® Technology Corporation Expert Solutions for the LAN Environment ™ SwitchView ® Installer/User Guide
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Product Overview Feature Overview The SwitchView allows you to control multiple PCs, easily and affordably, with just one keyboard, monitor and mouse. There is no software to install or boards to configure, so installation is simple. SwitchView works with IBM PC/AT and PS/2 systems with support for VGA and SVGA video. PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse peripherals are supported through the rear of the unit.
SwitchView User Manual • Hot-pluggable - new PCs can be added or removed without powering down the SwitchView unit or other attached PCs. • Status LEDs - two LEDs per computer give you constant readings on the status of your SwitchView unit. Specifications Mechanical 2-Port Height:1.9" (4.83 cm) Width: 8.1" (20.57 cm) Depth: 5.0" (12.7 cm) 4-Port Height:1.9" (4.83 cm) Width: 8.1" (20.57 cm) Depth: 5.0" (12.
Installation Basic Install Before you install In order to connect your PCs to the SwitchView, you will need the appropriate connecting cables. We recommend these Avocent cable kits: For PS/2 PSs: CPS2-6A For AT/serial PCs: CSER-6A The SwitchView also accepts standard straight-through cables for these connections. Connecting your peripherals 1. Your VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse connect to the SwitchView unit instead of your computer.
SwitchView User Manual Connecting your Computers 2. Power down all computers that will be part of your SwitchView system. 3. Locate the appropriate cable kit to attach your first computer to the SwitchView. Now, plug the keyboard cable from the kit into the purple connector of any available port on your SwitchView. Ports are labeled A-B on the 2-Port and A-D on the 4-Port. Next, plug your mouse cable into the green nector of the same port. con- Plug the video cable into the blue monitor connector.
Basic Operations PCs may be powered-up one-at-a-time or all at once. The green LEDs over each channel will light, indicating that the attached computer is powered on. After power-up, a lit amber LED indicates the selected computer. Other PCs may now be selected for operation. Selecting a PC There are two ways to select a PC. One way is via the Select push-button. This selects the next computer in sequence.
SwitchView User Manual Scanning PCs The scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or scan, each PC in your SwitchView system. If you use the keyboard during scanning, the scan will pause until you finish, then resume with the next PC. The length of time each PC’s video remains on the screen, or dwell time, can be changed at any time. Scanning will be halted if the Halt command is entered or if another PC is selected.
Troubleshooting Unit Green channel LED not lit Verify that the computer is powered on. Check the cabling between your computer and the SwitchView. Verify that a keyboard works when plugged directly into your PC. If the connection is to a laptop mouse, the green LED will not light but the port can still be selected. Unable to switch channels Verify that all attached PCs are powered and correctly connected to the unit.
SwitchView User Manual Mouse Mouse jumps or “hugs” screen If the mouse has been hot-plugged while running in Windows, you may need to close and restart Windows. If the mouse still does not function, try the mouse resynchronization command: ZM. Mouse is inoperable on one or more channels Try the mouse reset command: MR or MW depending on the type of mouse you have. Check the table below for the appropriate keyboard sequence.
Keyboard Keyboard is inoperable on one or more channels Verify that the cables from the PC to the SwitchView are connected properly. Verify that the keyboard is plugged into the keyboard port in the User Console area on the rear panel of the unit. Verify that the keyboard works properly connected directly to the computer. If not, try a different keyboard. If the keyboard still does not function, cycle power on all attached computers and try again.
SwitchView User Manual Appendix The following is a summary of all operational commands. Key Sequence Action Addr Dnn Selects an active channel via keyboard. Configures the dwell time. Substitute nn with a value from 2 to 60 seconds. SG Enables the scan Go command. SH Enables the scan Halt command. M+ Mouse will suspend scanning. M- Mouse will not suspend scanning.
U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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.
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 12 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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