Avocent 2015 User Manual
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AutoView 1415/1515/2015 Switch Installer/User Guide
Figure 1.1: Example of an AutoView Switch Configuration
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.
AVRIQ
or IAC
Module
or IAC
Module
Legacy Switch
(Cascaded)
(Cascaded)
AutoView Switch
(Cascaded)
(Cascaded)
Rack of Servers
Analog
Connection
Connection
Critical Server
AutoView Switch
(Main)
(Main)
Analog
Connection
Connection