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AMX5020 KVM Switch |
 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.
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- 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
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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. |
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 |
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UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, VCCI,
C-Tick |
Diagram
Ordering Details
| Description |
Part Number |
| 4 output ports and 42 input ports rack mountable matrix switch with rack mount kit and AMWorks software |
AMX5020-001 |
| 8 output ports and 32 input ports rack mountable matrix switch with rack mount kit and AMWorks® software |
AMX5000-AM |
| 16 output ports and 64 input ports rack mountable matrix switch with rack mount kit and AMWorks software |
AMX5010-AM |
| 4 output ports and 16 input ports rack mountable matrix switch with rack mount kit and AMWorks software |
AMX5030-001 |
| PS/2 and USB desktop user station w/ AMIQ-PS2 module for a local PC connection |
AMX5111-001 |
| PS/2 and USB desktop user station w/ automatic skew compensation & AMIQ-PS2 module for a local PC connection |
AMX5121-001 |
| PS/2 and USB desktop user station w/ automatic skew compensation, audio, serial, and AMIQDM-PS2 module for a local PC connection |
AMX5130-001 |
| Modules & Cables |
| Description |
Part Number |
| Dual UTP server interface module for VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, audio and serial |
AMIQDM-PS2 |
| Dual UTP server interface module for VGA video, USB keyboard and mouse, interface module with audio and serial |
AMIQDM-USB |
| Dual UTP server interface module for VGA or 13W3 video, Sun keyboard and mouse, audio and serial |
AMIQDM-VSN |
| Server interface module for VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse - AMX switch series only |
AMIQ-PS2 |
| 10-pack, server interface module for VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse - AMX switch series only |
AMIQ-PS210 |
| 32-pack, server interface module for VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse - AMX switch series only |
AMIQ-PS232 |
| Server interface module for VT100 serial devices - AMX switch series only (requires UPD-AM) |
AMIQ-SRL |
| Server interface module for VGA video, USB keyboard and mouse - AMX switch series only |
AMIQ-USB |
| Server interface module for VGA or 13W3 video, Sun keyboard and mouse - AMX switch series only |
AMIQ-VSN |
| Accessories |
| Description |
Part Number |
| Power Supply for AMIQ-SRL, AVRIQ-SRL and DSRIQ-SRL. Each UPD-AM can power up to four serial interface modules |
UPD-AM |
| AMX5111, AMX5121 & AMX5130 user station 19" rack mount kit |
RMK-40 |
| Desk mount kit for the AMX user station |
DMK-01 |
For more information on the range of Avocent Professional Services programs available, please go to www.avocent.com/services.
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