Avocent AutoView 1500 KVM Switch AV1500-201 Manual
Product codes
AV1500-201
4 AutoView 1400/1500/2000 Installer/User Guide
Safety Precautions
To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products:
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Ιf the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computers and monitors are on the same
phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.
phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.
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Use only Avocent-supplied cable to connect computers and KVM switches. Avocent
warranties do not apply to damage resulting from user-supplied cable.
warranties do not apply to damage resulting from user-supplied cable.
To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the
following precautions:
following precautions:
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Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Avocent product configuration.
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Test AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity
and grounding.
and grounding.
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Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), power the computer, the monitor and the AutoView
switch off the supply.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), power the computer, the monitor and the AutoView
switch off the supply.
NOTE: The AC inlet is the main disconnect.
Rack mount safety considerations
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Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operation
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed
the rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit.
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed
the rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit.
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Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
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Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
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Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection
and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings for maximum current.
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection
and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings for maximum current.
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Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Pay
particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit
(for example, use of power strips).
particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit
(for example, use of power strips).