Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console User Guide

June 16, 2024
VERTIV

Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console

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Vertiv™ Local Rack Access
18.5″ LED LCD Console
With Integrated Keyboard, Touchpad and Dual
USB 2.0 Ports

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If you encounter any installation or operational issues with your product, check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following outlined procedures. Visit https://www.VertivCo.com/en- us/support/ for additional assistance.

OVERVIEW

The Vertiv™ Local Rack Access 18.5″ LED LCD console functions as an super video graphics array (SVGA) monitor and keyboard tray in one unit. It is equipped with a USB keyboard. It also has two USB 2.0-compliant pass-through ports, which provide faster data transmission between your console and connected USB 2.0 devices. For more information, see the USB 2.0 Speed Chart on page 12.

The console occupies 1RU (EIA term where 1RU = 1.75″ of the mounting height) of vertical space in a rack. This unit is installed with slide rails that accommodate a Vertiv branded KVM appliance in the same 1RU.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The AC adaptor that is connected to the LCD monitor is not intended for use with other products. Do not disassemble the LCD monitor or remove the AC adaptor.

NOTE: The cabinet side rails may be boxed separately. If you are installing more than one unit at the same time, make sure to keep the outer slides with the same inner slides (mounted on the LCD tray) as matched pairs. Rails and units that shipped together must be paired together. Mismatched pairs may result in a damaged installation.

Vertiv™ Local Rack Access 18.5″ LED LCD Console Contents

All products contain the following items:

  • One Vertiv Local Rack Access 18.5″ LED LCD console with built-in LCD monitor, keyboard, dual USB 2.0 ports and cable management arm
  • Two outer rails
  • Miscellaneous hardware kit (user guide, safety sheet, cage nuts, clip nuts, screws and cable straps)

Installation tools

  • You will need the following tools (not provided) to install the LCD/keyboard tray:
    • One No. 2 Phillips® screwdriver
    • One cage-nut-insertion tool or flat-blade screwdriver (for installing cage nuts in some racks)
Installing in a Standard EIA Rack

Figure 2.1 Installing the Cage Nuts and Brackets

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To install the rails into a standard EIA rack:

  1. Install a cage nut into the RU position on the front flange of the rack where you are going to install the rails.
  2. Insert the rear of the bracket into the rack, making sure it locks into place.
  3. Insert the front of the rail over the cage nut and use the provided screws to loosely secure the rail in the rack.
  4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the rail on the other side of the rack.
  5. Use the template to center the rails. Once centered, tighten the screws to firmly secure the rails in the rack.

Figure 2.2 Centering the Rails with the Template

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Installing the LCD Tray

Figure 2.3 Sliding the LCD Tray Lead-in Plastic Guide Assemblies Into the Rails

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To install the LCD tray:

CAUTION: The slide rails have front and rear detents for retention. Be careful not to damage them during installation.

  1. Ensure that the ball-bearing race is in the forward most position, touching the lead-in plastic guide.
    • CAUTION: Failure to engage the ball-bearing assembly with the plastic guide can cause damage to your rail.
  2. Extend the inner part of the outer rails and slide the ball-bearing assemblies forward to the front of the outer rails.
  3. Carefully slide the LCD tray into the ball-bearing assemblies in the rails. If necessary, loosen the Velcro® straps on the cable retractor to allow free and smooth movement of the cable retractor arm.
  4. Align the unit with the rails, keeping the unit parallel at all times. Push the LCD tray completely into the rack. Pull the LCD tray out to the extended detent and then push it back into the docked position to seat the unit properly in the rails. The slide rails should roll smoothly.

NOTE: The set screws can be tightened after the unit is installed and centered.

Attaching the Cable Management Arm

Figure 2.4 Attaching the Cable Management Arm (CMA)

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Table 2.1 Attaching the Cable Management Arm Description

  • 1 Outer rail
  • 2 CMA Attachment Bracket
  • 3 Thumb screw
  • 4 Cable management arm (CMA)

Attach the CMA to the outer slide-rail bracket by sliding the CMA bracket over the slide-rail mount and using the thumbscrew to secure the CMA.

NOTE: A Phillips head screwdriver may be used to tighten the thumbscrew in tightly-spaced racks.\

Connecting the LCD Tray

To connect the LCD tray:

  1. Connect the video, keyboard and mouse connectors to either a server or a console switch in the rack cabinet.
  2. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet or power distribution unit (PDU).
  3. (Optional) Bundle excess cables into a figure-eight loop and secure with a cable strap.

NOTE: Do not coil the cables. To minimize electrical interference from the video cable, arrange the cable in figure-eight loops.

Removing the LCD Tray from the Rack

Figure 2.5 Removing the LCD Tray from the Rack

Table 2.2 Removing the LCD Tray Descriptions

  • 1 LCD tray
  • 2 Inner rail
  • 3 Outer rail
  • 4 Release locking tab

To remove the LCD tray:

CAUTION: The slide rails have front and rear detents for retention. Be careful not to damage them during removal.

  1. Disconnect the LCD tray from all power and signal connections.
  2. Unscrew the thumbscrew to disengage the CMA from the slide rail and prepare the cables for removal from the rack.
  3. Pull the LCD tray out from the rack until the detent engages.
  4. When the detent engages, push the tab in along the inner rail and continue to slide the LCD tray out of the rack.

NOTE: When removing an LCD tray, make sure you remove and replace all slide rail bracketing in the rack. The slide rail assemblies should remain with the unit they shipped with.

Removing the Rails

Figure 2.6 Removing the rails

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To remove the rails from the rack:

  1. Remove the screws holding the front of the rail to the rack.
  2. Pull the rail away from the rack.
  3. Repeat steps 1-3 for the rail on the other side.
  4. Remove the rear rack connection in the same manner as you did for the front connection.

USING THE MONITOR

The following section contains basic information about using the monitor.

Monitor User Controls

  1. Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image that is displayed. The button images will match the instructions in the on-screen display (OSD) menu. All of the user control buttons on this unit are capacitive.
  2. NOTE: There may be a slight delay in response time after pressing a button. Repeatedly pressing a button will result in multiple responses.
  3. The user controls on the front of the LCD monitor function are detailed in the following table:

Table 3.1 LCD Monitor User Control Descriptions

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The following table describes the menu control options.

Table 3.2 Menu Control Options

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APPENDICES

Appendix A:

Technical Specifications

A.1 Technical Specifications

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Appendix B:

USB 2.0 Speed Chart

B.1 USB Maximum Speed Chart

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console?

The Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console is an 18.5

What is the purpose of the USB 2.0 ports on the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console?

The Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console has two USB 2.0-compliant pass-through ports that allow faster data transmission between the console and connected USB 2.0 devices.

How much rack space does the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console occupy?

The Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console occupies 1RU (1.75 inches of vertical space) in a standard rack.

Is it safe to use the AC adaptor connected to the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console's LCD monitor for other products?

No, the AC adaptor connected to the LCD monitor of the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console is specifically intended for use with the console and should not be used with other products.

What tools are needed for installing the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console?

You will need a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver and a cage-nut-insertion tool or flat-blade screwdriver for installing cage nuts in some racks when installing the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console.

How do I install the rails into a standard EIA rack for the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console?

To install the rails into a standard EIA rack for the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console, you should follow the instructions provided in the user guide, including cage nut installation and securing the rails in the rack.

How do I attach the LCD tray to the rails on the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console?

Detailed instructions for attaching the LCD tray to the rails on the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console can be found in the user guide. This includes sliding the LCD tray into the ball-bearing assemblies in the rails and ensuring it is properly secured.

How do I connect the cable management arm (CMA) to the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console?

You can attach the cable management arm (CMA) to the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console by sliding the CMA bracket over the slide-rail mount and using the thumbscrew provided. In tightly-spaced racks, a Phillips head screwdriver may be used to tighten the thumbscrew.

What should I consider when connecting the LCD tray of the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console to power and signal connections?

When connecting the LCD tray of the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console, ensure that you connect the video, keyboard, and mouse connectors to either a server or a console switch in the rack cabinet. Also, connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet or power distribution unit (PDU).

How do I remove the LCD tray from the rack with the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console?

To remove the LCD tray from the rack with the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console, follow the outlined steps in the user guide, which include disconnecting power and signal connections and sliding the tray out of the rack.

How can I adjust the characteristics of the image displayed on the monitor of the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console?

Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor of the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console to adjust the characteristics of the image that is displayed. The button images will match the instructions in the on-screen display (OSD) menu. All user control buttons on this unit are capacitive.

What are the menu control options available for adjusting monitor settings on the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console?

The user guide provides details on the menu control options available for adjusting various monitor settings on the Vertiv Avocent LRA185KMM-201 LED LCD Console.

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