Avocent AutoView 2020 User Manual

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1CHAPTER1Product OverviewFeatures and BenefitsThe multiuser, 16-port AutoView® 2020/2030 switch integrates Avocent field-proven analog keyboard, video

2 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideAVRIQ intelligent moduleAVRIQ modules allow direct KVM connectivity to servers in your AutoView switch

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3Flash upgradableUpgrade your AVRIQ modules at any time through the network port located on your AutoView 2020/203

4 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide• Use only Avocent-supplied cable to connect servers and KVM switches. Avocent warranties do not apply

5CHAPTER2InstallationGetting StartedBefore installing your AutoView 2020/2030 switch, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that sh

6 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideFigure 2.1: AutoView 2020/2030 Switch Horizontal InstallationRack Mounting Your AutoView 2020/2030 Swi

Chapter 2: Installation 7CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment - - Do not disable the power cord groundin

8 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideTo connect an AVRIQ module to each server:1. Locate the AVRIQ modules for your AutoView 2020/2030 swit

Chapter 2: Installation 9To cascade multiple AutoView 2020/2030 switches:1. Connect the cascaded AutoView 2020/2030 switch to each server as d

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10 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideFigure 2.3: AutoView 2020/2030 Switch Configuration with a Cascaded Switch 5. Power cycle the cascade

11CHAPTER3OperationsViewing and Selecting Ports and ServersUse the OSCAR interface Main dialog box to view, configure and control servers in the AutoV

12 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideViewing the status of your switch The status of the servers in your system is indicated in the right

Chapter 3: Operations 13-or-If the display order of your server list is by name or EID number (Name or EID button is depressed), type the firs

14 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideConnecting local virtual mediaConnecting virtual media directly to the AutoView 2030 switch via a USB

Chapter 3: Operations 15For example, virtual media enables you to connect a USB thumb drive to the USB port on the AutoView switch and access

16 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideTo access the Setup menu:1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box dis

Chapter 3: Operations 17Assigning server namesUse the Names dialog box to identify individual servers by name rather than by port number. The

18 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide2. Click Setup - Devices. The Devices dialog box displays.Figure 3.3: Devices Dialog BoxWhen the Auto

Chapter 3: Operations 19NOTE: Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Devices dialog box.Changing

AutoView® 2020/2030Installer/User GuideAvocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, AutoView, OSCAR and From Desktop to Data Center are regist

20 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideTo set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface:1. Type in the number of seconds (0 to 9) to delay

Chapter 3: Operations 21To access the Flag dialog box:1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box will appear.2.

22 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guidebox allows you to select a different keyboard country code. Figure 3.7: Keyboard Dialog BoxTo change

Chapter 3: Operations 232. Type the new password in the New text box and press Enter. Passwords must contain both alpha and numeric characters

24 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide-or-If your console is password protected, see the previous procedure, then go to step 2.2. Select En

Chapter 3: Operations 25Figure 3.8: Version Dialog Box3. Click the AVRIQ button to view individual AVRIQ module version information. The AVRIQ

26 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide3. Click Upgrade. A Warning dialog box displays. Clicking OK will open the Upgrade Process dialog box

Chapter 3: Operations 27-or-Click the Clear button to remove all servers from the scan list.2. Click OK.To start the Scan mode:1. If the OSCAR

28 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide2. Click Commands- Display Config. The Display Configuration dialog box displays and lists your syste

Chapter 3: Operations 29To run diagnostices:1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.2. Clic

USA NotificationWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s au

30 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide2. Click Commands - Run Diagnostics. A warning message displays indicating that all users will be dis

Chapter 3: Operations 315. Click OK to enable the broadcast. Click X or press Escape to cancel and return to the Com-mands dialog box.6. If br

32 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideTo enable local port sharing:1. Click Share Enable.2. Type the number of seconds for a sharing time-o

33AppendicesAppendix A: Flash UpgradesUpgrading the AutoView 2020/2030 switchThe AutoView 2020/2030 switch Flash upgrade feature allows you to update

34 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User Guide10. Type the name of the Flash file and press Enter.11. Confirm the TFTP download by typing y or yes

Appendices 352. Click Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box displays.3. Click AVRIQ to view individual AVRIQ module version inf

36 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideAppendix B: Technical SpecificationsTable B.1: Product SpecificationsAutoView 2020/2030 Switch Produc

Appendices 37AutoView 2020/2030 Switch Product SpecificationsAC-input current rating 0.5 AAC-input cable 18 AWG three-wire cable, with a thre

38 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideAppendix C: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installatio

39IndexAARI port 11AutoView 2000 switchcascading 1, 8features 1installing bracket 6rack loading 6supplied with 5AVRIQ module 1connecting to server 8up

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40 AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideSsafety precautions 3Scan dialog box 26scanning system 26screen saverturning off 24server status 12se

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590-495-501AFor Technical Support: Avocent Corporation4991 Corporate DriveHuntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USATel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +1 256 430 4031A

iv AutoView 2020/2030 Installer/User GuideBroadcasting to Servers...

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viiList of TablesTable 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols.....................12Table