Avocent 3100, 3200, 3050 User Manual

AutoView

®

3050/3100/3200

Installer/User Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

List of Figures ................................................................................................................ vii

List of Tables................................................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product Overview.................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ......................... 1

Features and Benefits ........................................................................................................................1

Reduce cable bulk.......................................................................................................................1

Access the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch via a standard TCP/IP network.........................2

Chapter 2: Installation ...................................... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ......................... 3

AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Connectivity...................................................... ..... .....................3

Installation Overview.........................................................................................................................3

Getting started......................................... ...... ........................................................ .....................5

Setting up your network..............................................................................................................5

Rack Mounting an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch ......................................................................6

Rack mounting safety considerations.........................................................................................6

Connecting the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Hardware ..........................................................7

Configuring the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch...........................................................................8

Setting up the built-in web server...............................................................................................8

Connecting to the OBWI through a firewall...............................................................................9

Verifying the Connections................................................................................................................10

AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch............................................................................................10

IQ and serial IQ modules .........................................................................................................10

Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices ..................................................................................11

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Chapter 3: Local Port Operation................................................................................... 13

Basic Operations..............................................................................................................................13

Viewing and selecting ports and servers..................................................................................13

Selecting a target device...........................................................................................................13

Soft switching............................................................................................................................14

Viewing the status of your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switching system.................................14

Navigating the OSCAR interface............................................... ...............................................15

Main Dialog Box Functions.............................................................................................................16

Managing a KVM session.........................................................................................................17

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Setup Dialog Box Functions............................................................................................................17

Changing the display behavior.................................................................................................19

Controlling the status flag........................................................................................................20

Selecting target devices for broadcasting.................................................................................21

Selecting target devices for Scan mode....................................................................................22

Setting local port Screen Saver options....................................................................................24

Setting the keyboard country code............................................................................................25

Configuring network settings....................................................................................................26

Assigning device types..............................................................................................................28

Assigning target device names..................................................................................................30

Commands Dialog Box Functions...................................................................................................31

Enabling or disabling Broadcasting.........................................................................................32

Enabling or disabling Scan mode.............................................................................................33

Viewing and disconnecting user connections...........................................................................33

Displaying version information................................................................................................ 35

Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse................................................................................36

Sending a ping request....................... ...... ...... ...........................................................................37

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations........................................................................... 39

AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch OBWI........................................................................................39

Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers........................................................................................40

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer Window..........................................................................40

Using the side navigation bar...................................................................................................41

Using the top option bar ...........................................................................................................42

Launching a KVM Session ...............................................................................................................42

Managing the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch OBWI.................................................................43

Upgrading IQ modules.............................................................................................................43

Managing local accounts..........................................................................................................44

Access levels .............................................................................................................................44

Preemption levels......................................................................................................................45

Rebooting the appliance...........................................................................................................45

Managing Device Properties...........................................................................................................46

Viewing and changing appliance configuration information...................................................46

Configuring LDAP...........................................................................................................................47

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LDAP Overview parameters.....................................................................................................47

LDAP Search parameters.........................................................................................................48

LDAP Query parameters..........................................................................................................50

Appliance and Target Device Query Modes.............................................................................51

Setting up Active Directory for Performing Queries................................................................54

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer......................................................................................... 57

The Video Viewer Window...............................................................................................................57

Launching a KVM Session ...............................................................................................................58

Session time-out....................................... ...... ..... ......................................................................58

Video Viewer Window Features ......................................................................................................58

Changing the toolbar................................................................................................................60

Setting the window size.............................................................................................................60

Adjusting the view.....................................................................................................................60

Adjusting color depth................................................................................................................62

Additional video adjustment..................................... ................................................................62

Target video settings.................................................................................................................63

Contrast and brightness............................................................................................................64

Detection thresholds....................................................... ..... ...... ...............................................64

Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Threshold ..................................................................64

Automatic video adjustment......................................................................................................64

Refresh Image...........................................................................................................................65

Video Test Pattern ....................................................................................................................65

Adjusting mouse options...........................................................................................................65

Cursor type ...............................................................................................................................65

Mouse scaling...........................................................................................................................67

Vendor-specific video settings..................................................................................................67

Mouse alignment and synchronization.....................................................................................67

Avocent Mouse Sync ........................................................................................................................68

Using Keyboard Pass-through.........................................................................................................69

Using Macros...................................................................................................................................69

Saving the View................................................................................................................................70

Closing a Video Viewer Window Session ........................................................................................70

Chapter 6: Terminal Operations ................................................................................... 71

The Console Menu...........................................................................................................................71

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Network Configuration....................................................................................................................71

Other Console Main Menu Options.................................................................................................73

Security Configuration .............................................................................................................73

Firmware Management ............................................................................................................73

Enable Debug Messages...........................................................................................................73

Restore Factory Defaults..........................................................................................................74

Reset Appliance ........................................................................................................................74

Exit............................................................................................................................................74

Appendices..................................................................................................................... 75

Appendix A: Flash Upgrades...........................................................................................................75

Appendix B: Using Serial IQ Modules ............................................................................................77

Appendix C: UTP Cabling...............................................................................................................81

Appendix D: Technical Specifications.............................................................................................83

Appendix E: Sun Advanced Key Emulation.....................................................................................85

Appendix F: Technical Support.......................................................................................................87

LIST OF FIGURES

List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Example Switch Configuration (AutoView 3100/3200 shown) ......................................2

Figure 2.1: Basic AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Configuration (AutoView 3050 Switch Not Shown)4

Figure 2.2: AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Mounting Diagram..................................................7

Figure 2.3: Typical AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Firewall Configuration ..............................9

Figure 3.1: OSCAR Interface Main Dialog Box..............................................................................17

Figure 3.2: OSCAR Interface Setup Dialog Box .............................................................................18

Figure 3.3: OSCAR Interface Menu Dialog Box.............................................................................19

Figure 3.4: OSCAR Interface Flag Dialog Box ..............................................................................20

Figure 3.5: Position Flag................................................................................................................21

Figure 3.6: OSCAR Interface Broadcast Dialog Box......................................................................22

Figure 3.7: OSCAR Interface Scan Dialog Box ..............................................................................23

Figure 3.8: OSCAR Interface Screen Saver Dialog Box.................................................................24

Figure 3.9: OSCAR Interface Keyboard Dialog Box......................................................................26

Figure 3.10: OSCAR Interface Network Dialog Box ......................................................................27

Figure 3.11: OSCAR Interface IP Setup Dialog Box ......................................................................28

Figure 3.12: OSCAR Interface Devices Dialog Box.......................................................................29

Figure 3.13: OSCAR Interface Device Modify Dialog Box.............................................................29

Figure 3.14: OSCAR Interface Names Dialog Box.........................................................................30

Figure 3.15: OSCAR Interface Name Modify Dialog Box..............................................................31

Figure 3.16: OSCAR Interface Commands Dialog Box..................................................................32

Figure 3.17: OSCAR Interface User Status Dialog Box .................................................................34

Figure 3.18: OSCAR Interface Disconnect Dialog Box..................................................................34

Figure 3.19: OSCAR Interface Version Dialog Box........................................................................35

Figure 3.20: AVRIQ Selection Dialog Box......................................................................................35

Figure 3.21: AVRIQ Version Dialog Box........................................................................................36

Figure 3.22: OSCAR Interface Ping Dialog Box ............................................................................37

Figure 4.1: Avocent AutoView 3100/3200 Explorer Window .........................................................41

Figure 4.2: LDAP Overview Page in the OBWI..............................................................................48

Figure 4.3: LDAP Search Page in the OBWI..................................................................................49

Figure 4.4: LDAP Query Page in the OBWI...................................................................................51

Figure 4.5: Active Directory - KVM User.......................................................................................52

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Figure 4.6: Active Directory - KVM Appliance Admin........................................... ..... ...... .............53

Figure 4.7: Active Directory - Define Groups.................................................................................54

Figure 5.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode) ..........................................................59

Figure 5.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog Box.................................................................................63

Figure 5.3: Video Viewer Window with Local and Remote Cursors Displayed .............................65

Figure 5.4: Video Viewer Session Options Dialog Box...................................................................68

Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu......................................................................................................72

Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu.......................................................................................72

LIST OF TABLES

List of Tables

Table 1.1: Descriptions for Figure 1.1..............................................................................................2

Table 2.1: Descriptions for Figure 2.1..............................................................................................5

Table 2.2: TCP Ports and Functions for the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch..............................9

Table 2.3: Descriptions for Figure 2.3..............................................................................................9

Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols...................................................................................14

Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics..............................................................................15

Table 3.3: Main Dialog Box Functions...........................................................................................17

Table 3.4: Setup Features to Configure the OSCAR Interface........................................................18

Table 3.5: OSCAR Interface Status Flags.......................................................................................20

Table 3.6: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Devices .................................... 31

Table 4.1: OBWI Supported Operating Systems and Browsers ......................................................39

Table 4.2: Descriptions for Figure 4.1............................................................................................41

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Table 4.3: Allowed Operations by Access Level..............................................................................44

Table 4.4: Viewing Appliance Information......................................................................................46

Table 5.1: Descriptions for Figure 5.1............................................................................................59

Table 5.2: Descriptions for Figure 5.2............................................................................................63

Table 5.3: Descriptions for Figure 5.3............................................................................................66

Table B.1: Serial IQ Module Pinouts..............................................................................................80

Table C.1: UTP Wiring Standards ..................................................................................................81

Table D.1: AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Product Specifications ...........................................83

Table E.1: Sun Key Emulation .............................................................. ..... ...... ..............................85

Table E.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings.................................................................................86

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CHAPTER

Product Overvi ew

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Features and Benefits

Avocent AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches combine analog and digital technology to provide
flexible control of data center servers, and to facilitate the OA&M (operations, activation and
maintenance) of remote branch offices where trained operators may be unavailable. The Auto View
3050/3100/3200 switches provide our customers with a significant reduction of cable volume,
secure remote access and flexible server management from anywhere at anytime.

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 KVM switch family has several options depending on the model:

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• a rack mountable keyboard , video and mo use (KVM) sw

digital (remote) connectivity

• video resolutions supported up to 1280 x 1024 for remote users

• enhanced video quality of up to 1600 x 1200 available to local users via the video port

• accessibility to target devices across 10/100 or 1000BaseT (some models) LAN port(s)

• AutoView 3100/3200 switches feature 16 ports, while the AutoView 3050 switch has 8 ports

Reduce cable bulk

With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern for network
administrators. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches significantly reduce KVM cable volume
in the rack by utilizing the innovative IQ module and single, industry-standard Unshielded Twisted
Pair (UTP) cabling or the Integrated Access Cable (IAC) cabling option. This allows a higher
server density while providing greater airflow and cooling capacity.

NOTE: All references to IQ modules in this document use the AVRIQ module as a default, except where
indicated differently. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches support Avocent AVRIQ, DSRIQ and DSAVIQ
modules as well as Avocent Integrated Access Cables (IAC modules).

The IQ module and IAC are powered directly from the target device and provides Keep Alive
functionality when the switch is not powered. The serial IQ module is a DCE device that provides
the primary interface between a serial device and an AutoView 3 050/3100/32 00 switch. I t provides
VT100 terminal emulati on, break supp ression and port history in a compact, convenient module.

itch, configurable for analog (local) or

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Access the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 s witch via a standard TCP/IP network

The Avocent AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch es prov ide agentless remote con trol and acces s. No
special software or drivers are required on the attached, or client, computers.

NOTE: The client connects to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch using an Internet browser.

Figure 1.1: Example Switch Configuration (AutoView 3100/3200 shown)

Table 1.1: Descriptions for Figure 1.1

Number Description Number Description
1 UTP Connection 5 Ethernet
2 KVM Connection to the Switch 6 Digital User (Computer with Internet browser)
3 Remote IP Connection 7 Analog User (OSCAR
4 AutoView 3100/3200 Switch 8 Digital User (Computer with Internet browser)

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Graphical User Interface)

CHAPTER

Installation

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AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Connectivity

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switching system transmits keyboard, video and mouse (KVM)
information between operators and target devices attached to the switch over a n etwork using either
an Ethernet or modem connection.

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although

BaseT Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT or

10
1000BaseT network for switches that support it.

Install ation Overview

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The general procedure for setting up and installing an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch is as
follows:

• Unpack the switch and verify that all components are present and in good condition.

• Make all hardware connections between the power source, switch, target devices, the Ethernet

and

the optional modem connection.

• Turn on the power and verify that all connections are working.

• Configure the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 s witch’s IP address using the OSCAR gr aphical user

ace.

interf

• Use the On-board Web Interface (OBWI) to configure the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch.

• Make the appropriate mouse setting adjustments.

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Figure 2.1 illustrates a basic configuration for the AutoView 3100/32 00 switch, using the
AutoView 3100/3200 model for the example. Descriptions follow in Tab le 2.1.

Figure 2.1: Basic AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Configuration (AutoView 3050 Switch Not Shown)

Table 2.1: Descriptions for Figure 2.1

Number Description Number Description
1 Digital User 6 Ports 1-16
2 Network 7 Local USB Connections
3 Analog User 8 Servers 1-16

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5 Power Cord

Getting started

Before installing your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you
have all items that shipped with the switch, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.

NOTE: While it is possible to use two AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches in a cascaded configuration, it can
cause function conflicts and limit the advanced features of the switch. As a result, Avocent does not recommend
this configuration.

Supplied with the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch

• Local country power cord

• Rack mounting brackets

• Rack Mounting Bracket Quick I

• AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Quick Installation Guide

• One null modem cable

Additional items needed

• One IQ module per target server or serial IQ module per serial device

• One UTP patch cable per IQ module (4-pair UTP, up to 30 meters)

• UTP patch cable(s) for network connectivity (4-pair UTP, up to 30 meters)

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9 IQ Modules, IAC cables, PS/2, USB, Sun and serial

adaptors are available

nstallation Guide

Setting up your network

The AutoView 3050/3100/320 0 swit ching system us es IP addr esses to uniquely identi fy the swi tch
and the target devices. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch family supports both Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and static IP addressing. Avocent recommends that IP addresses
be reserved for each switch and that they remain static while the switches are connected to the
network.

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Rack Mounting an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch

A rack mounting kit is supplied with each AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch. You m ay either place
the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly into an
Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard rack.

Most AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The

toView 3050/3100/3200 switch family does not support a 0U configuration.

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Rack mounting safety considerations

• Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure,

causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury. Stabilize racks in a permanent

location before loading begins. Mount components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then

work to the top. Do not exceed your rack load rating.

• Power Considerations - Connect on ly to the p ower source specified o n the un it. When multipl e

mpon

electrical co

not exceed circuit capabilities. Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and

shock hazards.

• Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed i

temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed

the rated maximum ambient temperature of the switch.

• Reduced Air Flow: Install the equipment in the rack s

safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

• Reliable Earthing: Maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment. Pay particular

n to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for

attentio

example, use of power strips).

ents are installed in a rack, ensure that the total component power ratings do

n

a closed rack assembly, the operating

o that the amount of airflow required for

To install the rack mounting bracket:

1. Remove the two rack mounting screws from each side of the AutoView 3050/3100/3200

switch.
2

. Place the rack mounting brackets next to the s

3. Insert the screws supplied with the rack mounting kit through the holes of the brackets and into

th

e AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch. Tighten the screws securely.

4. Install the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch into the rack using the method of the rack

facturer.

manu

witch as illustrated in Figure 2.2.

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Figure 2.2: AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Mounting Diagram

Connecting the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Hardware

T o connect and turn on your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch:

1. Turn off the target device(s) that will be part of your AutoView switching system. Locate the

po

wer cord that came with the AutoView 3050 /3100/ 3200 sw itch and p lug the approp riate end
into the power socket on the rear of the swi tch. P l ug the ot her en d int o an appr opr i ate AC wall
outlet.

NOTE: To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products: If the building
has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same phase. For best results, they
should be on the same circuit.

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

- Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

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

- Disconnect the power from the switch by unplugging the
the appliance.

- The AC inlet is the main power disconnect.

cord from either the electrical outlet or

power

2. Disconnect the power from the switch by unplugging the po wer cord fr om either the electri cal
outlet or the appliance.

3. Plug your VGA monitor and either PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse cables into the

propriatel y labeled port s. You must install both a keyboard and mouse on the local ports or

ap
the keyboard will not initialize properly.

4. Plug a compatible IQ module into the appropriate po

rts on the back of the target server.

5. Choose an available numbered port on the rear of your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch.
Pl

ug one end of a UTP patch cable (4-pair, up to 45 meters) into the selected port and plug the
other end into the RJ-45 connector of the IQ module. Repeat this procedure for all servers that
are to be connected to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch.

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NOTE: When connecting a Sun IQ module, you must use a multi-sync monitor in the local port to accommodate

Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync.

6. Plug a UTP patch cable from your Ethernet network into the LAN port on the back of your
AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch. Network users will access the AutoView 3050/3100/3200
switch through this port.

7. Turn on each target device and then turn on the AutoV
one minute, the switch completes initialization and displays the OSCAR graphical user
interface Free tag on the local port monitor.

8. Point your web browser to the default IP address https://192.168.1.1 to access the device.

9. Log in to the OBWI and, using the top menu bar, select Applian
Network. Enter the appropriate addressing information for your network.

- or ­Press

Print Screen to activate the OSCAR menu. Click Setup-Network-Set IP Address and

enter the appropriate addressing information for your network.

To connect a serial IQ module to a serial device:

iew 3050/3100/3200 switch . After abo ut

ce-Appliance Settings-

1. Attach the serial IQ module 9-pin serial connecto

r to the serial port of the device to be

connected to your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch.

2. Attach one end of the UTP patch cable to the RJ

-45 connector on the IQ module. Connect the
other end of the UTP patch cable to the desired port on the back of yo ur AutoView 3050/3100/
3200 switch.

NOTE: The serial IQ module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation.

3. Connect the power supply to the power connector on your serial IQ module. The cable
expander can be used to turn on to four serial IQ modules from a single power supply.

4. Connect the serial IQ module power supply to a grounded AC wall outlet. Turn on your serial
device. See the U

sing Serial IQ Modules on pa

ge 77 for more information.

Configuring the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch

Once all mechanical connections have been made, you will need to configure the switch for use in
the overall switching system. See Chapter 6 for detailed instructions.

Setting up the built-in web server

You can access the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch via an embedded web server that handles
most day-to-day switching tasks. Before using the web server to access the switch, first specify an
IP address through the 10101 port on the back pane l of the switch or thro ugh the OSCAR inter face.
See Chapter 4 for detailed instructions on using the OBWI for switching.

Connecting to the OBWI through a firewall

For AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch installations that use the OBWI for access, four ports must
be opened in a firewall if outside access is desired.

Table 2.2: TCP Ports and Functions for the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch

TCP Port
Number Function

80 Used for the initial downloading of the Avocent Video Viewer (for downloading the Java applet)
443 Used by the web browser interface for managing the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch and

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unching KVM sessions

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2068 Transmission of KVM session data (mouse & keyboard)

8192 Transmission of KVM session data (video) for AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches

3050/3100/3200 switches

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transmission of video for AutoView

In a typical configuration, as shown in Figure 2.3, the us

er’s computer is located outside of the

firewall, and the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch resides inside the firewall.

Figure 2.3: Typical AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Firewall Configuration

Table 2.3: Descriptions for Figure 2.3

Number Description
1 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch
2 Firewall

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Table 2.3: Descriptions for Figure 2.3 (Continued)

er Description

mb

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3 User’s Computer
4 Firewall Forwards HTTP Requests and KVM Traffic to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch
5 User Browses to Firewall’s External IP Address

To configure the firewall:

To access the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch from ou ts
forward ports 80, 443, 2068 and 8192 from its external interface to the KVM switch through the
firewall’s internal interface. Consult the manual for your firewall for specific port forwarding
instructions.

T o connect to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI:

Open a web browser and enter the external IP address of the firewall. The AutoView 3050/3100/

00 Explorer window will open and prompt you to login.

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Verifying the Connections

AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch

The front panel of the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch features LEDS indicating the Ethernet
connection for LAN, as well as LEDS that indicate the target device status for each port.

Ethernet connection LEDS

• The green LED, labeled Link, illu
established at the maximum supported rate and blinks when there is activity on the port.

• The amber LED illuminates when you are communicating at a slower rate when using an

rnet connection.

Ethe

• If neither LED is illuminated, connection speed is at a rate of 10 Mbps.

T arget device status LEDS

• A green LED illuminates when the attached targ

• An amber LED illuminates when that port is selected.

• The LEDs blink during a firmware upgrade.

ide a firewall, configure your firewall to

minates when a valid connection to the network is

et device has power.

IQ and serial IQ modules

Typically, IQ modules feature two green LEDs: a POWER LED and a STATUS LED.

•The POWE

R LED indicates that the attached module is turned on.

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•The STATUS LED indicates that a valid selection has been made to an AutoView 3050/3100/
3200 switch.

The serial IQ module prevents a serial break from the attached

device if the module loses power.
However, a user can generate a serial break with the attached device by pressing
accessing the Terminal Applications menu.

Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices

Before a computer connec ted to the AutoView 30 50/ 3 100 / 320 0 s wi t ch can be used for remote user
control, you must set the target mouse speed and turn off acceleration. For machines running

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Microsoft

Windows® (Windows NT

To ensure that the local mouse movement and remote cursor display remain in sync, mouse
acceleration mus

t be set to “none” for all user accounts accessing a remote system through a KVM
switch. Mouse acceleration must also be set to “none” on every remote system. Special cursors
should not be used and cursor visibility options, such as pointer trails,
animations, cursor shadowing and cursor hiding, should also be turned off.

®

, 2000, XP, Server 2003), use the default PS/2 mouse driver.

Alt-B after

Ctrl key cursor location

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CHAPTER

Local Port Oper ation

3

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch includes a local port on the back. This port enables you to
connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to the switch for direct access. The AutoView 3050/3100/
3200 switches include the OSCAR
selecting target devices.

Basic Operations

Viewing and selecting ports and servers

Use the Main dialog box to view, configure and control target devices in the AutoView 3050/3100/
3200 switching system. Y ou may view t he target d evices b y name, por t or by th e unique Electroni c
ID (EID) embedded in each IQ module. You will see an OSCAR interface-generated port list by
default when you first launch the OSCAR interface.

graphical user interface for configuring your system and

13

The Port column indicates the port to whi

Selecting a target device

Use the Main dialog box to select a target device. When you select a target device, the AutoView
3050/3100/3200 switch reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the settings for the selected target
device.

T o select a target device:

Double-cl i ck the target device name, EID or port number.

-or­If the display order of your list is by port (the Po

Enter.

press

-or­If the display order of y our list is by name or EID (the Nam

first few letters of the name of the target device or the EID number to establish it as unique and

Enter.

press

ch a target device is connected.

t button is de pressed), type the port number and

r

e or EID button is depressed), type the

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NOTE: If OSCAR Authentication has been enabled, an “Authenticating” screen will appear after you select a

target device because the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch is confirming your access to that target device. If
you are denied access to the target device, a message will appear saying that you can not view that particular
target device.

To select the previous target device:

Press

Print Screen and then Backspace. This key combination toggles you between the previous

and current connections.

To disconnect from a target device:

Press

Print Screen and then Alt+0 (zero). This leaves the user in a free state, with no target device

selected. The status flag on your desktop displays Free.

Soft switching

Soft switching is the ability to switch target devices using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch
to a target device by pressing
number. If you have set a Scr een Del ay Ti me and y ou p ress the key sequ ences befo re that time h as
elapsed, the OSCAR interface will not display.

T o soft switch to a target device:

Press

Print Screen. If the disp lay order of th e Main dial og is by port (the Port button is depressed),

type the por t number and press

Print Screen and then typing the first few characters of its name or

Enter.

-or­If the display order of the Main dialo g is by n ame (the Nam

letters of the name of the target device to establish it as unique and press
To switch back to the previous target device, press

Print Screen then Backspace.

e button is depressed), type the first few

Enter.

Viewing the status of your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switching system

The status of target devices in your system is indicated in the far right columns of the Main dialog
box. The following table describes the status symbols.

Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface St atus Symbols

Symbol Description

(green circle) Server connected, powered up and the IQ module is online.

Connected target device is powered down
is offline.

Connected switch is online.

Connected switch is offline or not operating properly.

or is not operating properly, and the IQ module

Table 3.1: OSCAR Interface Status Symbols (Continued)

m

bol Description

Sy

(yellow circle) The designated IQ module is being upgraded. When this symbol displays, do not
cycle power to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch or connected target devices and do not
disconnect IQ modules. Doing so may render the module permanently inoperable and require
the IQ module to be returned to the factory for repair.

(green letter) IQ module is being accessed by the indicated user channel.

(black letter) IQ module is blocked by the indicated user channel. For instance, in Figure 3.1,
user B is viewing Forester, but is blocking access to Acton, Barrett and Edie, which are

ed to the same IQ module.

onnect

c

Navigating the OSCAR interface

This table describes how to navigate the OSCAR interface using the keyboard and mouse.

Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics

Keystroke Function

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 15

Print Screen Opens the OSCAR interface. Press Pri

F1 Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box.
Escape Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the

Alt Opens dialog boxes, selects or checks opt

Alt+X Closes current dialog box and returns to previous one.
Alt+O Selects the OK
Enter Completes a switch operation in the Main dialog box and exits the

Single-click, Enter In a text box, single-clicking an entry and pressing En

Print Screen, Backspace Toggles back to previous selection.

Screen keystroke to the currently selected IQ module.

evious one.

pr
OSCAR interface and displays a status flag if status flags are enabled. See the
Commands Dialog Box Functions o
message box, pressing Escap
current dialog box.

used with underlined or other designated letters.

OSCAR

editing and enables the Left and Right Arrow keys to move the cursor. Press
Enter again to quit the Edit mode.

If the Main dialog box is displayed, pressing Escape closes the

e closes the pop-up box and returns to the

button, then returns to the previous dialog box.

interface.

nt Screen twice to send the Print

age 31 for more information. In a

n p

ions

and executes actions when

ter

selects the text for

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Table 3.2: OSCAR Interface Navigation Basics (Continued)

r

oke Function

Keyst
Print Screen, Alt+0 (zero) Immediately disengages user from a target device; no target device is selected.

Print Screen, Pause Immediately turns on Screen Saver mode and prevents access to that specific

Up/Down Arrows Moves the cursor from line to line in lists.
Right/Left Arrows Moves the cursor between columns. When editing a text box, these keys move

Page Up/Page Down Pages up and down through Name and Port lists and Help pages.
Home/End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list.
Backspace Erases characters in a text box.
Delete Deletes current selection in the Scan list or characters in a text box.
Shift-Del Deletes from the current selection to the end of the list when editing a Scan list.
Numbers Type from the keyboard or keypad.
Caps Lock Disabled. Use the Sh
Backspace Erases characters in a text box.

Status flag displays Free. (This only applies to the 0 (zero) on the keyboard and
not the numeric keypad.)

onsole,

c

he c

ursor within the column.

t

Main Dialog Box Functions

To access the OSCAR interface Main dialog box:

if it is password protected.

t key to change case.

if

Press

Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box will appear as shown in

Figure 3.1.

NOTE: If OSCAR Authentication has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter a username and password
before you can launch the OSCAR interface.

Figure 3.1: OSCAR Interface Main Dialog Box

Table 3.3: Main Dialog Box Functions

Button Function
Clear Clear all offline IQ modules.
Disconnect Disconnect the KVM session.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 17

Setup Access the Setup dialog box and configure the OSCAR interface.
Commands Access the Commands dialog box.

Managing a KVM session

Click Log Out to disconnect the KVM and user sessions.

-or­Click Clear to

clear all offline IQ modules.

-or­Click Disconnect t

o disconnect a KVM session.

Setup Dialog Box Functions

You can configure your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switching system from the Setup dialog box
within the OSCAR interface. Select the Names button when initially setting up your AutoView
3050/3100/3200 switching system to identify target devices by unique names. Select the other
setup features to manage routine tasks for your target devices from the OSCAR interface menu.

18 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

Table 3.4 outlines the function accessed using each of the buttons in the Setup dialog box as shown
in Figure 3.2.

Table 3.4: Setup Features to Configure

Feature Purpose
Menu Change the Main dialog box list sorting option by t

EID number and alphabetically by name. Change the Screen Delay Time before the
OSCAR interface displays after pressing Print Screen.

Flag Change display, timing, color or location of the status flag.
Broadcast Simultaneously send mouse movements and keyst
Scan Set up a custom Scan pattern for multiple target devices.
Screen Saver Set passwords to protect or restrict access or enable the screen saver.
Keyboard Set the keyboard country code t
Devices Identify the appropriate number of ports
Names Identify target devices by unique names.

the OSCAR Interface

o

send to Sun servers.

on an attached cascade switch.

oggling between numerically by port or

okes to multiple target devices.

r

To access the OSCAR interface Setup dialog box:

1. Press

2. Click Setu

Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.

p to open the Setup dialog box shown in Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2: OSCAR Interface Setup Dialog Box

Changing the display behavior

Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of target devices, change how the OSCAR
interface is invoked or set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface. This setting alters how
target devices will display in several dialog boxes, including Main, Devices and Broadcast.

To access the OSCAR interface Menu dialog box:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 19

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Setu

Figure 3.3: OSCAR Interface Menu Dialog Box

p - Menu in the Main dialog box to open the Menu dialog box shown in Figure 3.3.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

To choose the display ord er of target devices:

1. Select Nam

e to display target devices alphabetically by name.

-or­Select EID to display target devices numerically by EID number.

r-

-o
Select Port t

o display ta rget devices numerically by port number.

2. Click OK.
Depending on the display meth od s el ect ed, the co rres po ndin g bu tto n wi ll b e dep ress ed i n the Mai n

dia

log box.

To change how the OSCAR interface is invoked:

1. Select the checkbox next to one of the listed methods.

2. Click OK.

To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSCAR interface:

1. Type in the number of seconds (0-9) to delay the OSCAR Interface display after you press

Print Screen. Entering 0 will instantly launch the OSCAR interface with no delay.

2. Click OK.

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Setting a Screen Delay Time enables you to complete a soft switch without the OSCAR interface
displaying. To perform a soft switch, see the Soft switchin g on pag

Controlling the status flag

The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected target
device or the status of the selected port. Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by
target device name or EID number, or to change the flag color, opacity, display time and location
on the desktop. Table 3.5 describes each status flag.

Table 3.5: OSCAR Interface St atus Flags

Flag Description

Flag type by name

Flag type by EID number

Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems

Flag indicating that Broadcast mode is enabled

e 14.

To access the OSCAR interface Flag dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

2. Click Setup - Flag to open the Flag dialog box shown in F

Figure 3.4: OSCAR Interface Flag Dialog Box

To determine how the status flag is displayed:

1. Select Nam

e or EID to determine what information will be displayed.

igure 3.4.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 21

2. Select Displayed to activate the flag display. After a switch, the flag will remain on the screen

until the user switches to another devi ce. Selectin g Timed will cause the flag to display for five
seconds when a switch is made and then disappear.

3. Select a flag color under Display Color. Th

• Flag 1

• Flag 2

• Flag 3

• Flag 4

4. In Display Mode, select Op

- Gray flag with black text

- White flag with red text

- White flag with blue text

- White flag with violet text
aque for a solid color flag.

e following flag colors are available:

-or­Select Transparent to

see the desktop through the flag.

5. To position the status flag on the desktop:
a. Click

Figure 3.5: Position Flag

Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen shown in Figure 3.5.

b. Left-click on the title bar and drag to the desired location.
c. Right-click to return to the Flag dialog box.

NOTE: Changes made to the flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box.

6. Click OK to save settings.

-or­Click X to exit without saving changes.

Selecting target devices for broadcasting

The local user can simultaneously control multiple target devices in a system to ensure that all
selected target devices receive identical input. You can choose to broadcast keystrokes and/or
mouse movements independently.

NOTE: You can broadcast to as many as eight target devices at a time (one target device per port).

To access the OSCAR interface Broadcast dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Setu

p - Broadcast to open the Broadcast dialog box shown in Figure 3. 6.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

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Figure 3.6: OSCAR Interface Broadcast Dialog Box

NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all target devices receiving a

broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the
same on all keyboards. While the switch attempts to send keystrokes to the selected target devices
simultaneously, some target devices may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission.

o

Broadcasting Mouse Movements - F
drivers, desktops (such as identically placed icons) and video resolutions. In addition, the mouse must be in
exactly the same place on all screens. Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve, broadcasting
mouse movements to multiple systems may have unpredictable results.

r the mouse to work accurately, all systems must have identical mouse

T o select the target devices for broadcasting:

1. From the Broadcast dialog box, select the mouse and/or keyboard checkboxes for the target
de

vices that are to receive the Broadcast commands.

-or­Press the
select the keyboard checkbox and/or

Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target device. Then press Alt+K to

Alt+M to select the mouse checkbox. Repeat for

additional target devices.

2. Click OK to

save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box. Click X or press Escape to

return to the Main dialog box.

For information on starting and stopping broadcasting, see Enab
page 32.

Selecting target devices for Scan mode

In Scan mode, the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch automatically scans from port to port (target
device to target device). You can scan multiple ta rget devices, specifying which dev ices to scan and
the number of seconds that each will display. The scanning order is determined by placement of the
target device in the list. The list is always shown in scanning order. You can, however, choose to
display the target device’s name or EID number by pressing the appropriate button.

ling or disabling Broadcasting on

NOTE: Scanning is available only to local users.

T o add target devices to the Scan list:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 23

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Setu

Figure 3.7: OSCAR Interface Scan Dialog Box

p - Scan to open the Scan dialog box shown in Figure 3.7.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

3. Determine the order within the list to add the target device. If there are no targ et devices in the
Scan list, your cursor will appear in a blank line at the top of the list.

-or­T o add a tar get device to the end of the list, place your cursor in the last tar get device entry and

r

p

Down Arrow key.

ess the

-or­To add a target device within an existing list, pl
want to insert a new target device and press

4. Type the first few characters of a tar get device na

ace your cursor in the line below where you

Insert.

me or port number to scan. The first matching

target device will appear in the line.

-or­Press the following keyboard commands in the Name, Port or Time column to move through

l

ist of target devices available to scan.

the
a. Press
b. Press
c. Press
d. Press

5. In the Time column, type the number of seconds (from

Alt+Down Arrow to move the cursor down through the list of target devices.
Alt+Up Arrow to move the cursor up through the list of target devices.
Alt+Home to move the cursor to the first target device in the list.
Alt+End to move the cursor to the last target device in the list.

3-255) of desired time before the scan

moves to the next target device in the sequence.

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6. Move the cursor to the next line or press Down Arrow and repeat steps 2-5 for each of the
remaining target devices to be included in the scan pattern.

7. Click OK t

o save your settings.

To remove a target device from the Scan list:

1. In the Scan dialog box, click the target device to be removed.

2. Press

Delete.

-or-

Shift+Delete to remove the selected target device and all entries below it.

Press

3. Click OK t

o save your settings.

For more on starting and stopping scanning, see Enabl

Setting local port Screen Saver options

You can use the Screen Saver dialog box to manage the screen saver inactivity time and test the
Screen Saver mode on the local port. If OSCAR Authentication has been enabled, after the
specified Inactivity Time elapses, the local port locks and remains locked until you press any key or
move the mouse. You will then need to log in and reselect a target device to continue.

To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Setup - S

creen Saver to open the Screen Saver dialog box shown in Figure 3.8.

ing or disabling Scan mode on page 33.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

Figure 3.8: OSCAR Interface Screen Saver Dialog Box

T o set the Screen Saver options:

1. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1-90) to delay activation of password
pr

otection and the screen saver feature.

2. For Mode, select Energy if

your monitor is ENERGY STAR

®

compliant; otherwise select Screen.

CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with
ENERGY STAR®.

3. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds, then returns you
to the Security dialog box.

4. Click OK t

o save your settings.

To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port:

1. Press any key or move the mouse.

2. If OSCAR Authentication has been enabled, you will see a login screen. Enter your username
and pas

sword and then click OK.

3. The Main OSCAR interface dialog box will appear. Yo

T o immediately activate the screen saver:

Press

Print Screen, then Pause.

This command sequence works only when the user is connected to a target device.

Setting the keyboard country code

NOTE: Using a keyboard code that supports a language different from that of your AutoView 3050/3100/3200

switch firmware will cause incorrect keyboard mapping.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 25

u may select an available target device.

Sun servers may use keyboard mappings for non-US keyboards. By default, the AutoView 3050 /
3100/3200 switch se nd s t he US key boar d country code to Sun and USB modules attached to ta rget
devices, and the code is applied to the target devi ces when th ey are powered up or rebooted. Codes
are then stored in the IQ module.

Issues may arise when you use the US keyboard country code with a keyboard of another country.

Z key on a US keyboard is in the same location as the Y key on a German

For examp
keyboard. Sun servers will interpret pressing the

le, the

Y key on a German keyboard as pressing t he Z key

when the US keyboard country code is used.
The Keyboard dialog box enables you to send a different keyboard country code than the default

US set

ting. The specified country code is sent to all target devices attached to the AutoView 3050/
3100/3200 switches when they are powered up or rebooted, and the new code is stored in the IQ
module.

NOTE: If an IQ module is moved to a different target device, the keyboard country code will need to be reset.

See Sun Advanced Key Emulation on page 85 for information on emulating certain Sun keys using
a PS/2 keyboard and special considerations fo

NOTE: Only local users can view or change keyboard country code settings.

r Japanese and Korean Sun USB keyboards.

26 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

To set the keyboard country code for Sun servers:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click

Figure 3.9: OSCAR Interface Keyboard Dialog Box

Setup - Keyboard to open the Keyboard dialog box shown in Figure 3.9.

3. Select a country code and click OK to save your settings.

4. Reboot the Sun servers. After rebooting, each Sun server will request the country code setting

stor

ed in the IQ module.

NOTE: If you wish to reboot the target devices by power-cycling them, you must wait 90 seconds before
rebooting. A soft reboot may be performed without waiting 90 seconds.

Configuring network settings

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

Use the Network dialog box to set the IP address, select an Ethernet mode or enable or disable the
Ping Response feature.

NOTE: Only appliance administrators can make changes to Network dialog box settings. Other users can still
access this dialog box, as well as the IP Setup dialog box, to view information, but they will not be able to make
any changes.

T o set the Ethernet Mode:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click

Setup - Network to open the Network dialog box shown in Figure 3.10.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 27

Figure 3.10: OSCAR Interface Network Dialog Box

3. Select one of the available options in the Ethernet Mode section.

4. Click OK.

NOTE: You must reboot if you change the Ethernet mode. After you change the setting and click OK, the
following message appears: Changing the Ethernet mode requires a reboot of the appliance. Do you want to
reboot now, or cancel the changes? Warning: Rebooting will disconnect ALL users! You can then reboot by
clicking Reboot, or cancel the changes by clicking Cancel.

T o enable or disable the Ping Response:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click

3. Select either Enab

Setup - Network to open the Network dialog box.

led or Disabled in the Ping Response section.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

4. Click OK.
For more information on pinging an IP address, see To

send a ping request: on page 37.

Configuring the IP address

The IP Setup dialog box allows users to choose either IPv4 mode or IPv6 mode. The default is
IPv4

. You can also specify an IP address for the switch to use.

T o configure the IP address:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click

Setup - Networ k to o pen the Network dialo g b ox, then click Set IP Address... to open the

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

IP Setup dialog box shown in Figure 3.11.

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Figure 3.11: OSCAR Interface IP Setup Dialog Box

3. Select either IPv4 or IPv6.

4. Either select or deselect the DHCP checkbox.

NOTE: If you select the DHCP checkbox, any information that you enter in the IP Address, Prefix/Netmask and
Gateway fields will be ignored.

5. If you deselected DHCP in step 4, type the desired information in the IP Address, Prefix/

Netmask and Gateway fields.

6. Click OK.

Assigning device types

To access the OSCAR interface Devices dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Setup - Devices

NOTE: The Modify button is available only if a configurable switch is selected.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

to open the Devices dialog box shown in Figure 3.12.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 29

Figure 3.12: OSCAR Interface Devices Dialog Box

When the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch discovers a cascaded switch, the numbering format
changes from an AutoView 3050 /3100/32 00 port only to [Au toView 3050/31 00/3200 p ort]-[s witch
port] to accommodate each target device under that switch.

For example, if a switch is connected to AutoView 3050/31

00/3200 port 6, each target device
connected to it would be numbered sequentially. The target device using AutoView 3050/3100/
3200 port 6, switch p ort 1, w ould be 06 -01, the target device us ing Au toVie w 3050/ 3100/ 3200 port
6, switch port 2, would be 06-02, and so on.

To assign a device type:

1. In the Devices dialog box, select the desired port number.

2. Click Mod

Figure 3.13: OSCAR Interface Device Modify Dialog Box

ify to open the Device Modify dialog box shown in Figure 3.13.

3. Choose the number of ports supported by your switch and click OK.

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4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each port requiring a device type to be assigned.

5. Click OK in

NOTE: Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the dialog box.

the Devices dialog box to save settings.

Assigning target device names

Use the Names dialog box to identify target devices by name rather than by port number. The
Names list is always sorted by port order. You can toggle between displaying the name or the EID
number of each IQ module, so even if you move the target device to another port, the name and
configuration will be recognized by the switch.

NOTE: When it is initially connected, a target device will not appear in the Names list until it is powered up. Once
an initial connection has been made, it will appear in the Names list even when powered down.

To access the OSCAR interface Names dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Setu

Figure 3.14: OSCAR Interface Names Dialog Box

NOTE: If new IQ modules are discovered by the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch, the on-screen list will be

automatically updated. The mouse cursor will change into an hourglass during the update. No mouse or
keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete.

p - Names to open the Names dialog box shown in Figure 3.14.

Print Screen. The Main dialog box appears.

To assign names to target devices:

1. In the Names dialog box, select a target device name or port number and click Mo

dify to open

the Name Mo dify dialog box shown in Figure 3.15.

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 31

Figure 3.15: OSCAR Interface Name Modify Dialog Box

2. Type a name in the New Name box. Names of target devices may contain all

printable characters.

3. Click OK to

transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. Your selection is not saved until

you click OK in the Names dialog box.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each targ

5. Click OK i

n the Names dialog box to save your changes.

et device in the system.

-or­Click X or press

Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes.

NOTE: If an IQ module has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default name.

T o list target devices alphabetically by name:

Press

Alt+N or click Name in the Main dialog box.

Commands Dialog Box Functions

From the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage your AutoView 3050/3100/
3200 switching system and user connections, enable the Scan and Broadcast modes and update
your firmware.

Table 3.6: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Devices

Features Purpose
Broadcast

Ena

ble

Scan Enable Begin scanning your target devices. Set up a t

Begin broadcasting to your target devices. Configure a target device list for broadcasting
under the Setup dialog box.

dialog box.

a

rget device list for scanning in the Setup

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Table 3.6: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Devices (Continued)

a

tures Purpose

Fe
User Status View and disconnect users.
Display Versions View version information for the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch as well as view and

upgrade f

Reset PS/2 Re-establish operation of PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Network Ping Ping a specific IP address.

irmware for individual IQ modules.

To access the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Com

Figure 3.16: OSCAR Interface Commands Dialog Box

mands to open the Commands dialog box shown in Figure 3.16.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

Enabling or disabling Broadcasting

To turn Broadcasting on:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Com

3. Select the Broa

4. From the user station, type the informatio n and pe r for m the m ouse m ovements you wish

to broadcast.

To turn Broadcasting off:

From the Commands dialog box, clear the Broa

mands to open the Commands dialog box.

dcast Enable checkbox to activate Broadcasting.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

dcast Enable checkbox.

Enabling or disabling Scan mode

To start the Scan mode:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 33

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Com

3. Select Scan

4. Click X to clo

NOTE: Scanning will begin as soon as the Scan Enable button is selected.

mands to open the Commands dialog box.

Enable in the Commands dialog box.

se the Commands dialog box.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

To cancel Scan mode:

Select a target device if the OSCAR interface is open.

-or­Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard if the OSCAR interface is not open. Scanning

will s

op at the currently selected target device.

t

-or­From the Commands dial

og box, deselect the Scan Enable checkbox.

Viewing and disconnecting user connections

You can view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog box. The username (U) will
always be displayed; however, you can display either the target device name or EID number to
which a user is connected. If there is no user currently connected to a channel, the user field will be
blank and the Server Name field will display Free.

To view current user connections:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Com

mands - User Status to open the User Status dialog box shown in Figure 3.17.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

34 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

Figure 3.17: OSCAR Interface User Status Dialog Box

To disconnect a user:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Com

mands - User Status to open the User Status dialog box shown in Figure 3.17.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

3. Click the letter corresponding to the user to disconnect. The Disconnect dialog box will appear

as s

hown in Figure 3.18.

Figure 3.18: OSCAR Interface Disconnect Dialog Box

4. Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog box.

-or­Click X or press

NOTE: If the User Status list has changed since last displayed, the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as
the list is automatically updated. No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete.

Escape to exit the dialog box without disconnecting a user.

Displaying version information

The OSCAR interface enables you to display the version number of the switch firmware and any
auxiliary devices connected to the switch. This information facilitat es system troubleshooting and
support. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current.

To display version information:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 35

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click

Figure 3.19: OSCAR Interface Version Dialog Box

Command s - Display Versions to open the Version dialog box shown in Figure 3.19.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

3. To view individual AVRIQ module version information, click AVRIQ to open the AVRIQ

Selection dialog box shown in Figure 3.20.

Figure 3.20: AVRIQ Selection Dialog Box

36 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

4. Select a AVRIQ module to view and click the Version button. The AVRIQ Version dialog box

shown in Figure 3.21 appears.
For more information on loading firmware, refer to Fla

Figure 3.21: AVRIQ Version Dial og Box

5. Click X to close the AV RIQ Version dialog box.

Resetting your PS/2 keyboard and mouse

NOTE: This function is for Microsoft Windows-based computers only. Resetting the PS/2 on a target device

running any other operating system may require that you reboot that target device.

If your PS/2 keyboard or mouse locks up, you may be able to re-establish operation of these
peripherals by issuing a Reset command. The Reset command sends a hot-plug sequence to the
target device that causes the mouse and keyboard settings to be sent to the AutoView 3050/3100/
3200 switch. With communication re-established between the target device and the AutoView
3050/3100/3200 switch, functionality is restored to the user.

sh Upgrades on page 75.

T o reset the PS/2 mouse and keyboard values:

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Commands - Reset PS/2. A

message box displays requesting that you confirm the reset.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

3. In the message box, click OK.

a. A message appears indicating that the mous
b. Click OK t

o close the message box.

e and keyboard have been reset.

-or­Click X or press

Escape to exit without sending a Reset command to the PS/2 mouse

and keyboard.

Sending a ping request

To send a ping request:

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 37

1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

2. Click Com

3. Click Netw

Figure 3.22: OSCAR Interface Ping Dialog Box

mands to open the Commands dialog box.

ork Ping to open the Ping dialog box shown in Figure 3.22.

Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

4. Enter the IP address that you w ant to pi n g in the IP Address to ping field, th en cli ck Send Ping.

The result will be displayed in the Result box below the Send Pi ng button. The result will be
on

e of the following:

• Ping successful!

• No response received.

• Invalid IP address.

38 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

CHAPTER

Web Interface Operations

4

AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch OBWI

In addition to the OSCAR interface, AutoView 3050/3 100/320 0 switches equipp ed with the OBWI
feature provide a built in interface to handle all basic KVM switching needs. The AutoView 3050/
3100/3200 switch OBWI provides secure “point-and-click” web browser-based access to control
any device attached to your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch.

Table 4.1 shows which operating systems and browsers the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch
OBWI supports.

Table 4.1: OBWI Supported Operating Systems and Browsers

39

Browser
Microsoft

Internet Explorer

Operating System

Windows 2000 Workstation or Server with

r

vice Pack 2

Se
Windows Server

Enterprise or Web Edition
Windows XP Home Edition or Professional Yes Yes Yes
Red Hat

®

SolarisTM 9 and 10 No Yes Yes

Sun

®

SUSE® Linux Enterprise 9 and 10 No Yes Yes

Novell
Fedora Core 4 and 5 No Yes Yes
Mac OS

NOTE: Mac OS X requires Firefox 1.5 or later.

®

2003 Standard,

®

Enterprise Linux 3 and 4 No Yes Yes

®

X Tiger (10.4+) No No Yes

version 6.0 SP1
and later

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

®

Mozilla
version 1.7.3
and later

®

Firefox
version 1.0
and later

40 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

Avocent recommends that the browser be kept up-to-date with the latest version.
A Video Viewer window allows you to control the keyboard, monitor and mouse functions of

in

dividual target devi ces conn ected to the Auto View 3050 /310 0/3200 swit ch in real time. Yo u may
also use predefined global macros to perform actions within the Video Viewer window. For
instructions on how t o use t he Video Viewer , se e Chapt er 5. Once the switch h as been installed and
configured as described in Chapter 2 and you have set the IP address, y ou are ready to beg in regular
operation.

Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers

Before you can begin a KVM session, you must first log in to the AutoView switch OBWI.

T o log in to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI:

1. Launch a web browser.

2. In the address field of the browser, enter th e IP addres

3050/3100/3200 switch you wish to access. Use https://xxx.xx.xx.xx or https://hostname as the
format.

3. When the browser makes contact with the switch, enter your username and password, then

click Log

NOTE: The default username is Admin with no password.

in. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer window will appear.

s or host name assigned to the AutoView

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer Window

When a user has been logged in and authenticated, the Avocent AutoView 3050/3100/3200
Explorer window appears . From the AutoView 30 50/3100 /3200 Expl orer wind ow, users may view,
access and manage their AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch. The window may also be used to
specify system settings and change profile settings.

Figure 4.1 shows the Au toView 3050/3100/3200 Exp lorer wi ndow ar eas an d descr iptio ns fo llow i n
Table 4.2.

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 41

1

2

3

Figure 4.1: Avocent AutoView 3100/3200 Explorer Window

Table 4.2: Descriptions for Figure 4.1

Number Description
1 Top option bar: Use the top option bar to bookmark an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI

2 Side navigation bar: Use the side navigation bar to display the system information you wish to

3 Content area: Use the content area to display or make changes to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200

windo

w, refresh the display of an AutoV iew 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI window, print a web page,
log out of a software session or access the Avocent Technical Support help page. The name of the
logged in user appears on the left side of the top option bar.

splay or edit, which displays in the content area. The side navigation bar also contains i cons i n the

i

d
top left corner which, when clicked, expand or collapse all nodes.

tch OBWI system.

i

sw

Using the side navigation bar

You can use the side navigation bar to display windows in which you can specify settings or
perform operations. Clicking on a link that does not contain an arrow will display its
corresponding window.

42 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

Using the top option bar

Bookmarking a window

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer window contains a bookmark icon and text in the top
op

tion bar. Bookmarking a window will add a link to the window in the Favorites drop-down

menu. You may select the link at any time to quickly access the bookmarked window.
If you bookmark a window and information related to the window changes, this new information

will app

ear in the window when you next display the bookmarked window.

If you click BOOKMARK or t

he bookmark icon after t he AutoV iew 305 0/3100/ 3200 s witch O BWI

session has timed out, the User Login window will open and you must log in again.

To bookmark a window:

1. In the top option bar, click BOOKMARK or

the bookmark icon. The Add Favorite dialog box

will appear.

2. If you wish, type a name for the window. You may also click the Crea

te in button to create or

specify a folder in which to place the window.

3. Click OK to

close the Add Favorite dialog box.

Printing a window

All AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI (OBWI) windows contain a print icon in the top
op

tion bar.

T o print an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI window:

1. In the top option bar, click PRINT

or the print icon. The Print dialog box will appear.

2. Specify the options you wish to use for printing the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch
OBW

I window.

3. Click Print t

o print the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI window and close the Print

dialog box.

Refreshing a window

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer window may be refreshed at any time by clicking
REFRESH o

r the refresh icon in the top option bar.

Logging out

A user may log out at any time by clicking the logout icon in the top option bar.

Launching a KVM Session

NOTE: When in IPv4 mode, Java 1.5 or later is required. When in IPv6 mode, Java 1.6 or later is required.

Currently, MAC operating systems only support Java 1.5, so users with MAC operating systems cannot yet
operate in IPv6 mode.

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 43

To launch a KVM session from the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer window:

1. From the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer window, select Ta
navigation bar. A list of available devices will appear.

2. Clic k the KV
Viewer will launch. For more information on the Video Viewer, see Chapter 5.

If the target device is currently in use, users attempting access will be given an opportunity to force
a conne

Users may also launch KVM sessions from the Unit Overview window.

To delete offline IQ modules:

1. If you wish to only list servers that are available and powered, click Ap

2. Clic k the Delete Offlin

To disconnect an active KVM session (administrator only):

1. Click Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - Active to

2. Select the checkbox to the left of the sess

ction to the device if their preemption level is equal to or higher than the current user’s.

Settings - P orts - IQ modu les to activate the Appliance IQ modules window.

sessions.

button.

M session link to the right of the target device that you wish to access. The Video

e button.

ion you wish to disconnect and click the Disconnect

rget Devices in the side

pliance -

display a list of active KVM

Managing the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch OBWI

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI provides several configuration options to tailor the
switch to your specific application.

Appliance

Upgrading IQ modules

The IQ module Flash upgrade feature allows you to update IQ modules with the latest firmware
available. This update can be perf orm ed us i ng the A u toVi ew 3050 / 310 0/32 00 s w itch OBWI o r the
OSCAR interface.

After the Flash memory is reprogrammed with the upgr ade, the Au toView 305 0/ 31 00/3 200 switch

rforms a soft reset, which terminates all IQ module sessions. A target device experiencing an IQ

pe
module firmware update may not display, or may display as disconnected. The target device will
appear normally when the Flash update is completed.

NOTE: Check www.avocent.com for firmware upgrade files.

NOTE: IQ modules are automatically updated when the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch is upgraded.

If issues occur during the normal upgrade process, IQ modules may also be force upgraded
when needed.

44 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

To force upgrade the IQ module firmware using the AutoView 3050/3100/3200
switch on-board web interface:

1. From the side naviga t i on bar, select App

2. Select the IQ modules that you wish to upgrade and click the Up

CAUTION: Disconnecting an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch or IQ module or turning the user’s computer off
and then on again during a firmware update may render it inoperable and require it to be returned to the factory
for repair.

Managing local accounts

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI provides local and login security through
administrator-defined user accounts. By selecting Local Accounts on the side menu bar,
administrators may add and delete users, define user preemption and access levels and change
passwords.

Access levels

When a user account is added to the OBWI, the user may be assigned to an y of the following acces s
levels:

• Appliance administrators

• User administrators

•Users

Table 4.3: Allowed Operations by Access Level

liance - Appliance Settings - Ports - IQ modules.

grade button.

Access Level

Operation

Configure OBWI system-level settings Yes No No
Configure access rights Yes Yes No
Add, change and delete user accounts Yes, for all

Change your own password Yes Yes Yes
Access target device Yes, all target

Appliance

Administrator

acces

devices

s

levels

User

Administrator

Yes, for users and
user administrators
only

Yes, all target

ices

dev

No

Y

Users

es, if allowed

To add a new user account (administrator only):

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 45

1. On the side menu bar, select Local Accoun

2. Clic k the Add b

3. Enter the name and password of the new user in the blanks provided.

4. Select the preemption and access lev

5. Clic k the Sa

To delete a user account (administrator only):

1. On the side menu bar, select Local A

2. Click the box to the left of each account that you wis

To edit a user account (administrator or active user only):

1. On the side menu bar, select Local Accoun

2. Click the name of the user you wish to edit. A user profile will appear.

3. Edit the user account as needed, then click Save.

Preemption levels

The preemption level of users determines whether they may disconnect another user’s serial or
video (KVM) session wit h a target device.

AutoView 3050/3100/320 0 switch OBWI administ rators may specif y the preempt ion l evel fo r user
accounts

Preemption levels range from 1-4, with 4 being the high
preemption level of 4 may preempt other level 4 users, as well as those with a level 1, 2 or 3 setting.

when an account is created. The preemption level may be changed later.

ts. The current user list will be displayed.

utton.

els for the new user.

ve button to complete the process.

ts. The current user list will be displayed.

ccoun

ts. The current user list will be displayed.

h to delete, then click the Delete button.

est level. For example, a user with a

To change the default preemption level (administrator only):

1. Click Applianc e - Appliance Settings - P orts - OSCAR.

2

. Use the drop-down menu to select the new level and click the Save bu

Rebooting the appliance

Periodically, such as after an upgrade, you may need to reboot the AutoView 3050/3100/3200
switch.

To reboot the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch remotely:

1. From the side naviga t i on bar, select Appliance -

2. When the appliance overview window appears, click To

tton.

Overview.

ols - Reboot Appliance.

46 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

Managing Device Properties

Viewing and changing appliance configuration information

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch can report most device properties directly through the
AutoView switch web browser.

NOTE: Users can view all appliance information, but only administrators can change settings.

Table 4.4: Viewing Appliance Information

To do t his : Select this:

Display the unit’s name or type Appliance - Overview
Display a list of available target devices, their type

us

and stat
Enter, change or display the unit’s IP version,

network addres
MAC address, LAN speed, DHCP enable status,
ICMP ping reply status, SNMP enable status or
primary, secondary or tertiary DNS servers

Display the unit’s current firmware revision for
applicat

Display a list of the attached IQ module and
its s

tatus

Display a list of active KVM sessions and
their dur

Display a list of active sessions Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - Active
Display a list of devices attached to the AutoView

3050/3100/
VIew the unit’s part number, serial number and

EID number
Enter or display the unit’s Site, Department

and Location
Enable the Inactivity Timeout Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - KVM settings

s, gateway address, subnet mask,

ion,

boot and Video FPGA

ation

3200 switch

Target Devices

Appliance - Appliance Settings - Network

Appliance- Appliance Settings - Versions

Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - IQ modules

Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - Active

Appliance - Connections

Appliance - Prope

Appliance - Properties - Location

Then click the Enable I

rties - Identity

nactivity Timeout box

Change the unit encryption level Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessions - KVM settings

Change the modem time-out settings Appliance - Appliance Settings - Ports - Modern

Then select the level of encryption desired for keyboard/

s

e signals and then video signals

mou

Configuring LDAP

LDAP is a vendor-independent protocol standard used for accessing, querying and updating a
directory using TCP/IP. Based on the X.50 0 D irect ory Serv ices mod el , LDAP is a global di r ectory
structure that supports strong security features including authentication, privacy and integrity.

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 47

If individual user accounts are stored on an LDAP­Directory, you can use the directory service to authenticate users. The default values given for the
LDAP search and query parameters are defined for use with Active Directory.

The settings made in the OBWI let you configure your authentication configuration parameters.

ftware sends the username, password and other information to the appliance, which then

The so
determines whether the user has permission to view or change configuration parameters for the
appliance in the OBWI.

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, the LDAP default values should be used unless Active Directory has been
reconfigured. Modifying the default values may cause LDAP authentication server communication errors.

LDAP Overview parameters

On the LDAP Overview page in the OBWI, you can configure the LDAP authentication priority
and the parameters that define LDAP server connection information.

LDAP authentication priority

In the LDAP Priority section of the LDAP Overvi
the authentication priority by choosing whether local authentication or LDAP authentication should
happen firs t .

To configure LDAP authentication priority parameters:

1. Select Appl

2. Select either LD

3. Click Save.

iance - Appliance Settings - User Accounts - LDAP Accounts - Overview.

AP Disabled, LDAP before Local or LDAP after Local for the LDAP Priority.

enabled directory service, such as Active

ew page, you can disable LDAP, or you can set

L

DAP servers

The Address fields specify the host names or IP addr
servers. The second LDAP server is optional.

The Port fields specify the User Datagram Protocol
LDAP servers. The def aul t v a lue is 3 89 for non-secure LDAP and 636 f or secu re LD AP (LDAPS).
The default Port ID is automatically entered by the software when an access type is specified.

The Access Type radio buttons specify how a query is sent to each LDAP target device. When

ing LDAP, all usernames , password s and ot her information sent between an appliance and LDAP

us
server are sent as non-secure clear text. Use LDAPS for secure encrypted communication between
an appliance and LDAP server.

esses of the primary and secondary LDAP

(UDP) port numbers that communicate with the

48 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

Figure 4.2: LDAP Overview Page in the OBWI

To configure LDAP server parameters:

1. Select Appl

iance - Appliance Settings - User Accounts - LDAP Accounts - Overview.

2. Identify the primary and secondary server address
fields or radio buttons.

3. Click Save.

LDAP Search parameters

On the LDAP Search page, you can configure the parameters used when searching for LDAP
directory service users.

Use the Search DN field to define an ad
directory service. Once the appliance is authenticated, the directory service grants it access to the
directory to perform the user authentication queries specified on the Quer y page. The def ault values
are cn=Administrator, cn=Users, dc=yourDomainName and dc=com and may be modified. For
example, to define an administrator Distinguished Name (DN) for test.view.com, type

cn=Administrator, cn=Users, dc =tes t, d c=v iew , and dc=com. This Search DN field is a required

field unless the directory service has been configured to enable an onymous search, which is not the
default. Each Search DN value must be separated by a comma.

, port and access type in the appropriate

ministrator-level user that the appliance uses to log into the

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 49

The Search Password field is used to authenticate the administrator or user specified in the Search
DN field.

Use the Search Base field to define a starting po

int from which LDAP searches begin. The
modifiable default values are dc=yourDomainName and dc=com. For example, to define a search
base for test.com, type

dc=test, dc=com. Each Search Base value must be separated by a comma.

The UID Mask field specifies the search criteria for User ID searches of LDAP target devices. The
format s

hould be in the form <name>=<%1>. The default value is sAMAccountName=%1, which

is correct for use with Active Directory. This field is required for LDAP searches.

Figure 4.3: LDAP Search Page in the OBWI

To configure LDAP search parameters:

1. Select Appl

2. Enter the appropriate information in the Search DN, S

iance - Appliance Settings - User Accounts - LDAP Accounts - Search.

earch Password, Search Base and UID

Mask fields.

3. Click Save.

NOTE: These options cannot be changed if the LDAP Priority is set to LDAP Disabled on the Overview screen.

50 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

LDAP Query parameters

On the LDAP Query page, you can configure the parameters used when performing user
authentication queries.

The appliance performs two different types of qu
authenticate administrators attempting to access the appliance itself. Query Mode (Target Device)
is used to authenticate users that are attempting to access attached target devices. Additionally,
each type of query has three mo des that u tilize certain ty pes of info rmation to determine whether or
not a VCS user has access to an appliance or connected target devices. See Configuring LDAP on
p

age 47 for detailed information on each mode.

You can configure the following settings on the LDAP Query page:

• The Query Mode (Appliance) parameters determine whether or not a user has access to

the appliance.

•

The Query Mode (Target Device) parameters determine whether or not a user has user access

rget devices connected to an appliance. The user does not have access to the appliance.

to ta

• The Group Container, Group Container Mask and Target Mask fields are only used for group

ery modes and are required when performing an appliance or device query.

qu

• The Group Container field specifies th

the administrator as the location for group objects. Group objects are Active Directory objects
that can contain users, computers, contacts and other groups. Group Container is used when
Query Mode is set to Group Attribute. Each group object, in turn, is assigned members to
associate with a particular access level for member objects (people, appliances and target
devices). The access level associated with a group is configured by setting the value of an
attribute in the group object. For example, if the Notes property in the group object is used to
implement the access control attribute, the Access Control Attribute field on the LDAP Query
page should be set to info. Setting the Notes property to KVM User Admin causes the
members of that group to have user administration access to the appliances and target devices
that are also members of that same group.

• The Notes property is used to implement the access control attribute. The value of the Notes

rop

erty, available in group and user objects shown in Active Directory Users and Computers

p
(ADUC), is stored internally in the directory, in the value of the info attribute. ADUC is a
Microsoft Management Console snap-in for configuring Active Directory. It is started by
selecting S tart - Pr ograms - Adminis trative Tools -Active Directory Users and Comput ers. This
tool is used to create, configure and delete objects such as users, computers and groups.

• The Group Container Mask field defines the object type of the Group Container, which is

o

rmally an organizational unit. The default value is “ou=%1”.

n

• The Target Mask field defines a search filter for the target device. The default value is

1”.

“cn=%

• The Access Control Attribute field specifies the name of th

query modes are set to Attribute. The default value is info.

eries. Query Mode (Appliance) is used to

e organizational unit (ou) created in Active Directory by

e attribute that is used when the

Figure 4.4: LDAP Query Page in the OBWI

To configure LDAP query parameters:

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 51

1. Select Appl

2. Select either Bas

iance - Appliance Settings - User Accounts - LDAP Accounts - Query.

ic, User Attribute or Group Attribute for the Appliance Query Mode and the

T arget Device Query Mode.

3. Enter the appropriate information in the Group Cont

and Access Control Attribute fields.

4. Click Save.

NOTE: These options cannot be changed if the LDAP Priority is set to LDAP Disabled on the Overview screen.

Appliance and Target Device Query Modes

One of three different modes can each be used for Query Mode (Appliance) and Query Mode
(Target Device):

• Basic – A username and password query for the user is

are verified, the user is given administrator access to the appliance and any attached target
devices for Query Mode (Appliance), or to any selected target device for Query Mode (Target
Device).

• User Attribute – A username, password and Acces

user is made to the directory service. The Access Control Attribute is read from the user object
(the user account) in Active Directory.

ainer, Group Container Mask, Target Mask

made to the directory service. If they

s

Control Attribute query for the appliance

52 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

If the KVM Appliance Admin value is found, the user is given appliance administrator access
to the appliance and any attached target devices for Query Mode (Appliance), or to any
selected target device for Query Mode (Target Device). If the KVM User Admin value is
found, the user is given User administrator access to the appliance and attached target devices
for Query Mode (Appliance), or to any s elected targ et dev ice fo r Query Mode (Target Device).

The following are examples showing how the KVM App

liance Admin and KVM User Admin
attribute modes are defined in A ctive Directory for a user named John Smith, stored in the
ADUC. You can access the ADUC by selecting Start - Programs - Administrative Tools -
Active Directory Users and Computers.

Figure 4.5: Active Directory - KVM User

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 53

Figure 4.6: Active Directory - KVM Appliance Admin

• Group Attribute – A username, password and group query is made to the directory service for
an appliance and attached target devices when using Query Mode (Appliance), or for a selected
target device when using Query Mode (Target Device). If a group is found containing the user
and the appliance name, the user is given access to the appliance or attached target devices,
depending on the group contents, when using Query Mode (Appliance). If a group is found
containing the user and target device IDs, the user is given access to the selected target device
connected to the appliance when using Query Mode (Target Device).

Groups can be nested to a maximum of 16 levels in depth. U se nest ing t o create grou ps within

t

her groups. For example, you may have a top-level group named Computers that contains a

o
member nam ed R&D, whi ch is a group. The R&D group may contain a member named
Domestic, which is a group, and so on.

The following is an example of groups defined in Active Directory.

54 AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Installer/User Guide

Figure 4.7: Active Directory - Define Groups

Setting up Active Directory for Performing Queries

Before you can use any of the querying modes for units, you must first make changes to Active
Directory so that the selected querying mode can assign the applicable authorization level for the
user.

To set up group queries:

1. Log into Windows with administrator privileges.

2. Open Active Directory software.

3. Create an organizational unit to be used as a group container.

4. Create an object in Active Directory with a name iden

tical to the switching system name for
querying appliances (specified in the Appliance Overview screen of the OB WI), or iden tical to
the attached target devices for querying target devices. The name must match exactly,
including case.

5. The appliance names and target device names used for group queries are stored in the
pliance. T

ap

he appliance name specified in the Appliance Overview screen of the OBWI and
target device names must identically match the object names in Active Directory. Each
appliance name and target device name may be comprised of any combination of upper-case
and lower-case letters (a-z, A-Z), digits (0-9) and hyphens (-). You cannot use spaces and
periods (.) or create a name that consists entirely of digits. These are Active Directory
constraints.

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations 55

NOTE: The factory default name in earlier versions contains a space that must be removed by editing the
switching system name in the Appliance Overview screen of the OBWI.

6. Create one or more groups under the group container organizational unit.

7. Add the user names and target device and appliance o

8. Specify the value of any attribute being used to impl

bjects to the groups you created in step 5.

ement the access control attribute. For
example, if you are using info as the attribute in the Access Control Attribute field and using
the Notes property in the group object to implement the access control attribute, the value of
the Notes attribute in Active Directory may be set to one of the three available access levels
(KVM User, KVM User Admin or KVM Appliance Admin) for the group object. The
members of the group may then access the appliances and target devices at the specified access
level.

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CHAPTER

The Video Viewer

5

The Video Viewer Window

The Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to an
AutoView 3050/3100/3 200 swi tch usin g th e OBWI. When you co nnect to a dev ice u sing th e Video
Viewer, the target device desktop appears in a separate window containing both the local and the
target device cursor. The Video Viewer window supports either a 3- or 5-button mouse.

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI software uses a Java-based program to display the
Video View
automatically downloads and installs the Video Viewer the first time it is opened.

NOTE: When in IPv4 mode, Java 1.5 or later is required. When in IPv6 mode, Java 1.6 or later is required.
Currently, MAC operating systems only support Java 1.5, so users with MAC operating systems cannot yet
operate in IPv6 mode.

er window. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch on-board web interface

57

NOTE: The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI does not install the Java Resource Engine (JRE). The JRE

is available as a free download from http://www.sun.com for PC users and from http://www.apple.com for Mac
users.

NOTE: The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI uses system memory to store and display images within
Video Viewer windows. Each opened Video Viewer window requires additional system memory:

• An 8-bit color setting on the client PC requires 1.4 MB of memory per Video Viewer window.

• A 16-bit color setting requires 2.4 MB and a 32-bit

Opening more than four simultaneous Video Viewer windows may affect system performance and is not

m

ended. If you attempt to open more Video Viewer windows than your system memory allows, you will

recom
receive an out-of-memory error and the requested Video Viewer window will not open.

If the device you are attempting to access is currently being viewed by another user, you will be
prompted to preempt the other users if your preemption level is equal to or greater than theirs. An
appliance administrator can also disconnect an active user via the Active Session page. For more
information, see To disconnect an active KVM session (administrator only): on

color set

ting requires 6.8 MB.

page

43.

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Launching a KVM Session

NOTE: When using a non-proxied connection, video performance over a slower network connection may be less

than optimal. Since certain color settings (such as Grayscale) use less network bandwidth than others (such as
Best Color), changing the color settings can increase video performance. For optimal video performance over a
slower network connection, Avocent recommends a color setting such as Grayscale/Best Compression or Low
Color/High Compression. See
page 62 for more information.

NOTE: If a user connects to a target device with a higher screen resolution than the local computer, the Video
Viewer window will display a portion of the target device screen, with scroll bars for viewing the remainder of the
screen. The user may view the entire screen by adjusting the resolution on the target device, the local computer
or both.

To launch a KVM session from the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Explorer window:

1. Click on a device listed on the Target Devices screen to open the unit overview window.

2. Clic k the KVM

Session time-out

A remote session can time-out when no activity occurs in a Session window for a specified time.
The session time-out value can be configured in the Appliance KVM Session Settings window. The
specified time-out value will be used the next time the switch OBWI is accessed.

Session link to open the Video Viewer in a new window.

1024 x 768 768 x 576 960 x 720 704 x 528 896 x 672 640 x 480 832 x 624 on

To enable, disable or configure the session time-out:

1. In the side menu, select Un

it Views - Appliance - Appliance Set t ings - Ses si on s - K VM Set ti ngs.

2. Select the desired setting for the Ena

3. If necessary, select the time limit for the inactivity time-out.

Video Viewer Window Features

Figure 5.1 shows the Video Viewer window areas. Descriptions follow in Table 5.1.

ble Activity Timeout box.

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 59

2

3

4

5

6

7

1

8

9

Figure 5.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode)

Table 5.1: Descriptions for Figure 5.1

Number Description
1 Title Bar: Displays the name of the server being viewed. W

disappears and the server name appears between the menu and toolbar.

2 Thumbtack: Locks the display of the menu and toolbar so that it is visible at all times.
3 Menu and toolbar: Enables you to access many of the features in the Video Viewer window. The

4 Macro buttons: Commonly used keyboard sequences th
5 Minimize button: Minimizes t

6 Maximize button: Changes t

enu and

m
over the toolbar to display the menu and toolbar. Up to ten commands and/or macro group buttons
can be displayed on the toolbar. By default, the Single Cursor Mode, Refresh, Automatic Video
Adjust and Align Local Cursor buttons appear on the toolbar. For more information, see the
Changing the toolbar on

the local computer.

desktop to fill the entire screen. Expanding the window causes the following to occur:

• The title bar disappears.

• The server name appears between the menu and toolbar.

• The Maximize button changes to a Normal Window Mode button and appears on the toolbar.

• The Close button appears on the toolbar.

toolbar is in a show/hide state if the thumbtack has not been used. Place your cursor

p

age 60 and the Using Macros on page 69.

he display of the Video Viewer window into the task bar at the bottom of

he window t

l

icking the button toggles the Video Viewer window to Normal Window mode.

C

o Full Screen mode, which expands the accessed device

hen in Full Screen mode, the title bar

at can be sent to the target device.

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Table 5.1: Descriptions for Figure 5.1 (Continued)

Numb

er Description

7 Close button: Closes the Video Viewer window.

NOTE: The Close button may not be present for all operating systems.
8 A
9 Frame: Resize

ccessed device desktop: In

Changing the toolbar

You can choose the amount of elapsed time before the toolbar hides in the Video Viewer window
when it is in show/hide state (that is, not locked in place by the thumbtack).

To specify a toolbar hide time:

1. Select Tools - Session Options fro

-or­Click the Session Options bu

The Session Options dialog box appears.

2. Clic k the Tool

bar tab.

3. Use the arrow keys to specify the number of el

4. Click OK t

o save your changes and close the dialog box.

Setting the window size

NOTE: The View - Scaling command is not available if the Video Viewer window is in Full Screen mode or to

non-primary users of a shared session.

When the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI is used for the first time, any open Video
Viewer windows display at a resolution of 1024 x 768 until the user changes the value. Each Video
Viewer window can be set to a different resolution.

teracts with your device through this window.

s the Video Viewer window by clicking and holding on the frame.

m the Video Viewer window menu.

tton.

apsed seconds prior to hiding the toolbar.

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI automatically adjusts the display if the window size
changes

during a session as long as autoscaling is enabled. If the target device resolution changes

any time during a session, the display adjusts automatically.

To change the Video Viewer window resolution:

1. Select the Vi

2. Clic k on the desire d resolution.

Adjusting the view

Using menus or task buttons in the Video Viewer window, you can do the following:

ew - Scaling command.

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 61

• Align the mouse cursors.

• Refresh the screen.

• Enable or disable Full Screen mode. When Full Screen mode is

enabled, the image adjusts to
fit the desktop up to a size of 1024 x 768. If the desktop has a higher resolution, the
following occurs:

• The full-screen image is centered in the desk

top, and the areas surrounding the Video

Viewer window are black.

• The menu and toolbar are locked so that they are v

isible at all times.

• Enable automatic, full or manual scaling of the session image:

• With full scaling, the desktop window remains fixed and the device image scales to fit

the w

indow.

• With automatic scaling, the desktop window is sized to match the resolution of the server

ng viewed.

bei

• With manual scaling, a drop-down menu of supported image scaling resolutions

is displayed.

• Change the color depth of the session image.

To align the mouse cursors:

Click the Align

Local Cursor button in the Video Viewer window toolbar. The local cursor should

align with the cursor on the remote device.

NOTE: If cursors drift out of alignment, turn off mouse acceleration in the attached device.

To refresh the screen:

Click the Refresh Image button in the Video Viewer window.

-o

r-

Select View - Refr

esh from the Video Viewer window menu.

The digitized video image is completely regenerated.

To enable or disable Full Screen mode:

1. To enable Full Screen mode, click the Ma

imize button.

x

-or­Select View - Full Screen fr

The desktop window disappears and only the accesse

om the Video Viewer window menu.

d device desktop is visible. The screen
resizes up to a maximum of 1024 x 768. If the desktop has a higher resolution, then a black
background surrounds the full screen image. The floating toolbar appears.

-or-

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2. To disable Full Screen mode, click the Full Screen Mode button on the floating toolbar to
return to the desktop window.

To enable full or manual scaling:

To enable full scaling, select View -
image scales automatically to the resolution of the server being viewed.

-or-

To enable manual scaling, select View -
dimension to scale the window. Available manual scaling sizes are as follows:

1024 x 768 768 x 576
960 x 720 704 x 528
896 x 672 640 x 480
832 x 624

Adjusting color depth

The Dambrackas Video Compression
viewable colors in a remote session window. You can choose to display more colors for the best
fidelity or fewer colors to reduce the volume of data transferred on the network.

Video Viewer windows can be viewed using the Best
Compression (fastest updates), a combination of Best Color and Best Compression or in Grayscale.

You can specify the color depths of individual ports and channels by selecting the View - C
command in a remote session window. These settings are saved individually per channel.

Additional video adjustment

Generally, the Video Viewer window automatic adjustment features o ptimize the video for the best
possible view. However, users can fine-tune the video with the hel p of Avocen t Technical Sup por t
by selecting the Tools - Manual Video Adjust command in the Video Viewer window menu or
clicking the Manual Video Adjust but ton. This display s the Manual Video Adjust dial og box. Vide o
adjustment is a per target setting.

Scaling from the Video Viewer window menu. The device

Scaling from the Video Viewer w indo w menu . C hoo se th e

®

(DVC) algorithm enables users to adjust the number of

Color Available (slower updates), Best

olor

Users can also verify the level of packets per second

required to support a static screen by

observing the packet rate located in the lower left-hand corner of the dialog box.

To manually adjust the video quality of the window:

NOTE: The following video adjustments should be made only on the advice and with the help of Avocent

Technical Support.

1. Select Tools - Manual Video Adjust from the Video Viewer window menu.

-or­Click the Manual Video Adjust b

utton.

The Manual Video Adjust dialog box appears. Figure 5.2 shows the dialog box, and
descripti ons follow in Table 5.2.

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2

1

3

5

4

7

6

8

9

10

11

12

13
14

Figure 5.2: Manual Vi de o Adjust Dialog Box

Table 5.2: Descriptions for Figure 5.2

Number Description Number Description
1 Image Capture Width 8 Pixel Noise Thre shold
2 Pixel Sampling/Fine Adjust 9 Automatic Video Adjustment
3 Image Capture Horizontal Position 10 Refresh Image
4 Image Capture Vertical Position 11 Adjustment bar
5 Contrast 12 Video Test Pattern
6 Brightness 13 Performance Monitor
7 Block Noise Threshold 14 Close button

2. Click the icon corresponding to the feature you wish to adjust.

3. Move the Contrast slider bar and then fine-tune the setting by clicking the Min (­buttons to adjust the parameter for each icon pressed. The adjustments display immediately in
the Video Viewer window.

4. When finished, click Clos

Target video settings

The Image Capture Width, Pixel Sampling/Fine Adjust, Image Capture Horizontal Position and
Image Capture Vertical Position adjustments affect how the target video is captured and digitized
and are seldom changed.

) or Max (+)

e to exit the Manual Vi deo Adj ust dial og box .

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The image capture parameters are automatically changed by the Automatic Adjustment function. A
special image is required on the target in order to make accurate adjustments independently.

Contrast and brightness

If the image in the Video Viewer window is too dark or too light, select Tools - Automatic Video
Adjust or click the Automatic Video Adjust button. This command is also available in the Video

Adjustments dialog box. In most cases, this corrects video issues.
When clicking Auto Ad

adjusting the contrast and brightness manually can help. Increase the brightness. Do not go more
than 10 increments before moving the contrast. Generally, the contrast should be moved very little.

just several times does not set the contrast and brightness as desired,

Detection thresholds

In some cases, noise in the video transmission keeps the packets/sec count up , which is indicated b y
little dots changing in the area of the cursor when it is moved. Varying the threshold values may
result in “quieter” screens and can improve cursor tracking.

You can modify Noise Threshold and Priority Threshold values if you are using standard video

mpression. You can also modify Block N oi se Threshold and Pixel Noi se Threshol d values. You

co
can restore default threshold values by clicking Auto Adjust Video.

Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Threshold

The Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Threshold values set the minimum color levels in
terms of changed video blocks and pixels per thousand that are allowed.

• The Block Noise Threshold sets the minimum color change that occurs in a single video block.
Increas

ing the value reduces the network bandwidth. Decreasing the value makes the size of

these artifacts smaller.

• The Pixel Noise Threshold sets the minimum color chan
value reduces the number of low-contrast artifacts, but increases network bandwidth.

See Adjusting the view on

page 60 for information about changing the color depth.

Automatic video adjustment

ge in a single pixel. Decreasing the

In most cases, you do not need to alter the Video Settings from the default. The system
automatically adjusts and uses the optimal video parameters. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200
switch OBWI performs best when the video parameters are set such that no (0) video packets are
transmitted for a static screen.

You can easily adjust your video parameters to ideal settings by clicking on the Auto Ad
button in the Manual Video Adjust dialog box.

NOTE: You can also select Tools - Automatic Video Adjust from the Video Viewer window menu or click the
Automatic Video Adjust toolbar icon to automatically adjust the video.

just Video

Refresh Image

Clicking the Refresh Image button in the Manual Video Adjust dialog box completely regenerates
the digitized video image.

NOTE: You can also select View - Refresh from the Video Viewer window menu to refresh the image.

Video Test Pattern

Clicking the Video Test Pattern button in the Manual Video Adjust dialog box toggles a display of
a video test pattern. Click the Video Test Pattern button again to toggle back to a normal
video image.

Adjusting mouse options

The Video Viewer window mouse options affect cursor type, Cursor mode, scaling, alignment and
resetting. Mouse settings are device-specific; that is, they may be set differently for each device.

NOTE: If the device does not support the ability to disconnect and reconnect the mouse (almost all newer PCs
do), then the mouse will become disabled and the device will have to be rebooted.

Cursor type

The Video Viewer window offers five appearance choices for the local mous e cursor. You can also
choose no cursor or the default cursor.

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 65

In Single Cursor mode, the display of the local (second)

cursor in the Video Viewer window turns
off and only the target device mouse pointe r is vi sible. The only mouse movements that appear are
those of the target device remote cursor. Use Single Cursor mode when there is no need for a local
cursor. Figure 5.3 shows both the Remote Cursor and the Local Cursor displayed in the Video
Viewer window.

1

2

Figure 5.3: Video Viewer Window with Local and Remote Cursors Displayed

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Table 5.3: Descriptions for Figure 5.3

Number Description
1 Remote Cursor
2 Local Cursor

The Cursor mode status of the Video Viewer window displays in the title bar, including the
keystroke that will exit Single Cursor mode. You can define the keystroke that will exit Single
Cursor mode in the Session Options dialog box.

NOTE: When using a device that captures keystrokes before they reach the client, you should avoid using those
keys to restore the mouse pointer.

To enter Single Cursor mode:

Select Tools - Single Cursor Mode fro

m the Video Viewer window menu.

-or­Click the Single Cursor Mode button.
Th

e local cursor does not appear and all movem

ents are relative to the target device.

T o select a key for exiting Single Cursor mode:

1. Select Tools - Session Options fro

m the Video Viewer window menu.

-or­Click the Session Options bu

tton.

The Session Options dialog box appears.

2. Clic k the Mous

e tab.

3. Select a terminating keystroke from the drop-down menu in the Single Cursor mode area.

4. Click OK to
When you enable Single Cursor mode, you can pr

save settings.

ess the specified key to return to Regular

Desktop mode.

To exit Single Cursor mode:

Press the key on the keyboard that is identified in the title bar.

To change the mouse cursor setting:

1. Select T

ools - Session Options fro

m the Video Viewer window menu.

-or­Click the Session Options bu

tton.

The Session Options dialog box appears.

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 67

2. Clic k the Mous

3. Select a mouse cursor type in the Local Cursor panel.

4. Click OK to

Mouse scaling

Some earlier versions of Linux did not support adjustable mouse accelerations. For installations
that must support these earlier versions, you can choose among three preconfigured mouse scaling
options or set you r o wn custom scaling. The preconfigured s etti n gs are D efau l t (1: 1 ), H igh (2:1) or
Low (1:2):

• In a 1:1 scaling ratio, every mouse movement on the desktop window sends an equivalent

mous

• In a 2:1 scaling ratio, the same mouse movement sends a 2X mouse movement.

• In a 1:2 scaling ratio, the value is 1/2X.

To set mouse scaling:

1. Select Tools - Session Options fro

-or­Click the Session Options bu

The Session Options dialog box appears.

2. Clic k the Mous

3. To use one of the preconfigured settings, check the appropriate radio button.

-or­To set custom scaling:

a. Click the Custo
b. Type a scaling value in the X and Y fields. For

are multiplied by the respective X and Y scaling factors. Valid input range is 0.25-3.00.

e tab.

save settings.

e movement to the server.

m the Video Viewer window menu.

tton.

e tab.

m radio button to enable the X and Y fields.

every mouse input, the mouse movements

Vendor-specific video settings

Video settings vary significantly among manufacturers. Avocent maintain s an online database of
optimized video settings for various video cards, particularly Sun-specific ones. This information
can be obtained from Avocent’s online knowledge base or by calling Avocent technical support.

Mouse alignment and synchronization

Because the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch OBWI cannot get constant feedback from the
mouse, there are times when the mouse on the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch may lose sync
with the mouse on the host system. If your mouse or keyboard no longer responds properly, you
can align the mouse to re-establish proper tracking.

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Alignment causes the local cursor to align with the remote server’s cursor. Resetting causes a
simulation of a mouse and keyboard reconnect as if you had disconnected and reconnected them.

To realign the mouse:

Click the Align

Local Cursor button in the Video Viewer window to ol bar.

Avocent Mouse Sync

Enabling Avocent Mouse Sync in the KVM session profile provides improved mouse tracking on
the target device. If Avocent Mouse Sync is enabled, it is not necessary to disable mouse
acceleration on the target device.

NOTE: You may only use Avocent Mouse Sync when you are using a USB2 IQ module and the target device is
running on a Windows or Macintosh operating system.

T o set Avocent Mouse Sync from the Video Viewer:

1. Select Tools - Session Options

button. The Session Options dialog box appears.

from the Video Viewer menu or click the Session Options

Figure 5.4: Video Viewer Session Options Dialog Box

2. Clic k the Mouse tab.

3. In the Avocent Mouse Sync section, the current status is shown. Select the Enabl

Synchronization checkbox to enable Avocent Mouse Sync.

-or­Deselect the Enab

le Synchronization checkbox to disable Avocent Mouse Sync.

e

NOTE: On supported system configurations, the Avocent Mouse Sync status is Available. If you are using a
USB2 IQ module but the target device cannot support the Avocent Mouse Sync protocol, the status is
Unavailable. If you are not using a USB2 IQ module, the status is Not Supported.

4. Click OK.

Using Keyboard Pass-through

Keystrokes that a user enters when using a Video Viewer window may be interpreted in two ways,
depending on the Screen mode of the Video Viewer window.

• If a Video Viewer window is in Full Screen mode, all keystrokes and keyboard combinations

Ctrl-Alt-Del are sent to the remote server being viewed.

except

• If a Video Viewer window is in Regular Desktop mode, Keyboard Pass-through mode can be

us

ed to control whether the remote server or local computer recognizes certain keystrokes or

keystroke combinations.

Keyboard pass-through must be specified using the Session Options dialog box. When enabled,

yboard pass-through sends all keystrokes and keystroke combinations except

ke
remote server being viewed when the Video Viewer window is active. When the local desktop is
active, keystrokes and keystroke combinations entered by the user affect the local computer.

NOTE: The Ctrl-Alt-Delete keyboard combination can be sent only to a remote server by using a macro.

Chapter 5: The Video Viewer 69

Ctrl-Alt-Del to the

NOTE: The Japanese keyboard ALT-Han/Zen keystroke combination is always sent to a remote server

regardless of the Screen mode or keyboard pass-through setting.

To specify keyboard pass-through:

1. Select Tools - Session Options fro

-or­Click the Session Options bu

The Session Options dialog box appears.

2. Clic k the Gener

3. Select Pass

4. Click OK to

Using Macros

The AutoView 3050/310 0/3200 swit ch O BWI com es pre-co nfig ured wi th ma cros fo r the Wi ndows
and the Sun platforms.

To send a macro:

Select Macros - <desired macro> fro

m the Video Viewer window menu.

tton.

al tab.

-through all keystrokes in regular window mode.

save setting.

m the Video Viewer window menu.

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-or­Select the desired macro from the buttons available on

the Video Viewer menu.

Saving the View

You can save the display of a Video Viewer either to a file or to the clipboard for pasting into a
word processor or other program.

To capture the Video Viewer window to a file:

1. Select File - Ca

-or­Click the Capture to File bu

The Save As dialog box appears.

2. Enter a filename and choose a location to save the file.

3. Click Save

To capture the Video Viewer window to your clipboard:

Select File - Capture to Clipboard f

-or­Click the Capture to Clipboard b
The image data is saved to the clipboard.

pture to File from the Video Viewer window menu.

tton.

to save the display to a file.

rom the Video Viewer window menu.

utton.

Closing a Video Viewer Window Session

T o close a Video Viewer window session:

Select File - Exit from the Video Viewer window.

CHAPTER

Terminal Operations

6

The Console Menu

Each AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch may be configured at the appliance level through the
Console menu interface accessed through the 10101 port. All terminal commands are accessed
through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software.

T o connect a terminal to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch:

71

1. Using a null modem cable, connect a terminal or a PC

software (such as HyperTerminal
3100/3200 switch. The terminal settings are 9600 bits per second (bps), 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no
parity and no flow control.

2. Turn on each target device and then turn on the Au

AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch completes initialization, the Console menu will display the
following message: Press any key to continue.

Network Configuration

To configure network settings using the Console menu:

1. When you turn on your AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch, the switch initializes for

app

roximately one minute. After it completes initialization, press any key on the terminal or on
the PC running the terminal emulation software to access the Console menu interface s hown in
Figure 6.1.

NOTE: The terminal may be connected at any time, even when the switch is already powered.

that is running terminal emulation

®

) to the 10101 port on the back panel of the A utoView 3050/

toView 3050/3100/3200 switch. When the

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Figure 6.1: Console Main Menu

2. Once the Console Main menu displays, type the number corresponding to Network
Configuration and press

Enter to access the menu shown in Figure 6.2.

Figure 6.2: Network Configuration Menu

Chapter 6: Terminal Operations 73

3. Type 1 and press Enter to set your network speed. For best performance, set the AutoView
3050/3100/3200 switch at the same speed as the Ethernet switch to which it is attached. After
you press

4. Type
using a stati c or Dynamic Host Configurat ion Protocol (DHCP) address.

Enter, you will be returned to the Network Configuration menu.

2 and press Enter to specify whether you are using IPv4 or IPv6, and whether you are

A static IP configuration may be used to provide a us
length, and default gateway for the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch.

DHCP is a protocol that automates the configuration of TCP/IP-enabled computers. When
DHCP is
automatically assigned to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch and may not be modified by
an AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch user.

If you are using the DHCP option, pl ease configure your DHCP server to provide an IP address
to

5. Select the remaining options from the Network Configuration menu to finish the configuration
of
gateway an d ping response.

6. Type

selected, the IP address, netmask or prefix length, and default gateway settings are

the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch and then skip to step 6.

your AutoV iew 3050/31 00/3200 switch with an IP add ress, netmask or prefix len gth, default

0 (zero) and press Enter to return to the Console Main menu.

Other Console Main Menu Options

Besides the Network Configuration option, the Console Main menu of the AutoView 3050/3100/
3200 switch features the following menu items: Security Configuration, Firmware Management,
Enable Debug Messages, Restore Factory Defaults, Reset Appliance and Exit. Each menu item is
discussed in this sec tion.

Security Configuration

The Security Configuration menu allows you to enable or disable the Console Password using
security for the console (access requires an Admin account).

er-defined IP address, netmask or prefix

Console Password

If this is enabled, access to the switch’s Console Main menu will require an appliance administrator
to l

og in.

Firmware Management

This menu contains the Flash Download selection. For more information, see Flash Upgrades
section on pa ge 75.

Enable Debug Messages

This menu option turns on console status messages. Because this can significantly reduce
performance, you should only enable debug messages when instructed to do so by Avocent
Technical Support. When you are finished viewing the messages, press any key to exit this mode.

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Restore Factory Defaults

This menu option will restore all switch options to the default settings.

Reset Appliance

This menu option allows you to execute a soft reset of the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch.

Exit

This menu selection will return you to the ready prompt. If the Console menu interface password is
enabled, you must exit the Console Main menu so that the next user will be prompted with the
Username and Password login screen.

APPENDICES

Appendices

Appendix A: Flash Upgrades

The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch Flash upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance
with the latest firmware available. This update can be performed using a Trivial File Transfer
Protocol (TFTP) server or using the OBWI.

After the Flash memory is reprogrammed with the upgr ade, the Au toView 305 0/ 31 00/3 200 switch

rforms a soft reset, which terminates all IQ module sessions. A target device experiencing an IQ

pe
module firmware update may not display, or may display as disconnected. The target device will
appear normally when the Flash update is completed.

NOTE: During an upgrade, the IQ module status indicator in the OSCAR interface Main dialog box is yellow.

CAUTION: Disconnecting an IQ module during a firmware update or cycling power to the target device will

render the module inoperable and require the IQ module to be returned to the factory for repair.

Using the Console menu interface

T o upgrade the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch firmware using the Console menu
interface:

75

NOTE: You may only update the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch firmware using the Console menu interface

when using IPv4 mode.

NOTE: If you do not have a TFTP server, you can find several shareware and freeware programs on the Internet
that you can download and install.

1. Visit http://www.avocent.com/support and download the latest Flash firmware from Avocent.

2. Save the Flash upgrade file to the approp

3. Use the null modem cable to connect a terminal or PC

riate directory on the TFTP server.

running terminal emulation software
(such as HyperTerminal) to the SETUP, CONSOLE or 10101 port on the back panel of the
AutoV iew 3050/31 00/3200 switch. The te rminal shoul d be set t o 9600 bps, 8 bit s, 1 sto p bit, no
parity and no flow control.

4. If the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch is not on, turn it on now. After approximately one
u

te, press any key to access the Console Main menu.

min

5. Select the Fir

NOTE: The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management menu.

mware Management option from the Console Main menu.

6. Type 1 and press Enter to access Flash Download.

7. Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press

Enter.

8. Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent web site.

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9. Confirm the TFTP download by typing a y or yes and pressing Enter.

10. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch will begin the Flash upgrade process. On-screen

in

dicators will display the upgrade progr ess. When the upload is complete, the AutoView

3050/3100/3200 switch will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems.

11. Once the upgrade is complete, the login screen will appear.

Using the OBWI

This method utilizes an HTTP binary upload and does not require the use of a TFTP server. To
upgrade the firmware, you will download the upgrade file to the client computer from which you
will initiate the firmware upgrade.

T o upgrade the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch firmware:

1. From the side naviga t i on bar, select Appliance -

window appears.

2. Click Too

3. Click Brows

ls - Upgrade Appliance. The Upgrade Firmware File window appears.

e to specify the location of the firmware upgrade file.

4. Click Upgrade.

Recovering from a failed Flash upgrade

NOTE: If the green power LED on the front and back panel of the switch blinks continuously, the switch is in

recovery mode.

To recover from a failed Flash upgrade:

1. Visit http://www.avocent.com/support

2. Save the Flash upgrade file to the approp

3. Set up the TFTP server with the se

4. Rename the downloaded file the appropriate name fr

TFTP root directory of the TFTP server:

• AV3050.fl

• AV3x00.fl

5. If the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch is not on, turn it on now.

6. The recovery process should start automatically.

and download the latest Flash firmware from Avocent.

rver IP address 10.0.0.3.

Overview. The Appliance Overview

riate directory on the TFTP server.

om the following list and place it into the

Appendix B: Using Serial IQ Modules

The serial IQ module is a serial-to-VGA converter that allows VT100-capable devices to be viewed
from the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch local port or the OBWI. The actual serial data is not
accessed, but is merely displayed. All serial data coming from the target device is displayed in a
VT100 window, placed into a video buffer and sent to the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch as
though it came from a VGA target. Likewise, keystrokes entered on a keyboard are sent to the
attached device as though they were typed on a VT100 terminal.

Serial IQ module modes

The following modes can be accessed from the serial IQ module:

• On-Line: This mode enables you to se

• Configuration: This mode enables you to specify AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch

commun
combinations for specific actions and macros.

• History: This mode enables you to review serial data.

ication parameters, the appearance of the Terminal Applications menu and key

Configuring the serial IQ module

NOTE: The serial IQ module is a DCE device and only supports VT100 terminal emulation.

Pressing Ctrl-F8 will activate the Configuration screen of the IQ module’s Terminal Applications
menu, which enables you to configure your serial IQ module.

nd and receive serial data.

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NOTE: When any T erminal Applications menu is active, pressing Enter saves changes and returns you to the
previous screen. Pressing Escape returns you to the previous screen without saving changes.

Within the Terminal Applications menu’s Configuration screen, you can modify the
following options:

• Baud Rate: This option allows you to specify the s

options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19,200, 34,800, 57,600 or 115,200 bps. The default value
is 9600.

• Parity: This option allows you to specify the serial port’s communications parity. Available

tions are EVEN, ODD or NONE. The default value is NONE.

op

• Flow Control: This option allows you to specify the type o f serial flow control. Available

tions are NONE, XOn/XOff (software) and RTS/CTS (hardware). The default value is

op
NONE. If you select a bps rate of 115,200, the only available flow control is RTS/CTS
(hardware).

• AutoView 3050/3100/3200/CD Mode: This option allows you to control how the AutoView

050

/3100/3200 switch and CD lines operate. Available options are Always on and Toggle.

3
When in Toggle mode, AutoView 3050/3100/3200 and CD lines are turned off for one-half
second and then turned on each time a module is selected or deselected. The default value is
Always on.

erial port communications speed. Available

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• Enter Sends: This option enables you to specify the keys that are transmitted when Enter is

pressed. Available options are <CR> (Enter), which moves the cursor to the left side of the
screen, or <CR><LF> (Enter-Linefeed), which moves the cursor to the left side of the screen
and down one line.

• Received: This option enables you to specify h

character. Available options are <CR> (Enter) or <CR><LF> (Enter-Linefeed).

• Background: This option changes the screen’s backgrou

displays in the option line as it is changed. Available colors are Black, Light Grey, Yellow,
Green, Teal, Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon and Brown. The
default color is Black. This value cannot be identical to the Normal Text or Bold Text value.

• Normal Text: This option changes the screen’s normal text co

displays in the option line as it is changed. Available colors are Grey, Light Grey, Yellow,
Green, Teal, Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon and Brown. The
default color is Grey. This value cannot be identical to the Bold Text or Background value.

• Bold Text: This option changes the screen’s bold

displays in the option line as it is changed. Available colors are White, Yellow, Green, Teal,
Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Red, Maroon, Brown and Light Grey. The
default color is White. This value cannot be identical to the Normal Text or Background value.

• Screen Size: This option allows you to specify the s

are widths of 80 columns or 132 columns. The length for both widths is 26 lines.

The following options for the Terminal Application menu’s Configuration screen enable you to

ine the func tion keys th at will perform a selected action. To specify a new function key, press

def
and hold the

Ctrl key, then press the function key that you want to associate with the action. For

example, if you want to change the Configuration (Config) Key Sequences option from <CTRL­F8> to <CTRL-F7>, press and hold the

Ctrl key and then press F7.

• Config Key Sequences: This option allows you to define the key combination that makes the

Te

rminal Application menu’s Configuration screen appear. The default key sequence is

Ctrl-F8.

• On-Line Key Sequence: This option allows you to define the key sequence that displays the

On

-Line mode. The default key sequence is

• Help Key Sequence: This option allows you to define the key combination that displays the

Help Sys

tem screen. The default key sequence is

• History Key Sequence: This option allows you to define the key combination that enables

Hi

story mode. The default key sequence is

• Clear History Key Sequence: This option allows you to defin

the history buffer while in History mode. The default key sequence is

• Break Key Sequence: This option allows you to configure the key combination that generates a

br

eak condition. The default key sequence is

o

w the module translates a received Enter

nd color. The currently-selected color

lor. The currently-selected color

tex

t color. The currently-selected color

creen’

s text width size. Available values

Ctrl-F10.

Ctrl-F1.

Ctrl-F9.

e the key combination that clears

Ctrl-F11.

Alt-B.

To configure a serial IQ module:

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1. Press

2. Select a parameter to change. You can navig

Ctrl-F8. The Configuration Screen will appear.

ate the Configuration Screen using the Up Arrow

and Down Arrow keys.

3. Modify the selected value using the

Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to modify additio nal values.

5. Press

Enter to save your changes and exit the Configuration Screen.

-or-

Escape to exit the Configuration Screen without saving the changes.

Press

Creating a serial IQ module macro

Pressing the

Page Down key when the Terminal Applications menu’s Configuration screen is

displayed will provide access to the Macro Configuration screen. The serial IQ module can be
configured with up to 10 macros. Each macro can be up to 128 characters in length.

To create a macro:

1. Select the serial IQ module you wis

h to configure and press Ctrl-F8 to activate the Terminal

Applications menu’s Configuration screen.

2. When the Terminal Applications menu appears, press

Page Down to view the Macro

Configuration screen. The Macro Configuration screen shows the 10 available macros and the
associated key sequences, if any, for each.

3. Using the

Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys, scroll to an available macro number and highl ight

the listed keystroke sequence. Type the new macro keystroke sequence over the default. Any
combination of
keystroke sequence that will activate the new macro, press the

Ctrl or Alt and a single key may be used. When you have finis hed ente rin g the

Down Arrow key.

4. On the line below the macro keystroke sequence you just entered, type the keystroke sequen ce

th

at you wish the macro to perform.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to configure additional macros.

6. When finished, press

Enter to return to the previous screen.

Using History mode

History mode allows you to examine the contents of the history buffer, which contains the events
that have occurred.

The serial IQ module maintains a buffer containing 240 lines minimum, or 10 screens, of output.

the history buffer is full, it will add new lines at the bottom of the buffer and delete the oldest

When
lines at the top of the buffer.

NOTE: The Config Key Sequence, On-Line Key Sequence and Clear History Key Sequence used in the
following procedure are the default values. These key combinations can be changed using the Terminal
Applications menu.

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To use History mode:

1. Press

Ctrl-F9. The mode will display as History.

2. Press one of the following key combinati

•

Home: Move to the top of the buffer.

•

End: Move to the bottom of the buffer.

•

Page Up: Move up one buffer page.

•

Page Down: Move down one buffer page.

•

Up Arrow: Move up one buffer line.

•

Down Arrow: Move down one buffer line.

•

Ctrl-F8: Enters Configuration mode. The Configuration screen will appear.

•

Ctrl-F9: While in Configuration mode, returns to the previous screen with Histor y

mode enabled.

Ctrl-F10: While in Configuration mode, returns to the previous screen with On-Line

•
mode enabled.

Ctrl-F11: Clears the history buffer. If you choose this option, a warning screen will app ear.

•

Enter to delete the history buffer or Escape to cancel the action. The previous

Press
screen will reappear.

3. When finished, press

Serial IQ module pinouts

Table B.1 lists the pinouts for the serial IQ module.

Table B.1: Serial IQ Module Pinouts

ons to perform the indicated action:

Ctrl-F10 to exit History mode and return to On-Line mode.

DB9-F
Pin

1 DCD - Data Carrier Detect Out of SRL DTR - Data Terminal Ready
2 RXD - Receive Data Out of SRL TXD - Transmit Data
3 TXD - Transmit Data In to SRL RXD - Receive Data
4 DTR - Data Terminal Ready In to SRL DSR - Data Set Ready
5 GN D - Signal Ground N/A GND - Signal Ground
6 DSR - Data Set Ready Out of SRL DTR - Data Terminal Ready
7 RTS - Request to Send In to SRL CT S - Clear to Send
8 CTS - Clear to Send Ou t of SRL RTS - Request to Send
9 N/C - Not Connected N/A N/C - Not Connected

Ho

st Signal Name Description Signal Flow SRL Signal Name Description

Appendix C: UTP Cabling

This appendix discusses various aspects of connection media. The performance of an AutoView
3050/3100/3200 switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly
installed or maintained cabling can diminish AutoView 3050/3100/3200 system performance.
AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switching systems utilize UTP cabling.

NOTE: This appendix is for information purposes only. Please consult with your local code officials and/or
cabling consultants prior to any installation.

UTP copper cabling

The following are basic definitions for the three types of UTP cabling that the AutoView 3050/
3100/3200 switch supports:

• UTP (4-pair) high performance cable consists of twisted pair conductors, used primarily for
ta transmission. The twisting of the pairs gives this cable some immunity from the

da
infiltration of unwanted interference. UTP cable is generally used for networks running at 10
or 100 Mbps.

• CAT 5E (enhanced) cable has the same characteristics as CAT 5, but is manufactured to

o

mewhat more stringent standards.

s

• CAT 6 cable is manufactured to tighter requirements

measured frequency ranges and significantly better performance requirements than CAT 5E
cable at the same frequencies.

Appendices 81

than CAT 5E cable. CAT 6 has higher

Wiring standards

There are two supported wiring standards for 8-conductor (4-pair) RJ-45 terminated UTP cable:
EIA/TIA 568A and B. These standards apply to installations utilizing CAT 5, 5E and 6 cable
specifications. The AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switching system supports either of these wiring
standards. Table C.1 describes the standards for each pin.

Table C.1: UTP Wiring Standards

Pin EIA/TIA 568A EIA/TIA 568B

1 white/green white/orange
2 green orange
3 white/orange white/green
4 blue blue
5 white/blue white/blue
6 orange green
7 white/brown white/brown

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Table C.1: UTP Wiring Standards (Continued)

n EIA/TIA 568A EIA/TIA 568B

Pi

8 brown brown

Cabling installation, maintenance and safety tips

The following is a list of important safety considerations that should be reviewed prior to installing
or maintaining your cables:

• Keep all UTP runs to a maximum of 100 feet each.

• Maintain the twists of the pairs all the way to the point of termination, or no more that one-half

untwisted. Do not skin off more than one inch of jacket while terminating.

inch

• If bending the cable is necessary, make it gradual with no bend sharper than a one inch radius.
lowing the cable to be sharply bent or kinked can permanently damage the cable’s interior.

Al

• Dress the cables neatly with cable ties, using low to moderate pressure. Do not over tighten

es.

the ti

• Cross-connect cables where necessary, using rated punch blocks, patch panels and

compon

• Keep the UTP cable as far away as possible from po

cables, transformers and light fixtures. Do not tie the cables to electrical conduits or lay the
cables on electrical fixtures.

• Always test every installed segment with a cable tester. “Toning” alone is not an

accept

• Always install jacks so as to prevent dust and other contaminants from settling on the contacts.

The con
surface mount boxes.

• Always leave extra slack on the cables, neatly coi

location. Leave at least five feet at the work outlet side and 15 feet at the patch panel side.

• Choose either 568A or 56 8B wiri ng s tandard b efor e beginni ng. Wire all jacks and pat ch panel s

for t

• Always obey all local and national fire and building

that penetrate a firewall. Use plenum rated cable where it is required.

ents. Do not splice or bridge the cable at any point.

tential sources of EMI, such as electrical

able test.

tacts of the jack should face up on the flush mounted plates, or left/right/down on

led in the ceiling or nearest concealed

he same wiring scheme. Don’t mix 568A and 568B wiring in the same installation.

codes. Be sure to firestop all the cables

Appendix D: Technical Specifications

Table D.1: AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Product Specifications

Server Ports

Appendices 83

Number

Type PS/2, Sun, USB and Serial
Connectors 8-pin modular
Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical
Plug and Play DDC2B

Video Resolution

Supported Cabling 4-pair UTP CAT 5 or CAT 6, 150 feet (45 meters) maximum length

Dimensions

Form Factor 1-U rack mountable

Height x Width x Depth

Weight (without cables)

16 - AutoView 3100/3200
8 - AutoView 3050

640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
800 x 600 @ 75 Hz
960 x 700 @ 75 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz

For AutoView 3100/3200 switches:

1.72 x 17.00 x 10.98 in
(4.37 x 43.18 x 27.88 cm)
For AutoView 3050 switch:

1.72 x 17.00 x 8.08 in
(4.45 x 43.18 x 20.5 cm)

For AutoView 3100/3200 switches:

7.3 lbs (3.31 kg
For AutoView 3050 switch:

5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

SETUP Port

Number 1
Type RS-232 serial
Connector DB9 male

Network Connection

Number 1

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Table D.1: AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Product Specifications (Continued)

Type 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Connector 8-pin modular

Local Port

Number 1
Type PS/2, USB and VGA

USB Device Port

Number 4
Type USB 1.1

Power Supply

Type Internal

Power

Heat Dissipation

AC-input Range 100 - 240 VAC
AC Frequency 50 - 60 Hz autosensing
AC-input Current Rating 0.5 A

AC-input Power (maximum)

AC-input Cable

Ambient Atmospheric Condition Ratings

Temperature

Humidity 10 - 95% noncondensing

Safety and EMC Standards

vals and Markings

Appro

AutoView 3100: 11.0 W
AutoView 3200: 13.0 W

AutoView 3100: 37.5 BTU/hr
AutoView 3200: 44.4 BTU/hr

For Autoview 3100/3200 switches: 40 W
For AutoView 3050 switch: 25W

18 AWG three-wire cable, with a three-lead
supply end and a country-dependent plug on the power resource end

32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 degrees Celsius) operating;

-4 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to 70 degrees Celsius) nonopera

UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST

Safety certifications and EMC certifications f
one or more of the following designations: CMN (Certification Model Number),
MPN (Manufacturer’s Part Number) or Sales Level Model designation. The
designation that is referenced in the EMC and/or safety reports and certificates
are printed on the label applied to this product.

EC-320; receptacle on the power

I

ing

t

or this product are obtained under

Appendix E: Sun Advanced Key Emulation

Certain keys on a standard Typ e 5 (US) Sun keybo ard can b e emulated b y key press sequences on a
PS/2 keyboard. To enable Sun Advanced Key Emulation mode and use these keys, press and hold

Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key. The Scroll Lock LED blinks. Use the indicated

keys in Table E.1 as you would use the advanced keys on a Sun keyboard.

Table E.1: Sun Key Emulation

Sun Key (US) PS/2 Key to Enable Sun Key Emulation

Compose

Application
Compose keypad
Power F11
Open F7
Help Num Lock
Props F3
Front F5
Stop F1

(1)

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Again F2
Undo F4
Cut F10
Copy F6
Paste F8
Find F9
Mute keypad /
Vol.+ keypad +
Vol.- keypad -

(2)

Command (left)
Command (left)
Command (right)

(1)Windows 95 104-key keyboard.
(2)The Command key is the Sun Meta (diamond) key.

(2)

Win (GUI) left

(2)

Win (GUI) right

F12

(1)

(1)

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For example: For Stop + A, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt and press Scroll Lock, then F1 + A.
These key combinations will work with the serial USB IQ module (if your Sun system comes with

a USB

port) as well as the Sun VSN and WSN IQ modules. With the exception of

combinations are not recognized by Microsoft Windows. Using

F12 performs a Windows key

F12, these key

press.
When finished, press and hold

Ctrl+Shift+Alt and then press the Scroll Lock key to toggle Sun

Advanced Key Emulation mode off.

Special considerations for Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB
keyboards (USB IQ modules only)

Japanese Sun USB and Korean Sun USB keyboards assign usage IDs for certain keys that differ
from standard USB usage IDs. If USB IQ modules are attached to your Sun servers, the Han/Zen
and Katakana/Hiragana keys on Japanese Sun USB keyboards and Hangul and Hanja keys on
Korean Sun USB keyboards must be accessed using alternate keystrokes.

Due to these keyboard-specific differences, keyb oard mapping in consistencies may be encou ntered

s

witching between target devices using Sun VSN and WSN IQ modules and target devices

when
using USB IQ modules. These keys function normally if your Sun servers are attached to the
AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch using a VSN or WSN IQ module.

Table E.2 lists the keyboard mapping that will take place when a USB IQ module is used in
this setting.

Table E.2: PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mappings

PS/2 Keyboard USB Usage ID Sun USB Keyboard

Right-Alt 0xE6 Al tGraph Hangul Katakana/Hiragana
Windows Application 0x65 Compose Hanja Compose
Hangul 0x90 N/A N/A N/A
Hanja 0x91 N/A N/A N/A
Katakana/Hiragana 0x88 N/A N/A Han/Zen
Han/Zen 0x35 ` ~ ` ~ N/A

Korean Sun USB

eyb

oard

K

Japanese Sun USB
Keyboard

Appendix F: T echnical Support

Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you
encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the step s below for the
fastest possible service.

To resolve an issue:

Appendices 87

1. Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if th
procedures outlined.

2. Check our web site at www.avocent.com/support t
online service request.

3. Call the Avocent Technical Suppo

rt location nearest you.

o search the knowledge base or use the

e issue can be resolved by following the

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