Installing the dsr remote operations software – Avocent DSView 3 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation 19

2.

Select the Java tab.

3.

In the Java Application Runtime Settings panel, click View.

4.

Change the path to the installed JRE.

5.

Click OK.

For Windows, Linux and Solaris operating systems, the DSView 3 software client automatically
downloads and installs the JRE the first time it is needed. For Macintosh operating systems, you
must update Java and install the JRE using the Macintosh software updates. Refer to the Macintosh
operating system documentation for more information.

To install the JRE on a Windows client:

1.

In a DSView 3 software Units View window (see Accessing Units View windows on page 98),
click an Action link.

2.

A window will open, containing a link for downloading the JRE installer. Download the JRE
installer, then close all browser windows.

3.

Click on the JRE icon to launch the installer.

4.

Restart the browser, and click an Action link.

To install the JRE on a Linux or Solaris client:

NOTE: Only one version of the JRE can be installed in the browser for DSView 3 software support. Depending
on your system’s configuration, you may have to log in as the root user to install the JRE. Contact your system
administrator if you need help with installing software as the root user.

1.

In a DSView 3 software Units View window (see Accessing Units View windows on page 98),
click an Action link.

2.

A window will open, containing a link for downloading the JRE installer. Download the JRE
installer, then close all browser windows.

3.

Run the installer.

4.

Restart the browser, and click an Action link.

Installing the DSR Remote Operations Software

NOTE: Installing and using the DSR Remote Operations software is optional.

If your DSView 3 software system includes DSR1021, 1022, 1024, 1020, 1030, 1031, 2020, 2030,
2035, 4020, 4030, 8020, 8030 or 8035 switches, you may use the DSR Remote Operations software
for switch access using a dial-up point to point protocol (PPP) modem connection when an Ethernet
connection is unavailable.

See DSR Remote Operations Software on page 334 for information about installing and using the
DSR Remote Operations software.

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