Adder Technology 2XPRO manual SmartView XPro Installation and Use

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Compact 1U (2XPro) and 2U (4XPro) cases may be neatly fitted under a monitor or fixed into a 19 inch rack using the supplied rack-mount kit.

SmartBoot ensures reliable simultaneous bootup of all computers.

User and computer name information may be uploaded to a PC and saved in an Excel compatible file. This file may be edited in Excel and downloaded back to the SmartView.

Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.

Can be cascaded to a depth of four levels to provide a video switching network.

Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.

Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for maximum compatibility.

Includes screen saver, auto-scan and name search options.

Supports moving or blank screen savers and auto-logout on screen save option.

Wheel mouse may be used to launch and operate the OSD menus.

User may select English, French or German OSD menus.

Supports user definable hotkeys and mouse modes.

Positive confirmation of selected ports on local and cascaded SmartViews achieved by full acknowledgement signalling across all cascaded units.

Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer and other common wheel mice.

Supports keyboards with extra Internet and audio function keys because the keyboard data is kept in its native format.

Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems.

Front panel controls may be locked for secure operation.

Individual power-down reset of user ports enables hot-swapping of KVM consoles.

Standard colour-coded cable connections make installation easy and inexpensive.

Auto-scan list feature enables scanning of selected computers.

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Contents SMARTView Xpro Safety information WarrantySmartView XPro Installation and Use About this manualRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the SmartView XPro AppendicesWhat does KVM stand for? IntroductionAdder explains Key features and benefits SmartView XPro Installation and Use AdderLink Gold XR receiver package contents part code Algrx SmartView XPro package contentsAdderLink XR receiver package contents part code Alrx Product information Page Page Page Installation Flexible configurationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needFor the local user port connections you will need For the integrated AdderLink extender ports you will needImportant Warning Connecting your devicesMounting the SmartView SmartView XPro Installation and Use Configuring your PCs Structuring your SmartView XPro installationSmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseSmartView XPro Installation and Use AdderLink requirements Connecting the AdderLink ExtenderConnecting an external AdderLink extender Configuring the SmartView XPro Configuration summaryDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordEnabling password security Set the required Setup Options and Global PreferencesCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing user accounts Creating and editing computer namesTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesSmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesHotkeys SecurityLanguage Keypad Controls Exclusive USEScreen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutomatic Logout Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listUser Timeout Autoscan TimeOSD Dwell Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypeUsing the SmartView XPro Rear panel special function switchesPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the SmartView XPro Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaSmartView XPro Installation and Use Je or jf SmartView XPro Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerReminder Banner Setting the User PreferencesOSD Colour Using the Functions menu Restore Standard MouseRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourUsing the dual access ports 1 Querying the routing statusCascading SmartViews Resetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the AdderLink extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Switching channels by sending RS232 data Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynoneSpecial features of the SmartView XPro SmartView XPro Installation and Use Logging access activity requires firmware v1.12 or above More information Xplog datalog.txtXplog Print Upgrading the SmartViews firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the SmartView XProPower off the SmartView XPro Power on the SmartView with the Upgrade switch onRun the upgrade program SVXPRO.EXESvxpro 4X16V129.DAT Important Note 4X16V129.DATSvxpro Datfilename.DAT SmartView XPro Installation and Use Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications Cable specificationA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView XPro A2. AdderLink to SmartView XProCable specifications A3. SmartView XPro to PCs 1 toRecommended cables Part Code DescriptionAction Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E