Avocent 3050, 3100, 3200 manual Getting started, Setting up your network, Additional items needed

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Chapter 2: Installation

5

 

 

Table 2.1: Descriptions for Figure 2.1

Number

Description

Number

Description

 

 

 

 

1

Digital User

6

Ports 1-16

 

 

 

 

2

Network

7

Local USB Connections

 

 

 

 

3

Analog User

8

Servers 1-16

 

 

 

 

4

AutoView 3100/3200

9

IQ Modules, IAC cables, PS/2, USB, Sun and serial

 

Switch

 

adaptors are available

 

 

 

 

5

Power Cord

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting started

Before installing your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the switch, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.

NOTE: While it is possible to use two AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches in a cascaded configuration, it can cause function conflicts and limit the advanced features of the switch. As a result, Avocent does not recommend this configuration.

Supplied with the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch

Local country power cord

Rack mounting brackets

Rack Mounting Bracket Quick Installation Guide

AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Quick Installation Guide

One null modem cable

Additional items needed

One IQ module per target server or serial IQ module per serial device

One UTP patch cable per IQ module (4-pair UTP, up to 30 meters)

UTP patch cable(s) for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 30 meters)

Setting up your network

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switching system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the switch and the target devices. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch family supports both Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and static IP addressing. Avocent recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each switch and that they remain static while the switches are connected to the network.

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Contents AutoView 3050/3100/3200 USA Notification Canadian Notification AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Power On Table of Contents Web Interface Operations Console Menu Appendices List of Figures Active Directory KVM Appliance Admin List of Tables AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Reduce cable bulk Features and BenefitsExample Switch Configuration AutoView 3100/3200 shown Installation Overview AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch ConnectivityAutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Supplied with the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch Setting up your networkGetting started Additional items neededTo install the rack mounting bracket Rack Mounting an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 SwitchRack mounting safety considerations To connect and turn on your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch Connecting the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch HardwareTo connect a serial IQ module to a serial device Configuring the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 SwitchSetting up the built-in web server Connecting to the Obwi through a firewall IQ and serial IQ modules AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switchVerifying the Connections Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Viewing and selecting ports and servers Basic OperationsSelecting a target device To select a target deviceTo soft switch to a target device Soft switchingTo select the previous target device To disconnect from a target deviceLocal Port Operation Navigating the Oscar interfaceMain Dialog Box Functions To access the Oscar interface Main dialog boxManaging a KVM session Setup Dialog Box FunctionsOscar Interface Setup Dialog Box To access the Oscar interface Setup dialog boxTo set a Screen Delay Time for the Oscar interface To access the Oscar interface Menu dialog boxChanging the display behavior To choose the display order of target devicesTo determine how the status flag is displayed To access the Oscar interface Flag dialog boxControlling the status flag Selecting target devices for broadcasting To access the Oscar interface Broadcast dialog boxTo select the target devices for broadcasting Selecting target devices for Scan modeOscar Interface Scan Dialog Box To add target devices to the Scan listTo access the Oscar interface Screen Saver dialog box Setting local port Screen Saver optionsTo remove a target device from the Scan list To set the Screen Saver optionsTo immediately activate the screen saver Setting the keyboard country codeTo exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers Configuring network settingsTo set the Ethernet Mode To configure the IP address To enable or disable the Ping ResponseConfiguring the IP address Assigning device types To access the Oscar interface Devices dialog box12 Oscar Interface Devices Dialog Box To assign a device typeTo assign names to target devices To access the Oscar interface Names dialog boxAssigning target device names To list target devices alphabetically by name Commands Dialog Box FunctionsEnabling or disabling Broadcasting To access the Oscar interface Commands dialog boxTo turn Broadcasting on To turn Broadcasting offViewing and disconnecting user connections Enabling or disabling Scan modeTo start the Scan mode To cancel Scan mode17 Oscar Interface User Status Dialog Box To disconnect a userTo display version information Displaying version informationTo reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouseTo send a ping request Sending a ping requestAutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Web Interface Operations AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch ObwiAutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer Window To log in to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch ObwiViewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Web Interface Operations Using the side navigation barLaunching a KVM Session Using the top option barTo disconnect an active KVM session administrator only Managing the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch ObwiUpgrading IQ modules To delete offline IQ modulesManaging local accounts Access levelsPreemption levels Rebooting the applianceManaging Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration informationLdap authentication priority Configuring LdapTo configure Ldap authentication priority parameters Ldap Overview parametersLdap Search parameters To configure Ldap server parametersLdap Search Page in the Obwi To configure Ldap search parametersLdap Query parameters Appliance and Target Device Query Modes To configure Ldap query parametersActive Directory KVM User Active Directory KVM Appliance Admin To set up group queries Setting up Active Directory for Performing QueriesWeb Interface Operations AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Video Viewer Window Video ViewerSession time-out Video Viewer Window FeaturesTo enable, disable or configure the session time-out Video Viewer Adjusting the view Setting the window sizeTo change the Video Viewer window resolution Changing the toolbarTo refresh the screen To enable or disable Full Screen modeTo align the mouse cursors Additional video adjustment Adjusting color depthTo enable full or manual scaling To manually adjust the video quality of the windowTarget video settings Contrast and brightness Automatic video adjustmentDetection thresholds Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise ThresholdRefresh Image Adjusting mouse optionsVideo Test Pattern Cursor typeTo select a key for exiting Single Cursor mode To enter Single Cursor modeTo exit Single Cursor mode To change the mouse cursor settingMouse scaling Vendor-specific video settingsMouse alignment and synchronization To set mouse scalingTo set Avocent Mouse Sync from the Video Viewer Avocent Mouse SyncTo realign the mouse Using Macros Using Keyboard Pass-throughTo specify keyboard pass-through To send a macroClosing a Video Viewer Window Session Saving the ViewTo capture the Video Viewer window to a file To capture the Video Viewer window to your clipboardTo connect a terminal to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch Network ConfigurationTo configure network settings using the Console menu Console MenuConsole Main Menu Enable Debug Messages Security ConfigurationConsole Password Other Console Main Menu OptionsExit Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance Using the Console menu interface Appendix a Flash UpgradesRecovering from a failed Flash upgrade Using the ObwiTo upgrade the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch firmware To recover from a failed Flash upgradeSerial IQ module modes Appendix B Using Serial IQ ModulesConfiguring the serial IQ module Ctrl-F8 To configure a serial IQ module Using History modeCreating a serial IQ module macro To create a macroSerial IQ module pinouts To use History modeUTP copper cabling Wiring standardsAppendix C UTP Cabling Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips DDC2B Appendix D Technical SpecificationsLocal Port Appendix E Sun Advanced Key Emulation AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Appendix F Technical Support To resolve an issueAutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Page For Technical Support 590-640-501E
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