October 5, 2004
This document presents the results of the Linux Compatibility tests, which included the testing of Redhat 9.0, Redhat Enterprise Server 3.0, SuSE 9.1, and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 with the Avocent DSR™ 1024 switch.
KeyLabs' Linux compatibility testing of this system showed the Avocent DSR™ 1024 switch to be compatible with Redhat 9.0, Redhat Enterprise Server 3.0, SuSE 9.1, and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8. The Avocent DSR™ 1024 switch is awarded the KeyLabs Linux Compatibility mark.
System Configuration
The following table defines the system configuration tested by KeyLabs.
| KVM Hardware Tested |
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The Avocent DSR™ 1024 switch allows two users to access a computer through the KVM switch with one of the users being able to connect remotely. 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™ 1024 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™ 1024 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, Compaq Deskpro EN 933Mhz, 512 MB RAM, 9 GB hard drive for Linux distributions.
CPU 2, Gateway Desktop 1GHz, 256 MB RAM, 40 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 KeyLabs.
| INSTALL THROUGH TEST |
| Install Linux on one or more CPUs while connected to the DSR™ 1024 switch. | PASS |
| Notes: All four distributions installed through
the KVM with no problems.
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| POWER CYCLE |
| Verify the DSR™ 1024 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 |
| N/A |
| Notes: Not supported.
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| AUTO SWITCHING |
| N/A |
| Notes: Not supported.
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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:
This device was tested using the following manufacture recommend settings for Linux; video adapter is non-interlaced and is set to a supported video resolution and refresh rate, and mouse acceleration is turned off.
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Avocent DSR™ 1024 switch