User Guide switch DX System

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Table Of Contents

Welcome
1. Introduction
- 1.1 Features
- 1.2 System components
- 1.3 Compatibility
2. Pre-installation guidelines
- 2.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems
3. DX system outline
- 3.1 The DX Central
- 3.2 DX User units
- 3.3 Rack mounting the DX central and User units
- 3.4 Rack mounting the XRICCs
- 3.5 Rack mounting the RICCs
4. Connecting the DX system
- 4.1 Connecting an optional local computer to a DX User
- 4.2 Connecting servers to the DX Central
- 4.3 XRICC power supply
- 4.4 Connecting a RICC or XRICC PS/2
- 4.5 Connecting an XRICC SUN
- 4.6 Connecting an XRICC USB
- 4.7 Connecting an XRICC RS232
- 4.8 Connecting the CAT5 cables
- 4.9 Connecting the DX User to an RS232 Terminal
5. Power management
6. Connecting Legacy KVM switches
7. Cascading DX Central units
- 7.1 Connecting with an Ethernet Crossover cable
- 7.2 Connecting to a network hub/switch
- 7.3 Configuring the primary and slave units
- 7.4 Changing the cascade status
- 7.5 Connecting the DX Users when cascading
- 7.6 Connecting servers/devices in a cascaded system
8. Powering on the system
9. Configuration wizard (non-DX cascaded system)
10. Logging in
11. Configuring the DX system
- 11.1 Auto detecting system components
- 11.2 Applying changes
- 11.3 Cascaded DX Central units
- 11.4 Cascaded Legacy switches
- 11.5 Configuring a Power management device
- 11.6 Other settings to configure
12. Creating/editing Users and Groups
- 12.1 Toolbar buttons
- 12.2 Creating Groups
- 12.3 Editing Group access rights
- 12.4 Creating Users
- 12.5 Users and Groups - Details view
13. Arranging devices
- 13.1 The Servers window
- 13.2 Creating a new folder
- 13.3 Saving changes
- 13.4 Deleting and renaming folders
- 13.5 Adding devices to a folder
- 13.6 Servers/devices display options
- 13.7 Accessing devices
- 13.8 Power on/off, reboot
14. Scanning a group of servers
15. Adjusting the picture quality
16. Connect - Private
17. Disconnect User
18. Connecting to a local computer
19. Updating the DX Central
- 19.1 System requirements for the DX Central Update program
- 19.2 Running the DX Central Update
20. Updating the DX User and XRICCS/RICCs
- 20.1 DDC buttons
21. Events log
- 21.1 Configuring Log Traps
- 21.2 Clearing the Log
- 21.3 Saving the Log
22. Troubleshooting - Resetting the DX Central
23. USB / SUN Combo keys
- SUN key Combo key
24. Technical specifications
- System
- DX units
25. Terminal hotkeys
26. User guide feedback

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19.2 Running the DX Central Update

Install the program on any Windows-based computer connected to the DX network.

A shortcut icon appears on the Desktop . There are 2 Update options:

· DX Central Update

· Upgrading from V1.9 to V2

Where you have V1.9 installed you must first upgrade from V1.9 to V2. Once V2 is

installed you use the DX Central Update program. The Desktop icon only opens the

DX Central Update.

19.2.1 Upgrading from V1.9 to V2.0

1. Select Start/Programs/DX Central Update/ DX Upgrader 1.9x to 2.0. The DX

Central box appears. See Figure 59.

Figure 59 DX Central IP address

2. The default IP address of the DX Central appears. If the IP address is different,

type in the correct IP address and click OK. The DX Central Update Utility box

appears see Figure 60.

Figure 60 DX Central Update Utility box

3. Click Next. The Update Options screen appears. See Figure 61.