Avocent DSR1030, DSR8030, DSR4030 User Manual

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DS R® 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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Installer/User Guide

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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

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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

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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CHAPTER

Product Overview

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

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).

management software and is connected to the DSR switch using an Ethernet connection.

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.

DSR Switch

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Modem

Telephone

Analog User

(OSCAR® Graphical

User Interface)

Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration

Switch

Model

DSR1030 16 1 1 1 1

DSR2030 16 2 1 1 2

DSR4030 16 4 1 1 4

DSR8030 16 8 1 1 8

Network

Number

Servers

Ethernet

DSView

Software Server

Digital User

(Computer with Internet browser)

Local

Digital

Paths

Analog

User

Virtual

Media

Sessions

Remote

Virtual

Media

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

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

Ethernet

Modem

Telephone

Network

Digital User

DSR 1030 Switch

SPC Port

Connection

SPC

Power Control

Analog User

Device

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).

Ports

1-16

CAT 5

Cable

DSRIQ Modules PS/2, USB*, Sun

and serial adaptors

are available.

Figure 2.1: Basic DSR Switch Configuration

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

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• 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 NT

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.

, 2000, XP and Server 2003), use the default PS/2 mouse driver.

Windows®

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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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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 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.

graphical

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Figure 3.1: Main Dialog Box

Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions

Button Function

VMedia

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.

Set virtual media options and make virtual media connections. This option is only available when a KVM session is in progress.

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 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:

Print Screen and then typing the first few characters of its name or

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.

-orIf 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

2. To switch back to the previous target device, press

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

F1 Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box.

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

Enter.

Print Screen then Backspace.

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

status flag

closes the pop-up box and returns to the current dialog box.

in this chapter for more information. In a message box, pressing Escape

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Controlling the

Alt

Alt+X Closes current dialog box and returns to previous one.

Alt+O Selects the

Enter

Single-click, Enter

Print Screen, Backspace

Print Screen, Alt+0 (zero)

Print Screen, Pause

Up/Down Arrows Moves the cursor from line to line in lists.

Right/Left Arrows

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.

Opens dialog boxes, selects or checks options and executes actions when used with underlined or other designated letters.

button, then returns to the previous dialog box.

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 and enables the Left and Right Arrow keys to move the cursor. Press Enter again to quit the edit mode.

Toggles back to previous selection.

Immediately disengages user from a target device; no target device is selected. Status flag displays the numeric keypad.)

Immediately turns on Screen Saver mode and prevents access to that specific console, if it is password protected.

Moves the cursor between columns. When editing a text box, these keys move the cursor within the column.

Free

. (This only applies to the 0 (zero) on the keyboard and not

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

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.

Change the Main dialog box list sorting option by toggling between numerically by port or EID number and alphabetically by name. Change the Screen Delay Time before the OSCAR interface displays after pressing Print Screen.

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.

-orClick X or press

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

Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes.

To list target devices alphabetically by name:

Press

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

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Assigning device types

While the DSR switch automatically discovers attached cascade switches, you will need to specify the number of ports on the cascade switch through the Devices dialog box. You will see an Sw-4, Sw-6, Sw-8, Sw-16 or Sw-24 appear in the Type category for the cascade switch. Select the switch from the list and the Modify button appears, allowing you to assign to the switch the appropriate number of ports.

To access the OSCAR interface Devices dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

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

NOTE: The Modify button will only be available if a configurable switch is selected.

Figure 3.5: Devices Dialog Box

When the DSR switch discovers a cascade switch, you will notice the numbering format change from a 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.

To assign a device type:

1. In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number.

2. Click Modify. The Device Modify dialog box appears.

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Figure 3.6: Device Modify Dialog Box

3. Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click OK.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each port requiring a device type to be assigned.

5. Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings.

NOTE: Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click dialog box.

in the Devices

Changing the display behavior

Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of target devices and set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface. The display order setting alters how target devices will display in several dialog boxes, including Main, Devices and Broadcast.

To access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog box:

1. Press

2. Click Setup - Menu in the Main dialog box. The Menu dialog box appears.

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

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Figure 3.7: Menu Dialog Box

To choose the display order of target devices:

1. Select Name to display target devices alphabetically by name.

-orSelect EID to display target devices numerically by EID number.

-orSelect Port to display target devices numerically by port number.

2. Click OK.

Depending on the display method selected, the corresponding button will be depressed in the Main dialog box.

To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface:

1. Type in the number of seconds (0-9) to delay the OSCAR display after you press

Print Screen. Entering 0 will instantly launch the OSCAR interface with no delay.

2. Click OK.

Setting a Screen Delay Time allows you to complete a soft switch without the OSCAR interface displaying. To perform a soft switch, see Soft switching in this chapter.

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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.

Table 3.5: OSCAR Interface Status Flags

Flag Description

Flag type by name

Flag type by EID number

Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems

Flag indicating that Broadcast mode is enabled

To access the OSCAR interface Flag dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

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

Figure 3.8: Flag Dialog Box

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To determine how the status flag is displayed:

1. Select Name or EID to determine what information will be displayed.

2. Select Displayed to show the flag all the time or select Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after switching.

3. Select a flag color under Display Color. The following flag colors are available:

• Flag 1 - Grey flag with black text

• Flag 2 - White flag with red text

• Flag 3 - White flag with blue text

• Flag 4 - White flag with violet text

4. In Display Mode, select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop through the flag.

5. To position the status flag on the desktop:

a. Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen.

Figure 3.9: Position Flag

b. Left-click on the title bar and drag to the desired location.

c. Right-click to return to the Flag dialog box.

NOTE: Changes made to the flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box.

6. Click OK to save settings.

-orClick X to exit without saving changes.

Broadcasting to target devices

The local user can simultaneously control multiple target devices in a system to ensure that all selected target devices receive identical input. You can choose to broadcast keystrokes and/or mouse movements independently.

NOTE: You can broadcast to as many as eight target devices at a time, one target device per port.

To access the OSCAR interface Broadcast dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

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

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

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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. While the switch attempts to send keystrokes to the selected target devices simultaneously, some target devices may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission.

Broadcasting Mouse Movements - For the mouse to work accurately, all systems must have identical mouse drivers, desktops (such as identically placed icons) and video resolutions. In addition, the mouse must be in exactly the same place on all screens. Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve, broadcasting mouse movements to multiple systems may have unpredictable results.

To broadcast to selected target devices:

1. From the Broadcast dialog box, select the mouse and/or keyboard checkboxes for the target devices that are to receive the Broadcast commands.

-orPress the select the keyboard checkbox and/or

Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target device. Then press Alt+K to

Alt+M to select the mouse checkbox. Repeat for

additional target devices.

2. Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box. Click X or press

Escape to

return to the Main dialog box.

3. Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.

4. Click the Broadcast Enable checkbox to activate Broadcasting.

5. From the user station, type the information and/or perform the mouse movements you wish to broadcast.

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To turn Broadcasting off:

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. The scanning order is determined by placement of the target device in the list. The list is always shown in scanning order. You can, however, choose to display the target device’s name or EID number by pressing the appropriate button.

NOTE: Scanning is only available to the local user.

To add target devices to the Scan list:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

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

Figure 3.11: Scan Dialog Box

3. Determine the order within the list to add the target device. If there are no target devices in the Scan list, your cursor will appear in a blank line at the top of the list.

-orTo add a target device to the end of the list, place your cursor in the last target device entry and press the

Down Arrow key.

-orTo add a target device within an existing list, place your cursor in the line below where you want to insert a new target device and press

Insert.

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4. 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.

-orPress the following keyboard commands in the Name, Port or Time column to move through the list of target devices available to scan.

a. Press

b. Press

c. Press

d. Press

Alt+Down Arrow to move the cursor down through the list of target devices.

Alt+Up Arrow to move the cursor up through the list of target devices.

Alt+Home to move the cursor to the first target device in the list.

Alt+End to move the cursor to the last target device in the list.

5. In the Time column, type the number of seconds (from 3-255) of desired time before the scan moves to the next target device in the sequence.

6. Move the cursor to the next line or press remaining target devices to be included in the scan pattern.

7. Click OK.

To remove a target device from the Scan list:

1. In the Scan dialog box, click the target device to be removed.

2. Press

Delete.

-orPress

Shift+Delete to remove the selected target device and all entries below it.

3. Click OK.

Down Arrow and repeat steps 2-5 for each of the

To start the Scan mode:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2. Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.

Figure 3.12: Commands Dialog Box

3. Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box.

4. Click X to close the Commands dialog box.

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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.

-or-

Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR interface is not open. Scanning will stop at the currently selected target device.

-or-

If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

a. Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.

b. Clear Scan Enable.

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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. You will then need to log in to continue.

To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2. Click Setup - Screen Saver. The Screen Saver dialog box appears.

Figure 3.13: Screen Saver Dialog Box

To set the Screen Saver options:

NOTE: The Screen Saver password is set within the DSView software. For more information, see the DSView

Installer/User Guide.

1. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1-99) to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature.

2. For Mode, select Energy if your monitor is E

NERGY STAR

compliant; otherwise

select Screen.

CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with ENERGY STAR®.

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3. (Optional) Click Te st to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box.

4. Click OK.

To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port:

1. Press any key or move the mouse.

2. If Screen Saver security was turned on in the DSView software, you will see a login screen. Enter your username and password and then click OK. If you do not know your username and password, see the DSView Server software administrator.

3. The Main dialog box appears and any previous target device connection will be restored.

To immediately turn on the screen saver:

Press

Print Screen, then press Pause. This command only works when the user is connected to a

target device.

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. Codes are then stored in the DSRIQ module.

Issues may arise when you use the US keyboard country code with a keyboard of another country. For example, the keyboard. Sun servers will interpret pressing the when the US keyboard country code is used.

The Keyboard dialog box enables you to send a different keyboard country code than the default US setting. The specified country code is sent to all target devices attached to the DSR switches when they are powered up or rebooted and the new code is stored in the DSRIQ module.

Z key on a US keyboard is in the same location as the Y key on a German

Y key on a German keyboard as pressing the Z key

NOTE: If a DSRIQ module is moved to a different target device, the keyboard country code will need to be reset.

See Appendix F for information on emulating certain Sun keys using a PS/2 keyboard and special considerations for Japanese and Korean Sun USB keyboards.

NOTE: Only local users can view or change keyboard country code settings.

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To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

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

Figure 3.14: Keyboard Dialog Box

3. Select a country code and click OK.

4. Reboot the Sun servers. After rebooting, each Sun server will request the country code setting stored in the DSRIQ module.

NOTE: If you wish to reboot the target devices by power-cycling them, you must wait 90 seconds before rebooting. A soft reboot may be performed without waiting 90 seconds.

Setting Virtual Media Options

You can determine the behavior of the DSR switch during a virtual media session using the options provided in the Virtual Media dialog box. Table 3.6 outlines the options that can be set for virtual media sessions.

Table 3.6: Virtual Media Options

Function Purpose

Appliance

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Locked

Select Local Mapping Options

Reserve

CD ROM

Mass Storage

Write Access

Synchronizes the KVM and virtual media sessions so that when a user disconnects a KVM connection, the virtual media connection to that server is also disconnected. A local user attempting to switch to a different server is also disconnected.

Ensures that a virtual media connection can only be accessed with your username and that no other user can create a KVM connection to that server. When the associated KVM session is disconnected, the virtual media session may be disconnected according to the Locked setting in the Virtual Media dialog box.

Allows virtual media sessions to the first detected CD-ROM drive. Enable this checkbox to establish a virtual media CD-ROM connection to a server. Disable to end a virtual media CD-ROM connection to a server.

Allows virtual media sessions to the first detected mass storage drive. Enable this checkbox to establish a virtual media mass storage connection to a server. Disable to end a virtual media mass storage connection to a server.

Allows a target server to write data to the virtual media during a virtual media session. Read access is always allowed during a virtual media session.

To set virtual media options:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box appears.

2. Click Setup - VM. The Virtual Media dialog box appears.

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Figure 3.15: Virtual Media Dialog Box

3. Click to enable or disable each of the options. For information about individual settings, see Table 3.6.

4. Click OK to accept the options you have selected and return to the Setup dialog box.

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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 3.7: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Device(s)

Feature Purpose

Broadcast Enable

Scan Enable

User Status View and disconnect users.

Begin broadcasting to your target devices. Configure a target device list for broadcasting under the Setup dialog box.

Begin scanning your target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the Setup dialog box.

Display Versions

Reset PS/2 Re-establish operation of PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

View version information for the DSR switch as well as view and upgrade firmware for individual DSRIQ modules.

To access the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box:

1. Press

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

2. Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.

Figure 3.16: Commands Dialog Box

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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. If there is no user currently connected to a channel, the user field will be blank and the Server Name field will display Free.

To view current user connections:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2. Click Commands - User Status. The User Status dialog box appears.

Figure 3.17: User Status Dialog Box

To disconnect a user:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2. Click Commands - User Status. The User Status dialog box appears.

3. Click the letter corresponding to the user to disconnect. The Disconnect dialog box will appear.

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Figure 3.18: Disconnect Dialog Box

4. Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog box.

-orClick X or press

Escape to exit the dialog box without disconnecting a user.

NOTE: If the User Status list has changed since it was last displayed, the mouse cursor will turn into an

hourglass as the list is automatically updated. No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete.

Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse

NOTE: This function is for Microsoft Windows-based computers only. Resetting the PS/2 on a target device

running any other operating system may require that you reboot that target device.

If your PS/2 keyboard or mouse locks up, you may be able to re-establish operation of these peripherals by issuing a 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 D SR switch. With communication reestablished between the target device and the DSR switch, functionality is restored to the user.

To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

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2. Click Commands - Reset PS/2. A message box displays requesting that you confirm the reset. Click OK.

a. A message appears indicating that the mouse and keyboard have been reset.

b. Click X to close the message box.

-orClick X or press

Escape to exit without sending a Reset command to the PS/2 mouse

and keyboard.

Displaying version information

The OSCAR interface enables you to display the version number of the switch firmware and any auxiliary devices connected to the switch. This information facilitates system troubleshooting and support. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current.

To display version information:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2. Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears. The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the DSR switch.

Figure 3.19: Version Dialog Box

3. Click DSRIQ to view individual DSRIQ module version information. The DSRIQ Selection dialog box appears.

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Figure 3.20: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box

4. Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the Ver si on button. The DSRIQ Version dialog box appears. For more information on loading firmware, see Appendix A.

Figure 3.21: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box

5. Click X to close the DSRIQ Version dialog box.

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CHAPTER

Terminal Operations

The Console Menu

Each DSR switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface accessed through the SETUP port on the back of the switch. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or 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.

Network Configuration

To configure network settings using the Console menu:

1. When you power up your DSR switch, the switch initializes for approximately one minute. After it completes initialization, press any key on the terminal or on the PC running the 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.

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Figure 4.1: Console Main Menu

2. The Console Main menu displays. Type 1 and press Enter for the Network Configuration option. The Network Configuration menu displays.

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Figure 4.2: Network Configuration Menu

3. Type 1 and press Enter to set your network speed. When possible, you should set your connection manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature. After you press

Enter, you

will be returned to the Network Configuration menu.

4. Type

2 and press Enter to specify whether you are using a static or Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol (DHCP) address. A static IP address may be used to provide a userdefined IP address, netmask and default gateway for the DSR switch. Avocent recommends using a static IP address for ease of configuration. DHCP is a protocol that automates the configuration of TCP/IP-enabled computers. When DHCP is selected, the IP Address, Netmask and Default Gateway settings are automatically assigned to the DSR switch and may not be modified by a 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 to finish the configuration of your DSR switch with an IP address, netmask, default gateway and ping response.

6. Type

0 (zero) and press Enter to return to the Console Main menu.

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Other Console Main Menu Options

Besides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of the DSR switch features the following menu items: Security Configuration, Firmware Management, Enable Debug Messages, 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 software server is unavailable.

The Security Configuration menu contains the following options:

• Local User Accounts: Add, edit or delete users to/from the DSR switch database.

• Console Password: Enable or disable using security for the console (access requires an Admin account).

• Reset Certificates: Reset the certificate used by the DSView software system.

• Secure Mode: Enable or disable the DSView software Secure mode.

Local User Accounts

NOTE: When you use the options to add, edit or delete a user, a list of existing users will appear. You may enter N to display the next page of users in the database or enter P to go back to the previous page of users.

To add a user to the DSR switch database:

1. Type

2. Type

2 and press Enter to access the Security Configuration menu option.

1 and press Enter to access the Local User Accounts menu option. A list of users already

within the database will appear.

3. Type

4. You will be prompted to enter the username to add. Type a username and press

5. You will be prompted to type a password for the user. Type a password and press

6. You will be prompted to re-type the password. Type the password again and press

7. Enter

Enter.

0 (zero) to exit.

To rename a user in the DSR switch database:

1. From the Console Main menu, type

2 and press Enter to access the Security Configuration

menu option.

2. Type

1 and press Enter to access the Local User Accounts menu option. A list of users already

within the database will appear.

3. Type

4. You will be prompted to enter the number of the user you wish to rename. Type the user’s number then press

5. Type a new username and press

Enter.

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6. Enter the password for the user, then re-enter the password to confirm it.

7. Enter

0 (zero) to exit.

To remove a user from the DSR switch database:

1. From the Console Main menu, type

2 and press Enter to access the Security Configuration

menu option.

2. Type

1 and press Enter to access the Local User Accounts menu option. A list of users already

within the database will appear.

3. Type

4. You will be prompted to enter the number of the user you wish to delete. Type the user’s number then press

5. You will be prompted to confirm deletion of the user from the DSR switch database. Type and press

6. Enter

Enter to remove the user.

0 (zero) to exit.

Enter.

Console Password

If this is enabled, access to the switch’s Console Main menu will require the user to log in.

Reset Certificates

This menu option enables you to clear the certificate sent by the DSView software to the DSR switch.

When a DSR switch is added to a server running DSView software, a certificate is downloaded from that server to the DSR switch automatically. That certificate is replicated across all servers running DSView software operating in a predefined system. Thereafter, any of the servers in that system will be able to communicate with the DSR switch.

If the server running DSView software cannot contact the DSR switch to add the certificate, an error message is displayed and the DSR switch is not added to the database.

Secure Mode

The DSR switch operates in one of two modes: Security disabled or Security enabled.

In Security disabled mode, the DSR switch allows any server running DSView software to communicate with it.

In Security enabled mode, an initial server running DSView software is allowed to download a certificate to the switch. 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.

When the DSR switch is removed from the DSView software database, the certificate is removed from the DSR switch. This enables you to move the DSR switch from one certificate

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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.

Firmware Management

This menu contains the FLASH Download selection. For more information, see Appendix A.

Enable Debug Messages

This menu option turns on console status messages. Because this can significantly reduce performance, you should only enable debug messages when instructed to do so by Avocent Technical Support. When you are finished viewing the messages, press any key to exit this mode.

Restore Factory Defaults

This menu option will restore all switch options to the default settings.

Reset Appliance

This menu option allows you to execute a soft reset of the DSR switch.

Exit

This menu selection will return you to the ready prompt. If the Console menu interface password is enabled, you must exit the Console Main menu so that the next user will be prompted with the Username and Password login screen.

APPENDICES

Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades

The DSR switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with the latest firmware available. This update can be performed using the DSView software or using a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server.

After the FLASH memory is reprogrammed with the upgrade, the DSR switch performs a soft reset, which terminates all DSRIQ module sessions. A target device experiencing a DSRIQ module firmware update may not display, or may display as disconnected. The target device will appear normally when the FLASH update is completed.

NOTE: During an upgrade, the DSRIQ module status indicator in the OSCAR interface Main dialog box is yellow.

CAUTION: Disconnecting a DSRIQ module during a firmware update or cycling power to the target device will

render the module inoperable and require the DSRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair.

To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the DSView software:

The preferred method for updating the firmware is to use the DSView software. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions.

To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the Console menu interface:

NOTE: If you do not have a TFTP server, you can find several shareware and freeware programs on the Internet

that you can download and install.

1. Visit http://www.avocent.com/support and download the latest FLASH firmware from Avocent. Save the FLASH upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server.

2. 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 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control.

3. If the DSR switch is not on, turn it on now. After approximately one minute, press any key to access the Console Main menu.

4. The Console Main menu displays. Select the Firmware Management option.

NOTE: The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management menu.

5. Type 1 and press Enter to access FLASH Download.

6. Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press

Enter.

7. Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent web site.

8. Confirm the TFTP download by typing a

y or yes and pressing Enter.

9. The DSR switch will verify that the file you downloaded is valid. Next, you will be prompted to confirm the upgrade. Type a

y or yes and press Enter to confirm.

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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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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.

Before you begin

The following actions should be performed before using the DSR Remote Operations software:

• Ensure that the DSR switch is configured. See Chapter 2 for more information.

• Ensure that DSR switch users have been added to the DSR switch internal database. If the DSView Server software is not available, the switch database is used for authentication. If neither are available, authentication cannot be performed for the DSR switch. See Chapter 4 for more information.

• Ensure that an external modem is attached to the DSR switch MODEM port. The modem should have auto-answer turned off (typically a modem’s default setting).

• Ensure that your client PC contains dial-up software and that the software is configured properly. See your operating system documentation for more information.

Establishing a DSR Remote Operations software connection

This is explained in detail in the DSView Installer/User Guide.

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Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules

The DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100-capable devices to be viewed from the DSR switch local port or by using the DSView software. The actual serial data is not accessed, but is merely displayed. 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.

DSRIQ-SRL module modes

The following modes can be accessed from the DSRIQ-SRL module:

• On-Line: This mode enables you to send and receive serial data.

• Configuration: This mode enables you to specify DSR switch communication parameters, the appearance of the Terminal Applications menu and key combinations for specific actions and macros.

• History: This mode enables you to review serial data.

Configuring the DSRIQ-SRL module

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

Pressing Ctrl-F8 will activate the Configuration screen of the DSRIQ module’s Terminal Applications menu, which enables you to configure your DSRIQ-SRL module.

NOTE: When any Terminal Applications menu is active, pressing Enter saves changes and returns you to the previous screen. Pressing Escape returns you to the previous screen without saving changes.

Within the Terminal Applications menu’s Configuration screen, you can modify the following options:

• Baud Rate: This option allows you to specify the serial port communications speed. Available options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19,200, 34,800, 57,600 or 115,200 bps. The default value is 9600.

• Parity: This option allows you to specify the serial port’s communications parity. Available options are EVEN, ODD or NONE. The default value is NONE.

• Flow Control: This option allows you to specify the type of serial flow control. Available options are NONE, XOn/XOff (software) and RTS/CTS (hardware). The default value is NONE. If you select a bps rate of 115,200, the only available flow control is RTS/CTS (hardware).

• DSR/CD Mode: This option allows you to control how the DSR switch and CD lines operate. Available options are Always on and Toggle. When in Toggle mode, DSR and CD lines are turned off for one-half second and then turned on each time a module is selected or deselected. The default value is Always on.

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• Enter Sends: This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter is 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.

• Received: This option enables you to specify how the module translates a received

Enter

character. Available options are <CR> (Enter) or <CR><LF> (Enter-Linefeed).

• Background: This option changes the screen’s background color. The currently-selected color displays in the option line as it is changed. Available colors are Black, Light Grey, Yellow, Green, Teal, Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon and Brown. The default color is Black. This value cannot be identical to the Normal Text or Bold Text value.

• Normal Text: This option changes the screen’s normal text color. The currently-selected color displays in the option line as it is changed. Available colors are Grey, Light Grey, Yellow, Green, Teal, Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon and Brown. The default color is Grey. This value cannot be identical to the Bold Text or Background value.

• Bold Text: This option changes the screen’s bold text color. The currently-selected color displays in the option line as it is changed. Available colors are White, Yellow, Green, Teal, Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon, Brown and Light Grey. The default color is White. This value cannot be identical to the Normal Text or Background value.

• Screen Size: This option allows you to specify the screen’s text width size. Available values are widths of 80 columns or 132 columns. The length for both widths is 26 lines.

The following Terminal Application menu’s Configuration screen options enable you to define the function keys that will perform a selected action. To specify a new function key, press and hold the

Ctrl key, then press the function key that you want to associate with the action. For example, if you

want to change the Configuration (Config) Key Sequences option from <CTRL-F8> to <CTRL-F7>, press and hold the

Ctrl key and then press F7.

• Config Key Sequences: This option allows you to define the key combination that causes the Terminal Application menu’s Configuration screen to appear. The default key sequence is

Ctrl-

• On-Line Key Sequence: This option allows you to define the key sequence that displays the On-Line mode. The default key sequence is

Ctrl-F10.

• Help Key Sequence: This option allows you to define the key combination that displays the Help System screen. The default key sequence is

Ctrl-F1.

• History Key Sequence: This option allows you to define the key combination that enables History mode. The default key sequence is

Ctrl-F9.

• Clear History Key Sequence: This option allows you to define the key combination that clears the history buffer while in History mode. The default key sequence is

Ctrl-F11.

• Break Key Sequence: This option allows you to configure the key combination that generates a break condition. The default key sequence is

Alt-B.

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To configure a DSRIQ-SRL module:

1. Press

2. Select a parameter to change. You can navigate the Configuration Screen using the

3. Modify the selected value using the

Ctrl-F8. The Configuration Screen will appear.

and

Down Arrow keys.

Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys.

Up Arrow

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to modify additional values.

5. Press

Enter to save your changes and exit the Configuration Screen.

-orPress

Escape to exit the Configuration Screen without saving the changes.

Creating a DSRIQ-SRL module macro

Pressing the Page Down key when the Terminal Applications menu’s Configuration screen is displayed will provide access to the Macro Configuration screen. The DSRIQ-SRL module can be configured with up to 10 macros. Each macro can be up to 128 characters in length.

To create a macro:

1. Select the DSRIQ-SRL module you wish to configure and press Terminal Applications menu’s Configuration screen.

2. When the Terminal Applications menu appears, press

Page Down to view the Macro Configuration

screen. The Macro Configuration screen shows the 10 available macros and the associated key sequences, if any, for each.

3. Using the

Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys, scroll to an available macro number and highlight

the listed keystroke sequence. Type the new macro keystroke sequence over the default. Any combination of

Ctrl or Alt and a single key may be used. When you have finished entering the

keystroke sequence that will activate the new macro, press the

4. On the line below the macro keystroke sequence you just entered, type the keystroke sequence that you wish the macro to perform.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to configure additional macros.

6. When finished, press

Enter to return to the previous screen.

Ctrl-F8 to activate the

Down Arrow key.

Using History mode

History mode allows you to examine the contents of the history buffer, which contains the events that have occurred.

The DSRIQ-SRL module maintains a buffer containing 240 lines minimum, or 10 screens, of output. When the history buffer is full, it will add new lines at the bottom of the buffer and delete the oldest lines at the top of the buffer.

NOTE: The Config Key Sequence, On-Line Key Sequence and Clear History Key Sequence used in the following procedure are the default values. These key combinations can be changed using the Terminal Applications menu.

To use History mode:

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1. Press

Ctrl-F9. The mode will display as History.

2. Press one of the following key combinations to perform the indicated action:

•

Home: Move to the top of the buffer.

•

End: Move to the bottom of the buffer.

•

Page Up: Move up one buffer page.

•

Page Down: Move down one buffer page.

•

Up Arrow: Move up one buffer line.

•

Down Arrow: Move down one buffer line.

•

Ctrl-F8: Enters Configuration mode. The Configuration screen will appear.

•

Ctrl-F9: While in Configuration mode, return to the previous screen with History

mode enabled.

•

Ctrl-F10: While in Configuration mode, return to the previous screen with On-Line

mode enabled.

•

Ctrl-F11: Clears the history buffer. If you choose this option, a warning screen will appear.

Press

Enter to delete the history buffer, or Escape to cancel the action. The previous

screen will reappear.

3. When finished, press

Ctrl-F10 to exit History mode and return to On-Line mode.

DSRIQ-SRL module pinouts

Table C.1: DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts

DB9-F Pin

Host Signal Name/Description

Signal Flow

SRL Signal Name/Description

1 DCD - Data Carrier Detect Out of SRL DTR - Data Terminal Ready

2 RXD - Receive Data Out of SRL TXD - Transmit Data

3 TXD - Transmit Data In to SRL RXD - Receive Data

4 DTR - Data Terminal Ready In to SRL DSR - Data Set Ready

5 GND - Signal Ground N/A GND - Signal Ground

6 DSR - Data Set Ready Out of SRL DTR - Data Terminal Ready

7 RTS - Request to Send In to SRL CTS - Clear to Send

8 CTS - Clear to Send Out of SRL RTS - Request to Send

9 N/C - Not Connected N/A N/C - Not Connected

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Appendix D: UTP Cabling

The following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of connection media. The performance of a DSR switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly installed or maintained cabling can diminish DSR system performance.

NOTE: This appendix is for information purposes only. Please consult with your local code officials and/or cabling consultants prior to any installation.

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. The twisting of the pairs gives this cable some immunity from the infiltration of unwanted interference. CAT 5 cable is generally used for networks running at 10 or 100 Mbps.

• CAT 5E (enhanced) cable has the same characteristics as CAT 5, but is manufactured to somewhat more stringent standards.

• CAT 6 cable is manufactured to tighter requirements than CAT 5E cable. CAT 6 has higher measured frequency ranges and significantly better performance requirements than CAT 5E cable at the same frequencies.

Wiring standards

There are two supported wiring standards for 8-conductor (4-pair) RJ-45 terminated UTP cable: EIA/TIA 568A and B. These standards apply to installations utilizing CAT 5, 5E and 6 cable specifications. The DSR switching system supports either of these wiring standards. Please refer to the following table for details.

Table D.1: UTP Wiring Standards

Pin EIA/TIA 568A EIA/TIA 568B

1 white/green white/orange

2 green orange

3 white/orange white/green

4 blue blue

5 white/blue white/blue

6 orange green

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Table D.1: UTP Wiring Standards (Continued)

Pin EIA/TIA 568A EIA/TIA 568B

7 white/brown white/brown

8 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:

• Keep all CAT 5 runs to a maximum of 10 meters each.

• Maintain the twists of the pairs all the way to the point of termination, or no more that one-half inch untwisted. Do not skin off more than one inch of jacket while terminating.

• If bending the cable is necessary, make it gradual with no bend sharper than a one inch radius. Allowing the cable to be sharply bent or kinked can permanently damage the cable’s interior.

• Dress the cables neatly with cable ties, using low to moderate pressure. Do not over tighten ties.

• Cross-connect cables where necessary, using rated punch blocks, patch panels and components. Do not splice or bridge cable at any point.

• Keep CAT 5 cable as far away as possible from potential sources of EMI, such as electrical cables, transformers and light fixtures. Do not tie cables to electrical conduits or lay cables on electrical fixtures.

• Always test every installed segment with a cable tester. “Toning” alone is not an acceptable test.

• Always install jacks so as to prevent dust and other contaminants from settling on the contacts. The contacts of the jack should face up on the flush mounted plates, or left/right/down on surface mount boxes.

• Always leave extra slack on the cables, neatly coiled in the ceiling or nearest concealed location. Leave at least five feet at the work outlet side and 10 feet at the patch panel side.

• Choose either 568A or 568B wiring standard before beginning. Wire all jacks and patch panels for the same wiring scheme. Don’t mix 568A and 568B wiring in the same installation.

• Always obey all local and national fire and building codes. Be sure to firestop all cables that penetrate a firewall. Use plenum rated cable where it is required.

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Appendix E: Technical Specifications

Table E.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications

Server Ports

Number 16 (DSR1030/2030/4030/8030 switches)

Types

Connectors RJ-45

Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical

Plug and Play DDC2B

Video Resolution

Supported Cabling 4-pair UTP CAT 5 or CAT 6, 10 meters maximum length

SETUP Port

Number 1

Type Serial RS-232 Null Modem Cable

Connector DB9 Male

Network Connection

Number 1

Type Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 2002 Edition - 10BaseT, 100BaseT, 1000BaseT

Connector RJ-45

DSRIQ-PS/2, DSRIQ-USB, DSRIQ-USB2, DSRIQ-USB2L, DSRIQ-VSN (Sun VGA), DSRIQ-WSN (Sun 13W3) and DSRIQ-SRL modules

640 x 480 @ 60 Hz (Local Port and Remote Port Minimum) 800 x 600 @ 75 Hz 960 x 700 @ 75 Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz (Remote Port Maximum using a DSRIQ module)

Local Port

Number 1

Type PS/2 and VGA

Connectors PS/2 MiniDIN and 15-pin D-Sub

MODEM Port

Number 1

Type Serial RS-232

Connectors DB9 Male

Table E.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications (Continued)

SPC Device Port

Number 1

Typ e RJ-4 5

USB Device Port

Number 5

Type USB 2.0

Dimensions

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Height x Width x Depth

Weight 7.3 lbs (3.31 kg) without cables

Power Supply

AC-input Power 40 W maximum

AC-input Range 100 - 240 VAC

AC-input Current Rating 0.5 A

AC-input Cable

AC Frequency 50 - 60 Hz autosensing

Ambient Atmospheric Condition Ratings

Temperature

Humidity 10 - 95% noncondensing

Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings

1.72 x 17.00 x 10.98 in; 1U form factor (4.37 x 43.18 x 27.98 cm)

18 AWG three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320 receptacle on the power supply end and a country-dependent plug on the power resource end

32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 degrees Celsius) operating;

-4 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to 70 degrees Celsius) nonoperating

UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST

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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

Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key. The Scroll Lock LED blinks. Use the indicated

keys in the following table as you would use the advanced keys on a Sun keyboard.

Table F.1: Sun Key Emulation

Sun Key (US) PS/2 Key to Enable Sun Key Emulation

Compose

Compose keypad

Power F11

Open F7

Help Num Lock

Props F3

Front F5

Stop F1

Application

(1)

Again F2

Undo F4

Cut F10

Copy F6

Paste F8

Find F9

Mute keypad /

Vol.+ keypad +

Vol.- keypad -

Command (left)

Command (right)

(1) Windows 95 104-key keyboard. (2) The Command key is the Sun Meta (diamond) key.

(2)

F12

Win (GUI) left

Win (GUI) right

(1)

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For example: For Stop + A, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock, then F1 + A.

These key combinations will work with the DSRIQ-USB module (if your Sun system comes with a USB port) as well as the Sun DSRIQ-VSN and DSRIQ-WSN modules. With the exception of these key combinations are not recognized by Microsoft Windows. Using

F12 performs a Windows

F12,

key press.

When finished, press and hold

Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key to toggle Sun

Advanced Key Emulation mode off.

Special considerations for Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB keyboards (DSRIQ-USB modules only)

Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB keyboards assign usage IDs for certain keys that differ from standard USB usage IDs. If DSRIQ-USB modules are attached to your Sun servers, the Han/ Zen and Katakana/Hiragana keys on Japanese Sun USB keyboards and Hangul and Hanja keys on Korean Sun USB keyboards must be accessed using alternate keystrokes.

Due to these keyboard-specific differences, keyboard mapping inconsistencies may be encountered when switching between target devices using Sun DSRIQ-VSN and DSRIQ-WSN modules and target devices using 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.

Table F.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings

PS/2 Keyboard USB Usage ID Sun USB Keyboard

Right-Alt 0xE6 AltGraph Hangul Katakana/Hiragana

Windows Application

Hangul 0x90 N/A N/A N/A

Hanja 0x91 N/A N/A N/A

Katakana/Hiragana 0x88 N/A N/A Han/Zen

Han/Zen 0x35 ` ~ ` ~ N/A

0x65 Compose Hanja Compose

Korean Sun USB Keyboard

Japanese Sun USB Keyboard

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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 fastest possible service.

To resolve an issue:

1. Check the pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined.

2. Check our web site at www.avocent.com/support to search the knowledge base or use the online service request.

3. Call the Avocent Technical Support location nearest you.

INDEX

Numerics

1000BaseT Ethernet 1, 5, 56 100BaseT Ethernet 5, 56 10BaseT Ethernet 5, 56

access

direct 13 DSRIQ module 15 DSRIQ Terminal Applications menu 10

OSCAR interface

Broadcast dialog box 25 Commands dialog box 35 Devices dialog box 21 Flag dialog box 24 Main dialog box 13 Menu dialog box 22 Names dialog box 19 Screen Saver dialog box 30 Setup dialog box 18

restrict 18

Screen Saver mode 17

secure, remote 1 target device 2 target devices 1 via modem 1, 2, 8 via network connection 2, 8

add a user to the DSR switch database 44 assign a device type 21

Basic DSR Configuration 6 Benefits 1

Broadcast

dialog box 26 Enable 35 OSCAR interface 18

cascade switch 18, 21 CAT 5 patch cable 1, 7, 8, 9, 54, 55, 56 Changing the Display Behavior 22

Commands

Broadcast 26 Broadcast Enable 26, 35 dialog box 29, 35 Display Versions 35, 38 Manage Routine Tasks for Your Server 35 Reset PS/2 35, 38 Scan Enable 29, 35 Scan mode 28 User Status 35, 36

connect a DSRIQ module to a server 9 connect and power up your DSR switch 8 Console menu 41, 46, 47

add a user 44

Controlling the Status Flag 24

Device Modify Dialog Box 22

Device Types

Assigning 21

Devices

dialog box 21 OSCAR interface 18 Setup Features 18

disconnect

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dialog box 36, 37 DSRIQ modules 15 flag 24 target device 16 user 36 user connections 36 users 35, 36, 37

Display Versions 35 DSR switch 1

comes with 7 Features 1 Installation 5 Model Comparison 3 Network Configuration 3 port 21 Product Specifications 56

DSR switch database

add user 44 remove user 45 rename user 44

DSRIQ

module 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 47, 50, 56

connecting 9

Selection dialog box 38, 39 Version dialog box 38, 39

DSRIQ port 6 DSRIQ-SRL module 2, 7, 9, 10, 50, 56

configuring 50, 52 creating macros 52 History mode 52 modes 50 pinouts 53

DSView software 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 30, 31,

41, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50

configuring 10 database 45 illustrated 3 remote session window 11, 12 Screen Saver password 30 Secure mode 44 security 46 system 44

Enable Debug Messages 46 Escape 17, 20, 26, 37, 38 Example DSR Switch Configuration 3

Features 1 Firmware Management 46

Flag

Color 25 dialog box 24

access 24

Opaque 25 OSCAR interface 18 Transparent 25

FLASH

Download 46 Upgrades 47

History

mode 51, 52, 53

Index 63

Installation 5 Installation Overview 5

Japanese Notice ii Japanese Sun USB Keyboards 59

keyboard

dialog box 32 OSCAR interface 18

Korean Sun USB Keyboards 59 KVM 5

cable volume 1 illustrated 6 switch 1

Local country power cord 7 Local Port Operation 13

Main Dialog Box 14

OSCAR interface 18

modem 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 49

illustrated 3 port 1, 49

Name Modify Dialog Box 20

Names

dialog box 18, 19

network speed 43 null modem cable 7, 8, 47, 56

OSCAR interface

Alt 17 Broadcast dialog box 25, 26 change the display order 22 Commands dialog box 29, 35 Commands menu 35 Device Modify dialog box 22 Devices dialog box 21 Disconnect dialog box 37 DSRIQ Selection dialog box 39 DSRIQ Version dialog box 39 Enter 17 Escape 17 Flag dialog box 24 Keyboard dialog box 32 Main dialog box 13 menus 18 Name Modify dialog box 20 Names dialog box 19 Navigating 16 Print Screen 16, 17 Scan dialog box 27 screen delay 16 Screen Saver dialog box 30 set a Screen Delay Time 22, 23 Single-click, Enter 17 Status Flags 24 Status symbols 15 User Status dialog box 36 Version dialog box 38

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Point-to-Point Protocol 5 Position Flag 25 POWER LED 10 PPP 5 Print Screen 16

OSCAR interface 18

procedure

To access the OSCAR interface Broadcast

dialog box

To access the OSCAR interface Commands

dialog box

To access the OSCAR interface Devices

dialog box

To access the OSCAR interface Flag dialog

box

To access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog

box

To access the OSCAR interface Names

dialog box

To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver

dialog box

To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog

box

To add a user to the DSR switch database 44 To add target devices to the scan list 27

To adjust mouse settings

on Windows 2000 11 on Windows XP 11 using IntelliPoint drivers 11 using Red Hat Linux drivers 12 using Sun Solaris drivers 12

To adjust mouse settings on Windows NT 10 To assign a device type 21 To assign names to target devices 20

To broadcast to selected target devices 26 To cancel scan mode 29 To choose the display order of target devices

To configure a DSRIQ-SRL module 52

To configure network settings using the

Console menu

To configure the OSCAR interface screen

delay

To connect a DSRIQ module to a serial

device

To connect a DSRIQ module to a server 9 To connect and power up your DSR switch 8 To create a DSRIQ-SRL module macro 52 To determine how the Status flag is displayed

To disconnect a user 36 To disconnect from a target device 16 To display version information 38

To exit screen saver mode and log in to the

local port

To immediately turn on the screen saver 31 To list target devices alphabetically by name

To remove a target device from the scan list

To remove a user from the DSR switch

database

To rename a user in the DSR switch database

To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values

To select target devices 15 To select the previous target device 16

To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR

interface

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To set the keyboard country code for Sun

servers

To set the Screen Saver options 30 To soft switch to a target device 16 To start the scan mode 28 To turn broadcasting off 27

To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using

the Console menu

To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using

the DSView software

To use History mode 53 To view current user connections 36

Rack mounting brackets 7 Red Hat Linux drivers 12 Reduce cable bulk 1 remove a user from the DSR switch database

rename a user in the DSR switch database 44 Reset Appliance 46 Reset Certificates 45 Reset PS/2 35 Restore Factory Defaults 46

Setting up your network 7 Setup Dialog Box 18 Simple point and click access to any server 2 SPC port 1, 8, 57 SPC power control device 1, 5, 7, 8, 57

illustrated 6

STATUS LED 10 Sun Solaris drivers 12

target devices

selecting 15

Technical Support 60 Terminal Applications menu 10, 50, 51, 52 Terminal Operations 41

upgrade the DSR switch firmware 47

User Connections

Viewing and Disconnecting 36

User Status 35 User Status Dialog Box 36 Using Scan Mode 27

Safety Precautions 4

Scan

dialog box 27, 28 Enable 29, 35 mode 27, 28 OSCAR interface 18

Screen Saver 18 Secure Mode 45

Verifying the Connections 10 Version Dialog Box 38 Viewing User Connections 36 virtual media 14, 15, 33

dialog box 33 setting options 33

Windows

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2000 drivers 11 NT drivers 10

XP/Server 2003 drivers 11

Commutateur DSR®

Guide d’installation et d’utilisation

Pour les modèles DSR1030, DSR2030, DSR4030, DSR8030

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Nota : L’équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme aux limites définies pour les appareils numériques de classe A, suivant l’article 15 du règlement de la FCC. Ces limites garantissent une protection suffisante contre les effets dangereux liés à l’utilisation de l’équipement dans un environnement professionnel. L’appareil génère, utilise et peut émettre des ondes de radiofréquence et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément au manuel d’instructions, peut provoquer de dangereuses interférences avec les communications radio. Lors de l’utilisation de cet appareil dans une zone d’habitation, il est probable que des interférences dangereuses soient provoquées, auquel cas vous vous devez d’y remédier à vos propres frais.

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TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Liste des Figures.............................................................................................................. v

Liste des Tableaux ......................................................................................................... vii

Chapitre 1: Présentation du produit............................................................................... 1

Caractéristiques et avantages.....................................................................................................1

Mesures de sécurité .................................................................................................................... 4

Chapitre 2: Installation .................................................................................................... 5

Installation..................................................................................................................................5

Démarrage.................................................................................................................................. 7

Connexion du matériel DSR .......................................................................................................8

Vérification des connexions...................................................................................................... 10

Configuration du logiciel DSView et réglage des paramètres de la souris ............................. 11

Chapitre 3: Fonctionnement de la voie locale............................................................. 15

Contrôle du système par la voie locale.....................................................................................15

Visualisation et sélection des voies et des serveurs..................................................................15

Navigation dans l’interface OSCAR.........................................................................................19

Fonctions de configuration de l’interface OSCAR................................................................... 20

Paramétrage des options Virtual Media...................................................................................36

Gestion des tâches des serveurs à l’aide de l’interface OSCAR ..............................................38

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Chapitre 4: Utilisation de la voie terminal.................................................................... 43

Menu de la console...................................................................................................................43

Autres options du menu principal de la console.......................................................................46

Annexes .......................................................................................................................... 49

Annexe A : Mises à jour FLASH............................................................................................... 49

Annexe B : Utilisation du logiciel DSView Client via une connexion modem ......................... 51

Annexe C : Utilisation des modules DSRIQ-SRL..................................................................... 52

Annexe D : Câblage UTP .........................................................................................................57

Annexe E : Spécifications techniques.......................................................................................59

Annexe F : Émulation des touches avancées du clavier Sun.................................................... 61

Annexe G : Assistance technique..............................................................................................63

Index................................................................................................................................ 65

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LISTE DES FIGURES

Figure 1.1 : Exemple de configuration du commutateur DSR .......................................................... 3

Figure 1.2 : Comparaison des différents modèles de commutateurs DSR........................................3

Figure 2.1 : Configuration du commutateur DSR standard .............................................................6

Figure 3.1 : Boîte de dialogue Principal.........................................................................................16

Figure 3.2 : Boîte de dialogue Configuration .................................................................................21

Figure 3.3 : Boîte de dialogue Noms...............................................................................................22

Figure 3.4 : Boîte de dialogue Modifier nom..................................................................................23

Figure 3.5 : Boîte de dialogue Équipements ...................................................................................24

Figure 3.6 : Boîte de dialogue Modif. équip....................................................................................25

Figure 3.7 : Boîte de dialogue Menu...............................................................................................26

Figure 3.8 : Boîte de dialogue Indicateur .......................................................................................27

Figure 3.9 : Boîte de dialogue Fixer position .................................................................................28

Figure 3.10 : Boîte de dialogue Diffusion.......................................................................................29

Figure 3.11 : Boîte de dialogue Balayage.......................................................................................30

Figure 3.12 : Boîte de dialogue Commandes..................................................................................32

Figure 3.13 : Boîte de dialogue Écon. d’écran ...............................................................................33

Figure 3.14 : Boîte de dialogue Clavier.......................................................................................... 35

Figure 3.15 : Boîte de dialogue Virtual Media ...............................................................................37

Figure 3.16 : Boîte de dialogue Commandes..................................................................................38

Figure 3.17 : Boîte de dialogue État utilisateur..............................................................................39

Figure 3.18 : Boîte de dialogue Déconnexion.................................................................................40

Figure 3.19 : Boîte de dialogue Version..........................................................................................41

Figure 3.20 : Boîte de dialogue Sélection DSRIQ...........................................................................42

Figure 3.21 : Boîte de dialogue Version DSRIQ.............................................................................42

Figure 4.1 : Menu principal de la console ......................................................................................44

Figure 4.2 : Menu Network Configuration (Configuration du réseau)........................................... 45

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LISTE DES TABLEAUX

Tableau 3.1 : Fonctions de la boîte de dialogue Principal ............................................................. 16

Tableau 3.2 : Symboles d’état utilisés dans l’interface OSCAR ....................................................17

Tableau 3.3 : Concepts de base de la navigation dans OSCAR ....................................................19

Tableau 3.4 : Fonctions de configuration de l’interface OSCAR.................................................... 20

Tableau 3.5 : Indicateurs d’état de l’interface OSCAR ................................................................. 27

Tableau 3.6 : Options Virtual Media...............................................................................................36

Tableau 3.7 : Commandes permettant de gérer les tâches de routine de l’équipement cible ....... 38

Tableau C.1 : Brochage du module DSRIQ-SRL ...........................................................................56

Tableau D.1 : Normes de câblage DSR ..........................................................................................57

Tableau E.1 : Spécifications produit du DSR ................................................................................59

Tableau F.1 : Émulation des touches du clavier Sun ..................................................................... 61

Tableau F.2 : Mappages de touches PS/2-USB ..............................................................................62

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CHAPITRE

Présentation du produit

Caractéristiques et avantages

Les commutateurs Avocent DSR® allient les technologies numérique et analogique afin de permettre un contrôle flexible et centralisé des serveurs de centres de données ainsi que des équipements virtual media, et de faciliter le fonctionnement, l’activation et la maintenance des succursales éloignées ne disposant pas d’opérateurs formés. Ils permettent aux entreprises de bénéficier d’une réduction significative du volume des câbles, d’un accès à distance sécurisé et d’une gestion flexible des serveurs depuis n’importe quel endroit, à n’importe quel moment.

Chaque modèle de commutateurs DSR est composé d’un commutateur KVM (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) montable en rack et configurable pour une connectivité analogique (locale) ou numérique (distante). Les utilisateurs distants du DSR peuvent obtenir une résolution vidéo maximale de 1 280 x 1 024. Les utilisateurs locaux bénéficient d’une qualité vidéo améliorée pouvant aller jusqu’à 1 600 x 1 200 par l’intermédiaire des voies vidéo.

Le commutateur DSR est équipé de voies périphériques utilisateur pour clavier et souris PS/2 et USB et d’une voie SPC pouvant être utilisée pour le raccordement d’un dispositif de contrôle SPC. Un module SPC est une unité comportant à 8 ou 16 prises utilisée pour contrôler, via le logiciel de gestion DSView plus, les équipements virtual media tels que les lecteurs média amovibles génériques et de CD-ROM peuvent être connectés à n’importe laquelle des cinq voies USB.

Les commutateurs DSR fonctionnent grâce à une connexion LAN standard. Les utilisateurs peuvent accéder aux serveurs par une voie LAN 1000BaseT assurant une connexion Ethernet, ou directement par une voie locale. Chaque modèle de commutateur DSR inclut une voie MODEM qui prend en charge les modems compatibles V.34, V.90 ou V.92, qui permettent d’accéder au commutateur lorsqu’une connexion Ethernet n’est pas disponible.

Les commutateurs DSR, qui fonctionnent sur IP, offrent un contrôle et une gestion flexibles des serveurs depuis n’importe quel endroit dans le monde.

, l’état de l’alimentation de tout équipement cible connecté au commutateur. De

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Réduction de l’encombrement dû aux câbles

L’encombrement des câbles constitue encore et toujours un sérieux problème pour les administrateurs en raison de l’augmentation perpetuelle des densités de serveur. Les commutateurs DSR permettent de réduire de façon considérable le volume des câbles KVM dans le rack grâce à un module DSRIQ innovant et à un câblage CAT 5 UTP standard unique Ceci permet d’obtenir une densité de serveurs plus élevée tout en offrant une meilleure circulation de l’air et une meilleure capacité de refroidissement.

Le module DSRIQ est alimenté directement par le serveur et offre la fonction Keep Alive même si le commutateur DSR n’est pas alimenté.

Le module DSRIQ-SRL (série) est un équipement DCE servant d’interface principale entre un équipement série et un commutateur DSR. Il permet l’émulation de terminal VT100, la suppression des interruptions et l’historique des voies sous un format modulaire compact et pratique.

Contrôle des équipements compatibles virtual media

Le commutateur DSR vous permet de visualiser, de déplacer ou de copier des données entre l’équipement virtual media et n’importe quel serveur. Grâce à cette caractéristique, vous êtes en mesure de gérer de façon plus efficace les systèmes distants avec l’installation et la récupération du système d’exploitation, la récupération ou la duplication du disque dur, la mise à jour du BIOS et la sauvegarde du serveur.

Les équipements virtual media peuvent être connectés directement à l’une des cinq voies USB du commutateur DSR. Vous avez également la possibilité de connecter les équipements virtual media à n’importe quel poste de travail distant exécutant le logiciel de gestion DSView au commutateur DSR par le biais d’une connexion Ethernet.

; ils sont reliés

NOTA : Pour ouvrir une session virtual media à partir d’un serveur, celui-ci doit tout d’abord être connecté au commutateur à l’aide d’un module DSRIQ compatible virtual media (USB2 ou USB2L).

Accès au commutateur DSR par une connexion au réseau

Aucun logiciel ou pilote particulier n’est nécessaire sur les ordinateurs reliés ou clients.

NOTA : Le client se connecte au serveur hébergeant le logiciel de gestion DSView à l’aide d’un navigateur Internet. Pour un accès via un modem, vous devez installer le logiciel DSR Remote Operations (Opérations à distance). Reportez-vous au guide d’installation et d’utilisation DSView inclus sur le CD-ROM des logiciels pour de plus amples informations.

Les utilisateurs peuvent accéder au commutateur DSR et à tous les systèmes reliés via Ethernet ou en utilisant un modem V.34, V.90 ou V.92 à partir d’un ordinateur client, tel qu’un PC. Les clients peuvent être situés n’importe où, tant qu’ils sont connectés au réseau.

Accès simple à tout équipement cible

Lorsque vous accédez au logiciel DSView Server, une liste de tous les équipements que vous êtes autorisé à visualiser et à gérer s’affiche. Lorsque vous sélectionnez un équipement cible dans la liste, son bureau s’affiche dans le visualiseur vidéo.

Connexion CAT 5

Connexion KVM au commutateur

Connexion IP distante

Commutateur DSR

Chapitre 1 : Présentation du produit 3

Ethernet

Modem

Réseau

Utilisateur analogique

(Interface graphique

utilisateur Oscar®)

(Ordinateur équipé d'un navigateur Internet)

Figure 1.1 : Exemple de configuration du commutateur DSR

Modèle de

commutateur

DSR1030 16 1 1 1 1

DSR2030 16 2 1 1 2

DSR4030 16 4 1 1 4

DSR8030 16 8 1 1 8

Nombre

serveurs

Trajectoires numériques

Logiciel

Serveur de logiciel

Utilisateur numérique

Utilisateur

analogique

Sessions

Virtual

Media

locales

Sessions

Virtual

Media

distantes

Figure 1.2 : Comparaison des différents modèles de commutateurs DSR

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Mesures de sécurité

Afin d’éviter d’éventuels problèmes de vidéo ou de clavier lors de l’utilisation des produits Avocent, prenez les précautions suivantes :

• Si le bâtiment est alimenté en courant alternatif triphasé, assurez-vous que l’ordinateur et le moniteur sont sur la même phase. Pour des résultats optimaux, ils doivent se trouver sur le même circuit.

Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc mortel et tout dommage matériel, prenez les précautions suivantes :

• N’utilisez jamais de câble d’alimentation à 2 fils avec les produits Avocent.

• Vérifiez la polarité et la mise à la terre des prises de courant alternatif de l’équipement cible et du moniteur.

• Utilisez uniquement des prises de courant reliées à la terre, pour l’équipement cible et le moniteur. Lors de l’utilisation d’une alimentation de secours (alimentation sans coupure), mettez hors tension l’équipement cible, le moniteur et le matériel.

NOTA : La meilleure façon de mettre l’équipement hors tension est de le débrancher de la prise de courant.

Consignes de sécurité relatives au montage en rack

• Température ambiante élevée : Si l’équipement se trouve en rack fermé, la température de fonctionnement du rack peut être supérieure à la température ambiante de la pièce. Veillez à ce que cette température n’excède pas la température maximale de fonctionnement du commutateur.

• Circulation d’air réduite : L’équipement doit être monté en rack de façon à maintenir une circulation de l’air suffisante pour garantir un fonctionnement en toute sécurité.

• Charge mécanique : L’équipement doit être monté en rack de façon à garantir la bonne répartition des charges mécaniques et à éviter tout danger.

• Surcharge du circuit : Il est important d’effectuer correctement le raccordement du matériel au circuit d’alimentation en prêtant une attention particulière à l’impact d’un circuit surchargé sur la protection contre la surintensité et aux risques qu’il présente pour le câblage d’alimentation. Tenez compte de la charge maximale spécifiée sur la plaque signalétique.

• Mise à la terre : La mise à la terre du dispositif monté en rack doit être respectée. Vérifiez en particulier les branchements qui ne sont pas reliés directement au circuit de dérivation (lors de l’utilisation de barrettes de connexion, par exemple).

CHAPITRE

Le système de commutation DSR nécessite une connexion à un serveur exécutant le logiciel DSView Server. Le logiciel DSView vous permet de visualiser et de contrôler les équipements cibles (un par un) reliés au système de commutation DSR. Pour plus d’informations, consultez le guide d’installation et d’utilisation du DSView.

Le système de commutation DSR transmet les données du clavier, de la vidéo et de la souris entre les opérateurs et les équipements cibles connectés au commutateur DSR et reliés au réseau via une connexion Ethernet ou une connexion modem.

Le commutateur DSR utilise le protocole TCP/IP via une connexion Ethernet. Bien qu’Ethernet 10BaseT puisse être utilisé, Avocent recommande un réseau dédié 100BaseT, voire même 1000BaseT.

Le commutateur DSR utilise le protocole point à point (PPP) pour les communications par modem V.34, V.90 ou V.92.

Installation

Procédez comme suit pour configurer et installer le commutateur DSR :

• Retirez le commutateur DSR de l’emballage et assurez-vous que tous les éléments sont présents et en bon état. (Consultez la section Démarrage de ce chapitre.)

• Effectuez tous les branchements entre la source d’alimentation, le commutateur DSR, les équipements cibles, l’équipement SPC en option, la connexion Ethernet et la connexion modem en option. Consultez la section Connexion du matériel DSR.

• Mettez l’ensemble sous tension et vérifiez que toutes les connexions fonctionnent. Consultez la section Vérification des connexions.

• Procédez maintenant si vous souhaitez configurer le commutateur DSR en utilisant l’interface du menu de la console. Reportez-vous au Chapitre 4 pour de plus amples informations.

• Utilisez le logiciel DSView Server pour configurer le commutateur DSR. Reportez-vous au guide d’installation et d’utilisation du DSView pour des instructions plus détaillées.

• Effectuez les réglages nécessaires au niveau des paramètres de la souris. Consultez la section Réglage des paramètres de la souris sur les équipements cibles.

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Le schéma ci-dessous illustre l'une des configurations possibles avec un commutateur DSR.

Ethernet

Power

d’alimentation

Modem

Réseau

Utilisateur numérique

Commutateur DSR 1030

Connexion

Voie SPC

Utilisateur analogique

Dispositif de contrôle

de l’alimentation

SPC

*Pour ouvrir une session virtual media à partir d’un serveur, celui-ci doit tout d’abord être connecté au commutateur à l’aide d’un module DSRIQ compatible virtual media (USB2 ou USB2L).

Serveurs 1 à 16

Voies

1-16

Câble

CAT 5

Modules DSRIQ

Adaptateurs PS/2, USB*,

Sun et série disponibles.

Figure 2.1 : Configuration du commutateur DSR standard

Configuration de votre réseau

Le système de commutation DSR utilise des adresses IP pour identifier de manière unique le commutateur et chaque équipement cible. Il prend en charge le protocole DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ainsi que l’adressage IP statique. Avocent recommande de réserver une adresse IP pour chaque commutateur et de ne pas modifier les adresses tant que les DSR sont connectés au réseau. Consultez le guide d’installation et d’utilisation DSView pour de plus amples informations sur la configuration du commutateur DSR à l’aide du logiciel DSView Server ainsi que sur le fonctionnement de ce dernier avec une connexion TCP/IP.

Démarrage

Avant d'installer le DSR, consultez les listes ci-dessous pour vous assurer que vous disposez de tous les éléments livrés avec le commutateur DSR ainsi que des autres éléments nécessaires à l’installation.

Éléments fournis avec le commutateur DSR

• Cordon d’alimentation conforme aux normes locales

• Kit de montage en rack

• Câble null modem

• Guide d’installation et d’utilisation DSR (le présent manuel)

• Guide d’installation rapide du DSR

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Autres éléments nécessaires

• Un module DSRIQ par serveur cible ou un module DSRIQ-SRL par équipement série

• Un câble de raccordement CAT 5 par module DSRIQ (câble à 4 paires torsadées non blindées d’une longueur maximale de 10 m)

• Un câble de raccordement CAT 5 pour la connexion de réseau (câble à 4 paires torsadées non blindées d’une longueur maximale de 10 m)

• Un module USB2 ou USB2L DSRIQ par serveur cible pour les sessions virtual media

• Logiciel DSView

• Modem et câbles compatibles V.34, V.90 ou V.92 (facultatif)

• Système de contrôle de l’alimentation SPC (facultatif)

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Connexion du matériel DSR

NOTA : Le commutateur DSR peut être monté en rack en configuration 1U. Le commutateur DSR n’est pas

compatible avec une configuration 0U.

Connexion et mise sous tension du commutateur DSR :

1. Mettez hors tension l’équipement (ou les équipements) faisant partie de votre système de commutation DSR. Munissez-vous du cordon d’alimentation fourni avec le commutateur DSR, puis branchez l’une de ses extrémités dans la prise d’alimentation située à l’arrière du commutateur DSR et l’autre extrémité dans une prise secteur appropriée.

AVERTISSEMENT : Pour éviter d’endommager votre matériel et écarter tout risque d’électrocution, respectez les précautions suivantes.

- Ne retirez pas la prise de terre. Cette prise est un élément de sécurité essentiel.

- Branchez le cordon d’alimentation à une prise reliée à la terre et facilement accessible à tout moment.

- Coupez l’alimentation du matériel en débranchant le cordon d’alimentation au niveau de la prise ou

directement sur le matériel.

2. Branchez les câbles du moniteur VGA, du clavier et de la souris PS/2 ou USB dans les voies correspondantes du commutateur DSR. Vous devez installer un clavier et une souris sur les voies locales faute de quoi le clavier risque de pas s’initialiser correctement.

3. Choisissez une voie disponible à l’arrière du commutateur DSR. Reliez un câble de raccordement CAT 5 (câble à quatre paires torsadées, jusqu’à 10 mètres de long) à la voie DSRIQ sélectionnée, d’une part, et au connecteur RJ45 d’un module DSRIQ, d’autre part.

4. Connectez le module DSRIQ aux voies correspondantes à l’arrière du serveur cible. Répétez cette procédure pour tous les serveurs que vous souhaitez relier au commutateur DSR. Reportez-vous aux sections Connexion d’un module DSRIQ à un serveur et Connexion d’un module DSRIQ à un équipement série pour de plus amples informations.

5. Branchez un câble de raccordement CAT 5 relié à votre réseau Ethernet dans le connecteur LAN situé à l’arrière du commutateur DSR. Les utilisateurs du réseau auront ainsi accès au commutateur DSR par cette voie.

6. (Facultatif) Il est également possible d’accéder au commutateur DSR par l’intermédiaire d’un modem compatible ITU V.92, V.90 ou V.34. Branchez l’une des extrémités d’un câble série à 9 broches dans le connecteur MODEM situé à l’arrière de votre commutateur DSR, Branchez l’autre extrémité au modem.

NOTA : L’utilisation d’une connexion modem à la place d’une connexion de type réseau local réduit les performances de votre commutateur DSR.

7. (Facultatif) Branchez l’une des extrémités du câble fourni avec le dispositif de contrôle de l’alimentation SPC dans la voie SPC du commutateur DSR et reliez l’autre extrémité à l’équipement SPC. Branchez les cordons d’alimentation connectés aux serveurs cibles dans les prises d’alimentation SPC. Connectez l’équipement SPC à une prise secteur appropriée.

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8. Pour configurer le commutateur DSR à l’aide de l’interface de menu de la console, connectez un terminal ou un logiciel d’émulation de terminal d’exécution informatique (tel que HyperTerminal

) à la voie de configuration (SETUP) située au dos du panneau arrière du commutateur DSR à l’aide du câble de modem null fourni. Les paramètres du terminal doivent être les suivants : 9 600 bit/s, 8 bits, 1 bit d’arrêt, pas de parité ni de contrôle de flux. Dans le cas contraire, passez à l’étape suivante.

9. Mettez sous tension chaque serveur cible, puis le commutateur DSR. Au bout d’une minute environ, l’initialisation du commutateur se termine et l’étiquette Free (libre) de l’interface graphique utilisateur d’OSCAR

s’affiche sur le moniteur de la voie locale.

10. Utilisez le logiciel DSView Server pour configurer le commutateur. Reportez-vous au guide d’installation et d’utilisation du DSView pour des instructions plus détaillées.

Connexion d’un module DSRIQ à un serveur

1. Reliez les connecteurs à code couleur du module DSRIQ aux voies clavier, moniteur et souris correspondantes du premier serveur à relier au commutateur DS.

2. Reliez une extrémité du câble de raccordement CAT 5 au connecteur RJ45 du module DSRIQ. Reliez l'autre extrémité du câble de raccordement CAT 5 à la voie souhaitée à l'arrière du commutateur DSR.

3. Répétez cette étape pour tous les serveurs que vous souhaitez connecter.

NOTA : Lors de la connexion d’un module DSRIQ Sun, utilisez un moniteur à synchronisation multiple sur la voie locale pour prendre en charge les ordinateurs Sun compatibles à la fois avec la norme VGA et les synchronisations sur le vert ou composites.

Connexion d’un équipement virtual media local

Connectez l’équipement virtual media à l’une des cinq voies USB du commutateur DSR.

NOTA : Vous devez utiliser un module USB ou USB2L DSRIQ pour toutes les sessions virtual media.

Connexion d’un module DSRIQ à un équipement série :

1. Branchez le connecteur série à 9 broches du module DSRIQ-SRL sur la voie série de l’équipement à relier au commutateur DSR.

2. Reliez une extrémité du câble de raccordement CAT 5 au connecteur RJ45 du module DSRIQSRL. Reliez l'autre extrémité du câble de raccordement CAT 5 à la voie souhaitée à l'arrière du commutateur DSR.

NOTA : Le module DSRIQ-SRL est un équipement DCE uniquement compatible avec l’émulation de terminal VT100.

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3. Branchez l’alimentation au connecteur approprié du module DSRIQ-SRL. La rallonge de câble permet d’alimenter jusqu’à quatre modules DSRIQ-SRL à partir d’un point de raccordement à la source d’alimentation.

4. Branchez l’alimentation du module DSRIQ-SRL sur une prise de courant alternatif appropriée. Mettez votre équipement série sous tension. Pour de plus amples informations sur le module DSRIQ-SRL, reportez-vous à l’Annexe C.

Vérification des connexions

Commutateur DSR

Le panneau avant du DSR possède deux voyants se rapportant aux connexions Ethernet. Le voyant supérieur (vert) est marqué Link. Il s’allume lorsque la bonne connexion au réseau est établie et clignote lorsque la voie est active. Le voyant inférieur, orange/vert, portant la mention 100/1000, indique que la communication s’effectue à la vitesse de 100 Mbit/s (orange) ou de 1 000 Mbit/s (vert) via une connexion Ethernet.

De plus, chaque numéro de voie à l’avant du commutateur DSR comporte deux voyants indiquant l’état de l’équipement cible : un voyant vert et un voyant orange. Le voyant vert s’allume lorsque l’équipement cible relié est mis sous tension. Le voyant orange s’allume lorsque cette voie est sélectionnée.

Modules DSRIQ

Des modules PS/2, Sun, USB, USB2 et USB2L DSRIQ sont disponibles pour relier des serveurs à votre commutateur DSR. Raccordez vos équipements real media à un poste de travail à l’aide des modules USB2 et USB2L DSRIQ.

Le module série DSRIQ-SRL permet de connecter un équipement série à votre commutateur DSR. Il est doté de deux voyants verts marqués respectivement POWER et STATUS. Le voyant d’état POWER indique que le DSRIQ-SRL relié est sous tension. Le voyant STATUS indique qu’une connexion a été établie vers un commutateur DSR. Le DSRIQ-SRL empêche une interruption d’alimentation série éventuelle de l’équipement relié provoquée par une coupure d’alimentation du module. Il est toutefois possible de générer une interruption série à partir de l’équipement relié en appuyant sur

Alt-B dans le menu Terminal Applications (Applications du terminal).

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Configuration du logiciel DSView et réglage des paramètres de la souris

Configuration du logiciel DSView

Reportez-vous au guide d’installation et d’utilisation du DSView fourni avec le logiciel.

Réglage des paramètres de la souris sur les équipements cibles

Avant de pouvoir utiliser un ordinateur connecté au commutateur DSR en vue d’une utilisation à distance, un réglage de la vitesse de la souris doit être effectué et l’accélération doit être désactivée. Il est conseillé d’utiliser le pilote de souris PS/2 par défaut pour les machines fonctionnant sous le système d’exploitation Microsoft

NOTA : Les options de vitesse et d’accélération de la souris se situent à différents endroits dans l’applet du panneau de configuration de la souris en fonction des versions de Windows. Si vous ne trouvez pas ces options en suivant la procédure décrite précédemment, vérifiez les autres onglets de l’applet du panneau de configuration de la souris.

Réglage des paramètres de la souris pour Windows NT (avec les pilotes par défaut) :

1. À partir du bureau, sélectionnez Démarrer - Paramètres - Panneau de configuration - Souris. La boîte de dialogue des propriétés de la souris s’affiche.

2. Cliquez sur l’onglet Mouvement du pointeur.

3. Réglez lavitesse du pointeur sur Lente. Ce réglage doit être réalisé pour tous les utilisateurs de NT accédant à NT via le commutateur DSR.

4. Configurez le paramètre d’accélération sur Aucune pour la synchronisation de la souris.

5. Cliquez sur OK.

6. Cliquez sur Aligner la souris dans la fenêtre du visualisateur de session vidéo DSView pour réaligner la souris.

Windows® (Windows NT®, 2000, XP et Server 2003).

Réglage des paramètres de la souris pour Windows 2000 (avec les pilotes par défaut) :

1. À partir du bureau, sélectionnez Démarrer - Paramètres - Panneau de configuration - Souris. La boîte de dialogue des propriétés de la souris s’affiche.

2. Cliquez sur l’onglet Mouvement du pointeur.

3. Réglez la vitesse sur la valeur par défaut de 50% (sixième graduation en partant de la gauche).

4. Configurez le paramètre d’accélération sur Aucune pour la synchronisation de la souris.

5. Cliquez sur OK.

6. Cliquez sur Aligner la souris dans la fenêtre du visualisateur de session vidéo DSView pour réaligner la souris.

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Réglage des paramètres de la souris pour Windows XP ou Server 2003 (avec les pilotes par défaut) :

1. À partir du bureau, sélectionnez Démarrer - Panneau de configuration - Souris. La boîte de dialogue des propriétés de la souris s’affiche.

2. Cliquez sur l’onglet Options du pointeur.

3. Réglez la vitesse sur la valeur par défaut de 50% (sixième graduation en partant de la gauche).

4. Décochez la case Améliorer la précision du pointeur.

5. Cliquez sur OK.

6. Cliquez sur Aligner la souris dans la fenêtre du visualisateur de session vidéo DSView pour réaligner la souris.

Réglage des paramètres de la souris fonctionnant avec un pilote IntelliPoint

1. À partir du bureau, sélectionnez Démarrer - Paramètres - Panneau de configuration - Souris. La boîte de dialogue des propriétés de la souris s’affiche.

2. Cliquez sur l’onglet Options du pointeur.

3. Réglez la vitesse sur la valeur par défaut qui correspond au point médian de la règle (cinq graduations de part et d’autre du curseur).

4. Cliquez sur Paramètres avancés. La boîte de dialogue Paramètres avancés de la vitesse du pointeur s’affiche.

5. Décochez la case Activer l’accélération du pointeur puis cliquez sur OK pour fermer la boîte.

6. Cliquez sur OK pour fermer la boîte de dialogue des propriétés de la souris.

7. Cliquez sur Aligner la souris dans la fenêtre du visualisateur de session vidéo DSView pour réaligner la souris.

Réglage des paramètres de la souris avec les pilotes Red Hat

de Linux® :

1. Sélectionnez les paramètres de la souris dans les commandes du bureau.

2. Réglez l’accélération au centre du curseur de défilement (la quatrième case à partir de la gauche) et appliquez les changements.

NOTA : Si vous utilisez une version ancienne du logiciel Red Hat Linux dotée d’un curseur de défilement numérique, réglez l’accélération de la souris à 1.0 et appliquez les changements.

3. Cliquez sur Aligner la souris dans la fenêtre du visualisateur de session vidéo DSView pour réaligner la souris.

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Réglage des paramètres de la souris avec des pilotes Sun Solaris™ :

1. Dans le menu de l’espace de travail, sélectionnez Applications puis Gestionnaire d’applications. Le gestionnaire d’applications s’ouvre.

2. Cliquez deux fois sur Commandes_Bureau. La fenêtre Gestionnaire d’applications Commandes_Bureau s’ouvre.

3. Cliquez deux fois sur Gestionnaire de configuration de la souris. La boîte de dialogue correspondante s’ouvre.

4. Configurez l’accélération sur 1 pour la synchronisation de la souris.

5. Cliquez sur OK.

6. Dans la fenêtre du visualisateur de session vidéo DSView, sélectionnez Affichage - Mise à l’échelle automatique.

7. Dans la fenêtre du visualisateur de session vidéo DSView, sélectionnez Outils - Options de session - Souris. La boîte de dialogue correspondante s’affiche.

8. Sélectionnez le type de mise à l’échelle Normal, puis cliquez sur OK.

9. Cliquez sur Aligner la souris dans la fenêtre du visualisateur de session vidéo DSView pour réaligner la souris.

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