Avocent DSR8030 Switch User Manual


 
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List of Figures .................................................................................................................. v
List of Tables..................................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1
Features and Benefits .................................................................................................................1
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Installation ..................................................................................................... 5
Installation Overview..................................................................................................................5
Getting Started............................................................................................................................7
Connecting the DSR Switch Hardware.......................................................................................8
Verifying the Connections.........................................................................................................10
Configuring DSView Software and Adjusting Mouse Settings.................................................10
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation................................................................................... 13
Controlling Your System at the Local Port ..............................................................................13
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers.................................................................................13
Navigating the OSCAR Interface..............................................................................................16
Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus......................................................................................18
Setting Virtual Media Options..................................................................................................33
Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface...............................................................35
Chapter 4: Terminal Operations ................................................................................... 41
The Console Menu....................................................................................................................41
Other Console Main Menu Options..........................................................................................44
Appendices..................................................................................................................... 47
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades.................................................................................................47
Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection ..........................................49
Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules ................................................................................50
Appendix D: UTP Cabling........................................................................................................54
Appendix E: Technical Specifications......................................................................................56
Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation..............................................................................58
Appendix G: Technical Support................................................................................................60
Index................................................................................................................................ 61
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