User guide

134 DSView Installer/User Guide
See Using the Customize link in windows on page 15 for more information.
To display a connections window:
1. In a Unit Views window, click on a unit name. Overview will automatically be selected in the
side navigation bar and the Unit Overview window will open.
2. Click Connections in the side navigation bar.
If you selected a target device, the Target Device Connections window will open, including all
connections to the target device.
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If you selected a managed appliance, the Appliance Connections window will open, including
all connections to the DS1800 digital switch, DSI5100, CPS or CCM appliance or DSR switch.
To rename a managed appliance connection:
1. In the Appliance Connections window, click on a connection. The Appliance Connections -
Rename window will open.
2. Type in new name for one or more items in the connection chain.
3. Click Save.
4. Click Close. The Appliance Connections window will open, including your changes.
Adding target device connections
To add target devices:
1. Click Add in the Target Device Connections window to display the Add Target Device
Connection Wizard.
2. Click Next.
3. The Select Connection Type window will open.
a. Select KVM to create a connection to a DS1800 digital switch or DSR switch port using a
DSRIQ module.
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Select Serial to create a serial port connection to a CPS or CCM appliance.
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Select Power to create a connection to an SPC device outlet.
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Select IPMI to create a connection to a DSI5100 appliance. An IPMI connection may only
be made to IPMI 1.5 compatible target devices.
b. Click Next.
4. The Select Appliance with Available Ports window will open. Select a managed appliance
from the drop-down menu, then click Next.