Avocent AutoView 1500 KVM Switch AV1500-202 Manual

Product codes
AV1500-202
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Product Overview
Features and Benefits
The AutoView
® 
1400/1500/2000 switches integrate Avocent field-proven analog keyboard, video 
and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for two 
simultaneous users and a patented, easy-to-use interface. This AutoView series of KVM switches 
conveniently supports all major server platforms and features powerful on-screen management for 
easy system configuration and server selection.
AVRIQ Intelligent Module
A benefit of the AutoView switch is the AVRIQ intelligent module. The AVRIQ module with
CAT 5 design dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video 
settings. The built-in memory of the AVRIQ module simplifies configuration by assigning and 
retaining unique server names and Electronic ID (EID) numbers for each attached server. The 
AVRIQ module is powered directly from the server and provides Keep Alive functionality even if 
the AutoView switch is not powered. 
Each AutoView 2000 switch has 16 Avocent Rack Interface (ARI) ports for connecting AVRIQ 
modules. AutoView 1400 and 1500 switches provide eight ARI ports. Utilizing an AVRIQ module, 
you can attach additional switches to expand your AutoView switching system. This flexibility 
allows you to add capacity as your data center grows.
Multiplatform support
The AVRIQ modules available with the AutoView switch support PS/2, Sun™, USB and serial 
server environments. Using the OSCAR
®
 graphical user interface
 
in conjunction with these 
modules allows you to switch easily across platforms.
Two-User Share Mode
The AutoView
 
1400/1500/2000 switches feature a Share Mode function that allows two users to 
gain access to a primary server.  The user configurable time-out feature allows you to determine the 
amount of time (up to 600 seconds) for the target to remain idle before the other user can take 
control of the target.