Lindy 32352, 32351 manual Key features and benefits

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1.1 Key features and benefits

Enables many computers to be independently controlled by two users.

On-screen menu allows computers to be selected by name or description.

Configurable security enables administrator to assign access rights to users.

Two independent users are supported on all models.

Advanced On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy control and configuration.

Channel switching by OSD, front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse.

Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1920 x 1440.

Fully flash upgradeable via the serial port.

Supports a very wide range of software including Windows 3.X, WFWG, 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP, DOS, Unix, Linux, NetWare, OS/2, BSD etc.

Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC/DDC1/DDC2) signalling.

Supports desktop and laptop PCs, RS6000s, DEC Alphas, and Silicon Graphics computers.

Front panel "healthy voltage" indicator.

Support for up to 16 user access profiles and 512 named computers.

The colours and position of the OSD menu may be changed by each user.

OSD routing status window shows the computers that are currently being controlled by the KVM consoles.

Supports three computer control modes - Exclusive, Shared and Video Only.

Optional small-sized reminder banner permanently confirms the selected computer.

Compact 1U (8 port) and 2U (16 port) cases may be neatly fitted under a monitor or fixed into a 19 inch rack using the rack-mount kit.

SmartBoot ensures reliable simultaneous bootup of all computers.

User and computer name information may be uploaded to a PC and saved in an Excel compatible file. This file may be edited in Excel and downloaded back to the LINDY CPU Switch.

Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.

LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use

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Contents Dual Junior Languages please check the Lindy website Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and UseAbout this manual Safety information WarrantyRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior AppendicesWhat does KVM stand for? IntroductionLindy explains Key features and benefits Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior package contents Product information Page Installation Flexible configurationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch For the user port connections you will needConnecting your devices Configuring your PCs Structuring your Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior installationLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Connecting a Lindy extender Lindy extender requirementsConfiguring the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Configuration summaryDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordEnabling password security Set the required Setup Options and Global PreferencesCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing user accounts Creating and editing computer namesTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesHotkeys SecurityLanguage Keypad Controls Exclusive USEScreen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutomatic Logout Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listUser Timeout Autoscan PeriodOSD Dwell Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypeLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Rear panel special function switchesPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerReminder Banner Setting the User PreferencesOSD Colour Using the Functions menu Restore Standard MouseRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourCascading Lindy CPU Switches Querying the routing statusResetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the Lindy extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Switching channels by sending RS232 data Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynoneUpgrading the Lindy CPU Switchs firmware Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Prepare your computersPower off the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Power on the Lindy CPU Switch with the Upgrade switch onRun the upgrade program LYDJNR.EXELydjnr 216V129.DAT 216V129.DATLydjnr Datfilename.DAT Important Note Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications A2. Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior to PCs 1 toCable specification Cable specificationsRecommended cables Part Code Description Action Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use