Avocent AV Works, Installer/User Manual

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Chapter 6: AVR AMP 75
3. Click the pull-down list next to the switch and select the switch type to assign.
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If the switch type is not in the pull-down list, add a switch to the Existing Cascade Switches list
by clicking the
Add button. The Add Cascade Switch dialog box appears.
a. Type the name of the switch and select the switch type from the list.
b. Click OK to add the switch. The switch should now be in the Existing Switches list and in
the Switch pull-down list.
4. Repeat step 3 for each switch to be configured.
5. Click
Apply to save any changes without exiting the AMP.
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Click
OK to save any changes and exit the AMP.
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Click
Cancel to exit the AMP without saving any changes.
Viewing Switch and Module Version Information
The Version category displays firmware version numbers.
The Versions - Hardware subcategory displays the unit’s hardware component version numbers.
The Versions - AVRIQs subcategory displays AVRIQ module version information. You may
individually view and upgrade AVRIQ modules from this panel.
Upgrading Firmware
You may upgrade the firmware for either the AVR switch or the AVRIQ modules.
Upgrading AVR switch firmware
To upgrade switch firmware:
1. Click the Tools tab in the AVR AMP.
2. Click the Upgrade Appliance Firmware button.
If you have made changes in the Settings panel of the AMP but have not yet applied them, a
warning message prompts you to confirm the upgrade. The process requires an appliance
reboot and pending changes will be discarded.
To apply changes to the Settings panel before the upgrade:
a.
Click No to cancel the appliance firmware upgrade.
b. Click Apply .
c. Continue with step 2 of this procedure.
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To discard pending (unapplied) changes, click
Yes .