SwitchView® 1000 Switch For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support Installer/User Guide Avocent Corporation 4991 Corporate Drive Huntsville, AL 35805-6201 USA Tel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +1 256 430 4031 Avocent International Ltd.
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Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Dangerous Voltage This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Power On This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the on position.
iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Chapter 1: Installation...............................................................1 Introduction.............................................................................................1 Getting Started ........................................................................................1 Installation .......................................................................................2 Rack Mounting Your SwitchView 1000 Switch .........................
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1 CHAPTER Installation 1 Introduction The SwitchView® 1000 switch is a 4, 8 or 16-port keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) appliance that supports both USB and PS/2 interfaces. With the capacity to daisy-chain up to 16 levels, the SwitchView 1000 switch also allows direct channel selection via three different methods: on-screen display (OSD), front-panel push-buttons or keyboard hotkeys.
2 SwitchView 1000 Switch Installer/User Guide • Upgrade cable • Ground terminator Installation If you are installing your SwitchView 1000 switch to a PS/2 interface, you must power down all servers before connecting your switch to a server to ensure proper installation. USB interfaces do not need to be powered down before installation. NOTE: Linux users may experience mouse failure if hot-plugging directly to the SwitchView 1000 switch.
Chapter 1: Installation NOTE: PS/2 and USB interfaces cannot be used simultaneously. 3 User SwitchView 1000 Switch USB KVM Connection PS/2 KVM Connection Power Server Figure 1.2: Basic SwitchView 1000 Switch Configuration CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: - Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
4 SwitchView 1000 Switch Installer/User Guide Accessing and using the OSD menus The OSD menus allow you to easily access and edit such features as server name, setup functions, time-outs, autoscan capabilities and firmware upgrades. The following table lists basic OSD functions. Table 1.
Chapter 1: Installation Table 1.2: Main OSD Menu Functions (Continued) Function Description Setup A submenu for various configurations. Logout Logs out keyboard and mouse for security. Figure 1.4: Setup Options Window The following options will be selectable via the Setup OSD window. Table 1.3: Setup menu functions Function Description Auto logout Specifies time for auto logout (0 to 99 min). Your password must be configured and enabled for auto logout to function.
6 SwitchView 1000 Switch Installer/User Guide Upgrading firmware The SwitchView 1000 switch firmware is upgradable via the firmware upgrade cable (included). Maintaining current firmware enhances the SwitchView 1000 switch’s compatibility with other devices and can enhance the switch’s performance. Go to www.avocent.com/support for more information on upgrading your firmware.
Chapter 1: Installation 7. 7 Click Check Version to see the current firmware version of your SwitchView 1000 switch. If the selected firmware file is a newer version, click Upgrade to start the upgrade process. Figure 1.6: Starting Upgrade Process Window NOTE: During the upgrade process, do not remove the upgrade cable or SwitchView 1000 switch power adaptor. 8. An Upgrade complete! message appears above the progress bar after a successful firmware upgrade. You may now exit the utility.
8 SwitchView 1000 Switch Installer/User Guide 4. Plug the ground terminator into the Daisy Chain Out port on the rear of the last daisy-chained SwitchView 1000 switch. Figure 1.
9 APPENDICES Appendices Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide Table A.1: SwitchView1000 Quick Reference Guide Command Hotkeys OSD Control Front-panel Description Select Server ScrLk + ScrLk + (a) + (b) + (y) + (z) ab = bank no. xy = channel no.
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SwitchView® 1000 Switch For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support Installer/User Guide Avocent Corporation 4991 Corporate Drive Huntsville, AL 35805-6201 USA Tel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +1 256 430 4031 Avocent International Ltd.