Avocent ECMS2000U - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3
• Solaris
• MacOS
The default keyboard drivers for these operating systems are fully supported by the Avocent
Emerge ECMS2000U Extender.
Flexible installation
The Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender provides you with the following flexible installation
options:
• The User Access Node can be desk mounted or mounted on the back of a monitor
• Installation requires no new drivers or software
• Standard UTP cabling makes installation simple and keeps costs low
Security
The Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) over a TCP/IP
connection. All media streams transmitted between the User Access Node and the Computer
Access Node are encrypted. Password protection is also provided to control access to all
administration functions, such as network configuration. See Authentication on page 24.
Operations administration and maintenance
The User Access Node incorporates a serial menu that allows you to perform administration and
maintenance tasks for both the User Access Node and the Computer Access Node. Examples of
tasks you can perform include, configuration of network settings and firmware Flash upgrades. See
The Serial Menu on page 14.
Flash upgradeable
Upgrade your firmware at any time using the XMODEM or HTTP protocols to ensure that your
Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U Extender is always running the most current version available. Both
the Computer Access Node and the User Access Node are Flash upgradeable. See Flash Upgrading
your Emerge Digital Workstation Extender on page 28.
Support for keyboards and mice
USB and PS/2 keyboards and mice are fully supported by the Avocent Emerge ECMS2000U
Extender. The system also allows for mix and match of USB and PS/2 peripherals. For example, it
is possible to use a USB keyboard in conjunction with a PS/2 mouse. The default keyboard and
mouse drivers of the remote computer are fully supported. This enables the Avocent Emerge
ECMS2000U Extender to support 2-, 3- and 5-button mice with scroll- and tilt-wheel capability.
Composite mouse and keyboard devices are also supported.