Avocent Switch DSR1020 User Manual

DSR® Switch  
Installer/User Guide  
For models: DSR1020 DSR2020 DSR4020 DSR8020  
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DSR Switch  
Installer/User Guide  
For models: DSR1020, DSR2020, DSR4020, DSR8020  
Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSR, DSView  
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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.  
Japanese Approvals  
Safety and EMC Standards  
UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST  
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LIST OF FIGURES  
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CHAPTER  
Product Overview  
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Features and Benefits  
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Avocent DSR switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized  
control of data center servers and facilitate the OA&M (operations, activation and maintenance) of  
remote branch offices where trained operators may be unavailable. They provide enterprise  
customers with a significant reduction of cable volume, secure remote access and flexible server  
management from anywhere at anytime.  
Each DSR switch model consists of a rack mountable keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch,  
configurable for analog (local) or digital (remote) connectivity. Video resolutions are supported  
up to1280 x 1024 for remote users. Enhanced video quality of up to 1600 x 1200 is available to  
local users via the video port.  
The DSR switch has user peripheral ports for PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice and an SPC port  
that may be used to connect to an SPC power control device. An SPC device is an 8- or 16-outlet  
device that can be used to control the power state of any attached target devices using the  
DS software.  
The DSR switches work over standard LAN connections. Users can access target devices  
across a 1000BaseT LAN port that is used to establish an Ethernet connection, or directly  
through a local port. Each DSR switch model includes a MODEM port that supports V.34, V.90  
or V.92-compatible modems that may be used to access the switch when an Ethernet  
connection is not available.  
The IP-based DSR switches give you flexible target device management control from anywhere in  
the world.  
Reduce cable bulk  
With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern for network  
administrators.The DSR switches significantly reduce KVM cable volume in the rack by utilizing  
the innovative DSRIQ module and single, industry-standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) CAT  
5 cabling. This allows a higher server density while providing greater airflow and cooling capacity.  
The DSRIQ module is powered directly from the target device and provides Keep Alive  
functionality when the DSR switch is not powered.  
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The DSRIQ-SRL (serial) module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a  
serial device and a DSR switch. It provides VT100 terminal emulation, break suppression and port  
history in a compact, convenient module.  
Access the DSR switch via network connection  
No special software or drivers are required on the attached, or client, computers.  
NOTE: The client connects to the server housing the DSView® management software using an Internet browser.  
For modem access, you must install DSR Remote Operations software included on the DSView software  
CD-ROM (see the DSView Installer/User Guide for more information).  
Users access the DSR switch and all attached systems via Ethernet or using a V.34, V.90 or V.92  
modem from a client computer, such as a PC. Clients can be located anywhere a valid network  
connection exists.  
Simple access to any target device  
When a user accesses the DSView Server software, a listing of all target devices to which the user  
has permission to view and manage is displayed. When a user selects a target device from the list,  
the video of the selected target device is displayed in a Video Viewer window.  
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DSR Switch  
Ethernet  
DSView Server  
Software  
Modem  
Telephone  
Network  
Analog User  
(OSCAR Graphical  
User Interface)  
Digital User  
(Computer with Internet browser)  
Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration  
Number  
of  
Servers  
Digital  
paths  
Analog  
User  
Model  
DSR Switch  
DSR1020  
DSR2020  
DSR4020  
DSR8020  
16  
16  
16  
16  
1
2
4
8
1
1
1
1
Figure 1.2: DSR Switch Model Comparison  
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Safety Precautions  
To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products:  
If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same phase.  
For best results, they should be on the same circuit.  
To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the  
following precautions:  
Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any Avocent product configuration.  
Test AC outlets at the target device and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.  
Use only with grounded outlets at both the target device and monitor. When using a backup  
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), power the target device, the monitor and the DSR switch from  
the UPS.  
NOTE: The AC inlet is the main power disconnect.  
Rack mount safety considerations  
Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operating temperature of  
the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum  
ambient temperature of the switch.  
Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow  
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.  
Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous  
condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.  
Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply  
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply  
wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings for maximum current.  
Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Pay  
particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for  
example, use of power strips).  
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Installation  
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The DSR switching system requires connectivity to a server running the DSView Server software.  
DSView software allows a user to view and control target devices (one at a time) attached to the  
DSR switching system. For more information on the DSView software, see the DSView  
Installer/User Guide.  
The DSR switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between  
operators and target devices attached to the DSR switch over a network using either an Ethernet  
connection or a modem connection.  
The DSR switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may  
be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network, or even a  
1000BaseT network.  
The DSR switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a V.34, V.90 or  
V.92 modem.  
Installation Overview  
The general procedure for setting up and installing the DSR switch is as follows:  
Unpack the DSR switch and verify that all components are present and in good condition. See  
the Getting Started section in this chapter.  
Make all hardware connections between the power source, DSR switch, target devices,  
optional SPC device, the Ethernet and the optional modem connection. See the Connecting the  
Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working. See the Verifying the  
Connections section.  
If you are configuring the DSR switch using the console menu interface, do that at this point.  
See Chapter 4 for more information.  
Use the DSView Server software to configure the DSR switch. See the DSView Installer/User  
Guide for detailed instructions.  
Make the appropriate mouse setting adjustments. See the Adjusting mouse settings on target  
devices section.  
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The following diagram illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR switch.  
Digital User  
Ethernet  
Telephone  
Power  
Cord  
Network  
Internet Connection  
Ethernet and/or  
Modem  
DSR1020 Switch  
Ports  
1-16  
Setup  
Port  
CAT 5  
Cable  
KVM  
Connections  
SPC Port  
Connection  
USB  
PS/2  
Analog User  
SPC  
Power Control  
Device  
DSRIQ Modules  
PS/2, USB, Sun and  
serial adaptors  
are available  
Servers 1-16  
Figure 2.1: Basic DSR Switch Configuration  
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Setting up your network  
The DSR switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the switch and the target devices.  
The DSR switch supports both Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and static IP  
addressing. Avocent recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each switch and that they  
remain static while the DSR switches are connected to the network. For additional information on  
setting up the DSR switch using the DSView Server software, and for information on how the DSR  
switch uses TCP/IP, see the DSView Installer/User Guide.  
Getting Started  
Before installing your DSR switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped  
with the DSR switch, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.  
Supplied with the DSR switch  
Local country power cord  
Rack mounting brackets  
Null modem cable  
DSR Installer/User Guide (this manual)  
DSR Quick Installation Guide  
Additional items needed  
One DSRIQ module per target server or DSRIQ-SRL module per serial device  
One CAT 5 patch cable per DSRIQ module (4-pair UTP, up to 10 meters)  
One CAT 5 patch cable for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 10 meters)  
DSView software  
(Optional) V.34, V.90 or V.92-compatible modem and cables  
(Optional) SPC power control device  
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Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware  
NOTE: The DSR switch may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The DSR switch does not support a  
0U configuration.  
To connect and power up your DSR switch:  
1. Power down the target device(s) that will be part of your DSR switching system. Locate the  
power cord that came with the DSR switch. Plug one end into the power socket on the rear of  
the DSR switch. Plug the other end into an appropriate AC wall outlet.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:  
- Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.  
- Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.  
- Disconnect the power from the switch by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or  
the appliance.  
2. Plug your VGA monitor and either PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse cables into appropriately  
labeled DSR switch ports. You must install both a keyboard and mouse on the local port or the  
keyboard will not initialize properly.  
3. Choose an available numbered port on the rear of your DSR switch. Plug one end of a CAT 5  
patch cable (4-pair, up to 10 meters) into the selected port and plug the other end into the RJ-45  
connector of a DSRIQ module.  
4. Plug the DSRIQ module into the appropriate ports on the back of the target server. Repeat this  
procedure for all servers that are to be connected to the DSR switch. See To connect a DSRIQ  
more information.  
5. Plug a CAT 5 patch cable from your Ethernet network into the LAN port on the back of your  
DSR switch. Network users will access the DSR switch through this port.  
6. (Optional) The DSR switch may also be accessed using a ITU V.92, V.90 or V.34-compatible  
modem. Plug the 9-pin serial cable into the MODEM port on the back of your DSR switch.  
Plug the other end into the connector on the modem.  
NOTE: Using a modem connection instead of a LAN connection will limit the performance capability of your  
DSR switch.  
7. (Optional) Plug one end of the cable supplied with the SPC power control device into the SPC  
port on the DSR switch and plug the other end into an SPC device. Plug the power cords from  
the target servers into the SPC device power outlets. Plug the SPC device into an appropriate  
AC wall outlet. Plug the SPC device into an appropriate AC wall outlet.  
8. If you will be configuring the DSR switch using the console menu interface, connect a terminal  
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or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal ) to the SETUP port on  
the back panel of the DSR switch using the supplied null modem cable. The terminal should be  
set to 9600 bits per second (bps), 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. Otherwise,  
proceed to the next step.  
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9. Power up each target device and then power up the DSR switch. After approximately one  
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minute, the switch completes initialization and displays the OSCAR graphical user interface  
Free tag on the local port monitor.  
10. Use the DSView software to configure the switch. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for  
detailed instructions.  
To connect a DSRIQ module to a server:  
1. Attach the appropriately color-coded connectors of a DSRIQ module to the keyboard, monitor  
and mouse ports on the server you will be connecting to this DSR switch.  
2. Attach one end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the RJ-45 connector on the DSRIQ module.  
Connect the other end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the desired port on the back of your  
DSR switch.  
3. Repeat this procedure for all servers you wish to attach.  
NOTE: When connecting a Sun DSRIQ module, you must use a multi-sync monitor in the local port to  
accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync.  
To connect a DSRIQ module to a serial device:  
1. Attach the DSRIQ-SRL module 9-pin serial connector to the serial port of the device to be  
connected to your DSR switch.  
2. Attach one end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the RJ-45 connector on the DSRIQ-SRL module.  
Connect the other end of the CAT 5 patch cable to the desired port on the back of your  
DSR switch.  
NOTE: The DSRIQ-SRL module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation.  
3. Connect the power supply to the power connector on your DSRIQ-SRL module. The cable  
expander can be used to power up to four DSRIQ-SRL modules from a single power supply.  
4. Connect the DSRIQ-SRL module power supply to an appropriate AC wall outlet. Power up  
your serial device. See Appendix C for more information on DSRIQ-SRL modules.  
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Verifying the Connections  
DSR switch  
The front panel of the DSR switch features two LEDs indicating the Ethernet connection. The top  
green LED is the Link indicator. It will illuminate when a valid connection to the network is  
established and blink when there is activity on the port. The lower amber/green LED, labeled 100/  
1000, will indicate that you are communicating at the 100 Mbps rate (amber) or the 1000 Mbps rate  
(green) when using an Ethernet connection.  
Additionally, there are two LEDs above each port number on the front of your DSR switch to  
indicate the target device status: one green and one amber. The green LED will illuminate when the  
attached target device is powered. The amber LED will illuminate when that port is selected.  
DSRIQ modules  
PS/2, Sun and USB DSRIQ modules are available for attaching computers to your DSR switch.  
The DSRIQ-SRL serial module is used to connect serial devices to your DSR switch and features  
two green LEDs: a POWER LED and a STATUS LED. The POWER LED indicates that the  
attached DSRIQ-SRL is powered. The STATUS LED indicates that a valid selection has been made  
to a DSR switch. The DSRIQ-SRL module prevents a serial break from the attached device if the  
module loses power. However, a user can generate a serial break with the attached device by  
pressing Alt-B after accessing the Terminal Applications menu.  
Configuring DSView Software and Adjusting Mouse Settings  
Setting up the DSView software  
See the DSView Installer/User Guide that ships with your software.  
Adjusting mouse settings on target devices  
Before a computer connected to the DSR switch may be used for remote user control, you must set  
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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.  
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NOTE: For the various versions of Windows, mouse motion and acceleration are set in different places within the  
Mouse Control Panel applet. If you don’t find the motion or acceleration options as described in the following  
procedures, check the other tabs on the Mouse Control Panel applet.  
To adjust mouse settings on Windows NT (using default drivers):  
1. From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties  
dialog box will appear.  
2. Click on the Motion tab.  
3. Set the Pointer speed to Slow. This will also need to be done for any NT user account that will  
be accessing the NT system through the DSR switch.  
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4. Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync.  
5. Click OK.  
6. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.  
To adjust mouse settings on Windows 2000 (using default drivers):  
1. From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties  
dialog box will appear.  
2. Click on the Motion tab.  
3. Set Speed to the default of 50% (the sixth tick mark from the left).  
4. Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync.  
5. Click OK.  
6. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.  
To adjust mouse settings on Windows XP or Server 2003 (using default drivers):  
1. From the Desktop, select Start - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box  
will appear.  
2. Click on the Pointer Options tab.  
3. Set Speed to the default of 50% (the sixth tick mark from the left).  
4. Uncheck the Enhance pointer precision checkbox.  
5. Click OK.  
6. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.  
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To adjust mouse settings using IntelliPoint drivers:  
1. From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties  
dialog box will appear.  
2. Click on the Pointer Options tab.  
3. Set the speed setting to the default, which is the midpoint of the Pointer Speed slider (five tick  
marks on each side of the slider).  
4. Click Advanced. The Advanced Pointer Speed dialog box will appear.  
5. Uncheck the Enhanced pointer precision checkbox, then click OK to close the dialog box.  
6. Click OK to close the Mouse Properties dialog box.  
7. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.  
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To adjust mouse settings using Red Hat Linux drivers:  
1. From the Desktop Controls, select the mouse settings.  
2. Set acceleration to the center position of the slider (the fourth tick mark from the left) and  
apply the changes.  
NOTE: If you are using an older version of Red Hat Linux software with a numerical slider, set mouse  
acceleration to 1.0 and apply the changes.  
3. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.  
To adjust mouse settings using Sun Solaris™ drivers:  
1. From the Workspace Menu, select Applications and then select Application Manager from the  
Applications menu. The Application Manager will appear.  
2. From the Application Manager, double-click Desktop_Controls. The Application Manager -  
Desktop_Controls will appear.  
3. From the Application Manager - Desktop_Controls, double-click Mouse Style Manager. The  
Mouse Style Manager dialog box will appear.  
4. Set Acceleration to 1.0 for mouse sync.  
5. Click OK.  
6. In the DSView software remote session window, select Video - Scaling - Auto Scale.  
7. In the DSView software remote session window, select Mouse - Scale. The Mouse Scaling  
dialog box will appear.  
8. In the Scaling Type area, select Normal, then click OK.  
9. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to realign the mouse.  
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Local Port Operation  
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Controlling Your System at the Local Port  
The DSR switch includes a local port on the back. This port allows you to connect a keyboard,  
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monitor and mouse to the switch for direct access. The DSR switch uses the OSCAR graphical  
user interface, which has intuitive menus to configure your system and select target devices.  
Targets can be identified by customizable names.  
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers  
Use the Main dialog box to view, configure and control target devices in the DSR switching  
system. You may view the target devices by name, port or by the unique Electronic ID (EID)  
embedded in each DSRIQ module. You will see an OSCAR interface generated port list by default  
when you first launch the OSCAR interface.  
The Port column indicates the port to which a target device is connected.  
To access the OSCAR interface Main dialog box:  
Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box will appear.  
Figure 3.1: Main Dialog Box  
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Viewing the status of your DSR switching system  
The status of target devices in your system is indicated in the far right columns of the Main dialog  
box. The following table describes the status symbols.  
Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols  
Symbol  
Description  
(green circle) Server connected, powered up and the DSRIQ module is online.  
Connected target device is powered down or is not operating properly and the DSRIQ module  
is offline.  
Connected switch is online.  
Connected switch is offline or not operating properly.  
(yellow circle) The designated DSRIQ module is being upgraded. When this symbol displays, do  
not cycle power to the DSR switch or connected target devices and do not disconnect DSRIQ  
modules. Doing so may render the module permanently inoperable and require the DSRIQ  
module to be returned to the factory for repair.  
(green letter) DSRIQ module is being accessed by the indicated user channel.  
(black letter) DSRIQ module is blocked by the indicated user channel. For instance, in Figure  
3.1, user B is viewing Forester, but is blocking access to Acton, Barrett and Edie which are  
connected to the same DSRIQ module.  
Selecting target devices  
Use the Main dialog box to select target devices. When you select a target device, the DSR switch  
reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the settings for the selected target device.  
To select target devices:  
Double-click the target device name, EID or port number.  
-or-  
If the display order of your list is by port (Port button is depressed), type the port number and  
press Enter.  
-or-  
If the display order of your list is by name or EID (Name or EID button is depressed), type the first  
few letters of the name of the target device, or the EID number to establish it as unique and  
press Enter.  
To select the previous target device:  
Press Print Screen and then Backspace. This key combination toggles you between the previous  
and current connections.  
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To disconnect from a target device:  
Press Print Screen and then Alt+0 (zero). This leaves the user in a free state, with no target device  
selected. The status flag on your desktop displays Free.  
Soft switching  
Soft switching is the ability to switch target devices using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch  
to a target device by pressing Print Screen and then typing the first few characters of its name or  
number. If you have set a Screen Delay Time and you press the key sequences before that time has  
elapsed, the OSCAR interface will not display.  
To configure the OSCAR interface screen delay:  
1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.  
2. Click Setup - Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.  
3. For Screen Delay Time, type the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog  
box is displayed after Print Screen is pressed.  
4. Click OK.  
To soft switch to a target device:  
1. Press Print Screen. If the display order of the Main dialog is by port (Port button is depressed),  
type the port number and press Enter.  
-or-  
If the display order of the Main dialog is by name (Name button is depressed), type the first  
few letters of the name of the target device to establish it as unique and press Enter.  
2. To switch back to the previous target device, press Print Screen then Backspace.  
Navigating the OSCAR Interface  
This table describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the keyboard and mouse.  
Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics  
This Keystroke  
Print Screen  
F1  
Does This  
Opens the OSCAR interface. Press Print Screen twice to send the Print Screen  
keystroke to the currently selected DSRIQ module.  
Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box.  
Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous  
one. If the Main dialog box is displayed, pressing Escape closes the OSCAR  
interface and displays a status flag if status flags are enabled. See Controlling the  
status flag in this chapter for more information. In a message box, pressing Escape  
closes the pop-up box and returns to the current dialog box.  
Escape  
Alt  
Opens dialog boxes, selects or checks options and executes actions when used with  
underlined or other designated letters.  
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Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (Continued)  
This Keystroke  
Alt+X  
Does This  
Closes current dialog box and returns to previous one.  
Selects the OK button, then returns to the previous dialog box.  
Alt+O  
Completes a switch operation in the Main dialog box and exits the  
OSCAR interface.  
Enter  
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.  
Single-click, Enter  
Print Screen,  
Backspace  
Toggles back to previous selection.  
Immediately disengages user from a target device; no target device is selected.  
Status flag displays Free. (This only applies to the 0 (zero) on the keyboard and not  
the numeric keypad.)  
Print Screen,  
Alt+0 (zero)  
Immediately turns on Screen Saver mode and prevents access to that specific console,  
if it is password protected.  
Print Screen, Pause  
Up/Down Arrows  
Right/Left Arrows  
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.  
Page Up/Page Down  
Home/End  
Backspace  
Delete  
Pages up and down through Name and Port lists and Help pages.  
Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list.  
Erases characters in a text box.  
Deletes current selection in the Scan list or characters in a text box.  
Deletes from the current selection to the end of the list when editing a Scan list.  
Type from the keyboard or keypad.  
Shift-Del  
Numbers  
Caps Lock  
Backspace  
Disabled. Use the Shift key to change case.  
Erases characters in a text box.  
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Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus  
You can configure your DSR switching system from the Setup dialog box within the OSCAR  
interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your DSR switching system to identify  
target devices by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your  
target devices from the OSCAR interface menu.  
Table 3.3: Setup Features to Configure the OSCAR Interface  
Feature  
Menu  
Purpose  
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.  
Simultaneously send mouse movements and keystrokes to multiple target devices.  
Set up a custom Scan pattern for up to 16 target devices.  
Set passwords to protect or restrict access.  
Broadcast  
Scan  
Screen Saver  
Enable the screen saver.  
Keyboard  
Devices  
Names  
Set the keyboard country code to send to Sun servers.  
Identify the appropriate number of ports on an attached cascade switch.  
Identify target devices by unique names.  
To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog box:  
1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.  
2. Click Setup. The Setup dialog box appears.  
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Figure 3.2: 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.  
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To access the OSCAR interface Names dialog box:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box appears.  
2. Click Setup - Names. The Names dialog box appears.  
Figure 3.3: Names Dialog Box  
NOTE: If new DSRIQ modules are discovered by the DSR switch, the on-screen list will be automatically  
updated. The mouse cursor will change into an hourglass during the update. No mouse or keyboard input will be  
accepted until the list update is complete.  
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To assign names to target devices:  
1. In the Names dialog box, select a target device name or port number and click Modify. The  
Name Modify dialog box appears.  
Figure 3.4: Name Modify Dialog Box  
2. Type a name in the New Name box. Names of target devices may be up to 15 characters long. Legal  
characters include: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, space and hyphen.  
3. Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. Your selection is not saved until  
you click OK in the Names dialog box.  
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each target device in the system.  
5. Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes.  
-or-  
Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes.  
NOTE: If a DSRIQ module has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default name.  
To list target devices alphabetically by name:  
Press Alt+N or click Name in the Main dialog box.  
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Assigning device types  
While the DSR switch automatically discovers attached cascade switches, you will need to specify  
the number of ports on the cascade switch through the Devices dialog box. You will see an Sw-4,  
Sw-6, Sw-8, Sw-16 or Sw-24 appear in the Type category for the cascade switch. Select the switch  
from the list and the Modify button appears, allowing you to assign to the switch the appropriate  
number of ports.  
To access the OSCAR interface Devices dialog box:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Setup - Devices. The Devices dialog box appears.  
NOTE: The Modify button will only be available if a configurable switch is selected.  
Figure 3.5: Devices Dialog Box  
When the DSR switch discovers a cascade switch, you will notice the numbering format change  
from a DSR port only to [DSR port]-[switch port] to accommodate each target device under  
that switch.  
For example, if a switch is connected to DSR port 6, each target device connected to it would be  
numbered sequentially. The target device using DSR port 6, switch port 1 would be 06-01, the target  
device using DSR port 6, switch port 2 would be 06-02 and so on.  
To assign a device type:  
1. In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number.  
2. Click Modify. The Device Modify dialog box appears.  
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Figure 3.6: Device Modify Dialog Box  
3. Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click OK.  
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each port requiring a device type to be assigned.  
5. Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings.  
NOTE: Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Devices  
dialog box.  
Changing the display behavior  
Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of target devices and set a Screen Delay Time  
for the OSCAR interface. The display order setting alters how target devices will display in several  
dialog boxes, including Main, Devices and Broadcast.  
To access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog box:  
1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.  
2. Click Setup - Menu in the Main dialog box. The Menu dialog box appears.  
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Figure 3.7: Menu Dialog Box  
To choose the display order of target devices:  
1. Select Name to display target devices alphabetically by name.  
-or-  
Select EID to display target devices numerically by EID number.  
-or-  
Select Port to display target devices numerically by port number.  
2. Click OK.  
Depending on the display method selected, the corresponding button will be depressed in the Main  
dialog box.  
To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface:  
1. Type in the number of seconds (0-9) to delay the OSCAR display after you press  
Print Screen. Entering 0 will instantly launch the OSCAR interface with no delay.  
2. Click OK.  
Setting a Screen Delay Time allows you to complete a soft switch without the OSCAR interface  
displaying. To perform a soft switch, see Soft switching in this chapter.  
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Controlling the status flag  
The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected target  
device or the status of the selected port. Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by  
target device name or EID number, or to change the flag color, opacity, display time and location  
on the desktop.  
Table 3.4: OSCAR Interface Status Flags  
Flag  
Description  
Flag type by name  
Flag type by EID number  
Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems  
Flag indicating that Broadcast mode is enabled  
To access the OSCAR interface Flag dialog box:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Setup - Flag. The Flag dialog box appears.  
Figure 3.8: Flag Dialog Box  
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To determine how the status flag is displayed:  
1. Select Name or EID to determine what information will be displayed.  
2. Select Displayed to show the flag all the time or select Timed to display the flag for only five  
seconds after switching.  
3. Select a flag color under Display Color. The following flag colors are available:  
Flag 1 - Grey flag with black text  
Flag 2 - White flag with red text  
Flag 3 - White flag with blue text  
Flag 4 - White flag with violet text  
4. In Display Mode, select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop  
through the flag.  
5. To position the status flag on the desktop:  
a. Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen.  
Figure 3.9: Position Flag  
b. Left-click on the title bar and drag to the desired location.  
c. Right-click to return to the Flag dialog box.  
NOTE: Changes made to the flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box.  
6. Click OK to save settings.  
-or-  
Click 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. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Setup - Broadcast. The Broadcast dialog box appears.  
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Figure 3.10: Broadcast Dialog Box  
NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all target devices receiving a  
broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the  
same on all keyboards. While the switch attempts to send keystrokes to the selected target devices  
simultaneously, some target devices may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission.  
Broadcasting Mouse Movements - For the mouse to work accurately, all systems must have identical mouse  
drivers, desktops (such as identically placed icons) and video resolutions. In addition, the mouse must be in  
exactly the same place on all screens. Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve, broadcasting  
mouse movements to multiple systems may have unpredictable results.  
To broadcast to selected target devices:  
1. From the Broadcast dialog box, select the mouse and/or keyboard checkboxes for the target  
devices that are to receive the Broadcast commands.  
-or-  
Press 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. The Commands dialog box appears.  
4. Click the Broadcast Enable checkbox to activate Broadcasting.  
5. From the user station, type the information and/or perform the mouse movements you wish  
to broadcast.  
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To turn Broadcasting off:  
From the Commands dialog box, clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox.  
Using Scan mode  
In Scan mode, the DSR switch automatically scans from port to port (target device to target  
device). You can scan up to eight target devices, specifying which ones to scan and the number of  
seconds that each will display. The scanning order is determined by placement of the target device  
in the list. The list is always shown in scanning order. You can, however, choose to display the  
target device’s name or EID number by pressing the appropriate button.  
NOTE: Scanning is only available to the local user.  
To add target devices to the Scan list:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Setup - Scan. The Scan dialog box appears.  
Figure 3.11: Scan Dialog Box  
3. Determine the order within the list to add the target device. If there are no target devices in the  
Scan list, your cursor will appear in a blank line at the top of the list.  
-or-  
To 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.  
-or-  
To 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.  
-or-  
Press 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 remove a target device from the Scan list:  
1. In the Scan dialog box, click the target device to be removed.  
2. Press Delete.  
-or-  
Press Shift+Delete to remove the selected target device and all entries below it.  
3. Click OK.  
To start the Scan mode:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.  
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Figure 3.12: Commands Dialog Box  
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. The Commands dialog box appears.  
b. Clear Scan Enable.  
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Setting local port Screen Saver options  
Use the Screen Saver dialog box to manage the screen saver inactivity time and test the Screen  
Saver mode on the local port. If security has been enabled in the DSView software, after the  
specified Inactivity Time elapses, the local port locks and remains locked until you press any key or  
move the mouse. You will then need to log in to continue.  
To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver dialog box:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Setup - Screen Saver. The Screen Saver dialog box appears.  
Figure 3.13: Screen Saver Dialog Box  
To set the Screen Saver options:  
NOTE: The Screen Saver password is set within the DSView software. For more information, see the DSView  
Installer/User Guide.  
1. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1-99) to delay activation of password  
protection and the screen saver feature.  
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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  
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ENERGY STAR .  
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3. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you  
to the Security dialog box.  
4. Click OK.  
To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port:  
1. Press any key or move the mouse.  
2. If Screen Saver security was turned on in the DSView software, you will see a login screen.  
Enter your username and password and then click OK. If you do not know your username and  
password, see the DSView Server software administrator.  
3. The Main dialog box appears and any previous target device connection will be restored.  
To immediately turn on the screen saver:  
Press Print Screen, then press Pause. This command only works when the user is connected to a  
target device.  
Setting the keyboard country code  
NOTE: Using a keyboard code that supports a language different from that of your DSR switch firmware will  
cause incorrect keyboard mapping.  
Sun servers may use keyboard mappings for non-US keyboards. By default, the DSR switch sends  
the US keyboard country code to Sun and USB modules attached to target devices and the code is  
applied to the target devices when they are powered up or rebooted. Codes are then stored in the  
DSRIQ module.  
Issues may arise when you use the US keyboard country code with a keyboard of another country.  
For example, the Z key on a US keyboard is in the same location as the Y key on a German  
keyboard. Sun servers will interpret pressing the Y key on a German keyboard as pressing the Z key  
when the US keyboard country code is used.  
The Keyboard dialog box enables you to send a different keyboard country code than the default  
US setting. The specified country code is sent to all target devices attached to the DSR switches  
when they are powered up or rebooted and the new code is stored in the DSRIQ module.  
NOTE: If a DSRIQ module is moved to a different target device, the keyboard country code will need to be reset.  
See Appendix F for information on emulating certain Sun keys using a PS/2 keyboard and special  
considerations for Japanese and Korean Sun USB keyboards.  
NOTE: Only local users can view or change keyboard country code settings.  
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To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Setup - Keyboard. The Keyboard dialog box appears.  
Figure 3.14: Keyboard Dialog Box  
3. Select a country code and click OK.  
4. Reboot the Sun servers. After rebooting, each Sun server will request the country code setting  
stored in the DSRIQ module.  
NOTE: If you wish to reboot the target devices by power-cycling them, you must wait 90 seconds before  
rebooting. A soft reboot may be performed without waiting 90 seconds.  
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Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface  
From the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage your DSR switching system  
and user connections, enable the Scan and Broadcast modes and update your firmware.  
Table 3.5: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Device(s)  
Feature  
Purpose  
Begin broadcasting to your target devices. Configure a target device list for  
broadcasting under the Setup dialog box.  
Broadcast Enable  
Begin scanning your target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the  
Setup dialog box.  
Scan Enable  
User Status  
View and disconnect users.  
View version information for the DSR switch as well as view and upgrade firmware  
for individual DSRIQ modules.  
Display Versions  
Reset PS/2  
Re-establish operation of PS/2 keyboard and mouse.  
To access the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box:  
1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.  
2. Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.  
Figure 3.15: Commands Dialog Box  
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Viewing and disconnecting user connections  
You can view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog box. The username (U) will  
always be displayed; however, you can display either the target device name or EID number to  
which a user is connected. If there is no user currently connected to a channel, the user field will be  
blank and the Server Name field will display Free.  
To view current user connections:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Commands - User Status. The User Status dialog box appears.  
Figure 3.16: User Status Dialog Box  
To disconnect a user:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Commands - User Status. The User Status dialog box appears.  
3. Click the letter corresponding to the user to disconnect. The Disconnect dialog box will appear.  
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Figure 3.17: Disconnect Dialog Box  
4. Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog box.  
-or-  
Click 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 DSR switch. With communication re-  
established between the target device and the DSR switch, functionality is restored to the user.  
To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Commands - Reset PS/2. A message box displays requesting that you confirm the reset.  
Click OK.  
a. A message appears indicating that the mouse and keyboard have been reset.  
b. Click X to close the message box.  
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Click X or press Escape to exit without sending a Reset command to the PS/2 mouse  
and keyboard.  
Displaying version information  
The OSCAR interface enables you to display the version number of the switch firmware and any  
auxiliary devices connected to the switch. This information facilitates system troubleshooting and  
support. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current.  
To display version information:  
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.  
2. Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears. The top half of the box  
lists the subsystem versions in the DSR switch.  
Figure 3.18: Version Dialog Box  
3. Click DSRIQ to view individual DSRIQ module version information. The DSRIQ Selection  
dialog box appears.  
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Figure 3.19: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box  
4. Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The DSRIQ Version dialog box  
appears. For more information on loading firmware, see Appendix A.  
Figure 3.20: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box  
5. Click X to close the DSRIQ Version dialog box.  
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Terminal Operations  
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The Console Menu  
Each DSR switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface  
accessed through the SETUP port on the back of the switch. All terminal commands are accessed  
through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software.  
NOTE: This is NOT the recommended method for setting options for the DSR switch. The preferred method is to  
make all configuration settings in the DSView Server software. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for  
more information.  
Network Configuration  
To configure network settings using the Console menu:  
1. When you power up your DSR switch, the switch initializes for approximately one minute.  
After it completes initialization, press any key on the terminal or on the PC running the  
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terminal emulation software to access the Console menu interface. Actually, the terminal may  
be connected at any time, even when the switch is already powered.  
Figure 4.1: Console Main Menu  
2. The Console Main menu displays. Type 1 and press Enter for the Network Configuration  
option. The Network Configuration menu displays.  
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Figure 4.2: Network Configuration Menu  
3. Type 1 and press Enter to set your network speed. When possible, you should set your  
connection manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature. After you press Enter, you  
will be returned to the Network Configuration menu.  
4. Type 2 and press Enter to specify whether you are using a static or Dynamic Host  
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) address. A static IP address may be used to provide a user-  
defined IP address, netmask and default gateway for the DSR switch. Avocent recommends  
using a static IP address for ease of configuration. DHCP is a protocol that automates the  
configuration of TCP/IP-enabled computers. When DHCP is selected, the IP Address,  
Netmask and Default Gateway settings are automatically assigned to the DSR switch and may  
not be modified by a DS user. If you are using the DHCP option, please configure your DHCP  
server to provide an IP address to the DSR switch and then skip step 5.  
5. Select the remaining options from the Network Configuration menu, in turn, to finish  
configuring your DSR switch for IP address, netmask, default gateway and ping  
response.  
6. Type 0 (zero) and press Enter to return to the Console Main menu.  
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Other Console Main Menu Options  
Besides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of the DSR switch features the  
following menu items: Security Configuration, Firmware Management, Enable Debug Messages,  
Restore Factory Defaults, Reset Appliance and Exit. Each is discussed below.  
Security Configuration  
The DSR switch contains an internal database that may be used by the DSR Remote Operations  
software, the local port, or the CONSOLE port if the DSView Server software is unavailable.  
The Security Configuration menu contains the following options:  
Local User Accounts: Add, edit or delete users to/from the DSR switch database.  
Console Password: Enable or disable using security for the console (access requires an  
Admin account).  
Reset Certificates: Reset the certificate used by the DSView software system.  
Secure Mode: Enable or disable the DSView software Secure mode.  
Local User Accounts  
NOTE: When you use the options to add, edit or delete a user, a list of existing users will appear. You may enter  
N to display the next page of users in the database or enter P to go back to the previous page of users.  
To add a user to the DSR switch database:  
1. Type 2 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. You will be prompted to enter the username to add. Type a username 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 DSR switch database:  
1. From the Console Main menu, type 2 and press Enter to access the Security Configuration  
menu option.  
2. Type 1 and press Enter to access the Local User Accounts menu option. A list of users already  
within the database will appear.  
3. Type E.  
4. You will be prompted to enter the number of the user you wish to rename. Type the user’s  
number then press Enter.  
5. Type a new username and press Enter.  
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6. Enter the password for the user, then re-enter the password to confirm it.  
7. Enter 0 (zero) to exit.  
To remove a user from the DSR switch database:  
1. From the Console Main menu, type 2 and press Enter to access the Security Configuration  
menu option.  
2. Type 1 and press Enter to access the Local User Accounts menu option. A list of users already  
within the database will appear.  
3. Type 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 DSR switch database. Type Y  
and press Enter to remove the user.  
6. Enter 0 (zero) to exit.  
Console Password  
If this is enabled, access to the switch’s Console Main menu will require the user to log in.  
Reset Certificates  
This menu option enables you to clear the certificate sent by the DSView software to the  
DSR switch.  
When a DSR switch is added to a server running DSView software, a certificate is downloaded  
from that server to the DSR switch automatically. That certificate is replicated across all servers  
running DSView software operating in a predefined system. Thereafter, any of the servers in that  
system will be able to communicate with the DSR switch.  
If the server running DSView software cannot contact the DSR switch to add the  
certificate, an error message is displayed and the DSR switch is not added to the database.  
Secure Mode  
The DSR switch operates in one of two modes: Security disabled or Security enabled.  
In Security disabled mode, the DSR switch allows any server running DSView software to  
communicate with it.  
In Security enabled mode, an initial server running DSView software is allowed to download a  
certificate to the switch. If that server is part of a system that replicates certificates, it will pass  
the certificate to the other servers in that certificate replication system. Thereafter, all servers in  
that system will be allowed to access the DSR switch. All servers that are not part of that system  
will be locked out.  
When the DSR switch is removed from the DSView software database, the certificate is  
removed from the DSR switch. This enables you to move the DSR switch from one certificate  
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replication system to another. The certificate can also be removed using the Console menu  
accessed via the SETUP port on the DSR switch. See the Reset Certificates section.  
See the DSView Installer/User Guide for more information on software security.  
Firmware Management  
This menu contains the FLASH Download selection. For more information, see Appendix A.  
Enable Debug Messages  
This menu option turns on console status messages. Because this can significantly reduce  
performance, you should only enable debug messages when instructed to do so by Avocent  
Technical Support. When you are finished viewing the messages, press any key to exit this mode.  
Restore Factory Defaults  
This menu option will restore all switch options to the default settings.  
Reset Appliance  
This menu option allows you to execute a soft reset of the DSR switch.  
Exit  
This menu selection will return you to the ready prompt. If the Console menu interface password is  
enabled, you must exit the Console Main menu so that the next user will be prompted with the  
Username and Password login screen.  
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Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades  
The DSR switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with the latest  
firmware available. This update can be performed using the DSView software or using a Trivial  
File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server.  
After the FLASH memory is reprogrammed with the upgrade, the DSR switch performs a soft  
reset, which terminates all DSRIQ module sessions. A target device experiencing a DSRIQ module  
firmware update may not display, or may display as disconnected. The target device will appear  
normally when the FLASH update is completed.  
NOTE: During an upgrade, the DSRIQ module status indicator in the OSCAR Main dialog box will be yellow.  
CAUTION: Disconnecting a DSRIQ module during a firmware update or cycling power to the target device will  
render the module inoperable and require the DSRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair.  
To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the DSView software:  
The preferred method for updating the firmware is to use the DSView software. See the DSView  
Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions.  
To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using the Console menu interface:  
NOTE: If you do not have a TFTP server, you can find several shareware and freeware programs on the Internet  
that you can download and install.  
2. Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the  
SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR switch using the supplied null modem cable. The  
terminal should be set to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no  
flow control.  
3. If the DSR switch is not on, turn it on now. After approximately one minute, press any key to  
access the Console Main menu.  
4. The Console Main menu displays. Select the Firmware Management option.  
NOTE: The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management menu.  
5. Type 1 and press Enter to access FLASH Download.  
6. Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press Enter.  
7. Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent web site.  
8. Confirm the TFTP download by typing a y or yes and pressing Enter.  
9. The DSR switch will verify that the file you downloaded is valid. Next, you will be prompted to  
confirm the upgrade. Type a y or yes and press Enter to confirm.  
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10. The DSR switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display the  
upgrade progress. When the upload is complete, the DSR switch will reset and upgrade the  
internal subsystems.  
11. Once the upgrade is complete, a verification message will appear on-screen.  
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Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection  
An external modem may be attached to the DSR switch. This modem may be used to access the  
switch when an Ethernet connection is not available.  
A modem/PPP dial-up connection must be established before the remote operation is enabled. The  
dial-up connection options should be set to 115,200 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and enabled  
hardware flow control.  
Before you begin  
The following actions should be performed before using the DSR Remote Operations software:  
Ensure that the DSR switch is configured. See Chapter 2 for more information.  
Ensure that DSR switch users have been added to the DSR switch internal database. If the  
DSView Server software is not available, the switch database is used for authentication. If  
neither are available, authentication cannot be performed for the DSR switch. See Chapter 4  
for more information.  
Ensure that an external modem is attached to the DSR switch MODEM port. The modem  
should have auto-answer turned off (typically a modem’s default setting).  
Ensure that your client PC contains dial-up software and that the software is configured  
properly. See your operating system documentation for more information.  
Establishing a DSR Remote Operations software connection  
This is explained in detail in the DSView Installer/User Guide.  
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Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules  
The DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100-capable devices to be  
viewed from the DSR switch local port or by using the DSView software. The actual serial data is  
not accessed, but is merely displayed. All serial data coming from the target device is displayed in a  
VT100 window, placed into a video buffer and sent to the DSR switch as though it came from a  
VGA target. Likewise, keystrokes entered on a keyboard are sent to the attached device as though  
they were typed upon a VT100 terminal.  
DSRIQ-SRL module modes  
The following modes can be accessed from the DSRIQ-SRL module:  
On-Line: This mode enables you to send and receive serial data.  
Configuration: This mode enables you to specify DSR switch communication parameters, the  
appearance of the Terminal Applications menu and key combinations for specific actions  
and macros.  
History: This mode enables you to review serial data.  
Configuring the DSRIQ-SRL module  
NOTE: The DSRIQ-SRL module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation.  
Pressing Ctrl-F8 will activate the Configuration screen of the DSRIQ module’s Terminal  
Applications menu, which enables you to configure your DSRIQ-SRL module.  
NOTE: When any Terminal Applications menu is active, pressing Enter saves changes and returns you to the  
previous screen. Pressing Escape returns you to the previous screen without saving changes.  
Within the Terminal Applications menu’s Configuration screen, you can modify the  
following options:  
Baud Rate: This option allows you to specify the serial port communications speed. Available  
options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19,200, 34,800, 57,600 or 115,200 bps. The default value  
is 9600.  
Parity: This option allows you to specify the serial port’s communications parity. Available  
options are EVEN, ODD or NONE. The default value is NONE.  
Flow Control: This option allows you to specify the type of serial flow control. Available  
options are NONE, XOn/XOff (software) and RTS/CTS (hardware). The default value  
is NONE. If you select a bps rate of 115,200, the only available flow control is  
RTS/CTS (hardware).  
DSR/CD Mode: This option allows you to control how the DSR switch and CD lines operate.  
Available options are Always on and Toggle. When in Toggle mode, DSR and CD lines are  
turned off for one-half second and then turned on each time a module is selected or deselected.  
The default value is Always on.  
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Enter Sends: This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter is  
pressed. Available options are <CR> (Enter), which moves the cursor to the left side of the  
screen, or <CR><LF> (Enter-Linefeed), which moves the cursor to the left side of the screen  
and down one line.  
Received: This option enables you to specify how the module translates a received Enter  
character. Available options are <CR> (Enter) or <CR><LF> (Enter-Linefeed).  
Background: This option changes the screen’s background color. The currently-selected color  
displays in the option line as it is changed. Available colors are Black, Light Grey, Yellow,  
Green, Teal, Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon and Brown. The  
default color is Black. This value cannot be identical to the Normal Text or Bold Text value.  
Normal Text: This option changes the screen’s normal text color. The currently-selected  
color displays in the option line as it is changed. Available colors are Grey, Light Grey,  
Yellow, Green, Teal, Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon and Brown.  
The default color is Grey. This value cannot be identical to the Bold Text or  
Background value.  
Bold Text: This option changes the screen’s bold text color. The currently-selected color  
displays in the option line as it is changed. Available colors are White, Yellow, Green, Teal,  
Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon, Brown and Light Grey. The  
default color is White. This value cannot be identical to the Normal Text or Background value.  
Screen Size: This option allows you to specify the screen’s text width size. Available values  
are widths of 80 columns or 132 columns. The length for both widths is 26 lines.  
The following Terminal Application menu’s Configuration screen options enable you to define the  
function keys that will perform a selected action. To specify a new function key, press and hold the  
Ctrl key, then press the function key that you want to associate with the action. For example, if you  
want to change the Configuration (Config) Key Sequences option from <CTRL-F8> to  
<CTRL-F7>, press and hold the Ctrl key and then press F7.  
Config Key Sequences: This option allows you to define the key combination that causes the  
Terminal Application menu’s Configuration screen to appear. The default key sequence is Ctrl-  
F8.  
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.  
-or-  
Press 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 Down Arrow key.  
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.  
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: DSRIQ-SRL Module Pinouts  
DB9-F Host Signal  
Pin Name/Description  
SRL Signal  
Name/Description  
Signal Flow  
1
DCD - Data Carrier Detect  
RXD - Receive Data  
Out of SRL  
Out of SRL  
In to SRL  
In to SRL  
N/A  
DTR - Data Terminal Ready  
TXD - Transmit Data  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TXD - Transmit Data  
DTR - Data Terminal Ready  
GND - Signal Ground  
DSR - Data Set Ready  
RTS - Request to Send  
CTS - Clear to Send  
RXD - Receive Data  
DSR - Data Set Ready  
GND - Signal Ground  
DTR - Data Terminal Ready  
CTS - Clear to Send  
Out of SRL  
In to SRL  
Out of SRL  
N/A  
RTS - Request to Send  
N/C - Not Connected  
N/C - Not Connected  
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Appendix D: UTP Cabling  
The following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of connection media. The  
performance of a DSR switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or  
poorly installed or maintained cabling can diminish DSR system performance.  
NOTE: This appendix is for information purposes only. Please consult with your local code officials and/or  
cabling consultants prior to any installation.  
DSR switching systems utilize UTP cabling.  
UTP copper cabling  
The following are basic definitions for the three types of UTP cabling that the DSR  
switch supports:  
CAT 5 UTP (4-pair) high performance cable consists of twisted pair conductors, used  
primarily for data transmission. The twisting of the pairs gives this cable some immunity from  
the infiltration of unwanted interference. CAT 5 cable is generally used for networks running at  
10 or 100 Mbps.  
CAT 5E (enhanced) cable has the same characteristics as CAT 5, but is manufactured to  
somewhat more stringent standards.  
CAT 6 cable is manufactured to tighter requirements than CAT 5E cable. CAT 6 has higher  
measured frequency ranges and significantly better performance requirements than CAT 5E  
cable at the same frequencies.  
Wiring standards  
There are two supported wiring standards for 8-conductor (4-pair) RJ-45 terminated UTP cable:  
EIA/TIA 568A and B. These standards apply to installations utilizing CAT 5, 5E and 6 cable  
specifications. The DSR switching system supports either of these wiring standards. Please refer to  
the following table for details.  
Table D.1: UTP Wiring Standards  
Pin  
1
EIA/TIA 568A  
white/green  
green  
EIA/TIA 568B  
white/orange  
orange  
2
3
white/orange  
blue  
white/green  
blue  
4
5
white/blue  
orange  
white/blue  
green  
6
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Table D.1: UTP Wiring Standards (Continued)  
Pin  
7
EIA/TIA 568A  
white/brown  
brown  
EIA/TIA 568B  
white/brown  
brown  
8
Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips  
The following is a list of important safety considerations that should be reviewed prior to installing  
or maintaining your cables:  
Keep all CAT 5 runs to a maximum of 10 meters each.  
Maintain the twists of the pairs all the way to the point of termination, or no more that one-half  
inch untwisted. Do not skin off more than one inch of jacket while terminating.  
If bending the cable is necessary, make it gradual with no bend sharper than a one inch radius.  
Allowing the cable to be sharply bent or kinked can permanently damage the cable’s interior.  
Dress the cables neatly with cable ties, using low to moderate pressure. Do not over  
tighten ties.  
Cross-connect cables where necessary, using rated punch blocks, patch panels and  
components. Do not splice or bridge cable at any point.  
Keep CAT 5 cable as far away as possible from potential sources of EMI, such as electrical  
cables, transformers and light fixtures. Do not tie cables to electrical conduits or lay cables on  
electrical fixtures.  
Always test every installed segment with a cable tester. “Toning” alone is not an  
acceptable test.  
Always install jacks so as to prevent dust and other contaminants from settling on the contacts.  
The contacts of the jack should face up on the flush mounted plates, or left/right/down on  
surface mount boxes.  
Always leave extra slack on the cables, neatly coiled in the ceiling or nearest concealed  
location. Leave at least five feet at the work outlet side and 10 feet at the patch panel side.  
Choose either 568A or 568B wiring standard before beginning. Wire all jacks and patch panels  
for the same wiring scheme. Don’t mix 568A and 568B wiring in the same installation.  
Always obey all local and national fire and building codes. Be sure to firestop all cables that  
penetrate a firewall. Use plenum rated cable where it is required.  
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Appendix E: Technical Specifications  
Table E.1: DSR Switch Product Specifications  
Server Ports  
Number  
Types  
16 (DSR1020/2020/4020/8020 switches)  
DSRIQ-PS/2, DSRIQ-USB, DSRIQ-VSN (Sun VGA), DSRIQ-WSN (Sun  
13W3) and DSRIQ-SRL modules  
Connectors  
Sync Types  
Plug and Play  
RJ-45  
Separate horizontal and vertical  
DDC2B  
640 x 480 @ 60 Hz (Local Port and Remote Port Minimum)  
800 x 600 @ 75 Hz  
Video Resolution  
960 x 700 @ 75 Hz  
1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz  
1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz (Remote Port Maximum using a DSRIQ module)  
Supported Cabling  
SETUP Port  
Number  
4-pair UTP CAT 5 or CAT 6, 10 meters maximum length  
1
Type  
Serial RS-232 Null Modem Cable  
DB9 Male  
Connector  
Network Connection  
Number  
1
Type  
Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 2002 Edition - 10BaseT, 100BaseT, 1000BaseT  
RJ-45  
Connector  
Local Port  
Number  
1
Type  
PS/2 and VGA  
Connectors  
MODEM Port  
Number  
PS/2 MiniDIN and 15-pin D-Sub  
1
Type  
Serial RS-232  
DB9 Male  
Connectors  
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SPC Device Port  
Number  
1
Type  
RJ-45  
USB Device Port  
Number  
4
Type  
USB 1.1  
Dimensions  
1.72 x 17.00 x 10.98 in; 1U form factor  
(4.37 x 43.18 x 27.98 cm)  
Height x Width x Depth  
Weight  
7.3 lbs (3.31 kg) without cables  
Power Supply  
AC-input Power  
AC-input Range  
AC-input Current Rating  
40 W maximum  
100 - 240 VAC  
0.5 A  
18 AWG three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320  
AC-input Cable  
AC Frequency  
receptacle on the power supply end and a country-dependent plug on the  
power resource end  
50 - 60 Hz autosensing  
Ambient Atmospheric Condition Ratings  
32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 degrees Celsius) operating;  
-4 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to 70 degrees Celsius) nonoperating  
Temperature  
Humidity  
10 - 95% noncondensing  
Safety and EMC Standards UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST  
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Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation  
Certain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emulated by key press sequences on a  
PS/2 keyboard. To enable Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode and use these keys, press and hold  
Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key. The Scroll Lock LED blinks. Use the indicated  
keys in the following table as you would use the advanced keys on a Sun keyboard.  
Table F.1: Sun Key Emulation  
Sun Key (US)  
Compose  
Compose  
Power  
Open  
PS/2 Key to Enable Sun Key Emulation  
Application(1)  
keypad  
F11  
F7  
Help  
Num Lock  
F3  
Props  
Front  
F5  
Stop  
F1  
Again  
Undo  
F2  
F4  
Cut  
F10  
Copy  
F6  
Paste  
Find  
F8  
F9  
Mute  
keypad /  
keypad +  
keypad -  
F12  
Vol.+  
Vol.-  
Command (left)(2)  
Command (left)(2)  
Command (right)(2)  
Win (GUI) left(1)  
Win (GUI) right(1)  
(1) Windows 95 104-key keyboard.  
(2) The Command key is the Sun Meta (diamond) key.  
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For example: For Stop + A, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock, then F1 + A.  
These key combinations will work with the DSRIQ-USB module (if your Sun system comes with a  
USB port) as well as the Sun DSRIQ-VSN and DSRIQ-WSN modules. With the exception of F12,  
these key combinations are not recognized by Microsoft Windows. Using F12 performs a Windows  
key press.  
When finished, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key to toggle Sun  
Advanced Key Emulation mode off.  
Special considerations for Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun  
USB keyboards (DSRIQ-USB modules only)  
Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB keyboards assign usage IDs for certain keys that differ  
from standard USB usage IDs. If DSRIQ-USB modules are attached to your Sun servers, the Han/  
Zen and Katakana/Hiragana keys on Japanese Sun USB keyboards and Hangul and Hanja keys on  
Korean Sun USB keyboards must be accessed using alternate keystrokes.  
Due to these keyboard-specific differences, keyboard mapping inconsistencies may be encountered  
when switching between target devices using Sun DSRIQ-VSN and DSRIQ-WSN modules and  
target devices using DSRIQ-USB modules. These keys function normally if your Sun servers are  
attached to the DSR switch using a DSRIQ-VSN or DSRIQ-WSN module.  
The following table lists the keyboard mapping that will take place when a DSRIQ-USB module is  
used in this setting.  
Table F.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings  
Korean Sun USB  
Keyboard  
Japanese Sun USB  
Keyboard  
PS/2 Keyboard  
USB Usage ID Sun USB Keyboard  
Right-Alt  
0xE6  
0x65  
AltGraph  
Compose  
Hangul  
Hanja  
Katakana/Hiragana  
Compose  
Windows  
Application  
Hangul  
Hanja  
0x90  
0x91  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
` ~  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
` ~  
N/A  
N/A  
Katakana/Hiragana 0x88  
Han/Zen 0x35  
Han/Zen  
N/A  
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Appendix G: Technical Support  
Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you  
encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the  
fastest possible service:  
1. Check the pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the  
procedures outlined.  
3. Call Avocent Technical Support for assistance at (888) 793-8763. Visit the Avocent web site at  
http://www.avocent.com/support and click on Support Phone Numbers for current phone  
support hours.  
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INDEX  
Broadcast  
dialog box 26  
Numerics  
1000BaseT Ethernet 1, 5, 54  
100BaseT Ethernet 5, 54  
10BaseT Ethernet 5, 54  
Enable 33  
OSCAR interface 17  
C
A
cascade switch 17, 21  
CAT 5 patch cable 1, 7, 8, 9, 52, 53, 54  
Changing the Display Behavior 22  
Commands  
access  
direct 13  
DSRIQ module 14  
DSRIQ Terminal Applications menu 10  
OSCAR interface  
Broadcast 26  
Broadcast Enable 26, 33  
dialog box 29, 33  
Display Versions 33, 36  
Manage Routine Tasks for Your Server 33  
Reset PS/2 33, 35  
Scan Enable 29, 33  
Broadcast dialog box 25  
Commands dialog box 33  
Devices dialog box 21  
Flag dialog box 24  
Main dialog box 13  
Menu dialog box 22  
Names dialog box 19  
Screen Saver dialog box 30  
Setup dialog box 17  
Scan mode 28  
User Status 33, 34  
restrict 17  
Screen Saver mode 16  
secure, remote 1  
target device 2  
target devices 1  
connect a DSRIQ module to a server 9  
connect and power up your DSR switch 8  
Console menu 39, 40, 44, 45  
add a user 42  
Controlling the Status Flag 24  
via a network connection 2  
via modem 1, 2, 8  
D
via network connection 8  
add a user to the DSR switch database 42  
assign a device type 21  
Device Modify Dialog Box 22  
Device Types  
Assigning 21  
Devices  
B
dialog box 21  
OSCAR interface 17  
Setup Features 17  
Basic DSR Configuration 6  
Benefits 1  
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pinouts 51  
disconnect  
dialog box 34, 35  
DSRIQ modules 14  
flag 24  
configuring 10  
database 43  
target device 15  
illustrated 3  
user 34  
remote session window 11, 12  
Screen Saver password 30  
Secure mode 42  
security 44  
user connections 34  
Display Versions 33  
DSR switch 1  
system 42  
comes with 7  
Features 1  
Installation 5  
E
Enable Debug Messages 44  
Example DSR Switch Configuration 3  
Model Comparison 3  
Network Configuration 3  
port 21  
Product Specifications 54  
DSR switch database  
add user 42  
remove user 43  
rename user 42  
DSRIQ  
F
Features 1  
Firmware Management 44  
Flag  
Color 25  
dialog box 24  
access 24  
connecting 9  
Opaque 25  
Selection dialog box 36, 37  
Version dialog box 36, 37  
DSRIQ port 6  
OSCAR interface 17  
Transparent 25  
FLASH  
DSRIQ-SRL module 2, 7, 9, 10, 48, 54  
configuring 48, 50  
creating macros 50  
History mode 50  
modes 48  
Download 44  
Upgrades 45  
H
History  
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network speed 41  
I
null modem cable 7, 8, 45, 54  
Installation 5  
Installation Overview 5  
O
OSCAR interface  
J
Alt 15  
Japanese Approvals ii  
Broadcast dialog box 25, 26  
change the display order 22  
Commands dialog box 29, 33  
Commands menu 33  
Device Modify dialog box 22  
Devices dialog box 21  
Disconnect dialog box 35  
DSRIQ Selection dialog box 37  
DSRIQ Version dialog box 37  
Enter 16  
Japanese Sun USB Keyboards 57  
K
keyboard  
dialog box 32  
OSCAR interface 17  
Korean Sun USB Keyboards 57  
KVM 5  
cable volume 1  
illustrated 6  
Escape 15  
switch 1  
Flag dialog box 24  
L
Keyboard dialog box 32  
Main dialog box 13  
menus 17  
Local country power cord 7  
Local Port Operation 13  
Name Modify dialog box 20  
Names dialog box 19  
Navigating 15  
Print Screen 15, 16  
Scan dialog box 27  
M
Main Dialog Box 13  
Menu  
OSCAR interface 17  
illustrated 3  
screen delay 15  
Screen Saver dialog box 30  
set a Screen Delay Time 22, 23  
Single-click, Enter 16  
Status Flags 24  
Status symbols 14  
User Status dialog box 34  
Version dialog box 36  
N
Name Modify Dialog Box 20  
Names  
dialog box 17, 19  
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To broadcast to selected target devices 26  
To cancel scan mode 29  
To choose the display order of target devices  
P
Point-to-Point Protocol 5  
Position Flag 25  
POWER LED 10  
PPP 5  
Print Screen 15  
OSCAR interface 17  
procedure  
To configure a DSRIQ-SRL module 50  
To configure network settings using the  
Console menu 39  
To configure the OSCAR interface screen  
delay 15  
To connect a DSRIQ module to a serial  
device 9  
To access the OSCAR interface Broadcast  
dialog box 25  
To connect a DSRIQ module to a server 9  
To connect and power up your DSR switch 8  
To create a DSRIQ-SRL module macro 50  
To access the OSCAR interface Commands  
dialog box 33  
To access the OSCAR interface Devices  
dialog box 21  
To determine how the Status flag is displayed  
To access the OSCAR interface Flag dialog  
box 24  
To access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog  
box 22  
To access the OSCAR interface Names  
dialog box 19  
To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver  
dialog box 30  
To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog  
box 17  
To add a user to the DSR switch database 42  
To add target devices to the scan list 27  
To adjust mouse settings  
To disconnect a user 34  
To disconnect from a target device 15  
To display version information 36  
To exit screen saver mode and log in to the  
local port 31  
To immediately turn on the screen saver 31  
To list target devices alphabetically by name  
To remove a target device from the scan list  
To remove a user from the DSR switch  
database 43  
To rename a user in the DSR switch database  
on Windows 2000 11  
on Windows XP 11  
using IntelliPoint drivers 11  
using Red Hat Linux drivers 12  
using Sun Solaris drivers 12  
To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values  
To select target devices 14  
To select the previous target device 14  
To adjust mouse settings on Windows NT 10  
To assign a device type 21  
To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR  
interface 23  
To assign names to target devices 20  
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To set the keyboard country code for Sun  
servers 32  
Setting up your network 7  
Setup Dialog Box 18  
To set the Screen Saver options 30  
To soft switch to a target device 15  
To start the scan mode 28  
To turn broadcasting off 27  
To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using  
the Console menu 45  
To upgrade the DSR switch firmware using  
the DSView software 45  
To use History mode 51  
Simple point and click access to any server 2  
SPC port 1, 8, 55  
SPC power control device 1, 5, 7, 8, 55  
illustrated 6  
STATUS LED 10  
Sun Solaris drivers 12  
T
target devices  
To view current user connections 34  
selecting 14  
R
Technical Support 58  
Terminal Applications menu 10, 48, 49, 50  
Terminal Operations 39  
Rack mounting brackets 7  
Red Hat Linux drivers 12  
Reduce cable bulk 1  
remove a user from the DSR switch database  
rename a user in the DSR switch database 42  
Reset Appliance 44  
Reset Certificates 43  
U
upgrade the DSR switch firmware 45  
User Connections  
Viewing and Disconnecting 34  
User Status 33  
User Status Dialog Box 34  
Using Scan Mode 27  
Reset PS/2 33  
Restore Factory Defaults 44  
V
S
Verifying the Connections 10  
Version Dialog Box 36  
Viewing User Connections 34  
Safety Precautions 4  
Scan  
dialog box 27, 28  
Enable 29, 33  
W
Windows  
OSCAR interface 17  
Screen Saver 17  
Secure Mode 43  
2000 drivers 11  
NT drivers 10  
XP/Server 2003 drivers 11  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Avocent Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects  
in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase.  
Additionally, all Avocent products carry an unconditional thirty-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you  
are dissatisfied with the performance of this product, you may return it to the point of purchase for a refund of  
the purchase price (excluding shipping charges). This guarantee does not apply to special order products, and  
may not be available through all resellers. During the warranty period, purchaser must promptly call Avocent  
for a RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number. Make sure that the RMA number appears on the  
packing slip, proof of purchase, AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF EACH SHIPPING CARTON. Unauthorized returns  
or collect shipments will be refused.  
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Avocent Corporation  
4991 Corporate Drive  
Huntsville, AL 35805 U.S.A.  
Telephone: (256) 430-4000  
The above limited warranty is voided by occurrence of any of the following events, upon which the product is  
provided as is, with all faults, and with all disclaimers of warranty identified below:  
1. If defect or malfunction was caused by abuse, mishandling, unauthorized repair, or use other  
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2. If unauthorized modifications were made to product.  
3. If unreported damages occurred in any shipment of the product.  
4. If damages were due to or caused by equipment or software not provided by Avocent.  
5. If the unit is used with non-grounded or incorrectly polarized AC power.  
6. If the product is used in contradiction to any instruction provided by any User Guide or Instruction Sheet  
provided to you or with the product.  
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Avocent International Ltd.  
Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone  
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland  
Tel: +353 61 715 292  
Avocent Corporation  
4991 Corporate Drive  
Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA  
Tel: +1 256 430 4000  
Fax: +353 61 471 871  
Fax: +1 256 430 4031  
Avocent Germany  
Avocent Asia Pacific  
Singapore Branch Office  
100 Tras Street, #15-01  
Amara Corporate Tower  
Singapore 079027  
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