SmartView World
User Guide
Contents
Installation
Welcome
Operation
Further information
Index
Welcome
Introduction
What’s in the box
What you may additionally need
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where x is the cable length in metres 2, 5 or
Installation
Mounting
Connections
Power supply connection
Computer port connections
Local user port connections
computers need to be switched on, SmartView World can sense the
Extended user port connections
Remote IP user port connections
To initially connect and configure the IP port stage 1 of
IP auto configuration none/dhcp/bootp dhcp - select ‘none’
To make the final IP port connection stage 2 of
Ethernet connection
Power supply connection
Power switching connections
To connect the power supply
Connect and address the switch boxes Configure the power strings
To connect and address the switch boxes
Cascade connections
How cascade connections operate
Note Link groups of twos, threes and fours may be mixed on one switch
Port boundaries and numbering for two link groups
Addressing computers in a cascade
To connect switches in a cascade arrangement
Using cascaded computers
Testing specific links to cascaded computers
when following these
Multiple video head connections
Slave monitor
Configuration
Overall initial configuration
In a hurry?
Keyboard, video and mouse KVM switching
KVM configuration menus
To access the KVM configuration menu
IMPORTANT When supplied, SmartView World has its KVM security
To enable KVM security
1 Display the KVM configuration menu
To set an ADMIN password
1 Display the KVM configuration menu
Autoscanning
Allow access for all users - Press
Allow no user access except ADMIN - Press
Tips when creating/editing computer names
Saving and restoring KVM configuration settings
Preparations for KVM configuration save/load
To select an autoscan mode
new ones in place of and when following these instructions
What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten
To edit the KVM configuration settings
To restore KVM configuration settings
Note This procedure does not affect the IP section
Which restore setting do I use?
Hot plugging and mouse restoration
To restore mouse operation when hot plugging
Resetting user port keyboards and mice
Power switching configuration
To perform a power-off reset for a selected user port
To configure the power-control serial port
Editing power strings
Creating power port groups
The structure of power strings
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IP configuration panels
To access the IP configuration panels
To initially connect and configure the IP port stage 1 of
Using the User/Group Management panel
Organising users and groups
Organise users and groups, and determine their access rights ð
Select appropriate security settings for your installation
To modify, copy or delete a user
To add a group
To modify, copy or delete a group
Using the User/Group Permissions panel
User Permission - This column allows you to view
To edit permissions for a user or group
Selecting appropriate security settings
Force HTTPS - On KVM Encryption - Force TELNET Settings - Disabled
To select security settings
Determining computer ports display and selection
To edit computer names and switching codes
KVM setting
For KVM hotkey setting, see To change the KVM hotkeys for details
Using Remote Console to synchronise operation
Selecting computers IP section
To select a computer
Logging access activity
activitylogdestination is the file name where the
Disabling mouse acceleration
XPLOG activitylogdestination comport
Powering on
KVM switching items
Operation
The front panel controls
Using the KVM switching section
Selecting a computer local and extended users
To select a computer using the front panel controls
To select a computer using the on-screen menu
To select a computer using hotkeys
To select a computer using mouse buttons
Standard hotkeys
Logging in and out KVM section
To select a computer using mouse buttons - Advanced method
Escape without selecting a port - press the right mouse button
Using the dual access ports
Selecting cascaded computers
The reminder banner
To change banner colours or disable the banner
Using remote power switching
Routing status
User preferences and functions
To use the Routing status feature
Using the remote IP section
Logging in and out IP section
Your Login name Your Password
Using remote chat
Selecting a computer remote IP users
To select a computer
Troubleshooting
Further information
Getting assistance
Appendix 1 - KVM configuration menu items
Appendix 1 - KVM configuration menu items
Setup Options
Appendices
Setup Options - see below
Global Preferences
Settings ALLOWED, DISABLED
Settings DISABLED, ENABLED
To access Global Preferences
Settings DISABLED 2, 5, 7, 10,15, 20 & 30 MINUTES
Autoscan Mode
Settings SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs, ALL PCs
Note Ensure that you are logged in as the ADMIN user
User Preferences
To access User Preferences
Settings SCHEME 1, SCHEME 2, SCHEME
Settings ENABLED, DISABLED
Functions
Restore Standard Mouse Restore Intellimouse
To access Functions
Restore Standard Mouse
Appendix 2 - IP configuration panels
Keyboard/Mouse Settings
Keyboard/Mouse Settings - see right
Remote Console Settings KVM Settings Video Settings
Remote Console Settings
Start in Monitor Mode
Start in Exclusive Access Mode
Default Java-VM
Remote Console Type
Sun Microsystems Java Browser Plugin
KVM Settings
Switch Active Port
KVM Configuration
Default Configuration
Video Settings
X Resolution
Y Resolution
User/Group Management
Password
Confirm Password
User/Group Permissions
User and group permissions
Network Settings
IP auto configuration
Disable Setup Protocol
Serial Port Settings
LDAP Settings
Configuration login
Passthrough access to serial port via Telnet
Security Settings
SSL Settings
Telnet Settings
Enable Telnet access
SNMP Settings
Enable SNMP Agent
Enable SNMP Authentication Traps
Enable SmartView World Authentication Traps
IPMI Settings
IPMI disabled
Power Control
Remote Console Video Settings
Phase
Reset this Mode
Reset all Modes
Remote Console Options
Exclusive Access
Video Settings
Maintenance
Maintenance features
Update Firmware
Access the Data file for support
Appendix 3 - Firmware upgrade KVM section
SVW4X16
Items needed to perform the upgrade
To perform a flash upgrade on the SmartView World
Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades
Appendix 4 - Cable and connector specifications
RS232 serial flash upgrade cable
RS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable
RS232 serial synchronisation cable
SmartView World setup cable
SmartView World to power switch cable
Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable
Safety information
Warranty
Other products in the SmartView range
Safety considerations when using power switches with SmartView World
Radio Frequency Energy
European EMC directive 89/336/EEC
FCC Compliance Statement United States
Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement
October Part No. ADD0050/1
Index