Avocent AMX5020 KVM Switch AMX5020-202 Manual

Product codes
AMX5020-202
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 Chapter 2: Installation        15
3.
Attach one end of the CAT 5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the AMIQ-SRL module. Connect 
the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired computer port on the back of your AMX switch.
4.
Connect the power supply to the power connector on your AMIQ-SRL module. The cable 
expander can be used to power up to four AMIQ-SRL modules from a single power supply.
5.
Connect the AMIQ-SRL module power supply to an appropriate AC wall outlet to power up 
your serial device.
Repeat this procedure for every serial device that will be attached to your AMX switching system.
Connecting users to the AMX switching system
Once all servers are connected, you can begin to connect users. Users are connected to the AMX 
switching system through the AMX user station.
Figure 2.8: AMX5100 User Station Rear Panel
Figure 2.9: AMX5110/5120 User Station Rear Panel
 To connect users to the AMX switching system:
1.
Place the AMX user station near the monitor you wish to connect. Each unit is designed to bear 
the weight of a monitor and can be used as a monitor stand.
2.
Plug your keyboard, monitor and mouse cables into the appropriate ports on the back of the 
user station.
AC Power
Connection to 
 
AMX Switch
KVM 
Access
Serial Port
AC Power
Connections to AMX 
Switch/Local Server
KVM 
Access
Serial Port