Avocent DSR1161 - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 2: Installation 9
Chapter 2: Installation
The DSR system requires that the DSView, DSAdmin and DSAuthentication
Service software be installed prior to use. DSView is the application that allows
a user to view and control a server attached to the DSR system. DSAdmin is
used to configure and maintain the system. DSAuthentication is a Windows NT
or 2000 service used to prevent unauthorized access to the DSR system.
NOTE : The local port, on models DSR800, DSR1161 and DSR2161, does not require the DS
software for operation. The local port uses OSCAR, Avocent’s on-screen configuration and
activity reporting interface. For more information, see Chapter 5.
The DSR system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol
to transmit keyboard, video and mouse information between operators and
connected computers. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent
recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network.
Getting Started
Before installing your DSR, refer to the list below to ensure you have all items that
shipped with the DSR as well as other items necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the DSR
• DSR Unit
• Local country power cord
• Rack mounting brackets
• Null modem cable
• DSR Installer/User Guide
• DSR Quick Install
Additional items needed
• One DSRIQ module per server
• One CAT 5 patch cable per server (up to 10 meters)
• DS Software
Verification of Ethernet/computer connections
The front panel of the DSR features two LEDs describing the Ethernet
connection. The top LED is the Link indicator. It will illuminate when a valid
connection to the network is established and blink when there is activity on
the port. The lower amber LED, labeled 100Mbps, will indicate that you are
communicating at the 100Mb rate.
Additionally, there are two LEDs above each port number on the front of your
unit: one green and one amber. The green LED will illuminate when the