Avocent SwitchView User Manual
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Product Overview
Feature Overview
The SwitchView allows you to control multiple PCs,
easily and affordably, with just one keyboard, monitor
and mouse. There is no software to install or boards
to configure, so installation is simple. SwitchView works
with IBM PC/AT and PS/2 systems with support for
VGA and SVGA video. PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse
peripherals are supported through the rear of the unit.
When you turn on your PCs, the SwitchView will boot
up each one without interruption by sending out the
proper signal to eliminate keyboard errors. PCs may be
powered-up one-at-a-time or all at once. The first available channel is automatically selected upon power-up.
You can switch computer channels two ways: via the
Select button on the SwitchView front panel, or through a
short keyboard sequence if the SwitchView is out of reach.
The SwitchView supports the following additional features:
• PS/2 mouse translation - your PS/2 mouse will
• Extensive Mouse Support - The SwitchView
• Standard cables - use either Avocent-supplied or
• Built-in scanning feature - scan through all of
work with any attached PC, regardless of whether
the computer is serial or PS/2 mouse compatible!
offers full support for the Logitech MouseMan
Wheel, Logitech Trackman Marble Wheel, Logitech
Trackman Marble FX, Microsoft Explorer mouse and
the Microsoft IntelliMouse family.
standard straight-through cables to attach computers to the SwitchView unit.
your attached PCs automatically. Scan every PC for
2 to 60 seconds each.
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• Hot-pluggable - new PCs can be added or
removed without powering down the SwitchView
unit or other attached PCs.
• Status LEDs - two LEDs per computer give you
constant readings on the status of your SwitchView unit.
Specifications
Mechanical
2-Port 4-Port
Height:1.9" (4.83 cm) Height:1.9" (4.83 cm)
Width: 8.1" (20.57 cm) Width: 8.1" (20.57 cm)
Depth: 5.0" (12.7 cm) Depth: 5.0" (12.7 cm)
Environmental/Power
Operating Temperature: 41° (5°C) to 104° (40°C)
Storage Temperature: -4° (-20°C) to 122° (50°C)
Optional Power Supply: 6VDC @ 700 mA
Supported Hardware
Computer: IBM PC/AT, PS/2 and 100% compatibles
Video Modes: VGA and SVGA
Maximum Resolution: 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz
Peripherals: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse
Regulatory Compliance Standards
UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN60950
FCC part 15B, EN55022, EN50082, CISPR22, ICES-003
Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to
power the SwitchView with an external power supply. If
this is necessary, the power supply should be a Listed
Direct Plug-In Transformer unit marked “Class 2” or
“L.P.S.” and rated at 6 VDC, 700 mA.
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Installation
Basic Install
Before you install
In order to connect your PCs to the SwitchView, you will
need the appropriate connecting cables. We recommend
these Avocent cable kits:
For PS/2 PSs: CPS2-6A For AT/serial PCs: CSER-6A
The SwitchView also accepts standard straight-through
cables for these connections.
Connecting your peripherals
1. Your VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse connect to
the SwitchView unit instead of your computer. Plug
your PS/2 keyboard cable into the purple port
on the back of your unit in the User Console section.
Plug your PS/2 mouse cable into the green port
and your VGA video cable into the blue port.
VGA VIDEO CABLE
PS/2 MOUSE CABLE
PS/2 KEYBOARD CABLE
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