Avocent DSR Series DSR1020, Quick Installation Manual

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The following instructions will help you
to connect your DSR switch.
Should you require further assistance, please
consult your installer/user guide.
Check our web site at www.avocent.com/support to search the knowledge base or use the online request.
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The Power of Being There
To connect a DSR switch
Quick Installation Guide
DSR ® Switch
DSR1020 | DSR2020 | DSR4020 | DSR8020
Connecting power to the
DSR switch
Power down all servers that will be part of your DSR
switching system. Locate the power cord that came
with the DSR switch. Plug one end into the power
socket on the rear of the DSR switch. Plug the other
end into an appropriate AC wall outlet.
Connecting the local port
Plug your VGA monitor, PS/2 or USB keyboard and
mouse cables into the appropriately labeled DSR ports.
Connecting a DSRIQ module to
the DSR switch
Choose an available port on the rear of your DSR
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.
Connecting a server to the
DSRIQ module
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 DSR switch.
Connecting network and
remote users
Plug a CAT 5 cable from your Ethernet network into
the LAN connector on the back of your DSR switch.
Network users will access the DSR switch through
this port.
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Plug in the
keyboard,
monitor and
mouse for your
local connection.
Server
SPC Power
Control Device
Local
Connections
Server
Server
Server
Modem
Connect your
SPC device to
the target servers.
Plug in the
external modem.
Connect the switch
to the network.
Connect DSRIQ
modules to the
DSR switch.
Power up target
servers and then
the DSR switch.
Connect servers
to the DSRIQ
modules.
Power down all
servers and attach
the appropriate
power cord to the
DSR switch.
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DSR Switch
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A1
Telephone
network
Ethernet