Avocent AMX 5000 AMX5000 AMX5000 Guide de l'utilisateur

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89IndexAAMIQ modulesee IQ moduleAMIQDM modulesee IQ moduleAMIQ-SRL modulesee IQ moduleAMWorks softwareabout 1, 3configuring 22Flash upgrading 24instal

90 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guideabout 2Administrator settings 47user settings 46User tab 28Auto User Login 50BBroadcast environmentsAM

Index 91audio and serial emulation 46connecting 16keyboard country layout 53LEDs 25switching system configuration 9AMIQ-SRL moduleabout 5confi

92 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide? tab 29about 3, 27Admin tab 28Command Line 54Console tab 28delete user 39lockdown settings 50target f

Index 93SNMPsee Simple Network Management ProtocolTTarget devicesconnecting to 29connecting to the switch 12definition of 3Maintain mode 29Pri

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

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ixList of TablesTable 3.1: Available Keyboard Layouts on the AMX User Station ...42Table 3.2: Available

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1CHAPTER1Product OverviewThe Avocent AMX® switch is a KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switch that allows users to access multiple system servers or se

2 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideAdvanced video compensationThe AMX user stations and IQ modules provide advanced video compensation tha

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3OSCAR graphical user interfaceWith the OSCAR graphical user interface, you can use your keyboard or mouse to sele

4 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideComponent OverviewAn AMX switching system typically consists of four main components:• One or more AMX

Chapter 1: Product Overview 5The AMX switchThe AMX switch provides the framework for the AMX switching system and is available in a variety of

6 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideSafety PrecautionsTo avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products:• If th

7CHAPTER2InstallationAMX Switching Systems AMX switching systems consist of an AMX switch or switches, user stations, target devices, IQ modules and p

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8 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideFigure 2.1 illustrates one possible switching system configuration using AMIQ and AMIQ-SRL modules.Fig

Chapter 2: Installation 9Figure 2.2 illustrates another possible switching system configuration using AMIQDM modules, specialized IQ modules w

10 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideRack Mounting an AMX SwitchA rack mounting kit is supplied with each AMX switch. You may either place

Network PortUser PortsServer Ports Chapter 2: Installation 11Figure 2.4: Example of an AMX Switch Back Panel (AMX5020 Switch Shown)CAUTION: To

12 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide• If all AMX switches in your installation are part of the same AMX switching system config-uration, l

AMX Switch (AMX5000 Switch Shown)Target DevicesTarget DeviceAMIQ Module(PS/2 Shown)UTP CableServer Ports Chapter 2: Installation 13Figure 2.5:

14 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideConnecting Users to the AMX Switching SystemOnce all target devices are attached, add users by attachi

Chapter 2: Installation 15in Figure 2.6 and Sun ports (not shown) are labeled. If an appropriate port is available, the keyboard or mouse type

16 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideTo connect a local server to the AMX switch:1. Choose an appropriate IQ module and insert the connecto

Chapter 2: Installation 174. Power up the target device. When the server has completely powered up, proceed to the next step.5. Attach one end

AMX® Switch SeriesInstaller/User GuideAvocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, AMX, AMWorks, OSCAR, AutoView, DSR, OutLook, SwitchView and

18 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideFigure 2.8 illustrates one possible blocking configuration in an AMX switching system. In this example

Chapter 2: Installation 19Figure 2.9 illustrates a cascaded AMX switching system with a combination of blocking and non-blocking configuration

20 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideAlthough a blocking configuration limits user access, it can provide access to additional target devic

Chapter 2: Installation 21Installing AMWorks SoftwareOnce all users, target devices and switches have been attached and connected to the LAN,

22 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide2. When synchronization has completed, close your version of the AMWorks software.3. Place the install

Chapter 2: Installation 23have access to Deko, Chyron CG and other machines used for delivery of live content. Editing suites have access to A

24 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideTo connect an nVision router to the AMX switching system:1. Using a UTP cable, connect the Pri-Control

User Port LEDsServer Port LEDsLAN and Power LEDs Chapter 2: Installation 25Figure 2.11: AMX Switch LEDs (AMX5000 Switch Shown)• Server port L

26 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideBack panel LEDsThe back panel of the AMX user station has two LEDs mounted on each RJ-45 port. AABA: A

27CHAPTER3OperationsOSCAR Interface OverviewUse the intuitive OSCAR graphical user interface to configure the switching system and select target devic

InstructionsThis symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatur

28 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideChanging the OSCAR hotkey sequenceYou can set the hotkey sequence used to launch the OSCAR interface f

Chapter 3: Operations 29?The ? tab provides access to the OSCAR interface help and displays the software version and name of the user station.

30 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideTo select a target device:1. Press Ctrl+Ctrl to launch the OSCAR interface.2. Click the Target tab.3.

Chapter 3: Operations 317. Click the Change button. The Change Hotkey screen displays.Figure 3.3: Change Hotkey Screen8. If the selected hotke

32 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideFigure 3.4: Configure Screen3. Select Quick Switch. 4. To save changes, click Apply. To exit the OSCAR

Chapter 3: Operations 33Setting a target flagAfter a connection is made to a target device, a target flag will appear briefly on screen and di

34 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guidef. To set a hotkey – Select a hotkey from the Hotkey drop-down list. If the target flag is displayed,

Chapter 3: Operations 35Figure 3.8: Information Screen 6. To return to the Device Admin screen, click Close. To exit the OSCAR interface, clic

36 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideOnce scanning is initiated, the AMX switch will cycle through the selected target devices in alphabeti

Chapter 3: Operations 37UsersThe AMX switching system can be configured to support up to 128 users. Each user is identified by a unique name a

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38 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide3. Enter your current password.4. Enter your new password and verify it in the fields provided. Your p

Chapter 3: Operations 39Figure 3.13: Add User Screen5. Enter the name of the user in the User name field.6. Enter the user’s password and conf

40 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide4. Select the user you wish to edit. Click the Edit User button. The Edit User screen displays.Figure

Chapter 3: Operations 41To change a user’s access rights to multiple target devices, press and hold the Ctrl key while you individually select

42 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideConfiguring Keyboard SettingsYou can use keyboard layouts from multiple countries and regions in the A

Chapter 3: Operations 43Figure 3.17: Configure Screen3. Select a keyboard layout from the Layout drop-down menu.4. To save changes, click Appl

44 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideKeyboard typeIf you connected a PS/2, USB or Sun keyboard to the user station, you will not have to ch

Chapter 3: Operations 45-or-Click Cancel to exit the OSCAR interface without saving changes5. If you connected a Pinnacle FAK keyboard, comple

46 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideUsing the Power/Sleep keyTable 3.4 shows the Power/Sleep key on USB servers for Sun and PS/2 keyboards

Chapter 3: Operations 47Figure 3.19: Audio/Serial Screen (User Tab)3. Click the checkboxes to enable or disable speakers, microphone or serial

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48 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideFigure 3.20: Audio/Serial Screen (Admin Tab)NOTE: The first time this screen is accessed, the Audio ou

Chapter 3: Operations 49Figure 3.21: Information Screen6. Click Close to return to the Device Admin screen.7. Click Cancel or X to exit the OS

50 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideLocking user station settingsThe Administrator may lock specific settings for each user station. Lockd

Chapter 3: Operations 51User station inactivity settingsUse the Screen Saver, Logout and Inactivity Time options to control the behavior of yo

52 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideNOTE: The Device Admin screen will display only the devices that are currently attached to the switchi

Chapter 3: Operations 53• SUN Single-Port • USB Single-Port• PS/2 Dual-Port• SUN Dual-Port•USB Dual-Port• Serial Single-Port• MDM target devic

54 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideFigure 3.27: Edit Device Screen (Seamless Configuration)6. In the MDM Switch area, select the number o

Chapter 3: Operations 55Accessing the Command LineTable 4.3 provides a list of hotkey sequences used to activate the Command Line. The default

56 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideTo reset the keyboard and mouse:1. Press the default Command Line hotkey sequence to display the Comma

Chapter 3: Operations 57If you are currently connected to a target device, the offset values will be immediately applied to the video signal.6

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58 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideIf you are currently connected to a target device, the deskew values will be immediately applied to th

Chapter 3: Operations 592. Type enable persistent mode and press Enter to store the UID and connection type of a target device.- or -Type disa

60 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideForce connect and force disconnect commandsThe force connect and force disconnect commands contain two

Chapter 3: Operations 61Serial parametersOnce Serial Force mode is enabled, the serial port parameters are set to:• 9600 baud• 8 data bits• no

62 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideFrom the attached serial device, send an fdc ‘[TargetUserStationName]’ command to the host user statio

63CHAPTER4Terminal OperationsAccessing the Terminal MenuYou can configure an AMX switch at the unit level through the Terminal port. All terminal comm

64 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideSystem ManagementThe AMX switch uses IP to communicate with the AMWorks software and synchronize all A

Chapter 4: Terminal Operations 65SNMP ConfigurationThe SNMP Configuration option on the Terminal Applications menu enables you to specify the

66 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideManaging AMX switch objects with SNMPUsing SNMP, you can monitor and manage MIB (Management Informatio

67AppendicesAppendix A: Technical SpecificationsTable A.1: AMX5000 Switch Specifications Server PortsNumber 32Connectors RJ-45 AMX switch interconnect

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Table A.2: AMX5010 Switch Specifications Server PortsNumber 64Connectors RJ-45 AMX switch interconnectUser PortsNumber 16Connectors RJ-45 AMX switch i

Table A.3: AMX5020 Switch Specifications Server PortsNumber 42Connectors RJ-45 AMX switch interconnectUser PortsNumber 4Connectors RJ-45 AMX switch in

Table A.4: AMX5030 Switch Specifications Server PortsNumber 16Connectors RJ-45 AMX switch interconnectUser PortsNumber 4Connectors RJ-45 AMX switch in

Table A.5: AMX5100, AMX5110 or AMX5120 User Station Specifications Server PortsNumber AMX5100 user station: 1; AMX5110 and AMX5120 user station: 2Conn

Table A.6: AMX5130 User Station Specifications Server PortsNumber 2Connectors RJ-45 AMX switch interconnectUser PortsNumber PS/2: 2; VGA video: 1; USB

Table A.7: AMX5111 and AMX5121 User Station Specifications Server PortsNumber 2Connectors RJ-45 AMX switch interconnectUser PortsNumber PS/2: 2; VGA v

Table A.8: AMIQ Module Specifications Server PortsNumber1Type AMIQ-PS2 module, AMIQ-USB module, AMIQ-VSN moduleConnector • AMIQ-PS2 module: 6-pin mini

Table A.9: AMIQDM Module Specifications Server PortsNumber1Type AMIQDM-PS2 module, AMIQDM-USB module, AMIQDM-VSN moduleConnector • AMIQDM-PS2 module:

Table A.10: AMIQ-SRL Module Specifications Server PortsNumber1Type DCEConnector9-pin D-sub femaleUser PortsNumber 1ConnectorsRJ-45 AMX switch intercon

Appendices 77Appendix B: Using AMIQ-SRL ModulesThe AMIQ-SRL module is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100-capable devices to be vie

viiList of FiguresFigure 1.1: Typical AMX Switching System Configuration ...4Figure 2.1: A

78 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide• Background: This option changes the screen’s background color. The currently-selected color displays

Appendices 794. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to modify additional values.5. Press Enter to save your changes and exit the Configuration Screen.- or -

80 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide2. Press each key to perform the action described in the following tableTable B.1: History Mode Contro

Appendices 81Language supportThe AMIQ-SRL module is designed to operate correctly with all of the keyboard layouts that are selectable on the

82 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideAppendix C: OSCAR Interface Edit Device Screen SettingsTable C.1: AutoView KVM Switch Edit Device Scre

Table C.4: AV2000R, AV1000R, AV2000 or DSR Switch Edit Device Screen SettingsTarget AV2000R, AV1000R, AV2000 or DSR switchPortsAV2000R, AV1000R, AV200

Table C.7: IBM C2T Edit Device Screen Settings Target IBM C2T Ports up to 32Hotkey NumLock–NumLock Table C.8: KVM Switch Edit Device Screen SettingsT

Appendices 85Appendix D: TroubleshootingOne or two colors are missing on a server or a user station• Check the VGA connection between the use

86 AMX Switch Series Installer/User GuideThe console port on the AMX switch has locked up• Check the terminal emulation software settings to en

Appendices 87Appendix E: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you en