Avocent DM2000 manual Installing the Management Appliance

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Installing the Management Appliance

NOTE: The Management Appliance may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration.

To connect and power up the Management Appliance:

1.Install the Management Appliance on the top of the server rack or at the location from which it will be used.

2.The LAN Port 1 Ethernet port on the back panel of the Management Appliance should be connected to the LAN to which the transmitters and receivers are connected.

NOTE: All ECMS Transmitters and ECMS Receivers must be connected to the same LAN.

3.Attach one end of the supplied power cord into the back panel of the Management Appliance and attach the other end to an appropriate AC power source.

4.Power up the Management Appliance.

NOTE: The ECMS Transmitters and ECMS Receivers must be connected to LAN port 1. However, you can access the Management Appliance using the browser on a computer connected to either LAN port 1 or LAN port 2.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

-Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

-Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

-Disconnect the power from the target device by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the target device.

Using the serial port to configure the IP addresses of the Management Appliance

To assign an IP address to the Management Appliance, you must first establish a connection to the serial menu. You can then use the options on the serial console menu to configure the network settings for each of the LAN Ports on the Management Appliance.

NOTE: If you are connecting to only one LAN, only LAN port 1 needs to be configured

Perform the following procedure to configure the IP address of the Management Appliance.

To configure the IP address of the Management Appliance:

1.Connect a terminal or a workstation that is running a terminal emulation program to the serial port on the back panel of the Management Appliance.

2.Start a session with the following port settings:

•Serial speed: 9600 bps

•Data length: 8 data bits

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Contents EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager USA Notification Canadian Notification EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Instructions Table of Contents Managing Users User Authentication Services Vi EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide List of Figures Viii EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide List of Tables EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Secure authentication and communication Features and BenefitsWeb-based access and control IntroductionSystem Components Supported UnitsExplorer Window Target DeviceUsing the side navigation bar Displaying pagesFirewalls Using keyboard commandsInternet Explorer Considerations Refreshing a windowEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Safety Precautions Rack Mount Safety ConsiderationsCabling Installation, Maintenance and Safety Tips Management Appliance ConfigurationHardware Installation and Setup To connect and power up the Management Appliance Installing the Management ApplianceTo configure the IP address of the Management Appliance Hardware Installation and Setup EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Accessing the Management Appliance Web Interface Units View WindowsTypes of Units View windows Accessing Units View windowsTo access Units View windows Units View windows fieldsTo view overview information for a unit Adding UnitsUnit Overview windows Add Unit WizardTo add a single unit that already has an IP address Adding a single applianceAdding units from a range of IP addresses To add a unit from a range of IP addressesAdding Units on an IP Subnet To add a unit from a SubnetViewing Unit Overview Information Managing unitsDeleting Units To delete a unitTo change the name of a unit To access the Unit Overview windowChanging Unit Properties To change the properties of a unitTo change the network settings of a managed unit Authentication Server SettingsTo view Unit Authentication Server settings Enabling Auto-Login Mode for an Ecms Receiver Rebooting a unitViewing Version Information To enable or disable Auto-Login Mode for an Ecms Receiver Setting the Operating Mode for an Ecms ReceiverTo change the Operating Mode for an Ecms Receiver To upgrade the firmware on a single unit Managing Firmware UpgradesActive Media Sessions All active media sessions Department and Location GroupsPerforming a Forced Log-Out To delete a department or location To change the name of a department or locationEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide User Accounts Windows To display the User Accounts windowAdding User Accounts Management Appliance AdministratorsTo add a new Management Appliance administrator UsersDeleting User Accounts To disable a user accountTo enable a user account Enabling and Disabling User AccountsManaging User Accounts User Access ConfigurationsViewing User Account Overview Information Changing User Account Properties User PasswordsTo change a user password UsernameEditing User Account Restrictions To change user account restrictions settingsUser Contact Details User Account restrictionsUser Authentication Services To set the user authentication settingsEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide To disable Transmitter pooling Backup and RestoreTo enable Transmitter pooling Ecms Transmitter PoolingTo upgrade your Management Appliance software Management Appliance UpgradeTo restore the Management Appliance database To back up the Management Appliance databaseTo add a firmware file Firmware ManagementTo display the Unit Firmware Files window To display firmware informationEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Event Severity and Categories Event severityEvent categories Displaying the Event LogChanging the Event Log Retention Period Event log display fieldsTo change the event log retention period Creating an Event Log .csv FileTo create an event log.csv file EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Appendices Appendix a Technical Specifications PowerTo resolve an issue Appendix B Technical SupportEmerge TM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide License Information GNU General Public LicenseEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide License Information EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide For Technical Support 590-786-501A