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For models: DSR1020, DSR2020, DSR4020, DSR8020
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Summary of Contents for DSR DSR1020
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Page 1: Dsr Switch
Installer/User Guide For models: DSR1020, DSR2020, DSR4020, DSR8020 Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSR, DSView and OSCAR are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. - Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety Precautions ........................4 Chapter 2: Installation ..................... 5 Installation Overview........................5 Getting Started..........................7 Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware..................8 Verifying the Connections......................10 Configuring DSView 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...
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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...
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Page 7: List Of Tables
Table 3.5: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Device(s)........33 Table C.1: DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts ..................51 Table D.1: UTP Wiring Standards ....................52 Table E.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications ................54 Table F.1: Sun Key Emulation......................56 Table F.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings ................. 57... - Page 8 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide...
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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: Simple Access To Any Target Device
CD-ROM (see the DSView Installer/User Guide for more information). Users access the DSR switch and all attached systems via Ethernet or using a V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem from a client computer, such as a PC. Clients can be located anywhere a valid network connection exists. -
Page 11: Figure 1.1: Example Dsr Switch Configuration
DSR Switch Ethernet DSView Server Software Modem Telephone Network Analog User (OSCAR Graphical Digital User User Interface) (Computer with Internet browser) Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration Number Digital Analog Model paths User DSR Switch Servers DSR1020 DSR2020 DSR4020 DSR8020... -
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
Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working. See the Verifying the Connections section. • If you are configuring the DSR switch using the console menu interface, do that at this point. See Chapter 4 for more information. •... -
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. Digital User Ethernet Telephone Power Network Cord Internet Connection Ethernet and/or Modem DSR1020 Switch Ports Setup 1-16 Port CAT 5 Cable SPC Port Connections Connection... -
Page 15: Getting Started
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 Chapter 2: Installation Power up each target device and then power up the DSR switch. After approximately one ® minute, the switch completes initialization and displays the OSCAR graphical user interface 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.
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Page 18: Verifying The Connections
Setting up the DSView software See the DSView Installer/User Guide that ships with your software. Adjusting mouse settings on target devices Before a computer connected to the DSR switch may be used for remote user control, you must set ® ®... - Page 19 Chapter 2: Installation Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync. 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 20 DSR 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.
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Page 21: Chapter 3: Local Port Operation
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 graphical user interface, which has intuitive menus to configure your system and select target devices. -
Page 22: Table 3.1: Oscar Interface Status Symbols
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: Navigating The Oscar Interface
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation To disconnect from a target device: Press and then (zero). This leaves the user in a free state, with no target device Print Screen Alt+0 selected. The status flag on your desktop displays Free. Soft switching Soft switching is the ability to switch target devices using a hotkey sequence. - Page 24 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (Continued) This Keystroke Does This Alt+X 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.
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Page 25: Configuring Oscar Interface Menus
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus You can configure your DSR switching system from the Setup dialog box within the OSCAR interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your DSR switching system to identify target devices by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your target devices from the OSCAR interface menu. -
Page 26: Figure 3.2: Setup Dialog Box
DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.2: Setup Dialog Box Assigning target device names Use the Names dialog box to identify target devices by name rather than by port number. The Names list is always sorted by port order. You can toggle between displaying the name or the EID number of each DSRIQ module, so even if you move the target device to another port, the name and configuration will be recognized by the switch. -
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: Figure 3.5: 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
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.7: Menu Dialog Box To choose the display order of target devices: Select Name to display target devices alphabetically by name. -or- Select EID to display target devices numerically by EID number. -or- Select Port to display target devices numerically by port number. Click OK. -
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
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 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. -
Page 34: Figure 3.10: Broadcast Dialog Box
DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.10: Broadcast Dialog Box NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all target devices receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards. -
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 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Type the first few characters of a target device name or port number to scan. The first matching target device will appear in the line. -or- Press the following keyboard commands in the Name, Port or Time column to move through the list of target devices available to scan.
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Page 37: Figure 3.12: Commands Dialog Box
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 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. -
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 . The Main dialog box will appear. Print Screen Click Setup - Keyboard. The Keyboard dialog box appears. Figure 3.14: Keyboard Dialog Box Select a country code and click OK. -
Page 41: Managing Server Tasks Using The Oscar Interface
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface From the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage your DSR switching system and user connections, enable the Scan and Broadcast modes and update your firmware. Table 3.5: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Device(s) -
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
Print Screen Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears. The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the DSR switch. Figure 3.18: Version Dialog Box Click DSRIQ to view individual DSRIQ module version information. The DSRIQ Selection... -
Page 45: Figure 3.19: Dsriq Selection Dialog Box
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 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. - Page 46 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide...
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Page 47: Chapter 4: 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 Server software. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for more information. -
Page 48: Figure 4.1: 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 4.1: Console Main Menu The Console Main menu displays. Type... -
Page 49: Figure 4.2: 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 50: 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 Server software is unavailable. -
Page 51: Console Password
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 52: Firmware Management
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 53: 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 54 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.
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Page 55: 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 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 56: Appendix C: 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 57 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 58 DSR 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.
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Page 59: Table C.1: Dsriq-Srl Module Pinouts
TXD - Transmit Data In to SRL RXD - Receive Data DTR - Data Terminal Ready In to SRL DSR - Data Set Ready GND - Signal Ground GND - Signal Ground DSR - Data Set Ready Out of SRL... -
Page 60: Appendix D: 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 61 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: •...
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Page 62: Appendix E: Technical Specifications
DSR Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix E: Technical Specifications Table E.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 16 (DSR1020/2020/4020/8020 switches) 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... - Page 63 Appendices Table E.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications (Continued) SPC Device Port Number Type RJ-45 USB Device Port Number Type USB 1.1 Dimensions 1.72 x 17.00 x 10.98 in; 1U form factor Height x Width x Depth (4.37 x 43.18 x 27.98 cm) Weight 7.3 lbs (3.31 kg) without cables...
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Page 64: Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation
DSR 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 65: Table F.2: Ps/2-To-Usb Keyboard Mappings
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 66: Appendix G: Technical Support
DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 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... -
Page 67: Index
Controlling the Status Flag via a network connection 1, 2, 8 via modem via network connection Device Modify Dialog Box add a user to the DSR switch database Device Types assign a device type Assigning Devices dialog box Basic DSR Configuration... - Page 68 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide disconnect pinouts 34, 35 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 30, 31, DSView software dialog box 39, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48 DSRIQ modules configuring flag database target device illustrated user 11, 12 remote session window...
- Page 69 Index network speed 7, 8, 45, 54 null modem cable Installation Installation Overview OSCAR interface Japanese Approvals 25, 26 Broadcast dialog box Japanese Sun USB Keyboards change the display order 29, 33 Commands dialog box keyboard Commands menu Device Modify dialog box dialog box Devices dialog box OSCAR interface...
- Page 70 To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog To remove a target device from the scan list To add a user to the DSR switch database To add target devices to the scan list To remove a user from the DSR switch...
- Page 71 Terminal Applications menu Rack mounting brackets Terminal Operations Red Hat Linux drivers Reduce cable bulk remove a user from the DSR switch database upgrade the DSR switch firmware User Connections rename a user in the DSR switch database Viewing and Disconnecting...
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