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Managing local accounts – Avocent DSR1020 User Manual

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44 DSR Switch Installer/User Guide

To force upgrade the DSRIQ module firmware using the DSR web server:

1. From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - IQ modules.
2. Select the IQ modules that you wish to upgrade and click the Upgrade button.

NOTE: During a firmware upgrade, the DSRIQ module status indicator in the OSCAR

®

interface Main dialog box

will be yellow.

CAUTION: Disconnecting a DSRIQ module during a firmware update or cycling power to the target device will
render the module inoperable and require the DSRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair.

Rebooting the appliance

Periodically, such as after an upgrade, you may need to reboot the DSR switch.

To reboot the DSR switch remotely:

1. From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Overview.
2. When the appliance overview window appears, click Reboot Appliance.

Managing Local Accounts

The DSR web server provides local and login security through Administrator-defined user
accounts. By selecting Local Accounts on the side menu bar, Administrators may add and delete
users, define user preemption and access levels and change passwords.

User access levels

Accounts have two access levels: user and appliance Administrator. Most switch management tasks
can only be performed by persons with Administrator level access.

Preemption levels

The preemption level of users determine whether they may disconnect another user’s serial or
video (KVM) session with a target device.
DSR web server Administrators may specify the preemption level for user accounts when an
account is created. The preemption level may be changed later.
Preemption levels range from 1-4, with 4 being the highest level. For example, a user with a
preemption level of 4 may preempt other level 4 users, as well as those with a level 1, 2 or 3 setting.

To change the default premption level: (Administrator only)

1. Click Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - OSCAR.
2. Use the drop-down menu to select the new level and click the Save button.

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