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Avocent AUTOVIEW 3016 - User Manual

Avocent AUTOVIEW 3016
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AUTOVIEW
®
3008/3016
Installer/User Guide

Table of Contents

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Avocent AUTOVIEW 3016 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeKVM Switch
ModelAUTOVIEW 3016
Number of Ports16
Number of Users Supported1
Form FactorRack-mountable
Rack Height1U
KVM PortUSB
InterfaceUSB

Summary

Product Overview

Features and Benefits

Details on product capabilities, including connectivity and management features.

Reduce Cable Bulk

Explains how the switch minimizes cable volume using IQ modules and UTP cabling.

Access via TCPIP Network

Describes accessing the switch remotely using a standard TCP/IP network and web browser.

Installation

Installation Overview

Provides a step-by-step procedure for setting up and installing the switch.

Setting Up Your Network

Details network configuration, including IP addressing with DHCP or static assignments.

Rack Mounting

Instructions for mounting the switch in a standard EIA rack, including safety considerations.

Hardware Connections

Guides on connecting monitors, keyboards, mice, target servers, and network cables.

Firewall Configuration

Details necessary firewall port configurations for remote access.

Verifying Connections

Describes how to check Ethernet and IQ module connections using LEDs.

Local Port Operation

Main Dialog Box Functions

Details the functions of buttons and fields within the OSCAR interface Main dialog box.

Selecting Ports and Servers

Guides on viewing, configuring, and selecting target devices via the Main dialog box.

Soft Switching

Describes the method of switching target devices using hotkey sequences.

Navigating OSCAR Interface

Provides a guide to keyboard and mouse navigation within the OSCAR interface.

Setup Dialog Box Functions

Details features available in the Setup dialog box for configuring the OSCAR interface.

Setting Keyboard Country Code

Details how to set the keyboard country code for proper Sun server emulation.

Configuring Network Settings

Explains how to configure network speed, transmission mode, and IP settings via OSCAR.

Assigning Target Device Names

Explains how to identify target devices by assigning unique names via the Names dialog box.

Commands Dialog Box Functions

Details functions for managing scans, user status, and firmware updates.

ViewingDisconnecting User Connections

Describes how to view and terminate active user sessions via the User Status dialog box.

Version Information and Firmware Upgrade

Guides on displaying firmware versions and performing firmware upgrades for the switch and IQ modules.

Web Interface Operations

AutoView Switch OBWI

Introduces the On-Board Web Interface for KVM switching and device control.

Explorer Window Overview

Describes the AutoView Explorer window layout and its functions.

Launching KVM Session

Explains how to initiate a KVM session through the OBWI's Video Viewer.

Session Sharing Options

Explains configuration options for sharing KVM sessions among users.

Managing Users

Guides on adding, modifying, deleting users, and setting access levels and passwords.

Managing Device Properties

Explains how to view and change appliance configuration parameters via the OBWI.

Session Time-out Configuration

Explains how to configure video session timeouts and preemption warnings.

EnablingConfiguring SNMP

Explains how to enable and configure SNMP for network management.

Managing Configuration Files

Guides on saving and restoring switch configuration and user database files.

Configuring LDAP

Details how to configure LDAP for directory service authentication and user management.

Installing Web Certificate

Explains how to install a web certificate for secure OBWI access.

The Video Viewer

Video Viewer Window

Describes the function and requirements of the Video Viewer for KVM sessions.

Window Features

Details the various components and elements of the Video Viewer window.

Adjusting View

Covers options for aligning cursors, refreshing the screen, and managing full-screen mode.

Adjusting Mouse Options

Covers options for cursor type, mode, scaling, alignment, and resetting mouse settings.

Keyboard Pass-through

Details how keystrokes are handled when switching between local and remote systems.

Saving the View

Guides on saving the Video Viewer display to a file or the clipboard.

Terminal Operations

Console Menu

Describes accessing and using the appliance-level configuration menu via a serial connection.

Network Configuration

Guides on setting network speed, IP addressing, netmask, and default gateway via the console.

Firmware Management

Details accessing the Flash Download selection for firmware updates.

Appliance Reset

Describes performing a soft reset of the AutoView switch.

Appendices

Appendix A: Flash Upgrades

Details the process of updating the appliance firmware using TFTP, FTP, or OBWI.

Appendix B: Serial IQ Modules

Explains the function, modes, configuration, and pinouts of serial IQ modules.

Appendix C: UTP Cabling

Discusses UTP cabling types, wiring standards, and installation/maintenance tips.

Appendix D: Technical Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the AutoView 3008/3016 switch.

Appendix E: Sun Advanced Key Emulation

Explains how to emulate Sun keyboard keys using PS/2 keyboard sequences.

Appendix F: Technical Support

Provides guidance on contacting Avocent Technical Support for issue resolution.

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