® SWITCHVIEW SC Installer/User Guide Avocent Corporation 4991 Corporate Drive Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 • USA (Tel) 256-430-4000 (Fax) 256-430-4030 http://www.avocent.
® SwitchView SC Installer/User Guide Avocent Corporation 4991 Corporate Drive Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 • USA (Tel) 256-430-4000 (Fax) 256-430-4030 http://www.avocent.com ©2003 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. Avocent, Cybex, the Cybex logo, AutoBoot and SwitchView are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. IBM, PC, PC/AT and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
SwitchView SC Installer/User Guide FCC Notification Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview Feature Overview....................................................................................................................................... 1 Compatibility .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 2 - Installation Basic Install.................................................................................................................
SwitchView SC Installer/User Guide INSTRUCTIONS: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance 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.
1 Product Overview Feature Overview The SwitchView SC is specifically designed to make data transfer between connected computers virtually impossible. Users who access secure and unsecure networks from one set of peripherals can rely on the unique architecture of the SwitchView SC to keep their private data completely separate and secure at all times. With no software to install or boards to configure, installation is simple.
SwitchView SC Installer/User Guide Status indicator LEDs Indicator LEDs give you constant readings on the status of your SwitchView SC. Channel LEDs take the guesswork out of system operation and diagnostics. A typical SwitchView SC configuration is shown below.
Product Overview Compatibility PS/2 peripherals The SwitchView SC requires a PS/2 mouse and keyboard. The following mice are known to be compatible: IBM PS/2-style Kensington Logitech Mouseman (PS/2) Logitech Trackman Microsoft Serial-PS/2 mouse Microsoft IntelliMouse Other manufacturers' mice may operate with the SwitchView SC. If you experience problems using an untested mouse, contact Avocent Technical Support with the manufacturer and model number of the mouse.
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2 Installation Basic Install Getting started Before installing your SwitchView SC, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the unit, as well as other items necessary for proper installation. Supplied with the SwitchView SC • SwitchView SC unit • Power cord • SwitchView SC Installer/User Guide • SwitchView SC Quick Installation Guide Additional items needed • Input cables • Rack mounting kit (optional) Connecting peripherals to the SwitchView SC 1.
SwitchView SC Installer/User Guide TAMPER EVIDENT STICKER TAMPER EVIDENT STICKER PS/2 MOUSE CABLE VGA MONITOR CABLE PS/2 KEYBOARD CABLE 2. Locate your PS/2 keyboard and mouse, as well as your VGA video monitor. 3. Plug your VGA monitor cable into the port labeled “VIDEO” on the back of your SwitchView SC. Plug your PS/2 keyboard cable and your PS/2 mouse cable into the ports labeled “KBD” and “MSE” respectively. Connecting computers to the SwitchView SC 1. Locate your first input cable.
Installation MOUSE PORT VIDEO PORT KEYBOARD PORT 2. Locate your next input cable. Repeat step 1 until all computers are properly attached to the SwitchView SC. 3. Locate the power cord that came with your SwitchView SC unit. Plug it into the IEC power connector on the unit and make sure that the power switch is off. Then, plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate AC wall outlet. 4. Power up your SwitchView SC first, then all attached computers.
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3 Operations Overview PCs may be powered up one at a time or all at once. No operator intervention is required during booting. As the system stabilizes, the green LEDs over each channel will light, indicating that the attached computer is powered. The amber LED will light at the active computer. A PC may now be selected via channel push-buttons. There are two status LEDs. The red LED lights if an internal failure occurs.
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4 Appendices A: Specifications Mechanical Height: 1.7" (4.5 cm) Width: 17.2" (43.7 cm) Depth: 8.5" (21.6 cm) Weight: 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg) Environmental/Power Operating Temperature: 41° (5°C) to 104° (40°C) Storage Temperature: -4° (-20°C) to 122° (50°C) Input Power: 8.
SwitchView SC Installer/User Guide B: Troubleshooting Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or hardware issues you encounter with your product. If an issue should develop, check the Troubleshooting table below to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined, or call Avocent Technical Support at (888) 793-8763. Symptom Action Green channel LED not lit Verify unit is turned on. Check the cabling between your computer and the SwitchView SC.
LIMITED WARRANTY Avocent Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Additionally, all Avocent products carry an unconditional thirty-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with the performance of this product, you may return it to the point of purchase for a refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping charges).
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