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Chapter 2: Installation
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Chapter 2 – Installation
The DSR system requires that the DSView, DSAdmin and DSAuthentication
Service software be installed prior to use. DSView is the application that allows
a user to view and control a server attached to the DSR system. DSAdmin is
used to configure and maintain the system. DSAuthentication is a Windows NT
or 2000 service used to prevent unauthorized access to the DSR system.
NOTE : The local port, on models DSR1161 and DSR2161, does not require the DS software
for operation. The local port uses OSCAR, Avocent’s on-screen confi guration and activity
reporting interface. For more information, see
Chapter 5 .
The DSR system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol
to transmit keyboard, video and mouse information between operators and
connected computers. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent rec-
ommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network.
Getting Started
Before installing your DSR, refer to the list below to ensure you have all items that
shipped with the DSR as well as other items necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the DSR
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DSR Unit
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Local country power cord
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Rack mounting brackets
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Null modem cable
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DSR Installer/User Guide and Software CD
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DSR Quick Install
Additional items needed
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One DSRIQ cable per server
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One CAT 5 patch cable per server (up to 10 meters)
The DSR unit