Avocent 1000R, 2000R Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2: Installation 9

Chapter 2: Installation

The AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance requires that the AVWorks software be

installed prior to use. AVWorks software allows you to view and control a

server attached to the AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance, configure and

maintain the system and prevent unauthorized access to the appliance via

IP connection.

NOTE: The local port does not require the AVWorks sof tware for operation. The lo cal port

uses the On-Screen Con ﬁ guration and Activity Reporting interface (O SCAR®). For more

information, see Chapter 3.

The AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance uses Ethernet networking

infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol to transmit keyboard, video and mouse

information between operators and connected computers. Although 10BaseT

Ethernet may be used, a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network provides

improved performance.

Getting Started

Before installing your AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance, refer to the following

lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance as well as

other items necessary for proper installation.

Supplied with the AutoView 1000R/2000R

The following items are supplied with your appliance:

• AutoView 1000R or AutoView 2000R appliance

• Power cord

• Rack mounting kit

• One straight-through null modem serial cable

• AutoView 1000R/2000R Installer/User Guide

• AVWorks Installer/User Guide

• AVWorks CD

• AutoView 1000R/2000R and AVWorks Quick Installation Guide

Additional items needed

The following are additional items needed to use your appliance:

• One AVRIQ per attached server or switch

• One AVRIQ-SRL per attached serial device

• One CAT 5 patch cable per server or serial device (4-pair UTP, up to

10 meters)

Contents

Main Page Page Page Table of Contents Page Page Page Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits AVRIQ and AVRIQ-SRL (serial) modules 4 Access via network connection Point and click control with AVWorks software Safety Precautions 6 UTP cables Page Page Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started Supplied with the AutoView 1000R/2000R Additional items needed 10 Setting up your network Rack Mounting Your AutoView 1000R/2000R To install the 1U switch mounting bracket: Installing the AutoView 1000R/2000R 12 To install the AutoView 1000R/2000R hardware: To con gure the AutoView 1000R/2000R hardware: To adjust the mouse acceleration: For Microsoft Windows NT (using default drivers): For Microsoft Windows 2000/Windows XP (using default drivers): 14 To connect an AVRIQ module to each server: To connect serial devices to the AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance: To connect an AVRIQ-PEM: Adding a legacy KVM switch Legacy Switch Support 16 To add a legacy KVM switch: To connect the network and turn on your AutoView 1000R/2000R: Adding Servers To add server names: Local Port Operation Contents Page Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Main dialog box: 20 Viewing the status of your appliance OSCAR Status Symbols Selecting servers To select servers: Soft switching Navigating OSCAR 22 OSCAR Navigation Basics (continued) Configuring OSCAR Setup Features to Con gure OSCAR To access the Setup menu: Assigning Server or Serial Device Names Page Assigning Device Types To access the Devices dialog box: Changing the Display Behavior Controlling the Status Flag 28 To determine how the status ag is displayed: Broadcasting to Servers To access the Broadcast dialog box: To broadcast to selected servers: 30 To turn broadcasting off: Using Scan Mode To add servers to the scan list: To remove a server from the scan list: To start the scan mode: To cancel scan mode: 32 Setting Console Security To access the Security dialog box: To set or change the password: To password protect your console: To log in to your console: To remove password protection from your console: To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection: 34 To exit the screen saver mode: Setting the Keyboard Country Code To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers: Managing Server Tasks Using OSCAR Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers 36 Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections To view current user connections: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers (continued) To access the Commands menu: To disconnect a user: Running System Diagnostics 38 Diagnostic Test Details To run diagnostic tests: Resetting Your PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 40 To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values: Displaying Version Information To display version information: Page Page Page Page Chapter 4: Terminal Operations Configuring the Terminal Applications Menu To access the Terminal Applications menu: 46 To activate security: To change the password: Page Page Appendices Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades Upgrading the AutoView 1000R/2000R To upload a new FLASH le: 50 Upgrading the AVRIQ firmware To simultaneously upgrade multiple AVRIQs: Page 52 Appendix B: Using AVRIQ-SRL Modules AVRIQ-SRL module modes Configuring the AVRIQ-SRL 54 To con gure an AVRIQ-SRL module: Creating an AVRIQ-SRL macro To create a macro: 56 Using History mode To use History mode: Page 58 Appendix C: Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cabling UTP copper cabling Wiring standards AutoView 1000R/2000R Wiring Standards AutoView 1000R/2000R Wiring Standards (continued) Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips 60 Appendix D: Technical Specifications Page 62 * Appendix E: Sun Advanced Key Emulation Sun Key Emulation For example: For Stop + A, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock, then F1 + A. Special considerations for Japanese and Korean Sun USB keyboards (AVRIQ-USB modules only) PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings 64 Appendix F: Technical Support Page 590-258-002D For Technical Support: