Avocent SC8 DVI manual Connecting local peripherals, Connecting your servers, LEDs, Environmental

The following instructions will help you install your SwitchView SC8 DVI switch.

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Quick Installation Guide

Cybex® SwitchView®

SC8 DVI Switch

To install the Cybex SwitchView SC8 DVI switch

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

1Connecting local peripherals

Power down all servers that will be part of your SwitchView SC8 DVI switching system. Locate your PS/2 keyboard, DVI monitors and PS/2 mouse. Plug your DVI monitor cables into the CONSOLE ports on the left side of the back of your switch. Plug your PS/2 keyboard cable and your PS/2 mouse cable into the keyboard and mouse ports respectively.

2Connecting your servers

Locate your first cable set consisting of two PS/2 cables and one or two DVI cables. The SwitchView SC8 DVI switching system has eight port sets labeled A-H on the rear of the unit. Plug the two PS/2 cables (keyboard and mouse) and the DVI cable (monitors) into the corresponding ports on your server.

Optional

RF ground

(not required

for safety)

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CONSOLE H G F E D C B

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A

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2

Plug the other ends into any available server port set on yourSwitchView SC8 DVI switching system. Repeat this process until all servers are properly attached to the SwitchView SC8 DVI switch.

3Turning on your system

Locate the power cord that came with your switch. Plug one end into the IEC power connector on the SwitchView 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-H to access servers in your SwitchView switching system.

LEDs

Each target port (A-H) has dual LEDs on the front panel. A greenLEDindicatesthetargetdeviceisonandconnected to the switch. An amber LED indicates the target device is selected (KVM session).

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, PC/AT, PS/2 and 100% compatibles

Video Modes: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, HDTV and QXGA

Maximum Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @ 75Hz

Peripherals: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and IntelliMouse (PS/2 only)

Mechanical

H x W x D = 3.6” x 17.2” x 10.8” (9.1 x 43.7 x 27.4 cm) Weight = 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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