SwitchView MP ® Installer/UserGuide Guide Installer/User
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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.
SwitchView® MP Installer/User Guide Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 2 - Installation Connecting your Local Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting Computers to the SwitchView MP . . . . 9 Chapter 3 - Basic Operations Selecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanning PCs . . . . . . . .
C H A P T E R 1 Product Overview Contents Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Product Overview Product Overview 3 Feature Overview The SwitchView MP allows you to control up to 4 PC, Sun or USB computers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse. The SwitchView MP works with Sun Workstations, USB computers, IBM PC/AT and PS/2 systems and 100% compatible machines with support for VGA, SVGA, XGA and XGA-II video. Sun and PS/2 keyboard and mouse peripherals are supported through the rear of the unit.
4 SwitchView MP Installer/User Guide Built-in scanning capabilities A built-in scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or scan, connected computers without intervention. When keyboard activity is detected, scanning is suspended until all activity stops. Scanning then resumes with the next channel in sequence. You can switch computer channels in one of two ways: via the Select button or with a simple keyboard sequence.
Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 Compatibility XGA/XGA-II support If you wish to use XGA or XGA-II video, you will need to purchase an adaptor available through Avocent.
C H A P T E R 2 Installation Contents Connecting Your Local Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting Computers to the SwitchView MP . . . . . .
Chapter 2: Installation Installation 9 1. Power down all computers that will be part of your SwitchView MP system. Connecting your Local Peripherals 2. Locate your keyboard, video monitor and mouse. 3. Plug your VGA monitor cable into the port labeled on the back of your SwitchView MP. Either plug your Sun connector into the port labeled “SUN” or plug your PS/2 keyboard cable and your PS/2 mouse cable into the ports labeled and respectively.
10 SwitchView MP Installer/User Guide SWITCHVIEW COMPATIBLE CABLES Cable Description Length CUFC-6 CUFC-8 CUFC-15 Universal PS/2,AT,Serial, VGA Universal PS/2,AT,Serial, VGA Universal PS/2,AT,Serial, VGA 6 ft. 8 ft. 15 ft. CIFCA-4 CIFCA-8 CIFCA-15 PS/2 only/VGA PS/2 only/VGA PS/2 only/VGA 4 ft. 8 ft. 15 ft. CUSB-4 CUSB-8 CUSB-12 USB/VGA USB/VGA USB/VGA 4 ft. 8 ft. 12 ft. CWSN-4 CWSN-8 CWSN-15 SUN Kbd/Mouse 13W3 SUN Kbd/Mouse 13W3 SUN Kbd/Mouse 13W3 4 ft. 8 ft. 15 ft.
Chapter 2: Installation 11 5. Locate your next input cable. Repeat step 4 until all computers are properly attached to the SwitchView MP. 6. Locate the power cord that came with your SwitchView MP unit and plug it into the power connector on the back of the SwitchView MP. 7. Power-up your SwitchView MP unit first, then power up all attached computers. The SwitchView MP and all attached computers should be powered-down before servicing the unit. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
C H A P T E R 3 Basic Operations Contents Selecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Scanning PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 System Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Keyboard Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3: Operations Basic Operations 15 PCs may be powered-up one-at-a-time or all at once. The green LEDs by 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. Another way is by entering a short sequence of keystrokes on the keyboard.
16 SwitchView MP Installer/User Guide 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.
Chapter 3: Operations 17 System Control The following is a summary of all operational commands. SYSTEM CONTROL KEY SEQUENCES Key Sequence Action Addr Selects an active channel via keyboard. Dnn 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.
18 SwitchView MP Installer/User Guide Keyboard Translation The SwitchView MP allows you to use PS/2 or Sun keyboards to operate any type of attached computer. However, when crossing platforms, certain keys will need to be ‘remapped’ in order to provide all of the functions available on the keyboard native to that platform. For example, if you access a Sun workstation with a PS/2 keyboard, you will notice that the PS/2 keyboard does not have the STOP and AGAIN keys that are on a true Sun keyboard.
Chapter 3: Operations TABLE 2: POWER/SLEEP FOR USB COMPUTERS Peripheral Computer Keyboard Key Scroll Lock PS/2 Shift-F11 On Win 98/2000 F11 On Win 98/Mac Sleep On Win 98/Mac Off Win 98/2000 On Win 98/2000 Off Win 98/Mac Sun Power To issue the Power/Sleep command to a PS/2 computer, type Scroll Lock, F11 (or Sleep key) on a PS/2 keyboard. For a Sun computer, use the Power key.
C H A P T E R 4 Appendices Contents A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 B: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Appendices A: Specifications 23 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Mechanical Height: 1.9" (4.83 cm) Width: 8.1" (20.57 cm) Depth: 5.0" (12.
24 SwitchView MP Installer/User Guide B: 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. A laptop computer may not light the LED. Unable to switch channels Verify that all attached PCs are powered and correctly connected to the unit. If you wish to connect to a laptop, you will need to disable the SmartSwitch feature.
Chapter 4: Appendices 25 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 for PS/2 mice, MW for IntelliMouse. Check the table below for the appropriate keyboard sequence.
26 SwitchView MP Installer/User Guide 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.
Warranty Avocent International Ltd. 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. During the warranty period, purchaser must promptly call Avocent for a RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number. Make sure that the RMA number appears on the packaging slip, proof of purchase, AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF EACH SHIPPING CARTON. Unauthorized returns or collect shipments will be refused.
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