Avocent HMX User Manual

iii
Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................1
HMX system features..................................................................................................................1
Transmitter features ...................................................................................................................3
User station features...................................................................................................................3
User station modes .....................................................................................................................5
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Installation ..................................................................................................... 9
Installing the HMX 1050 User Station ..............................................................................................9
Needed to install the HMX 1050 user station.............................................................................9
Needed for non-standard installations .......................................................................................9
Mounting option .........................................................................................................................9
Installation options ..........................................................................................................................10
Point-to-point installation ........................................................................................................10
Connecting power.....................................................................................................................14
Networked installation..............................................................................................................14
Installing the HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Stations .................................................................17
Needed to install the HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station....................................................17
Needed for non-standard installations (HMX 2050 user station only) ....................................17
Mounting option...............................................................................................................................17
Installation options ..........................................................................................................................17
Connecting power.....................................................................................................................20
Networked installation..............................................................................................................21
Chapter 3: Operations ................................................................................................... 25
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................25
LED identification ....................................................................................................................25
Accessing the System .......................................................................................................................26
OSD functions..................................................................................................................................26
Displaying system information using the OSD.........................................................................26
Configuring networking parameters using the OSD ................................................................29
Setting the OSD timeout............................................................................................................29
Setting the Auto Logout timeout ...............................................................................................3
0
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Avocent HMX Specifications

General

Type	KVM extender
Resolution Support	Up to 1920x1200
USB Support	Yes
Distance	Up to 100 meters
Video Interface	DVI
Audio	Yes
Power Supply	External
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C