Avocent 1000 User Manual

SwitchView® 1000 Switch

Installer/User Guide

SwitchView® 1000
Switch

Instal ler/ User Gu ide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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CHAPTER

1

Introduction

1

Installati on

The SwitchView
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.

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

®

1000 switch is a 4, 8 or 16-port keyboard, video and

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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 b ack 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 S wi tc hVi ew 10 00 switch is ready for op erati on.
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.

USB KVM

Connection

PS/2 KVM

Connection

Power

Figure 1.2: Basic SwitchView 1000 Switch Configuration

CAUTION: To red uce the risk o f electri c shock or dama ge to your equipment:

- Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outl et that is easi ly accessible at
all times.

- Disconnect the power from the unit by unpluggi ng the power cord from eithe r the
electrical outlet or the unit .

User

SwitchView 1000 Switch

Server

Rack Mounting Your SwitchView 1000 Switch

Your SwitchView 1000 sw it ch may b e rack mou nt ed us i ng b racket s.
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 t his : Use this hotkey sequence:

Activate OSD ScrLk + ScrLk + Spacebar
Deactivate OSD ESC (Escape key)
Change Value Left/right arrow keys
Select Item 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 Description

Select server Use up/down arrow key to navigate and

Edit server name Pressing Insert allows you to change a

press PgUp/PgDn to scroll page. Press
Enter to select.

server name. Enter confirms the change.

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Table 1.2: Main OSD Menu Functions (Continue d)

Function Description

Setup A submenu for various configurations.
Logout 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 Description

Auto logout Specifies time for auto logout (0 to 99 min). Your

password must be configured and enabled for auto

logout to function.
OSD timeout Specifies duration for OSD menu to remain on screen.
Autoscan period Specifies time for the autoscan period.
Title bar Specifies the position of the OSD title bar.
Hotkey Specifies the hotkey initiation sequence:

Setup Password Enter user-selectable password.
Load Default Loads the default settings.
Upgrade Firmware Upgrades the firmware of the switch.

ScrLk (default), Caps Lock, ESC, F12 or

Num Lock.

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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

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.

Enter.

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.

T o 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

APPENDICES

Appendices

Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

Table A.1: SwitchView1000 Quick Reference Guide

Command Hotkeys OSD Control Front-panel Descri pt ion

9

Select
Server

Next Lower
Channel

Next Higher
Channel

Next Lower
Bank

Next Higher
Bank

Autoscan
Beep Sound
On/Off

Load Factory
Default

Change
Server
Name

Reset /
Initialize

ScrLk + ScrLk + (a)
+ (b) + (y) + (z) ab =
bank no.
xy = channel no.)

ScrLk + ScrLk +
(arrow up)

ScrLk + ScrLk +
(arrow down)

ScrLk + ScrLk +
PgUp

ScrLk + ScrLk +
PgDn

ScrLk+ScrLk + B N/A N/A Toggle on/off the beep

N/A Main Menu /

N/A Enter (Ins) to

ScrLk + ScrLk +
End

Cursor keys to
navigate
Enter to select

Cursor keys to
navigate

Enter to select
Enter to select Press

PgUp (w/ OSD

Menu)

PgDn (w/ OSD
Menu)

Setup / Load
Default

select/edit

N/A N/A Reset the switch/initialize

Press
corresponding
button yz on
Switch ab for
channel yz on
bank ab

Press
corresponding
button

corresponding
button

Press
corresponding
button

Press
corresponding
button

N/A Restore the EEPROM

N/A Change the server name

Select the active bank
(switch) and channel

Select the next lower
connected channel

Select the next higher
connected channel

Select the next lower bank
(switch) with multiple daisy­chained units

Select the next higher ba nk
(switch) with multiple daisy­chained units

sound for switching
confirmation while
autoscanning. The beep
sound can be turned off
during normal switching

settings to the factory
default

[max. length = 8
alphanumeric characters]

the daisy-chain setup

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Table A.1: SwitchView1000 Quick Reference Guide (Continued)

Command Hotkeys OSD Control Front-panel Description

Show OSD
Menu

Autoscan ScrLk + ScrLk + S N/A N/A Autoscan through every

Stop
Autoscan

Autoscan
Period
[5 ~ 95
seconds]

Auto Logout
Timeout
Enable/
Disable
0~ 99 min

OSD Menu
Timeout
0 ~ 60 ~ 95
seconds

OSD Title
Bar On/Off

OSD Title
Bar Position

Setup
Password
[Disable/
Enable]

ScrLk + ScrLk +

(Space Bar)

Any key N/A Press any

N/A Main Menu /

N/A Main Menu /

N/A Main Menu /

ScrLk + ScrLk + T N/A N/A Enable/disable the OSD

N/A Main Menu /

N/A N/A Activate the OSD Menu on

push-button

Setup / Autoscan
period

Setup / Auto
Logout

Setup / OSD
Timeout

Main Menu /
Setup / Title Bar

Setup / Setup
Password

N/A Specify delay time within a

N/A Specify the time out for auto

N/A Specify the timeout for OSD

N/A Enable/disable password

the console screen

connected channel for quick
screen browsing of each
channel

Terminate Autoscan activity

range of 5 ~ 99 seconds
[default = 10 sec]

logout screen /keyboard/
mouse locked after timeout
period for security (default
= 0 = Disable)

menu [default = 60 seconds;
0 = disable]

Titl e Bar [default = ON]
Select the OSD title bar

position on your screen

protection [default =
Disable; password length
<= 8 characters]

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For Technical Support:

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