Avocent HMX Manager Guide de l'utilisateur

Installer/User GuideFor Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support590-818-501A HMX Manager

4 HMX Manager Installer/User Guide• Always test every installed segment with a cable tester. “Toning” alone is not an acceptable test.• Always

5CHAPTER2Installation and SetupInstallation OverviewRack mounting the HMX Manager applianceRack mount safety considerations• Elevated Ambient Temperat

6 HMX Manager Installer/User GuideTo connect the HMX Manager appliance:WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipme

Chapter 2: Installation and Setup 7• Define primary DNS and secondary DNS NOTE: The IP address on LAN port 1 must not change during operation

8 HMX Manager Installer/User GuideFigure 2.1: Explorer Window AreasUsing the side navigation barUse the side navigation bar to display windows

Chapter 2: Installation and Setup 9The arrows displayed in the side navigation bar indicate where sub-options are available. You can display t

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11CHAPTER3Managing UnitsAccessing the HMX Manager Appliance Web InterfaceTo access the HMX Manager appliance web interface:1. Launch a web browser.2.

12 HMX Manager Installer/User GuideThe table below lists and describes the possible values in the status field.• IP Address - The IP address of

Chapter 3: Managing Units 13 Adding units via the Add Unit WizardBefore you can manage units in the HMX Manager appliance, you must first add

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14 HMX Manager Installer/User Guide6. The Add Discovered Unit window will open. Select the discovered unit from the list, then click Next.7. Th

Chapter 3: Managing Units 156. To remove one or more managed units, select the managed units in the Units to Add list, then click Remove. The

16 HMX Manager Installer/User GuideChanging unit propertiesThe HMX Manager appliance enables you to manage the department and location properti

Chapter 3: Managing Units 17Authentication server settingsAuthentication server settings are applied only to user stations. The Authentication

18 HMX Manager Installer/User Guide• Boot - The boot software version.• FPGA - The FPGA version.Rebooting a unitTo reboot a unit:1. Click the U

Chapter 3: Managing Units 195. Select the firmware file you wish to use. Click Next. The unit reboots to apply the new settings. The Completed

20 HMX Manager Installer/User Guide• Model Number• Asset tag number• Department• Location• Primary contact details (name, telephone number)To c

Chapter 3: Managing Units 212. Click Active Sessions in the side navigation bar. The Active Media Sessions window will open. A list is display

22 HMX Manager Installer/User Guide4. Click Delete. A confirmation dialog box will appear.5. Confirm or cancel the deletion.To change the name

23CHAPTER4Managing UsersUsing the Users Tab in the Explorer WindowFrom the Users tab in the HMX Manager Explorer, you can carry out the following oper

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24 HMX Manager - Installer/User GuideAdding user accountsUsersUsers cannot log on to a user station and access a transmitter unless a User Stat

Chapter 4: Managing Users 252. Click to select the checkbox to the left of the username(s). To delete all users on the page, click the checkbo

26 HMX Manager - Installer/User Guide4. Click Save, then click Close. The updated user account overview information is displayed.Managing user

Chapter 4: Managing Users 27Internal user authentication servicesYou may set the internal authentication settings for users logging into the H

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29CHAPTER5Advanced OperationsUsing the System Tab in the Explorer WindowFrom the System tab in the HMX Manager Explorer, you can enable target compute

30 HMX Manager Installer/User Guide4. Click Backup System. The File Download dialog box appears.5. Click Save and browse to the location where

Chapter 5: Advanced Operations 31Firmware managementThe firmware files for transmitters and user stations can be added, viewed and deleted usi

32 HMX Manager Installer/User Guide3. Send the request code to Technical Support at Avocent. Technical Support will generate a reset code and s

33CHAPTER6Events and Event LogsUsing the Reports Tab in the Explorer WindowWhen an enabled, defined event occurs in the HMX Manager appliance, it is s

34 HMX Manager Installer/User GuideChanging the event log retention periodBy default, an event log is retained for seven days.NOTE: Event log i

35AppendicesAppendix A: Technical Specifications Table A.1: HMX Manager Appliance Specifications Network ConnectionNumber 2Type Ethernet, 10BaseT, 100

36 HMX Manager Installer/User GuideAppendix B: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or ope

License Information 37License InformationThis product includes various software programs that are copyrighted and released under the GNU Gene

38 HMX Manager Installer/User Guide1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program’s source code as you receive it, in any medium

License Information 39redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you

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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 aut

Installer/User GuideFor Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support590-820-501B HMX Manager

iiiTable of ContentsChapter 1: Product Overview... 1Introducti

iv HMX Manager Installer/User GuideChanging target computer properties ...

1 CHAPTER1Product OverviewIntroductionThe HMX Manager is a secure, web browser-based, centralized enterprise management solution that allows users to

2 HMX Manager Installer/User GuideNOTE: To access the HMX Manager through a firewall, you must ensure that the firewall uses the default HTTPS

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3• Do not use household extension power cords with Avocent equipment because household extension cords are not des