Avocent 590-222-501M manual AMX switch IQ modules, UTP cables

6AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide

The AMX switch IQ modules

The IQ module is the primary interface between an attached device (KVM switch, serial device or PS/2, Sun or USB server) and the AMX switching system. If the switch loses power, the target devices will continue to power the IQ modules. This Keep Alive functionality ensures continued keyboard and mouse operability and prevents data loss. Available in three types, IQ modules also provide keyboard emulation, DDC (Digital Data Channel), and AMX switching system support.

•AMIQ module – a standard IQ module that connects a target device to the switching system. AMIQ modules are available for PS/2, USB and Sun VGA or 13W3 interfaces.

•AMIQDM module –atwo-port IQ module that enables one server to be shared between two AMX switches, increasing the number of users that can be added to the switching system. The AMIQDM module also enables the multimedia feature (audio and serial data communication) when it is connected to a user station that supports this feature. AMIQDM modules are available as PS/2, USB and Sun VGA interface modules.

•AMIQ-SRL (serial) module – a DCE (Data Communication Equipment) device that is the primary interface between a serial device and the AMX switching system. It supports VT100 terminal emulation, break suppression and port history. See Appendix B: Using AMIQ-SRL Modules on page 85 for more information.

IQ modules are connected to the switching system with UTP cabling and eliminate the need for additional cables or extra rack spaces. Each IQ module has a factory-assigned unique number that identifies the attached target device within the system.

UTP cables

You may use any combination of CAT 5, CAT 5e and CAT 6 cables in the AMX switching system.

NOTE: Throughout this manual, UTP refers to any CAT cable used by the AMX switching system.