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OutLook ES Series
Installer/User Guide
For models: 140ES 180ES 280ES 1160ES 2160ES 4160ES
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INSTRUCTIONS The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 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 electri
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OutLook ES Series Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo and “The Power of Being There” are trademarks of Avocent Corporation. OSCAR is a registered trade- mark of Apex Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. © 2001 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.
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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 genera
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview OutLook ES Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rack Mounting your OutLook ES Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing a 4- or 8-Port Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing a 16-Port Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Product Overview 1 Contents OutLook ES Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Chapter 1: Product Overview OutLook ES Features and Benefits Avocent’s family of OutLook switches allows you to control up to 256 computers from one keyboard, monitor and mouse. OutLook switches are available in single or multiuser versions and are easily customized to fit your particular network and operating system needs. The OutLook switch system consists of the user station (your monitor, keyboard and mouse), the switch unit and the attached servers. You
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4 OutLook ES Series Installer/User Guide FLASH upgradable The OutLook ES is FLASH upgradable. This allows you to update your firmware at any time through a simple serial connection to ensure that your OutLook system is always running the most current version available. Built-in scanning capabilities A built-in scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or scan, connected computers without intervention. When keyboard activity is detected, scanning is suspended until all activity st
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 Figure 1.2: OutLook ES Model Comparison 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. • Use only Avocent-supplied cable to connect computers and KVM switches. Avocent warranties do not apply to damage resulting from user-supplied cable. To avoid potentially f
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6 OutLook ES Series Installer/User Guide 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 rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit. • Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. • Mechanical Loading: Mo
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Installation 2 Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rack Mounting your OutLook ES Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing a 4- or 8-Port Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing a 16-Port Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing a Multiple Switch System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Powering up the OutLook Switch System . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Chapter 2: Installation 9 Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started Before installing your OutLook system, refer to the lists below to ensure that you have all the items that shipped with the OutLook as well as all other items necessary for proper installation. Supplied with the OutLook Your OutLook switch package contains the following items: • OutLook ES unit • Local country power cord • OutLook ES Installer/User Guide • OutLook Quick Install • Download Instructions Optional items • 19 inc
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10 OutLook ES Series Installer/User Guide CAUTION Power Considerations: Connect only to the power source specified on the unit. When multiple electrical components are installed in a rack, assure the total component power ratings do not exceed circuit capabilities. Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock hazards. To install the switch mounting bracket: 1. Line up the holes in the “long side” of the kit’s side brackets with the screw holes in the switch. 2. With a
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Chapter 2: Installation 11 Installing a 4- or 8-Port Switch (140ES, 180ES and 280ES models) The diagram below illustrates one possible configuration for your 4- or 8-port switch. Follow the step-by-step instructions to properly install your new OutLook switch. Figure 2.2: 8-Port Installation Example WARNING: 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
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12 OutLook ES Series Installer/User Guide To install a 4- or 8-port switch: 1. Prepare the location for the switch. See Rack Mounting your OutLook ES Unit in this chapter if you are rack mounting the unit. 2. Select cables with appropriate connectors and length. (See Appendix B for cable specifications.) NOTE: Cable length affects video quality as well as keyboard and mouse data timing. The maximum cable length is determined in part by the computer and peripherals used. Not all systems will
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Chapter 2: Installation 13 Installing a 16-Port Switch (1160ES, 2160ES and 4160ES models) The diagram below illustrates one possible configuration for your 16-port switch. Follow the step-by-step instructions to properly install your new OutLook switch. Figure 2.3: 16-Port Installation Example WARNING: 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 i
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14 OutLook ES Series Installer/User Guide To install a 16-port switch: 1. Prepare the location for the switch. See Rack Mounting your OutLook ES Unit in this chapter if you are rack mounting the unit. 2. Select cables with appropriate connectors and length. (See Appendix B for specifications.) All 16-port switches require one high density 50-pin for every two computer cable sets of keyboard, video and mouse connectors. 3. Connect the high-density cable to the appropriate port on the back of
