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- Page 1 AutoView Switch ® Installer/User Guide For models: 1400, 1500 and 2000...
- Page 2 INSTRUCTIONS This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated danger- ous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
- Page 3 ® AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, AutoView, OutLook and OSCAR are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2005 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-507-501A...
- Page 4 USA Notification Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
T A B L E O F C ON T E N T S Table of Contents List of Figures ........................v List of Tables ........................vii Chapter 1: Product Overview..................1 Features and Benefits ........................1 Safety Precautions ..........................3 Chapter 2: Installation ..................... - Page 6 AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Appendix A: Flash Upgrades......................35 Appendix B: Technical Specifications ..................... 40 Appendix C: Technical Support ....................... 42 Index..........................43...
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Page 7: List Of Figures
LIST OF FIGU RES List of Figures Figure 1.1: Example of an AutoView Switch Configuration ............. 3 Figure 2.1: AutoView Switch Horizontal Installation ..............6 Figure 2.2: Basic AutoView Switch Configuration ................7 Figure 2.3: AutoView 2000 Switch Configuration with a Cascaded Switch ........10 Figure 2.4: AutoView 2000 Switch Configuration with Legacy KVM Switches ...... - Page 8 AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide...
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Page 9: List Of Tables
LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 2.1: Legacy Switch Support ....................10 Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ................... 14 Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics ................15 Table 3.3: Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers.......... 17 Table 3.4: OSCAR Interface Status Flags .................. - Page 10 viii AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide...
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Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Overview
CHAPTER Product Overview Features and Benefits ® The AutoView 1400/1500/2000 switches integrate Avocent field-proven analog keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for two simultaneous users and a patented, easy-to-use interface. This AutoView series of KVM switches conveniently supports all major server platforms and features powerful on-screen management for easy system configuration and server selection. - Page 12 AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Security The OSCAR interface allows you to protect your system with a screen saver password. After a user-defined time, the screen saver mode engages and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is entered to reactivate the system. Operation modes The OSCAR user interface provides convenient operation modes for easy system administration of the AutoView switch.
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Page 13: Safety Precautions
Chapter 1: Product Overview AutoView Switch (cascaded) Legacy Switch Rack of Servers (cascaded) AVRIQ Module or IAC Critical Server Analog Connection AutoView Switch (main) Analog Connection Figure 1.1: Example of an AutoView Switch Configuration Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products: Ιf the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computers and monitors are on the same •... - Page 14 AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Rack mount safety considerations • Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit. •...
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Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation
CHAPTER Installation Getting Started Before installing your AutoView switch, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance as well as other items necessary for proper installation. Supplied with the AutoView switch • Power cord •... -
Page 16: Installing The Autoview Switch
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Figure 2.1: AutoView Switch Horizontal Installation CAUTION: Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury. Do not exceed your rack load rating. To install the 1U switch mounting bracket: Remove the first two screws on each side of the switch. -
Page 17: Figure 2.2: Basic Autoview Switch Configuration
Chapter 2: Installation CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment - - Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. - Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times. - Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the unit. -
Page 18: Connecting Users
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide To connect a server using an AVRIQ module: Locate the AVRIQ modules for your AutoView switch. Attach the appropriately color-coded cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to the appliance. Attach one end of a CAT 5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the AVRIQ module. - Page 19 Chapter 2: Installation In this configuration, the local port OSCAR interface is disabled in switches cascaded below the main AutoView switch. To cascade multiple AutoView switches: Connect the cascaded AutoView switch to each server as described in the previous Installing the AutoView Switch section.
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Page 20: Adding Legacy Switches
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Analog User A Analog User B AutoView 2000 Switch ARI Ports 15 Primary Servers AutoView 2000 Switch (cascaded) ACI Port 16 Secondary Servers Figure 2.3: AutoView 2000 Switch Configuration with a Cascaded Switch Adding Legacy Switches You can add legacy switches to the AutoView switching system for easy integration into your existing configuration. -
Page 21: Figure 2.4: Autoview 2000 Switch Configuration With Legacy Kvm Switches
Chapter 2: Installation Local Analog User A AutoView 2000 Switch AVRIQ Module PS/2, USB, Sun and serial cables are available AVRIQ Module OutLook ES Switch AutoView 200/400 Switch Server 1 Server 2 Figure 2.4: AutoView 2000 Switch Configuration with Legacy KVM Switches To add a legacy KVM switch: Mount the primary KVM switch into your rack cabinet. -
Page 22: Setting Up Your Autoview Switching System
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide To connect local peripherals: Select the keyboard, monitor and mouse to be connected to local user A. Locate the port set labeled A on the back of the switch. Connect these peripherals to their respective ports. For the multiuser, 16-port AutoView switch, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the local analog port set labeled B. -
Page 23: Chapter 3: Basic Operations
CHAPTER Basic Operations Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports The AutoView switch features one or two analog port sets on the back of the switch that allow you to connect a monitor and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct analog access. The AutoView switch uses the OSCAR interface, featuring intuitive menus to configure your system and select servers. -
Page 24: Table 3.1: Oscar Interface Status Symbols
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide NOTE: You can also press the Control key twice within one second to launch the OSCAR interface. You can use this key sequence in any place you see Print Screen throughout this installer/user guide. Viewing the status of your switch The status of the servers in your system is indicated in the right columns of the Main dialog box. -
Page 25: Navigating The Oscar Interface
Chapter 3: Basic Operations To select the previous server: Press and then . This key combination toggles you between the previous Print Screen Backspace and current connections. To disconnect the user from a server: Press and then . This leaves the user in a free state, with no server selected. The Print Screen Alt+0 status flag on your desktop displays Free. - Page 26 AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (Continued) This Keystroke Does This Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous Escape one. In the Main dialog box, it closes the OSCAR interface and returns to the flag. In a message box, it closes the pop-up box and returns to the current dialog box.
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Page 27: Configuring Oscar Interface Menus
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus You can configure your AutoView switch from the Setup menu within the OSCAR interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your switch to identify servers by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your servers from the OSCAR interface menu. -
Page 28: Assigning Server Names
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Assigning server names Use the Names dialog box to identify individual servers by name rather than by port number. The Names list is always sorted by port order. Names are stored in the AVRIQ or IAC module, so even if you move the module/cable to another ARI port, the name and configuration will be recognized by the switch. -
Page 29: Assigning Device Types
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.4: Name Modify Dialog Box Type a name in the New Name box. Names of servers may be up to 15 characters long. Supported characters include: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, space and hyphen. Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. -
Page 30: Figure 3.5: Devices Dialog Box
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Figure 3.5: Devices Dialog Box When the AutoView switch discovers a cascaded switch, you will notice the port numbering change to accommodate each server under that switch. For example, if the switch is connected to ARI port 6, the switch port would be listed as 06 and each server under it would be numbered sequentially 06-01, 06-02 and so on. -
Page 31: Changing The Display Behavior
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Changing the display behavior Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of servers and set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface. The display order setting alters how servers will display in several screens including the Main, Devices and Broadcast dialog boxes. -
Page 32: Controlling The Status Flag
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected server or the status of the selected port. Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by server name or EID number, or to change the flag color, opacity, display time and location on the desktop. -
Page 33: Setting Console Security
Chapter 3: Basic Operations In Display Mode, select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop through the flag. To position the status flag on the desktop: Click Set Position to gain access to the Set Position Flag screen. Left-click on the title bar and drag to the desired location. -
Page 34: Figure 3.10: Security Dialog Box
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Figure 3.10: Security Dialog Box To set or change the password: Single-click and press Enter or double-click in the New text box. Type the new password in the New text box and press Enter Passwords must contain both alpha and numeric characters, are case sensitive and may be up to 12 characters long. - Page 35 Chapter 3: Basic Operations To remove password protection from your console: From the Main dialog box, click Setup - Security; the Password dialog box displays. Type your password, then click OK. In the Security dialog box, single-click and press or double-click in the New box. Leave Enter the box blank.
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Page 36: Displaying Version Information
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide To turn off the screen saver: In the Security dialog box, clear Enable Screen Saver. Click OK. To immediately turn on the screen saver: Press , then press Print Screen Pause Displaying Version Information The OSCAR interface enables you to display the versions of the AutoView switch, as well as the AVRIQ module and IAC module firmware. -
Page 37: Scanning Your System
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.12: Target Selection Dialog Box Select an AVRIQ or IAC module to view and click the Version button. The Target Version dialog box displays. For more information on loading firmware, see Appendix A. Figure 3.13: Target Version Dialog Box Click X to close the Target Version dialog box. -
Page 38: Figure 3.14: Scan Dialog Box
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide To add servers to the scan list: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press . The Main dialog box will appear. Print Screen Click Setup - Scan. The Scan dialog box displays. Figure 3.14: Scan Dialog Box The dialog box contains a listing of all servers attached to your appliance. -
Page 39: Running System Diagnostics
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.15: Commands Dialog Box Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box. Click X to close the Commands dialog box. NOTE: Scanning will begin when the Main dialog box or flag is displayed. Scanning is inhibited in any other OSCAR interface dialog box. -
Page 40: Figure 3.16: Diagnostics Dialog Box
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Figure 3.16: Diagnostics Dialog Box Next to each item to be tested, you will see a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol display to the left of each item as that test finishes. The following table details each of the tests. Table 3.5: Diagnostic Test Details Test Description... -
Page 41: Broadcasting To Servers
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.17: Diagnostics Warning Dialog Box Click OK to begin diagnostics. -or- Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without running a diagnostic test. All users are disconnected and the Diagnostics dialog box displays. As each test is finished, a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol displays. -
Page 42: Figure 3.18: Broadcast Dialog Box
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Figure 3.18: Broadcast Dialog Box NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards. -
Page 43: Changing Your Switch Mode
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.19: Broadcast Enable Confirm/Deny Dialog Box Click OK to enable the broadcast. Click X or press Escape to cancel and return to the Com- mands dialog box. If broadcasting is enabled, type the information and/or perform the mouse movements you want to broadcast from the switch. -
Page 44: Figure 3.20: Switch Dialog Box
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Figure 3.20: Switch Dialog Box Select either Preemptive or Cooperative as your switch mode. Click OK to save changes. Click X or press Escape to cancel. -
Page 45: Appendices
APP ENDICE S Appendices Appendix A: Flash Upgrades Upgrading the AutoView switch You can upgrade the firmware of your AutoView switch by using a special update utility provided by Avocent. This utility automatically configures the port communications settings to allow direct downloading from the connected server. -
Page 46: Figure A.1: Avriq Status Dialog Box
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide • In the selected COM port Advanced Port settings, verify that the FIFO buffers are selected and that the receive buffer is set to High. CAUTION: While upgrading, do not use your computer for anything else or switch between windows. Close all other windows if necessary. -
Page 47: Figure A.2: Avriq Upgrade Dialog Box
Appendices Figure A.2: AVRIQ Upgrade Dialog Box To upgrade AVRIQ module firmware individually: Press The Main dialog box will appear. Print Screen. Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box displays. Figure A.3: Version Dialog Box Click Target to view individual AVRIQ module information. The Target Selection dialog box displays. -
Page 48: Figure A.4: Target Selection Dialog Box
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Figure A.4: Target Selection Dialog Box Select an AVRIQ module to upgrade and click the Version button. The Target Version dialog box displays. Figure A.5: Target Version Dialog Box Click the Load Firmware button. The AVRIQ Load dialog box displays. NOTE: The Load Firmware button displays for AVRIQ modules only;... -
Page 49: Figure A.6: Avriq Load Dialog Box
Appendices Figure A.6: AVRIQ Load Dialog Box Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the Status dialog box. NOTE: During an upgrade, the AVRIQ status indicator in the Main dialog box will be yellow. The AVRIQ module is unavailable while an upgrade is in progress. When an upgrade is initiated, any current connection to the server via the AVRIQ module will be terminated. -
Page 50: Appendix B: Technical Specifications
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Appendix B: Technical Specifications Table B.1: Product Specifications AutoView Switch Product Specifications ARI ports Number 8 (AutoView 1400/1500 switch), 16 (AutoView 2000 switch) Types PS/2, Sun, USB and serial AVRIQ modules or PS/2 and USB IACs Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types... - Page 51 Appendices Table B.1: Product Specifications (Continued) AutoView Switch Product Specifications AC-input 100 to 240 VAC Autosensing voltage rating AC-input current 0.5 A rating 18 AWG three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320 receptacle on the power supply AC-input cable end and a country or region dependent plug on the power resource end AC-frequency 50/60 HZ to 50...
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Page 52: Appendix C: Technical Support
AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide Appendix C: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service. -
Page 53: Index
INDE X Index adding legacy switches Electronic ID (EID) ARI port AutoView 2000 switch Flag dialog box adding legacy switches 2, 35 FLASH upgrading cascading installing bracket rack loading Keep Alive supplied with AVRIQ module connecting to server legacy switches upgrading AVRIQ Selection dialog box Menu dialog box... - Page 54 AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide setting Screen Delay Time Setup dialog box safety precautions soft switching Scan dialog box status flag scanning system SVGA video screen saver Switch dialog box turning off switch mode Security dialog box changing server status switch mounting bracket servers system diagnostics adding to scan list...
- Page 56 For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support Avocent International Ltd. Avocent Corporation Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone 4991 Corporate Drive Shannon, County Clare, Ireland Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA Tel: +353 61 715 292 Tel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +353 61 471 871 Fax: +1 256 430 4031 Avocent Germany Avocent Asia Pacifi...
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