Avocent L Series TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Figures ..................................................................................................................	v
List of Tables ..................................................................................................................	vii
Chapter 1: Product Overview..........................................................................................	1
Features and Benefits ........................................................................................................................	1
Digital extension up to 800 meters away....................................................................................	2
DWorks Administration Utility ...................................................................................................	2
On-board audio support, USB and serial controller..................................................................	2
On-board video support..............................................................................................................	2
Remote Power Control ...............................................................................................................	2
Ethernet addressing ....................................................................................................................	2
Kensington Lock .........................................................................................................................	2
Intrusion Detect option ...............................................................................................................	3
Loose Link protection .................................................................................................................	3
Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) ......................................................................................	3
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................	3
Chapter 2: Installation .....................................................................................................	5
Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................	5
Supplied with the Desktop Appliance .........................................................................................	5
Supplied with the PCI Add In Card ............................................................................................	5
Additional items needed..............................................................................................................	5
Recommended configuration ......................................................................................................	5
Cable/network specifications......................................................................................................	6
Remote Power Control option ....................................................................................................	6
Installing the Digital Desktop System................................................................................................	7
Configuring the Desktop Appliance..........................................................................................	12
Installing Drivers .............................................................................................................................	16
Identifying/Pairing Units .................................................................................................................	16
Relocating the Computer .................................................................................................................	16
Recommended Deployment ..............................................................................................................	16