ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 24, 30 DSRIQ Terminal Applications menu module secure, remote connecting 6, 8 DSRIQ port target device...
  • Page 46 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide Download Upgrades Point-to-Point Protocol POWER LED History procedure 25, 26, 27 mode To add a user to the DSR switch database To adjust mouse settings Installation on Windows 2000 on Windows XP Installation Overview using IntelliPoint drivers using Red Hat Linux drivers using Sun Solaris drivers Japanese Approvals...
  • Page 47 Index 1, 5, 7, 8, 31 SPC power control device illustrated Red Hat Linux drivers STATUS LED Reduce cable bulk Sun Solaris drivers remove a user from the DSR switch database rename a user in the DSR switch database Technical Support Reset Appliance 10, 24, 25, 26 Terminal Applications menu...
  • Page 48 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 49 Index...
  • Page 50 DSR1024 Switch Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 51 LIMITED WARRANTY 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 dissatisfi...
  • Page 52 For Technical Support: Email: support@avocent.com www.avocent.com Avocent International Ltd. Avocent Corporation Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone 4991 Corporate Drive Shannon, County Clare, Ireland Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA Tel: +353 61 715 292 Tel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +353 61 471 871...

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