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AutoView Switch
Installer/User Guide
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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 Switch 1415/1515/2015 Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, AutoView, OutLook and OSCAR are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-644-501C
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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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v TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents List of Figures ................................................................................................................ vii List of Tables................................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1 Features and Benefits .....................................................
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vi AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide Changing Your Switch Mode ........................................................................................................... 41 Chapter 4: Advanced Operations ................................................................................. 43 Using Administrator Privileges ....................................................................................................... 43 Appendices.....................................
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vii LIST OF FIGURES List of Figures Figure 1.1: Example of an AutoView Switch Configuration .............................................................4 Figure 2.1: AutoView Switch Horizontal Installation ......................................................................8 Figure 2.2: Basic AutoView Switch Configuration ..........................................................................9 Figure 2.3: AutoView 2015 Switch Configuration with a Cascaded Switch .......................
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viii AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 4.2: User Setup Menu (Administrator Only)........................................................................ 44 Figure 4.3: User Edit Menu (Administrator Only).......................................................................... 45 Figure 4.4: User Access Menu (Administrator Only)......................................................................45 Figure A.1: AVRIQ Status Dialog Box .............................
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ix LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 2.1: Legacy Switch Support ................................................................................................... 12 Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols ................................................................................... 18 Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics............................................................................. 19 Table 3.3: Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers.........
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1 CHAPTER Product Overview 1 Features and Benefits ® The AutoView 1415/1515/2015 switches integrate Avocent field-proven analog keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for two simultaneous users, USB support and a patented, easy-to-use interface. This AutoView series of KVM switches conveniently supports all major server platforms and features powerful on-screen management for easy system configuration and server selection. The Au
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2 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide Two-User Share Mode The AutoView 1415/1515/2015 switches feature a Share Mode function that allows two users to gain access to a primary server. The user configurable time-out feature allows you to determine the amount of time (up to 600 seconds) for the target to remain idle before the other user can take control of the target. OSCAR graphical user interface AutoView switches use the OSCAR interface, which features intuitive menu
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Cascading expansion Each AutoView switch supports up to 16 directly attached servers and can conveniently scale to support more. You can expand your system using cascadable Avocent products such as other ® AutoView or OutLook switches. This extra “cascade” of units allows you to attach up to 256 servers in one system. See Chapter 2 for more information. Local user accounts The AutoView 1415/1515/2015 switches enable an administrator to configure up to fou
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4 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide AutoView Switch (Cascaded) Legacy Switch Rack of Servers (Cascaded) AVRIQ or IAC Module Critical Server Analog Connection AutoView Switch (Main) Analog Connection Figure 1.1: Example of an AutoView Switch Configuration Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products: � Ιf the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computers and monitors are on the same phase. For best result
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 � Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), power the computer, the monitor and the AutoView switch off the supply. NOTE: The AC inlet is the main disconnect. Rack mount safety considerations � Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed the rate
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7 CHAPTER Installation 2 Getting Started Before installing your AutoView switch, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the AutoView switch, as well as other items necessary for proper installation. Supplied with the AutoView switch � Power cord � One null modem serial cable � Rack mounting kit � AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Installer/User Guide � AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Quick Installation Guide Additional items needed One IAC or AVRIQ module and CAT 5 cabling p
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8 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide Figure 2.1: AutoView Switch Horizontal Installation CAUTION: Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury. Do not exceed your rack load rating. To install the 1U switch mounting bracket: 1. Remove the first two screws on each side of the switch. 2. Line up the holes in the “long side” of the kit’s side brackets with the screw holes
