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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generat
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® AutoView 3100/3200 Switch 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. © 2006 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-640-616A.
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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. Power On This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the on position. Power
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iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents List of Tables..................................................................................................................vii List of Figures .................................................................................................................ix Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1 Features and Benefits .....................................................
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iv AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Using the top option bar........................................................................................................... 40 Launching a KVM session ........................................................................................................ 41 Managing an AutoView switch web interface device ............................................................... 41 Managing local accounts...................
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Table of Contents v Appendices..................................................................................................................... 67 Appendix A: Flash Upgrades........................................................................................................... 67 Appendix B: Using AVRIQ-SRL modules ........................................................................................ 69 Appendix C: UTP Cabling....................................................
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vii LIST OF TABLES 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....................
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ix LIST OF FIGURES 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 ...........................................................
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1 CHAPTER Product Overview 1 Features and Benefits ® Avocent AutoView switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers. They provide customers with a significant reduction of cable volume, secure remote access and flexible server management from anywhere at anytime. Each AutoView 3100/3200 switch model consists of the following features: � a rack mountable keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch, configurable for analog (local) or
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2 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Reduce cable bulk With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern for network administrators. The AutoView 3100/3200 switches significantly reduce KVM cable volume in the rack by utilizing the innovative AVRIQ module and a single, industry-standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) CAT 5 cabling. The AVRIQ module is powered directly from the target device and provides Keep Alive functionality when the AutoVi
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 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
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4 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Safety Precautions 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. To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the following precautions: � Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any Avocent product configuration. � Te
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5 CHAPTER Installation 2 AutoView Switch Connectivity The AutoView 3100/3200 switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) information between operators and target devices attached to the AutoView 3100/3200 switch over a network using an Ethernet connection. The AutoView 3100/3200 switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network, or even a 1000BaseT network. Getting started Befor
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6 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide Installation overview The general procedure for setting up and installing the AutoView 3100/3200 switch is as follows: � Unpack the AutoView 3100/3200 switch and verify that all components are present and in good condition. � Make all hardware connections between the power source, AutoView 3100/3200 switch, target devices and the Ethernet. � Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working. � Configure the AutoView 3100/3
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Chapter 2: Installation 7 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
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8 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: 1. Power down the target device(s) that will be part of your AutoView 3100/3200 switching system. Locate the power cord that came with the switch and plug one end into the power socket on t
