Avocent AMX Switch Serie Guide D'installation page 14

2 AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide
LDAP user authentication
The AMX switch supports the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) user authentication
mode. LDAP provides the Active Directory for username and password authentication. LDAP
Matrix authentication will be enabled if your AMX switch supports LDAP.
Advanced video compensation
The AMX user stations and IQ modules provide advanced video compensation that automatically
maximizes video quality for long distance communications. You can also manually adjust video
quality for specific servers or user stations.
Scalable architecture
The AMX switching system scalable architecture can easily accommodate additional servers and
users. IQ modules, user stations and switches are pre-assigned unique identification numbers
(UIDs), allowing you to easily reconfigure the switching system. Name changes to IQ modules are
automatically sent to all attached user stations, even if the units are on different networks.
Audio and serial support
You can use the AMX switching system to access audio and serial data from connected target
devices. To access this feature, the AMX switching system must include multimedia-capable
devices and a user station and IQ module that support audio and serial emulation.
Extended keyboard and mouse support
You can use a variety of keyboards and mouse peripherals to access any target device in the AMX
switching system. Most user stations support PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse types. Some user
stations support PS/2 multimedia keyboards. Pinnacle FAK (Fast Action Keyboard) and Chyron
Duet keyboards are supported on AMX 5120, AMX 5121 and AMX 5130 user stations, and Devlin
Vizrt keyboard is supported on AMX 5111, AMX 5121 and AMX 5130 user stations.
Broadcast configurations with nVision router control
In AMX switching system broadcast configurations, studio operators can use Pinnacle FAK or
Chryon keyboards and have access to Deko, Chyron CG and other machines used for delivery of
live content. Editing suites have access to Avid, SGI and storage machines with full media
provided from these machines through an AMX switch and nVision router combination. Broadcast
engineers have full access to all servers and equipment to provide maintenance and support. In
addition, all valuable equipment is secure and housed in a safe environment.
Connecting an nVision router to the AMX switching system provides video and audio routing
functionality to users. When a user in the AMX switching system connects to a target device, the
nVision router will automatically connect the audio and video signals from the target device to the
user's workstation.