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Avocent AutoView 1415 User Manual

Avocent AutoView 1415
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Installer/User Guide
For models: 1415, 1515 and 2015
AutoView
®
Switch

Table of Contents

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Avocent AutoView 1415 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAvocent
ModelAutoView 1415
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Features and Benefits

Details the key features of the AutoView series of KVM switches, including KVM technology and user access.

Safety Precautions

Lists important safety measures to prevent potential video/keyboard issues and electric shock hazards.

AVRIQ Intelligent Module Capabilities

Details the AVRIQ module's benefits, functionality, and support for various server platforms.

Multiplatform and User Access Features

Explains support for PS/2, Sun, USB, and serial server environments and two-user mode.

OSCAR Graphical User Interface

Describes the OSCAR interface for system configuration, server selection, and operation modes.

Security and Flash Upgradability

Covers password protection, screen savers, and firmware upgradability of the switch.

System Expansion and Integration

Explains cascading switches, local user accounts, and integrated access cables.

Chapter 2: Installation

Getting Started with Installation

Lists required items and initial setup steps for the AutoView switch installation process.

Rack Mounting and Physical Installation

Provides instructions for mounting the switch in a rack cabinet and connecting power.

Installing the AutoView Switch

Details the process of connecting power and installing the appliance into the system.

Connecting Servers and Users

Details connecting servers via AVRIQ/IAC modules and local peripherals.

Expanding the System

Explains cascading switches and adding legacy KVM units.

Adding Legacy Switches

Lists compatible legacy KVM switches for integration into the system.

CHAPTER 3 Basic Operations

Analog Port Control and Server Selection

Guides on controlling the system via analog ports and selecting servers using OSCAR.

Navigating and Configuring OSCAR Interface

Explains interface navigation, menus, and setting server names and types.

Display Behavior and Keyboard Settings

Details changing server display order, OSCAR launch keys, and keyboard country code.

Language Selection and Status Flag Control

Guides on choosing OSD language and configuring the status flag display.

Console Security and Version Information

Details setting console security, screen savers, and displaying firmware versions.

Scanning Your System and Diagnostics

Explains how to use Scan Mode and run system diagnostics for integrity checks.

Broadcasting to Servers and Switch Modes

Explains simultaneous server control via broadcast and switch mode selection.

CHAPTER 4 Advanced Operations

Administrator Privileges and User Management

Describes administrator roles, user setup, access control, and deletion.

User Setup and Editing Functions

Explains administrator functions for user setup, editing names, and passwords.

User Access Control Management

Describes administrator's role in managing user access to KVM ports.

User Account Deletion

Details how administrators can delete user accounts and reset them to default.

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Firmware Upgrades

Explains the process for upgrading AutoView switch and AVRIQ module firmware.

Upgrading AVRIQ Module Firmware

Explains upgrading AVRIQ modules individually or simultaneously.

Appendix B: Technical Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the AutoView switch product.

Appendix C: Sun Key Emulation

Details key emulation for Sun keyboards with PS/2 interface.

Appendix D: Technical Support

Provides contact information and steps for resolving issues.

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