VERTIV 5150T Avocent HMX High-Performance Transmitters Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- VERTIV
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VERTIV 5150T Avocent HMX High-Performance Transmitters Installation Guide
Avocent HMX 5150T and 6150T high-performance KVM transmitters are zero-U, IP- based devices that transfer data between a target server and an HMX receiver.
Transmitters can be linked in either a direct or networked configuration. The indicators on the top panel of the transmitter provide operation information. See the table on the right for additional information on the status indicators.
Status Indicator Locations
DIRECT LINKED
When HMX 5150T or 6150T transmitters and HMX receivers are directly linked to each other, no additional configuration is required.
NOTE: If the standard settings have been changed in a previous installation, you must perform a manual factory reset on each transmitter. For more information, see the Avocent HMX High Performance KVM Extender System Installer/User Guide.
MAIN STATUS INDICATORS
Off.
Green.
| No power.
Video, USB and network links are all present and
operating normally.
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Orange| Operating but video, USB and/or network link missing.
Red| Consistent – transmitter has failed and requires a reboot
Flashing – transmitter is booting.
Red/green flashing| Transmitter is in backup mode.
Blue| Factory reset has been activated.
Red/blue flashing| Transmitter is in upgrade mode.
Fast green flash| Transmitter is in identify mode.
NETWORK LINKED
When HMX 5150T or 6150T transmitters are connected via an Ethernet network, you can configure them individually or collectively using the HMX Advanced Manager software:
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Individual configuration
Transmitters are configured via their web page.
Accessing the browser-based configuration
Using a computer connected to the same network as the transmitter, open a web browser and enter the IP address 169.254.1.33.
From the main screen, you can manually configure the IP address of the transmitter, perform an upgrade or change the USB and video settings, as needed.
NOTE: If you do not know the IP address of the transmitter, you must perform a factory reset to restore the default address. -
Collective configuration
You can configure, control and coordinate multiple transmitters and receivers from a single application with the HMX Management software. For more information, see the Avocent HMX Advanced Manager Installer/User Guide.
IMPORTANT: When using HMX Manager software to configure transmitters, it is vital all transmitters you wish to locate and control are set to their factory default settings. Otherwise, they will not be located by the HMX Advanced Manager software server. If necessary, perform a manual factory reset on each transmitter.
HMX 5150T Transmitter Configuration Web Page
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