Avocent DSR800 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Chapter 2: Installation 15
To install the DSR hardware:
1. Remove the DSR appliance from the packing material.
2. Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as
HyperTerminal
®
) to the Confi guration port on the back panel of the DSR
appliance using the supplied null modem cable. The terminal should be
set to 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no fl ow control.
3. Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the DSR appliance and then
into an appropriate power source.
4. When the power is switched on, the Power indicator on the front of the
appliance will blink for approximately 30 seconds while performing a self-
test. Approximately 10 seconds after it stops blinking, press the Enter key
to access the main menu.
NOTE: The DSR appliance may be rack mounted in a 1U confi guration. The DSR does not
support a ØU confi guration.
To confi gure the DSR hardware:
1. You will see the Terminal Applications menu with six options. Select
option 1, Network Confi guration.
Figure 2.3: Network Configuration Menu
2. Select option 1 to set your network speed. When possible, you should set
your connection manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature.
Once you enter your selection, you will be returned to the Network
Confi guration menu.