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  • Page 1 ® AutoView 3100/3200 Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 2: Usa Notification

    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.
  • Page 3 Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, Dambrackas Video Compression, AutoView and OSCAR are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-640-501C.
  • Page 4 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 dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation................... 11 Controlling Your System at the Local Port..................11 Viewing and selecting ports and servers .................. 11 Viewing the status of your AutoView 3100/3200 switching system.......... 13 Navigating the OSCAR Interface ..................... 15 Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus ..................... 16 Managing server tasks using the OSCAR interface..............
  • Page 6 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide TABL E OF CONTEN TS Launching a KVM session ......................41 Managing an AutoView switch web interface device ............... 41 Managing local accounts......................42 Managing device properties ..................... 43 Chapter 5: The Video Viewer..................45 About the Video Viewer Window .....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix A: Flash Upgrades......................67 Using the Console menu interface.................... 67 Using the on-board web interface .................... 68 Recovering from a failed Flash upgrade .................. 68 Appendix B: Using AVRIQ-SRL modules ..................69 Appendix C: UTP Cabling ....................... 73 Appendix D: Technical Specifications .....................
  • Page 8 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    LIS T OF T A BL ES List of Tables Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions ................... 12 Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ................... 13 Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics ................15 Table 3.4: Setup Features to Configure the OSCAR Interface............16 Table 3.5: OSCAR Interface Status Flags ..................
  • Page 10 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    L IS T O F F IG URE S List of Figures Figure 1.1: Example AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Configuration ............ 3 Figure 2.1: Basic AutoView 3100 Switch Configuration ..............7 Figure 3.1: OSCAR Interface Main Dialog Box................12 Figure 3.2: OSCAR Interface Setup Dialog Box ................17 Figure 3.3: OSCAR Interface Names Dialog Box ................
  • Page 12 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice • accessibility to target devices across a 1000BaseT LAN port • accessibility to target devices directly through a local port The AutoView 3100/3200 switches give you flexible target device management control from anywhere in the world.

  • Page 14: Reduce Cable Bulk

    On-board Web Interface The AutoView 3100/3200 switch also provides a built-in web interface to handle all KVM switching needs. Featuring secure “point-and-click” web browser-based access to control any attached device, the AutoView switch web interface provides a Video Viewer window that allows you to control the keyboard, monitor and mouse functions of the connected target device in real time.

  • Page 15: Figure 1.1: Example Autoview 3100/3200 Switch Configuration

    Chapter 1: Product Overview AutoView 3200 Switch Shown Ethernet Analog User ® (OSCAR Graphical Digital User User Interface) (Computer with Internet Browser) Figure 1.1: Example AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Configuration...

  • Page 16: Safety Precautions

    • Use only with grounded outlets at both the target device and monitor. When using a backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), power the target device, the monitor and the AutoView 3100/ 3200 switch from the UPS. NOTE: The AC inlet is the main power disconnect.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Installation

    One CAT 5 patch cable for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 30 feet or 10 meters) NOTE: All references to IQ modules in this document use the AVRIQ module as a default. The AutoView 3100/ 3200 switches support Avocent AVRIQ, DSRIQ and DSAVIQ modules as well as Avocent Integrated Access...

  • Page 18: Installation Overview

    Configure the AutoView 3100/3200 switch using the console menu interface. • Make the appropriate mouse setting adjustments. Figure 2.1 on page 7 illustrates a basic configuration for the AutoView 3100/3200 switch, using the AutoView 3100 switch as a model for the example.

  • Page 19: Figure 2.1: Basic Autoview 3100 Switch Configuration

    Chapter 2: Installation Analog User Network Digital User AutoView 3100 Switch Power Ports Cord 1-16 Local USB Connections Servers 1-16 AVRIQ/IAC modules, PS/2, USB*, Sun and serial adaptors are available. Figure 2.1: Basic AutoView 3100 Switch Configuration...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Autoview 3100/3200 Switch Hardware

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Connecting the AutoView 3100/3200 switch hardware NOTE: The AutoView 3100/3200 switch may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The AutoView 3100/ 3200 switch does not support a 0U configuration. To connect and power up your AutoView 3100/3200 switch: Power down the target device(s) that will be part of your AutoView 3100/3200 switching system.

  • Page 21: Verifying The Connections

    Verifying the Connections AutoView 3100/3200 switch The front panel of the AutoView 3100/3200 switch features LEDs indicating the status of the Ethernet connection: • The green LED, labeled Link, illuminates when a valid connection to the network is established at a rate of 1000 Mbps and blinks when there is activity on the port.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Mouse Settings On Target Devices

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices Before a computer connected to the AutoView 3100/3200 switch can be used, you must set the target mouse speed and turn off acceleration. For machines running Microsoft Windows ®...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Local Port Operation

    Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port The AutoView 3100/3200 switch includes a local port on the back. This port enables you to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the switch for direct access. The AutoView 3100/3200 switch uses the OSCAR graphical user interface, which has intuitive menus to configure your system and select target devices.

  • Page 24: Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.1: OSCAR Interface Main Dialog Box Table 3.1: Main Dialog Box Functions Button Function Log Out Disconnect the KVM and user sessions. Clear Clear all offline AVRIQ modules. Disconnect Disconnect the KVM session. Setup Access the Setup dialog box and configure the OSCAR interface.

  • Page 25: Viewing The Status Of Your Autoview 3100/3200 Switching System

    AVRIQ module. Selecting target devices Use the Main dialog box to select target devices. When you select a target device, the AutoView 3100/ 3200 switch reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the settings for the selected target device.
  • Page 26 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide To select the previous target device: Press and then . This key combination toggles you between the previous Print Screen Backspace and current connections. To disconnect from a target device: Press and then (zero). This leaves the user in a free state, with no target device...

  • Page 27: Navigating The Oscar Interface

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Navigating the OSCAR Interface This table describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the keyboard and mouse. Table 3.3: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics Keystroke Function Print Screen Opens the OSCAR interface. Press Print Screen twice to send the Print Screen keystroke to the currently selected AVRIQ module.

  • Page 28: Configuring Oscar Interface Menus

    Erases characters in a text box. Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus You can configure your AutoView 3100/3200 switching system from the Setup dialog box within the OSCAR interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your switching system to identify target devices by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your target devices from the OSCAR interface menu.

  • Page 29: Figure 3.2: Oscar Interface Setup Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.2: OSCAR Interface Setup Dialog Box Assigning target device names Use the Names dialog box to identify target devices by name rather than by port number. The Names list is always sorted by port order. You can toggle between displaying the name or the EID number of each AVRIQ module, so even if you move the target device to another port, the name and configuration will be recognized by the switch.

  • Page 30: Figure 3.3: Oscar Interface Names Dialog Box

    Figure 3.3: OSCAR Interface Names Dialog Box NOTE: If new AVRIQ modules are discovered by the AutoView 3100/3200 switch, the on-screen list will be automatically updated. The mouse cursor will change into an hourglass during the update. No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete.

  • Page 31: Figure 3.4: Oscar Interface Name Modify Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.4: OSCAR Interface Name Modify Dialog Box Type a name in the New Name box. Names of target devices may contain all printable characters. Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. Your selection is not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box.

  • Page 32: Figure 3.5: Oscar Interface Devices Dialog Box

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.5: OSCAR Interface Devices Dialog Box When the AutoView 3100/3200 switch discovers a cascade switch, the numbering format changes from an AutoView port only to [AutoView port]-[switch port] to accommodate each target device under that switch.

  • Page 33: Figure 3.6: Oscar Interface Device Modify Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation To assign a device type: In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number. Click Modify to open the Device Modify dialog box. Figure 3.6: OSCAR Interface Device Modify Dialog Box Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click OK. Repeat steps 1-3 for each port requiring a device type to be assigned.

  • Page 34: Figure 3.7: Oscar Interface Menu Dialog Box

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.7: OSCAR Interface Menu Dialog Box To choose the display order of target devices: Select Name to display target devices alphabetically by name. -or- Select EID to display target devices numerically by EID number.

  • Page 35: Table 3.5: Oscar Interface Status Flags

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected target device or the status of the selected port. Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by target device name or EID number, or to change the flag color, opacity, display time and location on the desktop.

  • Page 36: Figure 3.9: Position Flag

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide To determine how the status flag is displayed: Select Name or EID to determine what information will be displayed. Select Displayed to show the flag all the time or select Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after switching.

  • Page 37: Figure 3.10: Oscar Interface Broadcast Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.10: OSCAR Interface Broadcast Dialog Box NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all target devices receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards.

  • Page 38: Figure 3.11: Oscar Interface Scan Dialog Box

    From the Commands dialog box, clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox. Using Scan mode In Scan mode, the AutoView 3100/3200 switch automatically scans from port to port (target device to target device). You can scan up to eight target devices, specifying which ones to scan and the number of seconds that each will display.

  • Page 39: Figure 3.12: Oscar Interface Commands Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Type the first few characters of a target device name or port number to scan. The first matching target device will appear in the line. -or- Press the following keyboard commands in the Name, Port or Time column to move through the list of target devices available to scan.

  • Page 40: Figure 3.13: Oscar Interface Screen Saver Dialog Box

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box. Click X to close the Commands dialog box. NOTE: Scanning will begin as soon as the Scan Enable button is selected. To cancel Scan mode: Select a target device if the OSCAR interface is open.
  • Page 41 This command sequence works only when the user is connected to a target device. Setting the keyboard country code NOTE: Using a keyboard code that supports a language different from that of your AutoView 3100/3200 switch firmware will cause incorrect keyboard mapping.

  • Page 42: Managing Server Tasks Using The Oscar Interface

    A soft reboot may be performed without waiting 90 seconds. Managing server tasks using the OSCAR interface From the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage your AutoView 3100/3200 switching system and user connections, enable the Scan and Broadcast modes and update...

  • Page 43: Table 3.6: Commands To Manage Routine Tasks For Your Target Devices

    Begin scanning target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the Setup dialog box. User Status View and disconnect users. Display View version information for the AutoView 3100/3200 switch as well as view and upgrade Versions firmware for individual AVRIQ modules. Reset PS/2...

  • Page 44: Figure 3.15: Oscar Interface Commands Dialog Box

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide To access the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press to open the Main dialog box. Print Screen Click Commands to open the Commands dialog box as shown in Figure 3.15.

  • Page 45: Figure 3.16: Oscar Interface User Status Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.16: OSCAR Interface User Status Dialog Box To disconnect a user: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box. Click Commands - User Status to open the User Status dialog box shown in Figure 3.16. Click the letter corresponding to the user to disconnect.
  • Page 46 Reset command. The Reset command sends a hot-plug sequence to the target device which causes the mouse and keyboard settings to be sent to the AutoView 3100/3200 switch. With communication re-established between the target device and the AutoView 3100/3200 switch, functionality is restored to the user.

  • Page 47: Figure 3.18: Oscar Interface Version Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.18: OSCAR Interface Version Dialog Box To view individual AVRIQ module version information, click AVRIQ to open the AVRIQ Selection dialog box shown in Figure 3.19. Figure 3.19: IQ Selection Dialog Box Select an AVRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The AVRIQ Version dialog box appears.

  • Page 48: Figure 3.20: Iq Version Dialog Box

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide For more information on loading firmware, refer to Appendix A. Figure 3.20: IQ Version Dialog Box Click X to close the IQ Version dialog box.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations

    Web Interface Operations Overview of the AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Web Interface In addition to the OSCAR on-screen interface, the AutoView 3100/3200 switch provides a built in web interface to handle all KVM switching needs. The AutoView switch web interface provides secure “point-and-click”...

  • Page 50: About The Autoview Explorer Window

    When a user has been logged in and authenticated, the Avocent AutoView Explorer window appears. From the AutoView Explorer window, users may view, access and manage their AutoView 3100/3200 switch. The window may also be used to specify system settings and change profile settings.

  • Page 51: Using The Side Navigation Bar

    AutoView switch web interface window, print a web page, log out of a software session or access the Avocent Technical Support help page. The name of the logged in user appears on the left side of the top option bar.

  • Page 52: Using The Top Option Bar

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Using the top option bar Bookmarking a window (Internet Explorer only) The AutoView Explorer window contains a bookmark icon and text in the top option bar. Bookmarking a window will add a link to the window in the Favorites drop-down menu. You may select the link at any time to quickly access the bookmarked window.

  • Page 53: Launching A Kvm Session

    Upgrading AVRIQ modules The IQ Flash upgrade feature allows you to update AVRIQ modules with the latest firmware available from Avocent. This update can be performed using the AutoView switch web interface or the OSCAR interface. After the Flash memory is reprogrammed with the upgrade, the AutoView 3100/3200 switch performs a soft reset, which terminates all AVRIQ module sessions.

  • Page 54: Managing Local Accounts

    AVRIQ module to be returned to the factory for repair. Rebooting the appliance Periodically, such as after an upgrade, you may need to reboot the AutoView 3100/3200 switch. To reboot the AutoView 3100/3200 switch remotely: From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Overview.

  • Page 55: Managing Device Properties

    Edit the user account as needed, then click Save. Managing device properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration information The AutoView 3100/3200 switch can report most device properties directly through the AutoView switch web browser. NOTE: Users can view all appliance information, but only Administrators can change settings.
  • Page 56 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table 4.2: Viewing Appliance Information (Continued) To do this: Select this: Display a list of devices attached to the AutoView Appliance - Connections 3100/3200 switch View the unit’s part number, serial number and Appliance - Properties - Identity EID number Enter or display the unit’s Site, Department...

  • Page 57: Chapter 5: The Video Viewer

    CHA PTER The Video Viewer About the Video Viewer Window The Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to the AutoView switch. When you connect to a device using the Video Viewer, the target device desktop appears in a separate window containing both the local and the target device cursor.

  • Page 58: Launching A Kvm Session

    Best Color), changing the color settings can increase video performance. For optimal video performance over a slower network connection, Avocent recommends a color setting such as Grayscale/Best Compression or Low Color/High Compression. See the the Adjusting color depth section on page 51 for more information.

  • Page 59: Video Viewer Window Features

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer Video Viewer Window Features Figure 5.1 shows the Video Viewer window areas, and descriptions follow in Table 5.1 on page 48. Figure 5.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode)

  • Page 60: Table 5.1: Video Viewer Window Description

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table 5.1: Video Viewer Window Description Letter Description Title Bar: Displays the name of the server being viewed. When in Full Screen mode, the title bar disappears and the server name appears between the menu and toolbar.

  • Page 61: Changing The Toolbar

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer Changing the toolbar You can choose the amount of elapsed time before the toolbar hides in the Video Viewer window when it is in show/hide state (that is, not locked in place by the thumbtack). To specify a toolbar hide time: Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The View

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Adjusting the view Using menus or Task buttons in the Video Viewer window, you can do the following: • Align the mouse cursors. • Refresh the screen. • Enable or disable Full Screen mode. When Full Screen mode is enabled, the image adjusts to fit the desktop up to a size of 1024 x 768.

  • Page 63: Adjusting Color Depth

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer To enable or disable full screen mode: To enable Full Screen mode, click the Maximize button. -or- Select View - Full Screen from the Video Viewer window menu. The desktop window disappears and only the accessed device desktop is visible. The screen resizes up to a maximum of 1024 x 768.

  • Page 64: Additional Video Adjustment

    To manually adjust the video quality of the window: NOTE: The following video adjustments should be made only on the advice and with the help of Avocent Technical Support.

  • Page 65: Table 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box Descriptions

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer Table 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box Descriptions Letter Description Letter Description Image Capture Width Pixel Noise Threshold Pixel Sampling/Fine Adjust Automatic Video Adjustment Image Capture Horizontal Position Refresh Image Image Capture Vertical Position Adjustment bar Contrast Video Test Pattern Brightness...

  • Page 66: Adjusting Mouse Options

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide You can modify Noise Threshold and Priority Threshold values if you are using standard video compression. You can also modify Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Threshold values. You can restore default threshold values by clicking Auto Adjust Video.

  • Page 67: Figure 5.3: Video Viewer Window With Local And Remote Cursors Displayed

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer NOTE: If the device does not support the ability to disconnect and reconnect the mouse (almost all newer PCs do), then the mouse will become disabled and the device will have to be rebooted. Cursor type The Video Viewer window offers five appearance choices for the local mouse cursor.
  • Page 68 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide To select a key for exiting single cursor mode: Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu. -or- Click the Session Options button. The Session Options dialog box appears. Click the Mouse tab.

  • Page 69: Using Keyboard Pass-Through

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer The Session Options dialog box appears. Click the Mouse tab. To use one of the preconfigured settings, check the appropriate radio button. -or- To set custom scaling: Click the Custom radio button to enable the X and Y fields. Type a mouse scaling value in the X and Y fields.

  • Page 70: Using Macros

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide NOTE: The Japanese keyboard ALT-Han/Zen keystroke combination is always sent to a remote server regardless of the screen mode or keyboard pass-through setting. To specify keyboard pass-through: Select Tools - Session Options from the Video Viewer window menu.

  • Page 71: Closing A Video Viewer Window Session

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer To capture the Video Viewer window to your clipboard: Select File - Capture to Clipboard from the Video Viewer window menu. -or- Click the Capture to Clipboard button. The image data is saved to the clipboard. Closing a Video Viewer Window Session To close a Video Viewer window session: Select File - Exit from the Video Viewer window.
  • Page 72 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6: Terminal Operations

    Terminal Operations The Console Menu Each AutoView 3100/3200 switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface accessed through the SETUP port on the back of the switch. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software.

  • Page 74: Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu Once the Console Main menu displays, type and press to access the Network Enter Configuration menu shown in Figure 6.2.

  • Page 75: Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu

    DHCP is selected, the IP Address, Netmask and Default Gateway settings are automatically assigned to the AutoView 3100/3200 switch and may not be modified by a user. If you are using the DHCP option, please configure your DHCP server to provide an IP address to the AutoView 3100/3200 switch and then skip step 5.

  • Page 76: Other Console Main Menu Options

    Defaults, Reset Appliance and Exit. Each is discussed in this section. Security configuration The AutoView 3100/3200 switch contains an internal database that may be used by the AutoView Remote Operations software, the local port or the CONSOLE port if the DSView software server is unavailable.

  • Page 77: Console Password

    You will be prompted to enter the number of the user you wish to delete. Type the user’s number then press Enter You will be prompted to confirm deletion of the user from the AutoView 3100/3200 switch database. Type and press to remove the user.
  • Page 78 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 79: Appendices

    Use the supplied null modem cable to DB9 (male) adaptor to connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the SETUP port on the back panel of the AutoView 3100/3200 switch. The terminal should be set to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control.

  • Page 80: Using The On-Board Web Interface

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide 10. The AutoView 3100/3200 switch will begin the Flash upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display the upgrade progress. When the upload is complete, the AutoView 3100/3200 switch will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems. 11. Once the upgrade is complete, the login screen will appear.

  • Page 81: Appendix B: Using Avriq-Srl Modules

    The AVRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100-capable devices to be viewed from the AutoView 3100/3200 switch local port or by using the on-board web interface. The actual serial data is not accessed, but is merely displayed. All serial data coming from the target device is displayed in a VT100 window, placed into a video buffer and sent to the AutoView 3100/3200 switch as though it came from a VGA target.
  • Page 82 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide • Enter Sends: This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter pressed. Available options are <CR> (Enter), which moves the cursor to the left side of the screen, or <CR><LF> (Enter-Linefeed), which moves the cursor to the left side of the screen and down one line.
  • Page 83 Appendices To configure an AVRIQ-SRL module: Press . The Configuration Screen will appear. Ctrl-F8 Select a parameter to change. You can navigate the Configuration Screen using the Up Arrow keys. Down Arrow Modify the selected value using the keys. Left Arrow Right Arrow Repeat steps 2 and 3 to modify additional values.

  • Page 84: Table B.1: Avriq-Srl Module Pinouts

    AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide To use History mode: Press . The mode will display as History. Ctrl-F9 Press one of the following key combinations to perform the indicated action: • : Move to the top of the buffer. Home •...

  • Page 85: Appendix C: Utp Cabling

    Appendices Appendix C: UTP Cabling The AutoView 3100/3200 switching systems utilize UTP cabling. This appendix discusses various aspects of connection media. The performance of a AutoView 3100/3200 switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly installed or maintained cabling can diminish AutoView switching system performance.
  • Page 86 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips The following is a list of important safety considerations that should be reviewed prior to installing or maintaining your cables: • Keep all CAT 5 AVRIQ runs to a maximum of 100 feet (30 meters) each.

  • Page 87: Appendix D: Technical Specifications

    Appendices Appendix D: Technical Specifications Table D.1 lists the technical specifications for the AutoView 3100/3200 switch. Table D.1: AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports Number 16 (AutoView 3100/3200 switches) AVRIQ-PS/2, AVRIQ-USB, AVRIQ-USB2, AVRIQ-USB2L, AVRIQ-VSN (Sun Types VGA), AVRIQ-SRL and IAC modules...
  • Page 88 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table D.1: AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Product Specifications (Continued) Power Supply AC-input Power 40 W maximum AC-input Range 100 - 240 VAC AC-input Current Rating 0.5A 18 AWG three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320 AC-input Cable...

  • Page 89: Appendix E: Sun Advanced Key Emulation

    Appendices Appendix E: Sun Advanced Key Emulation Certain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emulated by key press sequences on a PS/2 keyboard. To enable Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode and use these keys, press and hold and then press the key.

  • Page 90: Table E.2: Ps/2-To-Usb Keyboard Mappings

    AVRIQ-USB modules. These keys function normally if your Sun servers are attached to the AutoView 3100/3200 switch using an AVRIQ-VSN or AVRIQ-WSN module. Table E.2 lists the keyboard mapping that will take place when an AVRIQ-USB module is used in this setting.

  • Page 91: Appendix F: Technical Support

    Appendix F: 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. To resolve an issue: Check the pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined.
  • Page 92 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 94 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...

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