Adder Technology Switch manual Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades

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IMPORTANT: The upgrade programs are DOS based to enable compatibility with the widest range of operating systems. They run efficiently on DOS, Windows 3.X, Workgroups, 95, 98, ME and NT. The upgrades will take approximately 10 minutes. However, upgrades run from computers using Windows 2000 or XP can take very substantially longer due to the way that these operating systems handle the DOS programs. The upgrade will be reliable but can take around 3 hours to complete!

For Windows XP, one way of overcoming this problem is to create a DOS bootup disk (Insert a blank disk into the A drive, then from My Computer, right mouse click on the “3.5 Floppy A icon” and select “Format”. Check the “Create MS DOS startup disk option” and then select “Start”). When the disk has been formatted, copy the upgrade files onto the disk and boot the computer with the disk inserted. When the DOS prompt appears type SVW4X16 and the upgrade process will be performed within 10 minutes.

Follow the instructions given on the screen to perform the upgrade. When the upgrade is complete the program will confirm that the upgrade has been successful and then quit.

Stage 7 - Switch the UPGRADE key to the OFF position and cycle the power Switch the UPGRADE switch on the rear of the SmartView to the OFF position and disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the SmartView will operate using the new firmware.

Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades

The upgrade program rewrites the SmartView World firmware code. If the upgrade process is interrupted then the SmartView will have invalid code and will not be able to operate. It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process is always fully completed. A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by performing another upgrade. If the upgrade process is interrupted accidentally then you should immediately repeat the upgrade process without moving switch 2 from the upgrade (ON) position. Switch 2 forces the SmartView World into flash upgrade mode and prevents the upgraded code from being run. Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable results and may damage your SmartView World or computing equipment.

WARNING: Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable results and may damage your SmartView or computing equipment.

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Contents SmartView World Contents Operation Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in the box What you may additionally needConnections MountingTo attach the rack-mount brackets Computer port connections Local user port connectionsTo initially connect and configure the IP port stage 1 Extended user port connectionsRemote IP user port connections To connect an extended user portIP auto configuration none/dhcp/bootp dhcp select ‘none’ To make the final IP port connection stage 2Ethernet connection Serial port connectionPower switching connections Power supply connectionTo connect the power supply To connect and address the switch boxes Cascade connections How cascade connections operate To connect switches in a cascade arrangement Addressing computers in a cascadeUsing cascaded computers Testing specific links to cascaded computersTips for successful cascading InstructionsMultiple video head connections Keyboard, video and mouse KVM switching Overall initial configurationA hurry? KVM configuration menus To access the KVM configuration menuTo enable KVM security To set an Admin passwordAccess to all computers Press Access to no computers Press To change the KVM hotkeysTips when creating/editing computer names Select the autoscan mode List, Active or AllAutoscanning To create/edit computer namesSaving and restoring KVM configuration settings Preparations for KVM configuration save/loadWhat to do if the Admin password has been forgotten To edit the KVM configuration settingsTo restore KVM configuration settings Hints for editingWhich restore setting do I use? To restore mouse operation when hot pluggingHot plugging and mouse restoration Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseResetting user port keyboards and mice Power switching configurationTo perform a power-off reset for a selected user port To configure the power-control serial portEditing power strings Creating power port groupsStructure of power strings To change between the Ascii and HEX edit areasIP configuration panels To access the IP configuration panelsSuper SmartviewUsing the User/Group Management panel To change the superuser’s passwordOrganising users and groups To add a userTo add a group To modify, copy or delete a userTo modify, copy or delete a group Using the User/Group Permissions panel To edit permissions for a user or groupSelecting appropriate security settings To select security settingsDetermining computer ports display and selection To edit computer names and switching codesTo set the number of KVM ports Using Remote Console to synchronise operation Selecting computers IP sectionTo select a computer To synchronise screen and mouse operationLogging access activity To disable mouse accelerationTo make use of the activity logging features Disabling mouse accelerationPowering on KVM switching itemsFront panel controls IP remote-connection itemsUsing the KVM switching section To select a computer using the front panel controlsTo select a computer using the on-screen menu Selecting a computer local and extended usersTo select a computer using mouse buttons To select a computer using hotkeysStandard hotkeys To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method Logging in and out KVM sectionTo log in to the SmartView World KVM section To log out from the SmartView World KVM sectionUsing the dual access ports To change banner colours or disable the bannerSelecting cascaded computers Reminder bannerUsing remote power switching To use the Routing status featureTo switch a computer on or off Routing statusUsing the remote IP section Your Login name Your PasswordLogging in and out IP section To log in to the SmartView World IP sectionSelecting a computer remote IP users Using remote chatTo use remote chat Troubleshooting Getting assistancePoor video quality with smearing, fuzziness or ripple US +1 888 275Setup Options Appendix 1 KVM configuration menu itemsAppendices To access Global Preferences Mouse SwitchingGlobal Preferences Exclusive UseAutoscan Mode User TimeoutScreen Saver To define the autoscan listUser Preferences Functions Appendix 2 IP configuration panels Keyboard/Mouse SettingsRemote Console Settings User select boxTransmission Encoding Various Remote Console OptionsMouse hotkey Remote Console TypeRemote Console Button Keys KVM Settings Switch Active PortKVM Configuration KVM Port SettingsVideo Settings Noise filterVideo Quality and Speed Custom Video ModesUser/Group Management User/Group Permissions User and group permissionsNetwork Settings Serial Port Settings Ldap SettingsSecurity Settings SSL SettingsTelnet Settings IP Access ControlSnmp Settings AgentTraps Trap destinationsIpmi Settings Remote Console Video Settings Remote Console Options Maintenance Maintenance featuresUpdate Firmware Reset SmartView World IP sectionAppendix 3 Firmware upgrade KVM section Items needed to perform the upgradeTo perform a flash upgrade on the SmartView World To check your current firmware versionIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades Appendix 4 Cable and connector specifications RS232 serial flash upgrade cableRS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable RS232 serial synchronisation cableSmartView World to power switch cable SmartView World setup cablePower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Warranty Safety informationOther products in the SmartView range European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States United States of America Index

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