Avocent 1415, 2015 Connecting Users, Cascading AutoView Switches, To connect local peripherals

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10AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide

To connect a server using an AVRIQ module:

1.Locate the AVRIQ modules for your AutoView switch.

2.Attach the appropriately color-coded cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to the appliance.

3.Attach one end of a CAT 5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the AVRIQ module.

4.Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired ARI port on the back of your AutoView switch.

5.Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each server you wish to attach.

NOTE: When connecting a Sun AVRIQ module, you must use a multi-sync monitor to accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync.

To connect a server using an IAC module:

1.Locate an IAC module for the server you wish to connect.

2.Attach the appropriately color-coded cable ends of the IAC module to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the server you will be connecting to the switch.

3.Attach the other end of the IAC module to an open ARI port.

4.Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each server you wish to attach.

Connecting Users

To connect local peripherals:

1.Select the keyboard, monitor and mouse to be connected to local analog user A.

2.Locate the port set labeled A on the back of the appliance. Connect these peripherals to their respective ports.

3.Bundle and label the cables for easy identification.

4.Repeat these steps for user B, if desired.

Cascading AutoView Switches

You can cascade multiple AutoView 1415/1515/2015 switches to enable one or two users to connect to as many as 256 servers. In a cascaded system, each ARI (Avocent Rack Interface) port on the main AutoView switch will connect to the ACI (Avocent Console Interface) port on each cascaded AutoView switch. Each cascaded switch can then be connected to a server with an AVRIQ module or IAC. The example shown in Figure 2.3 shows one AutoView switch cascaded under the main switch, enabling the connection of up to 15 primary servers and 16 secondary servers. Using this configuration, you could cascade 16 AutoView switches under the main switch, enabling the connection of up to 256 servers. Only one level of tiering is supported in this type of configuration, which means you cannot cascade any additional legacy switches or another AutoView switch.

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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 Security Two-User Share ModeOscar graphical user interface Operation modesCascading expansion Integrated Access CablesLocal user accounts Safety Precautions Example of an AutoView Switch ConfigurationRack mount safety considerations AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide Getting Started Rack Mounting Your AutoView Switch Supplied with the AutoView switch Additional items neededInstalling the AutoView Switch To install the 1U switch mounting bracketInstallation To connect a server using an Avriq module Connecting UsersCascading AutoView Switches To connect a server using an IAC moduleTo cascade multiple AutoView switches Adding Legacy Switches Legacy Switch Support Legacy Product Model NumbersAutoView 2015 Switch Configuration with Legacy KVM Switches Local Analog User a Avriq Module Setting Up Your AutoView Switching System To add a legacy KVM switchAutoView 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 Configuring Oscar Interface Menus To access the Setup menuTo access the Names dialog box Assigning server namesTo assign names to servers Names Dialog BoxAssigning device types To access the Devices dialog boxTo assign a device type To access the Menu dialog box Changing the display behaviorTo set up key sequences to launch the Oscar interface Setting the keyboard country codeTo choose the default display order of servers To set a Screen Delay Time for the Oscar interfaceTo change the keyboard country code Selecting a languageTo select a language To access the Flag dialog box Controlling the status flagSetting console security To determine how the status flag is displayedTo set or change the password To access the Security dialog boxTo password protect your console To disable local user accounts Admin user only To remove password protection from your consoleTo enable local user accounts To enable the screen saver mode with no password protectionTo exit the screen saver mode To immediately turn on the screen saver Displaying Version InformationTo turn off the screen saver To display version information16 Target Selection Dialog Box Admin Scanning Your System To decommission an Avriq moduleTo add servers to the scan list To start the Scan ModeTo remove a server from the scan list Running System Diagnostics To cancel Scan ModeTo run diagnostic tests Diagnostic Test Details DescriptionTo access the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting to ServersTo broadcast to selected servers 23 Broadcast Dialog BoxTo access the Switch dialog box Changing Your Switch ModeTo turn broadcasting off Setting the Share Mode feature To enable Share ModeUsing Administrator Privileges To access the User Setup screen administrator onlyUser Edit menu administrator only User Setup menu functions administrator onlyTo edit a user User Access menu administrator only User Edit Menu Administrator OnlyUser Setup menu Delete administrator only Items needed for the upgrade Appendix a Flash UpgradesUpgrading the AutoView switch To upgrade firmwareTo simultaneously upgrade multiple Avriq modules Upgrading the Avriq module firmwareAppendices Appendix B Technical Specifications Analog Port SetsSafety and EMC Approvals and Markings Appendix C Sun Advanced Key Emulation Appendices To resolve an issue Appendix D Technical SupportPage 590-644-501C
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