Quick Installation Guide
SwitchView
TM
IP
The following instructions will help you connect your SwitchView IP device.
Should you require further assistance, please consult your installer/user guide.
To connect a SwitchView IP remote access device to a computer
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About the SwitchView IP remote access device
Using industry standard TCP/IP connectivity, the
SwitchView IP device adds secure remote BIOS level access to a PS/2 server or existing KVM
(keyboard, video, mouse) switch.
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NOTE: For instructions on connecting a SwitchView
IP remote access device to a KVM switch, refer to the SwitchView IP Installer/User Guide.
Attaching host computer video
Disconnect the video cable from the host computer and plug it into the Video Out port on the rear of the SwitchView IP remote access device.
Attaching host computer mouse
Disconnect the mouse from the host computer and plug the connector into the Mouse port on the rear of the SwitchView IP device.
Attaching host computer keyboard
Disconnect the keyboard from the host computer and plug the connector into the Keyboard port on the rear of the SwitchView IP device.
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Attaching the host computer to the
SwitchView IP device
Using the KVM cable supplied with the unit, attach the green connector to the host CPU’s Mouse port, the purple connector to the Keyboard port and the blue video connector to the Video port. Attach the two black KVM cable connectors to the Video In and Computer ports on the rear of the SwitchView IP device.
5 Attaching the unit to the network
Using a 10/100 Ethernet cable, attach the SwitchView
IP remote access device to the network through the
Network port on the front of the unit.
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Connecting power
Connect the 12 V power adaptor to the Power port on the rear of the unit and to a grounded power source.
For additional information
For further instructions on hardware and configuration, refer to the SwitchView IP Installer/User Guide included with the unit. Check http://www.avocent.com/support for the latest firmware updates.
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