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DS R® Switch
Installer/User Guide
For models: DSR2035 DSR8035
Guide d’installation et d’utilisation
Pour les modèles DSR2035 et DSR8035
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INSTRUCTIONS
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maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
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dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL
This symbol indicates a terminal which must be connected to earth ground
prior to making any other connections to the equipment.
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DSR® Switch
Installer/User Guide
For models: DSR2035 and DSR8035
Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSR, DSView,
Dambrackas Video Compression, AVWorks and OSCAR are registered
trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are
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© 2005 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-535-616A.
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USA Notification
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment is a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his/her own expense.
Canadian Notification
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Japanese Notification
Korean Notification
Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings
UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
List of Figures ................................................................................................................ vii
List of Tables................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1
Features and Benefits ........................................................................................................................ 1
Reduce cable bulk.......................................................................................................................2
Control of virtual media-capable appliances.............................................................................2
Access the DSR2035/8035 switch via network connection......................................................... 2
Simple access to any target device .............................................................................................2
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................4
Rack Mount Safety Considerations....................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Installation ..................................................................................................... 5
DSR Switch Connectivity ...................................................................................................................5
Installation overview ..................................................................................................................5
Setting up your network..............................................................................................................8
Getting started ............................................................................................................................8
Connecting the DSR2035/8035 switch hardware.......................................................................9
Verifying the Connections................................................................................................................11
DSR2035/8035 switch...............................................................................................................11
DSRIQ modules ........................................................................................................................ 11
Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 Software .....................................................................11
Setting up the built-in web server.............................................................................................11
Setting up the DSView 3 software.............................................................................................12
Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices ..................................................................................12
Microsoft Windows...................................................................................................................12
LINUX.......................................................................................................................................14
UNIX.........................................................................................................................................17
Novell NetWare.........................................................................................................................19
Apple Mac OS...........................................................................................................................20
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Chapter 3: Local Port Operation................................................................................... 21
Controlling Your System at the Local Port...................................................................................... 21
Viewing and selecting ports and servers..................................................................................21
Viewing the status of your DSR2035/8035 switching system ................................................... 23
Navigating the OSCAR Interface..................................................................................................... 25
Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus .............................................................................................26
Setting virtual media options.................................................................................................... 41
Managing server tasks using the OSCAR interface.................................................................. 42
Chapter 4: Web Server Operations............................................................................... 49
Overview of the DSR2035/8035 Web Server...................................................................................49
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers........................................................................................ 49
About the DSR Explorer Window .................................................................................................... 50
Using the side navigation bar...................................................................................................51
Using the top option bar...........................................................................................................52
Launching a KVM session ........................................................................................................53
Managing a DSR web server device.........................................................................................53
Managing local accounts..........................................................................................................54
Managing device properties .....................................................................................................55
Power Controlling Target Devices..................................................................................................56
Chapter 5: The Video Viewer......................................................................................... 59
About the Video Viewer Window ..................................................................................................... 59
Video Viewer Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................59
Launching a KVM Session...............................................................................................................60
Video Viewer Window Features ......................................................................................................61
Changing the toolbar................................................................................................................ 63
Setting the window size............................................................................................................. 63
Adjusting the view..................................................................................................................... 64
Adjusting color depth................................................................................................................65
Additional video adjustment .....................................................................................................66
Adjusting mouse options........................................................................................................... 69
Using Keyboard Pass-through.........................................................................................................71
Using Macros...................................................................................................................................72
Saving the View................................................................................................................................72
Closing a Video Viewer Window Session ........................................................................................73
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Chapter 6: Terminal Operations ................................................................................... 75
The Console Menu ...........................................................................................................................75
Network Configuration ....................................................................................................................75
Other Console Main Menu Options.................................................................................................77
Security configuration .............................................................................................................. 77
Local user accounts..................................................................................................................78
Console password..................................................................................................................... 79
Reset certificates.......................................................................................................................79
Security mode............................................................................................................................79
Firmware management.............................................................................................................79
Enable debug messages............................................................................................................ 79
Restore factory defaults............................................................................................................ 80
Reset appliance......................................................................................................................... 80
Exit............................................................................................................................................80
Appendices..................................................................................................................... 81
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades........................................................................................................ 81
Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection ................................................. 83
Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules .......................................................................................84
Appendix D: UTP Cabling...............................................................................................................88
Appendix E: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................90
Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation.....................................................................................92
Appendix G: Technical Support....................................................................................................... 94
Index................................................................................................................................ 95
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LIST OF FIGURES
List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Example DSR2035/8035 Switch Configuration .............................................................3
Figure 2.1: Basic DSR2035/8035 Switch Configuration (Showing the DSR8035 Model)................7
Figure 3.1: OSCAR Interface Main Dialog Box.............................................................................. 22
Figure 3.2: OSCAR Interface Setup Dialog Box .............................................................................27
Figure 3.3: OSCAR Interface Names Dialog Box...........................................................................28
Figure 3.4: OSCAR Interface Name Modify Dialog Box ................................................................29
Figure 3.5: OSCAR Interface Devices Dialog Box .........................................................................30
Figure 3.6: OSCAR Interface Device Modify Dialog Box...............................................................31
Figure 3.7: OSCAR Interface Menu Dialog Box.............................................................................32
Figure 3.8: OSCAR Interface Flag Dialog Box ..............................................................................33
Figure 3.9: Position Flag ................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 3.10: OSCAR Interface Broadcast Dialog Box.................................................................... 35
Figure 3.11: OSCAR Interface Scan Dialog Box............................................................................ 36
Figure 3.12: OSCAR Interface Commands Dialog Box..................................................................37
Figure 3.13: OSCAR Interface Screen Saver Dialog Box ...............................................................38
Figure 3.14: OSCAR Interface Keyboard Dialog Box .................................................................... 40
Figure 3.15: OSCAR Interface Virtual Media Dialog Box ............................................................. 42
Figure 3.16: OSCAR Interface Commands Dialog Box..................................................................43
Figure 3.17: OSCAR Interface User Status Dialog Box .................................................................44
Figure 3.18: OSCAR Interface Disconnect Dialog Box..................................................................44
Figure 3.19: OSCAR Interface Version Dialog Box........................................................................ 46
Figure 3.20: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box...................................................................................... 46
Figure 3.21: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box........................................................................................47
Figure 4.1: Avocent DSR Explorer Window.................................................................................... 50
Figure 4.2: Side Navigation Bar......................................................................................................51
Figure 5.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode) ..........................................................61
Figure 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box.................................................................................66
Figure 5.3: Video Viewer Window with Local and Remote Cursors Displayed ............................. 69
Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu......................................................................................................76
Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu.......................................................................................76
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LIST OF TABLES
List of Tables
Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions ........................................................................................... 22
Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols...................................................................................23
Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics ..............................................................................25
Table 3.4: Setup Features to Configure the OSCAR Interface........................................................ 26
Table 3.5: OSCAR Interface Status Flags ....................................................................................... 33
Table 3.6: Virtual Media Options....................................................................................................41
Table 3.7: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Devices ....................................42
Table 4.1: DSR Explorer Window Area Descriptions ..................................................................... 51
Table 4.2: Viewing Appliance Information......................................................................................55
Table 5.1: Video Viewer Window Description ................................................................................62
Table 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box Descriptions .............................................................67
Table C.1: DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts .........................................................................................87
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Table D.1: UTP Wiring Standards .................................................................................................. 88
Table E.1: DSR2035/8035 Switch Product Specifications .............................................................. 90
Table F.1: Sun Key Emulation.........................................................................................................92
Table F.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings .................................................................................93
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Product Overview
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Features and Benefits
Avocent DSR® switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized
control of data center servers and virtual media, and to facilitate the OA&M (operations, activation
and maintenance) of remote branch offices where trained operators may be unavailable. They
provide enterprise customers with a significant reduction of cable volume, secure remote access
and flexible server management from anywhere at anytime.
Each DSR2035/8035 switch model consists of the following features:
• a rack mountable keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch, configurable for analog (local) or
digital (remote) connectivity
• video resolutions supported up to 1280 x 1024 for remote users
• enhanced video quality of up to 1600 x 1200 available to local users via the video port
• user peripheral ports for PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice
• 2 SPC ports that can be used to connect to an SPC power control device
• virtual media capability accessed through any one of five USB ports
• accessibility to target devices across one of two 1000BaseT LAN ports that are used to
establish dual Ethernet connections with the second Gigabit Ethernet port (LAN2) serving
as a backup during a failover event on LAN1
• accessibility to target devices directly through a local port
• 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 DSR2035/8035 switches give you flexible target device management control from
anywhere in the world.
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Reduce cable bulk
With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern for network
administrators.The DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 switch is not powered.
The DSRIQ-SRL (serial) module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a
serial device and a DSR2035/8035 switch. It provides VT100 terminal emulation, break
suppression and port history in a compact, convenient module.
Control of virtual media-capable appliances
The DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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
Ethernet connection.
®
management software and is connected to the DSR2035/8035 switch using an
NOTE: To open a virtual media session with a server, the server must first be connected to the switch using a
virtual media capable DSRIQ module (USB2 or USB2L).
Access the DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 switch and all attached systems via Ethernet or using a V.34, V.90
or V.92 modem from a client computer, such as a PC. Clients can be located anywhere a valid
network connection exists.
Simple access to any target device
When a user accesses the DSView Server software, a listing of all target devices to which the user
has permission to view and manage is displayed. When a user selects a target device from the list,
the video of the selected target device is displayed in a Video Viewer window.
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Ethernet
Modem
Telephone
Network
Analog User
(OSCAR® Graphical
User Interface)
Figure 1.1: Example DSR2035/8035 Switch Configuration
DSView
Software Server
Digital User
(Computer with Internet browser)
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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 DSR2035/8035
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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Installation
2
DSR Switch Connectivity
The DSR2035/8035 switching system requires connectivity to a server running the DSView 3
software. DSView 3 software allows a user to view and control target devices (one at a time)
attached to the DSR2035/8035 switching system. For more information on the DSView 3 software,
see the DSView Installer/User Guide.
The DSR2035/8035 switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information
between operators and target devices attached to the DSR2035/8035 switch over a network using
either an Ethernet connection or a modem connection.
The DSR2035/8035 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.
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The DSR2035/8035 switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a V.34,
V.90 or V.92 modem.You can perform KVM switching tasks by using one of the following:
• the web server built into the switch
• DSView 3 software
Installation overview
If you plan to use the DSView 3 software for access, please refer to the DSView 3 Quick Install
Guide that is included with the DSView 3 software package.
The general procedure for setting up and installing the a DSR switch that has an on-board web
server is as follows:
Setting up your network for the on-board web server
DSR switching systems that have the on-board web server use 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 3 software, and for
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information on how the DSR switch uses TCP/IP, see the DSView Installer/User Guide or
DSView
3 Software Online Help.
Installing the DSR switch
The general procedure for setting up and installing the DSR2035/8035 switch is as follows:
• Unpack the DSR2035/8035 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, DSR2035/8035 switch, target
devices, optional SPC device, the Ethernet and the optional modem connection. See the
Connecting the DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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.
Figure 2.1 on page 7 illustrates a basic configuration for the DSR2035/8035 switch, using the
DSR8035 switch as a model for the example.
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Digital User
DSR8035 Switch
Power
Cord
SPC
Power Control
Device
Telephone
Network
Network
Power Control
Modem
SPC Port
Connection
SPC Port
Connections
SPC
Device
Analog User
External
Virtual Media
Ports
1-32
Local USB
Connections
Servers 1-32
DSRIQ Modules
PS/2, USB*, Sun
* 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).
Figure 2.1: Basic DSR2035/8035 Switch Configuration (Showing the DSR8035 Model)
and serial adaptors
are available.
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Setting up your network
The DSR2035/8035 switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the switch and the
target devices. The DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 switches are connected to the network.
For additional information on setting up the DSR2035/8035 switch using the DSView Server
software, and for information on how the DSR2035/8035 switch uses TCP/IP, see the DSView
Installer/User Guide.
Getting started
Before installing your DSR2035/8035 switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items
that shipped with the DSR2035/8035 switch, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the DSR2035/8035 switch
• Local country power cord
• Rack mounting brackets
• Rack Mounting Bracket Quick Installation Guide
• Two ribbon cables with RJ-45 connectors at each end
• One RJ-45 to DB-9 (male) adaptor for the modem connection
• One RJ-45 to DB-9 (female) adaptor for the SETUP port
• DSR Installer/User Guide (this manual)
• DSR Quick Installation Guide
Additional items needed
• One DSRIQ module per target server or DSRIQ-SRL module per serial device
• One CAT 5 patch cable per DSRIQ module (4-pair UTP, up to 10 meters)
• One CAT 5 patch cable for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 10 meters)
• One USB2 or USB2L DSRIQ module per target server for virtual media sessions
• DSView 3 software
• (Optional) V.34, V.90 or V.92-compatible modem and cables
• (Optional) SPC power control device
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Connecting the DSR2035/8035 switch hardware
NOTE: The DSR2035/8035 switch may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The DSR2035/8035 switch
does not support a 0U configuration.
To connect and power up your DSR2035/8035 switch:
1. Power down the target device(s) that will be part of your DSR2035/8035 switching system.
Locate the power cord that came with the DSR2035/8035 switch. Plug one end into the power
socket on the rear of the DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 switch. See
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 LAN1 port on the back of your
DSR2035/8035 switch. Network users will access the DSR2035/8035 switch through this port.
6. (Optional) The DSR2035/8035 switch can also be accessed using a ITU V.92, V.90 or V.34-
compatible modem. Plug one end of one of the the included ribbon cables into the MODEM
port on the back of your DSR2035/8035 switch. Plug the other end into the RJ-45 to DB-9
adaptor (male), and plug the adaptor into the connector on the modem.
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To connect
NOTE: Using a modem connection instead of a LAN connection will limit the performance capability of your
DSR2035/8035 switch.
7. (Optional) Plug one end of the cable supplied with the SPC power control device into the
SPC
1 port on the DSR2035/8035 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 a grounded AC wall outlet. Repeat this step for the SPC 2 port if fail-over capability
is
desired.
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8. (Optional) To configure the DSR2035/8035 switch using the console menu interface, use the
second supplied ribbon cable and RJ-45 to DB9 (female) adaptor to connect a terminal or a PC
that is running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal
the back panel of the DSR2035/8035 switch. 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.
9. Power up each target device and then power up the DSR2035/8035 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 3 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 color-coded connectors of a DSRIQ module to the corresponding keyboard, monitor
and mouse ports on the server you will be connecting to this DSR2035/8035 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
DSR2035/8035
switch.
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 the SETUP port on
®
To connect local virtual media:
Connect the virtual media to any one of the five USB ports on the DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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
DSR2035/8035 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 a grounded AC wall outlet. Power up your
serial device. See
Appendix C on page 84 for more information on DSRIQ-SRL modules.
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Verifying the Connections
DSR2035/8035 switch
The front panel of the DSR2035/8035 switch features LEDs indicating the Ethernet connection for
both LAN1 and LAN2:
• The green LED, labeled Link, illuminates when a valid connection to the network is
established at a rate of 1000 Mbps and blinks when there is activity on the port.
• The amber LED illuminates when you are communicating at a rate of 100 Mbps when using an
Ethernet connection.
• If neither LED is illuminated, connection speed is at a rate of 10 Mbps.
Additionally, the front panel of the DSR2035/8035 switch has LEDs for each port that indicate the
target device status:
• A green LED illuminates when the attached target device has power.
• An amber LED illuminates when that port is selected.
• The LEDs blink during a firmware upgrade.
DSRIQ modules
NOTE: PS/2, Sun, USB, USB2 and USB2L DSRIQ modules are available for attaching servers to your DSR
switch. If your DSR switch supports virtual media, connect virtual media devices to a workstation using USB2
and USB2L DSRIQ modules.
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Use the DSRIQ-SRL serial module to connect serial devices to the DSR2035/8035 switch. The
DSRIQ-SRL module features two green LEDs: a POWER LED and a STATUS LED.
•The POWER LED indicates that the attached DSRIQ-SRL module is powered.
•The STATUS LED indicates that a valid selection has been made to a DSR2035/8035 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
accessing the Terminal Applications menu.
Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 Software
Because the DSR2035/8035 switch has an on-board web server, you must configure the web server
and install the DSView 3 software.
Setting up the built-in web server
You can access the DSR2035/8035 switch via an embedded web server that handles most day-today switching tasks. Before using the web server to access the switch, first specify an IP address
Alt-B after
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through the SETUP port on the back panel of the switch. See Chapter 6 for detailed instructions on
how to use the SETUP port and web server to configure the switch.
Setting up the DSView 3 software
See the DSView Installer/User Guide that ships with your software, or refer to the DSView 3
Software Online Help.
Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices
Before a computer connected to the DSR2035/8035 switch can be used for remote user control, you
must set the target mouse speed and turn off acceleration. For machines running Microsoft
Windows® (Windows NT®, 2000, XP, Server 2003), use the default PS/2 mouse driver.
To ensure that the local mouse movement and remote cursor display remain in sync, mouse
acceleration needs to be set to “none” for all user accounts accessing a remote system using a KVM
switch. Mouse acceleration should also be set to “none” on every remote system. Special cursors
should not be used and cursor visibility options, such as pointer trails,
animations, cursor shadowing and cursor hiding should also be turned off.
This section explains the steps for setting mouse movement and cursor features for use with
Avocent hardware products and DSView
operating
systems:
® management software with the following
®
Ctrl key cursor location
• Microsoft® Windows® NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003 and IntelliPoint® drivers
•LINUX® Red Hat® (pre-8.0, 8.0 and later, and Enterprise) and SUSE
• UNIX® Sun Solaris® (versions 9 and 10)
•Novell® NetWare
•Apple® MAC® OS 10.3 and later
NOTE: If you are not able to disable mouse acceleration from within your operating system, or if you do not
desire to adjust the settings of all your servers, newer versions of the DSView 3 software include the Tools Single Cursor Mode command available in the Video Viewer window. This command places the Video Viewer
window into an “invisible mouse” mode which allows you to manually toggle control between the mouse pointer
on the target system being viewed and the mouse pointer on the client running DSView 3 software.
Microsoft Windows
NOTE: Avocent highly recommends that all Microsoft® Windows systems attached to the DS1800 digital switch,
DSR switches, CCM console management appliances and SwitchView IP remote access devices use the default
Windows PS/2 mouse driver.
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for NT 4.0 (using default drivers):
1. From the Desktop taskbar, select Start - Settings - Control Panel to open the Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel, double-click the Mouse icon to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.
®
®
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3. Click the Motion tab.
4. Set the Pointer speed slider to Slow (the leftmost tick mark).
5. Make sure the Snap to default checkbox is cleared.
6. Click OK to save your settings and to close the Mouse Properties dialog box.
7. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using:
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks® cross-platform management application, click
Screen
Refresh.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for Windows 2000 (using
default
drivers):
1. From the Desktop taskbar, select Start - Settings - Control Panel to open the Control Panel.
2. From the Control Panel, double-click the Mouse icon to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.
3. Click the Motion tab.
4. Set the Speed slider to the default of 50% (the sixth tick mark from the left).
5. Set the Acceleration option to None.
6. Make sure the Snap to default checkbox is cleared.
7. Click OK to save your settings and to close the Mouse Properties dialog box.
8. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using:
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for Windows XP or Windows
Server 2003 (using default drivers):
1. From the Desktop taskbar, select Start - Control Panel to open the Control Panel.
2. From the Control Panel, double-click the Mouse icon to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.
3. Click the Pointer Options tab.
4. Set the Select a pointer speed slider to the default of midpoint (the fifth tick mark from
the
left).
5. Clear the Enhance pointer precision checkbox.
6. Make sure the Snap To and the Visibility checkboxes are cleared.
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7. Click OK to save your settings and to close the Mouse Properties dialog box.
8. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using:
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for IntelliPoint drivers:
1. From the Desktop taskbar, select Start - Control Panel to open the Control Panel.
2. From the Control Panel, double-click the Mouse icon to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.
3. Click the Pointer Options tab.
4. Set the Select a pointer speed slider to the default of midpoint (the fifth tick mark from
the
left).
5. Clear the Enhance pointer precision checkbox.
6. Make sure the Snap To and the Visibility checkboxes are cleared.
7. Click the Wheel tab.
8. Clear the Enable accelerated scrolling ... checkbox.
9. Click OK to save your settings and to close the Mouse Properties dialog box.
10. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using:
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
LINUX
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
NOTE: Red Hat and SUSE support several standard graphical user interfaces. For this document, the Red Hatmodified version of the GNOME graphical interface is shown, and the SUSE-modified version of the KDE
interface is shown. If your Red Hat installation uses the KDE graphical user interface, see the SUSE section or
refer to the KDE documentation online. If your SUSE installation uses the GNOME interface, refer to the Red Hat
section or refer to the GNOME documentation online.
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for Red Hat LINUX pre-8.0 drivers
(modified GNOME GUI):
1. From the Workspace Menu, click the Desktop Manager icon and select Application Manager Desktop_Controls to open the Control Center dialog box.
2. From the tree view, select Peripherals - Mouse to list the mouse settings.
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3. Set the Acceleration slider to the center position.
4. (Optional) Select the desired Mouse buttons option and set the Threshold slider to the
desired
position.
5. Click OK to save your settings and to close the Control Center dialog box.
6. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using.
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for Red Hat LINUX 8.0 and
later
drivers:
1. Click the Red Hat icon.
2. Select Preferences - Mouse to open the Mouse Preferences dialog box.
3. Click the Motion tab.
4. Set the Acceleration slider slightly left of the center position.
NOTE: The sliders in Red Hat LINUX versions 8 and above do not contain numbers or tick marks. Proper
alignment may be achieved only by trial and error.
5. (Optional) Set the Sensitivity and Threshold sliders to the desired positions.
6. Click Close to save your settings and to close the Mouse Preferences dialog box.
7. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using.
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
8. Test the mouse motion in the Video Viewer window.
9. If necessary, repeat steps 4 to 8 until the mouse is properly aligned.
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for Red Hat Enterprise
LINUX
drivers:
There are two ways to open the Mouse dialog box:
• To open the Mouse dialog box using a menu, go to step 1.
• To open the Mouse dialog box using icons, go to 4.
1. Click the Main Menu icon.
2. Select Programs - Settings - Peripherals - Mouse to open the Mouse dialog box.
3. Go to step 8 on page 16.
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4. Click the Start Here icon to open the Start Here dialog box.
5. Click the Preferences icon to open the Control Center dialog box.
6. Click the Peripherals icon to open the Peripherals dialog box.
7. Click the Mouse icon to open the Mouse dialog box.
8. Set the Acceleration slider to the middle position.
9. (Optional) Select the desired Mouse buttons option and set the Threshold slider to the
desired
position.
10. Click OK to save your settings and to close the Mouse dialog box.
11. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using.
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for SUSE LINUX drivers:
1. Click the SUSE icon and select the Control Center menu option. (By default, SUSE uses a
modified version of the KDE graphical user interface.)
2. Click anywhere in the screen area to open the Behavior (first time use default) - Control Center
window where you clicked.
3. If the Index side navigation bar is shown in tree view, click the plus symbol (+) next to
Peripherals to display the submenu items. Otherwise, select
4. Select the Mouse option to display the Mouse - Control Center dialog box.
5. Click the Advanced tab.
6. Set the Pointer acceleration slider to the leftmost position (1.0x).
7. (Optional) Set the Pointer threshold, Double click interval, Drag start time, Drag start distance
and Mouse wheel scrolls by sliders to the desired positions.
8. If necessary, click Defaults to restore the default settings.
9. Click Apply to save your settings.
10. Click the X button in the upper-right corner to close the Mouse - Control Center dialog box.
11. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using:
• If you are using DSView 2.x or earlier software, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView 3.0 or later software, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
Peripherals.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
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UNIX
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To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for Sun Solaris v9 drivers:
NOTE: To use a Sun Solaris driver with the DSView software and DSR switch, you must have the following
versions of DSView software on your host system and DSR switch firmware:
• DSView software version 2.x and earlier - DS Management Software suite version 1.0.9.202 or later
• DSR switch with DSView software version 2.x and earlier - Firmware version 1.0.0.106 to 2.x
• DSR switch with DSView software 3.0 and later - Firmware version 3.0 or later
1. From the Workspace Menu, select Desktop Manager and go to 3.
- or -
Click on the tab above the Text Note control and select Applications to open the Application
Manager window.
2. Click the Desktop_Controls icon to open the Application Manager Desktop_Controls
window.
3. Double-click the Mouse Style Manager icon to open the Style Manager toolbar and Style
Manager - Mouse dialog box.
4. In the Style Manager - Mouse dialog box, set the Acceleration slider to 1.0.
5. (Optional) Select the desired Handedness and Button 2 options and set the Double-Click and
the Threshold sliders to the desired positions. Test the double-click speed by double-clicking
on the mouse icon.
6. Click OK to to save your settings and to close the dialog box.
7. If you are using DSView or AVWorks software, select Video - Scaling - Auto Scale in any
active remote session window.
8. Set the mouse scaling to normal by performing the following actions:
a. From the Video Viewer menu, select Tools - Session Options to open the Session Options
dialog box.
b. Click the Mouse tab.
c. In the Mouse Scaling area, select the Default radio button.
d. Click OK to save your settings and to close the Session Options dialog box.
9. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using:
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
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To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for Sun Solaris v10 drivers:
NOTE: To use a Sun Solaris driver with the DSView software and DSR switch, you must have the following
versions of DSView software on your host system and DSR switch firmware:
• DSView software version 2.x and earlier - DS Management Software suite version 1.0.9.202 or later
• DSR switch with DSView software version 2.x and earlier - Firmware version 1.0.0.106 to 2.x
• DSR switch with DSView software 3.0 and later - Firmware version 3.0 or later
1. On the Front Panel dashboard, click the Style Manager button to open the Style
Manager
toolbar.
2. On the Style Manager toolbar, double-click the Mouse icon to open the Style Manager - Mouse
dialog box.
3. In the Style Manager - Mouse dialog box, set the Acceleration slider to 1.0.
4. (Optional) Select the desired Handedness and Button 2 options and set the Double-Click and
the Threshold sliders to the desired positions. Test the double-click speed by double-clicking
the mouse icon.
5. Click OK to save your settings and to close the dialog box.
6. If you are using DSView or AVWorks software, select Video - Scaling - Auto Scale in any
active remote session window.
7. Set the mouse scaling to normal by performing the following actions:
a. From the Video Viewer menu, select Tools - Session Options to open the Session Options
dialog box.
b. Click the Mouse tab.
c. In the Mouse Scaling area, select the Default setting.
d. Click OK to to save your settings and to close the Sessions Options dialog box.
8. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using.
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
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Novell NetWare
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for NetWare v5 and v6 drivers:
Novell NetWare versions 5 and 6 are not delivered with a method for changing the mouse
acceleration. An NLM (NetWare Loadable Module) jointly developed by Avocent and Novell is
available from the Avocent web site which may be used to properly align the mouse.
1. In a web browser, enter http://www.avocent.com to visit the Avocent web site home page.
2. On the Avocent web site home page, click the Support link to go to the Technical Support
web
page.
3. On the Technical Support web page, click the Knowledge Base link to go to a page containing
Avocent hardware and software products.
4. Select the DSView link to list DSView software subcategories to the right of the Avocent
hardware and software products.
5. Select the Configuration and Installation link to go to a web page containing DSView software
configuration and installation information appears.
6. Select the DSView Software Mouse Alignment with Novell GUI Netware 5 and 6 link. The
Technical & Support Notes web page appears.
7. Follow the instructions on the web page.
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for NetWare v6.5 drivers:
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1. While running the DSView management software, click the Novell button on the toolbar at the
bottom of the Avocent Session Viewer window.
2. From the pop-up menu, select Settings - GUI Environment.
3. After the GUI Environment window displays, select the Input tab.
4. Disable mouse acceleration by making sure that the Acceleration Disabled checkbox
is
selected.
5. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using.
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
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Apple Mac OS
To adjust the mouse speed and pointer settings for Versions 10.3 and later (using
default
NOTE: Apple Mac OS Versions 10.3 and later have no option to disable mouse acceleration with the provided
drivers. The instructions below only slow down mouse acceleration rather than disabling it. However, if you are
running a later version of the DSView management software, you can activate Single Cursor Mode to make the
mouse pointer “invisible.” Refer to the
Single Cursor Mode.
1. Click the Apple icon.
2. Select System Prefs to open the System Prefs window.
3. Select View - Mouse to open the Mouse dialog box.
4. Set the Tracking Speed slider to the default of the fifth tick mark from the left.
5. (Optional) Set the Double-Click Speed slider to the desired position. Test the double-click
6. (Optional) Set the Scrolling Speed slider to the desired position.
7. Close the Mouse dialog box to save your settings.
8. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
drivers):
DSView Installer/User Guide
speed by double-clicking a word in the text field below the slider.
software you are using.
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
for detailed instructions about activating
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
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CHAPTER
Local Port Operation
3
Controlling Your System at the Local Port
The DSR2035/8035 switch includes a local port on the back. This port enables you to connect a
keyboard, monitor and mouse to the switch for direct access. The DSR2035/8035 switch uses the
OSCAR
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 DSR2035/8035
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.
®
graphical user interface, which has intuitive menus to configure your system and select
21
The Port column indicates the port to which a target device is connected.
To access the OSCAR interface Main dialog box:
Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box will appear.
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Figure 3.1: OSCAR Interface Main Dialog Box
Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions
Button Function
VMedia Set virtual media options and make virtual media connections. This option is only
available when a KVM session is in progress.
Log Out Disconnect the KVM and user sessions.
Clear Clear all offline DSRIQ modules.
Disconnect Disconnect the KVM session.
Setup Access the Setup dialog box and configure the OSCAR interface.
Commands Access the Commands dialog box.
To manage a KVM session from the Main dialog box:
Click Clear to clear all offline DSRIQ modules.
-or-
Click Disconnect to disconnect a KVM session. If there is an associated Locked virtual media
session, it will be disconnected.
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Viewing the status of your DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035
switch reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the settings for the selected target device.
To select target devices:
Double-click the target device name, EID or port number.
-or-
If the display order of your list is by port (Port button is depressed), type the port number and
press Enter.
-or-
If the display order of your list is by name or EID (Name or EID button is depressed), type the first
few letters of the name of the target device, or the EID number to establish it as unique and
press Enter.
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To select the previous target device:
Press Print Screen and then Backspace. This key combination toggles you between the previous
and current connections.
To disconnect from a target device:
Press Print Screen and then Alt+0 (zero). This leaves the user in a free state, with no target device
selected. The status flag on your desktop displays Free.
Soft switching
Soft switching is the ability to switch target devices using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch
to a target device by pressing
Print Screen and then typing the first few characters of its name or
number. If you have set a Screen Delay Time and you press the key sequences before that time has
elapsed, the OSCAR interface will not display.
To configure the OSCAR interface screen delay:
1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.
2. Click Setup - Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.
3. For Screen Delay Time, type the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog
box is displayed after
Print Screen is pressed.
4. Click OK.
To soft switch to a target device:
1. Press Print Screen. If the display order of the Main dialog is by port (Port button is depressed),
type the port number and press
Enter.
-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
Enter.
2. To switch back to the previous target device, press Print Screen then Backspace.
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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
Keystroke Function
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Print Screen Opens the OSCAR interface. Press Print Screen twice to send the Print Screen keystroke to
F1 Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box.
Escape Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous one. If the
Alt Opens dialog boxes, selects or checks options and executes actions when used with underlined
Alt+X Closes current dialog box and returns to previous one.
Alt+O Selects the
Enter Completes a switch operation in the Main dialog box and exits the OSCAR interface.
Single-click,
Enter
Print Screen,
Backspace
Print Screen,
Alt+0 (zero)
Print Screen,
Pause
the currently selected DSRIQ module.
Main dialog box is displayed, pressing Escape closes the OSCAR interface and displays a
status flag if status flags are enabled. See
information. In a message box, pressing Escape closes the pop-up box and returns to the
current dialog box.
or other designated letters.
OK
button, then returns to the previous dialog box.
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
Immediately turns on Screen Saver mode and prevents access to that specific console, if it is
password protected.
Free
. (This only applies to the 0 (zero) on the keyboard and not the numeric keypad.)
Controlling the status flag
in this chapter for more
Up/Down
Arrows
Right/Left
Arrows
Page Up/Page
Down
Home/End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list.
Backspace Erases characters in a text box.
Delete Deletes current selection in the Scan list or characters in a text box.
Moves the cursor from line to line in lists.
Moves the cursor between columns. When editing a text box, these keys move the cursor
within the column.
Pages up and down through Name and Port lists and Help pages.
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Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (Continued)
Keystroke Function
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.
Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus
You can configure your DSR2035/8035 switching system from the Setup dialog box within the
OSCAR interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your DSR2035/8035 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.
accessed using each of the buttons in the Setup dialog box as shown in Figure 3.2.
Table 3.4: Setup Features to Configure the OSCAR Interface
Feature Purpose
Table 3.4 outlines the function
Menu 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.
Flag Change display, timing, color or location of the status flag.
Broadcast Simultaneously send mouse movements and keystrokes to multiple target devices.
Scan Set up a custom Scan pattern for up to 16 target devices.
Screen Saver Set passwords to protect or restrict access or enable the screen saver.
Keyboard Set the keyboard country code to send to Sun servers.
Devices Identify the appropriate number of ports on an attached cascade switch.
Names Identify target devices by unique names.
To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog box:
1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.
2. Click Setup to open the Setup dialog box.
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Figure 3.2: OSCAR Interface Setup Dialog Box
Assigning target device names
Use the Names dialog box to identify target devices by name rather than by port number. The
Names list is always sorted by port order. You can toggle between displaying the name or the EID
number of each DSRIQ module, so even if you move the target device to another port, the name
and configuration will be recognized by the switch.
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 to open the Names dialog box as shown in Figure 3.3.
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Figure 3.3: OSCAR Interface Names Dialog Box
NOTE: If new DSRIQ modules are discovered by the DSR2035/8035 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.
To assign names to target devices:
1. In the Names dialog box, select a target device name or port number and click Modify to open
the Name Modify dialog box as shown in
Figure 3.4 on page 29.
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Figure 3.4: OSCAR Interface Name Modify Dialog Box
2. Type a name in the New Name box. Names of target devices may contain all printable characters.
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 Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes.
NOTE: If a DSRIQ module has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default name.
To list target devices alphabetically by name:
Press Alt+N or click Name in the Main dialog box.
To access the OSCAR interface Devices dialog box:
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - Devices to open the Devices dialog box as shown in Figure 3.5.
NOTE: The Modify button is available only if a configurable switch is selected.
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Figure 3.5: OSCAR Interface Devices Dialog Box
When the DSR2035/8035 switch discovers a cascade switch, the numbering format changes 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.
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To assign a device type:
1. In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number.
2. Click Modify to open the Device Modify dialog box.
Figure 3.6: OSCAR Interface Device Modify Dialog Box
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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.
OK
in the Devices
Changing the display behavior
Use the Menu dialog box, shown in Figure 3.7 on page 32, 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 Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface and to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - Menu in the Main dialog box to open the Menu dialog box appears.
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Figure 3.7: OSCAR Interface 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 Interface 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 enables you to complete a soft switch without the OSCAR interface
displaying. To perform a soft switch, see
the Soft switching section on page 24.
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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
Table 3.5
desctibes each status flag.
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 to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - Flag to open the Flag dialog box as shown in Figure 3.8.
Figure 3.8: OSCAR Interface 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 - Gray 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.
-orSelect 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 as shown in Figure 3.9.
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 Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - Broadcast to open the Broadcast dialog box as shown in Figure 3.10 on page 35.
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Figure 3.10: OSCAR Interface 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 Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target device. Then press Alt+K to
select the keyboard checkbox and/or
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 to open the Commands dialog box.
4. Select the Broadcast Enable checkbox to activate Broadcasting.
5. From the user station, type the information and 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 DSR2035/8035 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 available only to the local user.
To add target devices to the Scan list:
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - Scan to open the Scan dialog box as shown in Figure 3.11.
Figure 3.11: OSCAR Interface 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 Alt+Down Arrow to move the cursor down through the list of target devices.
b. Press Alt+Up Arrow to move the cursor up through the list of target devices.
c. Press Alt+Home to move the cursor to the first target device in the list.
d. Press 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 Down Arrow and repeat steps 2-5 for each of the
remaining target devices to be included in the scan pattern.
7. Click OK to save your settings.
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 to save your settings.
To start the Scan mode:
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Commands to open the Commands dialog box as shown in Figure 3.12.
Figure 3.12: OSCAR Interface Commands Dialog Box
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3. Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box.
4. Click X to close the Commands dialog box.
NOTE: Scanning will begin as soon as the Scan Enable button is selected.
To cancel Scan mode:
Select a target device if the OSCAR interface is open.
-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 to open the Commands dialog box shown in Figure 3.12 on page 37.
b. Clear Scan Enable.
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 to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - Screen Saver to open the Screen Saver dialog box as shown in Figure 3.13.
Figure 3.13: OSCAR Interface Screen Saver Dialog Box
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To set the Screen Saver options:
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NOTE: The Screen Saver password is set within the DSView software. For more information, see the
Installer/User Guide
.
DSView
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 ENERGY STAR® compliant; otherwise select Screen.
CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with
ENERGY STAR®.
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 save your settings.
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:
1. Press Print Screen.
2. Then press Pause.
This command sequence works only 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 DSR2035/8035 switch
firmware will cause incorrect keyboard mapping.
Sun servers may use keyboard mappings for non-US keyboards. By default, the DSR2035/8035
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
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
when the US keyboard country code is used.
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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 DSR2035/8035
switches when they are powered up or rebooted and the new code is stored in the DSRIQ module.
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.
To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - Keyboard to open the Keyboard dialog box.
Figure 3.14: OSCAR Interface Keyboard Dialog Box
3. Select a country code and click OK to save your settings.
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.
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Setting virtual media options
You can determine the behavior of the DSR2035/8035 switch during a virtual media session using
the options provided in the Virtual Media dialog box.
for virtual media sessions.
Table 3.6: Virtual Media Options
Function Purpose
Locked 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.
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Table 3.6 outlines the options that can be set
Appliance
Select Local Mapping Options
Reserve Ensures that a virtual media connection can only be accessed with your username
CD ROM Allows virtual media sessions to the first detected CD-ROM drive. Enable this
Mass Storage Allows virtual media sessions to the first detected mass storage drive. Enable this
Write Access Allows a target server to write data to the virtual media during a virtual media
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.
checkbox to establish a virtual media CD-ROM connection to a server. Disable to end
a virtual media CD-ROM connection to a server.
checkbox to establish a virtual media mass storage connection to a server. Disable to
end a virtual media mass storage connection to a server.
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 to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - VM to open the Virtual Media dialog box shown in Figure 3.15 on page 42.
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Figure 3.15: OSCAR Interface Virtual Media Dialog Box
3. Click to enable or disable each of the options. For information about individual settings, see
Table 3.6 on page 41.
4. Click OK to accept the options you have selected and return to the Setup dialog box.
Managing server tasks using the OSCAR interface
From the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage your DSR2035/8035
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 Devices
Feature Purpose
Broadcast
Enable
Scan Enable Begin scanning your target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the Setup dialog
User Status View and disconnect users.
Display
Versions
Reset PS/2 Re-establish operation of PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Begin broadcasting to your target devices. Configure a target device list for broadcasting under
the Setup dialog box.
box.
View version information for the DSR2035/8035 switch as well as view and upgrade firmware
for individual DSRIQ modules.
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To access the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box:
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Commands to open the Commands dialog box as shown in Figure 3.16.
Figure 3.16: OSCAR Interface Commands Dialog Box
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 to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Commands - User Status to open the User Status dialog box shown in Figure 3.17 on
page 44.
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Figure 3.17: OSCAR Interface User Status Dialog Box
To disconnect a user:
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Commands - User Status to open the User Status dialog box shown in Figure 3.17.
3. Click the letter corresponding to the user to disconnect. The Disconnect dialog box will appear as
shown in
Figure 3.18.
Figure 3.18: OSCAR Interface Disconnect Dialog Box
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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 DSR2035/8035 switch. With
communication re-established between the target device and the DSR2035/8035 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 to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Commands - Reset PS/2. A message box displays requesting that you confirm the reset.
3. In the message box, 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 to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Commands - Display Versions to open the Version dialog box shown in Figure 3.19 on
page 46. The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the DSR2035/8035 switch.
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Figure 3.19: OSCAR Interface Version Dialog Box
3. To view individual DSRIQ module version information, click DSRIQ to open the DSRIQ
Selection dialog box shown in
Figure 3.20.
Figure 3.20: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box
4. Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the Ver s i on button. The DSRIQ Version dialog box
appears. An example is shown in
Figure 3.21 on page 47.
For more information on loading firmware, refer to Appendix A.
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Figure 3.21: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box
5. Click X to close the DSRIQ Version dialog box.
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CHAPTER
Web Server Operations
4
Overview of the DSR2035/8035 Web Server
In addition to the OSCAR on-screen interface, the DSR2035/8035 switch provides a built in web
server to handle all basic KVM switching needs. For enhanced functionality and control of multiple
devices, users can upgrade to the DSView 3 software package. The DSR web server provides
secure “point-and-click” web browser-based access to control any device attached to your
DSR2035/8035 switch.
The DSR web server supports the following browsers:
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1 and later
• Mozilla version 1.7.3 and later
• Firefox version 1.0 and later
• Netscape version 7.2 and later
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Avocent recommends that the browser be kept up to date with the latest version.
A Video Viewer window allows you to control the keyboard, monitor and mouse functions of
individual target devices connected to the DSR2035/8035 switch in real time. You may also use
predefined global macros to perform actions within the Video Viewer window. For instructions on
how to use the Video Viewer, see
described in Chapter 2 and you have set the IP address, you are ready to begin daily operation.
Chapter 5. Once the switch has been installed and configured as
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers
Before you can begin a KVM session, you must first login to the DSR web server.
To log in to the DSR web server:
1. Launch a web browser.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter the IP address that you assigned to your
DSR2035/8035 switch. Use https://xxx.xx.xx.xx as the format.
3. When the browser makes contact with the switch, enter your username and password, then
click Login. The DSR Explorer Window will appear.
NOTE: The default username is Admin with no password.
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About the DSR Explorer Window
When a user has been logged in and authenticated, the Avocent DSR Explorer window appears.
From the DSR Explorer window, users may view, access and manage their DSR2035/8035 switch.
The window may also be used to specify system settings and change profile settings.
Figure 4.1 shows the DSView Explorer window areas for the DSR2035/8035 switch.
B
A
Figure 4.1: Avocent DSR Explorer Window
Table 4.1 on page 51 describes some of the DSR Explorer window areas.
C
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Table 4.1: DSR Explorer Window Area Descriptions
Letter Description
A Top option bar - Use the top option bar to bookmark a DSR web server window, refresh the display
of a DSR web server window, print a web page, log out of a software session or access the
Avocent Technical Support help page. The name of the logged in user appears on the left side of
the top option bar.
B Side navigation bar - Use the side navigation bar to display the system information you wish to
display or edit, which displays in the content area. The side navigation bar also contains icons in
the top left corner which, when clicked, expand or collapse all nodes.
C Content area - Use the content area to display or make changes to the DSR web server system.
Using the side navigation bar
You can use the side navigation bar to display windows in which you can specify settings or
perform operations.
Explorer window.
Figure 4.2 shows the side navigation bar of the DSR2035/8035
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Figure 4.2: Side Navigation Bar
Clicking on a link that does not contain an arrow will display its corresponding window.
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Using the top option bar
Bookmarking a window (Internet Explorer only)
The DSR Explorer window contains a bookmark icon and text in the top option bar. Bookmarking
a window will add a link to the window in the Favorites drop-down menu. You may select the link
at any time to quickly access the bookmarked window.
If you bookmark a window and information related to the window changes, this new information
will appear in the window when you next display the bookmarked window.
If you click BOOKMARK or the bookmark icon after the DSR web server session has timed out, the
User Login window will open and you must log in again.
To bookmark a window:
1. In the top option bar, click BOOKMARK or the bookmark icon. The Add Favorite dialog box
will
appear.
2. If you wish, type a name for the window. You may also click the Create in button to create or
specify a folder in which to place the window.
3. Click OK to close the Add Favorite dialog box.
Printing a window
All DSR web server windows contain a print icon in the top option bar.
To print a DSR web server window:
1. In the top option bar, click PRINT or the print icon. The Print dialog box will appear.
2. Specify the options you wish to use for printing the DSR web server window.
3. Click Print to print the DSR web server window and close the Print dialog box.
Refreshing a window
A DSR Explorer window may be refreshed at any time by clicking REFRESH or the refresh icon in
the top option bar.
Logging Out
A user may log out at any time by clicking the logout icon in the top option bar.
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Launching a KVM session
To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer:
1. From the DSR Explorer, select Target Devices in the side navigation bar. A list of available
devices will appear.
2. Click the KVM session link to the right of the target device that you wish to access. The Video
Viewer will launch. For more information on the Video Viewer, see Chapter 5.
If the target device is currently in use, users attempting access will be given an opportunity to force
a connection to the device if their preemption level is equal to or higher than the current user’s.
Users may also launch KVM sessions from the Unit Overview window.
To delete offline IQ modules:
1. If you wish to only list servers that are available and powered, click Appliance - Appliance
Settings - Ports - IQ modules to activate the Appliance IQ modules window.
2. Click the Delete Offline button.
To disconnect an active KVM session (Administrator only):
1. Click Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - Active to display a list of active
KVM sessions.
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2. Select the checkbox to the left of the session you wish to disconnect and click the
Disconnect button.
Managing a DSR web server device
While not as powerful as the DSView 3 software, the DSR web server provides several
configuration options to tailor the DSR2035/8035 switch to your specific application.
Upgrading DSRIQ modules
The DSRIQ Flash upgrade feature allows you to update DSRIQ modules with the latest firmware
available. This update can be performed using the DSR web server, DSView 3 software or the
OSCAR interface.
After the Flash memory is reprogrammed with the upgrade, the DSR2035/8035 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: Check www.avocent.com for firmware upgrade files.
NOTE: DSRIQ modules are automatically updated when the DSR2035/8035 switch is updated. To update your
DSR2035/8035 switch firmware, see Appendix A on page 81 or the DSView 3 Software Online Help.
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DSRIQ modules may also be force upgraded should the need arise.
To force upgrade the DSRIQ module firmware using the DSR web server:
1. From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - IQ modules.
2. Select the IQ modules that you wish to upgrade and click the Upgrade button.
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.
Rebooting the appliance
Periodically, such as after an upgrade, you may need to reboot the DSR2035/8035 switch.
To reboot the DSR2035/8035 switch remotely:
1. From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Overview.
2. When the appliance overview window appears, click Reboot Appliance.
Managing local accounts
The DSR web server provides local and login security through Administrator-defined user
accounts. By selecting Local Accounts on the side menu bar, Administrators may add and delete
users, define user preemption and access levels and change passwords.
User access levels
Accounts have two access levels: user and Administrator. Most switch management tasks can only
be performed by persons with Administrator level access.
Preemption levels
The preemption level of users determine whether they may disconnect another user’s serial or
video (KVM) session with a target device.
DSR web server Administrators may specify the preemption level for user accounts when an
account is created. The preemption level may be changed later.
Preemption levels range from 1-4, with 4 being the highest level. For example, a user with a
preemption level of 4 may preempt other level 4 users, as well as those with a level 1, 2 or 3 setting.
To change the default premption level (Administrator only):
1. Click Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - OSCAR.
2. Use the drop-down menu to select the new level and click the Save button.
To add a new user account (Administrator only):
1. On the side menu bar, select Local Accounts. The current user list will be displayed.
2. Click the Add button.
3. Enter the name and password of the new user in the blanks provided.
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4. Select the preemption and access levels for the new user.
5. Click the Save button to complete the process.
To delete a user account (Administrator only):
1. On the side menu bar, select Local Accounts. The current user list will be displayed.
2. Click the box to the left of each account that you wish to delete, then click the
delete button.
To edit a user account (Administrator or active user only):
1. On the side menu bar, select local accounts. The current user list will be displayed.
2. Click the name of the user you wish to edit. A user profile will appear.
3. Edit the user account as needed, then click Save.
Managing device properties
Viewing and changing appliance configuration information
The DSR2035/8035 switch can report most device properties directly through the DSR
web
browser.
NOTE: Users can view all appliance information, but only Administrators can change settings.
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Table 4.2: Viewing Appliance Information
To do this: Select this:
Display the unit’s name or type
Display a list of available target devices, their
type and status
Enter, change or display the unit’s network
address, gateway address, subnet mask, MAC
address, LAN speed, DHCP enable status or
ICMP ping reply status
Display the unit’s current firmware revision for
application, boot and Video FPGA
Display a list of the attached IQ module and
status
its
Display a list of active KVM sessions and
duration
their
Display a list of devices attached to the
DSR2035/8035
switch
Appliance - Overview
Target Devices
Appliance - Appliance Settings - Network
Appliance - Appliance Settings - Versions
Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - IQ modules
Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - Active
Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - Active
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Table 4.2: Viewing Appliance Information (Continued)
To do this: Select this:
Display a list of devices attached to the
DSR2035/8035
View the unit’s part number, serial number and
EID number
Enter or display the unit’s Site, Department
and
Location
Enable the inactivity timeout
Change the unit encryption level
Change the modem time-out settings
switch
Power Controlling Target Devices
NOTE: You must have Administrator privileges to change SPC power control device settings.
If a target device is connected to an SPC power control device outlet, you may power up, power
down or cycle (power target device down and then up) the target device using the DSR web server.
To power up a target device:
1. Select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - SPC - Sockets from the DSR Explorer window.
The SPC sockets window will appear.
Appliance - Connections
Appliance - Properties - Identity
Appliance - Properties - Location
Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - KVM settings
Then, click the
Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - KVM settings
Then select the level of encryption desired for keyboard/
mouse signals and then video signals.
Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - Modem
Enable Inactivity timeout
box.
2. Select the checkbox to the left of the device that you wish to power.
3. Click the On button.
To power down a target device:
1. Select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - SPC - Sockets from the DSR Explorer window.
The SPC sockets window will appear.
2. Select the checkbox to the left of the device that you wish to power down.
3. Click the Off button.
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To power cycle a target device:
1. Select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - SPC - Sockets from the DSR Explorer window.
The SPC sockets window will appear.
2. Select the checkbox to the left of the device that you wish to cycle.
3. Click the Cycle button.
To change the minimum on time, off time or wake up state:
1. Select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - SPC - Sockets from the DSR Explorer window.
2. Click the socket name that you wish to modify.
3. Use the drop down windows to alter the desired settings.
4. Click the Save button to exit.
To view device details regarding the connected SPC device:
Select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - SPC - Settings from the DSR Explorer window.
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The Video Viewer
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About the Video Viewer Window
The Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to the DSR
switch. When you connect to a device using the Video Viewer, the target device desktop appears in
a separate window containing both the local and the target device cursor. The Video Viewer
window supports either a 3- or 5-button
The DSR web server software uses a Java-based program to display the Video Viewer window.
NOTE: The DSR web server uses system memory to store and display images within Video Viewer windows.
Each opened Video Viewer window requires additional system memory:
• An 8-bit color setting on the client PC requires 1.4 MB of memory per Video Viewer window.
• A 16-bit color setting requires 2.4 MB and a 32-bit color setting requires 6.8 MB.
Opening more than four simultaneous Video Viewer windows may affect system performance and is not
recommended. If you attempt to open more Video Viewer windows than your system memory allows, you will
receive an out-of-memory error and the requested Video Viewer window will not open.
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If the device you are attempting to access is currently being viewed by another user, you will be
prompted to preempt the other user if the preemption level is equal to or greater than theirs. An
appliance administrator can disconnect the other user via the Active Session page. For more
information, see the
53 in Chapter 4.
To disconnect an active KVM session (Administrator only) procedure on page
Video Viewer Minimum Requirements
The Video Viewer requires one of the following operating systems:
• Windows 2000 Workstation or Server with Service Pack 2
• Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise or Web Edition
• Window NT 4.0 Workstation or Server with Service Pack 6a
• Windows XP Home Edition or Professional
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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The Video Viewer client requires Java version 1.4.2_04 or later when opened from Internet
Explorer, Mozilla, Netscape or Firefox browsers. The DSR web server automatically downloads
and installs the Video Viewer the first time it is opened.
NOTE: The DSR web server does not install the Java Resource Engine (JRE). The JRE is available from
http:\\www.sun.com as a free download.
Launching a KVM Session
NOTE: When using a non-proxied connection, video performance over a slower network connection may be less
than optimal. Since certain color settings (such as Grayscale) use less network bandwidth than others (such as
Best Color), changing the color settings can increase video performance. For optimal video performance over a
slower network connection, Avocent recommends a color setting such as Grayscale/Best Compression or Low
Color/High Compression. See the the
To launch a KVM session from the DSR Explorer window:
1. Click on a device listed on the Target Devices screen to open the unit overview window.
2. Click the KVM Session link to open the Video Viewer in a new window.
Session time-out
A remote session can time-out no activity has occurred in a Session window for a specified time.
The session time-out value can be configured by using the Appliance KVM Session Settings
window. If you specify a new time-out value, it will be used the next time the DSR web server
is
accessed.
Adjusting color depth
section on page 65 for more information.
To enable, disable or configure the session time-out:
1. In the side menu, select Unit Views - Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - KVM Settings.
2. Select the desired setting for the Enable Activity Timeout box.
3. If necessary, select the time limit for the inactivity timeout.
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Video Viewer Window Features
Figure 5.1 shows the Video Viewer window areas, and descriptions follow in Table 5.1 on page 62.
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Table 5.1: Video Viewer Window Description
Letter Description
A Title Bar: Displays the name of the server being viewed. When in Full Screen mode, the title
bar disappears and the server name appears between the menu and toolbar.
B Thumbtack: Locks the display of the menu and toolbar so that it is visible at all times.
C Menu and toolbar: Enables you to access many of the features in the Video Viewer window.
The menu and toolbar is in a show/hide state if the thumbtack has not been used. Place your
cursor over the toolbar to display the menu and toolbar.
Up to ten commands and/or macro group buttons can be displayed on the toolbar. By default,
the Single Cursor Mode, Refresh, Automatic Video Adjust and Align Local Cursor buttons
appear on the toolbar. For more information, see the the
page 63 and the the
Using Macros
section on page 72.
Changing the toolbar
section on
D Macro buttons: Commonly used keyboard sequences that can be sent to the target device.
E Minimize button: Minimizes the display of the Video Viewer window into the task bar at the
bottom of the local computer.
F Maximize button: Changes the window to Full Screen mode, which expands the accessed
device desktop to fill the entire screen. Expanding the window causes the following to occur:
• The title bar disappears.
• The server name appears between the menu and toolbar.
• The Maximize button hanges to a Normal Window Mode button and appears on the toolbar.
Clicking the button toggles the Video Viewer window to Normal Window mode.
• The Close button appears on the toolbar.
G Close button: Closes the VIdeo Viewer window.
a
H Accessed device desktop: Interacts with your device through this window.
I Frame: Resizes the Video Viewer window by clicking and holding on the frame.
a.The Close button may not be present for all operating systems.
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Changing the toolbar
You can choose the amount of elapsed time before the toolbar hides in the Video Viewer window
when it is in show/hide state (that is, not locked in place by the thumbtack).
To specify a toolbar hide time:
1. Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu.
-orClick the Session Options button.
The Session Options dialog box appears.
2. Click the Toolbar tab.
3. Use the arrow keys to specify the number of elapsed seconds prior to hiding the toolbar.
4. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box.
Setting the window size
NOTE: The View - Scaling command is not available if the Video Viewer window is in Full Screen mode or to
non-primary users of a shared session.
When the DSR web server is used for the first time, any open Video Viewer windows display at a
resolution of 1024 x 768 until the user changes the value. Each Video Viewer window can be set to
a different resolution.
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The DSR web server automatically adjusts the display if the window size changes during a session
as long as autoscaling is enabled. If the target device resolution changes any time during a session,
the display adjusts automatically.
To change the Video Viewer window resolution:
1. Select the View - Scaling command.
2. Click on the desired resolution.
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Adjusting the view
Using menus or Task buttons in the Video Viewer window, you can do the following:
• Align the mouse cursors.
• Refresh the screen.
• Enable or disable Full Screen mode. When Full Screen mode is enabled, the image adjusts to
fit the desktop up to a size of 1024 x 768. If the desktop has a higher resolution, the
following
• The full-screen image is centered in the desktop, and the areas surrounding the Video
• The menu and toolbar are locked so that they are visible at all times.
• Enable automatic, full or manual scaling of the session image:
• Change the color depth of the session image.
occurs:
Viewer window are black.
• With full scaling, the desktop window remains fixed and the device image scales to fit
the window.
• With automatic scaling, the desktop window is sized to match the resolution of the
server being viewed.
• With manual scaling, a drop-down menu of supported image scaling resolutions
is
displayed.
To align the mouse cursors:
Click the Align Local Cursor button in the Video Viewer window toolbar. The local cursor should
align with the cursor on the remote device.
NOTE: If cursors drift out of alignment, turn off mouse acceleration in the attached device.
To refresh the screen:
Click the Refresh Image button in the Video Viewer window.
-orSelect View - Refresh from the Video Viewer window menu.
The digitized video image is completely regenerated.
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To enable or disable full screen mode:
1. To enable Full Screen mode, click the Maximize button.
-orSelect View - Full Screen from the Video Viewer window menu.
The desktop window disappears and only the accessed device desktop is visible. The screen
resizes up to a maximum of 1024 x 768. If the desktop has a higher resolution, then a black
background surrounds the full screen image. The floating toolbar appears.
-or-
2. To disable Full Screen mode, click the Full Screen Mode button on the floating toolbar to
return to the desktop window.
To enable automatic, full or manual scaling:
1. To enable automatic scaling, select View - Scaling from the Video Viewer window menu. The
device image scales automatically.
-or-
2. To enable full scaling, select Vie w - Sca ling from the Video Viewer window menu. The device
image scales automatically to the resolution of the server being viewed.
-or-
3. To enable manual scaling:
a. Select View - Scaling from the Video Viewer window menu.
b. Choose the dimension to scale the window. Available manual scaling sizes are as follows:
1024 x 768 768 x 576
960 x 720 704 x 528
896 x 672 640 x 480
832 x 624
Adjusting color depth
The DSR switch Dambrackas Video Compression® (DVC) algorithm enables users to adjust the
number of viewable colors in a remote session window. You can choose to display more colors for
the best fidelity or fewer colors to reduce the volume of data transferred on the network.
Video Viewer windows can be viewed using the Best Color Available (slower updates), Best
Compression (fastest updates), a combination of Best Color and Best Compression or in Grayscale.
You can specify the color depths of individual ports and channels by selecting the Vie w - Co lo r
command in a remote session window. These settings are saved individually per channel.
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Additional video adjustment
Generally, the Video Viewer window automatic adjustment features optimizes the video for the
best possible view. However, users can fine-tune the video with the help of Avocent Technical
Support by selecting the Tools - Manual Video Adjust command in the Video Viewer window menu
or clicking the Manual Video Adjust button. This displays the Manual Video Adjust dialog box.
Video adjustment is a per target setting.
Users can also verify the level of packets per second required to support a static screen by
observing the packet rate located in the lower left-hand corner of the dialog box.
To manually adjust the video quality of the window:
NOTE: The following video adjustments should be made only on the advice and with the help of Avocent
Technical Support.
1. Select Tools - Manual Video Adjust from the Video Viewer window menu.
-orClick the Manual Video Adjust button.
The Manual Video Adjust dialog box appears. Figure 5.2 shows the dialog box. Table 5.2 on
page 67 describes each element of the dialog box.
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Table 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box Descriptions
Letter Description Letter Description
A Image Capture Width H Pixel Noise Threshold
B Pixel Sampling/Fine Adjust I Automatic Video Adjustment
C Image Capture Horizontal Position J Refresh Image
D Image Capture Vertical Position K Adjustment bar
E Contrast L Video Test Pattern
F Brightness M Performance Monitor
G Block Noise Threshold N Close button
2. Click the icon corresponding to the feature you wish to adjust.
3. Move the Contrast slider bar and then fine-tune the setting by clicking the Min (-) or Max (+)
buttons to adjust the parameter for each icon pressed. The adjustments display immediately in
the Video Viewer window.
4. When finished, click Close to exit the Manual Video Adjust dialog box.
Image capture width, pixel sampling/fine adjust, image capture horizontal position and image capture vertical position
The Image Capture Width, Pixel Sampling/Fine Adjust, Image Capture Horizontal Position and
Image Capture Vertical Position adjustments affect how the target video is captured and digitized
and are seldom changed.
The image capture parameters are automatically changed by the Automatic Adjustment function. A
special image is required on the target in order to make accurate adjustments independently.
Contrast and brightness
If the image in the Video Viewer window is too dark or too light, select Tools - Automatic Video
Adjust or click the Automatic Video Adjust button. This command is also available in the Video
Adjustments dialog box. In most cases, this corrects video problems.
In cases where clicking on Auto Adjust several times does not set the contrast and brightness as
desired, adjusting the contrast and brightness manually can help. Increase the brightness. Do not go
more than 10 increments before moving the contrast. Generally, the contrast should be moved
very
little.
Detection thresholds
In some cases, noise in the video transmission keeps the packets/sec count up, which is indicated by
little dots changing in the area of the cursor when it is moved. Varying the threshold values may
result in “quieter” screens and can improve cursor tracking.
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You can modify Noise Threshold and Priority Threshold values if you are using standard video
compression. You can also modify Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Threshold values. You
can restore default threshold values by clicking Auto Adjust Video.
Block noise threshold and pixel noise threshold
The Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Threshold values set the minimum color levels in
terms of changed video blocks and pixels per thousand that are allowed.
• The Block Noise Threshold sets the minimum color change that occurs in a single video block.
Increasing the value reduces the network bandwidth. Decreasing the value makes the size of
these artifacts smaller.
• The Pixel Noise Threshold sets the minimum color change in a single pixel. Decreasing the
value reduces the number of low-contrast artifacts, but increases network bandwidth.
See the the Adjusting the view section on page 64 for information about changing the color depth.
Automatic video adjustment
NOTE: You can also select
Automatic Video Adjust
Tools - Automatic Video Adjust
toolbar icon to automatically adjust the video.
In most cases, you do not need to alter the Video Settings from the default. The system
automatically adjusts and uses the optimal video parameters. The DSR web server performs best
when the video parameters are set such that no (0) video packets are transmitted for a static
You can easily adjust your video parameters to ideal settings by clicking on the Auto Adjust Video
button in the Manual Video Adjust dialog box.
NOTE: A green screen with yellow lettering may appear during auto-adjustment.
Refresh image
NOTE: You can also select
Clicking the Refresh Image button in the Manual Video Adjust dialog box completely regenerates
the digitized video image.
Video test pattern
Clicking the Video Test Pattern button in the Manual Video Adjust dialog box toggles a display of
a video test pattern. Click the Video Test Pattern button again to toggle back to a normal
video
image.
Adjusting mouse options
The Video Viewer window mouse options affect cursor type, cursor mode, scaling, alignment and
resetting. Mouse settings are device-specific; that is, they may be set differently for each device.
View - Refresh
from the Video Viewer window menu or click the
screen.
from the Video Viewer window menu to refresh the image.
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NOTE: If the device does not support the ability to disconnect and reconnect the mouse (almost all newer PCs
do), then the mouse will become disabled and the device will have to be rebooted.
Cursor Type
The Video Viewer window offers five appearance choices for the local mouse cursor. You can also
choose no cursor or the default cursor.
In Single Cursor mode, the display of the local (second) cursor in the Video Viewer window turns
off and only the target device mouse pointer is visible. The only mouse movements that appear are
those of the target device remote cursor. Use Single Cursor mode when there is no need for a local
cursor.
Figure 5.3 shows both the Remote Cursor and the Local Cursor displayed in the Video
Viewer window.
Remote Cursor
Local Cursor
Figure 5.3: Video Viewer Window with Local and Remote Cursors Displayed
The cursor mode status of the Video Viewer window displays in the title bar, including the
keystroke that will exit Single Cursor mode. You can define the keystroke that will exit Single
Cursor mode in the Session Options dialog box.
NOTE: When using a device that captures keystrokes before they reach the client, you should avoid using those
keys to restore the mouse pointer.
To enter single cursor mode:
Select Tools - Single Cursor Mode from the Video Viewer window menu.
-or-
Click the Single Cursor Mode button.
The local cursor does not appear and all movements are relative to the target device.
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To select a key for exiting single cursor mode:
1. Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu.
-orClick the Session Options button.
The Session Options dialog box appears.
2. Click the Mouse tab.
3. Select a terminating keystroke from the drop-down menu in the Single Cursor mode area.
4. Click OK to save settings.
When you enable Single Cursor mode, you can press the specified key to return to Regular
Desktop
mode.
To exit single cursor mode:
Press the key on the keyboard that is identified in the title bar.
To change the mouse cursor setting:
1. Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu.
-orClick the Session Options button.
The Session Options dialog box appears.
2. Click the Mouse tab.
3. Select a mouse cursor type in the Local Cursor panel.
4. Click OK to save settings.
Mouse scaling
You can choose among three preconfigured mouse scaling options or set your own custom scaling.
The preconfigured settings are Default (1:1), High (2:1) or Low (1:2):
• In a 1:1 scaling ratio, every mouse movement on the desktop window sends an equivalent
mouse movement to the server.
• In a 2:1 scaling ratio, the same mouse movement sends a 2X mouse movement.
• In a 1:2 scaling ratio, the value is 1/2X.
To set mouse scaling:
1. Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu.
-or-
Click the Session Options button.
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The Session Options dialog box appears.
2. Click the Mouse tab.
3. To use one of the preconfigured settings, check the appropriate radio button.
-or-
To set custom scaling:
a. Click the Custom radio button to enable the X and Y fields.
b. Type a mouse scaling value in the X and Y fields. For every mouse input, the mouse
movements are multiplied by the respective X and Y scaling factors. Valid input range
is
0.25-3.00.
Mouse alignment and synchronization
Because the DSR web server cannot get constant feedback from the mouse, there are times when
the mouse on the DSR switch may lose sync with the mouse on the host system. If your mouse or
keyboard no longer responds properly, you can align the mouse to re-establish proper tracking.
Alignment causes the local cursor to aligned with the cursor on the remote server. Resetting causes
the appliance to simulate a mouse and keyboard reconnect at the device as if you had disconnected
and then reconnected them.
To realign the mouse:
Click the Align Local Cursor button in the Video Viewer window toolbar.
Using Keyboard Pass-through
Keystrokes that a user enters when using a Video Viewer window may be interpreted in two ways,
depending on the screen mode of the Video Viewer window.
• If a Video Viewer window is in Full Screen mode, all keystrokes and keyboard combinations
except
Ctrl-Alt-Del are sent to the remote server being viewed.
• If a Video Viewer window is in Regular Desktop mode, Keyboard Pass-through mode can be
used to control whether the remote server or local computer recognizes certain keystrokes or
keystroke combinations.
Keyboard pass-through must be specified using the Session Options dialog box. When enabled,
keyboard pass-through sends all keystrokes and keystroke combinations except
remote server being viewed when the Video Viewer window is active. When the local desktop is
active, keystrokes and keystroke combinations entered by the user affect the local
NOTE: The Ctrl-Alt-Delete keyboard combination can be sent only to a remote server by using a macro.
Ctrl-Alt-Del to the
computer.
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NOTE: The Japanese keyboard ALT-Han/Zen keystroke combination is always sent to a remote server
regardless of the screen mode or keyboard pass-through setting.
To specify keyboard pass-through:
1. Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu.
-orClick the Session Options button.
The Session Options dialog box appears.
2. Click the General tab.
3. Select Pass-through all keystrokes in regular window mode.
4. Click OK to save setting.
Using Macros
The DSR web server comes pre-configured with macros for both the Windows and Sun platforms.
To send a macro:
Select Macros - <desired macro> from the Video Viewer window menu.
-or-
Select the desired macro from the buttons available on the Video Viewer menu.
Saving the View
You can save the display of a Video Viewer either to a file or to the clipboard for pasting into a
word processor or other program.
To capture the Video Viewer window to a file:
1. Select File - Capture to File from the Video Viewer window menu.
-orClick the Capture to File button.
The Save As dialog box appears.
2. Enter a filename and choose a location to save the file.
3. Click Save to save the display to a file.
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To capture the Video Viewer window to your clipboard:
Select File - Capture to Clipboard from the Video Viewer window menu.
-or-
Click the Capture to Clipboard button.
The image data is saved to the clipboard.
Closing a Video Viewer Window Session
To close a Video Viewer window session:
Select File - Exit from the Video Viewer window.
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Terminal Operations
6
The Console Menu
Each DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 switch. The preferred
method is to make all configuration settings in the DSView Server software. See the
for more information.
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To configure network settings using the Console menu:
1. When you power up your DSR2035/8035 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 shown in
page 76.
NOTE: The terminal may be connected at any time, even when the switch is already powered.
Figure 6.1 on
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Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu
2. Once the Console Main menu displays, type 1 and press Enter to access the Network
Configuration menu shown in
Figure 6.2.
Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu
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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
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 user-defined IP address, netmask and default
gateway for the DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 switch and then skip step
5. Select the remaining options from the Network Configuration menu to finish the
configuration of your DSR2035/8035 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.
5.
Enter, you
Other Console Main Menu Options
Besides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of the DSR2035/8035 switch
features the following menu items: Security Configuration, Firmware Management, Enable Debug
Messages, Restore Factory Defaults, Reset Appliance and Exit. Each is discussed in this section.
Security configuration
The DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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.
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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 DSR2035/8035 switch database:
1. 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 A.
4. When prompted, type the username you wish to add and press Enter.
5. You will be prompted to type a password for the user. Type a password and press Enter.
6. You will be prompted to re-type the password. Type the password again and press Enter.
7. Enter 0 (zero) to exit.
To rename a user in the DSR2035/8035 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 E.
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.
6. Enter the password for the user, then re-enter the password to confirm it.
7. Enter 0 (zero) to exit.
Enter.
To remove a user from the DSR2035/8035 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 D.
4. You will be prompted to enter the number of the user you wish to delete. Type the user’s
number then press
Enter.
5. You will be prompted to confirm deletion of the user from the DSR2035/8035 switch database.
Typ e
Y and press Enter to remove the user.
6. Enter 0 (zero) to exit.
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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
DSR2035/8035 switch.
When a DSR2035/8035 switch is added to a server running DSView software, a certificate is
downloaded from that server to the DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/
8035
switch.
If the server running DSView software cannot contact the DSR2035/8035 switch to add
the certificate, an error message is displayed and the DSR2035/8035 switch is not added to
the database.
Security mode
The DSR2035/8035 switch operates in one of two modes: Security disabled or Security enabled.
In Security disabled mode, the DSR2035/8035 switch allows any server running DSView software
to communicate with it.
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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 DSR2035/8035 switch. All servers that are not part of
that system will be locked out.
When the DSR2035/8035 switch is removed from the DSView software database, the
certificate is removed from the DSR2035/8035 switch. This enables you to move the
DSR2035/8035 switch from one certificate replication system to another. The certificate can
also be removed using the Console menu accessed via the SETUP port on the DSR2035/8035
switch. See the
See the DSView Installer/User Guide for more information on software security.
Reset certificates section.
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.
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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 DSR2035/8035 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.
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Appendices
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades
The DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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.
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To upgrade the DSR2035/8035 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. Visi t http://www.avocent.com/support and download the latest FLASH firmware
from Avocent.
2. Save the FLASH upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server.
3. Use the supplied ribbon cable and RJ-45 to DB9 (female) adaptor to connect a terminal or PC
running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the SETUP port on the back
panel of the DSR2035/8035 switch. The terminal should be set to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity and no flow control.
4. If the DSR2035/8035 switch is not on, turn it on now. After approximately one minute, press
any key to access the Console Main menu.
5. Select the Firmware Management option from the Console Main menu.
NOTE: The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management menu.
6. Type 1 and press Enter to access FLASH Download.
7. Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press Enter.
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8. Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent web site.
9. Confirm the TFTP download by typing a y or yes and pressing Enter.
10. The DSR2035/8035 switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators will
display the upgrade progress. When the upload is complete, the DSR2035/8035 switch will
reset and upgrade the internal subsystems.
11. Once the upgrade is complete, the login screen will appear.
NOTE: If the green LED on the back panel of the switch blinks continuously, the switch is in recovery mode.
To recover from a failed FLASH upgrade:
1. Visit http://www.avocent.com/support and download the latest FLASH firmware
from Avocent.
2. Save the FLASH upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server.
3. Set up the TFTP server with the server IP address 10.0.0.3.
4. Rename the download file to DSR8035.fl and place it into the TFTP root directory of the
TFTP
server.
5. If the DSR switch is not on, turn it on now.
6. The recovery process should start automatically.
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Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection
An external modem may be attached to the DSR2035/8035 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
Perform the following actions before using the DSR Remote Operations software:
• Ensure that the DSR2035/8035 switch is configured. See Chapter 2 for more information.
• Ensure that DSR2035/8035 switch users have been added to the DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/
8035 switch. See
• Ensure that an external modem is attached to the DSR2035/8035 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.
Chapter 4 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 DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 switch communication
parameters, the appearance of the Terminal Applications menu and key combinations for spe
cific 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.
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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
• Baud Rate: This option allows you to specify the serial port communications speed. Available
• Parity: This option allows you to specify the serial port’s communications parity. Available
• Flow Control: This option allows you to specify the type of serial flow control. Available
• DSR/CD Mode: This option allows you to control how the DSR2035/8035 switch and CD
options:
options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19,200, 34,800, 57,600 or 115,200 bps. The default value
is 9600.
options are EVEN, ODD or NONE. The default value is NONE.
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).
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, Yel
low, 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
F8
.
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 Ctrl-F8. The Configuration Screen will appear.
2. Select a parameter to change. You can navigate the Configuration Screen using the Up Arrow
and
Down Arrow keys.
3. Modify the selected value using the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys.
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 Ctrl-F8 to activate the 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.
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.
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To use History mode:
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 lists the pinouts for the DSRIQ-SRL module.
Table C.1: DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts
DB9-F
Host Signal Name Description Signal Flow SRL Signal Name Description
Pin
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
This appendix discusses various aspects of connection media. The performance of a
DSR2035/8035 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.
DSR2035/8035 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 DSR2035/8035 switching system supports either of these wiring standards.
Table D.1 describes the standards for each pin.
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
7 white/brown white/brown
8 brown brown
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