40DX 180DX OutLook Switch User Guide Run Your Servers Smarter
CONTENTS Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Console Switch User Guide © 2000 Apex Inc. All rights reserved. First Edition June 2000 Printed in the United States of America Part Number 998-0011-00 Rev. B The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. Apex Inc.
CONTENTS Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide SAFETY Before installing this product, read the Safety Information book. Antes de instalar este produto, leia o Manual de Informações sobre Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs hæftet med sikkerhedsforskrifter, før du installerer dette produkt. Lue Safety Information -kirjanen, ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen.
CONTENTS Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide SAFETY ( CONTINUED) Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst het boekje met veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les heftet om sikkerhetsinformasjon (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia o folheto Informações sobre Segurança. Перед установкой продукта прочтите брошюру по технике безопасности (Safety Information). Pred inštaláciou tohto produktu si pre ítajte Informa nú brožúrku o bezpe nosti.
CONTENTS Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide GETTING H ELP , SERVICE , 5 AND I NFORMATION Getting help, service, and information If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. On the World Wide Web, the IBM Personal Computing Web site has up-to-date information about IBM Personal Computer products and support.
CONTENTS Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide CONTENTS Safety ............................................................. 3 Getting Help ................................................... 5 1 OVERVIEW .................................................. 8 Product Overview ........................................... 8 Features ........................................................... 9 2 QUICK START ............................................ 11 3 RACK INSTALLATION .......................
CONTENTS Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide CONTENTS ( CONTINUED) Command Summary ...................................... 29 OSCAR Advanced Menus Screen .................. 30 Selecting Computers .................................... 31 Switching Tiered Systems ............................. 32 Assigning Unique Names to Computers ........ 33 Changing Menu Attributes ........................... 35 Changing Status Flag Attributes ...................
1 OVERVIEW APEX OUTLOOK SWITCH USER GUIDE Product Overview Features PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Apex OutLook Console Switch enables you to control large computer networks using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. On a single video screen, you can select from as many as 64 computers running different operating systems. The 140DX supports 4 computers and one user, while the 180DX supports 8 computers and one user.
Introduction Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 9 F EATURES F EATURES You can use the OutLook Console Switch in various configurations to connect from 4 to 64 servers. The features of the OutLook Console Switch include: ! OSCAR – Displays system-related information on the monitor, such as power-up test data and configuration menus. ! Programmable scanning – Evaluates system performance by sequentially scanning any or all of the computers in the system.
Introduction 1 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide FEATURES (CONTINUED ) Primary Switch Keyboard, Mouse, and Video Cables Secondary Switch HYDR-002.EPS There are many ways to configure the OutLook Console Switch to meet your specific organizational needs. Additional information on configuring multiple OutLook Console Switches can be found in Chapter 4, Cabling. A single switch box is used to connect 4 or 8 servers.
2 APEX OUTLOOK SWITCH USER GUIDE QUICK START Before installing this product, read the Safety Information on the Apex User Guide CD. Get up and running in a few easy steps. Follow the steps shown in the illustrations. Select the appropriate setup method for your Set up the Switch System switch.
Q U I C K S TA R T S ETUP THE 12 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide S WITCH S YSTEM continued To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch OutLook 280ES User console A PS/2 reset button Connects to the front of the switch User console B Plug in power cord Connect the servers PS/2 keyboard, male PS/2 mouse, male HD15 video, male 50-pin, male 6
Q U I C K S TA R T Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 13 POWER UP Y OUR SWITCH S YSTEM To Power Up Your Switch System Primary switch Press to On position to power up the switch Turn on the monitors Turn on the servers
3 APEX OUTLOOK SWITCH USER GUIDE INSTALLATION RACK INSTALLATION Before installing this product, read the Safety Information on the Apex User Guide CD. Refer to the IBM installation instructions for installation of the console switch in a rack cabinet.
4 CABLING APEX OUTLOOK SWITCH USER GUIDE Cables Lengths/Locking Mechanism Connecting and Disconnecting Cables Starting the Switch Box and the Computers Unattended Reboot Making Connections Under Power Alternative Configurations CABLE L ENGTHS Cable length affects video quality as well as keyboard and mouse data timing. The maximum cable length is determined in part by the computer and peripherals used. Not all systems give satisfactory results at the maximum length.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 16 D ISCONNECTING CABLES D ISCONNECTING CABLES 1 2 3 Attention Failure to follow proper disconnect procedures could result in damage to the cable or your unit. To properly disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable: 1 Grasp the housing. 2 Slide it back to release the locking mechanism. 3 Remove the cable.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 17 CONNECTING C ABLES CONNECTING CABLES Connecting the Keyboard Cable in the Proper Sequence When you are connecting the video, PS/2 mouse and keyboard cables from your servers to the OutLook switch, always connect the keyboard cable after the mouse cable. The switch detects the system power of the secondary switch or server through the keyboard cable.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide CONNECTING C ABLES (CONTINUED) STATEMENT 1 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: – Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. – Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 19 CONNECTING C ABLES (CONTINUED) Connecting the Cables Figures 1 and 2 show the location of the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports for each of the switch boxes. Figure 1. 4-Port connectors Figure 2. 8-Port connectors To connect cables: 1 Connect the mouse, keyboard, and video cables to the appropriate switch connectors. Note that all keyboard and mouse cables are 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 style, and all the video cables are 15-pin VGA/SVGA style.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 20 STARTING THE S WITCH BOX STARTING THE S WITCH BOX It is important to turn on the switch box before turning on the computers because when the servers boot up, their drivers send device settings to the switch. POWERING UP THE SYSTEM To power up the system: 1 Press the power switch located on the rear panel of the switch box to the on (1) position. 2 Power up the computers.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 21 STARTING THE COMPUTERS STARTING THE COMPUTERS During startup, the computers send device settings to the switch box. The unit then generates standard responses to these commands and allows the computers to boot successfully without being physically connected to the keyboard, monitor, or mouse. As the switch generates these responses, it determines the appropriate settings for each computer.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 22 UNATTENDED REBOOT UNATTENDED REBOOT After a power outage, each server connected to the switch box reboots (if configured to do so) when power returns without operator intervention. The switch generates responses to ensure that the reboot is successful and that it is ready to switch between computers. Note This procedure requires that the Snapshot command be performed before power loss.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 23 MAKING C ONNECTIONS U NDER POWER MAKING CONNECTIONS UNDER POWER You can connect additional computers to the switch while it is powered up. When you power up the newly connected computers, the switch recognizes them, and you can switch to the new computers without taking any additional steps. You can also connect the mouse and/or keyboard to the switch while the system is powered up.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 24 A LTERNATIVE C ONFIGURATIONS A LTERNATIVE C ONFIGURATIONS Primary Secondary There are other ways to configure your system, such as the tiered switch configuration. Tiered Switch Configuration In tiered systems, you can connect additional switches to ports on a primary unit. That is, switches can be tiered in primary/ secondary configurations to allow one primary switch to switch between computers or other switch units.
CABLING Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 25 A LTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS (CONTINUED ) Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up If necessary, you can connect a primary unit to a secondary unit while the system is powered up. This technique can be used to isolate any problems with minimum disruption to the system. When plugging a primary switch box into a secondary unit, first connect the mouse and keyboard cables, and then connect the video cable.
5 APEX OUTLOOK SWITCH USER GUIDE USING OSCAR Launching OSCAR OSCAR Status Port Symbols and Advanced Menus Selecting Computers and Switching Tiered Systems Assigning Unique Names and Device Types Changing Menu and Status Flag Attributes Scanning the Computers and Broadcasting Commands Securing Server Access LAUNCHING OSCAR Press PRINT SCRN to access the keyboard/monitor/mouse OSCAR menus.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide OSCAR SELECTION S CREEN To open OSCAR or to access OSCAR Selection Screen on a primary switch 1 Press PRINT SCRN. To open OSCAR or to access OSCAR Selection Screen on a secondary switch 1 Press PRINT SCRN to access OSCAR Selection screen at the primary switch. 2 Highlight the number of the port you want to access and press ENTER. 3 Press PRINT SCRN twice. The OSCAR Selection screen at the secondary switch appears.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 28 OSCAR STATUS PORT SYMBOLS OSCAR S TATUS PORT S YMBOLS + Indicates computer connected and running X Denotes Secondary switch connected and running A Identifies the user console connected to the server. Note OSCAR screens in this document are examples. Your screens may vary depending on your configuration.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 29 COMMAND SUMMARY COMMAND SUMMARY This section describes the key sequences that are used to activate OSCAR functions. Apex OutLook Console Switch OSCAR OSD Keyboard Sequences Print Scrn Pressing once activates OSCAR (ON Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting), immediate double entry sends the print screen command to the selected computer or secondary switch.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 30 OSCAR ADVANCED MENU SCREEN OSCAR A DVANCED MENUS S CREEN All commands other than selecting computers are performed from OSCAR Advanced Menus. The Advanced Menus screen contains two menus. The Commands menu shows the commands that cause an action to take place. The Setup menu shows menu screens to set configurations. Opening OSCAR Advanced Menus 1 Press PRINT SCRN to open OSCAR Selection. 2 Press F2.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 31 SELECTING C OMPUTERS SELECTING COMPUTERS Use OSCAR menus to switch computers, that is, to select which computer receives commands from and displays output to the console. When you select a computer, the switch reconfigures the keyboard and mouse for the selected computer using the settings stored in its memory. The current information (for example, the state of the Caps Lock key) is maintained for each computer in the system.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 32 SWITCHING T IERED SYSTEMS SWITCHING T IERED S YSTEMS To switch the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box to a computer that is connected to the primary through a secondary unit, proceed as follows: 1 Press PRINT SCRN. The OSCAR appears on the monitor. 2 Type the number of the port to which the slave unit is connected followed by a dash and the number of the port (on the secondary unit) to which the computer is connected.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 33 ASSIGNING UNIQUE N AMES TO COMPUTERS A SSIGNING U NIQUE NAMES TO COMPUTERS You may find it easier to identify the computers in a system by name rather than by port number. For example, in a network environment, you can assign the same names to each computer as those assigned by the network. To list the computers by name in OSCAR menus, see Changing Menu Attributes.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 34 ASSIGNING UNIQUE N AMES TO C OMPUTERS (CONTINUED) Note: Port numbering scheme After you have specified a device type, the port numbering structure is reorganized so that the secondary ports display in OSCAR. Secondary ports have a different numbering scheme from the primary switch ports: Primary port numbers: Port 1, Port 2, Port 3, etc Secondary port numbers: Port 3-1, Port 3-2, Port 3-3, etc.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 35 CHANGING MENU ATTRIBUTES CHANGING MENU A TTRIBUTES On the OSCAR Attributes screen, you can change the display order of computer ports to port number or port name. Other attributes of OSCAR screens, such as the position and color, can be changed to suit the particular needs of the user. To change menu attributes: 1 On the Advanced Menus screen, highlight the Setup menu. 2 Highlight OSCAR and press ENTER. The OSCAR Attributes screen appears.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 36 CHANGING MENU ATTRIBUTES ( CONTINUED) Screen Appearance Settings TO CHANGE… SELECT… VALUES Size of screen Resolution Select 384 or 768—the lower the value, the larger the size. Size of text Height Higher values display larger text.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 37 CHANGING STATUS FLAG ATTRIBUTES CHANGING STATUS F LAG A TTRIBUTES The status flag indicates the name or port number of the currently selected computer. You can choose to display the status flag at all times, for a few seconds after switching, or not at all. You can also change the color of the status flag and its location on the screen. To change status flag attributes: 1 On the Advanced Menus screen, highlight the Setup menu.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide CHANGING STATUS FLAG A TTRIBUTES (CONTINUED ) VALUES AND EFFECTS OF S ETTINGS ON FLAG APPEARANCE Flag Appearance Settings SETTING VALUES EFFECT Enabled Flag Off Flag does not appear. Ports On Flag always on, indicating selected port number. Names On Flag always on, indicating selected computer by name. Ports Timed Port number appears for five seconds after switching. Names Timed Name appears for five seconds after switching.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 39 SCANNING THE C OMPUTERS SCANNING THE COMPUTERS In scan mode, the switch automatically switches from port to port (computer to computer). You can scan the entire system sequentially or designate a custom scan pattern by specifying computers and durations. Placing the switch in scan mode To place the switch in scanning mode: 1 From the Commands menu in the Advanced Menus screen, highlight Scan. 2 Press ENTER.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 40 SCANNING THE C OMPUTERS ( CONTINUED) Setting a custom scan pattern To set a custom scan pattern: 1 In the Advanced Menus screen, highlight the Setup menu. 2 Highlight Scan and press ENTER. The Scan Pattern Setup screen appears with the first port position (or computer name) highlighted. 3 Type the port number of the first computer to be included in the scan.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 41 SCANNING THE C OMPUTERS ( CONTINUED) Removing a computer from the scan list To remove a computer from the scan list: 1 On the Scan Pattern Setup screen, type the port number of the computer to be removed. —or— If your computers are listed by name, type the first few letters of the name of the computer. 2 Highlight the Sec column. 3 Type 0 for the number of seconds.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 42 BROADCASTING C OMMANDS BROADCASTING COMMANDS Broadcasting enables you to simultaneously control more than one computer in a system. This feature is useful when you want to ensure that all selected computers receive identical input. For each computer receiving the broadcast, you can choose to broadcast keystrokes and/or mouse movements independently.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 43 BROADCASTING C OMMANDS (CONTINUED) To turn off the broadcast mode: 1 From the Commands menu in the Advanced Menus, highlight Broadcast and press ENTER. Broadcasting to Tiered Configurations In a tiered system you can broadcast to any combination of computers on the entire system.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 44 BROADCASTING C OMMANDS (CONTINUED) To broadcast to tiered configurations: 1 From the OSCAR Selection screen at the primary switch, highlight the port number of the secondary switch (for example, Port 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, etc) to which you want to broadcast commands; press ENTER. 2 Press PRINT SCREEN twice; the OSCAR Selection screen of the secondary switch appears. Press F2 to access the Advanced Menus screen.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 45 BROADCASTING C OMMANDS (CONTINUED) 14 From a computer attached to the primary switch and con- nected to the secondary switch, type information and/or make mouse movements you want to broadcast. Note Broadcast only to systems directly connected to a primary OutLook switch or only to secondary OutLook switches connected to a primary OutLook switch.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 46 SECURING SERVER A CCESS SECURING S ERVER ACCESS Advanced server applications should be protected against unauthorized users. The switch security feature enables you to lock the keyboard and monitor, requiring you to type a password before resuming operation. You can also set a time delay before the system is locked. You must always provide a password to access the fields in the Security Configuration screen.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 47 SECURING SERVER A CCESS 6 To enable the screen saver mode, press ENTER either in the Time Delay or Mode fields. —or— Highlight Test and press ENTER to start the screen saver mode immediately. See the Security Configuration Settings table below for a description of the settings. Security Configuration Settings SETTING ACTION Password Enter current password to activate other fields. New Password Type a new password.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 48 SECURING SERVER ACCESS ( CONTINUED) Turning off the Screen Saver To turn off the screen saver: 1 If you are in screen saver mode, press any key on your keyboard and then type your password if your console is password protected. 2 In the Advanced Menus screen, highlight the Setup menu. 3 Highlight Security and press ENTER; the Security Configuration screen appears. 4 Highlight Time Delay and select OFF. Press ENTER.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 49 SECURING SERVER ACCESS ( CONTINUED) Blanking the Monitor without Locking the Console To blank the monitor without locking the console: 1 If you are in screen saver mode, press any key on your keyboard and then type your password if your console is password protected. 2 In the Advanced Menus screen, highlight the Setup menu. 3 Highlight Security and press ENTER. The Security Configuration screen appears.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 50 DISPLAYING V ERSION INFORMATION D ISPLAYING VERSION INFORMATION To facilitate system troubleshooting and support, you can display the version number of the switch firmware as well as information about any auxiliary devices connected to the switch.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 51 SAVING THE HARDWARE SETTINGS SAVING THE HARDWARE SETTINGS Whenever you add or remove computers to or from the system, or whenever you change the mouse or monitor, you should save the hardware settings. If you do not save the settings, they are lost when power is lost or turned off, and it might be necessary to reboot each computer to reestablish keyboard and mouse communication.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 52 RESETTING THE M OUSE AND KEYBOARD RESETTING THE MOUSE AND K EYBOARD If the keyboard or mouse locks up, you may be able to recover the device settings by resetting the switch. Resetting the mouse and keyboard attempts to restore the correct settings for the selected computer. To reset the mouse and keyboard values: 1 From the Commands menu in the Advanced Menus screen, highlight Reset and press ENTER.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 53 ASSIGNING SPECIFIC D EVICE T YPES A SSIGNING S PECIFIC DEVICE T YPES If your system includes one or more secondary switches in a tiered configuration, you must make the primary switch aware of the secondary switches by assigning a specific device type. To assign a device type: 1 On the Advanced Menus screen, highlight the Setup menu. 2 Highlight Devices and press ENTER; the Device Settings screen appears.
USING OSCAR Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 54 CAPTURING THE S CREEN CAPTURING THE S CREEN The OSCAR relies on the PRINT SCRN key for various operations. If you want to use the PRINT SCRN key to capture the screen, you will need to press the key various times in order to capture the screen, depending on your configuration. To capture the screen using the PRINT SCREEN key: 1 On a computer connected to a primary switch, press PRINT SCRN twice.
6 APEX OUTLOOK SWITCH USER GUIDE UPDATING FIRMWARE UPDATING THE FIRMWARE The Apex Web site has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and firmware update images. You can access the site at http:// www.apex.com/support/outlook-sup.htm to find updates for your OutLook product. You can update the switch firmware; the application code of the switch resides in NVM, and therefore can be quickly and easily updated.
Firmware Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 56 To update firmware: 1 Connect the standard serial cable to the serial connector on the PC computer and to the serial connector on the back panel of the switch. 2 Navigate to the drive where you have saved the firmware update. 3 Double-click to open the file WUpDate.exe. 4 In the dialog box that displays, select the desired language and COM port. 5 Click Load, then click Done.
7 APEX OUTLOOK SWITCH USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING Video SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTION No OSCAR or video at server Video cable problem Check for loose video cable connection. No OSCAR at primary switch Replace video cable. Incorrect settings in Devices, Names, or Flag dialog boxes Confirm settings in these dialog boxes. Power cord problem On the front panel of the switch, confirm that the LED lights. Reset settings to default in these dialog boxes.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Keyboard SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTION Console keyboard is not working OSCAR Delay Time in effect Turn off Delay Time: Setup>Menu Type 0 secs for Delay Time. or Defective keyboard Check to see if the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock keys light. Keyboard or keyboard cable problem Check for loose console keyboard cable connection.
Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Keyboard (continued) SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTION Keyboard signal did work on all servers, but then stopped Console keyboard Check for loose console keyboard cable. Reconnect the console keyboard cable.* Check maximum length of the console cable extension (maximum length = 12 feet). or Keyboard signal never did work on all servers Replace the console keyboard.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 60 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Mouse SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTION Mouse error on start-up Mouse cable problem Check for loose mouse cable connection. Check for PS/2 keyboard and mouse 1 cable cross-connections. Replace mouse cable. Mouse displays erratic behavior Updated system software Check the internet for the latest firmware version of the mouse.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 61 Switch Behaviors SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE R ECOMMENDED SOLUTI ON Switch selects servers at will Scan mode enabled Turn off scanning: Main>Commands, then clear Enabled. Same keystrokes or mouse movements display on one or more servers Broadcast mode activated Turn off broadcasting: Main>Commands, then clear Activiated.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 62 Firmware Update SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTI ON Firmware does not download Cable problems Check for loose cable connections. Replace serial cable. Check that the serial cable is connected to the COM port on the server and to the serial port on the switch. Verify that they proper COM port is selected on the update utility. Download timed out Cannot access port Confirm that the correct port was selected.
APEX OUTLOOK SWITCH USER GUIDE APPENDIX A S PECIFICATIONS Apex OutLook Console Switch 4- and 8-Port Specifications DIMENSIONS Height 1.7 in (4.3 cm) Depth 8.0 in (20.3 cm) Width 17 in (43.2 cm) Weight 5.25 lbs (2.
Appendix B Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTICES Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Appendix Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Appendix Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 66 C POWER CORD SET REQUIREMENTS The power cord set meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased your equipment. The voltage selection switch allows you to select the appropriate line voltage for your server. Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the server. For more information on power cord set requirements, contact your Authorized Apex Dealer.
Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Appendix Country-Specific Requirements Use the following table to identify the appropriate accredited agency in your country.
Appendix Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 68 Before installing this product, read the Safety Information on the Apex User Guide CD. Notes: 1 Flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0 mm 2 conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used. 2 Flexible cord must be Type SVT or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor.
