Avocent DSR DSR800, Installer/User Manual

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Chapter 4: Terminal Operations
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Chapter 4: Terminal Operations
Accessing the Terminal Menu
Each individual DSR may be configured at the unit level through the
Configuration port on the back of the unit. All Terminal Commands are
accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software.
To access the Terminal menu:
1. Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as
Hyperterminal) to the configuration port on the back panel of the DSR
using the supplied null-modem cable. The terminal should be set to 9600
baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. The terminal may be
connected at any time, even when the unit is powered.
2. Press any key to access the Main menu.
Terminal applications menu commands
The Terminal Applications menu of the DSR features seven selections:
Network Configuration, Security Configuration, Firmware Management,
Enable Debug Messages, Set/Change Password, Configure Sun Keyboard
Layout Code and Exit. Each are discussed below.
Network Configuration menu
The DSR is configured for network access through this option. When it is
selected, you will have access to the addressing that allows the DSR to be
positioned in your network.
Security Configuration menu
This menu option allows you to configure DSR authentication security. When it
is selected, you will be given two menu options: Reset Security Keys
(Authentication Server certificates) and Authentication Server connection status.
The DSR operates in one of two modes: All or Secure. This setting is controlled
from the Security menu on the DSR console port. In the default All mode, the
DSR allows any Authentication Server to initiate a session between the DSR
and DSView. In Secure mode, only one specific Authentication Server is
allowed to initiate this session; other Authentication Servers are locked out.
NOTE: In secure mode the ability to select a backup authentication server through DSView
is eliminated.
When a DSR is added to the database with DSAdmin, the appropriate
Authentication Server certificate is added to the DSR automatically.