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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 danger- ous 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. POW
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® AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, AutoView, OSCAR and From Desktop to Data Center are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2005 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-495-501A
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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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iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents List of Figures .................................................................................................................. v List of Tables..................................................................................................................vii Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1 Features and Benefits ....................................................
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iv AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide Broadcasting to Servers...................................................................................................................30 Changing Your Switch Mode ........................................................................................................... 31 Appendices..................................................................................................................... 33 Appendix A: Flash Upgrades...............
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v LIST OF FIGURES List of Figures Figure 1.1: AutoView 2020 Switch ....................................................................................................1 Figure 1.2: Example of an AutoView 2020/2030 Switch Configuration ...........................................3 Figure 2.1: AutoView 2020/2030 Switch Horizontal Installation .....................................................6 Figure 2.2: Basic AutoView 2020/2030 Switch Configuration ............................................
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vii LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ................................................................................... 12 Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics.............................................................................. 13 Table 3.3: Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers........................................... 15 Table 3.4: OSCAR Interface Status Flags .........................................................
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1 CHAPTER Product Overview 1 Features and Benefits ® The multiuser, 16-port AutoView 2020/2030 switch integrates Avocent field-proven analog keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for two simultaneous users and a patented, next-generation user interface. The AutoView 2020/2030 KVM switch features front panel USB and PS/2 ports that conveniently support all major server platforms. ® On-screen management through the AutoView 2020/
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2 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide AVRIQ intelligent module AVRIQ modules allow direct KVM connectivity to servers in your AutoView switching system. Each AutoView 2020/2030 switch has 16 Avocent Rack Interface (ARI) ports for connecting AVRIQ modules. Utilizing an AVRIQ module, you can attach additional switches to expand your AutoView switching system. This flexibility allows you to add capacity as your data center grows. The built-in memory of the AVRIQ module simplifies conf
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Flash upgradable Upgrade your AVRIQ modules at any time through the network port located on your AutoView 2020/2030 switch to ensure the AutoView switching system is always running the most current version available. See Appendix A for more information. Cascading expansion The AutoView 2020/2030 switch features an Avocent Console Interface (ACI) port that allows you to cascade between two AutoView switches using only a CAT 5 cable. This extra “cascade” of
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4 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide � Use only Avocent-supplied cable to connect servers and KVM switches. Avocent warranties do not apply to damage resulting from user-supplied cable. 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 configuration. � Test AC outlets at the server and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. � Use only with grounded outle
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5 CHAPTER Installation 2 Getting Started Before installing your AutoView 2020/2030 switch, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the switch as well as other items necessary for proper installation. Supplied with the AutoView 2020/2030 switch � Power cord � One null modem serial cable � Rack mounting kit � AutoView 2020/2030 Quick Installation Guide Additional items needed (one per attached server or switch) � IAC module � AVRIQ module and UTP cabling � For
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6 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide Figure 2.1: AutoView 2020/2030 Switch Horizontal Installation Rack Mounting Your AutoView 2020/2030 Switch 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. Do not exceed your rack load rating. To ins
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Chapter 2: Installation 7 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment - - Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. - Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times. - Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the unit. Ethernet Power AutoView Switch Local Analog Cascaded AutoView User A Switch US
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8 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide To connect an AVRIQ module to each server: 1. Locate the AVRIQ modules for your AutoView 2020/2030 switch. 2. Attach the appropriately color-coded cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will connect to the switch. 3. Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your AVRIQ module and AutoView switch to the RJ-45 connector on the AVRIQ module. 4. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the de
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Chapter 2: Installation 9 To cascade multiple AutoView 2020/2030 switches: 1. Connect the cascaded AutoView 2020/2030 switch to each server as described in the previous Installing the AutoView 2020/2030 Switch section. 2. Connect the local peripherals to analog user A of the main switch as described in To connect local peripherals. 3. Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your main and cascaded AutoView switch to the RJ-45 (ACI) port on the cascaded AutoView switch
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10 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide Analog User A Analog User B AutoView 2020/2030 Main Switch ARI Ports Primary Servers AutoView 2020/2030 Switch (Cascaded) ACI Port Secondary Servers Figure 2.3: AutoView 2020/2030 Switch Configuration with a Cascaded Switch 5. Power cycle the cascaded switch to enable its local user port to recognize the AVRIQ or IAC module. 6. Repeat this process for all cascaded switches you wish to attach to your system.
