Adder Technology Switch manual Computer port connections, Local user port connections

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Computer port connections

SmartView World can be directly connected to a maximum of sixteen computer systems. Using KVM cable sets (part number: VKVM-xM - where x is the length: 1, 2, 5 or 10 metres), each computer is connected to one of the sixteen numbered ports at the rear of the SmartView World.

Further systems may be connected, by linking other Adder switching products using a cascade arrangement (explained in the ‘Cascade connections’ section).

To connect a computer

1Ensure that power is disconnected from the SmartView World and all systems to be connected.

(Note: If it is not possible to switch off a system prior to connection, then a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the Hot plugging and mouse restoration section for more details).

2Connect the plugs at one end of a KVM cable set to the keyboard, video and mouse sockets of the computer (for keyboard and mouse plug conversion information – see Appendix 4).

Monitor (video)

 

Blue

Keyboard

 

Purple

Mouse

or

Mid green

3Connect the plugs at the other end of the KVM cable set to the corresponding sockets, of the required port (1 to 16), at the rear of the SmartView World.

Local user port connections

There are three user ports available at the rear of the SmartView World. Each port consists of three sockets to accommodate: a keyboard, a video monitor and a mouse. Two of the ports (1 and 3) also have additional extender sockets which (in conjunction with optional remote receiver units) allow their keyboards, monitors and mice to be positioned up to 200 metres from the SmartView World – see the Extended user port connections section for more details.

Note: The SmartView World maintains a log of all keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings that are requested by each of the connected computers. These settings are automatically restored to the shared keyboard and mouse when the SmartView World channel is switched, thus ensuring maximum software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock states are a visible example of this process.

To connect a local user port

1Ensure that power is disconnected from the SmartView World and all devices to be attached.

2Connect the cables from your keyboard, video monitor and mouse to the three sockets of the required user port (1, 3 or 4), at the rear of the SmartView World (for keyboard and mouse plug conversion information

– see Appendix 4).

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Note: Between the three user ports, no commonality of keyboards, video monitors or mice is required as all devices attached to each port are handled individually.

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Note: Not all sixteen computer ports need be used and not all connected

 

computers need to be switched on, SmartView World can sense the

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presence or absence of systems.

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Contents SmartView World Contents Operation Introduction WelcomeWhat you may additionally need What’s in the boxConnections MountingTo 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 switching connections Power supply connectionTo 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 Keyboard, video and mouse KVM switching Overall initial configurationA 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 add a group To modify, copy or delete a userTo 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 settingsDetermining computer ports display and selection To edit computer names and switching codesTo 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 mouse buttons To select a computer using hotkeysStandard 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 sectionSelecting a computer remote IP users Using remote chatTo use remote chat US +1 888 275 TroubleshootingGetting assistance Poor video quality with smearing, fuzziness or rippleSetup Options Appendix 1 KVM configuration menu itemsAppendices 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 EncodingMouse hotkey Remote Console TypeRemote 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 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

Switch specifications

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