Avocent 1000 User Manual
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C H A P T E R
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Installation
Introduction
The SwitchView
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1000 switch is a 4, 8 or 16-port keyboard, video and
mouse (KVM) appliance that supports both USB and PS/2 interfaces.
With the capacity to daisy-chain up to 16 levels, the SwitchView 1000
switch also allows direct channel selection via three different methods:
on-screen display (OSD), front-panel push-buttons or keyboard hotkeys.
With the capacity to daisy-chain up to 16 levels, the SwitchView 1000
switch also allows direct channel selection via three different methods:
on-screen display (OSD), front-panel push-buttons or keyboard hotkeys.
Time-out and password protection offer secure access to the
SwitchView 1000 switch, while the hot-plug feature allows for
uninterrupted switching and usage.
SwitchView 1000 switch, while the hot-plug feature allows for
uninterrupted switching and usage.
Figure 1.1: SwitchView 1000 Switch
Getting Started
Before installing your SwitchView 1000 switch, refer to the following
list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance, as well
as other items necessary for proper installation.
list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance, as well
as other items necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the SwitchView 1000 switch
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SwitchView 1000 switch
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Rack mount kit
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Power supply
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Daisy-chain cable