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viii AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 4.2: User Setup Menu (Administrator Only)...
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1CHAPTER1Product OverviewFeatures and BenefitsThe AutoView® 1415/1515/2015 switches integrate Avocent field-proven analog keyboard, video and mouse (K
2 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideTwo-User Share ModeThe AutoView 1415/1515/2015 switches feature a Share Mode function that
Chapter 1: Product Overview 3Cascading expansionEach AutoView switch supports up to 16 directly attached servers and can conveniently scale to
4 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 1.1: Example of an AutoView Switch ConfigurationSafety PrecautionsTo avoid potentia
Chapter 1: Product Overview 5• Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup Uninterruptible Power Supp
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7CHAPTER2InstallationGetting StartedBefore installing your AutoView switch, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with
USA NotificationWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s au
8 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 2.1: AutoView Switch Horizontal InstallationCAUTION: Rack Loading - Overloading or
Chapter 2: Installation 9CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment - - Do not disable the power cord grounding
10 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideTo connect a server using an AVRIQ module:1. Locate the AVRIQ modules for your AutoView s
Chapter 2: Installation 11In this configuration, the local port OSCAR interface is disabled in switches cascaded below the main AutoView switc
12 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 2.3: AutoView 2015 Switch Configuration with a Cascaded Switch Adding Legacy Swit
Chapter 2: Installation 13Figure 2.4: AutoView 2015 Switch Configuration with Legacy KVM Switches Local Analog User AAutoView 2015 SwitchAVRI
14 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 2.5: AutoView Switch Configuration with AutoView 1415/1515/2015 SwitchesNOTE: The
Chapter 2: Installation 15To add a legacy KVM switch:1. Mount the primary KVM switch into your rack cabinet. 2. Connect one end of a CAT 5 cab
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17CHAPTER3Basic OperationsControlling Your System at the Analog PortsThe AutoView switch features one or two analog port sets on the back of the switc
AutoView® Switch1415/1515/2015Installer/User GuideAvocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, AutoView, OutLook and OSCAR are registered trad
18 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideNOTE: You can also press the Control key twice, the Alt key twice or the Shift key twice
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 19To select the previous server:Press Print Screen and then Backspace. This key combination toggles you between th
20 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideThis Keystroke Does ThisF1Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box.EscapeCloses t
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 21Configuring OSCAR Interface MenusYou can configure your AutoView switch from the Setup menu within the OSCAR int
22 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.2: Setup Dialog Box (User)Figure 3.3: Setup Dialog Box (Admin)NOTE: Figure 3.3 d
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 23Figure 3.4: Names Dialog BoxNOTE: If the server list changes, the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as th
24 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideNOTE: If an AVRIQ module has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default nam
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 25Figure 3.7: Device Modify Dialog Box3. Choose the number of ports supported by your cascaded switch and click OK
26 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideTo choose the default display order of servers:1. Select Name to display servers alphabet
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 27Figure 3.9: Keyboard BoxTo change the keyboard country code:1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface.
InstructionsThis symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatur
28 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide3. Select your desired language.4. Click OK for changes to take effect.Figure 3.11: Langu
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 29Figure 3.12: Flag Dialog BoxTo determine how the status flag is displayed:1. Select Name or EID to determine wha
30 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideOnce engaged, your console will remain locked until you press any key or move the mouse.
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 313. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1 to 99) to delay activation of password protection and
32 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide4. Choose Energy if your monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant; otherwise select Screen.CAUTIO
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 33To turn off the screen saver:1. In the Security dialog box, clear Enable Screen Saver.2. Click OK.To immediately
34 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.16: Target Selection Dialog Box (Admin)4. Select an AVRIQ or IAC module to view
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 35Figure 3.18: Firmware Warning Dialog BoxTo decommission an AVRIQ module:Decommissioning an AVRIQ module restores
36 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideTo add servers to the scan list:1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 37Figure 3.20: Commands Dialog BoxNOTE: Figure 3.17 shows the Commands screen for the administrator and local user
38 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideNOTE: AVRIQ or IAC modules may appear to be offline while being upgraded.Figure 3.21: Dia
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 39Figure 3.22: Diagnostics Warning Dialog Box3. Click OK to begin diagnostics.-or-Click X or press Escape to exit
40 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.23: Broadcast Dialog BoxNOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 41Figure 3.24: Broadcast Enable Confirm/Deny Dialog Box5. Click OK to enable the broadcast. Click X or press Escap
42 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 3.25: Switch Dialog Box3. Select either Preemptive or Cooperative as your Switch M
43CHAPTER4Advanced OperationsUsing Administrator PrivilegesThe AutoView 1415/1515/2015 switches allow up to four users and one administrator to log in
44 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideFigure 4.2: User Setup Menu (Administrator Only)User Setup menu functions (administrator
Chapter 4: Advanced Operations 45Figure 4.3: User Edit Menu (Administrator Only)The Username field displays default names that can be edited b
46 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideThe Clear All button allows the administrator to clear access to all ports for a given us
47AppendicesAppendix A: Flash UpgradesUpgrading the AutoView switchYou can upgrade the firmware of your AutoView switch by using a special update util
48 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide• In the selected COM port Advanced Port settings, verify that the FIFO buffers are selec
Appendices 49Figure A.2: AVRIQ Upgrade Dialog Box
50 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix B: Technical SpecificationsTable B.1: Product SpecificationsAutoView Switch Pro
Appendices 51AutoView Switch Product SpecificationsAC-input voltage rating100 to 240 VAC AutosensingAC-input current rating 0.5 AAC-input cab
52 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix C: Sun Advanced Key EmulationCertain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard
Appendices 53For example: For Stop + A, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock, then F1 + A.These key combinations will work wit
54 AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User GuideAppendix D: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any
USA NotificationWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s au
590-644-501CFor Technical Support: Avocent Corporation4991 Corporate DriveHuntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USATel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +1 256 430 4031A
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viiList of FiguresFigure 1.1: Example of an AutoView Switch Configuration ................4Figure 2.1:
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