Setting Up Your Network; Rack Mounting A Dsr Switch; Rack Mounting Safety Considerations - Avocent DSR Installer/User Manual

8 DSR® Switch Installer/User Guide
One RJ-45 to DB-9 (female) adaptor for the SETUP, CONSOLE or 10101 port
-or-
• One null modem cable
Additional items needed
• One IQ module per target device or serial IQ module per serial device
• One UTP patch cable per IQ module (4-pair UTP, up to 50 meters)
• UTP patch cable(s) for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 50 meters)
• One USB2 or USB2L IQ module per target device for virtual media sessions
• (Optional) DSView 3 software
• (Optional) V.34, V.90 or V.92-compatible modem and cables
• (Optional) power control device(s)

Setting up your network

The DSR switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the switch and the target
devices. The DSR switch family 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 switches are connected to the network.
For additional information on setting up the DSR switch using the DSView 3 software, and for
information on how the DSR switch uses TCP/IP, see the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide.

Rack Mounting a DSR Switch

A rack mounting kit is supplied with each DSR switch. You may either place the DSR switch
on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly into an Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)
standard rack.
Most DSR switches may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The DSR switch family does
not support a 0U configuration.

Rack mounting safety considerations

• Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure,
causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury. Stabilize racks in a permanent
location before loading begins. Mount components beginning at the bottom of the rack,
then work to the top. Do not exceed your rack load rating.