Avocent DSR1020 User Manual

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 target devices attached to the DSR switch over a network using either an Ethernet 
connection or a modem connection.

The DSR switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may 
be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network, or even a 

 

1000BaseT network. 

The DSR switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a V.34, V.90 or 
V.92 modem. 

The general procedure for setting up and installing the DSR switch is as follows: 

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Unpack the DSR switch and verify that all components are present and in good condition. See 
the Getting Started section in this chapter.

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Make all hardware connections between the power source, DSR switch, target devices, 
optional SPC device, the Ethernet and the optional modem connection. See the Connecting the 
DSR Switch Hardware section.

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Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working. See the Verifying the 
Connections section.

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If you are configuring the DSR switch using the console menu interface, do that at this point. 
See Chapter 4 for more information.

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Use the DSView Server software to configure the DSR switch. See the DSView Installer/User 
Guide for detailed instructions.

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Make the appropriate mouse setting adjustments. See the Adjusting mouse settings on target 
devices section.