For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support
Avocent Corporation
4991 Corporate Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805-6201 USA
Tel: +1 256 430 4000
Fax: +1 256 430 4031
Avocent Asia Pacific
Singapore Branch Office
100 Tras Street, #15-01
Amara Corporate Tower
Singapore 079027
Tel: +656 227 3773
Fax: +656 223 9155
Avocent Canada
20 Mural Street, Unit 5
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4B 1K3 Canada
Tel: +1 877 992 9239
Fax: +1 877 524 2985
Avocent International Ltd.
Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Tel: +353 61 715 292
Fax: +353 61 471 871
Avocent Germany
Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2-4
D-33803 Steinhagen
Germany
Tel: +49 5204 9134 0
Fax: +49 5204 9134 99
590-656-501A
SwitchView
®
1000 Switch
Installer/User Guide
SwitchView
®
1000
Switch
Installer/User Guide
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Instructions
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Power Off
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Protective Grounding Terminal
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T A B L E OF C O N T E N T S
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Installation...............................................................1
Introduction.............................................................................................1
Getting Started ........................................................................................1
Installation .......................................................................................2
Rack Mounting Your SwitchView 1000 Switch .......................................3
Accessing and using the OSD menus ...............................................4
Upgrading firmware ........................................................................6
Daisy-chaining your SwitchView 1000 switch.................................7
Appendices ................................................................................ 9
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide ......................................................9
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C H A P T E R
1
Installation
Introduction
The SwitchView
®
1000 switch is a 4, 8 or 16-port keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) appliance that supports both USB and PS/2 interfaces.
With the capacity to daisy-chain up to 16 levels, the SwitchView 1000 switch also allows direct channel selection via three different methods: on-screen display (OSD), front-panel push-buttons or keyboard hotkeys.
Time-out and password protection offer secure access to the
SwitchView 1000 switch, while the hot-plug feature allows for uninterrupted switching and usage.
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Figure 1.1: SwitchView 1000 Switch
Getting Started
Before installing your SwitchView 1000 switch, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the SwitchView 1000 switch
• SwitchView 1000 switch
• Rack mount kit
• Power supply
• Daisy-chain cable
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• Upgrade cable
• Ground terminator
Installation
If you are installing your SwitchView 1000 switch to a PS/2 interface, you must power down all servers before connecting your switch to a server to ensure proper installation. USB interfaces do not need to be powered down before installation.
NOTE: Linux users may experience mouse failure if hot-plugging directly to the
SwitchView 1000 switch. If your mouse becomes locked, use the mouse reset hotkeys (see Appendix A) to reset your mouse, or turn the Linux server off before connecting it to the SwitchView 1000 switch.
Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the back of the switch and the other end into an appropriate power source. Connect the local keyboard, monitor and mouse cables to the appropriate ports on the rear of your SwitchView 1000 switch.
Connect your servers to an available port on the rear of your
SwitchView 1000 switch using the cable appropriate for your interface.
Power up all connected servers. Keyboard and mouse recognition is now activated and your SwitchView 1000 switch is ready for operation.
Figure 1.2 on page 3 shows a basic configuration for the SwitchView
1000 switch.
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NOTE: PS/2 and USB interfaces cannot be used simultaneously .
User
SwitchView 1000 Switch
USB KVM
Connection
PS/2 KVM
Connection
Power Server
Figure 1.2: Basic SwitchView 1000 Switch Configuration
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
- Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
- Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the unit.
Rack Mounting Your SwitchView 1000 Switch
Your SwitchView 1000 switch may be rack mounted using brackets.
Before installing the appliance, stabilize the rack in a permanent location. Install your equipment starting at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top.
CAUTION: Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury.
Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins. Mount components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Do not exceed your rack load rating.
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Accessing and using the OSD menus
The OSD menus allow you to easily access and edit such features as server name, setup functions, time-outs, autoscan capabilities and firmware upgrades. The following table lists basic OSD functions.
Table 1.1: Navigating the OSD menu
To do this:
Activate OSD
Deactivate OSD
Change Value
Select Item
Use this hotkey sequence:
ScrLk + ScrLk + Spacebar
ESC (Escape key)
Left/right arrow keys
Up/down arrow keys
NOTE: The two consecutive ScrLk keystrokes should be pressed within two seconds and the following command key(s) should also be pressed within two seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.
Figure 1.3: Main OSD Window (8-port SwitchView 1000 Switch)
The following options will be selectable via the Main OSD window.
Table 1.2: Main OSD Menu Functions
Function
Select server
Edit server name
Description
Use up/down arrow key to navigate and press PgUp/PgDn to scroll page. Press
Enter to select.
Pressing Insert allows you to change a server name. Enter confirms the change.
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Table 1.2: Main OSD Menu Functions (Continued)
Function
Setup
Logout
Description
A submenu for various configurations.
Logs out keyboard and mouse for security.
Figure 1.4: Setup Options Window
The following options will be selectable via the Setup OSD window.
Table 1.3: Setup menu functions
Function
Auto logout
OSD timeout
Autoscan period
Title bar
Hotkey
Description
Specifies time for auto logout (0 to 99 min). Your password must be configured and enabled for auto logout to function.
Specifies duration for OSD menu to remain on screen.
Specifies time for the autoscan period.
Specifies the position of the OSD title bar.
Specifies the hotkey initiation sequence:
ScrLk (default), Caps Lock, ESC, F12 or
Num Lock.
Setup Password
Load Default
Enter user-selectable password.
Loads the default settings.
Upgrade Firmware Upgrades the firmware of the switch.
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Upgrading firmware
The SwitchView 1000 switch firmware is upgradable via the firmware upgrade cable (included). Maintaining current firmware enhances the
SwitchView 1000 switch’s compatibility with other devices and can enhance the switch’s performance. Go to www.avocent.com/support for more information on upgrading your firmware.
To upgrade your SwitchView 1000 switch:
Prior to beginning the firmware upgrade process, ensure that you have an RS-232 port (COM port), and a mouse and a keyboard directly connected to it. You will also need the upgrade cable, upgrade utility and upgrade file.
1.
Power up the SwitchView 1000 switch.
NOTE: The firmware upgrade process automatically upgrades all SwitchView
1000 switches daisy-chained to your primary switch.
2.
Invoke the OSD menu and press F1 to enter the Setup Page.
Navigate to Upgrade Firmware and press Enter .
3.
Select Yes and press Enter to enable upgrade mode.
4.
Use the firmware upgrade cable to connect the RS-232 port (COM port) of the host server to the Daisy Chain In port of the (primary)
SwitchView 1000 switch.
5.
Double-click on the SV1000 upgrade utility icon to bring up the following window.
Figure 1.5: Main Upgrade Utility Window
6.
Click Select File to locate the firmware upgrade file.
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7.
Click Check Version to see the current firmware version of your
SwitchView 1000 switch. If the selected firmware file is a newer version, click Upgrade to start the upgrade process.
Figure 1.6: Starting Upgrade Process Window
NOTE: During the upgrade process, do not remove the upgrade cable or
SwitchView 1000 switch power adaptor.
8.
An Upgrade complete! message appears above the progress bar after a successful firmware upgrade. You may now exit the utility.
Daisy-chaining your SwitchView 1000 switch
The SwitchView 1000 switch features up to 16 levels of attached switches via the daisy-chain cable. The 16-port switch is daisychainable up to 256 servers, while the 8-port switch has a 128 server limit. The 4-port switch can be daisy-chained with up to 64 servers.
Contact Avocent to purchase additional cables.
NOTE: All SwitchView 1000 switch models (4-port, 8-port and 16-port) can be daisy-chained up to 16 levels. For example, a 16-port and 8-port SwitchView 1000 switch can be daisy-chained to connect a maximum of 24 servers.
To cascade multiple switches:
1.
Plug one end of the daisy-chain cable into the Daisy Chain Out port on the rear of your primary SwitchView 1000 switch.
2.
Connect the other end of the daisy-chain cable to the Daisy Chain
In port on the secondary SwitchView 1000 switch.
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all subsequent SwitchView 1000 switches.
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4.
Plug the ground terminator into the Daisy Chain Out port on the rear of the last daisy-chained SwitchView 1000 switch.
Figure 1.7: Basic Daisy-Chain Example
A P P E N D I C E S
Appendices
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide
Table A.1: SwitchView1000 Quick Reference Guide
Command Hotkeys
Select
Server
ScrLk + ScrLk + (a)
+ (b) + (y) + (z) ab = bank no. xy = channel no.)
Cursor keys to navigate
Enter to select
Next Lower
Channel
ScrLk + ScrLk +
(arrow up)
Next Higher
Channel
ScrLk + ScrLk +
(arrow down)
Next Lower
Bank
ScrLk + ScrLk +
PgUp
Next Higher
Bank
ScrLk + ScrLk +
PgDn
OSD Control
PgUp (w/ OSD
Menu)
PgDn (w/ OSD
Menu)
Autoscan
Beep Sound
On/Off
ScrLk+ScrLk + B N/A
Load Factory
Default
N/A
Change
Server
Name
Reset /
Initialize
N/A
ScrLk + ScrLk +
End
Cursor keys to navigate
Enter to select
Enter to select
Main Menu /
Setup / Load
Default
Enter (Ins) to select/edit
N/A
Front-panel Description
Press corresponding button yz on
Switch ab for channel yz on bank ab
Select the active bank
(switch) and channel
Press corresponding button
Press corresponding button
Select the next lower connected channel
Select the next higher connected channel
Press corresponding button
Press corresponding button
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Select the next lower bank
(switch) with multiple daisychained units
Select the next higher bank
(switch) with multiple daisychained units
Toggle on/off the beep sound for switching confirmation while autoscanning. The beep sound can be turned off during normal switching
Restore the EEPROM settings to the factory default
Change the server name
[max. length = 8 alphanumeric characters]
Reset the switch/initialize the daisy-chain setup
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Table A.1: SwitchView1000 Quick Reference Guide (Continued)
Command Hotkeys
Show OSD
Menu
ScrLk + ScrLk +
(Space Bar)
OSD Control Front-panel Description
N/A N/A Activate the OSD Menu on the console screen
Autoscan ScrLk + ScrLk + S N/A N/A
Stop
Autoscan
Autoscan
Period
[5 ~ 95 seconds]
Any key
N/A
Auto Logout
Timeout
Enable/
Disable
0~ 99 min
N/A
OSD Menu
Timeout
0 ~ 60 ~ 95 seconds
N/A
N/A Press any push-button
Main Menu /
Setup / Autoscan period
N/A
Main Menu /
Setup / Auto
Logout
Main Menu /
Setup / OSD
Timeout
N/A
N/A
OSD Title
Bar On/Off
OSD Title
Bar Position
ScrLk + ScrLk + T N/A
Main Menu /
Setup / Title Bar
Setup
Password
[Disable/
Enable]
N/A Main Menu /
Setup / Setup
Password
N/A
N/A
Autoscan through every connected channel for quick screen browsing of each channel
Terminate Autoscan activity
Specify delay time within a range of 5 ~ 99 seconds
[default = 10 sec]
Specify the time out for auto logout screen /keyboard/ mouse locked after timeout period for security (default
= 0 = Disable)
Specify the timeout for OSD menu [default = 60 seconds;
0 = disable]
Enable/disable the OSD
Title Bar [default = ON]
Select the OSD title bar position on your screen
Enable/disable password protection [default =
Disable; password length
<= 8 characters]
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For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support
Avocent Corporation
4991 Corporate Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805-6201 USA
Tel: +1 256 430 4000
Fax: +1 256 430 4031
Avocent Asia Pacific
Singapore Branch Office
100 Tras Street, #15-01
Amara Corporate Tower
Singapore 079027
Tel: +656 227 3773
Fax: +656 223 9155
Avocent Canada
20 Mural Street, Unit 5
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4B 1K3 Canada
Tel: +1 877 992 9239
Fax: +1 877 524 2985
Avocent International Ltd.
Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Tel: +353 61 715 292
Fax: +353 61 471 871
Avocent Germany
Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2-4
D-33803 Steinhagen
Germany
Tel: +49 5204 9134 0
Fax: +49 5204 9134 99
590-656-501A
SwitchView
®
1000 Switch
Installer/User Guide
