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Contents
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INSTRUCTIONS
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
POWER ON
POWER OFF
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL
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USA Notification
Canadian Notification
Japanese Notification
Agency Approvals
Table of Contents
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1Product Overview
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
OutLook ES Features and Benefits
OSCAR graphic user interface
Multiplatform support
Security
FLASH upgradable
Built-inscanning capabilities
Cascading expansion
Safety Precautions
Rack mount safety considerations
2Installation
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Chapter 2: Installation
Getting Started
Supplied with the OutLook
Optional items
Rack Mounting your OutLook ES Unit
To install the switch mounting bracket:
Installing a 4- or 8-PortSwitch
To install a 4- or 8-portswitch:
Installing a 16-PortSwitch
To install a 16-portswitch:
Installing a Multiple Switch System
To add a secondary switch to an OutLook switch system:
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Powering up the OutLook Switch System
To power up the OutLook switch system:
Checking the OutLook switch system startup behavior
Default Port Number Displayed in Status Flag
3Basic Operations
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Chapter 3: Basic Operations
Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers
To access the Main dialog box:
Viewing the Status of your Switch System
OSCAR Status Symbols
Selecting Servers
To select servers:
To select the previous server:
To disengage from a server:
Soft Switching
OSCAR Navigation Basics
Setting up OSCAR
To access the Setup dialog box:
Assigning Server Names
To access the Names dialog box:
To assign names to servers:
To list servers alphabetically by name:
Changing the Display Behavior
To access the Menu dialog box:
To choose the display order of servers in the Main dialog box:
To set a Delay Time for OSCAR:
To set the switch mode:
Setting up a Scan Pattern
To access the Scan dialog box:
To scan all servers in the system:
To remove a server from the scan list:
To set up a custom scan pattern:
To start the scan mode:
To cancel scan mode:
Controlling the Status Flag
Status Flag Examples
To access the Flag dialog box:
To determine how the status flag is displayed:
Setting User Console Security
To access the Security dialog box:
To set or change the password:
To password protect your user station:
To log in to your user station:
To remove password protection from your user station:
To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection:
To exit the screen saver mode:
Broadcasting to Servers
To access the Broadcast dialog box:
To broadcast to selected servers:
To turn broadcasting on or off:
Using Snapshot
How Snapshot works with power outages:
To save keyboard and mouse settings:
Resetting your Keyboard and Mouse
To reset the mouse and keyboard values:
Displaying Version Information
To display version information:
Sending the Print Screen Keystroke
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4Advanced Operations
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Chapter 4: Advanced Operations
Assigning Device Types
To access the Devices dialog box:
To assign a device type:
Accessing OSCAR at a Secondary Switch
To open OSCAR at a secondary switch:
Scan Behavior with a Multiuser Cascaded System
Scan Mode
Behavior
Scan Behavior Examples
Full Connection
Watch Connection
Broadcasting to Cascaded Configurations
To set up servers attached to secondary switches:
To set up servers attached to primary switches:
To turn off broadcast mode for a cascaded configuration:
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Appendices
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Appendices
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades
OutLook Firmware Upgrade Instructions
To update your firmware, you need the following items:
To update firmware:
Appendix B: Technical Specifications
Appendix C: Technical Support
Appendix D: Connecting the 280ES DC Switch
To connect the wires
Appendix E: Troubleshooting
KEYBOARD
Console keyboard is not working or cannot start OSCAR
Keyboard worked, but then stopped working with one server
Keyboard never worked on one server
Keyboard signal never worked on all servers or stopped working with one server
STATUS SYMBOLS
No orshows next to server number or name
shows next to cascaded port
shows next to server number or name when is expected
shows next to primary server when is expected
FIRMWARE UPDATES
Firmware does not download
Download timed out
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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Avocent Corporation
4991 Corporate Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805 U.S.A
