Avocent Integrated LCD KVM Switch Installation and maintenance instructions

590-698-501B

For Technical Support:

www.avocent.com/support

Installer/User Guide

Integrated LCD KVM Switch

Integrated LCD

KVM Switch

Installer/User Guide

Avocent, the Avocent logo and The Power of Being There are registered

trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affliates. All other marks are

the property of their respective owners.

Instructions

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

Dangerous Voltage

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Power On

This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the on position.

Power Off

This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the off position.

Protective Grounding Terminal

This symbol indicates a terminal which must be connected to earth ground

prior to making any other connections to the equipment.

iii

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Installation...............................................................1

Introduction.............................................................................................1

Getting Started ........................................................................................1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Rack Mounting Your Integrated LCD KVM Switch................................3

Accessing and using the OSD menus (LCD monitor)......................5

Accessing and using the OSD menus (KVM switch)........................6

Upgrading firmware ........................................................................8

Daisy-chaining your Integrated LCD KVM Switch .........................9

Appendices .............................................................................. 11

Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide ....................................................11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

iv Integrated LCD KVM Switch Installer/User Guide

CHAPTER

Installation

Introduction

Supporting both USB and PS/2 interfaces, an Integrated LCD KVM

Switch can control up to 16 servers, depending on the model (8-port and

16-port models are available). Built-in keyboard, video and mouse

(KVM) peripherals not only save valuable cabinet space, but also enable

direct channel selection via on-screen display (OSD) or keyboard

hotkeys. The16-port Integrated LCD KVM Switch can daisy-chain up

to 256 servers, while the 8-port model can daisy-chain 248 servers.

Time-out and password protection offer secure access to the Integrated

LCD KVM Switch, while the hot-plug feature allows for uninterrupted

switching and usage.

Getting Started

Before installing your Integrated LCD KVM Switch, refer to the

following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the

appliance, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.

Supplied with the Integrated LCD KVM Switch

• Integrated LCD KVM Switch

• Rack mount kit

• Eight KVM cables

• Power cable

• Daisy-chain cable

• Upgrade cable

• Ground terminator

2Integrated LCD KVM Switch Installer/User Guide

Installation

If you are installing your Integrated LCD KVM Switch to a PS/2

interface, you must turn off all servers before connecting your appliance

to a server for proper installation. USB interfaces do not need to be

turned off before installation.

NOTE: Linux users may experience mouse failure if hot-plugging directly to the

Integrated LCD KVM Switch. If your mouse becomes locked, use the mouse reset

hotkeys (see

Appendix A

) to reset your mouse, or turn the Linux server off before

connecting it to the Integrated LCD KVM Switch.

To install the Integrated LCD KVM Switch:

1. Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the back of the switch

and the other end into an appropriate power source.

2. Connect your servers to an available port on the rear of your

Integrated LCD KVM Switch using the appropriate cable.

3. Turn on all connected servers. Keyboard and mouse recognition is

now activated and your Integrated LCD KVM Switch is ready for

operation. Figure 1.1 shows a basic configuration for the 16-port

Integrated LCD KVM Switch.

Figure 1.1: Basic 16-Port Integrated LCD KVM Switch Server Configuration

Table 1.1: Description of Figure 1.1

Number Description

1USB Ports

2Daisy-chain Ports

3Power

4Server

Chapter 1: Installation 3

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

- Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at

all times.

- Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power cord from either the

electrical outlet or the unit.

Rack Mounting Your Integrated LCD KVM Switch

Your Integrated LCD KVM Switch may be rack mounted using brackets.

Before installing the switch, stabilize the rack in a permanent location.

Be sure to rack your Integrated LCD KVM Switch in an area of the

cabinet that will allow you to utilize the LCD monitor, keyboard and

mouse funtions.

CAUTION: Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in

shelf or rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury.

Do not exceed your rack load rating.

To mount the Integrated LCD KVM Switch:

1. Loosen the four rear screws of each mounting bracket without

completely removing the screws. You will have to extend the

bracket to access two of the screws on the bracket.

NOTE: Mounting brackets are labeled with an “L” for the left-side bracket and an

“R” for the right-side bracket.

2. Using the M4 screws provided, connect both left and right brackets

to the cabinet frame. After securing the brackets to the cabinet,

tighten the four rear screws loosened in step 1.

Figure 1.2: Installing the Integrated LCD KVM Switch to a Cabinet

3. Align the rear of the Integrated LCD KVM Switch with attached

brackets and slide the unit into the front of the cabinet.

4Integrated LCD KVM Switch Installer/User Guide

NOTE: Avocent recommends having two people assist each other while rack

mounting this unit.

4. Using the Integrated LCD KVM Switch keys, unlock the unit and

pull the rail lock switches located on the side of the unit. Guide the

Integrated LCD KVM Switch into the cabinet.

5. Using the flat screws provided, attach both the left and right

brackets to the Integrated LCD KVM Switch to secure the unit.

Figure 1.3: Utilizing the Rail Lock Switch

NOTE: To attach the long support brackets (for cabinet mounts more than 33

inches long), you must remove the factory installed rear brackets and replace with

the long brackets provided. Adjust the long brackets to fit the cabinet and use two

of the previously removed screws to tighten. Repeat steps 1-5 of the mounting

procedure to secure the unit.

After installation, reference the following table which lists the functions

of the LCD monitor push-buttons.

Table 1.2: Monitor Push-button Functions

Controls Description

Soft turn your Integrated LCD KVM Switch

on or off.

Auto Auto-synchronizes and scales down display

to factory presets.

Rail Lock

Switch

Table of contents

Languages:

Other Avocent Switch manuals

Avocent

Avocent DSR Series DSR1021 User manual

Avocent

Avocent AutoView 200 Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent DSR SWITCH - Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent SwitchView SC540 User manual

Avocent

Avocent AutoView 2000 Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent SwitchView SC380 User manual

Avocent

Avocent AutoView 1515 User manual

Avocent

Avocent DSR DSR800 Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent AutoView 1000R Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent AutoView 1400 Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent DSR SWITCH - Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent AMX Switch Series Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent AutoView AutoView 3200 Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent DSR Series DSR4030 User manual

Avocent

Avocent DSR Series DSR2010 User manual

Avocent

Avocent SwitchView SwitchView IP User manual

Avocent

Avocent DSR Series DSR1021 Manual

Avocent

Avocent AutoView 1400 User manual

Avocent

Avocent DSR Series DSR1021 Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent PS/2 IP User manual

Avocent

Avocent switchview 100 User manual

Avocent

Avocent SwitchView SC420 User manual

Avocent

Avocent DSR SWITCH - Installation and maintenance instructions

Avocent

Avocent DSR Series DSR1020 User manual

Popular Switch manuals by other brands

URC

URC Total Control MFS-8 installation manual

Azbil

Azbil HPQ-D11 user manual

Sony

Sony DFS-900M operating instructions

SICK

SICK i17S operating instructions

F&F

F&F SZR-277 quick start guide

Shure

Shure UAMS/BK user guide

Dräger

Dräger X-zone Switch Off Instructions for use

Asco

Asco Joucomatic 349 Series manual

BT Mini Hub user guide

D-Link

D-Link DES-1226G manual

Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls FS80-C installation instructions

Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent 7450 ESS-12 Configuration guide

MicroNet

MicroNet SP1200A user manual

Ruijie

Ruijie RG-PF2920 Series Hardware installation and reference guide

Altinex

Altinex DA1914SX user guide

MiLAN

MiLAN MIL-SM2401M user guide

RJM

RJM MASTERMIND PBC/6X user manual

Atlas

Atlas MMK-KVM8 owner's manual