Avocent 1415, 2015 Getting Started, Rack Mounting Your AutoView Switch, Additional items needed

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Installation

Getting Started

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

Supplied with the AutoView switch

Power cord

One null modem serial cable

Rack mounting kit

AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Installer/User Guide

AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Quick Installation Guide

Additional items needed

One IAC or AVRIQ module and CAT 5 cabling per attached server or switch

Rack Mounting Your AutoView Switch

Your AutoView switch may be rack mounted using the brackets supplied in your rack mounting kit. Before installing the switch and other components in the rack cabinet (if not already installed), stabilize the rack in a permanent location. Install your equipment starting at the bottom of the rack cabinet, then work to the top.

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Contents AutoView Switch USA Notification Canadian Notification AutoView→ Switch 1415/1515/2015 Power On Page Page Table of Contents Changing Your Switch Mode List of Figures User Setup Menu Administrator Only List of Tables AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide Avriq Intelligent Module Features and BenefitsMultiplatform support Operation modes Two-User Share ModeOscar graphical user interface SecurityCascading expansion Integrated Access CablesLocal user accounts Example of an AutoView Switch Configuration Safety PrecautionsRack mount safety considerations AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide Additional items needed Rack Mounting Your AutoView SwitchSupplied with the AutoView switch Getting StartedTo install the 1U switch mounting bracket Installing the AutoView SwitchInstallation To connect a server using an IAC module Connecting UsersCascading AutoView Switches To connect a server using an Avriq moduleTo cascade multiple AutoView switches Legacy Switch Support Legacy Product Model Numbers Adding Legacy SwitchesAutoView 2015 Switch Configuration with Legacy KVM Switches Local Analog User a Avriq Module To add a legacy KVM switch Setting Up Your AutoView Switching SystemAutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports To access the Main dialog boxViewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Selecting servers Viewing the status of your switchTo select servers Navigating the Oscar Interface Alt+X To access the Setup menu Configuring Oscar Interface MenusAssigning server names To access the Names dialog boxNames Dialog Box To assign names to serversAssigning device types To access the Devices dialog boxTo assign a device type Changing the display behavior To access the Menu dialog boxTo set a Screen Delay Time for the Oscar interface Setting the keyboard country codeTo choose the default display order of servers To set up key sequences to launch the Oscar interfaceTo change the keyboard country code Selecting a languageTo select a language Controlling the status flag To access the Flag dialog boxTo determine how the status flag is displayed Setting console securityTo set or change the password To access the Security dialog boxTo password protect your console To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection To remove password protection from your consoleTo enable local user accounts To disable local user accounts Admin user onlyTo exit the screen saver mode To display version information Displaying Version InformationTo turn off the screen saver To immediately turn on the screen saver16 Target Selection Dialog Box Admin To decommission an Avriq module Scanning Your SystemTo add servers to the scan list To start the Scan ModeTo remove a server from the scan list To cancel Scan Mode Running System DiagnosticsDiagnostic Test Details Description To run diagnostic testsBroadcasting to Servers To access the Broadcast dialog box23 Broadcast Dialog Box To broadcast to selected serversTo access the Switch dialog box Changing Your Switch ModeTo turn broadcasting off To enable Share Mode Setting the Share Mode featureTo access the User Setup screen administrator only Using Administrator PrivilegesUser Edit menu administrator only User Setup menu functions administrator onlyTo edit a user User Edit Menu Administrator Only User Access menu administrator onlyUser Setup menu Delete administrator only To upgrade firmware Appendix a Flash UpgradesUpgrading the AutoView switch Items needed for the upgradeUpgrading the Avriq module firmware To simultaneously upgrade multiple Avriq modulesAppendices Analog Port Sets Appendix B Technical SpecificationsSafety and EMC Approvals and Markings Appendix C Sun Advanced Key Emulation Appendices Appendix D Technical Support To resolve an issuePage 590-644-501C
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1515, 1415, 2015 specifications

Avocent, a recognized leader in the IT management space, offers a range of high-performance KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switches that cater to various enterprise demands. The Avocent 1415, 2015, and 1515 models are designed to provide seamless control over multiple computers from a single interface, enhancing efficiency and managing diverse IT environments.

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