Avocent AV Works Organizing Units with the Local Client Database, Accessing a server via a browser window, To launch the server URL in a browser window:

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Figure 3.19 shows a connection to a server. Figure 3.20 shows a server connected to Channel 1 of a legacy switch.

Figure 3.19: Server Connection Example Figure 3.20: Switch Connection Example

10.When finished, click OK to save the new settings. -or-

Click Cancel to exit without saving the new settings.

Accessing a server via a browser window

You can configure your system to open a server connection in a browser window. You must first select a server and define a URL in the Properties dialog box. Then, when you select the server, the Browse task button appears. You can select the browser to use in the AVWorks Explorer’s Options dialog box.

To launch the server URL in a browser window:

1.Select a server in the Unit Selector pane.

2.If you have defined a URL for this server in the Properties dialog box, the Browse task button appears. Click the Browse task button. The URL you identified will launch in a browser window.

Organizing Units with the Local Client Database

The local client database provides persistent storage for unit names, properties, network addresses and custom session settings. Device attributes such as type, site and department allow you to create and store logical groups for your devices. Custom folders allow you to group units within the local