Avocent AMX5020 KVM Switch AMX5020-202 Manual
Product codes
AMX5020-202
Chapter 1: Product Overview 3
See Chapter 4 in this user guide or the AMWorks software online Help program on your
installation CD for instructions on managing devices in your AMX switching system.
installation CD for instructions on managing devices in your AMX switching system.
Expansion capability
The expansion capability of your AMX switch depends on the AMX Series product installed in
your system. If your total number of servers is greater than 32 (supported by the AMX5000 switch)
or 64 (supported by the AMX5010 switch), you can connect multiple AMX switches together to
give dozens of users control of hundreds of servers from one set of peripherals. For additional
flexibility, you can attach other Avocent KVM switches to the AMX switching system as well.
Refer to Chapter 2 for additional information on tiering an AMX switching system.
your system. If your total number of servers is greater than 32 (supported by the AMX5000 switch)
or 64 (supported by the AMX5010 switch), you can connect multiple AMX switches together to
give dozens of users control of hundreds of servers from one set of peripherals. For additional
flexibility, you can attach other Avocent KVM switches to the AMX switching system as well.
Refer to Chapter 2 for additional information on tiering an AMX switching system.
OSCAR graphical user interface
Using the OSCAR graphical user interface, you can select any attached system computer through
your keyboard or mouse. The OSCAR interface supports multilevel security with password
protection, enabling you to control how much access users have to each server in your data
center. For additional security, the OSCAR interface can be configured to log out after a user-
defined period of inactivity. When the time-out is reached, the current channel is deselected and
the screen goes blank. Users must log in again to access system servers.
your keyboard or mouse. The OSCAR interface supports multilevel security with password
protection, enabling you to control how much access users have to each server in your data
center. For additional security, the OSCAR interface can be configured to log out after a user-
defined period of inactivity. When the time-out is reached, the current channel is deselected and
the screen goes blank. Users must log in again to access system servers.
AMWorks software
The AMWorks Java-based system administration software tool supplied with each AMX switch is
used to assign names to attached servers and administer naming and access information for
attached users. You can also use the AMWorks software to configure AMX switching system
installations remotely, eliminating the need to configure each unit separately. The AMWorks
software also enables you to monitor and report on all system and switching events and activities.
used to assign names to attached servers and administer naming and access information for
attached users. You can also use the AMWorks software to configure AMX switching system
installations remotely, eliminating the need to configure each unit separately. The AMWorks
software also enables you to monitor and report on all system and switching events and activities.
Table 1.1: Target KVM Switches in AMX Cascaded Switching System
Target KVM Switches
AutoView
switch
AutoView
2000
switch
AutoView 200 switch
DSR
switch
AutoView 400 switch
IBM C2T
AutoView 416 switch
OutLook
ES switch
AutoView 424 switch
SwitchView
OSD switch
AutoView 1000R switch
XP
switch
AutoView 2000R switch
KVM switch (Refers to any KVM switch used in an AMX
switching system that is not in this list)
switching system that is not in this list)