Avocent DSR1021 Guide de l'utilisateur

DSR®1021/1022 SwitchInstaller/User GuideAvocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSR, DSView and OSCAR are registered trademarks of Avoce

2 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideThe DSRIQ-SRL (serial) module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial de

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3Figure 1.1: Example DSR1021/1022 Switch ConfigurationFigure 1.2: The DSR1021 SwitchDigital User(Computer with Int

4 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 1.3: The DSR1022 SwitchSafety PrecautionsTo avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems whe

5CHAPTER2InstallationThe DSR switching system requires connectivity to a server running the DSView Server software. DSView software allows a user to v

6 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideThe following diagram illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR1021/1022 switch. Figure 2.1

Chapter 2: Installation 7Setting up your networkThe DSR switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the switch and the target devi

8 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideConnecting the DSR Switch HardwareNOTE: The DSR1021/1022 switch may be rack mounted in a 1U configura

Chapter 2: Installation 99. Power up each target device and then power up the DSR1021/1022 switch. After approximately one minute, the switch

10 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideVerifying the ConnectionsDSR switchThe front panel of the DSR1021/1022 switch features two LEDs indi

Chapter 2: Installation 113. Set the Pointer speed to Slow. This will also need to be done for any NT user account that will be accessing the

USA NotificationWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s au

12 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideTo adjust mouse settings using Red Hat® Linux® drivers:1. From the Desktop Controls, select the mous

13Local Port OperationControlling Your System at the Local PortThe DSR1021/1022 switch includes a local port on the back. This port allows you to conn

14 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideViewing the status of your DSR switching systemThe status of target devices in your system is indica

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 15To disconnect from a target device:Press Print Screen and then Alt+0 (zero). This leaves the user in a free

16 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAlt+X Closes current dialog box and returns to previous one.Alt+O Selects the OK button, then return

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 17Configuring OSCAR Interface MenusYou can configure your DSR switching system from the Setup dialog box withi

18 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.2: Setup Dialog BoxAssigning target device namesUse the Names dialog box to identify target

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 19To access the OSCAR interface Names dialog box:1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. Th

20 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideTo assign names to target devices:1. In the Names dialog box, select a target device name or port nu

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 21Assigning device typesWhile the DSR switch automatically discovers attached cascade switches, you will need

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22 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.6: Device Modify Dialog Box3. Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 23Figure 3.7: Menu Dialog BoxTo choose the display order of target devices:1. Select Name to display target de

24 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideControlling the status flagThe status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25To determine how the status flag is displayed:1. Select Name or EID to determine what information will be di

26 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.10: Broadcast Dialog BoxNOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identica

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 27To turn Broadcasting off:From the Commands dialog box, clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox.Using Scan modeIn

28 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide4. Type the first few characters of a target device name or port number to scan. The first matching

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 29Figure 3.12: Commands Dialog Box3. Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box.4. Click X to close the Com

30 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideSetting local port Screen Saver optionsUse the Screen Saver dialog box to manage the screen saver in

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 313. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Se

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32 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideTo set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 33Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR InterfaceFrom the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage

34 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideViewing and disconnecting user connectionsYou can view and disconnect users through the User Status

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 35Figure 3.17: Disconnect Dialog Box4. Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog bo

36 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guideb. Click X to close the message box.-or-Click X or press Escape to exit without sending a Reset comm

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 37Figure 3.19: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box4. Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The DS

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39CHAPTER4Terminal OperationsThe Console MenuEach DSR1021/1022 switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface acce

40 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guideterminal emulation software to access the Console menu interface. Actually, the terminal may be conn

Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 41Figure 4.2: Network Configuration Menu3. Type 1 and press Enter to set your network speed. When possible, you

vFigure 1.1: Example DSR1021/1022 Switch Configuration ...3Figure 1.2: The DSR1021 Switch .

42 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideOther Console Main Menu OptionsBesides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of th

Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 435. Type a new username and press Enter. 6. Enter the password for the user, then re-enter the password to con

44 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideWhen the DSR1021/1022 switch is removed from the DSView software database, the certificate is remove

45APPENDICESAppendix A: FLASH UpgradesThe DSR1021/1022 switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with the latest firmware avail

46 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guide10. The DSR1021/1022 switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display

Appendices 47Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem ConnectionAn external modem may be attached to the DSR1021/1022 switch. This modem

48 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL ModulesThe DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits V

Appendices 49• Enter Sends: This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter is pressed. Available options are <

50 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideTo configure a DSRIQ-SRL module:1. Press Ctrl-F8. The Configuration Screen will appear.2. Select a p

Appendices 51To use History mode:1. Press Ctrl-F9. The mode will display as History.2. Press one of the following key combinations to perform

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52 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix D: UTP CablingThe following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of conn

Appendices 53Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tipsThe following is a list of important safety considerations that should be review

54 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix E: Technical SpecificationsTable E.1: DSR1021/1022 Switch Product Specifications Server Por

Appendices 55SPC Device PortNumber 1Type RJ-45DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth1.72 x 17.00 x 8.08 in; 1U form factor (4.37 x 43.18 x 20.51 cm)

56 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix F: Sun Advanced Key EmulationCertain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emu

Appendices 57For example: For Stop + A, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock, then F1 + A.These key combinations will work with

58 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix G: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installatio

59INDEXNumerics100BaseT Ethernet 1, 5, 5410BaseT Ethernet 5, 54Aaccessdirect 13DSRIQ module 14DSRIQ Terminal Applications menu 10OSCAR interfaceBroadc

60 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User Guidedialog box 34, 35DSRIQ modules 14flag 24target device 15user 34user connections 34users 33, 34, 35Di

Index 61IInstallation 5Installation Overview 5JJapanese Approvals iiJapanese Sun USB Keyboards 57Kkeyboarddialog box 32OSCAR interface 17Korean

viiTable 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols...14Table 3.2: OSCAR Int

62 DSR1021/1022 Switch Installer/User GuidePPoint-to-Point Protocol 5Position Flag 25POWER LED 10PPP 5Print Screen 15OSCAR interface 17procedur

Index 63To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers 32To set the Screen Saver options 30To soft switch to a target device 15To start the s

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1CHAPTER1Product OverviewFeatures and BenefitsAvocent DSR® switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of