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Creating entries for computers connected to cascaded SmartViews

You can cascade SmartView 4XPro units using one, two, three or four KVM links and SmartView 2XPro units using one or two KVM links. Section 2.5 explains the rules that you must follow when installing a SmartView cascade. The number of cascade links that you install determines the number of simultaneous users that can access computers on the cascaded SmartViews. Ideally if you are cascading 4XPro units then you should use four cascade links as this will cause no blocking and will allow all four users simultaneous access to all computers.

Each computer name that you add to the on-screen menu has an associated port number that tells the SmartView where to find the computer. Port numbers for computers attached to a single SmartView are simply the port number that the computer is attached to. Port numbers for computers connected to cascaded SmartViews are constructed by defining the port routing that is required to get from the user's KVM to the computer.

Figure 7 illustrates how port numbers are constructed and how the physical configuration of a cascaded system relates to entries in the on-screen menu. The illustrated configuration is an unlikely configuration in practice but has been chosen for explanation purposes. If you make multiple cascade links then they must be connected to the groups of ports defined in figure 8. These ports have associated group port numbers. The SmartView uses this group port number to connect to the first available port in that group. For example, group port number 21 comprises of ports 1 and 2. If these ports are linked to a cascaded SmartView and users try to connect to computers that are attached to the cascaded SmartView, the system will allocate the cascade links to the first two users on a first come first served basis. Further users that try to connect to computers on the cascaded SmartView will get a message saying that no cascade links are available and they will not be able to connect to the cascaded SmartView until one of the previous users has finished with one of the cascade links.

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Contents SMARTView Xpro Warranty Safety informationSmartView XPro Installation and Use About this manualEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the SmartView XProIntroduction Adder explainsWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro package contents AdderLink XR receiver package contents part code AlrxAdderLink Gold XR receiver package contents part code Algrx Product information Page Page Page Flexible configuration InstallationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needFor the integrated AdderLink extender ports you will need For the local user port connections you will needConnecting your devices Mounting the SmartViewImportant Warning SmartView XPro Installation and Use Structuring your SmartView XPro installation Configuring your PCsSmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationSmartView XPro Installation and Use Connecting the AdderLink Extender Connecting an external AdderLink extenderAdderLink requirements Configuration summary Configuring the SmartView XProDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordSet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Enabling password securityCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing computer names Creating and editing user accountsTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesSmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesSecurity LanguageHotkeys Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsMouse Switching Automatic LogoutScreen Saver To define the autoscan list Autoscan ModeAutoscan Time User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypeRear panel special function switches Using the SmartView XProPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the SmartView XPro Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vba Press ba2 release 2baSelecting computers using the mouse Press baM release Mba Selecting computers using the on-screen menuSmartView XPro Installation and Use Je or jf SmartView XPro Installation and Use Reminder banner BawSetting the User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Restore Standard Mouse Using the Functions menuRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourQuerying the routing status Using the dual access ports 1Cascading SmartViews Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the AdderLink extenderTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynone Switching channels by sending RS232 dataSpecial features of the SmartView XPro SmartView XPro Installation and Use Logging access activity requires firmware v1.12 or above Xplog datalog.txt Xplog PrintMore information Upgrading the SmartViews firmware Connect your computer to the SmartView XPro Prepare your computersPower on the SmartView with the Upgrade switch on Power off the SmartView XProRun the upgrade program SVXPRO.EXE4X16V129.DAT Svxpro Datfilename.DATSvxpro 4X16V129.DAT Important Note SmartView XPro Installation and Use Cable specification Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView XPro A2. AdderLink to SmartView XProA3. SmartView XPro to PCs 1 to Cable specificationsPart Code Description Recommended cablesAppendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E