Avocent DSRTM 1021 - Manual (Page 13)

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. More
information on the DS Management Software suite can be found in your
DSView Installer/User Guide.
The DSR switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM)
information between operators and connected computers on a network using
either an Ethernet connection or a modem connection.
If you are using an Ethernet networking infrastructure, the TCP/IP protocol is
used for communications with the DSR1021 switch. Although 10BaseT
Ethernet may be used for an Ethernet connection, Avocent recommends a
dedicated, switched 100BaseT network.
If communication with the DSR1021 switch will be made using a V.34, V.90 or
V.92 modem, the PPP protocol will be used. You may specify Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP) parameters using the Terminal Applications menu. See Chapter
4 for more information.
Getting Started
Before installing your DSR1021 switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you
have all items that shipped with the DSR1021 switch as well as other items
necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the DSR1021 switch
The following items are supplied with your DSR1021 switch:
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DSR1021 switch
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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
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DSR1021 Quick Installation Guide