Avocent DSR SWITCH - Installation and maintenance instructions

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DS R
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Switch
Installer/User Guide
Guide d’installation et d’utilisation

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.
POWER OFF
This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the off position.
POWER ON
This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the on position.
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL
This symbol indicates a terminal which must be connected to earth ground
prior to making any other connections to the equipment.

DSR®1031 Switch
Installer/User Guide
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.
2005 Avocent Corporation.Allrightsreserved.590-497-616A.

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment is a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his/her own expense.
Canadian Notification
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Japanese Notification
Korean Notification
Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use. In the event
that this has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for equipment certified for
home use.
Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings
UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST

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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......................................................................................................................... 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 ..................................................................................... 13
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers........................................................................................13
Navigating the OSCAR Interface..................................................................................................... 16
Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus ............................................................................................. 18
Setting Virtual Media Options ......................................................................................................... 33
Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface ...................................................................... 35
Chapter 4: Terminal Operations ................................................................................... 41
The Console Menu ........................................................................................................................... 41
Other Console Main Menu Options.................................................................................................44
Appendices..................................................................................................................... 47
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades........................................................................................................ 47
Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection ................................................. 49
Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules ....................................................................................... 50
Appendix D: UTP Cabling............................................................................................................... 54
Appendix E: Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 56
Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation..................................................................................... 58
Appendix G: Technical Support....................................................................................................... 60
Index................................................................................................................................ 61
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration............................................................................... 3
Figure 2.1: Basic DSR Switch Configuration.................................................................................... 6
Figure 3.1: Main Dialog Box .......................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3.2: Setup Dialog Box .......................................................................................................... 18
Figure 3.3: Names Dialog Box ........................................................................................................ 19
Figure 3.4: Name Modify Dialog Box ............................................................................................. 20
Figure 3.5: Devices Dialog Box ...................................................................................................... 21
Figure 3.6: Device Modify Dialog Box ........................................................................................... 22
Figure 3.7: Menu Dialog Box.......................................................................................................... 23
Figure 3.8: Flag Dialog Box ........................................................................................................... 24
Figure 3.9: Position Flag ................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 3.10: Broadcast Dialog Box ................................................................................................ 26
Figure 3.11: Scan Dialog Box ......................................................................................................... 27
Figure 3.12: Commands Dialog Box ............................................................................................... 29
Figure 3.13: Screen Saver Dialog Box ............................................................................................30
Figure 3.14: Keyboard Dialog Box ................................................................................................. 32
Figure 3.15: Virtual Media Dialog Box .......................................................................................... 34
Figure 3.16: Commands Dialog Box ............................................................................................... 35
Figure 3.17: User Status Dialog Box .............................................................................................. 36
Figure 3.18: Disconnect Dialog Box............................................................................................... 37
Figure 3.19: Version Dialog Box .................................................................................................... 38
Figure 3.20: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box...................................................................................... 39
Figure 3.21: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box........................................................................................ 39
Figure 4.1: Console Main Menu...................................................................................................... 42
Figure 4.2: Network Configuration Menu ....................................................................................... 43
LIST OF FIGURES

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List of Tables
Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions ........................................................................................... 14
Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ................................................................................... 15
Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics.............................................................................. 16
Table 3.4: Setup Features to Configure the OSCAR Interface........................................................ 18
Table 3.5: OSCAR Interface Status Flags ....................................................................................... 24
Table 3.6: Virtual Media Options.................................................................................................... 33
Table 3.7: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Device(s).................................. 35
Table C.1: DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts.......................................................................................... 53
Table D.1: UTP Wiring Standards................................................................................................... 54
Table E.1: DSR1031 Switch Product Specifications........................................................................ 56
Table F.1: Sun Key Emulation......................................................................................................... 58
Table F.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings.................................................................................. 59
LIST OF TABLES

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