Emerson Avocent HMX, Installer/User Manual

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Product Overview .....
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NOTE: When using the HMX Advanced Manager software server to configure your HMX extender system,
ensure that all transmitters and receivers are set to their factory defaults. Otherwise, they will not be located
by the HMX Advanced Manager server.
Extender System Devices
Within the HMX extender system, transmitters and receivers allow you to seamlessly access and
share one or more remote computers that are physically separated from your local work
environment.
Extender interfaces
Administrators and users can manage and configure transmitters and receivers in the extender
system through a web-based System Configuration utility. Receivers within the system also have
an On-Screen Display (OSD) that allows users to establish target connections from a local
keyboard and mouse.
Firmware upgrades
Transmitters and receivers are flash upgradable at any time to ensure that your system is running
the most current version available. If your system is running the most current firmware version and
is managed by the HMX Advanced Manager software, then that same version must be used across
all units in your system. Firmware versions can be mixed in configurations not using the HMX
Advanced Manager software, but it is always recommended to use the most current version.
Device ports
Transmitters and receivers in the HMX extender system share similar port layouts and functionality.
After the general descriptions provided in this section, the following graphics illustrate where these
ports and other features are located on the transmitters and receivers. For more information on
configuring and working with these ports, see the System Configuration Utility on page 15.
System and Teaming ports
The System port on transmitters and receivers is the default location to connect devices in either a
direct connect configuration or a matrix configuration. On HMX extender dual-head models, the
Teaming port can be used in conjunction with the System port to provide immediately increased
connection speeds of up to 2 Gigabits per second. Using these ports together also improves video,
audio and peripheral feed quality, increases bandwidth in your system and creates link redundancy
that can maintain operation in the event of a failed connection. The web-based System