Avocent 3100/3200 User Manual

Avocent

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Table of Contents

List of Tables .................................................................................................................. vii

List of Figures ................................................................................................................. ix

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

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

Reduce cable bulk ....................................................................................................................... 2

On-board Web Interface ............................................................................................................. 2

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 4

Rack Mount Safety Considerations .................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Installation ..................................................................................................... 5

AutoView Switch Connectivity ........................................................................................................... 5

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

Installation overview .................................................................................................................. 6

Connecting the AutoView 3100/3200 switch hardware ............................................................. 8

Verifying the Connections.................................................................................................................. 9

AutoView 3100/3200 switch ....................................................................................................... 9

Configuring the Web Interface .......................................................................................................... 9

Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices .................................................................................. 10

Chapter 3: Local Port Operation................................................................................... 11

Controlling Your System at the Local Port...................................................................................... 11

Viewing and selecting ports and servers .................................................................................. 11

Viewing the status of your AutoView 3100/3200 switching system.......................................... 13

Navigating the OSCAR Interface ..................................................................................................... 15

Configuring OSCAR Interface Menus ............................................................................................. 16

Managing server tasks using the OSCAR interface.................................................................. 30

Chapter 4: Web Interface Operations........................................................................... 37

Overview of the AutoView 3100/3200 Switch Web Interface .......................................................... 37

Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers ........................................................................................ 37

About the AutoView Explorer Window ............................................................................................ 38

Using the side navigation bar................................................................................................... 39

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S