About Your System 33
Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Analog KVM Switch
The Avocent iKVM switch can be tiered from analog KVM switches such as
the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches.
Many switches may be tiered without the need for a Server Interface Pod
(SIP) (see Table 1-8).
Table 1-7. Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module Features
Feature Indicator Pattern Description
Power
indicator
Off iKVM switch does not have power.
Green iKVM switch has power.
Green flashing Firmware upgrade in progress
Status/
identification
indicator
Blue blinking iKVM module is being identified.
Amber flashing System fault or error condition.
USB
connectors
Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to the system.
Video
connector
Allows a monitor to be connected to the system.
ACI port Allows connection of one or more servers to a Dell console switch
with an Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port, such as an external digital
or analog switch.
Link
indicator
Off The ACI is not connected to the external switch.
Green The ACI is connected to the external switch.
Activity
indicator
Off Data is not being sent or received.
Amber blinking Data is being sent or received.
Table 1-8. Cabling Requirements for External Analog KVM Switches
Switch Tiering Cabling Requirements
Dell PowerConnect 180AS,
2160AS
Avocent Autoview 1400, 1500,
2000, 2020, 2030, Ax000R
Seamless tiering using ACI port and
Cat 5 cable
