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DSR Switch
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Installer/User Guide
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For models: DSR1030 DSR2030 DSR4030 DSR8030
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Avocent International Ltd.
Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA
Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone
Guide d’installation et d’utilisation
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INSTRUCTIONS This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. POWER ON This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the on position. POWE
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page i Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM ® DSR Switch Installer/User Guide For models: DSR1030, DSR2030, DSR4030, DSR8030 Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSR, DSView and OSCAR are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. 2005 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-472-616A.
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page ii Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM 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 equ
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page iii Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM iii TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Figures .................................................................................................................. v List of Tables..................................................................................................................vii Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1 Features and Benefit
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page v Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM v LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration...............................................................................3 Figure 1.2: DSR Switch Model Comparison .....................................................................................3 Figure 2.1: Basic DSR Switch Configuration....................................................................................6 Figure 3.1: Main Dialog Box ...
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page vii Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM vii LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions ........................................................................................... 14 Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ................................................................................... 15 Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics.............................................................................. 16 Table
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM 1 CHAPTER Product Overview 1 Features and Benefits ® Avocent DSR switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers and virtual media, and to facilitate the OA&M (operations, activation and maintenance) of remote branch offices where trained operators may be unavailable. They provide enterprise customers with a significant reduction of cable volume, secure remote a
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM 2 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide The DSRIQ-SRL (serial) module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial device and a DSR switch. It provides VT100 terminal emulation, break suppression and port history in a compact, convenient module. Control of virtual media-capable appliances The DSR switch allows you to view, move or copy data located on virtual media to and from any server. This featu
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 DSR Switch Ethernet DSView Software Server Modem Telephone Network Analog User (OSCAR® Graphical Digital User User Interface) (Computer with Internet browser) Figure 1.1: Example DSR Switch Configuration Local Remote Number Switch Digital Analog Virtual Virtual of Model Paths User Media Media Servers Sessions Sessions DSR1030 16 1 1 1 1 DSR2030 16 2 1 1 2 DSR4030 16 4 1 1 4 DSR8030 16
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM 4 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 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-wi
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM 5 CHAPTER Installation 2 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 targ
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM 6 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide The following diagram illustrates one possible configuration for your DSR switch. Ethernet Power Telephone Network Cord Modem Digital User Ports DSR 1030 Switch 1-16 SPC Port Connection CAT 5 Cable SPC Analog User Power Control Device Servers 1-16 DSRIQ Modules PS/2, USB*, Sun and serial adaptors * To open a virtual media session with a server, are available. the server must first be
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM Chapter 2: Installation 7 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
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM 8 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 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
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM Chapter 2: Installation 9 9. Power up each target device and then power up the DSR switch. After approximately one ® minute, the switch completes initialization and displays the OSCAR graphical user interface Free tag on the local port monitor. 10. Use the DSView software to configure the switch. See the DSView Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions. To connect a DSRIQ module to a server: 1. Attach the appr
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DSR Switch_Atlantis.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:53 PM 10 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide 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 Mb
