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  • Page 1 ® AutoView 3050/3100/3200 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 Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, AutoView, Dambrackas Video Compression and OSCAR are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
  • 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

    TABL E OF CONTEN TS Table of Contents List of Figures ........................ vii List of Tables ........................ix Chapter 1: Product Overview..................1 Features and Benefits ........................1 Reduce cable bulk ........................1 Access the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch via a standard TCP/IP network ......2 Chapter 2: Installation .....................
  • Page 6 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Setup Dialog Box Functions ......................17 Changing the display behavior....................19 Controlling the status flag ......................20 Selecting target devices for broadcasting................. 21 Selecting target devices for Scan mode ..................22 Setting local port Screen Saver options..................24 Setting the keyboard country code....................
  • Page 7 Cursor type ..........................65 Mouse scaling ........................... 67 Vendor-specific video settings ....................67 Mouse alignment and synchronization ..................67 Avocent Mouse Sync ........................68 Using Keyboard Pass-through......................69 Using Macros........................... 69 Saving the View..........................70 Closing a Video Viewer Window Session ..................70 Chapter 6: Terminal Operations ...................
  • Page 8 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Network Configuration ........................71 Other Console Main Menu Options....................73 Security Configuration ......................73 Firmware Management ......................73 Enable Debug Messages......................73 Restore Factory Defaults......................74 Reset Appliance ........................74 Exit............................74 Appendices........................75 Appendix A: Flash Upgrades......................75 Appendix B: Using Serial IQ Modules ....................

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    Figure 3.21: AVRIQ Version Dialog Box ..................36 Figure 3.22: OSCAR Interface Ping Dialog Box ................37 Figure 4.1: Avocent AutoView 3100/3200 Explorer Window ............41 Figure 4.2: LDAP Overview Page in the OBWI................48 Figure 4.3: LDAP Search Page in the OBWI .................. 49 Figure 4.4: LDAP Query Page in the OBWI ...................
  • Page 10 viii AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 4.6: Active Directory - KVM Appliance Admin ..............53 Figure 4.7: Active Directory - Define Groups................. 54 Figure 5.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode) ............59 Figure 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box ................. 63 Figure 5.3: Video Viewer Window with Local and Remote Cursors Displayed ......
  • Page 11 LIS T OF T A BL ES List of Tables Table 1.1: Descriptions for Figure 1.1 ....................2 Table 2.1: Descriptions for Figure 2.1 ....................5 Table 2.2: TCP Ports and Functions for the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch ......9 Table 2.3: Descriptions for Figure 2.3 ....................9 Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ...................
  • Page 12 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    NOTE: All references to IQ modules in this document use the AVRIQ module as a default, except where indicated differently. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches support Avocent AVRIQ, DSRIQ and DSAVIQ modules as well as Avocent Integrated Access Cables (IAC modules).

  • Page 14: Access The Autoview 3050/3100/3200 Switch Via A Standard Tcp/Ip Network

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Access the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch via a standard TCP/IP network The Avocent AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches provide agentless remote control and access. No special software or drivers are required on the attached, or client, computers. NOTE: The client connects to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch using an Internet browser.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation

    Ethernet or modem connection. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT or 1000BaseT network for switches that support it. Installation Overview...
  • Page 16 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 2.1 illustrates a basic configuration for the AutoView 3100/3200 switch, using the AutoView 3100/3200 model for the example. Descriptions follow in Table 2.1. Figure 2.1: Basic AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Configuration (AutoView 3050 Switch Not Shown)

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    NOTE: While it is possible to use two AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches in a cascaded configuration, it can cause function conflicts and limit the advanced features of the switch. As a result, Avocent does not recommend this configuration.

  • Page 18: Rack Mounting An Autoview 3050/3100/3200 Switch

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Rack Mounting an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch A rack mounting kit is supplied with each AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch. You may either place the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly into an Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard rack.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Autoview 3050/3100/3200 Switch Hardware

    Plug the other end into an appropriate AC wall outlet. NOTE: To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products: If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Autoview 3050/3100/3200 Switch

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide NOTE: When connecting a Sun IQ module, you must use a multi-sync monitor in the local port to accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync. Plug a UTP patch cable from your Ethernet network into the LAN port on the back of your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch.

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Obwi Through A Firewall

    Table 2.2: TCP Ports and Functions for the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch TCP Port Number Function Used for the initial downloading of the Avocent Video Viewer (for downloading the Java applet) Used by the web browser interface for managing the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch and launching KVM sessions 2068 Transmission of KVM session data (mouse &...

  • Page 22: Verifying The Connections

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table 2.3: Descriptions for Figure 2.3 (Continued) Number Description User’s Computer Firewall Forwards HTTP Requests and KVM Traffic to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch User Browses to Firewall’s External IP Address To configure the firewall: To access the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch from outside a firewall, configure your firewall to forward ports 80, 443, 2068 and 8192 from its external interface to the KVM switch through the firewall’s internal interface.

  • Page 23: Adjusting Mouse Settings On Target Devices

    Chapter 2: Installation • The STATUS LED indicates that a valid selection has been made to an AutoView 3050/3100/ 3200 switch. The serial IQ module prevents a serial break from the attached device if the module loses power. However, a user can generate a serial break with the attached device by pressing after Alt-B accessing the Terminal Applications menu.
  • Page 24 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Local Port Operation

    CHA PTER Local Port Operation The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 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 3050/3100/ 3200 switches include the OSCAR graphical user interface for configuring your system and selecting target devices.

  • Page 26: Soft Switching

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide NOTE: If OSCAR Authentication has been enabled, an “Authenticating” screen will appear after you select a target device because the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch is confirming your access to that target device. If you are denied access to the target device, a message will appear saying that you can not view that particular target device.

  • Page 27: Navigating The Oscar Interface

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols (Continued) Symbol Description (yellow circle) The designated IQ module is being upgraded. When this symbol displays, do not cycle power to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch or connected target devices and do not disconnect IQ modules.

  • Page 28: Main Dialog Box Functions

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (Continued) Keystroke Function Print Screen, Alt+0 (zero) Immediately disengages user from a target device; no target device is selected. Status flag displays Free. (This only applies to the 0 (zero) on the keyboard and not the numeric keypad.) Print Screen, Pause Immediately turns on Screen Saver mode and prevents access to that specific...

  • Page 29: Managing A Kvm Session

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.1: OSCAR Interface Main Dialog Box Table 3.3: Main Dialog Box Functions Button Function Clear Clear all offline IQ modules. Disconnect Disconnect the KVM session. Setup Access the Setup dialog box and configure the OSCAR interface. Commands Access the Commands dialog box.

  • Page 30: Figure 3.2: Oscar Interface Setup Dialog Box

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table 3.4 outlines the function accessed using each of the buttons in the Setup dialog box as shown in Figure 3.2. Table 3.4: Setup Features to Configure the OSCAR Interface Feature Purpose Menu Change the Main dialog box list sorting option by toggling between numerically by port or EID number and alphabetically by name.

  • Page 31: Changing The Display Behavior

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Changing the display behavior Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of target devices, change how the OSCAR interface is invoked or set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface. This setting alters how target devices will display in several dialog boxes, including Main, Devices and Broadcast.

  • Page 32: Controlling The Status Flag

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Setting a Screen Delay Time enables you to complete a soft switch without the OSCAR interface displaying. To perform a soft switch, see the Soft switching on page 14. 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.

  • Page 33: Selecting Target Devices For Broadcasting

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Select Displayed to activate the flag display. After a switch, the flag will remain on the screen until the user switches to another device. Selecting Timed will cause the flag to display for five seconds when a switch is made and then disappear. Select a flag color under Display Color.

  • Page 34: Selecting Target Devices For Scan Mode

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.6: 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 35: Figure 3.7: Oscar Interface Scan Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation NOTE: Scanning is available only to local users. To add target devices to the Scan list: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press to open the Main dialog box. Print Screen Click Setup - Scan to open the Scan dialog box shown in Figure 3.7. Figure 3.7: OSCAR Interface Scan Dialog Box Determine the order within the list to add the target device.

  • Page 36: Setting Local Port Screen Saver Options

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Move the cursor to the next line or press and repeat steps 2-5 for each of the Down Arrow remaining target devices to be included in the scan pattern. Click OK to save your settings. To remove a target device from the Scan list: In the Scan dialog box, click the target device to be removed.

  • Page 37: Setting The Keyboard Country Code

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with ® ENERGY STAR (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds, then returns you to the Security dialog box.

  • Page 38: Configuring Network Settings

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press to open the Main dialog box. Print Screen Click Setup - Keyboard to open the Keyboard dialog box shown in Figure 3.9. Figure 3.9: OSCAR Interface Keyboard Dialog Box Select a country code and click OK to save your settings.

  • Page 39: Figure 3.10: Oscar Interface Network Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.10: OSCAR Interface Network Dialog Box Select one of the available options in the Ethernet Mode section. Click OK. NOTE: You must reboot if you change the Ethernet mode. After you change the setting and click OK, the following message appears: Changing the Ethernet mode requires a reboot of the appliance.

  • Page 40: Assigning Device Types

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.11: OSCAR Interface IP Setup Dialog Box Select either IPv4 or IPv6. Either select or deselect the DHCP checkbox. NOTE: If you select the DHCP checkbox, any information that you enter in the IP Address, Prefix/Netmask and Gateway fields will be ignored.

  • Page 41: Figure 3.12: Oscar Interface Devices Dialog Box

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.12: OSCAR Interface Devices Dialog Box When the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch discovers a cascaded switch, the numbering format changes from an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 port only to [AutoView 3050/3100/3200 port]-[switch port] to accommodate each target device under that switch. For example, if a switch is connected to AutoView 3050/3100/3200 port 6, each target device connected to it would be numbered sequentially.

  • Page 42: Assigning Target Device Names

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Repeat steps 1-3 for each port requiring a device type to be assigned. Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings. NOTE: Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the dialog box. Assigning target device names Use the Names dialog box to identify target devices by name rather than by port number.

  • Page 43: Commands Dialog Box Functions

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Figure 3.15: 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 44: Enabling Or Disabling Broadcasting

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table 3.6: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Devices (Continued) Features Purpose User Status View and disconnect users. Display Versions View version information for the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch as well as view and upgrade firmware for individual IQ modules.

  • Page 45: Enabling Or Disabling Scan Mode

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Enabling or disabling Scan mode To start the Scan mode: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press to open the Main dialog box. Print Screen Click Commands to open the Commands dialog box. Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box. Click X to close the Commands dialog box.

  • Page 46: Figure 3.17: Oscar Interface User Status Dialog Box

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 3.17: OSCAR Interface User Status Dialog Box To disconnect a user: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press to open the Main dialog box. Print Screen Click Commands - User Status to open the User Status dialog box shown in Figure 3.17. Click the letter corresponding to the user to disconnect.

  • Page 47: Displaying Version Information

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Displaying version information The OSCAR interface enables you to display the version number of the switch firmware and any auxiliary devices connected to the switch. This information facilitates system troubleshooting and support. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current. To display version information: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press to open the Main dialog box.

  • Page 48: Resetting Your Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Select a AVRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The AVRIQ Version dialog box shown in Figure 3.21 appears. For more information on loading firmware, refer to Flash Upgrades on page 75. Figure 3.21: AVRIQ Version Dialog Box Click X to close the AVRIQ Version dialog box.

  • Page 49: Sending A Ping Request

    Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Sending a ping request To send a ping request: If the OSCAR interface is not open, press to open the Main dialog box. Print Screen Click Commands to open the Commands dialog box. Click Network Ping to open the Ping dialog box shown in Figure 3.22. Figure 3.22: OSCAR Interface Ping Dialog Box Enter the IP address that you want to ping in the IP Address to ping field, then click Send Ping.
  • Page 50 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations

    CHA PTER Web Interface Operations AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch OBWI In addition to the OSCAR interface, AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches equipped with the OBWI feature provide a built in interface to handle all basic KVM switching needs. The AutoView 3050/ 3100/3200 switch OBWI provides secure “point-and-click” web browser-based access to control any device attached to your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch.

  • Page 52: Viewing And Selecting Ports And Servers

    NOTE: The default username is Admin with no password. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer Window When a user has been logged in and authenticated, the Avocent AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer window appears. From the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer window, users may view, access and manage their AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch. The window may also be used to specify system settings and change profile settings.

  • Page 53: Using The Side Navigation Bar

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI 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 54: Using The Top Option Bar

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Using the top option bar Bookmarking a window The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 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.

  • Page 55: Managing The Autoview 3050/3100/3200 Switch Obwi

    The target device will appear normally when the Flash update is completed. NOTE: Check www.avocent.com for firmware upgrade files. NOTE: IQ modules are automatically updated when the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch is upgraded.

  • Page 56: Managing Local Accounts

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide To force upgrade the IQ module firmware using the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch on-board web interface: From the side navigation bar, select Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - IQ modules. Select the IQ modules that you wish to upgrade and click the Upgrade button. CAUTION: Disconnecting an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch or IQ module or turning the user’s computer off and then on again during a firmware update may render it inoperable and require it to be returned to the factory for repair.

  • Page 57: Preemption Levels

    Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations To add a new user account (administrator only): On the side menu bar, select Local Accounts. The current user list will be displayed. Click the Add button. Enter the name and password of the new user in the blanks provided. Select the preemption and access levels for the new user.

  • Page 58: Managing Device Properties

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Managing Device Properties Viewing and changing appliance configuration information The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 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. Table 4.4: Viewing Appliance Information To do this: Select this:...

  • Page 59: Configuring Ldap

    Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations Configuring LDAP LDAP is a vendor-independent protocol standard used for accessing, querying and updating a directory using TCP/IP. Based on the X.500 Directory Services model, LDAP is a global directory structure that supports strong security features including authentication, privacy and integrity. If individual user accounts are stored on an LDAP-enabled directory service, such as Active Directory, you can use the directory service to authenticate users.

  • Page 60: Ldap Search Parameters

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 4.2: LDAP Overview Page in the OBWI To configure LDAP server parameters: Select Appliance - Appliance Settings - User Accounts - LDAP Accounts - Overview. Identify the primary and secondary server address, port and access type in the appropriate fields or radio buttons.

  • Page 61: Figure 4.3: Ldap Search Page In The Obwi

    Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations The Search Password field is used to authenticate the administrator or user specified in the Search DN field. Use the Search Base field to define a starting point from which LDAP searches begin. The modifiable default values are dc=yourDomainName and dc=com. For example, to define a search base for test.com, type .

  • Page 62: Ldap Query Parameters

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide LDAP Query parameters On the LDAP Query page, you can configure the parameters used when performing user authentication queries. The appliance performs two different types of queries. Query Mode (Appliance) is used to authenticate administrators attempting to access the appliance itself. Query Mode (Target Device) is used to authenticate users that are attempting to access attached target devices.

  • Page 63: Appliance And Target Device Query Modes

    Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations Figure 4.4: LDAP Query Page in the OBWI To configure LDAP query parameters: Select Appliance - Appliance Settings - User Accounts - LDAP Accounts - Query. Select either Basic, User Attribute or Group Attribute for the Appliance Query Mode and the Target Device Query Mode.

  • Page 64: Figure 4.5: Active Directory - Kvm User

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide If the KVM Appliance Admin value is found, the user is given appliance administrator access to the appliance and any attached target devices for Query Mode (Appliance), or to any selected target device for Query Mode (Target Device). If the KVM User Admin value is found, the user is given User administrator access to the appliance and attached target devices for Query Mode (Appliance), or to any selected target device for Query Mode (Target Device).

  • Page 65: Figure 4.6: Active Directory - Kvm Appliance Admin

    Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations Figure 4.6: Active Directory - KVM Appliance Admin • Group Attribute – A username, password and group query is made to the directory service for an appliance and attached target devices when using Query Mode (Appliance), or for a selected target device when using Query Mode (Target Device).

  • Page 66: Setting Up Active Directory For Performing Queries

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 4.7: Active Directory - Define Groups Setting up Active Directory for Performing Queries Before you can use any of the querying modes for units, you must first make changes to Active Directory so that the selected querying mode can assign the applicable authorization level for the user.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations NOTE: The factory default name in earlier versions contains a space that must be removed by editing the switching system name in the Appliance Overview screen of the OBWI. Create one or more groups under the group container organizational unit. Add the user names and target device and appliance objects to the groups you created in step 5.
  • Page 68 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 69: Chapter 5: The Video Viewer

    CHA PTER The Video Viewer The Video Viewer Window The Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch using the OBWI. 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 70: 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 1024 x 768 768 x 576 960 x 720 704 x 528 896 x 672 640 x 480 832 x 624 on page 62 for more information.

  • Page 71: Figure 5.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode)

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer Figure 5.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode) Table 5.1: Descriptions for Figure 5.1 Number 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. Thumbtack: Locks the display of the menu and toolbar so that it is visible at all times.

  • Page 72: Changing The Toolbar

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table 5.1: Descriptions for Figure 5.1 (Continued) Number Description Close button: Closes the Video Viewer window. NOTE: The Close button may not be present for all operating systems. Accessed device desktop: Interacts with your device through this window. Frame: Resizes the Video Viewer window by clicking and holding on the frame.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5: The Video Viewer • 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. If the desktop has a higher resolution, the following occurs: •...

  • Page 74: Adjusting Color Depth

    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 75: Target Video Settings

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer Figure 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box Table 5.2: Descriptions for Figure 5.2 Number Description Number 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...

  • Page 76: Contrast And Brightness

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide The image capture parameters are automatically changed by the Automatic Adjustment function. A special image is required on the target in order to make accurate adjustments independently. Contrast and brightness If the image in the Video Viewer window is too dark or too light, select Tools - Automatic Video Adjust or click the Automatic Video Adjust button.

  • Page 77: Refresh Image

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer Refresh Image Clicking the Refresh Image button in the Manual Video Adjust dialog box completely regenerates the digitized video image. NOTE: You can also select View - Refresh from the Video Viewer window menu to refresh the image. Video Test Pattern Clicking the Video Test Pattern button in the Manual Video Adjust dialog box toggles a display of a video test pattern.

  • Page 78: Table 5.3: Descriptions For Figure 5.3

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table 5.3: Descriptions for Figure 5.3 Number Description Remote Cursor Local Cursor The Cursor mode status of the Video Viewer window displays in the title bar, including the keystroke that will exit Single Cursor mode. You can define the keystroke that will exit Single Cursor mode in the Session Options dialog box.

  • Page 79: Mouse Scaling

    Video settings vary significantly among manufacturers. Avocent maintains an online database of optimized video settings for various video cards, particularly Sun-specific ones. This information can be obtained from Avocent’s online knowledge base or by calling Avocent technical support. Mouse alignment and synchronization...

  • Page 80: Avocent Mouse Sync

    If Avocent Mouse Sync is enabled, it is not necessary to disable mouse acceleration on the target device. NOTE: You may only use Avocent Mouse Sync when you are using a USB2 IQ module and the target device is running on a Windows or Macintosh operating system.

  • Page 81: Using Keyboard Pass-Through

    Chapter 5: The Video Viewer NOTE: On supported system configurations, the Avocent Mouse Sync status is Available. If you are using a USB2 IQ module but the target device cannot support the Avocent Mouse Sync protocol, the status is Unavailable. If you are not using a USB2 IQ module, the status is Not Supported.

  • Page 82: Saving The View

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide -or- Select the desired macro from the buttons available on the Video Viewer menu. Saving the View You can save the display of a Video Viewer either to a file or to the clipboard for pasting into a word processor or other program.

  • Page 83: Chapter 6: Terminal Operations

    CHA PTER Terminal Operations The Console Menu Each AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Console menu interface accessed through the 10101 port. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software. To connect a terminal to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch: Using a null modem cable, connect a terminal or a PC that is running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal...

  • Page 84: Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu Once the Console Main menu displays, type the number corresponding to Network Configuration and press to access the menu shown in Figure 6.2. Enter Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu...

  • Page 85: Other Console Main Menu Options

    This menu option turns on console status messages. Because this can significantly reduce performance, you should only enable debug messages when instructed to do so by Avocent Technical Support. When you are finished viewing the messages, press any key to exit this mode.

  • Page 86: Restore Factory Defaults

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Restore Factory Defaults This menu option will restore all switch options to the default settings. Reset Appliance This menu option allows you to execute a soft reset of the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch. Exit This menu selection will return you to the ready prompt. If the Console menu interface password is enabled, you must exit the Console Main menu so that the next user will be prompted with the Username and Password login screen.

  • Page 87: Appendices

    NOTE: The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management menu. Type and press to access Flash Download. Enter Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press Enter Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent web site.

  • Page 88: Recovering From A Failed Flash Upgrade

    To recover from a failed Flash upgrade: Visit http://www.avocent.com/support and download the latest Flash firmware from Avocent. Save the Flash upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server. Set up the TFTP server with the server IP address 10.0.0.3.

  • Page 89: Appendix B: Using Serial Iq Modules

    Appendices Appendix B: Using Serial IQ Modules The serial IQ module is a serial-to-VGA converter that allows VT100-capable devices to be viewed from the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch local port or the OBWI. 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 3050/3100/3200 switch as though it came from a VGA target.
  • Page 90 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 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 91 Appendices To configure a serial IQ 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 92: Table B.1: Serial Iq Module Pinouts

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 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 93: Appendix C: Utp Cabling

    Appendices Appendix C: UTP Cabling This appendix discusses various aspects of connection media. The performance of an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly installed or maintained cabling can diminish AutoView 3050/3100/3200 system performance. AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switching systems utilize UTP cabling.
  • Page 94 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table C.1: UTP Wiring Standards (Continued) EIA/TIA 568A EIA/TIA 568B brown brown 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: •...

  • Page 95: Appendix D: Technical Specifications

    Appendices Appendix D: Technical Specifications Table D.1: AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Product Specifications Server Ports 16 - AutoView 3100/3200 Number 8 - AutoView 3050 Type PS/2, Sun, USB and Serial Connectors 8-pin modular Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz 800 x 600 @ 75 Hz...
  • Page 96 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Table D.1: AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Product Specifications (Continued) Type 10/100/1000 Ethernet Connector 8-pin modular Local Port Number Type PS/2, USB and VGA USB Device Port Number Type USB 1.1 Power Supply Type Internal AutoView 3100: 11.0 W Power AutoView 3200: 13.0 W AutoView 3100: 37.5 BTU/hr...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Table E.2: Ps/2-To-Usb Keyboard Mappings

    AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide For example: For , press and hold and press , then Stop + A Ctrl+Shift+Alt Scroll Lock F1 + A These key combinations will work with the serial USB IQ module (if your Sun system comes with a USB port) as well as the Sun VSN and WSN IQ modules.

  • Page 99: 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 this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined.
  • Page 100 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 102 For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support 590-640-501E...

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