Avocent AMX5020 KVM Switch

Product Overview

Overview

The Avocent® AMX®5020 KVM switch is a 4x42 appliance. Its field-proven scalable architecture easily accommodates additional servers and users.

The AMX5020 KVM switch provides access to all major server platforms and serial devices. It's designed for growing IT infrastructures with multi-rack, multi-device, multi-platform deployments.

The switch provides full, non-blocked access to servers and delivers real-time, high bandwidth video up to 1,000 feet from the server. It operates over end-to-end UTP cabling with automatic compensation for any video losses induced by cabling.

An easy to use OSCAR® graphical user interface is included. The Avocent AMWorks Java-based system administration tool provides centralized management software.

AMWorks Quick Facts

Provides comprehensive system administration
Allows administrators to set multi-level access to servers with password protection for each user
Creates server and user group lists
Provides a log of system activity
Database is stored locally and can be downloaded to the AMX switch via TCP/IP

Features & Benefits

Features and Benefits

Feature	Benefit
User
Full bandwidth and real-time access to servers	Facilitates access to multiple servers and applications where full bandwidth video quality is critical
Easy to use OSCAR® graphical user interface,	No training required for immediate user interaction with target computers
Multi-platform support	PS/2, USB, Sun and SGI servers and VT100 serial-based devices
Specialized application support	The AMX®5020 switch is a proven choice for test labs, demo labs, design and broadcast environments. AMX switches are compatible with all major broadcast devices including Pinnacle Deko, Harris Device Manager and Raid arrays.
Performance
Automatic compensation for any video losses induced by cabling	Simplifies the installation of equipment and guarantees highest quality video for each user without any user intervention
Dual Matrix Support	Connect user station to two AMX KVM switches for switch redundancy with automatic failover for mission-critical reliability.
Flexibility
Out-of-band access to computers	You can access all cascaded computers without needing to access the corporate network.
End-to-end UTP cable, including CAT 5, 5e and 6	Eliminates bulky cabling connections and delivers real-time, high bandwidth video up to 1,000 feet from the server.
Management
Consolidates the local ports of KVM over IP products	You have backup access to servers independent of the IP network.
Consolidates access to existing analog KVM switches	You can integrate legacy KVM switches into your matrix KVM solution.
AMWorks® Java-based system administration tool	Centralized management is easier with this versatile software.
AMIQ server interface module	Built-in memory eases configuration and installation by assigning and retaining unique server identification codes for each attached server.
Includes SNMP traps	You can set up SNMP traps in the AMX switch for report alarms to an external logging destination.
Event logs	AMWorks software maintains a record of all user logins and switching activity.
Scalable architecture	AMX switches easily accommodate additional servers and users in growing network infrastructures.
Security
Integration with other LDAP services for authentication	You can use a single LDAP database for authentication. This minimizes the administration overhead of your existing network authentication process.

Technical Specs

Specifications

Mechanical
Height	1.7 in. (4.3 cm)
Width	17.2 in. (43.2 cm)
Depth	13.9 in. (35.2 cm)
Weight	9.3 lbs. (4.2 kg)
Environmental
Operating Temp	32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C)
Storage Temp	-4 to 122 F (-20 to 50 C)
Power
Operating Voltage	100 - 240 VAC
Power Frequency	50/60 Hz autosensing
Input Power	75 W maximum
Supported Hardware
Computers	PC, Sun, Mac, SGI, Serial-based devices via AMIQ and AMIQDM modules
User Stations	AM5111, AMX5121, and AMX5130 User Stations
Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings
	UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, VCCI, C-Tick