Adder Technology Switch Using cascaded computers, Testing specific links to cascaded computers

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4Connect the plugs at the other end of the KVM cable set to the keyboard, video and mouse sockets of a User port on the rear panel of the lower switch. Due to the way in which ports within a group are dynamically allocated, it is not usually important exactly which user port is connected to each computer port of the upper switch.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each of the links within the group, adhering to the Group numbering diagrams for the correct link group boundaries on the computer ports on the upper switch.

Once the switches and computers have been connected, you can edit their names to make it much easier to locate them. See the To create/edit computer names section in the Configuration chapter for more details.

Tips for successful cascading

•The maximum number of levels for a cascade is four.

•The number of links between switches determines the number of simultaneous users that can access the computers situated further down the tree.

•Keep all cascade cables as short as possible to maximise video quality.

•Ensure that multiple cascade links (within a group) between switches are approximately the same length.

•If SmartView Pro switches are used, ensure that they are situated at the lowest level, with no SmartView World or XPro switches below them.

•Link groups of twos, threes and fours may be mixed on one switch providing each size of group lies within the appropriate port boundaries designated in the Group numbering diagrams. For instance, a group of each size could be accommodated in the first nine ports of a switch providing they were arranged as follows:

•Group of four – connected to ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 (designation 41)

•Group of two – connected to ports 5 and 6 (designation 23)

•Group of three – connected to ports 7, 8 and 9 (designation 33)

All of these connections lie within the set boundaries for each link group size.

Using cascaded computers

In use, cascaded computers can be accessed using exactly the same methods

 

as for those connected directly to the SmartView World. However, by far

 

the easiest way is to use the on screen menu. This is because it displays the

 

computer names and does not require any knowledge of port addresses, some

 

of which (as discussed above) can be up to eight digits long. See the Selecting

 

cascaded computers section in the Operation chapter for more details.

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Testing specific links to cascaded computers

 

As mentioned previously, the best and most efficient way to access cascaded

 

computers is by using the on screen menu and via non-specific routes through

 

the link groups. However, during configuration or troubleshooting, it may be

 

useful to test specific routes to computers in order to verify the various strands

 

of each link group. By using specific port addresses for each switch, rather than

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link group numbers, you can precisely navigate a route through any part of the

 

system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To test a specific link

 

 

 

 

 

1

Simultaneously press and hold

 

and

.

 

 

Note:

and

are the standard hotkeys and can be altered to avoid

 

 

clashes with other devices or software. If you change the hotkeys, remember

 

 

to use the new ones in place of

and

when following these

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address of the required computer – remember to use specific port numbers,

 

instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

2

While still holding

and

, in sequence, press and release the full

 

not link group addresses, e.g. port 01140203.

3 When the last digit has been entered, release all keys.

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Contents SmartView World Contents Operation Introduction WelcomeWhat you may additionally need What’s in the boxMounting ConnectionsTo attach the rack-mount brackets 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 connectionPower supply connection Power switching connectionsTo connect the power supply 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 Overall initial configuration Keyboard, video and mouse KVM switchingA hurry? 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 user To add a groupTo modify, copy or delete a group To edit permissions for a user or group Using the User/Group Permissions panelTo select security settings Selecting appropriate security settingsTo edit computer names and switching codes Determining computer ports display and selectionTo set the number of KVM ports 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 menuTo select a computer using hotkeys To select a computer using mouse buttonsStandard hotkeys 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 sectionUsing remote chat Selecting a computer remote IP usersTo use remote chat US +1 888 275 TroubleshootingGetting assistance Poor video quality with smearing, fuzziness or rippleAppendix 1 KVM configuration menu items Setup OptionsAppendices 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 Type Mouse hotkeyRemote Console Button Keys 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 cableSmartView World setup cable SmartView World to power switch cablePower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Safety information WarrantyOther products in the SmartView range Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States United States of America Index

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