User guide

52 DSView Installer/User Guide
Up to 12 DS users may share a single port at one time. If a 13th DS user attempts to connect, an
error message will inform the DS user that no sessions are available. Administrators will be given
the option of terminating a DS user session.
At any time, DS users may select View - List of Shared Users in a Video Viewer window to view a
list of DS users sharing their port or channel. DS users in Stealth mode are excluded from this list.
Session time-out
A remote session will time-out if there has been no activity in a Video Viewer window for a
specified time. The global session time-out value is configured by your Administrator and is the
default value used by the DSView software. A DS user may override this value by selecting the
Local Options tab on the Global Settings dialog box.
For detailed information on specifying a global or remote session time-out, see Session time-out on
page 52.
Terminating sessions
Administrators using the DSView management software may terminate the local DS user currently
viewing a target device so that you may access the target device.
When you attempt to connect to a port that is in use by the local DS user, a dialog box will appear.
If you have Administrator privileges for the port, a selection will be available to enable you to
disconnect the local DS user.
For detailed information on terminating a local device session, see Terminating a target device
session on page 63.
Viewing Ports, Outlets, Target Devices and Connected DS Users
You may use commands in the DSView management software window to perform the following
viewing operations:
• View target devices
• Toggle the display of unused CPS appliance, DS appliance, DSR switch and SPC device ports
on or off
• View a list of DS users connected to a CPS appliance, DS appliance or DSR switch port with
an open Telnet application viewer or Video Viewer window
To display the DS topology view:
1. From the DSView management software window, click View - Topology to display the DS
topology view.
2. Double-click Topology to display the DS topology view.
3. Each name or IP address listed may be expanded by double-clicking on it.
This will display the ports for the DS appliance corresponding to that address. Each of these ports
shares the DS appliance’s IP address.