Avocent 2020 - Manual (Page 13)

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3
Flash upgradable
Upgrade your AVRIQ modules at any time through the network port located on your AutoView
2020/2030 switch to ensure the AutoView switching system is always running the most current
version available. See Appendix A for more information.
Cascading expansion
The AutoView 2020/2030 switch features an Avocent Console Interface (ACI) port that allows you
to cascade between two AutoView switches using only a CAT 5 cable. This extra “cascade” of
units allows you to attach up to 256 servers in one system. See Chapter 2 for more information.
Figure 1.2: Example of an AutoView 2020/2030 Switch Configuration
Safety Precautions
To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products:
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Ιf the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the server and monitor are on the same
phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.
AVRIQ
Module
Legacy Switch
(cascaded)
AutoView 2020/2030
Switch
Rack of Servers
Analog
Connection
Critical Server
AutoView 2020/2030
Switch
Analog
Connection