March 19, 2004
This document presents the results of the Linux Compatibility tests, which included the testing of Mandrake 9.2, Redhat Enterprise Server 3.0, TurboLinux Desktop 1.0, and SuSE 9.0 with the Avocent DSR™ 4010 switch.
AppLabs' Linux compatibility testing of this system showed the Avocent DSR™ 4010 switch to be compatible with Mandrake 9.2, Redhat Enterprise Server 3.0, TurboLinux Desktop 1.0, and SuSE 9.0. The Avocent DSR™ 4010 switch is awarded the AppLabs Linux Compatibility mark.
System Configuration
The following table defines the system configuration tested by AppLabs.
| KVM Hardware Tested |
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The Avocent DSR™ 4010 switch is a sixteen-port KVM switch. Cables used for testing were standard CAT 5 cables connected to the provided DSRIQ KVM adapters.
This document covers the setup and testing of the Avocent DSR™ 4010 switch KVM unit in the context of a Linux environment. The testing
attempts to ensure that the unit will function as advertised when used with the Linux OS.
All testing of the DSR™ 4010 switch was done in a mixed OS environment.
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| Other Hardware |
Video Monitor: Dell UtlraScan P780 color monitor
Mouse: IBM PS/2 mouse
Keyboard: IBM standard keyboard
CPU 1, Generic Pentium IV 2.4GHz, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive for Linux distributions.
CPU 2, Generic Pentium II 400MHz, 64 MB RAM, 4 GB hard disk for Microsoft Windows 2000 platform.
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Testing Results
The following table provides the pass/fail result for the hardware as tested in this system by AppLabs.
| INSTALL THROUGH TEST |
| install Linux on one or more CPUs while connected to the DSR™ 4010 switch. | PASS |
| Notes: All four distributions installed through
the KVM with no problems.
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| POWER CYCLE |
| Verify the DSR™ 4010 switch is state-independent of its controlled CPUs. | PASS |
| Notes: Power cycling indicated no problems with any
of the Linux Distributions.
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Switching Commands Testing
| HOT KEY SWITCHING |
| PASS |
| Notes: This feature was tested via the Print Screen and Backspace keystrokes.
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| AUTO SWITCHING |
| PASS |
| Notes: Auto switching worked as documented.
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| PS/2 or SERIAL MICE POINT, CLICK, DRAG |
| Verify the functioning of the mouse as the KVM switches between the various CPUs | PASS |
| Notes: Mouse performed well with no negative effects
when being switched between the connected CPUs.
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Monitor Testing
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION TEST |
| Verify the stability of cycling through the various CPUs with X
operating on each and at different resolutions | PASS |
| Notes: The Linux distributions worked at various
screen resolutions.
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| MONITOR ON/OFF TEST |
| Verify the stability of the displays on the various CPUs when the KVM monitor is turned off and on during cycling | PASS |
| Notes: The power state of the monitor did not effect the
state of the CPUs.
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| IDLE TIME TEST |
| Verify the KVM can recover from idle periods without loss of keyboard, monitor or mouse contact. | PASS |
| Notes: The KVM was unaffected by periods of idle time and remained functional. |
Multiple OS Test
| With Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Verify the continued functionality of the connected CPUs and KVM units when running different operating systems on one or more of the connected CPUs | PASS |
| Notes: The KVM showed no adverse effects when switched between the various OSes and remained functional.
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Notes and
Observations:
Remote network access to the DSR™ 4010 switch and it connected systems can be accomplished through the DSView™ or DSWebView™ software applications that are shipped with this device and are available for download at www.avocent.com
DSView™ software runs under Microsoft Windows™ and allows remote access tot he linux systems that are connected to the DSR™ 4010 switch.
DSWebView™ software runs under Windows and allows a remote linux desktop running a Mozilla™ browser to access the linux system that are connected to the DSR™ 4010 switches via web services.
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Avocent DSR™ 4010 switch