Avocent 2000R Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 2: Installation 9
Chapter 2: Installation
The AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance requires that the AVWorks software be
installed prior to use. AVWorks software allows you to view and control a
server attached to the AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance, configure and
maintain the system and prevent unauthorized access to the appliance via
IP connection.
NOTE: The local port does not require the AVWorks software for operation. The local port
uses the On-Screen Confi guration and Activity Reporting interface (OSCAR
®
). For more
information, see Chapter 3.
The AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance uses Ethernet networking
infrastructure and TCP/IP protocol to transmit keyboard, video and mouse
information between operators and connected computers. Although 10BaseT
Ethernet may be used, a dedicated, switched 100BaseT network provides
improved performance.
Getting Started
Before installing your AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance, refer to the following
lists to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance as well as
other items necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the AutoView 1000R/2000R
The following items are supplied with your appliance:
AutoView 1000R or AutoView 2000R appliance
• Power cord
Rack mounting kit
One straight-through null modem serial cable
AutoView 1000R/2000R Installer/User Guide
AVWorks Installer/User Guide
• AVWorks CD
AutoView 1000R/2000R and AVWorks Quick Installation Guide
Additional items needed
The following are additional items needed to use your appliance:
One AVRIQ per attached server or switch
One AVRIQ-SRL per attached serial device
One CAT 5 patch cable per server or serial device (4-pair UTP, up to
10 meters)