Avocent 1500 - Manual

AutoView 2000 Switch
Server 1
Analog User A
Servers 2-16
Analog User B
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2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Turning on the servers and switches
While the components can be turned on in any order,
we recommend turning on the servers first and then
all other switches.
For additional information
For further information, please refer to the AutoView
1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide included with
the switch. Check http://www.avocent.com for the latest
software and firmware updates.
Connecting power to the AutoView switch
Turn off all computers that will be attached to your
AutoView switch. Plug the supplied power cord into the
AutoView switch power socket on the rear of the unit.
Plug the other end into an appropriate AC power source.
Connecting the analog ports
Plug your VGA monitor, keyboard and PS/2 mouse
cables into analog user port sets A and/or B located on
the rear of the AutoView switch.
Connecting an AVRIQ module or Integrated
Access Cable (IAC) module to the AutoView switch
Choose an available port, labeled 1-8 or 1-16, located
on the rear of the AutoView switch. For an AVRIQ module,
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To connect the AutoView
switch hardware:
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Turn off your systems and
attach the appropriate
power cord.
Connect an AVRIQ or
IAC module to one of the
available ports.
Plug in the keyboard,
monitor and mouse
cables for your analog
station connections.
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Connect servers or
switches with servers
to an AVRIQ module
(shown below) or an
IAC module.
Turn on the servers,
switches and the
AutoView switch.
To configure the AutoView switch
The following instructions will allow you
to set up your AutoView switching
system easily.
Should you require assistance, please
consult your installer/user guide.
AVRIQ Modules or IACs
PS/2, USB, Sun and serial
AVRIQ modules are
available. PS/2 and USB
IAC modules are available.
Configuration Port
for updating firmware
Quick Installation Guide
AutoView ® Switch
For models: 1400, 1500 or 2000
plug one end of a CAT 5 cable (up to 32.8 feet or 10 meters),
into anumbered port and plug the other end into the RJ-45
connector on the AVRIQ module. For an IAC module, plug
the CAT 5 connector into a numbered port.
Connecting a server to an AVRIQ or IAC module
Plug the AVRIQ or IAC module keyboard, monitor and
mouse connectors into the appropriate ports on the back
of either a server or a compatible switch. Repeat this
procedure for all servers that are to be connected to the
AutoView switch.
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