The following will help you install your SwitchView SC4 UAD switch easily.

Should you require further assistance, please contact Avocent Technical Support.

1Connecting local peripherals

Turn off all servers that will be part of your SwitchView SC4 UAD switching system. Locate your USB keyboard, DVI monitor, USB mouse, speakers and microphone. Plug your DVI monitor cable into the appropriate CONSOLE port on the left side of the back of your switch. Plug your USB keyboard cable and your USB mouse cable into the keyboard and mouse ports respectively. Plug your speaker cable and microphone cable into the corresponding ports.

2Connecting your servers

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Quick Installation Guide

SwitchView® SC4 UAD

DVI/USB Switch with Audio

To install the SwitchView SC4 UAD switch

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RF ground

 

 

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Locate your first cable set consisting of one USB cable, one DVI cable and two audio cables. The SwitchView SC4 UAD switching system has four port sets labeled A-D on the rear of the unit. Plug the USB cable, the two audio cables (speaker and microphone) and the DVI cable (monitor) into the corresponding ports on your server. Plug the other ends into any of the available server port sets on your SwitchView SC4 UAD switch. Repeat this process until all servers are properly attached to the SwitchView SC4 UAD switch.

NOTE: Cable sets without audio cables are available if you do not require speaker and microphone support.

3Powering your system

Locate the power cord that came with your

switch. Plug one end into the IEC power connector on the SwitchView SC4 UAD switch. Ensure the power switch is off, then plug the other end of the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Turn on your switch first, then turn on all attached servers.

4Switching your servers

Press the appropriate front panel button labeled A-D to access servers in your SwitchView switching system.

LEDs

Eachtargetport(A-D)hasasinglebi-colorLEDonthefront panel. The LED will be green when the target device is on andconnectedtotheswitch.TheLEDwillchangetoamber when the target device is selected (KVM session).

Mechanical

H x W x D = 1.75” x 11” x 11” (4.44 x 27.94 x 27.94 cm) Weight = 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)

Environmental

Operating Temperature: 41˚ (5˚C) to 104˚ (40˚C)

Storage Temperature: -4˚ (-20˚C) to 122˚ (50˚C)

Input Power: 60 W; Operating Voltage 100-240 VAC

Power Frequency: 50-60 Hz

Supported Hardware

Server: IBM, Sun, PC/AT, USB and 100% compatibles

Video Modes: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA,

WVGA, WSVGA, WXGA, WSXGA, WUXGA, and HDTV

Maximum resolution: Single link DVI up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (monitor and video card support for the maximum resolution will vary and should be verified for compatibility)

Peripherals: USB keyboard, USB mouse and IntelliMouse (USB only)

To Contact Avocent Technical Support: Visit www.avocent.com

Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, the Cybex logo and SwitchView are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. ©2007 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Avocent SC4UAD-001 manual Connecting local peripherals, Connecting your servers, Powering your system, LEDs, Mechanical

SC4UAD-001 specifications

The Avocent SC4UAD-001 is a cutting-edge solution designed for data center management, offering a consolidated approach to managing multiple servers, network devices, and critical infrastructure. As part of the Avocent portfolio, this device is tailored for IT professionals seeking efficiency and reliability in their operations.

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