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Figure 1.2: Typical AMX Configuration
The AMX intelligent module
The AMIQ provides the primary interface between an attached device (KVM
switch or PS/2, Sun or USB server) and the AMX system. It provides all Keep
Alive, keyboard emulation, DDC (Digital Data Channel) and AMX support in a
server-powered convenient module format.
The AMIQ-SRL (serial) is a DCE (Data Communication Equipment) device
that provides the primary interface between a serial device and the AMX
system. It provides VT100 terminal emulation, break suppression and port
history in a convenient module format. For information on using the AMIQ-
SRL, refer to Appendix B.
These modules eliminate the need for extra rack spaces or additional cables.
For ease of installation, each AMIQ has a factory-assigned unique number that
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