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  • Page 1 ® AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide...
  • 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 dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3 ® AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo and The Power of Being There are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation. AutoView is a registered trademark of Cybex Computer Products Corporation. OSCAR is a registered trademark of Apex Inc.
  • 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Rack Mounting Your AutoView ....9 Installing the AutoView 2000 ....10 Setting Up Your AutoView System .
  • Page 7 Product Overview Contents Features and Benefits ......3 Safety Precautions ......5...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    A unique benefit of the AutoView 2000 is the AVRIQ intelligent module. The AVRIQ module with CAT 5 design dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video settings.

  • Page 10: Oscar Graphical User Interface

    See Appendix A for more information. Cascading expansion Each AutoView 2000 switch supports up to 16 directly attached servers and can conveniently scale to support more. You can expand your system using cascadable Avocent products such as other AutoViews or Outlook appliances.

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the following precautions: • Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Avocent product confi guration. • Test AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.
  • Page 12 AutoView 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.
  • Page 13 Rack Mounting Your AutoView ....9 Installing the AutoView 2000 ....10...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation

    NOTE: Rack mounting kits are sold separately. Your AutoView appliance may be rack mounted using brackets available through Avocent. Before installing the appliance and other components in the rack cabinet (if not already installed), stabilize the rack in a permanent location.

  • Page 16: Installing The Autoview 2000

    AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide CAUTION: Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury. Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins. Mount components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top.
  • Page 17 Figure 2.2: Basic AutoView 2000 Configuration To connect an AVRIQ module to each server: Locate the AVRIQ modules for your AutoView 2000 unit. Attach the appropriately color-coded cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the fi rst server you will be connecting to the unit.
  • Page 18 Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync. Adding legacy switches You can add cascade switches to the AutoView 2000 system for easy integration into your existing configuration. In a cascaded system, each ARI port will accommodate up to 24 servers.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Autoview System

    Bundle and label the cables for easy identifi cation. Setting Up Your AutoView System With the AutoView 2000 system, you can auto detect and configure each port on your appliance. Chapter 3 provides detailed instructions on naming, customization and OSCAR setup and configuration.
  • Page 20 AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 21 Basic Operations Contents Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports ..17 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers ..17 Navigating OSCAR ......19 Configuring OSCAR .

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Basic Operations

    Chapter 3: Basic Operations Controlling Your System at the Analog Ports The AutoView 2000 features two analog port sets on the back of the unit that allow you to connect a monitor and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct analog access.

  • Page 24: Selecting Servers

    AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide OSCAR Status Symbols Symbol Description AVRIQ is online (green circle). AVRIQ is offl ine or is not operating properly. Connected switch is online. Connected switch is offl ine or is not operating properly. AVRIQ is being upgraded (yellow circle).

  • Page 25: Navigating Oscar

    Chapter 3: Basic Operations To confi gure servers for soft switching: Press Print Screen to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears. Click Setup - Menu. The Menu dialog box appears. For Screen Delay Time, type the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog box is displayed after Print Screen is pressed.

  • Page 26: Configuring Oscar

    Type from the keyboard or keypad. Configuring OSCAR You can configure your AutoView 2000 from the Setup menu within OSCAR. Select the Names button when initially setting up your appliance to identify servers by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your servers from the OSCAR menu.

  • Page 27: Assigning Server Names

    Chapter 3: Basic Operations To access the Setup menu: Press Print Screen to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears. Click Setup. The Setup dialog box appears. Figure 3.2: Setup Dialog Box Assigning server names Use the Names dialog box to identify individual servers by name rather than by port number.

  • Page 28: Assigning Device Types

    AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide To assign names to servers: In the Names dialog box, select a server name or port number and click Modify. The Name Modify dialog box appears. 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.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.5: Devices Dialog Box When the AutoView appliance discovers a cascade 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 30: Changing The Display Behavior

    AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide Changing the display behavior Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of servers and set a Screen Delay Time for OSCAR. The display order setting alters how servers will display in several screens including the Main, Devices and Broadcast dialog boxes.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3: Basic Operations 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. OSCAR Status Flags Flag Description Flag type by name Flag type by EID number Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems Flag indicating that Broadcast mode is enabled Flag indicating that the user is sharing but has no control...

  • Page 32: Setting Console Security

    AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide Figure 3.9: Set Position Flag NOTE: Changes made to the fl ag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box. Click OK to save settings. -or- Click X to exit without saving changes.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3: Basic Operations sensitive and may be up to 12 characters long. Legal characters are: A-Z, a-z, Ø-9, space and hyphen. In the Repeat box, type the password again and press Enter. Click OK to change only your password, and then close the dialog box. NOTE: If you should lose or forget your password, you must return your switch for service or technical support.

  • Page 34: Displaying Version Information

    To immediately turn on the screen saver: Press Print Screen, then press Pause. Displaying Version Information OSCAR enables you to display the AutoView 2000 and AVRIQ firmware versions. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current. For more information, see Appendix A.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3: Basic Operations Figure 3.11: Version Dialog Box Click AVRIQ to view individual AVRIQ version information. The AVRIQ Selection dialog box appears. Figure 3.12: AVRIQ Selection Dialog Box Select an AVRIQ to view and click the Version button. The AVRIQ Version dialog box appears.

  • Page 36: Scanning Your System

    AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide Scanning Your System In scan mode, the appliance automatically scans from port to port (server to server). You can scan up to 16 servers, specifying which servers to scan and the number of seconds that each server will display. The scanning order is determined by placement of the server in the list.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Basic Operations In the Time column, type the number of seconds (from 3 to 255) of desired time before the scan moves to the next server in the sequence. Move the cursor to the next line or press the Down Arrow and repeat steps 2-5 for each of the remaining servers to be included in the scan pattern.

  • Page 38: Broadcasting To Servers

    AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide Scanning will stop at the currently selected server. -or- Press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear. Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears. Clear Scan Enable. Broadcasting to Servers The analog user can simultaneously control more than one server in a system, to ensure that all selected servers receive identical input.

  • Page 39: Changing Your Switch Mode

    NOTE: The other user is disabled when broadcast mode is enabled. To turn broadcasting off: From the Commands dialog box, clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox. Changing Your Switch Mode Your AutoView 2000 allows you to connect to attached servers using two methods: Preemptive and Cooperative.
  • Page 40 AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide Select Preemptive (default setting) to allow any user to select any server at any time; a request from another user disconnects the current user without warning. -or- Select Cooperative to maintain the current user connection; the current user won’t be disconnected if another user requests connection.
  • Page 41 Appendices Contents Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades ....37 Appendix B: Technical Specifications ..41 Appendix C: Technical Support ....42...

  • Page 43: Appendices

    Upgrading the AutoView 2000 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. Items needed for the upgrade •...
  • Page 44 AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide Upgrading the AVRIQ firmware The AVRIQs can be upgraded individually or simultaneously. To simultaneously upgrade multiple AVRIQs: Press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear. Click Commands - AVRIQ Status. The AVRIQ Status dialog box appears.
  • Page 45 Appendices To upgrade AVRIQ fi rmware individually: Press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear. Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears. Figure A.3: Version Dialog Box Click AVRIQ to view individual cable version information. The AVRIQ Selection dialog box appears.
  • Page 46 AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide Click the Load Firmware button. The AVRIQ Load dialog box appears. 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.

  • Page 47: Appendix B: Technical Specifications

    Appendices Appendix B: Technical Specifications AutoView 2000 Product Specifi cations Server Ports Number Types PS/2, Sun and USB AVRIQ modules Connectors RJ45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Analog Port Maximum 1600 x 1280 @ 75 Hz...

  • Page 48: Appendix C: Technical Support

    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: Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined.
  • Page 49 Appendices...
  • Page 50 AutoView 2000 Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 51 LIMITED WARRANTY Avocent Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Additionally, all Avocent products carry an unconditional thirty-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfi...
  • Page 52 For Technical Support: Email: support@avocent.com www.avocent.com 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 Asia Pacifi...

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