Quick Installation Guide
SwitchView USB
The Power of Being There
The following instructions will help you operate your SwitchView unit.
Should you require further assistance, please contact Avocent Technical Support.
To operate a SwitchView unit
Selecting a channel
A channel may be selected in one of the following ways:
• Pressing the button corresponding to the relevant attached computer
• Using hotkey commands
When you change channels, the mouse will stop moving for one to two seconds as the signals are synchronized.
Using SwitchView with
USB-connected systems
When USB devices are attached to the SwitchView, they can be shared with any attached computer. Up to 126
USB devices can be connected by attaching additional hubs to the unit.
Your SwitchView incorporates a USB 1.1B compliant hub with two ports. The hub can be switched to any of the attached computers in conjunction with, or separately from, the USB mouse/keyboard and the video connections.
Using hotkey commands
A hotkey command can be used by pressing a series of key sequences:
• <CTRL><CTRL> <X*> switches the keyboard, mouse, video and all USB devices simultaneously to another system.
• <CTRL><CTRL> <LEFT ARROW> toggles scan mode on or off.
• <CTRL><CTRL> <UP ARROW> <X*> switches the keyboard, mouse and video to another system separately from the USB hub.
• <CTRL><CTRL> <DOWN ARROW> <X*> switches the USB hub to another system separately from the PS/2 keyboard/mouse and video.
* <X> = the port number of the attached computer or USB hub
NOTE: Firmware updates can be installed using the
UPGRADE port. For instructions and the latest firmware, visit www.avocent.com.
NOTE: <SCROLL><SCROLL> can be substituted in any hotkey sequences that use <CTRL><CTRL>
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Quick Installation Guide
SwitchView USB
The Power of Being There
The following instructions will help you connect your SwitchView unit.
To connect a SwitchView USB
Should you require further assistance, please contact Avocent Technical Support.
NOTE: All drivers necessary for the SwitchView are built into the unit. If you are installing the unit with a Windows operating system and are prompted for drivers, press NEXT until the configuration is complete.
5
Attach USB devices to the rear ports of the SwitchView unit.
1
Powering the SwitchView unit
Power down all computers that will be attached to your
SwitchView unit. Plug the supplied power cord into the power socket on the rear of the SwitchView unit. Plug the other end into an appropriate AC power source.
2
Connecting the peripheral devices
Plug your VGA monitor into the port labeled CONSOLE on the back of the SwitchView. Speakers and a microphone can be attached using the speaker and microphone jacks labeled CONSOLE on the back of the unit. Plug your USB keyboard and mouse into the labeled ports on the front of the unit.
1
Power down your computers and attach the appropriate power cord.
2
Plug in the monitor, followed by the keyboard and mouse.
3
DC 12V, 1A
C
UPGRADE CONSOLE
2
Connect the first computer to the
SwitchView unit.
with the channels on the unit. The corresponding speaker and microphone jack sets are labeled 1-4.
3
Connecting the first computer
Locate a KVM connection cable. Attach one end to the monitor, USB, audio in and microphone ports on the first computer to be attached to the SwitchView.
Route the other end to the SwitchView and attach it to the 15-pin HDD, speaker and microphone ports.
The USB port sets are labeled PC1-PC4 to correspond
4
Repeat step 3 to connect additional computers.
5
Connecting the remaining computers
Connecting USB devices
Plug any USB devices or peripherals into the SwitchView using the USB ports on the rear of the unit.
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1
PC4
CONSOLE
PC3
4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1
PC2 PC1
6
Power up the
SwitchView unit and all attached computers.
4
Plug in the remaining computers to the
SwitchView unit.
6 Powering the SwitchView unit and attached computers
Power the SwitchView. Next to each port is a blue
LED. A blinking LED indicates that the attached computer is not powered.
Power the first attached computer. Wait until it has completely booted before switching to the next computer and repeating the process.
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