Avocent DSRTM 1021 Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 2: Installation 13
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 appliance by unplugging the power cord from either the
electrical outlet or the appliance.
To install the DSR1021 switch hardware:
1. Remove the DSR1021 switch from the packing material.
2. Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as
HyperTerminal
®
) to the SETUP port on the back panel of the DSR1021
switch 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 DSR1021 switch 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 DSR1021 switch may be rack mounted in a 1U confi guration. The DSR1021 switch
does not support a ØU confi guration.
To confi gure the DSR1021 switch hardware:
1. You will see the Terminal Applications menu with ten options. Select
option 1, Network Confi guration.
Figure 2.3: Network Configuration Menu