DS R™1021 Installer/User Guide
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing the DSR Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port . . . . . . 21 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers . . . . . . . .
1 Product Overview Contents Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits The Avocent DSR™1021 switch combines analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers and facilitate the OA&M (operations, activation and maintenance) of remote branch offices where trained operators may be unavailable.
4 DSR Installer/User Guide The DSRIQ module is powered directly from the server and provides Keep Alive functionality when the DSR1021 switch is not powered up. The DSRIQ-SRL (serial) module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial device and a DSR1021 switch. It provides VT100 terminal emulation, break suppression and port history in a compact, convenient module.
Chapter 1: Product Overview DSR1021 Switch Modem Telephone Network Ethernet Analog User (OSCAR® graphical user interface) Figure 1.
6 DSR Installer/User Guide DSR1021 Switch Number of servers 8 Ethernet Digital sessions/output 1 Modem Digital sessions/output 1 Analog user 1 Figure 1.2: The DSR1021 Switch Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products: • If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the server and monitor are on the same phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.
2 Installation Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing the DSR Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2: Installation 9 Chapter 2: Installation The DSR switching system requires that the DSView software, DSAdmin management application and DSAuth Server be installed prior to use. DSView software allows a user to view and control a server attached to the DSR switching system. The DSAdmin management application is used to configure and maintain the system. The DSAuth Server is a Windows NT or 2000 service used to prevent unauthorized access to the DSR switching system.
10 DSR Installer/User Guide Additional items needed The following are additional items needed to use your DSR1021 switch: • One DSRIQ module per server or DSRIQ-SRL module per serial device • One CAT 5 patch cable per server or serial device (4-pair UTP, up to 10 meters) • DSR software • V.34, V.90 or V.
Chapter 2: Installation 11 Setting up your network The DSR switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the server running the DSAuth application, the DSR switch appliances and the computers running DSView software. The DSR1021 switch supports both Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and static IP addressing. Avocent recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each appliance and that they remain static while the DSR switch appliances are connected to the network.
12 DSR Installer/User Guide Digital User Ethernet Telephone Network Power Cord Internet Connection Ethernet and/or Modem DSR1021 Switch SETUP Port for updating firmware Ports 1-8 SPC Port Connection CAT 5 Cable KVM Connections A1 Analog User SPC Power Control Device Server Server Server Server DSRIQ Module PS/2, USB, Sun and serial adaptors are available Figure 2.
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.
14 DSR Installer/User Guide 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 Configuration menu. 3. Select option 2 and specify if you are using a static or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) address. A static IP address may be used to provide a user-defined IP address, netmask and default gateway for the DSR1021 switch.
Chapter 2: Installation 15 For Windows 2000 (using default drivers): 1. From the Desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box will appear. 2. Click on the Motion tab. 3. Set Speed to the default of 50% (the sixth tick mark from the left). 4. Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync. 5. Click OK. 6. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to resynchronize the mouse.
16 DSR Installer/User Guide For Red Hat® Linux® drivers: 1. From the Desktop Controls, select the mouse settings. 2. Set acceleration to 1.0 and apply the changes. 3. Click Mouse Align in the DSView software remote session window(s) to resynchronize the mouse. For Sun Solaris™ drivers: NOTE: To use a Sun Solaris driver, you must upgrade the DS Management Software suite to version 1.0.9.202 or later on your host system and DSR1021 switch firmware to version 1.0.0.106 or later.
Chapter 2: Installation 17 3. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired port on the back of your DSR switch. 4. Repeat this step for all servers you wish to attach. NOTE: When connecting a Sun DSRIQ module, you must use a multi-sync monitor to accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync. NOTE: Power down the DSR1021 switch before servicing. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. To connect serial devices to the DSR1021 switch: 1.
18 DSR Installer/User Guide 3. Choose an available port on the rear of your DSR1021 switch. Plug one end of a CAT 5 cable (4-pair, up to 10 meters) into a numbered port and plug the other end into the RJ-45 connector of a DSRIQ module. 4. Plug the DSRIQ module into the appropriate ports on the back of the server. Repeat this procedure for all servers that are to be connected to the DSR1021 switch. 5.
3 Local Port Operation Contents Controlling Your System at the Local Port . . . . . . 21 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers . . . . . . . . 21 Navigating the OSCAR Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing the Display Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Controlling the Status Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Broadcasting to Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 21 Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port The DSR1021 switch includes a local port on the back of the appliance. This port allows you to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the appliance for direct access. The DSR1021 switch uses the OSCAR® graphical user interface, which has intuitive menus to configure your system and select computers. Computers can be identified by name or number, allowing you to customize server names.
22 DSR Installer/User Guide Viewing the status of your DSR switching system The status of servers in your system is indicated in the far right columns of the Main dialog box. The following table describes the status symbols. OSCAR Interface Status Symbols Symbol Description (green circle) Server connected, powered up and the DSRIQ module is online. (red X) Connected server is powered down or is not operating properly and the DSRIQ module is offline.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 23 Soft switching Soft switching is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch to a server by pressing Print Screen and then typing the first few characters of its name or number. If you have set a Screen Delay Time and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed, the OSCAR interface will not display. To configure servers for soft switching: 1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. 2.
24 DSR Installer/User Guide OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (continued) This Keystroke Does This Escape Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous one. If the Main dialog box is displayed, pressing Escape closes the OSCAR interface and displays a status flag if status flags are enabled. See Controlling the Status Flag in this chapter for more information. In a message box, it closes the pop-up box and returns to the current dialog box.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus You can configure your DSR switching system from the Setup menu within the OSCAR interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your DSR switching system to identify servers by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your servers from the OSCAR interface menu.
26 DSR Installer/User Guide Figure 3.2: Setup Dialog Box Assigning server or serial device names Use the Names dialog box to identify servers or serial devices by name rather than by port number. The Names list is always sorted by port order. You can toggle between displaying the name or the EID number of each DSRIQ module, so even if you move the module/server/serial device to another port, the name and configuration will be recognized by the appliance.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 27 Figure 3.3: Names Dialog Box NOTE: If new DSRIQ modules are discovered by the DSR1021 switch, the on-screen list will be automatically updated. The mouse cursor will change into an hourglass during the update. No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete. To assign names to servers or serial devices: 1. In the Names dialog box, select a server or serial device name or port number and click Modify. The Name Modify dialog box appears.
28 DSR Installer/User Guide 2. Type a name in the New Name box. Names of servers or serial devices may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: A-Z, a-z, Ø-9, space and hyphen. 3. Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. Your selection is not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each server or serial device in the system. 5. Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 29 Figure 3.5: Menu Dialog Box To choose the display order of servers: 1. Select Name to display servers alphabetically by name. -orSelect EID to display servers numerically by EID number. -orSelect Port to display servers numerically by port number. 2. Click OK. Depending on the display method selected, the corresponding button will be depressed in the Main dialog box. To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface: 1.
30 DSR Installer/User Guide Controlling the Status Flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected server or the status of the selected port. Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by server name or EID number, or to change the flag color, opacity, display time and location on the desktop.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 3. 31 Select a flag color in Display Color. The following flag colors are available: • Flag 1 - Grey flag with black text • Flag 2 - White flag with red text • Flag 3 - White flag with blue text • Flag 4 - White flag with violet text 4. In Display Mode, select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop through the flag. 5. To position the status flag on the desktop: a. Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen.
32 DSR Installer/User Guide Figure 3.8: Broadcast Dialog Box NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards. While the appliance attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously, some servers may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 33 To turn broadcasting off: From the Commands dialog box, clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox. Using Scan Mode In scan mode, the DSR1021 switch automatically scans from port to port (server to server). You can scan up to eight servers, specifying which servers to scan and the number of seconds that each server will display. The scanning order is determined by placement of the server in the list. The list is always shown in scanning order.
34 DSR Installer/User Guide To add a server in the midst of an existing list, place your cursor in the line below where you want to insert a new server and press Insert. 4. Type the first few characters of a server name or port number to scan. The first matching server will appear in the line. -orTo move through the list, press the following keyboard commands in the Name, Port or Time column to move through the list of servers available to scan. a.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 35 Figure 3.10: Commands Dialog Box 3. Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box. 4. Click X to close the Commands dialog box. NOTE: Scanning will begin as soon as the scan button is checked. To cancel scan mode: 1. Select a server if the OSCAR interface is open. -orMove the mouse or press any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR interface is not open. Scanning will stop at the currently selected server. -orIf the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen.
36 DSR Installer/User Guide Use the Security dialog box to lock your console with password protection, set or change your password and enable the screen saver. NOTE: If a password has been previously set, you will have to enter the password before you can access the Security dialog box. To access the Security dialog box: 1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear. 2. Click Setup - Security. The Security dialog box appears. Figure 3.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 37 To password protect your console: 1. Set your password as described in the previous procedure. 2. Select Enable Screen Saver. 3. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1-99) to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature. 4. For Mode, select Energy if your monitor is ENERGY STAR® compliant; otherwise select Screen. CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with ENERGY STAR®.
38 DSR Installer/User Guide 4. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1–99) to delay activation of the screen saver. 5. Choose Energy if your monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant; otherwise select Screen. CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy Mode with monitors not compliant with ENERGY STAR®. 6. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box. 7. Click OK.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 39 The Keyboard command enables you to send a different keyboard country code than the default US setting. The specified country code is sent to all servers attached to the DSR1021 switches when they are powered up or rebooted, and the new code is stored in the DSRIQ module. NOTE: If a DSRIQ module is moved to a different server, the keyboard country code will need to be reset.
40 DSR Installer/User Guide Managing Server Tasks Using the OSCAR Interface From the OSCAR interface Commands menu, you can manage your DSR switching system and user connections, engage the scan and broadcast modes and update your firmware. Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers Feature Purpose Broadcast Enable Begin broadcasting to your servers. Configure a server list for broadcasting under the Setup dialog box. Scan Enable Begin scanning your servers.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 41 Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections You can view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog box. The username (U) will always be displayed; however, you can display either the server name or EID number to which a user is connected. If there is no user currently connected to a channel, the user field will be blank and the server field will display Free. To view current user connections: 1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen.
42 DSR Installer/User Guide Figure 3.15: Disconnect Dialog Box 4. Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog box. -orClick X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without disconnecting a user. NOTE: If the User Status list has changed since it was last displayed, the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated. No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete.
Chapter 3: Local Port Operation b. 43 Click X to close the message box. -orClick X or press Escape to exit without sending a reset command to the PS/2 mouse and keyboard. Displaying Version Information The OSCAR interface enables you to display the version number of the appliance firmware and any auxiliary devices connected to the appliance. This information facilitates system troubleshooting and support. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current. To display version information: 1.
44 DSR Installer/User Guide Figure 3.17: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box 4. Select a DSRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The DSRIQ Version dialog box appears. For more information on loading firmware, see Appendix A. Figure 3.18: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box 5. Click X to close the DSRIQ Version dialog box.
4 Terminal Operations Contents Accessing the Terminal Applications Menu . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 47 Chapter 4: Terminal Operations Accessing the Terminal Applications Menu Each DSR1021 switch may be configured at the appliance level through the SETUP port on the back of the switch. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software. To access the Terminal Applications menu: 1.
48 DSR Installer/User Guide When you use the options to add, edit or delete a user, a list of existing users will appear. You may enter N to display the next page of users in the database or enter P to go back to the previous page of users. To add a user to the DSR1021 switch database: 1. Select the PPP Configuration menu option. 2. Select option 1, Authentication Database. A list of users already within the database will appear. 3. Enter A. 4. You will be prompted to enter the username to add.
Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 49 4. You will be prompted to enter the number of the user you wish to delete. Type the user’s number then press Enter. 5. You will be prompted to confirm deletion of the user from the DSR1021 switch database. Enter a Y to remove the user. 6. Enter Ø to exit. To set an Authentication Timeout: 1. Select the PPP Configuration menu option. 2. Select option 2, Authentication Timeout. 3. Type a time-out value between 30-300 seconds and press Enter. 4.
50 DSR Installer/User Guide When the last reference to a DSR1021 switch is removed from the database, the DSAuth Server certificate is removed from the DSR1021 switch, which allows the DSR switch to be moved from one DSAuth Server to another. The DSAuth Server certificate can also be removed from the Security menu on the DSR1021 switch console port via the Reset Authentication Tokens option.
Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 51 Video Session Terminated - Displays the user who terminated the session, the user who was terminated, port and channel number Local Port Viewing Started - Displays the local port Local Port Viewing Stopped - Displays the local port Local Port Viewing Terminated - Displays user who terminated the session and the local port Image Upgrade Started - Displays the user who initiated the upgrade, the type of image being upgraded and the current and new image versions DSRIQ Added
52 DSR Installer/User Guide SPC Socket Off Sense Fail - Displays the SPC device location name, SPC socket (outlet) number, name or group and appliance port number for an SPC socket that should be off but has an “on” status SPC Total Load Too High - Displays the SPC device location name and appliance port number for an SPC device that has exceeded the total load high alarm SPC Total Load Too Low - Displays the SPC device location name and appliance port number for an SPC device that is below the total load
Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 53 To activate security: 1. Select the Set/Change Password menu option. You will be prompted to decide if you wish to continue. Enter a Y. 2. Type a password for this DSR1021 switch and press Enter. This password may be up to 14 characters long. 3. You will be prompted to re-type the password. Once you complete this step, security will be active and you will not be able to access DSR1021 switch terminal operations without the password. To change the password: 1.
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Appendices Contents Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Appendix B: Using the DSView Client Software Over a Modem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules . . . . . . . 64 Appendix D: UTP Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Appendix E: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 71 Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation . . . . . 73 Appendix G: Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices 57 Appendices Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades The DSRIQ module is unavailable while an upgrade is in progress. When an upgrade is initiated, any current connection to the server via the DSRIQ module will be terminated. If you are using DSAuth or DSView software, a server experiencing a DSRIQ module firmware update may not display, or may display as disconnected. The server will appear normally when the FLASH update is completed.
58 DSR Installer/User Guide 5. Select option 1, FLASH Download. 6. Enter the IP address of your TFTP server and press Enter. 7. Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent site. 8. Confirm the TFTP download by typing a y or yes and pressing Enter. 9. The DSR1021 switch will verify that the file you downloaded is valid. Next, you will be prompted to confirm the upgrade. Type a y or yes and press Enter to confirm. 10. The DSR1021 switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process.
Appendices 3. 59 Click DSRIQ to view individual module version information. The DSRIQ Selection dialog box appears. Figure A.2: DSRIQ Selection Dialog Box 4. Select a DSRIQ module to upgrade and click the Version button. The DSRIQ Version dialog box appears. Figure A.3: DSRIQ Version Dialog Box 5. Click the Load Firmware button. The DSRIQ Load dialog box appears.
60 DSR Installer/User Guide Figure A.4: DSRIQ Load Dialog Box 6. Click OK to initiate the upgrade.
Appendices 61 Appendix B: Using the DSView Client Software Over a Modem Connection An external modem may be attached to the DSR1021 switch. This modem may be used to access the appliance when an Ethernet connection is not available. A modem/PPP dial-up connection must be established before the remote operation is enabled. The dial-up connection options should be set to 115200 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and enabled hardware flow control.
62 DSR Installer/User Guide • Ensure that an external modem is attached to the DSR1021 switch MODEM port. The modem should have auto-answer turned off (typically a modem’s default setting). • Ensure that your Client PC contains dial-up software and that the software is configured properly. See your operating system documentation for more information. To establish a remote DSView Client software session over a modem connection: 1.
Appendices 63 The DSR1021 switch will attempt to contact the DSAuth Server to authenticate the DSR switch user. If the DSAuth Server is unavailable, the DSR1021 switch will use its internal database to authenticate the DSR switch user. 4. Type the username, password and domain to which you wish to connect and then click OK. If authentication is successful, the DSR1021 switch, its ports and the outlets of any attached SPC power control device will appear in the DSView software topology view. Figure B.
64 DSR Installer/User Guide Appendix C: Using DSRIQ-SRL Modules The DSRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100capable devices to be viewed from the DSR switch local port or by using the DSView software. The actual serial data is not accessed, but is merely displayed. All serial data coming from the target device is displayed in a VT100 window, placed into a video buffer and sent to the DSR appliance as though it came from a VGA server.
Appendices 65 • DSR/CD Mode - This option allows you to control how the DSR and CD lines operate. Available options are Always on and Toggle. When in Toggle mode, DSR and CD lines are turned off for one-half second and then turned on each time a module is selected or deselected. The default value is Always on. • Enter Sends - This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter is pressed.
66 DSR Installer/User Guide • On-Line Key Sequence - This option allows you to define the key sequence that displays the On-Line mode. The default key sequence is Ctrl-F10. • Help Key Sequence - This option allows you to define the key combination that displays the Help System screen. The default key sequence is Ctrl-F1. • History Key Sequence - This option allows you to define the key combination that enables History mode. The default key sequence is Ctrl-F9.
Appendices 67 4. On the line below the macro keystroke sequence you just entered, type the keystroke sequence that you wish the macro to perform. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to configure additional macros. 6. When finished, press Enter to return to the previous screen. Using History mode History mode allows you to examine the contents of the history buffer, which contains the events that have occurred. The DSRIQ-SRL module maintains a buffer containing 240 lines minimum, or 10 screens, of output.
68 DSR Installer/User Guide DSRIQ-SRL module pinouts The following table lists the pinouts for the DSRIQ-SRL module and is provided for your reference.
Appendices 69 Appendix D: UTP Cabling The following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of connection media. The performance of a DSR switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly installed or maintained cabling can diminish DSR system performance. NOTE: This appendix is for information purposes only. Please consult with your local code officials and/or cabling consultants prior to any installation. DSR switching systems utilize UTP cabling.
70 DSR Installer/User Guide DSR1021 Switch Wiring Standards (continued) Pin EIA/TIA 568A EIA/TIA 568B 5 white/blue white/blue 6 orange green 7 white/brown white/brown 8 brown brown Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips The following is a list of important safety considerations that should be reviewed prior to installing or maintaining your cables: • Keep all CAT 5 runs to a maximum of 10 meters each.
Appendices 71 Appendix E: Technical Specifications DSR1021 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number Types Connectors Sync Types Plug and Play Video Resolution Supported Cabling SETUP Port Number Type Connector Network Connection Number Type Connector Local Port Number Type Connectors MODEM Port 8 DSRIQ-PS/2, DSRIQ-USB, DSRIQ-VSN (Sun VGA), DSRIQ-WSN (Sun 13W3) and DSRIQ-SRL modules RJ-45 Separate horizontal and vertical DDC2B 640 x 480 @ 75 Hz (Local Port and Remote Port Minimum) 800 x 600 @ 75
72 DSR Installer/User Guide DSR1021 Switch Product Specifications Dimensions (continued) AC-input Cable ` AC Frequency Temperature Humidity Safety and EMC Standards Standards User Consoles Type Three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320 connector on the end of the cable that connects to the appliance and a plug suitable for the specific country or region on the end of the cable that connects to AC power mains 50 - 60 Hz autosensing 32-104 degrees Fahrenheit (Ø-40 degrees Celsius) operating; -4-158 degr
Appendices 73 Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key Emulation Certain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emulated by key press sequences on a PS/2 keyboard. To enable Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode and use these keys, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key. The Scroll Lock LED blinks. Use the indicated keys in the following table as you would use the advanced keys on a Sun keyboard.
74 DSR Installer/User Guide These key combinations will work with the DSRIQ-USB module (if your Sun system comes with a USB port) as well as the Sun DSRIQ-VSN and DSRIQWSN modules. With the exception of F12, these key combinations are not recognized by Microsoft Windows. Using F12 performs a Windows key press. When finished, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key to toggle Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode off.
Appendices 75 Appendix G: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service: 1. Check the pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined. 2. Check our web site at www.avocent.com/support to search the knowledge base or use the on-line service request. 3.
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LIMITED WARRANTY Avocent Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Additionally, all Avocent products carry an unconditional thirty-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with the performance of this product, you may return it to the point of purchase for a refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping charges).
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