Avocent AV Works, Installer/User Manual

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Product Overview
About AVWorks Software
The AVWorks cross-platform management application allows you to view and control network
appliances and attached devices. The cross-platform design ensures compatibility with most
popular operating systems and hardware platforms. Each appliance handles authentication and
access control individually, placing system control at the point of need.
AVWorks software utilizes browser-like navigation with an intuitive split-screen interface,
providing you with a single point of access for all your appliances. Use AVWorks software to
manage your existing appliances, install a new device or launch a session to a device. Built-in
groupings such as Devices, Sites and Folders provide an easy way to select the units to view.
Powerful search and sort capabilities allow you to quickly find any unit.
Features and Benefits
Easy to install and configure
AVWorks software is designed for easy installation and operation. Auto-discovery of appliances
lets you deploy new equipment in minutes. Wizard-based installation and online help simplify
initial system configuration. The intuitive graphical interface makes managing and updating simple
and straightforward.
Powerful customization capabilities
Tailor AVWorks software to fit your specific system needs. Take advantage of built-in groups or
create your own. Customize unit and field names, icons and macros for maximum flexibility and
convenience. Using names that are meaningful to you makes it easy to quickly find any device.
Extensive appliance management
AVWorks software allows you to add and manage multiple appliances in one system. Once a new
appliance is added, you may configure operating parameters, control and preempt user sessions to
devices and execute numerous control functions, such as rebooting and upgrading your appliance.
From the intuitive Appliance Management Panel (AMP), you may enable Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) traps, configure target devices and manage user databases.