Avocent DSR1030, DSR8030, DSR4030 User Manual

DSR® Switch

Installer/User Guide

For models: DSR1030 DSR2030 DSR4030 DSR8030

Guide d’installation et d’utilisation

Pour les modèles DSR1030 DSR2030 DSR4030 DSR8030

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DSR® Switch

Installer/User Guide

For models: DSR1030, DSR2030, DSR4030, DSR8030

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures ..................................................................................................................	v
List of Tables ..................................................................................................................	vii
Chapter 1: Product Overview..........................................................................................	1
Features and Benefits .................................................................................................................	1
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 ..............................................................................	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

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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 ..........................................................................................................	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

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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: DSR Switch Product Specifications ..............................................................................	56
Table F.1: Sun Key Emulation ........................................................................................................	58
Table F.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings ................................................................................	59

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Product Overview

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Features and Benefits

Avocent DSR® switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers and virtual media, and to 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.

Each DSR switch model consists of a rack mountable keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch, configurable for analog (local) or digital (remote) connectivity. Video resolutions are supported up to 1280 x 1024 for remote users. Enhanced video quality of up to 1600 x 1200 is available to local users via the video port.

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 DSView® management software. Additionally, virtual media such as generic removable media and CDROM drives can be connected to any one of five USB ports.

The DSR switches work over standard LAN connections. Users can access target devices across a 1000BaseT LAN port that is used to establish an Ethernet connection, or directly through a local port. Each DSR switch model includes a MODEM port that supports V.34, V.90 or V.92-compatible modems that may be used to access the switch when an Ethernet connection is not available.

The IP-based DSR switches give you flexible target device management control from anywhere in the world.

Reduce cable bulk

With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern for network administrators.The DSR switches significantly reduce KVM cable volume in the rack by utilizing the innovative DSRIQ module and single, industry-standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) CAT 5 cabling. This allows a higher server density while providing greater airflow and cooling capacity.

The DSRIQ module is powered directly from the target device and provides Keep Alive functionality when the DSR switch is not powered.

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The DSRIQ-SRL (serial) module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial device and a DSR switch. It provides VT100 terminal emulation, break suppression and port history in a compact, convenient module.

Control of virtual media-capable appliances

The DSR switch allows you to view, move or copy data located on virtual media to and from any server. This feature allows you to manage remote systems more efficiently by allowing operating system installation, operating system recovery, hard drive recovery or duplication, BIOS updating and server backup.

Virtual media can be connected directly to the DSR switch using one of five USB ports located on the switch. In addition, virtual media may be connected to any remote workstation that is running DSView® management software and is connected to the DSR switch using an Ethernet connection.

NOTE: To open a virtual media session with a server, the server must first be connected to the switch using a virtual media capable DSRIQ module (USB2 or USB2L).

Access the DSR 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 CDROM (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.

Simple access to any target device

When a user accesses the DSView Server software, a listing of all target devices to which the user has permission to view and manage is displayed. When a user selects a target device from the list, the video of the selected target device is displayed in a Video Viewer window.

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DSR Switch

Ethernet	DSView
Modem	Software Server
Telephone
Network

Analog User

(OSCAR® Graphical

Digital User

User Interface)

(Computer with Internet browser)

Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration

		Number			Local	Remote
	Switch		Digital	Analog	Virtual	Virtual
		of
	Model		Paths	User	Media	Media
		Servers
					Sessions	Sessions
	DSR1030	16	1	1	1	1
	DSR2030	16	2	1	1	2
	DSR4030	16	4	1	1	4
	DSR8030	16	8	1	1	8

Figure 1.2: DSR Switch Model Comparison

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Safety Precautions

To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products:

•If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.

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.

•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.

Rack mount safety considerations

•Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the switch.

•Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

•Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

•Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings for maximum current.

•Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).

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The DSR switching system requires connectivity to a server running the DSView Server software. DSView software allows a user to view and control target devices (one at a time) attached to the DSR switching system. For more information on the DSView software, see the DSView Installer/User Guide.

The DSR switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between operators and target devices attached to the DSR switch over a network using either an Ethernet connection or a modem connection.

The DSR switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network, or even a

1000BaseT network.

The DSR switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem.

Installation Overview

The general procedure for setting up and installing the DSR switch is as follows:

•Unpack the DSR switch and verify that all components are present and in good condition. See the Getting Started section in this chapter.

•Make all hardware connections between the power source, DSR switch, target devices, optional SPC device, the Ethernet and the optional modem connection. See the Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware section.

•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.

•Use the DSView Server software to configure the DSR switch. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions.

•Make the appropriate mouse setting adjustments. See the Adjusting mouse settings on target devices section.

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The following diagram illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR switch.

Power

Cord

DSR 1030 Switch

SPC

Power Control

Device

Ethernet

Modem

SPC Port

Connection

Analog User

Servers 1-16

* To open a virtual media session with a server, the server must first be connected to the switch using a virtual media capable DSRIQ module (USB2 or USB2L).

Telephone

Network

Digital User

Ports

1-16

CAT 5

Cable

DSRIQ Modules PS/2, USB*, Sun and serial adaptors are available.

Figure 2.1: Basic DSR Switch Configuration

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Setting up your network

The DSR switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the switch and the target devices. The DSR 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.

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.

Supplied with the DSR switch

•Local country power cord

•Rack mounting brackets

•Null modem cable

•DSR Installer/User Guide (this manual)

•DSR Quick Installation Guide

Additional items needed

•One DSRIQ module per target server or DSRIQ-SRL module per serial device

•One CAT 5 patch cable per DSRIQ module (4-pair UTP, up to 10 meters)

•One CAT 5 patch cable for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 10 meters)

•One USB2 or USB2L DSRIQ module per target server for virtual media sessions

•DSView software

•(Optional) V.34, V.90 or V.92-compatible modem and cables

•(Optional) SPC power control device

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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:

1.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. Plug one end into the power socket on the rear of the DSR switch. Plug the other end into an appropriate AC wall outlet.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

-Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

-Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

-Disconnect the power from the switch by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the appliance.

2.Plug your VGA monitor and either PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse cables into the appropriately labeled DSR switch ports. You must install both a keyboard and mouse on the local ports or the keyboard will not initialize properly.

3.Choose an available numbered port on the rear of your DSR switch. Plug one end of a CAT 5 patch cable (4-pair, up to 10 meters) into the selected port and plug the other end into the RJ-45 connector of a DSRIQ module.

4.Plug the DSRIQ module into the appropriate ports on the back of the target server. Repeat this procedure for all servers that are to be connected to the DSR switch. See To connect a DSRIQ module to a server and To connect a DSRIQ module to a serial device for

more information.

5.Plug a CAT 5 patch cable from your Ethernet network into the LAN port on the back of your DSR switch. Network users will access the DSR switch through this port.

6.(Optional) The DSR switch may also be accessed using a ITU V.92, V.90 or V.34-compatible modem. Plug one end of the 9-pin serial cable into the MODEM port on the back of your DSR switch. Plug the other end into the connector on the modem.

NOTE: Using a modem connection instead of a LAN connection will limit the performance capability of your DSR switch.

7.(Optional) Plug one end of the cable supplied with the SPC power control device into the SPC port on the DSR switch and plug the other end into an SPC device. Plug the power cords from the target servers into the SPC device power outlets. Plug the SPC device into an appropriate AC wall outlet.

8.If you will be configuring the DSR switch using the console menu interface, connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal®) to the SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR switch using the supplied null modem cable. The terminal should be set to 9600 bits per second (bps), 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

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9.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.

To connect a DSRIQ module to a server:

1.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 DSR switch.

2.Attach one end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the RJ-45 connector on the DSRIQ module. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the desired port on the back of your DSR switch.

3.Repeat this procedure for all servers you wish to attach.

NOTE: When connecting a Sun DSRIQ module, you must use a multi-sync monitor in the local port to accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync.

To connect local virtual media:

Connect the virtual media to any one of the five USB ports on the DSR switch.

NOTE: For all virtual media sessions, you must use a USB2 or USB2L DSRIQ module.

To connect a DSRIQ module to a serial device:

1.Attach the DSRIQ-SRL module 9-pin serial connector to the serial port of the device to be connected to your DSR switch.

2.Attach one end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the RJ-45 connector on the DSRIQ-SRL module. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the desired port on the back of your

DSR switch.

NOTE: The DSRIQ-SRL module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation.

3.Connect the power supply to the power connector on your DSRIQ-SRL module. The cable expander can be used to power up to four DSRIQ-SRL modules from a single power supply.

4.Connect the DSRIQ-SRL module power supply to an appropriate AC wall outlet. Power up your serial device. See Appendix C for more information on DSRIQ-SRL modules.

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Verifying the Connections

DSR switch

The front panel of the DSR 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. The lower amber/green LED, labeled 100/ 1000, will indicate that you are communicating at the 100 Mbps rate (amber) or the 1000 Mbps rate (green) when using an Ethernet connection.

Additionally, there are two LEDs above each port number on the front of your DSR switch to indicate the target device status: one green and one amber. The green LED will illuminate when the attached target device is powered. The amber LED will illuminate when that port is selected.

DSRIQ modules

PS/2, Sun, USB, USB2 and USB2L DSRIQ modules are available for attaching servers to your DSR switch. Connect virtual media to a workstation using USB2 and USB2L DSRIQ modules.

The DSRIQ-SRL serial module is used to connect serial devices to your DSR switch and features two green LEDs: a POWER LED and a STATUS LED. The POWER LED indicates that the attached DSRIQ-SRL is powered. The STATUS LED indicates that a valid selection has been made to a DSR switch. The DSRIQ-SRL module prevents a serial break from the attached device if the module loses power. However, a user can generate a serial break with the attached device by pressing Alt-B after accessing the Terminal Applications menu.

Configuring DSView Software and Adjusting Mouse Settings

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 the target mouse speed and turn off acceleration. For machines running Microsoft® Windows® (Windows NT®, 2000, XP and Server 2003), use the default PS/2 mouse driver.

NOTE: For the various versions of Windows, mouse motion and acceleration are set in different places within the Mouse Control Panel applet. If you don’t find the motion or acceleration options as described in the following procedures, check the other tabs on the Mouse Control Panel applet.

To adjust mouse settings on Windows NT (using default drivers):

1.From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear.

2.Click on the Motion tab.

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3.Set the Pointer speed to Slow. This will also need to be done for any NT user account that will be accessing the NT system through the DSR switch.

4.Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync.

5.Click OK.

6.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):

1.From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear.

2.Click on the Motion tab.

3.Set Speed to the default of 50% (the sixth tick mark from the left).

4.Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync.

5.Click OK.

6.Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.

To adjust mouse settings on Windows XP or Server 2003 (using default drivers):

1.From the Desktop, select Start - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear.

2.Click on the Pointer Options tab.

3.Set Speed to the default of 50% (the sixth tick mark from the left).

4.Uncheck the Enhance pointer precision checkbox.

5.Click OK.

6.Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.

To adjust mouse settings using IntelliPoint® drivers:

1.From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear.

2.Click on the Pointer Options tab.

3.Set the speed setting to the default, which is the midpoint of the Pointer Speed slider (five tick marks on each side of the slider).

4.Click Advanced. The Advanced Pointer Speed dialog box will appear.

5.Uncheck the Enhanced pointer precision checkbox, then click OK to close the dialog box.

6.Click OK to close the Mouse Properties dialog box.

7.Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.

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To adjust mouse settings using Red Hat® Linux® drivers:

1.From the Desktop Controls, select the mouse settings.

2.Set acceleration to the center position of the slider (the fourth tick mark from the left) and apply the changes.

NOTE: If you are using an older version of Red Hat Linux software with a numerical slider, set mouse acceleration to 1.0 and apply the changes.

3.Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.

To adjust mouse settings using Sun Solaris™ drivers:

1.From the Workspace Menu, select Applications and then select Application Manager from the Applications menu. The Application Manager will appear.

2.From the Application Manager, double-click Desktop_Controls. The Application Manager - Desktop_Controls will appear.

3.From the Application Manager - Desktop_Controls, double-click Mouse Style Manager. The Mouse Style Manager dialog box will appear.

4.Set Acceleration to 1.0 for mouse sync.

5.Click OK.

6.In the DSView software remote session window, select Video - Scaling - Auto Scale.

7.In the DSView software remote session window, select Mouse - Scale. The Mouse Scaling dialog box will appear.

8.In the Scaling Type area, select Normal, then click OK.

9.Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.

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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. Targets can be identified by customizable names.

Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers

Use the Main dialog box to view, configure and control target devices in the DSR switching system. You may view the target devices by name, port or by the unique Electronic ID (EID) embedded in each DSRIQ module. You will see an OSCAR interface generated port list by default when you first launch the OSCAR interface.

The Port column indicates the port to which a target device is connected.

To access the OSCAR interface Main dialog box:

Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box will appear.

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Figure 3.1: Main Dialog Box

Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions

	Button	Function
	VMedia	Set virtual media options and make virtual media connections. This option is only
		available when a KVM session is in progress.
	Log Out	Disconnect the KVM and user sessions.
	Clear	Clear all offline DSRIQ modules.
	Disconnect	Disconnect the KVM session.
	Setup	Access the Setup dialog box and configure the OSCAR interface.
	Commands	Access the Commands dialog box.

To manage a KVM session from the Main dialog box:

Click Clear to clear all offline DSRIQ modules. -or-

Click Disconnect to disconnect a KVM session. If there is an associated Locked virtual media session, it will be disconnected.

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Viewing the status of your DSR switching system

The status of target devices in your system is indicated in the far right columns of the Main dialog box. The following table describes the status symbols.

Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols

Symbol Description

(green circle) Server connected, powered up and the DSRIQ module is online.

Connected target device is powered down or is not operating properly and the DSRIQ module is offline.

Connected switch is online.

Connected switch is offline or not operating properly.

(yellow circle) The designated DSRIQ module is being upgraded. When this symbol displays, do not cycle power to the DSR switch or connected target devices and do not disconnect DSRIQ modules. Doing so may render the module permanently inoperable and require the DSRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair.

(green letter) DSRIQ module is being accessed by the indicated user channel.

(black letter) DSRIQ module is blocked by the indicated user channel. For instance, in Figure 3.1, user B is viewing Forester, but is blocking access to Acton, Barrett and Edie which are connected to the same DSRIQ module.

(blue letter) A remote virtual media connection is established to the server connected to the indicated user channel.

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.

To select target devices:

Double-click the target device name, EID or port number. -or-

If the display order of your list is by port (Port button is depressed), type the port number and press Enter.

-or-

If the display order of your list is by name or EID (Name or EID button is depressed), type the first few letters of the name of the target device, or the EID number to establish it as unique and

press Enter.

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To select the previous target device:

Press Print Screen and then Backspace. This key combination toggles you between the previous and current connections.

To disconnect from a target device:

Press Print Screen and then Alt+0 (zero). This leaves the user in a free state, with no target device selected. The status flag on your desktop displays Free.

Soft switching

Soft switching is the ability to switch target devices using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch to a target device by pressing Print Screen and then typing the first few characters of its name or number. If you have set a Screen Delay Time and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed, the OSCAR interface will not display.

To configure the OSCAR interface screen delay:

1.Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.

2.Click Setup - Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.

3.For Screen Delay Time, type the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog box is displayed after Print Screen is pressed.

4.Click OK.

To soft switch to a target device:

1.Press Print Screen. If the display order of the Main dialog is by port (Port button is depressed), type the port number and press Enter.

-or-

If the display order of the Main dialog is by name (Name button is depressed), type the first few letters of the name of the target device to establish it as unique and press Enter.

2.To switch back to the previous target device, press Print Screen then Backspace.

Navigating the OSCAR Interface

This table describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the keyboard and mouse.

Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics

This Keystroke

Does This

Print Screen

Opens the OSCAR interface. Press Print Screen twice to send the Print Screen keystroke to the currently selected DSRIQ module.

F1	Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box.

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Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (Continued)

	This Keystroke	Does This
		Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous
		one. If the Main dialog box is displayed, pressing Escape closes the OSCAR
	Escape	interface and displays a status flag if status flags are enabled. See Controlling the
		status flag in this chapter for more information. In a message box, pressing Escape
		closes the pop-up box and returns to the current dialog box.
	Alt	Opens dialog boxes, selects or checks options and executes actions when used with
		underlined or other designated letters.
	Alt+X	Closes current dialog box and returns to previous one.
	Alt+O	Selects the OK button, then returns to the previous dialog box.
	Enter	Completes a switch operation in the Main dialog box and exits the
		OSCAR interface.
		In a text box, single-clicking an entry and pressing Enter selects the text for editing
	Single-click, Enter	and enables the Left and Right Arrow keys to move the cursor. Press Enter again
		to quit the edit mode.
	Print Screen,	Toggles back to previous selection.
	Backspace
	Print Screen,	Immediately disengages user from a target device; no target device is selected.
		Status flag displays Free. (This only applies to the 0 (zero) on the keyboard and not
	Alt+0 (zero)
		the numeric keypad.)
	Print Screen, Pause	Immediately turns on Screen Saver mode and prevents access to that specific console,
		if it is password protected.
	Up/Down Arrows	Moves the cursor from line to line in lists.
	Right/Left Arrows	Moves the cursor between columns. When editing a text box, these keys move the
		cursor within the column.
	Page Up/Page Down	Pages up and down through Name and Port lists and Help pages.
	Home/End	Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list.
	Backspace	Erases characters in a text box.
	Delete	Deletes current selection in the Scan list or characters in a text box.
	Shift-Del	Deletes from the current selection to the end of the list when editing a Scan list.
	Numbers	Type from the keyboard or keypad.
	Caps Lock	Disabled. Use the Shift key to change case.
	Backspace	Erases characters in a text box.

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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. Table 3.4 outlines the function accessed using each of the buttons in the Setup dialog box (Figure 3.2).

Table 3.4: Setup Features to Configure the OSCAR Interface

Feature	Purpose
	Change the Main dialog box list sorting option by toggling between numerically by port or EID
Menu	number and alphabetically by name. Change the Screen Delay Time before the OSCAR
	interface displays after pressing Print Screen.
Flag	Change display, timing, color or location of the status flag.
Broadcast	Simultaneously send mouse movements and keystrokes to multiple target devices.
Scan	Set up a custom Scan pattern for up to 16 target devices.
Screen Saver	Set passwords to protect or restrict access or enable the screen saver.
Keyboard	Set the keyboard country code to send to Sun servers.
Devices	Identify the appropriate number of ports on an attached cascade switch.
Names	Identify target devices by unique names.

To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog box:

1.Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.

2.Click Setup. The Setup dialog box appears.

Figure 3.2: Setup Dialog Box

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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.

NOTE: If a target device is turned off, its respective DSRIQ module will not appear in the Names list.

To access the OSCAR interface Names dialog box:

1.If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box appears.

2.Click Setup - Names. The Names dialog box appears.

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 accepted until the list update is complete.

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To assign names to target devices:

1.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

2.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.

3.Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. Your selection is not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box.

4.Repeat steps 1-3 for each target device in the system.

5.Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes. -or-

Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes.

NOTE: If a DSRIQ module has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default name.

To list target devices alphabetically by name:

Press Alt+N or click Name in the Main dialog box.