Avocent DSR 1024 - Manual (Page 17)

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CHAPTER
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Installation
DSR1024 Switch Connectivity
The DSR1024 switching system requires connectivity to a server running the DSView Server
software. DSView 3 software allows a user to view and control target devices (one at a time)
attached to the DSR1024 switching system. For more information on the DSView 3 software, see
the DSView Installer/User Guide.
The DSR1024 switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between
operators and target devices attached to the DSR1024 switch over a network using either an
Ethernet connection or a modem connection.
The DSR1024 switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. The DSR1024 switch also
uses 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 one of the following:
• the web server built into the switch
-or-
• DSView 3 software
The installation instructions in this chapter pertain to the hardware installation and configurations
of the DSR1024 switch and the built-in web server. If you plan to use the DSView 3 software for
access, please refer to the DSView 3 Quick Install Guide that is included with the DSView 3
software package.