Avocent 2000R Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 2: Installation 15
5. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the appropriate AVRIQ
module for the server you want to connect to the appliance.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 for all servers you wish to attach. Up to eight servers may
be attached to the AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance through the
AVRIQ-PEM module.
NOTE: When a server is connected using an AVRIQ-PEM and is in use, other servers
connected through that AVRIQ-PEM cannot be accessed by other users.
Adding a legacy KVM switch
You can add your legacy switches to the AutoView 1000R/2000R appliance for
better integration into your existing configuration. In a cascaded system, each
ARI port will accommodate up to 24 servers.
Legacy Switch Support
Legacy Product Model Numbers
OutLook
®
ES 140ES, 180ES, 280ES, 1160ES, 2160ES, 4160ES
AutoView AV200-4, AV200-8, AV400-4, AV400-8, AV416, AV424
Power
Cord
Local User
AVRIQ Module
PS/2, USB, Sun and
Serial are available
AVRIQ
Module
AutoView
200/400
Switch
KVM Connections
Outlook ES Switch
Server 1 Server 1
AutoView 1000R
Appliance
CAT 5 Cable
Figure 2.4: AutoView 1000R Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch