Home

Avocent HMIQSHDI-202 console extender

Contents

1. For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 26 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Table 3 1 RJ 45 Connector LEDs LED Indication Meaning LED 1 Green static Linked at 1 Gbps Green flashing Linked at 100 Mbps Green off No Link LED2 Yellow static Linked but no activity Yellow flashing Transmit receive activity Accessing the System Depending on your configuration turning on an HMX user station will automatically initiate a connection with the remote workstation or display a user login Once you are connected a series of messages will be displayed on the screen to inform you of the progress of the connection You will be able to interact with the remote workstation as if it were located at your desk NOTE If the remote workstation has been turned off the HMX user station cannot establish a connection OSD functions The HMX user station incorporates an OSD that allows you to view information about the configuration of your system in Desktop Mode or Extender Mode Displaying system information using the OSD The OSD enables you to display the firmware release of the user station and the transmitter For optimum performance keep your firmware current The OSD also enables you to view the IP address and MAC address of both the HMX user station and transmitter For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 27 To display sy
2. amp Service www preco net avocent 50 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Configuring Video Input Settings The HMX 1050 and HMX 1070 user stations are capable of transmitting either digital DVI or analog video VGA from the remote workstation to your monitor The HMX 2050 user station is capable of transmitting DVI only from the remote workstation to your analog or digital monitor The HMX system will normally operate well when set on its default settings The HMX 1050 user station needs the transmitter to be set for the dedicated video type to operate correctly NOTE Video display problems may occur if video input settings are not configured correctly To configure video input settings 1 From the serial menu press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 2 Press 7 to access the Console Settings Menu and press Enter The Console Settings Menu will display The current video input setting is displayed beside menu item 1 NOTE Under Video Performance the number 1 signifies lowest quality while 5 signifies highest quality Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dg DB E i Transmitter Serial Console i Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved H L HA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 1 Target Video DYI Normall 2 Video Performance 51 3 Audio Performance Medium maa Management Unlimited E
3. Ensure that each HMIQDI transmitter and HMX 1050 user station has a unique IP address 2 Using the HMX Manager locate and add the units to the HMX Manager database For information on how to do this refer to the HMX Manager Installer User Guide For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 2 Installation 17 Installing the HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Stations Before installing your HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station refer to the list below to ensure that you have all the items necessary for installation Needed to install the HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station Two external power supplies Two IEC power cords Applicable Quick Installation Guide KVM cable UTP cable not supplied Three wire serial cable or null modem cable not supplied Needed for non standard installations HMX 2050 user station only To connect a VGA monitor to the user station a DVI to VGA adaptor is required not supplied Mounting option The user station mounts to the rear of a flat panel monitor via a mounting plate accessory NOTE Mounting accessories are ordered separately Contact Avocent for more information Installation options HMX 2050 or HMX 1070 user station by unplugging the power supply from the electrical outlet To reduce the risk i CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment disconnect the power from the of electric shock or damage to your equipment turn on the
4. Line out 8 kHz over stereo channels at a resolution of 16 bits Target Sync Types Analog output only Separate horizontal and vertical Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings UL FCC cUL VCCI C Tick CE For Sales amp Service 65 PRECO 888 842 4632 Www preco net avocent 66 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Table A 2 HMIQDHDD and HMIQSHDI Transmitter Specifications HEP Ng N Network Ethernet Standard Ethernet Il Extension Ports Number 1 Connectors RJ 45 Console Ports USB 1 DVI I video 2 audio line out 1 HMIQDHDD Number USB 1 DVI D video 1 VGA video 1 audio line out 1 HMIQSHDI Type USB Type A DVI D video USB male DVI I male 3 5 mm stereo audio jack 2 5 mm DC power jack HMIQDHDD connectors USB male DVI D male VGA male 3 5 mm stereo audio jack 2 5 mm DC power jack HMIQSHDI Encryption Type Authenticated SSL Dimensions HxWxD 28 x 127 x 200 mm 1 10 x 5 00 x 7 87 in Weight 0 75 Kg 1 65 Ib including cables Environmental Heat Dissipation 22 W H Power Consumption 20W AC input power 100 240 VAC AC input current rating 1A AC frequency 50 60 Hz DC input power 5V DC input current rating 1 1 A Operating Temperature 0 to 35 Celsius 32 to 95 Fahrenheit Storage Temperature 20 to 60 Celsiu
5. 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 38 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help D Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 R11 rights reserved Ruto Negotiate 2 100Base TX full duplex 0 Exit Enter selection gt Connected 0 37 54 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 16 Network Speed Menu 10 Type 0 zero and press Enter to exit and apply changes or to return to the Network Configuration Menu If you made a mistake and do not wish to save the changes you made to the network settings type C and press Enter NOTE Changes to network configurations are applied only after you exit the Network Configuration Menu The HMX user station will now automatically reset to apply the new network configuration During reset the HMX user station will drop its connection to the transmitter You will be returned to the Appliance Selection Menu screen The connection will be restored NOTE The currently selected network speed Auto Negotiate is marked with an asterisk To access the HMX Manager IP Configuration Menu Press 6 to select the Appliance Mode option in the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter 2 Select number 2 for Desktop Mode and press Enter You are now in Desktop Mode 3 Press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password Type the password a
6. DVI D and VGA video sources are supported at the transmitter via a dual connector allowing the user to choose the appropriate video source The HMX 2050 user station and HMIQDHDD transmitter also support 24 bit color depth up to a resolution of 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz DVI D computer video sources are supported at the transmitter Since DVI I is supported at the receiver a VGA adaptor can be used to connect to a VGA monitor Both the HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user stations feature support for 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz Transmitter features The transmitter connects externally to the video audio and USB ports of the remote workstation The HMIQDI transmitter is attached directly to the remote workstation and draws its power directly from two USB ports on the remote workstation The HMIQDHDD and HMIQSHDI transmitters are powered by an external power supply The transmitter captures compresses and encrypts the workstation s media streams and transmits them to the receiver over a standard TCP IP network Interoperability The HMIQSHDI and HMIQDHDD transmitters are compatible with each other enabling users with combined single and dual video computers to gain access from either a single or dual display desks NOTE The HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user stations will only show a single A channel video of the HMIQSHDI and HMIQDHDD transmitters respectively Multiplatform support The transmitter is connected to the remote workstation via USB connectors This
7. For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent LAN Avocent For Technical Support www avocent com support 590 821 501F For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent
8. GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software to make sure the software is free for all its users This General Public License applies to most of the Free Software Foundation s software and to any other program whose authors commit to using it Some other Free Software Foundation software is covered by the GNU Library General Public License instead You can apply it to your programs too When we speak of free software we are referring to freedom not price Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software and charge for this service if you wish that you receive source code or can get it if you want it that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs and that you know you can do these things To protect your rights we need to make restrictions that forbid anyone to deny you these rights or to ask you to surrender the rights These restrictions translate to certain responsibilities for you if you distribute copies of the software or if you modify it For example if you distribute copies of such a program whether gratis or for a fee you must give the recipients all the rights that you have You must make sure that they too receive or can get the source code And you must show them these terms so they know their rights We protect your rights with two steps 1 copyright the software and 2 offer
9. Help Du 53 me Transmitter Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved Transmitter Network Configuration Menu Transmitter MAC Address 00 E0 86 08 40 201 Transmitter IP Address 192 168 13 21 Transmitter Netmask 255 255 255 01 Transmitter Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Reset To Factory Default Network Settings Static DHCP Network Configuration Static s Networks Speed AUTO xi Enter selection gt Connected 0 15 36 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 9 Transmitter Network Configuration Menu 6 Press 1 to select the Transmitter IP Address option and press Enter 7 Type a valid IP address and press Enter 8 Press 2 to select the Transmitter Netmask option and press Enter 9 Type a valid Transmitter Netmask Press Enter to return to the Transmitter Network Configuration Menu 10 Press 3 to select the Transmitter Default Gateway option and press Enter 11 Type a valid Transmitter Default Gateway and press Enter 12 Type 0 zero and press Enter to exit and apply changes or to return to the Network Configuration Menu If you made a mistake and do not wish to save the changes you made to the network settings type C and press Enter For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 34 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 13 A system message will appear that states Connection to the Transmitter is lost You will be automatically returned to the Applianc
10. Menu will appear Your currently selected OSD hotkey sequence is displayed beside menu item 1 For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 53 NOTE The layout of the Console Settings Menu is different for the Desktop and Extender modes In this example the screen is in Extender Mode Receiver HyperTerminal Elle Edi view Cal Transfer Help Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 R11 rights reserved OSD Hotkey Print Screen OSD rar vidy Timer Enabled1 00 10 Session Retry Timeout Count 01 A Audio Performance Medium Exi Enter selection gt Connected 1 20 15 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 31 Receiver Console Settings Menu Extender Mode 3 Press 1 to access the OSD Hotkey Menu and press Enter The OSD Hotkey Menu will appear This menu shows you the hotkey sequences that you can choose from The current hotkey sequence is indicated by an asterisk symbol Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved R DT Shift Shift Scroll lock Scroll lock Exit Apply Changes Go TD OONHUFONE Enter selection gt Connected 1 21 35 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 32 OSD Hotkey Menu 4 Type the number that corresponds to the hotkey sequence you wish to apply and press Enter For Sales PRECO 888
11. Please see Appendix A for information on supported resolutions and refresh rates 1 Turn off the remote workstation 2 Connect the USB connector on the transmitter to the corresponding USB port on the workstation For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 2 Installation 19 3 Connect the video connector and audio connector on the HMIQSHDI or HMIQDHDD transmitter to the appropriately labeled ports on the back of the workstation NOTE For CD quality audio you must configure the transmitter and the user station using the serial menu 4 Connect one end of the UTP cable to the transmitter s RJ 45 connector and turn on the workstation 5 Route the other end of the UTP cable to the location you have chosen for the user station If necessary you can extend the UTP cable via junctions or a hub subject to normal Ethernet cabling practices Figure 2 6 HMIQDHDD Transmitter Shown Table 2 7 Figure 2 6 Descriptions Number Description 1 USB 2 Video 3 Line out NOTE The HMIQSHDI transmitter features one DVI D connector and one VGA connector To connect the HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station 1 Connect your keyboard monitor mouse and other peripherals cables to the appropriately labeled ports on the back of the user station 2 Connect the UTP cable to the RJ 45 port on the back of the user station For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net av
12. amp Avocent USA Notification WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip ment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canadian Notification This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Ministere des Communi cations du Canada Japanese Approvals TOREA MAULE ERU Die V CCI DH ICES lt 7 2 RARR TORA RE CENT D LE Wen LD
13. are fully supported enabling the HMX system to support two three and five button mice with scroll and tilt wheel capability Composite mouse and keyboard devices are also supported along with mass storage devices and other types of USB devices CD and DVD ROM drives thumb drives and other non isochronous USB devices such as printers touch screens smart card readers and pen tablets are supported as well NOTE The HMX system does not support isochronous USB devices such as speakers or web cams Support for mass storage devices is also provided on the HMX user stations automatically Support for other USB devices is provided on the HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user stations automatically but can be overridden by the user In an HMX user station the first device that is not keyboard mouse or mass storage is assigned to the virtual USB channel vUSB channel and passed to the remote computer In the event you want to use the vUSB channel for a keyboard or mouse the on screen display OSD allows the default vUSB device to be disabled and a keyboard or mouse to be assigned to that vUSB channel NOTE The vUSB channel will only be used for devices other than the standard keyboard mouse and mass storage devices A firmware upgrade is required to utilize mass storage instead of another vUSB device on the HMX 1050 user station Default support for other USB devices in the HMX 1050 user stations is provided in place of support for a mass storage device
14. avocent Chapter 3 Operations 49 The Receiver Appliance Information Menu screen contains the following information and all values are read only user station name EID number release version e application e boot and FPGA firmware version numbers e manufacturing part number Receiver HyperTerminal Ele Edit View Call Transfer Help es Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved Appliance Name S2000 00 E0 86 08 41 1C1 Appliance EID 137 324515 00001 Release Version 2 361 Application 0S Version Boot Version FPGA Version Manufacturing Part Number Exit Enter selection gt Connected 0 59 52 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 27 Receiver Appliance Information Menu To view transmitter system information Press Enter to display the serial menu 2 Press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 3 Press 6 to access the Appliance Information Menu and press Enter Press 1 to access the Transmitter Appliance Information Menu and press Enter The Transmitter Appliance Information Menu will appear The Transmitter Appliance Information Menu screen contains the following read only information transmitter name EID number e release version e application boot and FPGA firmware version numbers e manufacturing part number For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632
15. cancel the changes if any Example Session Send the use password password command terminated by a line feed the response should be resp connect Enter the get ipaddr command the response should be resp ipaddr 192 168 13 7 NOTE In this example the IP address of the managed unit is 192 168 13 7 For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 62 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide NOTE Before a changed IP address gateway or subnet address becomes active the use reset command has to be entered Being able to read the new address with a get command before sending use reset does command not necessarily mean the new address is applied and active For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 63 APPENDICES Appendix A Technical Specifications NOTE During the course of this product s lifetime modifications might be made to its hardware or firmware that could cause these specifications to change without notice Table A 1 HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Station Product Specifications Network Ethernet Standard Ethernet II IP Port Usage Port 16384 Video Port 16388 Video Port 16385 Audio Port 16386 Keyboard Mouse Port 16387 vMedia Ports 4463 4464 4465 Control Extension Ports Number 1 Connectors RJ 45 User Ports USB 4 DVI I video 2 audio line out 1 power jack 1 HMX 2050 user station Numer
16. connection to the transmitter will be dropped 5 Specify the location of the upgrade file and initiate the file transfer When the transfer has completed a message will display stating Firmware update successful Resetting Appliance The connection to the HMX user station will be restored NOTE If the HMX user station determines that the upgrade file is invalid the HMX user station cancels the upgrade and maintains the previous firmware version A message will display indicating that the firmware upgrade has failed To Flash upgrade your HMX user station using HTTP Download the HMX user station upgrade file from Avocent 2 From the serial menu press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 3 Press 5 to access the Firmware Management Menu and press Enter 4 Press 2 to select Receiver Flash upgrade via HTTP and press Enter You will be prompted to enter the URL for the upgrade file 5 Enter the URL for the upgrade file using the following syntax http lt server ip address server port lt upgrade file path For example http 192 168 13 3 8080 RX dld NOTE If the server is set up on standard port 80 the port information can be omitted 6 To initiate the file transfer press Enter The connection to the transmitter will be dropped 7 When the transfer has completed a message will display stating Firmware update successful Resetting A
17. current NOTE Do not use software XON XOFF flow control when using XMODEM NOTE It is recommended that you Flash upgrade the transmitter before you Flash upgrade the HMX user station Transmitters and user stations should have the same version for guaranteed operation To Flash upgrade your transmitter using XMODEM Download the transmitter upgrade file from Avocent 2 From the serial menu press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 3 Press 5 to access the Firmware Management Menu and press Enter Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Cal Transfer Help DE 53 28 Transmitter Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved Firmware Management Menu 1 Transmitter Flash upgrade via MMODEM ad Flash upgrade via HTTP Exi Enter selection gt Connected 0 24 06 Auto detect 576008 N 1 NUM Figure 3 23 Transmitter Firmware Management Menu 4 Press 1 to select the Transmitter Flash upgrade via XMODEM menu Press Enter 5 Specify the location of the upgrade file and initiate the file transfer 6 When the transfer has completed a message will display stating Firmware update successful Resetting Appliance During reset the transmitter will drop the connection to the HMX user station A second system message will appear that states Connection to the transmitter is lost You wil
18. in Extender Mode Desktop Mode or Matrix Mode The HMX user station and transmitter can obtain their IP address data from a DHCP server in any of the three modes Extender Mode In Extender Mode turning on the HMX user station automatically establishes a connection with the remote workstation via the transmitter Desktop Mode In Desktop Mode turning on the HMX user station enables the user to log in and connect to their allocated computer Matrix Mode In Matrix Mode turning on the HMX user station enables the user to log in and view all accessible computers For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 6 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Figure 1 1 HMX Workstation Extension System Desktop Mode Table 1 1 Figure 1 1 Descriptions TE gt _ P_ _ _ _n Rr OQ LAS Number Description 1 Rack Mounted Computer and Transmitter 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch 3 HMX Manager 4 User Station 5 Ethernet LAN Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and or keyboard problems when using Avocent products e Ifthe building has 3 phase AC power ensure that the workstation and monitor are on the same phase For best results they should be on the same circuit For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 1 Product Overview 7 To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment please observe the fol
19. remote workstation and the HMX 2050 or HMX 1070 user station and HMIQDHDD or HMIQSHDI transmitter in the order described in the following procedures You can install the HMX system with the HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station either by a point to point or networked configuration Point to point installation HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user station In a point to point configuration no administrator setup of the transmitter or the user station is required This enables you to install the system quickly directly out of the box However if you choose the point to point configuration you can install only one transmitter and user station pair on a subnet and both must be on the same subnet For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 18 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 2 1 k iil s o m MA a Eee Figure 2 5 Point to Point Installation HMX 2050 User Station Table 2 6 Figure 2 5 Descriptions ES AAA Number Description 1 Remote Workstation 2 HMIQDHDD Transmitter 3 HMX 2050 User Station To connect the HMIQSHDI or HMIODHDD transmitter Before connecting the HMIQSHDI or HMIQDHDD transmitter to the remote workstation ensure that the resolution and the refresh rate of the remote workstation are supported by the user station Set the screen resolution and refresh rate of the remote workstation Unsupported settings will cause blank video at the receiver NOTE
20. the transmitter using the new settings Resetting the HMX System To reset the HMX user station 1 From the serial menu press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 2 The Receiver Main Menu will appear 3 Press 5 to access the Reset Appliance Menu and press Enter Receiver HyperTerminal DER Eile Edit view Call Transfer Help D 53 025 Y Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved 1 Receiver Reset 0 Exit Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 08 49 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 25 Receiver Reset Appliance Menu For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 48 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 4 Press 1 and Enter to access the Receiver Reset menu to initiate the reset A message will be displayed on the serial menu that states Resetting appliance During reset the connection to the transmitter is dropped When the reset is complete you will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu The connection to the transmitter will be automatically restored To reset the transmitter 1 Press Enter to display the serial menu 2 Press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password The Transmitter Main Menu will appear 3 Press 5 to access the Reset Appliance menu and pres
21. to the Transmitter is lost You will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu screen NOTE If the transmitter determines that the upgrade file is invalid the transmitter cancels the upgrade and maintains the previous firmware version A message displays indicating that the upgrade has failed To Flash upgrade your HMX user station using XMODEM NOTE Youshould Flash upgrade the transmitter before you Flash upgrade the HMX user station Download the HMX user station upgrade file from Avocent 2 From the serial menu press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 3 Press 5 to access the Firmware Management Menu and press Enter Receiver HyperTerminal DER Eile Edit View Cal Transfer Help DS 3 DD E Receiver Serial Console i Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved A i I 1 I 1 i I i I 1 1 I 1 I i 1 i i I 1 I i i I 1 1 I 1 1 1 I i I i I 1 1 Receiver Flash upgrade via XMODEM Y oe Flash upgrade via HTTP Exit Enter selection gt lt gt Connected 0 41 12 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 NUM Figure 3 24 Receiver Firmware Management Menu For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 46 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 4 Press 1 to select Receiver Flash upgrade via XMODEM and press Enter The
22. wide screen resolutions Safety and EMC Approvals and UL FCC cUL VCCI C Tick CE Markings For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Appendix B Factory Default Settings Table B 1 HMX System Factory Defaults Appendices 73 HMX 1050 HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Stations Name RX_ lt MAC address gt IP Address 192 168 13 1 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Netmask 255 255 255 0 OSD Hotkey Sequence Print Screen OSD Inactivity Timer 00 hours 10 minutes OSD Inactivity Checkbox Enabled Session Inactivity Timer 00 hours 10 minutes Session Inactivity Checkbox Disabled Session Retry Time out 1 second Audio Performance Medium Network Speed Auto Negotiate Password password Appliance Mode Extender Static DHCP Network Configuration Static HMIQDI HMIQSHDI and HMIQDHDD Transmitters Name TX_ lt MAC address gt IP Address 192 168 13 2 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Audio Performance Medium Network Speed Auto Negotiate For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service Www preco net avocent 74 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Table B 1 HMX System Factory Defaults Continued EEEF CTT EEE aa a HMIQDI HMIQSHDI and HIMQDHDD Transmitters continued Password password Video DVI Normal Video Performance 5 Bandwidth Management Unlimited Static DH
23. you this license which gives you legal permission to copy distribute and or modify the software Also for each author s protection and ours we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software If the soft ware is modified by someone else and passed on we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors reputations Finally any free program is threatened constantly by software patents We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will individually obtain patent licenses in effect making the program proprietary To prevent this we have made it clear that any patent must be licensed for everyone s free use or not licensed at all The precise terms and conditions for copying distribution and modification follow GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0 This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License The Program below refers to any such program or work and a work based on the Program means either the Program or any derivative work under copyright law that is to say a work containing the Program or a portion of it either verbatim or with modifications and or translated into another la
24. 1 1 A Operating Temperature 0 to 35 Celsius 32 to 95 Fahrenheit Storage Temperature 20 to 60 Celsius 4 to 140 Fahrenheit Transit Temperature 30 to 60 Celsius 22 to 140 Fahrenheit Operating Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95 For Sales amp Service PRECO 888 842 4632 Www preco net avocent 72 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Table A 4 HMIQDI Transmitter Product Specifications Continued Supported Hardware 640 x 350 85 Hz 640 x 480 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 720 x 400 Q 70 Hz 85 Hz 800 x 600 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1024 x 768 9 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1152 x 864 75 Hz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 9 60 Hz 1680 x 1050 60 Hz The following widescreen resolutions are also supported 1360 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 720 9 50 Hz 60 Hz Video Resolution Video Standard DDC version 2B Color Depth 24 Bit Audio Standard PC99 Audio Performance High Performance Line out 44 1 kHz over stereo channels at a resolution of 16 bits Microphone 44 1 kHz over a single channel at a resolution of 16 bits Medium Performance Line out 8 kHz over stereo channels at a resolution of 16 bits Microphone 8 kHz over a single channel at a resolution of 16 bits Target Sync Types i ical Analog input only Separate horizontal and vertica EDID table settings Normal aspect or
25. 2 Transmitter IP Config 0 Exit Apply Changes c Cancel Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 19 59 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 19 Network Configuration Menu For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 41 4 Press 2 to select Transmitter IP Config and press Enter The Transmitter IP Config menu will appear The old Transmitter IP Address is displayed beside menu option 1 Receiver HyperTerminal OBS Eile Edit View Call Transfer Help DE 33 BI Receiver Serial Console i Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved 1 Transmitter IP Address 192 168 13 21 2 Reset To Factory Default Network Settings 2 Detect Transmitter Address Exi Enter selection gt _ lt Connected 0 24 32 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 NUM Figure 3 20 Transmitter IP Configuration Menu on the HMX User Station NOTE This screen is available only in Extender Mode 5 Press 3 to select Detect Transmitter Address and press Enter 6 Turn on the transmitter 7 The HMX user station will detect and save the IP address of the connected transmitter The Transmitter IP Configuration Menu will refresh and the current IP address of the connected Transmitter will be displayed beside menu option 1 8 To save your changes and exit the menu type O zero and press Enter Authentication Authentication for the HMX user station You can change the password settings for the HM
26. 8 842 4632 Www preco net avocent Chapter 4 Advanced Operations 61 Accessing the SAMI Menu To access the SAMI Menu navigate to the Console Settings menu press 7 and then press Enter This menu shows you the editable SAMI settings current port numbesr and SAMI time out settings New settings to the SAMI are not applied until after entering 0 to exit apply changes For proper operation once a command is sent wait for a response before another command is sent Each command must be encapsulated in a single TCP IP packet NOTE The SAMI is disabled by default and uses password as the default password hmx HyperTerminal DER ile Edit View Call Transfer Help Simple ASCII Management Disabled Change SAM password Set SAM port 169511 SAM Session Timeout Minutes 00601 Exit Apply Changes Cancel Enter selection gt Connected 5 13 43 ANSIW 57600 8 N 1 Figure 4 1 SAMI Menu To configure the following on the SAMI Menu e To enable or disable the SAMI select option 1 to toggle back and forth The screen will be refreshed with the new setting e To change the default password select option 2 and enter your new password You will be prompted to re enter your password Press Enter to complete this process e To change the port number between 1024 and 65535 select option 3 e To enter the session time out time in minutes select option 4 e Press 0 zero to exit and apply changes or press c to
27. 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 54 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 5 To confirm your selection and exit the screen type 0 zero and press Enter Table 3 2 OSD Hotkey Sequences Hotkey Sequences All Print Screen Default Ctrl Ctrl L R Ctrl Ctrl L Ctrl Ctrl R Alt Alt L R Alt Alt L Alt Alt R Shift Shift L R Shift Shift L Shift Shift R Scroll Lock Scroll Lock OSD Inactivity Time out By default the HMX user station is configured to dismiss the OSD after an inactivity period of 10 minutes To reactivate the OSD you must enter a valid OSD hotkey sequence Using the serial menu you can disable the OSD time out or change the time out period to any value between zero minutes and 10 hours Setting the time out period to zero means that the OSD will not time out The maximum time out period that can be configured is 9 hours and 59 minutes NOTE You can dismiss the OSD at any time by pressing ESC To change the OSD time out period 1 From the serial menu press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password Press 8 to access the Console Settings Menu and press Enter The current OSD time out configuration is displayed beside menu item 2 Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Cal Transfer Help Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights re
28. B keyboards for PC Macintosh and Sun Cypoar Default keyboard drivers are fully supported for Microsoft Windows Mac OS Solaris and Red Hat Linux Mouse 2 9 and 5 button scroll and tilt wheel For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service Www preco net avocent Appendices Table A 1 HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Station Product Specifications Continued Mass Storage Devices All Mass Storage Class devices that use SCSI mass storage subclass Bulk only transfer protocol Printers Touch screens Pen tablets Smart card readers Digital sign pads Joysticks NOTE Check with your Avocent representative for the latest list of devices that have been tested and verified on the HMX System Video Resolution 640 x 350 85 Hz 640 x 480 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 720 x 400 70 Hz 85 Hz 720 x 480 60 Hz 800 x 600 9 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1152 x 864 O 75 Hz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1600 x 1200 60 Hz 1680 x 1050 60 Hz The following widescreen resolutions are also supported 1360 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 720 50 Hz 60 Hz 1440 x 900 60 Hz 1920 x 1154 9 50 Hz DVI monitor only 1920 x 1200 9 60 Hz DVI monitor only Video Standard DDC version 2B Color Depth 24 Bit Audio Standard PC99 Audio Performance High Performance Line out 44 1 kHz over stereo channels at a resolution of 16 bits Medium Performance
29. CP Network Configuration Static For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Appendices 75 Appendix C Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product If an issue should develop follow the steps below for the fastest possible service To resolve an issue 1 Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined 2 Visit www avocent com support and use one of the following resources Search the knowledge base or use the online service request OT Select Technical Support Contacts to find the Avocent Technical Support location nearest you For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 76 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Appendix D Troubleshooting No power status light on HMX user station e Verify that the power supply is plugged in correctly e Ensure that the power cable from the Avocent supplied power supply is securely plugged into the HMX user station No video on monitor attached to HMX user station e Verify that the monitor attached to the HMX user station has power e Ensure that the video cable from the monitor is securely plugged in to the correct connector on the HMX user station e Verify that the remote computer is turned on e Confirm that a network connection exists between th
30. If you need to use mass storage in place of another vUSB device go to www avocent com and download the HMX 1050 user station firmware upgrade NOTE A hub cannot be used to expand the number of USB ports available The HMIQDI transmitter provides two USB interfaces e One port is low speed while the second video port is set to full speed These ports are used for all keyboard and mouse peripheral devices interfacing with the target workstation along with providing power for the HMIQDI transmitter e The other is a high speed port that is used for virtual media mass storage devices peripheral devices or other USB devices interfacing with the target workstation along with providing power for the HMIQDI transmitter NOTE The HMIQDHDD and HMIQSHDI transmitters provide a single USB interface and use an integrated hub within the transmitter Video Video of 24 bit color depth up to a resolution of 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz is supported by the HMX 1050 user station and HMIQDI transmitter Both CRT and flat panel LCD monitors are supported For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 1 Product Overview 3 and can be connected to the HMX system via a DVI I video connector VGA monitors can be attached to the system by using a DVI to VGA adaptor The system supports DDC version 2B The HMX 1070 user station and HMIQSHDI transmitter support 24 bit color depth up to a resolution of 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz Both
31. This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer in accord with Subsection b above The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it For an executable work complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains plus any associated interface definition files plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable However as a special exception the source code distributed need not include anything that is normally distributed in either source or binary form with the major components compiler kernel and so on of the operating system on which the executable runs unless that component itself accompanies the executable If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code even though third parties are not compelled to copy the source along with the object code 4 You may not copy modify sublicense or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License Any attempt otherwise to copy modify sublicense or distribute the Program is void and will automatically terminate your rights under this License However parties who have received copies or rights from you unde
32. USB 4 DVI D video 1 VGA video 1 audio line out 1 power jack 1 HMX 1070 user station Type USB Type A DVI I video C USB Type A USB keyboard and mouse DVI I female 3 5 mm onnectors des A stereo audio jack line out 2 5 mm DC power jack Encryption Type Authenticated SSL Console Port Number 1 For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 64 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Table A 1 HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Station Product Specifications Continued Three wire serial interface RX TX GND via 16450 compatible Type UART Connectors 9 pin D Shell DB9 Dimensions HxWxD 28 x 240 x 140 mm 1 10 x 8 27 x 5 51 in Weight 0 95 Kg 2 09 Ib without packaging cables power supply and literature Environmental Heat Dissipation 22 W H Power Consumption 20 W including power supplied to USB ports AC input power 100 240 VAC AC input current rating 1A AC frequency 50 60 Hz Operating Temperature 0 to 35 Celsius 32 to 95 Fahrenheit Storage Temperature 20 to 60 Celsius 4 to 140 Fahrenheit Transit Temperature 30 to 60 Celsius 22 to 140 Fahrenheit Operating Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95 Supported Hardware Peripherals USB keyboard and mouse speakers Standard 104 105 109 keyboards for PC Macintosh and Sun e NE US
33. V ET COBAIA A 23388 AR 9 Ze ST BLIABRENSTLEBSVET Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings UL FCC cUL VCCI CE C TickSafety certifications and EMC certifications for this product are obtained under one or more of the following designations CMN Certification Model Number MPN Manufacturer s Part Number or Sales Level Model des ignation The designation that is referenced in the EMC and or safety reports and certificates are printed on the label applied to this product European Union NotificationWarning This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Avocent and the Avocent logo are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates in the U S and other countries All other marks are the property of their respective owners 2009 Avocent Corporation 590 821 501F For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service Www preco net avocent Dio E BE Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Dangerous Voltage This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may b
34. X user station through the serial menu via the Receiver Security Configuration Menu To access the Receiver Security Configuration Menu 1 Press Enter to display the serial menu The Appliance Selection Menu will be displayed 2 Press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 42 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 3 Press 2 to select the Security Configuration option and press Enter Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved Console password Enabled Change console password Exit Apply Changes Cancel Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 39 16 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 21 The Receiver Security Configuration Menu NOTE Press 1 to select Console password and press Enter to enable or disable a console password To change the user station password 1 Press 2 to select Change console password and press Enter You will be prompted to enter your current password 2 Type your current password and press Enter You will be prompted to enter the new password 3 Type the new password and press Enter NOTE Each password must consist of ASCII characters and contain between 6 and 64 characters 4 Confirm the new password If successful you will see a message statin
35. an action which does not change the value of a parameter For example to initiate a session the user must send the password with the use command use password sessionpassword resp The resp command will be used to respond to a request from the client error The user station will respond with the error command when an invalid message is received The format of the error response is error command parameter failure If a specific error can be identified the user station will return that error The following table describes the parameters that can be utilized through the SAMI For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 60 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Table 4 1 SAMI Parameters and Descriptions EEEF o M M N H M S Parameter Description Type Example password The password initiates a management session use use password Once the session is initiated any other commands may be used The session will close sessionpassword resp when the time out expires The password can connect only be set using the serial port reset The reset parameter resets a user station use use reset There are certain cases where the user station must be reset for the parameter to take effect disconnect The disconnect parameter disconnects the use use disconnect manager from the user station There is no respons
36. another on the network to ensure it is connected e Reset the transmitter e Reset the HMX user station e Verify that the Ethernet network is fully operational Transmitter disconnected from DHCP server Extender Mode e Attempt to reconnect to DHCP server new IP address should be visible e Return to the Network Configuration Menu on the user station and select the Transmitter IP Address option and press Enter e Enter new IP address as specified on the DHCP server For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Appendices 79 Transmitter disconnected from DHCP server Matrix Mode To connect transmitter to DHCP server Matrix Mode In the HMX Manager Explorer Window area select Units to add a single unit Select the product without an IP address Select No the Transmitter does not have an address Plug the HMIQDI transmitter into the network and turn it on Enter the network settings of the transmitter that you wish to locate Click Save and Close NANA as ops For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 80 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Appendix E Login Error Messages The following table lists error messages that may appear when using the HMX 1050 user station Table E 1 HMX Manager and User Station Initiated Error Messages HMX 1050 User Station Login Error Description Messages P User attempts to log in to the HMX Manager The use
37. apter 3 Operations 37 NOTE The Receiver Network Configuration Menu is identical in both Extender and Desktop modes Receiver HyperTerminal DAER Eile gdt yiew Call Transfer Help De o5 me i ceiver Serial Console i Copyright fa 2000 2007 All rights reserved A ER SE RE Receiver MAC Address 00 E0 86 08 41 1C 1 Receiver IP Address 192 168 13 11 2 Receiver Netmask 255 255 255 0 3 Se Le Default Gateway 0 0 0 01 4 Reset To Factory Default Network Settings 5 Static DHCP Network Configuration ais Gs Hetworts Speed TO Exit Enter selection gt _ lt Connected 0 35 57 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 NUM Figure 3 15 Receiver Network Configuration Menu Extender and Desktop Mode NOTE The reset option in the Receiver Network Configuration Menu applies only to network settings Press 1 to select the Receiver IP Address option and press Enter Type a valid IP address and press Enter Press 2 to select the Receiver Netmask option and press Enter Type a valid Receiver Netmask and press Enter Press 3 to select the Receiver Default Gateway option and press Enter Type a valid Receiver Default Gateway and press Enter OO d Qv pA A Press 5 to select the Static DHCP Network Configuration option to toggle between Static and DHCP mode Press Enter 9 Press 6to select the Network Speed option to toggle between Auto Negotiate mode option 1 or 100Base TX full duplex mode option 2 For Sales PRECO 388
38. ar after a defined period of inactivity To reactivate the OSD enter a valid hotkey sequence For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 30 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide To display system information in Extender Mode 1 Press Print Screen In Extender Mode the Info tab displays user information for your HMX user station by default Al Avocent Info Info User Rcvr O Trans Appliance Hans Name RX 00E0860502A7 Release Version 1 1 1 0 Mgmt App IP 192 168 0 12 MAC Address 00 E0 86 05 02 A7 IP Address 192 168 0 1 Figure 3 6 HMX User Station Connected to Transmitter 2 Click the Rcvr radio button to view system information for your HMX user station Of Click the Trans radio button to view the system information for your transmitter NOTE If there is no transmitter connected the Trans radio button option will display as No Target To close the OSD Press ESC or use the mouse to click the X button on the top right hand corner of the OSD The Serial Menu The HMX user station incorporates a serial menu that allows you to e Configure network settings for the HMX user station e Configure network settings for the transmitter e Setor change passwords For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 31 e Upgrade firmware for the HMX user station and transmitter e Reset to factory defaults e Set a session time o
39. ce Settings ope Rp p b o re ETE cialis disp 55 Chapter 4 Advanced Operations ssnsennnnenennnennennse 59 Appendices ii 63 Appendix A Technical Specifications eese esee enne eterne enne tenens 63 Appendix B Factory Default Settings sise 73 Appendix C Technical Support eee tetti nement 75 Appendix D Troubleshooting sense 76 Appendix E Login Error Messages sise 0 License Information iiecsnrrnnserensnnneessnnensnnneennes 83 For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Product Overview Introduction The HMX extender system which includes a transmitter and a user station provides users with a full workstation desktop experience from anywhere on the corporate TCP IP network while maintaining the workstations securely housed in a corporate data center Desktop users can access keyboard mouse video audio USB mass storage devices and other USB devices from remote workstations via the HMX system Virtual USB support is also featured in the HMX system NOTE References to the HMX system in this document refer to both the receiver HMX 1050 HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user stations and the transmitter The HMIQDI transmitter accompanies the HMX 1050 user station the HMIQSHDI accompanies the HMX 1070 user station and the HMIQDHDD transmitter accompanies the HMX 2050 user station See Transmitter features on page 3 for more information HMX system features Se
40. ck OK 6 Press Enter to display the serial menu The Appliance Selection Menu will be displayed 7 Select the Receiver or Transmitter Menu by pressing 1 or 2 and pressing Enter You will be prompted to enter a password 8 Typethe password and press Enter NOTE If there is no transmitter connected to the HMX user station an error message will display and you will be returned to the Appliance Selection Menu Navigating the serial menu To navigate through the serial menu type the number or letter that corresponds to the option you wish to choose and press Enter This action will bring you to a sub menu or screen where you can For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 32 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide make configuration changes To exit a menu or screen and to confirm any configuration changes you have made type 0 zero and press Enter Configuring Network Settings Each HMX system component is shipped with default network settings preconfigured You can change the default values using the serial menu NOTE IP address data can be obtained by DHCP or can be set to Static default NOTE It is recommended that you configure the network settings for the transmitter before you configure the network settings for the HMX user station To configure network settings for the transmitter Press Enter to display the serial menu The Appliance Selection Menu displays 2 Press 2 to access th
41. curity The HMX system supports Secure Sockets Layer SSL over a TCP IP connection All media streams transmitted between the HMX user station and the transmitter are encrypted Password protection is also provided to control access to all administration functions Flash upgradable Upgrade your firmware at any time using the XMODEM or HTTP protocols to ensure that your HMX system is always running the most current version available Both the transmitter and the HMX user station are Flash upgradable Upgrades can also be performed via the HMX Manager See the HMX Manager Installer User Guide for more information Ethernet addressing The HMX user station and the transmitter are IP addressable devices giving you the flexibility to locate workstations anywhere within your enterprise and at any distance from your desktop users The HMX user station and transmitter use standard network protocols to transfer data between the remote workstation and the peripheral devices located at the user s desk The HMX user station can operate on a network connection of 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps For optimum performance a 1 Gbps connection is recommended For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 2 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Support for keyboards mice and mass storage devices USB and PS 2 keyboards up to 109 keys and mice are fully supported by the HMX system The remote workstation default keyboard and mouse drivers
42. dwidth is available The medium setting should be used if network bandwidth is limited or if the network latency is high If you choose off audio support will be disabled NOTE To ensure that audio operates correctly configure the user station and the transmitter with identical audio performance settings To change the audio performance setting for the transmitter 1 From the serial menu press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 56 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 2 Press 7 to access the Console Settings Menu and press Enter The current audio performance setting is displayed beside menu item 3 Transmitter Serial Console i Copyright c 2000 2008 All rights reserved Target Video DVI Video Performance Rudio Performance Medium Bandwidth Management Unlimited Toggle Generic USB Bulk Toggle AIX USB Mode i ple ASCII Management xit Sun No Enter selection gt _ Connected 5 00 15 Auto detect 57600 B N 1 NUM Figure 3 35 Transmitter Console Settings Menu 3 Press 3 to access the Audio Performance Menu and press Enter The Audio Performance Menu shows you the audio settings that you can choose from The current setting is indicated by an asterisk symbol Receiver HyperTerminal E Je Eile Edit view Cal Tran
43. e 20 to 60 Celsius 4 to 140 Fahrenheit Transit Temperature 30 to 60 Celsius 22 to 140 Fahrenheit Operating Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95 Supported Hardware PS 2 keyboard and mouse USB keyboard and mouse Peripherals speakers microphone Standard 104 105 109 keyboards for PC Macintosh and Sun Kevboard USB keyboards for PC Macintosh and Sun AE Default keyboard drivers are fully supported for Microsoft Windows Mac OS Solaris and Red Hat Linux Mouse 2 9 and 5 button scroll and tilt wheel All Mass Storage Class devices that use SCSI mass storage subclass Bulk only transfer protocol Printers Touch screens Pen tablets Smart card readers Digital sign pads Joysticks NOTE Check with your Avocent representative for the latest list of devices that have been tested and verified on the HMX system Mass Storage Devices Video Resolution 640 x 350 85 Hz 640 x 480 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 720 x 400 Q 70 Hz 85 Hz 800 x 600 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1024 x 768 9 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1152 x 864 75 Hz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1680 x 1050 60 Hz The following widescreen resolutions are also supported 1360 x 768 9 60 Hz 1280 x 720 50 Hz 1280 x 720 60 Hz For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 70 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Table A 3 HMX 1050 Use
44. e Selection Menu screen To configure network settings for the receiver 1 Press option 1 to access the Receiver Menu user station menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 2 Type the password and press Enter The Receiver Main Menu will appear 1 Network Configuration 2 Security Configuration 3 Firmware Management 4 Restore Factory Defaults 5 Reset Appliance 6 Appliance Mode Desktop 7 Appliance Information 8 Console Settings 9 Debug Information 9 Exit Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 06 40 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 NUM Figure 3 10 Receiver Main Menu NOTE The Network Configuration Menu is different for the Extender and Desktop modes To access the Network Configuration Menu in Extender Mode 1 Press 1 to select the Network Configuration option and press Enter The Network Configuration Menu Extender Mode appears Receiver HyperTerminal ajaja File Edit View Call Transfer Help DS 2 0p E i Receiver Serial Console i Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved 1 1 Receiver MAC Address 00 E0 86 08 41 1C1 1 Receiver Network Config 2 Transmitter IP Config 0 Exit Apply Changes c Cancel Enter selection gt _ lt gt Connected 0 19 59 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 NUM Figure 3 11 Network Configuration Menu Extender Mode For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avoce
45. e Transmitter Menu If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 3 Type the password and press Enter The Transmitter Main Menu will appear 1 Video Debug Information xit Enter selection gt 0 PS i Transmitter Serial Console i Copyright c 2000 2008 All rights reserved Main Menu 1 Network Configuration 2 Security Configuration 3 Firmware Management 4 Restore Factory Defaults 5 Reset fippliance 6 fippliance Information 7 Console Settings 8 Debug Information 0 Exit Enter selection gt Connected 0 02 19 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 NUM Figure 3 7 Transmitter Main Menu NOTE The Reset Appliance option in the Transmitter Main Menu applies only to network settings For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 33 4 Press 1 to select the Network Configuration option and press Enter i Transmitter Serial Console i Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved Transmitter MAC Address 00 E0 86 08 40 201 1 Transmitter Network Config 0 Exit Apply Changes c Cancel Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 13 03 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 NUM lv Figure 3 8 Network Configuration Menu 5 Press 1 to select the Transmitter Network Config option and press Enter Receiver HyperTerminal EJB Ele Edi view Call Transfer
46. e of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Power On This symbol indicates the principal on off switch is in the on position Power Off This symbol indicates the principal on off switch is in the off position Protective Grounding Terminal This symbol indicates a terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to making any other connections to the equipment For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Product Over Vie Wo 1 INTFOMUCHON EE tm 1 HMYX system features aca 1 Transmitter features f a RH e n OR e eee P ERE e RR Rei Ren 3 User station features ERREUR 3 Us rstanon modes eo rte RM tati metu dte E E cet 5 Safety Precautions ce ie o mon i eb i ror ep pipe Pipe e PR ERE OC E e REM acus 6 Chapter 2 Installation 9 Installing the HMX 1050 User Station rene ere 9 Needed to install the HMX 1050 user station ss 9 Needed for non standard installations eee ss 9 MOUNT E ODILON EP 9 Installation Options e t ibd ie OE e oe rH IEEE Pe E ba test ipe rer iaa 10 Point to point installation iii AA 10 Connechiis POWER esce te rg NUI cea aa at 14 Networked installation oet ette tds 14 Installing the HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Stations ss 17 Needed to install the HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station 17 Needed for non standard installations HMX 2050 user station only 17 impo mm PM 17 Ins
47. e to this message ipaddr IP address of the managed device Changing set get set IpAddr 192 168 13 1 ipaddr requires a use reset command after the resp IpAddr 192 168 13 1 response is received to be active get IpAddr resp IpAddr 192 168 13 1 netmask Netmask of the managed device Changing set get set netmask 255 255 255 0 netmask requires a use reset command after resp netmask 255 255 255 0 the response is received to be active get netmask resp netmask 255 255 255 0 gateway Default gateway of the managed device set get Set gateway 192 168 13 1 Changing gateway requires a use reset resp gateway 192 168 13 1 command after the response is received to be get gateway active resp gateway 192 168 13 1 partneripaddr The IP address of the partner This parameter set get Set partnerlpAddr only applies to the user station It is the IP 192 168 13 2 address of the transmitter that the user wants to resp partnerlpAddr connect to There is a slight delay to switch 192 168 13 2 partners but no reset is needed get partnerlpAddr resp partnerlpAddr 192 168 13 2 name The user station name of the device Set get get name No reset is needed resp name Malta DIP set name Malta DIP resp name Malta DIP eid The user station EID of the device get get eid resp eid 510150 00032D 000 set eid 510150 00032D 000 resp eid 510150 00032D 000 mac The mac address of the device get get mac resp mac 00 E0 86 0E 31 73 For Sales amp Service PRECO 88
48. e transmitter and HMX user station e Verify the address of the target transmitter configured in the user station is correct e Confirm that the IP address used by the transmitter has not been assigned to a second device on the network e Confirm that the IP address used by the HMX user station has not been assigned to a second device on the network e Verify that the transmitter is drawing sufficient power from the USB connections on the remote workstation and that it has booted correctly e Ifthe green LED on the transmitter is on the transmitter is drawing sufficient power e Ifthe transmitter cannot draw sufficient power from the remote workstation you will need to obtain an external power supply unit for the transmitter from Avocent If connected through a USB hub ensure that the hub can supply enough power e Verify that the correct video setting has been configured in the transmitter serial menu e Ifthe remote workstation provides DVI only video verify that the transmitter serial menu has been configured for DVI Then restart the remote workstation e Ifthe remote workstation provides VGA only video verify that the transmitter serial menu has been configured for VGA Then restart the remote workstation e The transmitter has an internal fan Verify that the fan is functioning Turn the HMX user station on then off again An informational message should appear on the monitor for a brief moment If the message does not appea
49. enables the HMX user station to interoperate seamlessly with PC Sun and Macintosh workstations PS 2 keyboards and mice can also be used Screen aspect ratio The transmitter can be configured through the serial console to allow either normal aspect resolutions or wide screen resolutions as preferred settings User station features The HMX user station enables the desktop user s peripherals to connect to the target workstation via a network connection to the transmitter directly connected to the target workstation For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 4 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Multiplatform support HMX user stations are compatible with the following operating systems e Microsoft Windows Linux e SolarisTM e Microsoft Windows Vista e Mac OS The default keyboard drivers for these operating systems are supported by the HMX user station Flexible installation The HMX user station provides you with the following flexible installation features e The HMX user station can be desk mounted or mounted on the back of a monitor e Installation requires no new drivers or software e Standard UTP cabling makes installation simple and keeps costs low On Screen Display OSD The HMX user station includes an OSD that allows you to view information about the configuration of your system Operations administration and maintenance The HMX user station incorporates a se
50. ettings HMX 2050 User Station Default Component IP Address Type Gateway Subnet Mask HMX 2050 User 192 168 13 1 Static 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 Station HMIQDHDD 192 168 13 2 Static 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 Transmitter To install the HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station and associated transmitter on a network 1 Connect the transmitter to the remote workstation Connect one end of the UTP cable to the transmitter s RJ 45 connector Connect the other end of the UTP cable to the Ethernet network 2 Connect the user station to the peripherals Use a length of UTP cable to connect the user station to the Ethernet network via the RJ 45 connector on the rear of the user station 3 Turn on the user station A connection will be automatically established with the remote workstation 4 Use the serial menu to reconfigure the network settings for the transmitter NOTE If the user station and associated transmitter are to be located on different subnets configure their network settings before you connect to the network NOTE If there are already transmitters and user stations operating on the subnet configure network settings of the new transmitter and user station pair before connecting them to the network 5 Use the serial menu to reconfigure the network settings for the user station 6 Repeat this procedure for each transmitter and user station pair you wish to install on the network To install the HMX system on a network in Desk
51. formation 83 License Information This product includes various software programs that are copyrighted and released under the GNU General Public License GPL the GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL and other licenses that permit copying modification and redistribution of source code such licenses referred to as Public Licenses in particular the software program mtd A machine readable copy of the source code protected by these Public Licenses is available from Avocent on a medium customarily used for software interchange for a period of three years from date of purchase of this product by contacting Avocent Corporation at www Avocent com support AVOCENT CORPORATION AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS LICENSED UNDER ANY PUBLIC LICENSE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AVOCENT CORPORATION AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS LICENSED UNDER ANY PUBLIC LICENSE GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 June 1991 Copyright C 1989 1991 Free Software Foundation Inc 51 Franklin St Fifth Floor Boston MA 02110 1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and dis tribute verbatim copies of this license document but changing it is not allowed Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it By contrast the
52. g that the password has been changed 5 Press Enter 6 To save your changes and exit the menu type O zero and press Enter To reset your user station password If you lose your user station password you can reset the system to the default password with the help of Avocent Technical Support 1 From the serial menu press 1 to access the User Station Menu if you lose your transmitter password press 2 and continue with the following steps Press Enter You will be prompted to enter your current password display it to you The code is a 16 character hex sequence The serial menu will also prompt you to enter a Key 4 Contact Avocent Technical Support to obtain the Key For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 43 5 Inthe serial menu at the Key prompt type the new 16 character hex sequence provided by Avocent Technical Support Press Enter 6 The default password is now active Authentication for the transmitter You can change the password settings for the transmitter through the serial menu using the Transmitter Security Configuration Menu To access the Transmitter Security Configuration Menu 1 Press Enter to display the serial menu 2 Press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password Receiver HyperTerminal Eile Edit View Cal Transfer Help DS 8 08 Transmitter Se
53. gure 2 1 Point to Point Installation HMX 1050 User Station Table 2 1 Figure 2 1 Descriptions Number Description 1 HMIQDI Transmitter 2 Remote Workstation 3 HMX 1050 User Station To connect the HMIQDI transmitter Before connecting the HMIQDI transmitter to the remote workstation ensure that the resolution and the refresh rate of the remote workstation are supported by the HMX 1050 user station Set the screen resolution and refresh rate of the remote workstation Unsupported settings will cause blank video at the user station For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 2 Installation 11 NOTE Go to www avocent com for updated information on supported resolutions and refresh rates Turn off the remote workstation 2 The HMIQDI transmitter has two USB connectors Connect each of these connectors to a corresponding USB port on the remote workstation 3 Connect the video connector on the HMIQDI transmitter to the appropriately labeled port on the workstation NOTE A VGA only workstation can be connected to the HMIQDI transmitter using a VGA to DVI I adaptor You must configure the HMIQDI transmitter video settings for VGA through the serial menu 4 Connect the HMIQDI transmitter s audio and microphone connectors to the appropriately labeled ports on the back of the workstation NOTE For CD quality audio you must configure the HMIQDI transmitter and the user station usi
54. he password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 3 Press 8 to access the Console Settings Menu and press Enter For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 52 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 4 Press 1 to access the Session Retry Menu and press Enter Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help D 5 28 E Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved I t 1 Session Retry Timeout Seconds 01 2 Session Retry Count 1 90 Exit Apply Changes Enter selection gt lt Connected 1 24 20 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 NUM Figure 3 30 Session Retry Menu To change the retry settings Access the Session Retry Menu via the serial menu as described above 2 To change the time interval between retry attempts press 1 to choose the Session Retry Timeout Seconds option and press Enter You will be prompted to enter a new time out value in SS seconds format 3 Type a value between 1 and 60 inclusive and press Enter To confirm your selection and exit the screen type 0 zero and press Enter Configuring the OSD Hotkey Sequence To change the hotkey sequence that activates your OSD 1 From the serial menu press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 2 Press 8 to access the Console Settings Menu The Console Settings
55. ion station Login failed Cannot send session certificate to Cannot send media session certificate to transmitter transmitter A warning which may be received when a successful connection was made between the user station and transmitter The warning indicates that the HMIQDI transmitter and user station have different firmware release versions Login warning Different extender system release versions Login failed Cannot contact HMX Manager Could not contact HMX Manager For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Appendices 81 Table E 1 HMX Manager and User Station Initiated Error Messages Continued E E x x_ __ Iq t HMX 1050 User Station Login Error Description Messages P Login failed HMX Manager not specified IP address not set for HMX Manager Login taleg The user station access to the transmitter has timed out Timeout Login failed This message appears when a login attempt is made while the user Out of service station is being upgraded Login failed This message appears when the login fails but no error text is received from the HMX Manager This should not occur during Internal error normal operation For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 82 HMxX Extender System Installer User Guide For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent License In
56. ir IP address data from a DHCP server Transmitters and user stations may be configured for use on a single subnet or for use across routers Use of routers however will cause a slight increase in end to end latencies which may not be acceptable for all applications For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 22 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 1 a 2 ns yw Pen T Figure 2 8 Networked Installation Table 2 9 Figure 2 8 Descriptions Number Description il HMIQDHDD Transmitter 2 Remote Workstation 3 IP Network 4 UTP Cable 5 HMX 2050 User Station The HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user stations have been preconfigured with factory default network settings If you install only one user station and one associated transmitter on a subnet you do not need to change these default network settings If you install multiple units on the same subnet you will need to assign a unique IP address to each unit or configure them for DHCP This can be done via the serial port and must be carried out before displaying multiple devices on the same network NOTE The DHCP server must be configured to assign IP addresses to the user station that do not expire Do not change the mode to DHCP unless the equipment is connected to a DHCP server For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 2 Installation 23 Table 2 10 HMX System Default Network S
57. l be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu screen NOTE If the transmitter determines that the upgrade file is invalid the transmitter cancels the upgrade and maintains the previous firmware version A message displays indicating that the upgrade has failed To Flash upgrade your transmitter using HTTP 1 Download the Transmitter upgrade file from Avocent For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 45 Press Enter to display the serial menu 3 Press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password Press 5 to access the Firmware Management Menu 5 Press 2 to select Transmitter Flash upgrade via HTTP and press Enter You will be prompted to enter the URL for the upgrade file 6 Enterthe URL for the upgrade file using the following syntax http lt server ip address server port lt upgrade file path For example http 192 168 13 3 8080 TX dld NOTE If the server is set up on standard port 80 the port information can be omitted 7 To initiate the file transfer press Enter The connection to the transmitter will be dropped 8 When the transfer has completed a message will display stating Firmware update successful Resetting Appliance During reset the transmitter will drop the connection to the HMX user station A second system message will appear that states Connection
58. le to access it Ensure that both of the USB connectors from the transmitter are securely connected to the cor rect ports on the remote workstation e Verify that the mass media device is functioning correctly by attaching it to the USB port on another computer Slow file transfer rate from or to the USB mass media device e Check if at least one of the transmitter USB cables is connected to a high speed USB port on the remote computer The transmitter will operate with Low Speed and Full Speed USB but the file transfer rate will be slower Connection to remote workstation is lost e Verify that the network cable is securely connected to the RJ 45 connector on the HMX user station e Verify that the HMX user station is linked to the network and that it is receiving data e Verify that the remote computer is turned on e Ensure that both of the USB connectors from the transmitter are securely connected to the cor rect connectors on the remote workstation e Verify that the transmitter is drawing sufficient power from the USB connections on the remote computer and that it has booted correctly e Ifthe green LED on the transmitter is on the transmitter is drawing sufficient power e If the transmitter cannot draw sufficient power from the remote workstation obtain an external power supply unit for the transmitter from Avocent e The transmitter has an internal fan Verify that the fan is functioning e Ping the transmitter from
59. les PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 36 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Receiver HyperTerminal Ele Edit View Cal Transfer Help Er Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved 1 Extender Mode 2 Desktop Mode 6 Exit Apply Changes c Cancel Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 11 41 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 13 Appliance Mode Menu 4 Press Enter to activate the serial menu The Appliance Selection Menu displays 5 Press 1 to access the Receiver Menu If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 6 Type the password and press Enter The Receiver Main Menu Desktop Mode will appear 7 Press 1 to select the Network Configuration option and press Enter Du 5 se Y i Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved H 1 Receiver MAC Address 00 E0 86 08 41 1C 1 Receiver Network Config 2 Management Appliance IP Config O Exit Apply Changes c Cancel Enter selection gt i gt Connected 0 24 55 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 14 Network Configuration Menu Desktop Mode To configure the network settings for the user station 1 Press 1 to select the Receiver Network Config option in the Network Configuration Menu in either Extender or Desktop Mode and press Enter For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Ch
60. lowing precautions Do not use a 2 wire extension cord in any Avocent product configuration e Test AC outlets at the workstation and monitor for proper polarity and grounding e Use only with grounded outlets at both the workstation and monitor When using a backup Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS power the workstation and the transmitter off the same supply NOTE The AC inlet is the main disconnect For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 8 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Installation Installing the HMX 1050 User Station Before installing your HMX 1050 user station refer to the list below to ensure that you have all the items necessary for installation NOTE For installation of the HMX Manager see the HMX Manager Installer User Guide Needed to install the HMX 1050 user station e HMIQDI transmitter ordered separately e External power supply for the HMX 1050 user station e EC power cord HMX 1050 User Station Quick Installation Guide e Three wire serial cable or null modem cable not supplied Needed for non standard installations e To connect a VGA monitor to the HMX 1050 user station a DVI to VGA adaptor not supplied e To connect the HMIQDI transmitter to a remote workstation that has VGA video output a VGA to DVI I adaptor not supplied e To connect the HMIQDI transmitter to a
61. m speakers attached to HMX user station Ensure that the audio cable is securely plugged into the line out port of the remote workstation should be color coded green Ensure that the speaker cable is securely plugged into the line out port of the HMX user station e Verify that the audio sample rate has not been set to off for either the transmitter or the HMX user station e Ensure that the same audio sample rate has been set for both the transmitter and the HMX user station e Verify that the speakers are turned on e Retest the speakers by connecting them directly to the remote workstation Poor sound quality from speakers attached to HMX user station Ensure that the same audio sample rate has been set for both the transmitter and the HMX user station Poor video quality on monitor attached to HMX user station e Reset video by pressing lt F11 gt e Ensure that the video cable from the monitor is securely plugged in to the correct connector on the HMX user station For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 78 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide e Check the video quality using a different monitor No response from USB mass media device attached to the HMX user station Ensure that the mass media device is connected directly to one of the USB connectors on the HMX user station If the mass media device is connected to the HMX user station via a USB hub it will not be possib
62. n Default Component IP Address Type Gateway Subnet Mask HMX 1050 User 192 168 13 1 Static 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 Station HMIQDI 192 168 13 2 Static 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 Transmitter To install the HMX system on a network with the HMX 1050 user station 1 With the HMIQDI transmitter already connected to the remote workstation connect it to the LAN via the unit s RJ 45 connector 2 Connect the HMX 1050 user station to the peripherals Use UTP cable to connect the HMX 1050 user station to the Ethernet network via the RJ 45 connector on the rear of the HMX 1050 user station 3 Turnon the HMX 1050 user station A connection will be automatically established with the remote workstation 4 Use the serial menu to reconfigure the network settings for the HMIQDI transmitter NOTE If the HMX 1050 user station and HMIQDI transmitter are to be located on different subnets configure their network settings before you connect to the network NOTE If there are already HMIQDI transmitter and HMX 1050 user station pairs operating on the subnet configure network settings of new HMIQDI transmitter and HMX 1050 user station pairs before connecting them to the network 5 Use the serial menu to reconfigure the network settings for the HMX 1050 user station 6 Repeatthis procedure for each HMIQDI transmitter and HMX 1050 user station pair you wish to install on the network To install the HMX system on a network in Desktop Mode 1
63. nd press Enter 5 Select number 1 for Network Configuration and press Enter The Network Configuration Menu Desktop Mode will appear 6 Press 2 to select the Management Appliance IP Configuration Menu in the Network Configuration Menu Desktop Mode and press Enter For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 39 7 Press 1 to select Management Appliance IP Address Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Cal Transfer Help DS 23 DB Y Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved 1 Management Appliance IP Address 192 168 13 1001 Le To Factory Default Network Settings Exi Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 31 26 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 17 HMX Manager IP Configuration Menu 8 Type a valid IP address and press Enter 9 Type 0 zero and press Enter to return to the Network Configuration Menu 10 Type 0 zero and press Enter to return to the Main Menu or If you do not want to save changes made in the Management Appliance IP Configuration Menu Type C or cancel and return to the Main Menu Detecting a transmitter IP address In the event that you forget the IP address of a transmitter you can use the serial menu to detect the IP address of a transmitter that is connected to the HMX user station NOTE This can only be done if the transmitter has been assigned a static IP address To detect the IP addres
64. ng the serial menu 5 Connect one end of the UTP cable to the HMIQDI transmitter s RJ 45 connector and turn on the workstation 6 Route the other end of the UTP cable to the location you have chosen for the HMX 1050 user station If necessary you can extend the UTP cable via junctions or a hub subject to normal Ethernet cabling practices For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 12 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Ed E Figure 2 2 HMIQDI Transmitter Table 2 2 Figure 2 2 Descriptions MEUNp Number Type of Connector 1 USB 2 Video 3 Mic 4 Line out To connect the HMX 1050 user station 1 Connect your keyboard monitor mouse and other peripherals cables to the appropriately labeled ports on the back of the HMX 1050 user station 2 Connect the UTP cable to the RJ 45 port on the back of the HMX 1050 user station For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 2 Installation 13 3 Turn on the HMX 1050 user station A connection will be automatically established with the remote workstation NOTE VGA monitors can be connected to the HMX 1050 user station by using a DVI I to VGA adaptor O mmo m mE E FA DVI LINK eX ex 4 10101 ha pa ui Figure 2 3 HMX 1050 User Station and HMIQDI Transmitter Installation Table 2 3 Figure 2 3 Descriptio
65. nguage Hereinafter translation is included without limitation in the term modification Each licensee is addressed as you Activities other than copying distribution and modification are not covered by this License they are outside its scope The act of running the Program is not restricted and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program independent of having been made by running the Program Whether that is true depends on what the Program does For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 84 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide l You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program s source code as you receive it in any medium provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty and give any other recipients of the Program a copy of this License along with the Program You may charge a fee for the physical act of transferring a copy and you may at your option offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee 2 You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it thus forming a work based on the Program and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above provided that you also meet all of these conditions You mu
66. ns Number Description 1 HMX 1050 User Station 2 Microphone Port 3 Speaker Port 4 External Power Supply 5 PS 2 Port 6 Serial Port 7 Remote Workstation For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 14 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Table 2 3 Figure 2 3 Descriptions Continued EEE EF FF FT TT Ts Number Description 8 Local Peripherals attached via USB 9 HMIQDI Transmitter Connecting power The HMX 1050 user station features an external power supply A DC power jack is located on the rear of the HMX 1050 user station NOTE Use only the power supply provided by Avocent To connect power to the HMX 1050 user station 1 Plug the external power supply s 2 5 mm connector into the DC power jack on the rear of the HMX 1050 user station 2 Connect the detachable IEC power cord to the power supply 3 Plug the IEC power cord into an appropriate wall outlet Networked installation The following instructions will enable you to install your HMX 1050 user station and HMIQDI transmitter in a networked configuration In this installation multiple HMIQDI transmitters and HMX 1050 user stations are attached via the same Ethernet network In this case it is important for each unit to be configured with a unique IP address NOTE In Desktop and Extender Modes the HMX 1050 user station and HMIQDI transmitter can obtain their IP address data from a DHCP
67. ns for other licensees extend to the entire whole and thus to each and every part regardless of who wrote it Thus it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work written entirely by you rather the intent is to exercise the right to control the distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Program In addition mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program or with a work based on the Program on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License 3 You may copy and distribute the Program or a work based on it under Section 2 in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following a Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine readable source code which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange or b Accompany it with a written offer valid for at least three years to give any third party for a charge no more than your cost of physically performing source distribution a complete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange or c Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code
68. nt Chapter 3 Operations 35 2 Press 2 to select the Transmitter IP Config option and press Enter The old Transmitter IP Address is displayed beside menu option 1 Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved Transmitter IP Address 192 168 13 21 Reset To Factory Default Network Settings E pet Transmitter flddress xit Enter selection gt _ Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 12 Transmitter Configuration Menu on the HMX User Station 3 Press 1 to select the Transmitter IP Address option and press Enter Type the new IP address for the transmitter and then press Enter 4 Type 0 zero and press Enter to return to the Network Configuration Menu If you made a mistake and do not wish to save the changes you made to the network settings type C and press Enter The HMX user station will now automatically reset to apply the new network configuration You will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu screen The connection to the transmitter will be automatically restored To access the Network Configuration Menu in Desktop Mode 1 Press 6 to select Appliance Mode in the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter The Appliance Mode Menu will appear 2 Press 2 to select the Desktop Mode and press Enter To confirm your changes and apply those settings type 0 zero and press Enter You are now in Desktop Mode For Sa
69. ocent 20 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide o e a NL LE m esr Figure 2 7 HMX 2050 User Station and HMIQDHDD Installation Shown Table 2 8 Figure 2 7 Descriptions Number Description 1 Speakers 2 External Power Supply 3 Serial Port 4 Remote Workstation 5 HMIQDHDD Transmitter 6 Local Peripherals attached via USB Connecting power The HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user stations and associated transmitters feature an external power supply A DC power jack is located on the rear of each For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 2 Installation 21 NOTE Use only the power supply provided by Avocent To connect power to the user station and transmitter 1 Plug the external power supply s 2 5mm connector into the DC power jack on the rear of the user station and transmitters 2 Connect the detachable IEC power cord to the power supply 3 Plug the IEC power cord into an appropriate wall outlet Networked installation The following instructions will enable you to install your user station and transmitter in a networked configuration In this installation multiple transmitters and user stations are attached via the same Ethernet network In this case it is important for each unit to be configured with a unique IP address NOTE In Desktop and Extender modes the HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user station and HMIQSHDI and HMIQDHDD transmitter can obtain the
70. ppliance The connection to the transmitter will be restored NOTE If the HMX user station determines that the upgrade file is invalid the HMX user station cancels the upgrade and maintains the previous firmware version A message will display indicating that the firmware upgrade has failed For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 47 Restoring Factory Default Settings The serial menu enables you to easily restore the factory default settings of both the HMX user station and the transmitter NOTE Restoring factory default settings will also reset network settings Before restoring factory default Settings assess whether this is likely to cause conflicts with other devices on the network To restore the HMX user station or transmitter factory default settings 1 From the serial menu press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu or press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 2 Type the password and press Enter The Receiver or Transmitter Main Menu will appear 3 Press 4 to access the Restore Factory Defaults menu and press Enter 4 Defaults will now automatically reset You will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu 5 During reset the HMX user station will drop the connection to the transmitter When reset is complete the HMX user station will restore the connection to
71. r check the monitor by plugging the video cable from the monitor directly into the remote workstation to verify that the monitor is working and that the remote workstation is generating active video If this is functioning check that the display settings for your remote workstation are set no higher than a resolution of 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz refresh rate For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Appendices 77 e Ifthe transmitter has been power cycled by unplugging the USB cables ensure that all other cables are disconnected before reconnecting the transmitter Ensure that you connect the USB cables first No mouse or keyboard operation from peripherals attached to HMX user station Ensure that the mouse and keyboard cables are connected to the correct PS 2 or USB ports on the HMX user station Ensure that both of the USB connectors from the transmitter are securely connected to the correct connectors on the remote workstation e Ifthe remote workstation can provide only one USB port for the transmitter Use an external power supply for the transmitter e Ensure that the transmitter USB cable labeled 2 is attached to the available USB port of the remote workstation e Ensure that the correct keyboard layout is configured on the remote workstation for the keyboard you are using e Retest the mouse and keyboard by connecting them directly to the remote workstation and rebooting No audio fro
72. r Station Product Specifications Continued Video Standard DDC version 2B Color Depth 24 Bit Audio Standard PC99 Audio Performance High Performance Line out 44 1 kHz over stereo channels at a resolution of 16 bits Microphone 44 1 kHz over a single channel at a resolution of 16 bits Medium Performance Line out 8 kHz over stereo channels at a resolution of 16 bits Microphone 8 kHz over a single channel at a resolution of 16 bits Target Sync Types i ical Analog output only Separate horizontal and vertica Safety and EMC Approvals and UL FCC cUL VCCI C Tick CE Markings For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Appendices 71 Table A 4 HMIQDI Transmitter Product Specifications Network Ethernet Standard Ethernet Il Extension Ports Number 1 Connectors RJ 45 Console Ports Number USB 2 DVI I video 1 audio microphone 1 audio line out 1 Type USB Type A DVI I video Connectors USB male DVI I male 3 5 mm stereo audio jacks line out and mic 2 5 mm DC power jack Encryption Type Authenticated SSL Dimensions HxWxD 68 x 21 x 153 mm 2 68 x 0 83 x 6 02 in Weight 0 3 Kg 0 66 Ib including cables Environmental Heat Dissipation 22 W H Power Consumption 6W AC input power 100 240 VAC AC input current rating 1A AC frequency 50 60 Hz DC input power 5V DC input current rating
73. r this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance 5 You are not required to accept this License since you have not signed it However nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License Therefore by modifying or distributing the Program or any work based on the Program you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so and all its terms and conditions for copying distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it 6 Each time you redistribute the Program or any work based on the Program the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients exercise of the rights granted herein You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third parties to this License he If as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason not limited to patent issues conditions are imposed on you whether by court order agreement or otherwise that contradict the conditions of this License they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License If you cannot distribute so as to satisfy simultaneously your obligations under this License and any other pertinent obligations
74. remote workstation that has DVI D video output a DVI D to DVI I adaptor not supplied e Ifthe remote workstation is unable to supply sufficient power to support the HMIQDI an optional power supply available from Avocent Mounting option The HMX 1050 user station mounts to the rear of a flat panel monitor via a mounting plate accessory NOTE Mounting accessories are ordered separately Contact Avocent for more information For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 10 HMxX Extender System Installer User Guide Installation options HMX 1050 user station by unplugging the power supply from the electrical outlet To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment turn on the remote workstation and the HMX 1050 user station in the order CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment disconnect the power from the described in the following procedures You can install the HMX system with the HMX 1050 user station either by a point to point or networked configuration Point to point installation In a point to point configuration no administrator setup of the HMIQDI transmitter or the HMX 1050 user station is required This enables you to install the system quickly directly out of the box However in the point to point configuration you can install only one HMIQDI transmitter and HMX 1050 user station pair on a subnet and both must be on the same subnet Fi
75. rial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved Console password Enabled Change console password Exit Apply Changes Cancel Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 21 54 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 22 Transmitter Security Configuration Menu To disable or enable the transmitter password NOTE From the security Configuration menu press 1 to enable or disable the password To change the transmitter password 1 Press 2 to access the Change Console password menu on the Security Configuration Menu and press Enter You will be prompted to enter your current password 2 Type your current password and press Enter You will be prompted to enter the new password Type the new password and press Enter NOTE Each password must consist of ASCII characters and contain between 6 and 64 characters 4 Confirm the new password If successful you will see a message stating that the password has been changed 5 Press Enter To confirm the new password and exit the screen type 0 zero and press Enter For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 44 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Flash Upgrading your HMX System You can Flash upgrade your HMX user station and transmitter using either XMODEM or HTTP The HMX user station and transmitter are upgraded separately using individual upgrade files available from Avocent For optimum system performance keep your firmware versions
76. rial menu that allows you to perform administration and maintenance tasks for both the HMX user station and the transmitter Examples of tasks you can perform include configuration of network settings and firmware Flash upgrades Virtual media Mass storage devices such as removable drives and external CD ROM drives can be attached to the HMX user station and will function as if they are directly connected to the remote workstation You can connect both a removable drive and an external drive to an HMX user station The transfer speed between the mass storage device and the remote workstation is dependant on the Ethernet network The system can operate over a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection A 1 Gbps connection is required for high performance virtual media transfer NOTE Hot plugging of USB mass storage devices is supported Audio The HMX system supports CD quality stereo from the remote workstation to peripheral speakers while the HMX 1050 user station also supports mono quality audio from a peripheral microphone to the remote workstation For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 1 Product Overview 5 Bandwidth usage HMX 1050 user station only It is possible to restrict the aggregate bandwidth used on the Ethernet link from the serial console The bandwidth options are e Unlimited e 100 MBits s e 50 MBits s e 20 MBits s e 10 MBits s User station modes The HMX system can operate
77. ricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded In such case this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and or new versions of the General Public License from time to time Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns Each version is given a distinguishing version number If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and any later version you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation If the Program does not specify a version number of this License you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation If you wish to incorporate parts of the Program into other free programs whose distribution conditions are different write to the author to ask for permission For software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation write to the Free Software Foundation we sometimes make exceptions for this Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free sta
78. rname has not been added to the internal authentication service of the HMX Manager Login failed User not found Login al a User enters an invalid password Invalid password Login failed User account has explicitly been disabled by a HMX Manager User account is disabled administrator Login failed User cannot be connected to their target device No target devices Target device not available are available for the user to access Login failed User logs in from a user station that the HMX Manager does not User station is not managed by HMX manage Administrator must ensure that the user station is added to Manager the HMX Manager before a user can log in from that user station HMIQDI transmitter already in use A user is attempting to log in to a Login failed target workstation however the HMX Manager already has a record transmitter already in use of an active media session involving a different user who is currently Using the same transmitter as part of their active media session Receiver HMX 1050 user station already in use A user is attempting to log in to a target workstation however the HMX Manager already has a record of an active media session involving a different user who is currently using the same user station as part of their active media session Login failed user station already in use Login failed Cannot send session certificate to user Cannot send media session certificate to user stat
79. roduct Specifications Network Ethernet Standard Ethernet II IP Port Usage Port 16384 Video Port 16385 Audio Port 16386 Keyboard Mouse Port 16387 vMedia Ports 4463 4464 4465 Control Extension Ports Number 1 Connectors RJ 45 User Ports PS 2 2 USB 4 DVI I video 1 audio microphone 1 audio line Number out 1 power jack 1 Type PS 2 USB Type A DVI I video 6 pin miniDIN PS 2 keyboard and mouse USB Type A USB Connectors keyboard and mouse DVI I female 3 5 mm stereo audio jacks line out and mic 2 5 mm DC power jack Encryption Type Authenticated SSL Console Port Number 1 Three wire serial interface RX TX GND via 16450 compatible Type UART Connectors 9 pin D Shell DB9 Dimensions HxWxD 28 x 210 x 130 mm 1 04 x 8 27 x 5 12 in Weight 0 7 Kg 1 54 Ib without packaging cables power supply and literature Environmental Heat Dissipation 22 W H Power Consumption 20 W including power supplied to USB ports AC input power 100 240 V AC For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service Www preco net avocent Appendices 69 Table A 3 HMX 1050 User Station Product Specifications Continued EEE uc H a wer AC input current rating 1A AC frequency 50 60 Hz Operating Temperature 0 to 35 Celsius 32 to 95 Fahrenheit Storage Temperatur
80. s 4 to 140 Fahrenheit Transit Temperature 30 to 60 Celsius 22 to 140 Fahrenheit For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Appendices 67 Table A 2 HMIQDHDD and HMIQSHDI Transmitter Specifications Continued Operating Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95 Supported Hardware Network Ethernet Standard Ethernet II Extension Ports Number Connectors RJ 45 Console Ports Number USB 1 DVI I video 2 audio line out 1 Type USB Type A DVI D video USB male DVI I male 3 5 mm stereo audio jack 2 5 mm DC Connectors power jack Encryption Video Resolution 640 x 350 85 Hz 640 x 480 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 720 x 400 70 Hz 85 Hz 720 x 480 60 Hz 800 x 600 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1152 x 864 75 Hz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1600 x 1200 60 Hz 1680 x 1050 60 Hz The following widescreen resolutions are also supported 1360 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 720 50 Hz 60 Hz 1440 x 900 60 Hz 1920 x 1154 50 Hz DVI monitor only 1920 x 1080 Hz DVI D computers only 1920 x 1200 60 Hz DVI D computers only Video Standard DDC version 2B For Sales amp Service PRECO 888 842 4632 Www preco net avocent 68 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Table A 3 HMX 1050 User Station P
81. s Enter The Reset Appliance Menu will appear 4 Press 1 and Enter to access Receiver Reset Menu to initiate the reset A message will be displayed on the serial menu that states Resetting appliance During reset the transmitter will drop the connection to the user station A second system message will appear that states Connection to the Transmitter is lost You will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu The connection will be automatically restored Viewing System Information The serial menu enables you to display the firmware release and details of the HMX user station and of the transmitter To view HMX user station system information 1 From the serial menu press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password 2 Press 7 to access the Appliance Information menu and press Enter Receiver HyperTerminal Eile Edit view Cal Transfer Help 8 28 Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved 1 Receiver Appliance Information A dl Appliance Statistics Exit Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 53 15 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 26 Appliance Information Menu 3 Press 1 to access the Receiver Appliance Information Menu and press Enter NOTE The term receiver appliance is used interchangeably with user station For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net
82. s of a connected transmitter 1 Turn off the transmitter and directly connect it to the user station NOTE If the transmitter receives its power from an external power supply disconnect the transmitter from that external power supply For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 40 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 2 Press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password Receiver HyperTerminal ym Eie Edit View Cal Transfer Help Da 5 sm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 zi 1 1 a 1 1 1 l 1 1 a 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 l 1 1 I 1 1 gt i Receiver Serial Console i i Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved H Network Configuration Security Configuration Firmware Management Restore Factory Defaults Reset fippliance Appliance Mode Extender Appliance Information Console Settings Exit SOWNAUE ONE Enter selection gt Kl lt gt Connected 0 16 38 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 SC NUM Figure 3 18 Receiver Main Menu 3 Press 1 to select Network Configuration and press Enter The Network Configuration Menu will appear Receiver HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help 8 3 Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved Receiver MAC Address 00 E0 86 08 41 1C 1 Receiver Network Config
83. served OSD Hotkey Print Screen OSD Inactivity Timer Enabled1 00 101 Session Retry Timeout Count 01 1 s hodio Performance Medium Exit Enter selection gt Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 33 Receiver Console Settings Menu For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 55 2 Press 2 to access the OSD Inactivity Timer and press Enter Receiver HyperTerminal Bie Edit View Gall Transfer Help Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 R11 rights reserved Enable Disable Enabled 2 Inactivity Time 00 101 90 Exit Apply Changes Enter selection gt Connected 1 23 14 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 34 OSD Inactivity Timer Menu 3 Press 2 to choose Inactivity Time and press Enter You will be prompted to enter a time out period in the format hours minutes HH MM The maximum time out period you can enter is 9 hours and 59 minutes 09 59 4 Enter the time out period and press Enter 5 To confirm your selection and exit the screen type O zero and press Enter NOTE To disable the OSD time out choose Disable in the OSD Inactivity Timer Menu Audio Performance Settings You can use this option to modify the audio performance settings or to disable audio support There are three settings available high medium and off The high setting provides the best audio performance and should be used when high network ban
84. server HMIQDI transmitters and HMX 1050 user stations may be configured for use on a single subnet or for use across routers Use of routers however will cause a slight increase in end to end latencies which may not be acceptable for all applications For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 2 Installation 15 Figure 2 4 Networked Installation Table 2 4 Figure 2 4 Descriptions Number Description 1 Remote Workstation 2 HMIQDI Transmitter 3 IP Network 4 HMX 1050 User Station 5 UTP Cable The HMX 1050 user station has been preconfigured with factory default network settings If you install only one HMX 1050 user station and one HMIQDI transmitter on a subnet you do not need to change these default network settings If you install multiple units on the same subnet you will need to assign a unique IP address to each unit or configure them for DHCP This can be done via the serial port and must be carried out before displaying multiple devices on the same network See Chapter 3 for more information NOTE The DHCP server must be configured to assign IP addresses to the user station that do not expire Do not change the mode to DHCP unless the equipment is connected to a DHCP server For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 16 HMxX Extender System Installer User Guide Table 2 5 HMX System Default Network Settings HMX 1050 User Statio
85. sfer Help 53 De AU Transmitter Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved OFF Exit Apply Changes Cancel Enter selection gt _ Connected 0 41 48 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 36 Transmitter Audio Performance Menu 4 Type the number that corresponds to the audio setting you wish to apply and press Enter 5 Toconfirm your selection and exit the screen type 0 zero and press Enter The unit resets after you press Enter To change the audio performance setting for the HMX user station From the serial menu press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter If the password option is enabled you will be prompted for a password For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 57 2 Press 7 to access the Console Settings Menu and press Enter The current audio performance setting is displayed beside menu item 4 Receiver HyperTerminal Elle Edit view Cal Transfer Help Dg 55 28 Y Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved OSD Hotkey Print Screen OSD Inactivity Timer Enabled 00 10 Session Retry Timeout Count 011 s Rudio Performance Medium Exit Enter selection gt Connected 1 20 15 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 37 Receiver Console Settings Menu 3 Press 4 to access the Audio Performance Menu and press Enter This menu shows you the audio settings
86. st cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change b You must cause any work that you distribute or publish that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License c If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run you must cause it when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty or else saying that you provide a warranty and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions and telling the user how to view a copy of this License Exception if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves then this License and its terms do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works But when you distribute the same sections as part of a whole which is a work based on the Program the distribution of the whole must be on the terms of this License whose permissio
87. stem information 1 Press Print Screen and select the User tab to display user information for your HMX user station Figure 3 1 User Dialog Box Matrix Mode 2 If the user has access to a list of target computers the Target dialog box will appear when the Target tab is selected The Target dialog box displays a list of target computers to which the user has access m Avocent Target _user Target Acton o Darrell ab 1 Figure 3 2 Target Dialog Box For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 28 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide 3 Click the Info tab to view system information for your user station and transmitter 4 Click the Rcvr radio button to view the system information for your user station f Avocent Information Info User Target Rcvr OTrans Appliance Inf Name RX 00E0860502A7 Release Version 1 1 1 0 Mgmt App IP Addr 192 168 0 12 MAC Address 00 E0 86 05 02 A7 IP Address 192 168 0 1 Figure 3 3 User Station Connected to Transmitter Or Click the Trans radio button to view the system information for your transmitter NOTE If there is no transmitter connected the Trans radio button option will display as No Target To initiate a connection with a remote computer in Extender Mode Press Print Screen Enter the Login Name and Password ensuring that the appropriate keyboard has been selected Click the OK button If the
88. tallation Options iere d e E eb turi eO RO IP PEDI are teen ester eee ERR RR 17 Connecting POWER ME aia 20 Networked INSTAURAR 21 Chapter 3 Operations eret aida nations 25 QT H 25 BED identical oneone a RR NE dns EAEE UE GM Ie OPENED IUE RENE Ue REPE 25 Accessing the System eed p nU eta pe ret RO aee DRE EFL E tal es 26 OSD JUNCHONS EN 26 Displaying system information using the OSD eren ene cnn nr enne 26 Access through Auto Login Mode sise 29 The Serial Menu bite 30 Accessing the serial menu OR OO GI EO de 31 For Sales PRECO 888 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent iv HMX Extender System Installer User Guide Navigating the serial Men ii tr ir a eri IY do I pet erae ata 31 Configuring Network Settings ses 32 Detecting a transmitter IP address sise 39 UITAE H A 41 Flash Upgrading your HMX System sise 44 Restoring Factory Default Settings seen 47 Resetting the HMX System siennes 47 Viewing System Information assente o mor p et rtp teer ette einer Ei 46 Configuring Video Input Settings sise 50 SESION Retry SCLIN GS ois sz stc RR etes vives RIPE TREES IR E E E E E ge Rede same eee TIR 51 Configuring the OSD Hotkey Sequence sienne trennt enne tnter ennt nnne 52 OSD Inactivity TIM OUL codecs 54 Audio Perform n
89. that you can choose from The current setting is indicated by an asterisk Receiver HyperTerminal Eile Edit View Call Transfer Help 5 DE Receiver Serial Console Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved Exit Apply Changes Cancel Enter selection gt RETE 1 25 30 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 Figure 3 38 Receiver Audio Performance Menu 4 Type the number that corresponds to the audio setting you wish to apply and press Enter NOTE If you choose off audio support will be disabled 5 To confirm your selection and exit the screen type 0 zero and press Enter The unit resets after you press Enter For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 58 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 59 Advanced Operations Simple ASCII Manager Interface The HMX extender system features a Simple ASCII Manger Interface SAMI that allows you to have limited control over your HMX transmitters and user stations via an ASCII based protocol delivered via TCP The password protected SAMI is enabled over the serial port on your HMX extender system and operates in Extender Mode only The SAMI supports the following commands set The set command will be used to set a parameter to a specified value get The get command will be used to retrieve the value of a parameter use The use command will be used to perform
90. then as a consequence you may not distribute the Program at all For example if a patent license would not permit royalty free For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 10 il 12 License Information 85 redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance the balance of the section is intended to apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims this section has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the free software distribution system which is implemented by public license practices Many people have made generous contributions to the wide range of software distributed through that system in reliance on consistent application of that system it is up to the author donor to decide if he or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and a licensee cannot impose that choice This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License If the distribution and or use of the Program is rest
91. top Mode 1 Ensure that each transmitter and user station has a unique IP address 2 Using the HMX Manager locate and add the units to the HMX Manager database For information on how to do this refer to the HMX Manager Installer User Guide For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 24 HMxX Extender System Installer User Guide For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 25 Operations Overview Operating a workstation through the HMX system is no different than working directly connected to your workstation All peripherals operate as if directly connected even though the workstation is located at a distance While the HMX system default settings will work in most environments you may configure the settings to better fit your installation via the serial menu You can also upgrade the HMX system via the serial menu See Flash Upgrading your HMX System on page 44 for more information LED identification Front panel There are two blue LEDs on the front panel of an HMX user station The PWR LED will light up when the user station is turned on The ACTIVE LED will blink slowly until the user station establishes a connection with the transmitter When a connection is established between the user station and transmitter the ACTIVE LED will stop blinking and will remain lit Rear panel Two LEDs are built into the RJ 45 connectors on the user station and transmitter
92. tus of all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally NO WARRANTY BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY GENERAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent 86 HMX Extender System Installer User Guide
93. user has access to only one target computer the login progress message will then appear and a connection will be established 2 Avocent Login Password Keyboard a US English Y OK Cancel Figure 3 4 Login Screen For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 29 4 If the user has access to more than one target computer then the list of target computers is presented 5 Click the Connect button to establish a connection To initiate a connection with a remote computer in Matrix Mode 1 Press Print Screen 2 Enterthe Login Name and Password ensuring that the appropriate keyboard has been selected 3 Click the OK button to accept the changes 4 In Matrix Mode the Target window displays amp Avocent Target Info User Target Target PC 1 Target PC 2 PE Next Prev Target PC 4 2 of 4 Connect Disconnect Cancel Figure 3 5 Target Screen Matrix Mode 5 Select the remote computer to which you wish to connect and click Connect NOTE Once a remote computer has been selected Matrix Mode denies access to any other user Access through Auto Login Mode Using the HMX Manager an administrator can enable Auto Login Mode Once this step is complete the HMX user station is reset by the HMX Manager and it attempts to connect to the specified transmitter A login progress message will be seen at this point NOTE The OSD will cle
94. ut value e Change the audio performance settings e Configure the transmitter for normal aspect or wide screen resolutions Accessing the serial menu You can access the serial menu via the serial port on the back of the HMX user station All terminal commands are executed through a terminal or computer running HyperTerminal emulation software or equivalent By default two passwords are required to access the HMX user station via the transmitter One password controls access to the user station the other password controls access to the transmitter In both cases the default password is password Items needed to access the serial menu e Networked workstation with a serial port Null modem serial cable male DB9 or three wire serial cable e HyperTerminal emulation software or equivalent NOTE When utilizing the serial menu screens the HMX user station is sometimes referred to as the receiver To access the serial menu 1 Connect one end of the serial cable to the serial port on the back of the HMX user station 2 Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port of your computer 3 Launch HyperTerminal 4 Within the COMI Properties Port Settings tab configure the HyperTerminal session for 57600 bits per second 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control NOTE Software XON XOFF flow control is supported However it should not be used when using XMODEM 5 Confirm the HyperTerminal settings and cli
95. xit Enter selection gt lt Connected 0 37 55 Auto detect 57600 8 N 1 NUM Figure 3 28 Transmitter Console Settings Menu For Sales PRECO 388 842 4632 amp Service www preco net avocent Chapter 3 Operations 51 3 Press 1 to access the Target Video Menu and press Enter Receiver HyperTerminal CER File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dae 5 LE Y i Transmitter Serial Console i Copyright c 2000 2007 All rights reserved i A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 1 DVI Normal 2 VGA Normal 3 DVI Hidescreen 4 VGA Widescreen 0 Exit Apply Changes c Cancel Enter selection gt Figure 3 29 Transmitter Target Video Menu 4 Press 1 to select DVI Normal and press Enter 5 Configure video input settings as appropriate 6 Type 0 zero and press Enter to save your changes and exit the menu The unit resets Session Retry Settings The HMX user station is designed to automatically establish a connection between the HMX user station and the remote workstation By default if the HMX user station cannot immediately establish a connection with the remote workstation it will retry once per second until a connection is successfully established You can change the default session retry settings using the serial menu To access the Session Retry Menu Press Enter to display the serial menu 2 Press 1 to access the Receiver Main menu and press Enter If t

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

Fidessa ASX Best User Manual Issue: 1.6  Mode d`emploi pour créer et animer un collectif de soutien autour d  AH 290 pompe à chaleur  取扱説明書（PDF）  OM, Gardena, Aeratore per laghetti, Art 07942-20, Art 07943  Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Diagnostics Guide  Sikaflex®-1A SL - Distribuciones Villamar  Télécharger le document  LifeSize Recertification Fee - UVC Video Center  

Copyright © All rights reserved. Failed to retrieve file