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Page 2 - magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.; POWER OFF; prior to making any other connections to the equipment.

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...

Page 5 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Product Overview; Appendix C: Unshielded Twisted Pair

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rac...

Page 7 - Contents; Product Overview

Contents Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 Product Overview

Page 9 - Features and Benefits

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits The Avocent AutoView ® 1000R and 2000R model switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers. This solution delivers secure digital access and flexible serve...

Page 10 - Access via network connection; from a PC running AVWorks; Point and click control with AVWorks software; point of access for your entire system. From here, you can manage the

4 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide The AVRIQ-SRL (serial) module is a DCE device that provides the primary interface between a serial device and the AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance. It provides VT100 terminal emulation, break suppression and port history in a convenient module form...

Page 11 - Safety Precautions; please observe the following precautions:

Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 Figure 1.2: Example AutoView 2000R Configuration 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 ...

Page 12 - Rack mount safety considerations; UTP cables

6 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R 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 temperat...

Page 13 - Installation

Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rack Mounting Your AutoView 1000R/2000R . . . 10 Installing the AutoView 1000R/2000R . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adding Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2 Installation

Page 15 - Chapter 2: Installation; Getting Started; Additional items needed

Chapter 2: Installation 9 Chapter 2: Installation The AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance requires that the AVWorks software be installed prior to use. AVWorks software allows you to view and control a server attached to the AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance, configure and maintain the system and prevent un...

Page 16 - cage nuts or clip nuts.

10 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Setting up your network The AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the appliances and the computers running AVWorks software. The AutoView appliance supports both BootP (a subset of DHCP) and static IP addressing. ...

Page 17 - successfully install your appliance.

Chapter 2: Installation 11 Installing the AutoView 1000R/2000R Figure 2.2 illustrates one possible configuration for your AutoView 1000R/ 2000R appliance. Follow the detailed set of procedures following Figure 2.2 to successfully install your appliance. 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 LAN Net...

Page 18 - Enter; key to

12 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide CAUTION : To reduce the risk of elec tric 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 into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily ...

Page 19 - Once this is completed, type a; To adjust the mouse acceleration:; to mouse acceleration must be made. Use the default Microsoft; For Microsoft Windows NT; Set Acceleration to None for mouse sync.

Chapter 2: Installation 13 2. Select option 1 from the Network Confi guration menu to set your network speed. When possible, you should set your connection manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature. Once you enter your selection, you will be returned to the Network Confi guration menu. ...

Page 21 - Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the appropriate AVRIQ; Adding a legacy KVM switch; ARI port will accommodate up to 24 servers.; Legacy Switch Support

Chapter 2: Installation 15 5. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the appropriate AVRIQ module for the server you want to connect to the appliance. 6. Repeat steps 4-5 for all servers you wish to attach. Up to eight servers may be attached to the AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance through theAVR...

Page 22 - Adding Servers

16 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide To add a legacy KVM switch: 1. Mount the legacy switch into your rack cabinet. Locate a length of CAT 5 cabling to connect your appliance to the AVRIQ for your legacy switch. 2. Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ-45 connector on the A...

Page 23 - Local Port Operation

Contents Controlling Your System at the Local Port . . . . . . 19 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers . . . . . . . . 19 Navigating OSCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Configuring OSCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Assigning Server or Serial Device Na...

Page 25 - Chapter 3: Local Port Operation; Controlling Your System at the Local Port; your system and select computers.; Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers; connected to legacy switches.; To access the Main dialog box:; Press; Print Screen; to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 19 Chapter 3: Local Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Local Port The AutoView 1000R/2000R includes a local port on the back of the appliance that allows you to connect a monitor and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for direct local access. The appliance uses OSCA...

Page 26 - Viewing the status of your appliance; Main dialog box. The following table describes the status symbols.; OSCAR Status Symbols; Selecting servers; the port number and press; the EID number to establish it as unique and press

20 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Viewing the status of your appliance The status of the servers in your system is indicated in the right columns of the Main dialog box. The following table describes the status symbols. OSCAR Status Symbols Symbol Description (green circle) Serv...

Page 27 - To select the previous server:; Soft switching; To confi gure servers for soft switching:; Navigating OSCAR; OSCAR Navigation Basics

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 21 To select the previous server: Press Print Screen and then Backspace . This key combination toggles you between the previous and current connections. To disengage the user from a server: Press Print Screen and then Alt+Ø . This leaves the user in a free state, with...

Page 28 - Configuring OSCAR; to manage routine tasks for your servers from the OSCAR menu.

22 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide OSCAR Navigation Basics (continued) This Keystroke Does This Escape Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous one. If the Main dialog box is displayed, pressing Escape closes OSCAR and displays a status fl ...

Page 29 - Setup Features to Confi gure OSCAR; To access the Setup menu:; Assigning Server or Serial Device Names; AVRIQ. Names are stored in the AVRIQ, so even if you move the module/

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 23 Setup Features to Confi gure OSCAR Feature Purpose Menu Change the server listing between numerically by port or EID number and alphabetically by name Change the Screen Delay Time before OSCAR displays after pressing Print Screen Flag Change display, timing, color ...

Page 30 - To access the Names dialog box:; If OSCAR is not open, press; To assign names to servers or serial devices:; OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. Your selection

24 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide To access the Names dialog box: 1. If OSCAR is not open, press Print Screen . The Main dialog box will appear. 2. Click Setup - Names. The Names dialog box appears. Figure 3.3: Names Dialog Box NOTE: If new AVRIQ modules are discovered by the Au...

Page 31 - Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes.; Escape; to exit the dialog box without saving changes.; Assigning Device Types; To access the Devices dialog box:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25 5. Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes. -or-Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes. NOTE : If an AVRIQ has not been assigned a name, a combination of the EID and port is used as the default name. Assigning Device Typ...

Page 32 - To assign a device type:; In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number.; Changing the Display Behavior; To access the Menu dialog box:

26 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide To assign a device type: 1. In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number. 2. Click Modify. The Device Modify dialog box appears. Figure 3.6: Device Modify Dialog Box 3. Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click O...

Page 33 - To choose the default display order of servers:; press; will instantly launch OSCAR with no delay.; Controlling the Status Flag; the flag color, opacity, display time and location on the desktop.; OSCAR Status Flags; To access the Flag dialog box:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 27 To choose the default display order of servers: 1. Select Name to display servers alphabetically by name.-or-Select EID to display servers numerically by EID number.-or-Select Port to display servers numerically by port number. 2. Click OK. To set a Screen Delay Ti...

Page 34 - To determine how the status fl ag is displayed:; fl ag for only fi ve seconds after switching.

28 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Figure 3.8: Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status fl ag is displayed: 1. Select Name or EID to determine what information will be displayed. 2. Select Displayed to show the fl ag all the time or select Timed to display the fl ag for only f...

Page 35 - Broadcasting to Servers; To access the Broadcast dialog box:; To broadcast to selected servers:; Up

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 29 Broadcasting to Servers The local user can simultaneously control multiple servers in a system, to ensure that all selected servers receive identical input. You can choose to broadcast keystrokes and/or mouse movements independently. NOTE : You can broadcast to as ...

Page 36 - To turn broadcasting off:; Using Scan Mode; To add servers to the scan list:

30 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide 4. Click the Broadcast Enable checkbox to activate broadcasting. 5. From the user station, type the information and/or perform the mouse movements you want to broadcast. To turn broadcasting off: From the Commands dialog box, clear the Broadcast...

Page 37 - To remove a server from the scan list:; To cancel scan mode:; Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 31 To remove a server from the scan list: 1. In the Scan dialog box, deselect the checkbox next to the server to be removed.-or-Double-click on the server’s name or port.-or-Click the Clear button to remove all servers from the scan list. 2. Click OK. To start the sca...

Page 38 - Setting Console Security; To access the Security dialog box:; To set or change the password:; Single-click and press; the new password in the New text box and press; In the Repeat box, type the password again and press; OK to change your password, and then close the dialog box.; To password protect your console:; Set your password as described in the previous procedure.

32 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Setting Console Security OSCAR enables you to set security on your local port console. You can establish a screen saver mode that engages after your console remains unused for a specified Inactivity Time. Once engaged, your console will remain l...

Page 39 - Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10; To log in to your console:; OK to eliminate your password.; To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 33 3. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1-99) to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature. 4. For Mode, select Energy if your monitor is E N ERGY S TAR ® compliant; otherwise select Screen. CAUTION : Monitor damage can re...

Page 40 - To exit the screen saver mode:; Setting the Keyboard Country Code

34 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide CAUTION : Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with E NERGY S TAR ® . 5. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box. 6. ...

Page 41 - keyboard and special considerations for Japanese and Korean Sun; To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:; . The Main dialog box; Managing Server Tasks Using OSCAR; You can manage your AutoView 1000R/2000R system from the Commands; Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 35 See Appendix E for information on emulating certain Sun keys using a PS/2 keyboard and special considerations for Japanese and Korean Sun USB keyboards. NOTE : Only local users can view or change keyboard country code settings. To set the keyboard country code for ...

Page 42 - Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections; field will display Free.; To view current user connections:; Commands - User Status. The User Status dialog box appears.; Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers (continued); To access the Commands menu:

36 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Figure 3.15: Commands Dialog Box Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections You can view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog box. The username (U) will always be displayed; however, you can display either the server name or EID n...

Page 43 - To disconnect a user:; to exit the dialog box without disconnecting a user.; Running System Diagnostics

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 37 Figure 3.16: User Status Dialog Box To disconnect a user: 1. If OSCAR is not open, press Print Screen . The Main dialog box will appear. 2. Click Commands - User Status. The User Status dialog box appears. 3. Click the letter corresponding to the user to disconnect...

Page 44 - disconnected. Click OK to confirm and begin the test.; Diagnostic Test Details; To run diagnostic tests:; Commands - Run Diagnostics. A warning message appears; to exit the dialog box without running a

38 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide receive a warning indicating that all users (remote and local) will be disconnected. Click OK to confirm and begin the test. The Diagnostics dialog box appears. The top section of the dialog box displays the hardware tests. The bottom portion di...

Page 45 - when the last test’s symbol displays.; Resetting Your PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 39 Figure 3.18: Diagnostics Dialog Box 5. As each test is fi nished, a pass or fail symbol appears. The test is complete when the last test’s symbol displays. 6. (Optional) If you have any Offl ine AVRIQ modules, you can click the Clear button to remove them from the ...

Page 46 - To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values:; Commands - Reset PS/2. A message box displays requesting that you; Displaying Version Information; To display version information:; Commands - Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears. The

40 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide NOTE : This function is for Microsoft Windows - based computers only. Resetting the PS /2 on a computer running any other operating system may require that you reboot that computer. To reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values: 1. If OSCAR is not...

Page 47 - information. The AVRIQ Selection dialog box appears.; X to close the AVRIQ Version dialog box.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 41 Figure 3.21: Digital Version Dialog Box 4. Click AVRIQ (see Figure 3.20) to view individual AVRIQ version information. The AVRIQ Selection dialog box appears. Figure 3.22: AVRIQ Selection Dialog Box 5. Select an AVRIQ to view and click the Version button. The AVRIQ...

Page 49 - Terminal Operations

Contents Configuring the Terminal Applications Menu . . . 45 4 Terminal Operations

Page 51 - Chapter 4: Terminal Operations; commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal; Configuring the Terminal Applications Menu; To access the Terminal Applications menu:; Press any key to access the main menu.; Network Configuration; This menu option contains the FLASH Download command. The FLASH

Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 45 Chapter 4: Terminal Operations Each individual AutoView 1000R/2000R may be configured at the appliance level through the configuration port on the back of the appliance. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software....

Page 52 - Enable Debug Messages; To activate security:; To change the password:; Restore Factory Defaults

46 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Enable Debug Messages This menu option allows you to configure the AutoView 1000R/2000R to display messages regarding the status of the AutoView 1000R/2000R. Once you select the level of detail to receive, the AutoView 1000R/2000R will begin to ...

Page 53 - Appendix C: Unshielded Twisted Pair; Appendices

Contents Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Appendix B: Using AVRIQ-SRL Modules . . . . . . . 53 Appendix C: Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Appendix D: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 60 Appendix E:...

Page 55 - Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades; server will appear normally when the FLASH update is completed.; To upload a new FLASH fi le:; that is also connected to the PC being used as the TFTP server.

Appendices 49 Appendices Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades The AVRIQ is unavailable while an upgrade is in progress. When an upgrade is initiated, any current connection to the server via the AVRIQ will be terminated. If you are using AVWorks software, a server experiencing an AVRIQ firmware update may not...

Page 56 - Upgrading the AVRIQ firmware; To simultaneously upgrade multiple AVRIQs:

50 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide d. Select TCP/IP protocol. e. Select Properties and note the IP address. 6. Assign the IP address in the AutoView 1000R/2000R, if needed: a. In the HyperTerminal window, type 1 to select Network Confi guration. b. Note the AutoView 1000R/2000R I...

Page 57 - Select one or more types of modules to upgrade. Click Upgrade.; To upgrade AVRIQ fi rmware individually:; The Main dialog box will appear.

Appendices 51 Figure A.1: AVRIQ Status Dialog Box 3. Select one or more types of modules to upgrade. Click Upgrade. NOTE: If your AVRIQ modules are already upgraded to the latest version of fi rmware, the Upgrade button will not appear in the AVRIQ Status dialog box. Figure A.2: AVRIQ Upgrade Dialog...

Page 58 - Select an AVRIQ to upgrade and click the Version button. The AVRIQ

52 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Figure A.6: AVRIQ Load Dialog Box 6. Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the AVRIQ Status dialog box. NOTE : During an upgrade, the AVRIQ status indicator in the Main dialog box will be yellow. The selected AVRIQ module is unavailable...

Page 59 - AVRIQ-SRL module modes

Appendices 53 Appendix B: Using AVRIQ-SRL Modules The AVRIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100- capable devices to be viewed from the AutoView 1000R/2000R local port or by using the AVWorks software. The actual serial data is not accessed, but is merely displayed. All serial...

Page 60 - ØØ; Ctrl

54 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide • AVR/CD Mode - This option allows you to control how the AutoView 1000R/2000R and CD lines operate. Available options are Always on and Toggle. When in Toggle mode, AutoView 1000R/2000R and CD lines are turned off for one-half second and then t...

Page 61 - Creating an AVRIQ-SRL macro; and a

Appendices 55 • History Key Sequence - This option allows you to defi ne the key combina-tion that enables History mode. The default key sequence is Ctrl-F9 . • Clear History Key Sequence - This option allows you to defi ne the key combination that clears the history buffer while in History mode. Th...

Page 62 - Using History mode

56 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to confi gure additional macros. 6. When fi nished, press Enter to return to the previous screen. Using History mode History mode allows you to examine the contents of the history buffer, which contains the events that ha...

Page 63 - provided for your reference.

Appendices 57 AVRIQ-SRL pinouts The following table lists the pinouts for the AVRIQ-SRL module and is provided for your reference. AVRIQ-SRL Pinouts DB9-F Host Signal Signal Flow SRLSignal Pin Name/Description Name/Description 1 DCD - Data Carrier Detect Out of SRL DTR - Data Terminal Ready 2 RXD - ...

Page 64 - UTP copper cabling; Wiring standards; ter mi nat ed UTP cable: EIA/TIA 568A and B. These standards apply to

58 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Appendix C: Unshielded Twisted Pair(UTP) Cabling The following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of con nec tion media. The performance of an AutoView1000R/2000R system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or p...

Page 65 - Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips; reviewed prior to installing or maintaining your cables:

Appendices 59 AutoView 1000R/2000R Wiring Standards (continued) Pin EIA/TIA 568A EIA/TIA 568B 7 white/brown white/brown 8 brown brown Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips The following is a list of important safety considerations that should be reviewed prior to installing or maintainin...

Page 66 - Appendix D: Technical Specifications

60 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Appendix D: Technical Specifications AutoView 1000R/2000R Product Specifi cations Server Ports Number 16 Types AVRIQ-PS/2, AVRIQ-USB, AVRIQ-VSN (Sun VGA),AVRIQ-WSN (Sun 13W3) and AVRIQ-SRL modules Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal ...

Page 68 - Appendix E: Sun Advanced Key Emulation; mode and use these keys, press and hold; Scroll Lock; key. The Scroll Lock LED blinks. Use the indicated key in the; Sun Key Emulation; and press; Scroll

62 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Appendix E: Sun Advanced Key Emulation Certain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emulated by key press sequences on a PS/2 keyboard. To enable Advanced Sun Key Emulation mode and use these keys, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and...

Page 70 - Appendix F: Technical Support; develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service:

64 AutoView 1000R/ AutoView 2000R Installer/User Guide Appendix F: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible servi...

Page 72 - For Technical Support:

590-258-002D For Technical Support: Avocent Corporation4991 Corporate DriveHuntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USATel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +1 256 430 4031 Avocent International Ltd.Avocent House, Shannon Free ZoneShannon, County Clare, IrelandTel: +353 61 715 292Fax: +353 61 471 871 Avocent Asia Pacifi ...