Avocent 280ES User Manual

 

 

Chapter 2: Installation 

Before installing your OutLook system, refer to the lists below to ensure that 
you have all the items that shipped with the OutLook as well as all other items 
necessary for proper installation.

Your OutLook switch package contains the following items:
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OutLook ES unit

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Local country power cord

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OutLook ES Installer/User Guide 

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OutLook Quick Install

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Download Instructions

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19 inch Switch Mounting Bracket Kit (available from Avocent)

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Serial cable, DB9 female, to update firmware

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Adaptors (available from Avocent) 

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To connect a PC computer that has a serial mouse—ELC-11KM 

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To connect a Macintosh computer with an ADB keyboard—ELC-12KM 

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To connect a Sun workstation—ELC-11ST 

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To connect a serial device—ELC-15TE 

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To connect a Sync-on-green video card (option for HP9000/RS6000 
computers)—ELC-11RVA, ELC-11RVB

You can either place your switch on your desktop or rack mount your unit into 
an EIA standard rack. 

Obtain a 19 inch Switch Mounting Bracket Kit (1U) to rack mount your 
OutLook. Before installing the switch and other components in the rack, 
stabilize the rack in a permanent location. Start rack mounting your 
equipment at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Avoid uneven 
loading or overloading of racks. 

CAUTION 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.