Lindy MC5-IP manual Performing upgrades, Upgrading MC5 models and CAMs

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Performing upgrades

The MC5 and MC5-IP units are fully reconfigurable via flash upgrades, as are the individual Computer Access Modules that are used to link all host computers. The MC5-IP models operate in a slightly different manner to the non-IP models and so are upgraded differently:

•MC5 models and Computer Access Modules require a Windows-based computer system to be linked via the COM1/UPGRADE port.

•MC5-IP models are upgraded via IP link and require a network-connected Windows-based computer system.

Upgrading MC5 models and CAMs

The KVM Firmware Uploader utility is available from the LINDY support. It allows you to check the current revision of the MC5 unit firmware as well as every Computer Access Module connected to it.

Items required to use the upgrade utility

•Optional serial upgrade cable available from LINDY (see Appendix 7 for pin- out specifications).

•A Windows-based upgrade computer with an RS232 serial port.

•The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the MC5 - contact LINDY support for details.

To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility

1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader.

Obtain the latest MC5 KVM Firmware Uploader from LINDY support and install it on a Windows-based upgrade computer that will be connected to the MC5 unt. The files are supplied as a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.com) and copy all contained files to the same folder on the upgrade computer.

2 - Power off the MC5 and select flash upgrade mode

Remove the power supply plug(s) from the rear panel of the MC5 and move option switch 1 on the back of the MC5 to the ON position (down).

3 - Connect the upgrade computer to the MC5

Connect the upgrade computer to the COM1/UPGRADE port on the rear panel of the MC5 unit using the optional upgrade cable. You do not need to set the serial baud rate and protocol because the upgrade program will do this automatically.

4 - Power on the MC5

Attach the power adapter to the MC5. The USER display should now show which indicates that the MC5 is ready to be upgraded.

5 - Run the KVM Firmware Uploader utility

From that folder, select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility. The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed:

6 - Query the MC5 unit

Click the Query Unit button to confirm that communication is possible with the MC5 and to establish the firmware details of the main unit and all connected CAMs.

Note: The computer to which each CAM is connected must be powered before the respective CAM can be accessed.

Note: MC5 units in lower levels of cascade links (and their respective CAMs) cannot be queried or upgraded while remaining in the cascade arrangement.

If the application cannot contact the MC5, recheck the connection cable and click the Advanced... button to check that the correct serial port is being used. Change the serial port within the Advanced section, if necessary.

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Contents MC5-IP KVM Switch Contents Further information Index Many computers Local user One user can be connected directly to the MC5  CAM formatsPower control port Upgrade port Modem port IP models only MC5 features front and rearIndicators Front panel buttonsWhat’s in the box What you may additionally need SwitcMounting Rack bracketsConnections   To connect the local user port Local userMC5 rear panel Cable lengths for remote user locations Remote user via User StationTo connect a remote user To connect the Global user IP network port Global user IP network portIP network link To connect a computer system Access ModuleCategory 5, 5e or Cable from CAM To connect a modem or Isdn adapter Modem/ISDN portMC5 rear panel Cable from modem Or Isdn adapter To connect the power supply Power in connectionOutput lead from Power adapter Power control port To connect and address the switch boxesSee also Cascading multiple unitsCascade tree How cascade connections operate Addressing computers in a cascade 43 41Tips for successful cascading Connecting MC5 units in cascadeTo connect units in cascade Testing specific links to cascaded computers Using cascaded computersTo test a specific link Master MC5 Multiple video head connectionsSlave MC5 Slave monitor Master monitorConfiguration Overall initial configurationTo access the configuration menu global users Configuration menusTo access the configuration menu local and remote users HotkeysTo enable general security General security and configuration stepsConfiguration menus layout To set an Admin passwordTo create/edit user accounts Access to all computers Press Access to no computers PressRegistering users edit user list Cross markers indicate whichRegistering computers edit computer list Tips when creating/editing computer entriesTo create/edit computer entries See Remote user skew adjustment for details Video compensationCompensation will not be applied Computer video compensationTo apply computer video compensation Currently selected cable lengthTo apply remote user video compensation Remote user video compensationTo display a suitable high contrast image If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageUsing the supplied skew pattern Remote user skew adjustmentTo use skew adjustment Creating a skew test patternConfiguration mode and permanently save all settings To select an autoscan period To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To define an autoscan listSaving and restoring configuration settings Preparations for configuration save/loadTo reset MC5 models What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo reset the MC5-IP models Hot plugging and mouse restoration Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseTo use the initial IP-configuration sequence Initial IP configurationTo configure IP-specific settings IP configuration by global user To configure IP details from a global user locationMC5-IP encryption settings Encryption settingsViewer encryption settings Positioning the MC5-IP in the network Networking issues   Addressing Port settingsPlacing the MC5-IP behind a router or firewall Firewall/router addressTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingEnsuring sufficient security Placing the MC5-IP alongside the firewallPorts To configure the power sequences for each host computer Power switching configurationPower control sequences To control two or more ports simultaneouslyKvmadmin -getconfig kvm1.cfg Kvmadmin utilityKvmadmin command ip address parameters Kvmadmin -setusers users.csvUpgrading MC5 models and CAMs Performing upgradesItems required to use the upgrade utility To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityWhere Vxxx is the upgrade file version number Select the items to be upgradedSelect the upgrade file to be used Commence the upgradeTo upgrade MC5-IP models Upgrading MC5-IP modelsMC5 models Accessing the MC5Front panel controls MC5-IP modelsTo select a computer using the front panel controls Local and remote user accessTo gain access as a local or remote user Selecting a computerAbove or for even longer cascaded computers To select a computer using hotkeysStandard hotkeys Keep Pressed down until all other Numbers have been enteredTo select a computer using mouse buttons To select a computer using the on-screen menuTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method Selecting cascaded computers Logging in and outConfirmation box Reminder banner To change banner colours or disable the bannerTo use the Routing status feature Routing statusTo switch a computer on or off Power switching via configuration menuUser preferences and functions Global user access To download the VNC viewer 1 Open your Web browser Global user access via VNC viewerTo access via the VNC viewer Enter the MC5 address here and click OKGlobal user access via web browser To access via your web browserWhen using the viewer window Using the viewer windowMenu bar Mouse pointers ConfigureTo select a host Auto calibrate Access mode shared/privatePower switching via viewer Re-synchronise mouseMouse Control Single Mouse ModeControls Resync MouseVideo Settings KVM switch menuWhen entering codes Keyboard Control InfoDetect such noise and adjust the threshold accordingly Using automatic configurationsIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected Setting the Threshold manuallyTo initiate a dial up link Access via dial up modem or Isdn linkIf you need to enter a port number To enter a port number in a Web browserWindows Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers LinuxTroubleshooting Getting assistanceAppendix 1 Configuration menus To access the configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Global Preferences Mouse SwitchingAutoscan Mode Screen SaverRS232 Mouse Type User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time Mouse TypeLanguage Setup OptionsKeypads Controls Exclusive UseAutomatic Logout Advanced Options DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, DefaultDDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled DDC OptionsUnit Name Configure IP portUnit Configuration Time and DateNetwork Configuration Modem Configuration Reset ConfigurationWhat is IP access control? Clearing IP access controlTo clear IP access control To access the remote configuration pages Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewerMain configuration Logged on users User accounts Hardware Version Unit configurationAdmin Password Firmware VersionAdvanced unit configuration Time & date configuration MAC address Network configurationIP Access Control IP Network MaskTo reorder access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To edit/remove access control entriesPower control port Serial port configurationModem port Add entry for unrecognised host Host configurationErase Host Configuration To create a new host entryPort Direct Port/host addressing using Port DirectExamples Syslog Server IP Address Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log For further details To get hereAuto select Click here to access the optionsColour/Encoding Preferred encodingInputs Enable all inputsDisable all inputs view-only mode CustomiseScaling MiscIdentities Defaults ReloadDefaults Save Load / SaveAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Encoding and colour level Appendix 5 Browser viewer optionsSecurity IP addresses Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsNet masks Binary equivalent Net masks the binary explanationInside a bit-wise and function Binary octet afterAll locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations Address rangesPorts Security issues with portsRouter/firewall address 6pin mini-DIN Female Power switch to power switch daisy chain cableRS232 serial flash upgrade cable 9pin D-type FemaleMulti-head synchronisation cable SLAVE2 end 9pin D-type malePermissible key presses Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codesCreating macro sequences Appendix 9 Supported video modes Safety considerations when using power switches with MC5 WarrantySafety information General Public License LinuxEnd user licence agreement European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States USA Germany France ItaliaIndex 109 110

MC5-IP specifications

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