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TM
Emerge ECMS2000U
Digital Workstation Extender
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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ΤΜ Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Digital Workstation Extender Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo and Emerge are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2006 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-704-501A
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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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iv TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Figures .................................................................................................................vi List of Tables................................................................................................................. viii Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1 Features and Benefits .......................................................................
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v Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender Installer/User Guide Appendix A: Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 41 Appendix B: Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................. 46 Appendix C: Technical Support....................................................................................................... 47 Appendix D: Troubleshooting.....
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vi LIST OF FIGURES List of Figures Figure 1.1: Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender - Basic System................................................1 Figure 2.1: Point-to-point Installation ..............................................................................................6 Figure 2.2: Computer Access Node...................................................................................................8 Figure 2.3: User Access Node and Computer Access Node Installation ..................
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List of Figures vii Figure 3.28: Transmitter Console Settings Menu ...........................................................................39 Figure 3.29: Transmitter Audio Performance Menu....................................................................... 39 Figure 3.30: Receiver Console Settings Menu ................................................................................ 40 Figure 3.31: Receiver Audio Performance Menu....................................................
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viii LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 2.1: Supported Video Resolutions and Refresh Rates .............................................................7 Table 2.2: Default network settings................................................................................................. 10 Table 3.1: RJ-45 Connector LEDs ..................................................................................................13 Table A.1: User Access Node Product Specifications ........................
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ix Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender Installer/User Guide
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1 CHAPTER Product Overview 1 Features and Benefits TM The Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender provides users with a full computer desktop experience from anywhere on the corporate TCP/IP network, while maintaining the computers securely housed in a corporate data center. This desktop experience includes access for the desktop user to keyboard, mouse, video and audio devices. The Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender consists of: � The Computer Access Node that connects externally to the remote comp
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2 Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender Installer/User Guide Computer Access Node The Computer Access Node connects externally to the video, audio and USB ports of the remote computer. The Computer Access Node is attached directly to the remote computer and draws its power directly from two USB ports on the remote computer. This removes the need for additional power supply connections at the rack. NOTE: If the remote computer cannot supply the required power or if two USB connections are n
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 �Solaris � MacOS The default keyboard drivers for these operating systems are fully supported by the Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender. Flexible installation The Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender provides you with the following flexible installation options: � The User Access Node can be desk mounted or mounted on the back of a monitor � Installation requires no new drivers or software � Standard UTP cabling makes installation simple and keeps costs low S
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4 Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender Installer/User Guide USB support The Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender is compatible with the USB 2.0 standard. The User Access Node provides four USB 2.0 compliant ports that can be used to access USB keyboards, mice and USB hubs. Hot-plugging of USB devices is supported. NOTE: A hub cannot be used to expand the number of USB ports available. Audio The Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender supports CD-quality stereo from the remote computer to periphe
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5 CHAPTER Installation 2 Getting Started TM Before installing your Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender, refer to the list below to ensure that you have all the items necessary for installation. Needed to install the Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender � User Access Node � Computer Access Node � External power supply for the User Access Node � IEC power cord � Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender Quick Installation Guide � UTP cable (not supplied) � Three-wire serial cable or null modem cable (not supp
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6 Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender Installer/User Guide � Mounting to the rear of a flat-panel monitor via a mounting plate accessory NOTE: Mounting accessories are ordered separately. Contact Avocent for more information. Installation Options CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, disconnect the power from the User Access Node by unplugging the power supply from the electrical outlet. CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equi
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Chapter 2: Installation 7 To connect the Computer Access Node: Before connecting the Computer Access Node to the remote computer, ensure that the resolution and the refresh rate of the remote computer are supported by the Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender system. Set the screen resolution and refresh rate of the remote computer according to Table A.1. Unsupported settings will cause blank video at the receiver. NOTE: For new information on supported resolutions and refresh rates see w
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8 Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender Installer/User Guide . USB Video Line out Mic Figure 2.2: Computer Access Node To connect the User Access Node: 1. Connect your keyboard, monitor, mouse and other peripherals cables to the appropriately labeled ports on the back of the User Access Node. 2. Connect the UTP cable to the RJ-45 port on the back of the User Access Node. 3. Power up the User Access Node. A connection will be automatically established with the remote computer. NOTE: VGA moni
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Chapter 2: Installation 9 Microphone User Access Node Speakers External Power Serial Supply PS/2 Local Peripherals Remote attached via USB PC Computer Access Node Figure 2.3: User Access Node and Computer Access Node Installation Connecting Power The User Access Node features an external power supply. A DC power jack is located on the rear of the User Access Node. NOTE: Use only the power supply provided by Avocent. To connect power to the User Access Node: 1. Plug the external powe
