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Installation
DSR Switch Connectivity
A DSR switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between
operators and target devices attached to the switch over a network using either an Ethernet or
modem connection.
The DSR switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may
be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT or 1000BaseT network for
switches that support it.
The DSR switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a V.34, V.90 or
V.92 modem. You can perform KVM switching tasks by using the on-board web interface, the
DSR Remote Operations software or the DSView 3 software.
For more information on the DSView 3 software, visit www.avocent.com or see the DSView 3
Installer/User Guide.
Installation Overview
The general procedure for setting up and installing a DSR switch is as follows:
• Unpack the switch and verify that all components are present and in good condition. See the
Getting started section on page 7.
• Make all hardware connections between the power source, switch, target devices, optional
power control device(s), the Ethernet and the optional modem connection. See the
Connecting
the DSR Switch Hardware section on page 9.
• Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working. See the Verifying the
Connections section on page 13.
• Configure the DSR switch’s IP address using the console menu interface or
DSView 3 software. See the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide for more information.
• Use the on-board web interface or DSView 3 software to configure the DSR switch. See the
DSView 3 Installer/User Guide for more information.
• Make the appropriate mouse setting adjustments. See the Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target
Devices section on page 14.