Avocent Network Adapter EMS1000P Betriebsanweisung

MERGEPOINT UNITY™ KVM OVER IP AND SERIAL CONSOLE SWITCHINSTALLER/USER GUIDE

KVMswitching capabilitiesThe MergePoint Unity switch supports IQmodules, which are powered directly from the target device andprovides Keep Alive fu

Users access the MergePoint Unity switch and all attached systems via Ethernet or using a V.34, V.90 or V.92modem from a client. The clients can be lo

Sample ConfigurationFigure 1.1: Example MergePoint Unity Switch ConfigurationNumber Description Number Description1 CAT 5 Connection 6Telephone Networ

Installation25MergePoint Unity Switch ConnectivityA MergePoint Unity switching system transmits KVM and serial information between operators and targe

Figure 2.1: Basic MergePoint Unity Switch Configuration (MergePoint Unity 8032 Switch Shown)Number Description Number Description1 Digital User 8 Powe

Number Description Number Description6 External Virtual Media 13 IQ Modules (PS/2, USB, VMC, Sun and serial are available)7 MergePoint Unity 8035 Swit

rack. Most MergePoint Unity switches may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration. The MergePoint Unityswitch family does not support a 0U configuration.

4. Plug a CAT 5 cable from the Ethernet network into a LAN port on the back of the MergePoint Unityswitch. Network users will access the MergePoint Un

3. Plug one end of a CAT 5 cable (4-pair, up to 150 ft/45 m) into an available numbered port on the rear of theMergePoint Unity switch. Plug the other

Setting up the built-in web serverYou can access the MergePoint Unity switch via an embedded web server that handles most day-to-dayswitching tasks. B

European Union NotificationWARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the u

Number Description2 Firewall3 User’s Computer4 Firewall Forwards HTTP Requests and KVM Traffic to the MergePoint Unity Switch5 User Browses to Firewal

• The LED illuminates when the unit is ready.• The LED blinks when the MergePoint Unity switch is booting or an upgrade is in progress.• The LED blink

14 MergePoint Unity™ KVM over IP and Serial Console Switch Installer/User Guide

Local and Remote Configuration315The User InterfacesThe MergePoint Unity switch comes equipped with two “point-and-click” interfaces: a local user int

For more than 20 attached target devices, the Target List-Full screen provides additional navigation tools. At theTarget List-Full screen you can navi

To log in to the MergePoint Unity switch OBWI from outside a firewall, repeat the above procedure, enteringthe external IP address of the firewall ins

Using the top option barNOTE: If authentication is disabled, only the Refresh button will appear in the local UI. If authentication is enabled, only t

CategorySelect This: To View This:Unit View - Appliance -Properties - LocationSite, department or locationUnit View - Appliance - ApplianceSettings -

Configuring sessionsTo configure general session settings:1. From the side navigation bar, select Unit View - Appliance - Appliance Settings - Sessio

MergePoint Unity Switch Appliance ToolsFrom the Unit Overview screen, you can view the appliance name and type. You can also perform basicappliance ta

MergePoint Unity™ KVM over IP and Serial ConsoleSwitchInstaller/User GuideEmerson, Emerson Network Power and the Emerson Network Power logo are tradem

Saving and restoring appliance configurations and appliance user databasesNOTE: You may only save and restore appliance configurations and user databa

2. Select or deselect the Enable IPv4 checkbox to enable or disable IPv4 mode.3. Enter the desired information in the Address, Subnet and Gateway fiel

You can also select the keyboard language for the local port, scan mode time, enable/disable the setup portpassword and select a user preemption level

2. Either enable or disable the Virtual Media locked to KVM Sessions checkbox.3. Either enable or disable the Allow Reserved Sessions checkbox.4. Sele

3. Select an Authentication Timeout time from 30 to 300 seconds, and an Inactivity Timeout time from 1 to 60minutes.4. Select Save.Scan ModeNOTE: Scan

Access levelsWhen a user account is added, the user may be assigned to any of the following access levels: Applianceadministrators, User administrator

SNMP SettingsSNMP is a protocol used to communicate management information between network management applicationsand MergePoint Unity switches. Other

2. Type the address of up to four management workstations to which this MergePoint Unity switch will sendevents in the SNMP Trap Destination fields, a

CAUTION: Disconnecting an IQ module during a firmware update or cycling power to the target device will render the moduleinoperable and require the IQ

The Video Viewer431The Video Viewer WindowThe Video Viewer is used to conduct a KVM session with the target devices attached to a MergePoint Unityswit

Symbols UsedNOTE: The following symbols may appear within the documentation or on the product.InstructionsThis symbol is intended to alert the user to

Figure 4.1: Video Viewer Window (Normal Window Mode)Number Description1Title Bar: Displays the name of the target device being viewed. When in Full Sc

Number Description7Close button: Closes the Video Viewer window.The Close button may not be present for all operating systems.8 Accessed device deskto

2. Select the desired setting for the Enable Activity Timeoutbox.3. If necessary, select the time limit for the inactivity time-out.4. Click Save.Wind

To refresh the screen, click the Refresh Image button in the Video Viewer window, or select View - Refresh fromthe Video Viewer window menu. The digit

Figure 4.2: Manual Video Adjust Dialog BoxNumber Description Number Description1 Image Capture Width 8 Pixel Noise Threshold2 Pixel Sampling/Fine Adju

Automatic video adjustmentIn most cases, you do not need to alter the Video Settings from the default settings. The system automaticallyadjusts and us

Noise SettingsDetection thresholdsIn some cases, noise in the video transmission keeps the packets/sec count up, which is indicated by small dotschang

Figure 4.3: Video Viewer Window with Local and Remote Cursors DisplayedNumber Description1 Remote Cursor2 Local CursorTable 4.3: Descriptions for Figu

The Session Options dialog box appears.2. Click the Mouse tab.3. Select a terminating keystroke from the drop-down menu in the Single Cursor mode area

Mouse alignment and synchronizationBecause the MergePoint Unity switch OBWI cannot get constant feedback from the mouse, there are times whenthe mouse

T A B L E  OF  C ON T E N T SProduct Overview 1Features and Benefits 1Reduce cable bulk 1KVMswitching capabilities 2True serial capabilities 2Local

The target device must be intrinsically able to use the types of USB2-compatible media that you virtually map.In other words, if the target device doe

Figure 4.4: Video Viewer Virtual Media Dialog BoxTo map a virtual media drive:1. Open a virtual media session from the Video Viewer menu by selecting

After a physical drive or image is mapped, it may be used on the target device.To unmap a virtual media drive:1. In the Virtual Media dialog box, unch

The smart card status is indicated by the smart card icon at the far right of the Video Viewer toolbar. Thefollowing table describes the smart card st

3. Select Pass-through all keystrokes in regular window mode.4. Click OK to save setting.MacrosThe MergePoint Unity switch OBWI comes pre-configured w

LDAP547LDAP is a vendor-independent protocol standard used for accessing, querying and updating a directory usingTCP/IP. Based on the X.500 Directory

The Access Type radio buttons specify how a query is sent to each LDAP target device. When using LDAP, allusernames, passwords and other information s

You can configure the following settings on the LDAP Query Page:• The Query Mode (Appliance) parameters determine whether or not a user has access to

Appliance and Target Device Query ModesOne of three different modes can each be used for Query Mode (Appliance) and Query Mode (Target Device):• Basic

Query Mode (Appliance). If a group is found containing the user and target device IDs, the user is givenaccess to the selected target device connected

Configuring sessions 20Closing a session 20MergePoint Unity Switch Appliance Tools 21Rebooting the MergePoint Unity switch 21Upgrading the MergePoint

NOTE: The factory default name in earlier versions contains a space that must be removed by editing the switching system name inthe Appliance Overview

53A P P E N D I C E SApp e nd ice sAppendix A: Terminal OperationsEach MergePoint Unity switch may be configured at the appliance level through the Co

Using Serial IQ ModulesBoth DSRIQ-SRL and MPUIQ-SRLserial modules are supported and described in the following sections.Using DSRIQ-SRL ModulesThe DS

• Received: This option enables you to specify how the module translates a received Enter character.Available options are <CR> (Enter) or <CR

Creating a DSRIQ-SRL module macroPressing the Page Down key when the Terminal Applications menu’s Configuration screen is displayed willprovide access

• Ctrl-F10: While in Configuration mode, returns to the previous screen with On-Line mode enabled.• Ctrl-F11: Clears the history buffer. If you choose

Pin No. Signal Name Input/Output7 DCD/DSR - Data Set Ready IN8 N/C - Not Connected N/ACisco port pinoutsThe following table lists the Cisco serial por

Appendix C: UTP CablingThis appendix discusses various aspects of connection media. The performance of a MergePoint Unity switchingsystem depends on h

• If bending the cable is necessary, make it gradual with no bend sharper than a one inch radius. Allowing thecable to be sharply bent or kinked can p

Appendix D: Cable Pinout InformationNOTE: All MergePoint Unity switches have the 8-pin modular jack for the modem and console/setup ports.Figure D.1:

Color Settings 37Adjusting Color Depth 37Contrast and brightness 37Noise Settings 38Detection thresholds 38Block Noise Threshold and Pixel Noise Thres

Appendix E: Technical SpecificationsCategory ValueServer PortsNumberMPU8032DAC/8032/4032DAC/4032/2032DAC/2032:32MPU2016DAC/2016/1016DAC/1016: 16MPU10

Category ValueNumber/Type 1 VGA/5 USBNetwork ConnectionNumber 2Type 10/100/1000 EthernetConnector 8-pin modularUSB Device PortNumber 4 (4 and 8 port)

Category ValueAC Input Power(maximum)40 WAmbient Atmospheric Condition RatingsTemperature32 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 50 degrees Celsius) operat

Appendix F: Sun Advanced Key EmulationCertain keys on a standard Type 5 (US) Sun keyboard can be emulated by key press sequences on a PS/2keyboard. To

Due to these keyboard-specific differences, keyboard mapping inconsistencies may be encountered whenswitching between target devices using Sun VSN and

Appendix G: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operational issues you encounter withyour Avo

For Technical Support:http://www.avocent.com/support 590-883-501F

DSRIQ-SRL module pinouts 57Using MPUIQ-SRL Modules 57ACS console server port pinouts 57Cisco port pinouts 58Appendix C: UTP Cabling 59UTP copper cabli

Product Overview11Features and BenefitsThe Avocent® MergePoint Unity™ KVM over IP and Serial Console Switch combines analog and digitaltechnology to p