Adder Technology Switch manual To connect and address the switch boxes

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Off = switch upwards On = switch downwards Switch 1 is on the left side

To connect and address the switch boxes

Note: The SmartView World can be powered on during this procedure, however, the switch boxes should be switched off.

1Mount up to four switch boxes in positions where they are close to the computers that they will control and not too distant from the SmartView World (preferably within 2.5 metres).

2Use a serial cable with an RJ9 and a 9-pin D-type connector (see Appendix 4 for specification). Connect the RJ9 plug to the socket marked ‘IN’ on the first switch box. Connect the other end to the socket marked ‘POWER CONTROL’ on the SmartView World.

3For each of the remaining switch boxes (if used), use a serial cable with RJ9 connectors at both ends (see Appendix 4 for specification). Connect one end to the socket marked ‘OUT’ of the previous box and the other end to the socket marked ‘IN’ of the next box.

4

Set the addressing switches on each switch

Box

Switch 1

Switch 2

 

box using the two micro switches marked

 

1

Off

Off

 

‘Slct’ on the front panel. The box connected

 

directly to the SmartView World is Box 1 and

2

On

Off

 

so on down the daisy-chain line to Box 4 at

3

Off

On

 

the end.

 

4

On

On

5

Connect IEC to IEC power leads between

 

 

 

each port and the power input socket of each computer that requires power switching. Carefully note to which power

ports, on which boxes, each computer is connected. If server systems have multiple power inputs, then each input must be connected via separate ports, which can be on the same, or different boxes.

6 Connect each box to a suitable mains power input.

Now proceed to the configuration stage covered in the Power switching configuration section within the Configuration chapter.

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Contents SmartView World Contents Operation Introduction WelcomeWhat you may additionally need What’s in the boxTo attach the rack-mount brackets MountingConnections Local user port connections Computer port connectionsTo connect an extended user port To initially connect and configure the IP port stage 1Extended user port connections Remote IP user port connectionsSerial port connection IP auto configuration none/dhcp/bootp dhcp select ‘none’To make the final IP port connection stage 2 Ethernet connectionTo connect the power supply Power supply connectionPower switching connections To connect and address the switch boxes Cascade connections How cascade connections operate Addressing computers in a cascade To connect switches in a cascade arrangementInstructions Using cascaded computersTesting specific links to cascaded computers Tips for successful cascadingMultiple video head connections A hurry? Overall initial configurationKeyboard, video and mouse KVM switching To access the KVM configuration menu KVM configuration menusTo change the KVM hotkeys To enable KVM securityTo set an Admin password Access to all computers Press Access to no computers PressTo create/edit computer names Tips when creating/editing computer namesSelect the autoscan mode List, Active or All AutoscanningPreparations for KVM configuration save/load Saving and restoring KVM configuration settingsHints for editing What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo edit the KVM configuration settings To restore KVM configuration settingsRecognising an IntelliMouse-style mouse Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Hot plugging and mouse restorationTo configure the power-control serial port Resetting user port keyboards and micePower switching configuration To perform a power-off reset for a selected user portTo change between the Ascii and HEX edit areas Editing power stringsCreating power port groups Structure of power stringsSmartview IP configuration panelsTo access the IP configuration panels SuperTo add a user Using the User/Group Management panelTo change the superuser’s password Organising users and groupsTo modify, copy or delete a group To modify, copy or delete a userTo add a group To edit permissions for a user or group Using the User/Group Permissions panelTo select security settings Selecting appropriate security settingsTo set the number of KVM ports To edit computer names and switching codesDetermining computer ports display and selection To synchronise screen and mouse operation Using Remote Console to synchronise operationSelecting computers IP section To select a computerDisabling mouse acceleration Logging access activityTo disable mouse acceleration To make use of the activity logging featuresIP remote-connection items Powering onKVM switching items Front panel controlsSelecting a computer local and extended users Using the KVM switching sectionTo select a computer using the front panel controls To select a computer using the on-screen menuStandard hotkeys To select a computer using hotkeysTo select a computer using mouse buttons To log out from the SmartView World KVM section To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced methodLogging in and out KVM section To log in to the SmartView World KVM sectionReminder banner Using the dual access portsTo change banner colours or disable the banner Selecting cascaded computersRouting status Using remote power switchingTo use the Routing status feature To switch a computer on or offTo log in to the SmartView World IP section Using the remote IP sectionYour Login name Your Password Logging in and out IP sectionTo use remote chat Using remote chatSelecting a computer remote IP users US +1 888 275 TroubleshootingGetting assistance Poor video quality with smearing, fuzziness or rippleAppendices Appendix 1 KVM configuration menu itemsSetup Options Exclusive Use To access Global PreferencesMouse Switching Global PreferencesTo define the autoscan list Autoscan ModeUser Timeout Screen SaverUser Preferences Functions Keyboard/Mouse Settings Appendix 2 IP configuration panelsVarious Remote Console Options Remote Console SettingsUser select box Transmission EncodingRemote Console Button Keys Remote Console TypeMouse hotkey KVM Port Settings KVM SettingsSwitch Active Port KVM ConfigurationCustom Video Modes Video SettingsNoise filter Video Quality and SpeedUser/Group Management User and group permissions User/Group PermissionsNetwork Settings Ldap Settings Serial Port SettingsIP Access Control Security SettingsSSL Settings Telnet SettingsTrap destinations Snmp SettingsAgent TrapsIpmi Settings Remote Console Video Settings Remote Console Options Reset SmartView World IP section MaintenanceMaintenance features Update FirmwareTo check your current firmware version Appendix 3 Firmware upgrade KVM sectionItems needed to perform the upgrade To perform a flash upgrade on the SmartView WorldIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades RS232 serial synchronisation cable Appendix 4 Cable and connector specificationsRS232 serial flash upgrade cable RS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cablePower switch to power switch daisy chain cable SmartView World setup cableSmartView World to power switch cable Other products in the SmartView range Safety informationWarranty FCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC United States of America Index

Switch specifications

Adder Technology is a leading provider of high-performance video and audio equipment, specializing in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) solutions. Among its array of advanced products, the Adder Technology Switch stands out for its unique features and cutting-edge technologies that cater to the needs of various industries, especially for those engaged in broadcast, media, and IT applications.

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