Avocent 280ES Guide de l'utilisateur

Installer/User GuideFor models: 140ES 180ES 280ES 1160ES 2160ES 4160ESOutLook ES Series

4 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideFLASH upgradableThe OutLook ES is FLASH upgradable. This allows you to update your firmware at any time throu

Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 Figure 1.2: OutLook ES Model ComparisonSafety PrecautionsTo avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when usi

6 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideRack mount safety considerations• Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the

ContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Rack Mounting your OutLook ES Unit . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2: Installation 9 Chapter 2: InstallationGetting StartedBefore installing your OutLook system, refer to the lists below to ensure that yo

10 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideCAUTION Power Considerations: Connect only to the power source specied on the unit. When multiple electrica

Chapter 2: Installation 11 Installing a 4- or 8-Port Switch (140ES, 180ES and 280ES models)The diagram below illustrates one possible configurati

12 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideTo install a 4- or 8-port switch:1. Prepare the location for the switch. See Rack Mounting your OutLook ES

Chapter 2: Installation 13 Installing a 16-Port Switch (1160ES, 2160ES and 4160ES models)The diagram below illustrates one possible configuration

INSTRUCTIONSThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

14 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideTo install a 16-port switch:1. Prepare the location for the switch. See Rack Mounting your OutLook ES Unit

Chapter 2: Installation 15 Installing a Multiple Switch SystemThe following diagram illustrates one possible cascading configuration using your O

16 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideChecklist of Steps for Adding a Secondary SwitchAt the Primary Switch At the Secondary Switch 1. Sele

Chapter 2: Installation 17 9. If a secondary switch was previously used as a primary switch, reset OSCAR settings by doing the following:a. At

18 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuidePowering up the OutLook Switch SystemThe switch must be powered up before the attached servers since the swi

ContentsViewing and Selecting Ports and Servers . . . . . . . . . . . 21OSCAR Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Settin

Chapter 3: Basic Operations 21 Chapter 3: Basic OperationsViewing and Selecting Ports and ServersUse the Main dialog box to select, control and c

22 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideSelecting ServersUse the Main dialog box to select servers. When you select a server, the OutLook switch rec

Chapter 3: Basic Operations 23 OSCAR Navigation Basics Use the following keystrokes to navigate though OSCAR.This Keystroke Does ThisPrint Scree

OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideAvocent, the Avocent logo and “The Power of Being There” are trademarks of Avocent Corporation. OSCAR is a regis

24 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideSetting up OSCARYou can configure your OutLook system from the Setup dialog box. Use the Scan, Menu, Flag, S

Chapter 3: Basic Operations 25 Assigning Server NamesUse the Names dialog box to identify servers by a unique name that makes sense to you and re

26 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideChanging the Display BehaviorUse the Menu dialog box to change the server display order, set the Delay Time

Chapter 3: Basic Operations 27 Preemptive to have the OutLook allow any user to select any server at any time; a request from another user discon

28 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideTo remove a server from the scan list:1. In the Scan dialog box, click the server to be removed.2. Press D

Chapter 3: Basic Operations 29 Controlling the Status FlagThe status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or port number of the selec

30 OutLook ES Series Installer/User Guide5. To position the status ag on the desktop:a. Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag scr

Chapter 3: Basic Operations 31 Passwords can be up to 12 characters long and are case sensitive. Legal characters are: A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and (space).

32 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideTo enable the screen saver mode with no password protection:1. If your station is password protected, perfo

Chapter 3: Basic Operations 33 Figure 3.9: Broadcast Dialog BoxNOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all serve

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

34 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideTo turn broadcasting on or off:From the Commands menu, click to enable or disable the Broadcast Active check

Chapter 3: Basic Operations 35 Displaying Version InformationUse the Version dialog box to display the version number of the firmware as well as

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ContentsAssigning Device Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Accessing OSCAR at a Secondary Switch . . . . . . . . . . 40Scan

Chapter 4: Advanced Operations 39 Chapter 4: Advanced OperationsAssigning Device TypesUse the Devices dialog box to assign device types to either

40 OutLook ES Series Installer/User Guide3. Choose one from the following:• No Device: If no switch or server is attached and you want to delete it

Chapter 4: Advanced Operations 41 Scan Mode BehaviorFull Connection User has keyboard and mouse control.Watch Connection User sees video only;

42 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideBroadcasting to Cascaded ConfigurationsBroadcasting to a cascaded configuration requires special considerati

Chapter 4: Advanced Operations 43 4. From the Commands menu, click the Broadcast Active checkbox to activate the broadcast mode for the primary s

Table of ContentsChapter 1: Product OverviewOutLook ES Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .

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ContentsAppendix A: FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Appendix

Appendices 47 AppendicesAppendix A: FLASH UpgradesOutLook Firmware Upgrade Instructions You can update the firmware of your OutLook switch by usi

48 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideAppendix B: Technical SpecificationsProduct SpecicationsDimensionsModel 140ES, 180ES, 280ES, 1160ES, 2160E

Appendices 49 Appendix C: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encou

50 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideAppendix D: Connecting the 280ES DC SwitchUse only #18 AWG stranded wire UL 1007 or UL 1015. The maximum len

Appendices 51 Appendix E: TroubleshootingVIDEONo OSCAR or video at server Check for loose video cable connection or bad video cable. Conrm De

52 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideKEYBOARDConsole keyboard is not working or cannot start OSCAR Ensure that Delay Time is off. Click Setup -

Appendices 53 STATUS SYMBOLSNo or shows next to server number or name Check for loose keyboard cable connection between server and s

54 OutLook ES Series Installer/User GuideFIRMWARE UPDATESFirmware does not download Check for loose cable connections. Replace serial cable. Chec

Appendices 55

LIMITED WARRANTY Avocent Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects in materials and wor

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Contents1Product OverviewOutLook ES Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Chapter 1: Product OverviewOutLook ES Features and BenefitsAvocent’s family of OutLook switches allows you to contr