Avocent Merge Point Unity
Specifications:
- Product Name: Avocent MergePoint Unity KVM over IP and serial
console switch - Cable Type: CAT5 cable (4-pair, up to 150 ft/45 m)
- Network Interface: Ethernet
- Optional Connection: ITU V.92, V.90, or V.24 compatible
modem - USB Ports: Local USB connection ports
- Power Input: AC power outlet
Product Usage Instructions:
1. Connecting the Local Port:
Plug the VGA monitor and USB keyboard and mouse cables into the
labeled Avocent MergePoint Unity switch ports.
2. Connecting an IQ Module to the Switch:
Plug one end of a CAT5 cable into a numbered port on the switch
and the other end into an IQ module.
3. Connecting the IQ Module to a Target Device:
Plug the IQ module into the appropriate ports on the back of the
target device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: How do I access the Avocent MergePoint Unity switch
remotely?
A: Plug a CAT5 cable from the Ethernet network into a LAN port
on the back of the switch. Network users will access the switch
through this port.
Q: Can I connect virtual media devices to the switch?
A: Yes, you can connect virtual media devices or smart card
readers to any of the local USB connection ports on the switch.
Avocent® MergePoint UnityTM
Quick Installation Guide
The following instructions will help you install your Avocent MergePoint Unity KVM over IP and serial console switch. The figures included in this guide contain number callouts that are associated with the numbered procedural step.
NOTE: All VertivTM Avocent® DSAVIQ, DSRIQ and MPUIQ modules can be used with your switch.
1. Connecting the local port
Plug your VGA monitor and USB keyboard and mouse cables into the appropriately labeled Avocent MergePoint Unity switch ports.
2. Connecting an IQ module to the switch
Plug one end of a user-supplied CAT5 cable (4-pair, up to 150 ft/45 m) into a numbered port on the switch. Plug the other end into an RJ45 connector of an IQ module.
3. Connecting the IQ module to a target device
Plug the IQ module into the appropriate ports on the back of a target device. Repeat this procedure for all target devices you want to connect.
4. Connecting the network and remote users
Plug a user-supplied CAT5 cable from the Ethernet network into a LAN port on the back of the switch. Network users will access the switch through this port.
5. Connecting to an external modem (optional)
The Avocent MergePoint Unity switch can also be accessed using an ITU V.92, V.90 or V.24compatible modem. Plug one end of an RJ45 cable into the MODEM port on the switch. Plug the other end into the RJ45 to DB9 (male) adaptor, which then plugs into the appropriate port on the back of the modem.
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Telephone network
Modem
USB connected external media
device
PDU
Local USB
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connection
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Target devices
IQ modules
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Quick Installation Guide
6. Connecting a supported PDU
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(optional)
Plug one end of the RJ45 cable,
Ethernet
supplied with the Power Distribution
Unit (PDU), into the PDU1 port on
the switch. Using the supplied RJ45 adaptor, plug the other end into the PDU. Plug the power cords from the
Telephone network
Modem
target devices into the PDU. Plug
the PDU into an appropriate AC wall
outlet. Repeat this procedure for
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the PDU2 port to connect a second
USB connected
external media
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device
PDU, if desired.
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7. Connecting local virtual media or smart cards (optional)
Connect virtual media devices or smart card readers to any of the local USB connection ports on the switch.
To open a virtual media session with a target device, the target device must first be connected to the switch using a virtual media capable MPUIQ-VMCHS module.
To map a smart card with a target device, the target device must first be connected to the switch using a smart card capable MPUIQVMCHS module.
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PDU
Local USB connection
8. Turning on target devices and connecting power to the switch
Turn on each target device, then locate the power cord that came with the switch. Plug one end into the power socket on the rear of the switch. Plug the other end into an appropriate AC outlet.
If using a model equipped with dual power, use your second power cord to connect to the second power socket on the rear of the switch and plug the other end into an appropriate AC outlet.
Target devices
IQ modules
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