Avocent SWITCHVIEW OSD - User Manual download pdf (Page 1)

LAN

OSCAR GUI provides

system configuration

and server selection

Local analogue

connection

AutoView 2000R

PS/2, Sun or USB

servers connected

to AutoView 2000R

Remote IP

connection

TCP/IP

AVOCENT KVM SOLUTIONS

Proximity and quantity of servers or PCs, and the number

of users accessing them are the key factors in determining

which KVM solution is best for your data centre, server

room or office.

SMALL OFFICE AND DESKTOP

The SwitchView

range is aimed at home and small office users

and enables you to control multiple PCs from a single keyboard,

monitor and mouse. SwitchView IC controls 2 PCs and features

integrated cables. SwitchView PC enables you to comfortably

access up to 4 PCs with a high level of video resolution.

SwitchView USB also provides access to 4PCs, and in addition

provides sharing of USB devices such as cameras, printers and

scanners. For more advanced requirements, SwitchView OSD

controls up to 8 PCs with on screen display, and SwitchView MP

supports PS/2, USB and Sun platforms.

The diagram shows

two remote users

accessing a rack

over IP via the

AutoView 2000R

The diagram shows

16 users accessing

64 servers in the

data centre via the

AMX5010

AMX5010 Switch

64 Servers

UTP Cables

AMIQ

Interface

Cable

16 Users

AMX5100

User Station

MANAGING MULTIPLE SERVERS

AND NETWORK DEVICES

Avocent provides KVM server management solutions that

improve IT administrator productivity, while increasing

server and data centre manageability and security.

WHAT IS KVM SWITCHING?

Because it connects directly to the

keyboard, video and mouse ports on the

target server, a KVM switch provides

you with powerful BIOS-level control of

multiple servers from a single console.

(Keyboard, monitor and mouse)

KVM FEATURES

• No software or hardware added to the server or target device

• Available at all times from BIOS level upwards

• True motherboard level access

• Supports multi-platform operating systems (PS/2, Sun, USB)

• Provides access for multiple users

• Local and remote access to servers and network devices

BENEFITS OF KVM TECHNOLOGY

• Reduced hardware requirements. As KVM switches

reduce the number of keyboards, monitors and mice required,

this not only lowers the hardware costs associated with

operating multiple racks of servers, but it also frees up valuable

physical space and reduces heat and electrical requirements

• Improved access. KVM switches enable you to access

all your servers and devices from a central location, inside the

data centre or from anywhere over IP

• Provide "out of band" access to servers. Because they

provide a direct connection to the keyboard, video and mouse

ports, KVM switches enable BIOS level access independent of

the server or corporate network. You can continue to manage

servers, even if the network is down

• Management efficiencies and reduced costs. By

providing centralised access to ITinfrastructures, KVM

technology enables you centralise expertise, increase

response times, and reduce cost and time of travelling to

the server room

• Increased data centre security. KVM technology enables

you to maintain your servers in a secure environment, but at

the same time have full access to those servers. KVM switches

also provides additional security such as password control and

detailed logging of user access to servers

MULTI-RACK DATA CENTRES

As the number of servers and users increase within the data

centre, issues such as management of multiple racks, cable

management and expansion become important. The IT manager

must also consider integration of the KVM system into the

existing UTP cable infrastructure, ease of system re-configuration

and administration of users.

The Avocent AMX

Series provides unrivalled analogue

multi-user, multi-rack server access within the datacentre.

The AMX automatically compensates for any type of UTPcable.

And enables full non-blocked access to servers. It also features

simple installation and expansion via the AMIQ CAT 5

cable connector.

The AMWorks

administration tool provides advanced

KVM system administration tools including customised user

profiles, multi-level security and full user activity log files.

The AMX solution is ideal for environments where users and

systems reside within a centralised location, and it's full bandwidth,

optimal quality video is suitable where users are working full-time on

computers. If remote maintenance level access to the data centre is

required, users have the option to

install Avocent's SwitchView

for access over IPto any KVM switch.

SMALL TO MID-SIZED DATA CENTRES

The Avocent rack mountable AutoView

series provides complete

access to rack-based servers. The AutoView

200 and 400 series

provide local and extended (150 metres) access for up to 24

multi-platform servers. The AutoView

2000 allows two local users

to access up to 16 servers via CAT 5 cable. It also features the

AVRIQ CAT 5 module that retains unique server names for simpler

re-configuration.

The AutoView

1000R and 2000R add the power of remote

access over IP to the AutoView series, and feature end to end

CAT 5 cabling. The AutoView 1000R and 2000R also feature

multi-level security with DES, 3DES and 128bit encryption, and

advanced administration tools for setting permissions and

access rights.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - WHAT IS KVM SWITCHING?

LANOSCAR GUI providessystem configurationand server selectionLocal analogueconnectionAutoView 2000RPS/2, Sun or USBservers connectedto AutoView 2000RR

Page 2 - Managing multiple servers

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