Avocent 590-686-501D Switch User Manual


 
48 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide
To force upgrade the IQ module firmware using the DSR switch on-board
web
interface:
1. From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - IQ modules.
2. Select the IQ modules that you wish to upgrade and click the Upgrade button.
CAUTION: Disconnecting a DSR switch or IQ module or power cycling the user’s computer during a firmware
update may render it inoperable and require it to be returned to the factory for repair.
Managing USB speed
Depending on your IQ module type, you may have the option of choosing either USB 1.1 Full
Speed or USB 2.0 Hi Speed.
To set the IQ module USB Speed:
1. From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - IQ modules.
2. Select the IQ modules that you wish to modify.
3. Click either Set USB 1.1 Speed or Set USB 2.0 Speed.
Rebooting the appliance
Periodically, such as after an upgrade, you may need to reboot the DSR switch.
To reboot the DSR switch remotely:
1. From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Overview.
2. When the appliance overview window appears, click Tools - Reboot Appliance.
Managing local accounts
The DSR switch on-board web interface provides local and login security through
administrator-defined user accounts. By selecting Local Accounts on the side menu bar,
administrators may add and delete users, define user preemption and access levels and
change
passwords.
Access levels
When a user account is added to the on-board web interface, the user may be assigned to any of the
following access levels:
Appliance administrators
User administrators
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