Owners Manual

Avocent iKVM Analog Switch Module (Optional)
Figure 11. Avocent iKVM Switch Module
1.
status/identification indicator 2. power indicator
3. link indicator
CAUTION: Do not connect the ACI port to a LAN
device such as a network hub. Doing so may result in
equipment damage.
4. Analog Console Interface (ACI) port (for tiering connection only)
5. activity indicator 6. USB connectors (2) for keyboard and mouse
7. video connector
Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module Indicators
Module
Indicator
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.
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