The Amx Switch; The Amx User Station - Avocent AMX Series Installer/User Manual

• Avocent matrix intelligent module(s) (AMIQ or AMIQ-SRL)
• UTP cables
The quantity and type of components you receive depends on the specific
configuration you order.

The AMX switch

The AMX switch provides the framework for the AMX system. The AMX5000
allows eight users to connect to up to 32 computers and occupies only 1U of
rack space. The AMX5010 allows 16 users to connect to up to 64 computers
and occupies 2U of rack space. Both units can be tiered to connect larger
system configurations. Both units store a full database of user rights and
computer names and communicate with the AMWorks system management
utility via an IP (Internet Protocol) port.
AMX5000
AMX5010
Figure 1.1: AMX5000/5010 Model Comparison

The AMX user station

The AMX user station (AMX5100, AMX5110 or AMX5120) is the interface
between the AMX switch and system users. It provides the OSCAR interface
for server selection and administration, as well as full compensation for
video degradation. The AMX user station is housed in a desktop mounting
unit that may also act as a monitor stand.
The AMX5100 user station provides one RJ-45 port, enabling the connection
of one AMX switch. The AMX5110 and AMX5120 user stations provide two
RJ-45 ports, enabling the connection of one AMX switch and one or two
AMIQ modules. Connections to two separate switches are not supported on
the AMX5110 or the AMX5120 user station. The AMX5120 provides skew
compensation that maximizes video quality.
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Number Number
of of
users computers
up to 32
8
up to 64
16
5
Rack
space
1U
2U