Adder Technology CATX-PS2, X200AS/R AdderView CATx features front and rear, Front panel buttons

AdderView CATx features - front and rear

The AdderView CATx units pack a great deal of functionality into a compact space. All models occupy a single 1U rack space and provide most of their connectors at the rear face. The smart front face features the IP network port and the operation indicators.

Front panel buttons

The COMPUTER and USER buttons allow the local user to select the required combination. Adjacent numeric displays show the current selection. Keyboard, mouse and menu-based switching techniques are also available.

IP network port (CATx IP only) The port by which global users are linked to the AdderView CATx unit. This intelligent Ethernet port can automatically sense whether it is attached to a 10Mb or 100Mb network.

Created through partnership

The AdderView CATx IP model is the result of a creative partnership

Indicators

The front panel indicators clearly show key aspects of operation (CATx and CATx IP models differ):

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between two companies that are leaders in their respective markets:

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•VNC Indicates that a global user is connected and active.

•100 Indicates the Ethernet network speed (10/100Mbs).

•DAT Network activity indication.

•LNK Network link present.

•PWR Power input indicator.

•AUX Auxiliary power input indicator.

•1-4Indicates activity on the four user ports.

Note: The VNC, 100, DAT & LNK indicators are present on AdderView CATx IP models only.

On non-IP models each user port has an upper (mouse activity) and lower (keyboard activity) indicator.

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Power control port	Upgrade port	Modem port (IP models only)
Optionally use this port to control one or more	This port is used to update (when	Optionally use this port to attach either a
power switches. These allow the remote user	necessary) the internal firmware	standard modem or an ISDN adapter. This
to take full control of the computer system(s).	of the AdderView CATx unit and	feature provides an alternative, direct-dial,
	optionally to control port switching.	remote link into the AdderView CATx IP models.

Dual power inputs	Remote user ports	Local user port	Computer ports
The primary and	Up to four remote users can be connected,	Connect a keyboard and mouse (either PS/2-style	Each computer connects to one of these ports
optional auxiliary	using optional Adder X100/X200 extenders	or USB), plus a video monitor and optional speakers	via standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. At the
power supplies	and standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling, a	to these connectors. These allow you to perform	other end of the cabling a CAM (Computer Access
connect here.	maximum distance of 300m (1000ft) from	the initial configuration of the AdderView CATx.	Module) is used to provide the necessary keyboard,
	the AdderView CATx unit. CATx IP models	Additionally, you can use these to locally control the	video, mouse and optional speaker connections.
	provide two remote user ports.	connected computer(s).

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