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Guntermann & Drunck CATCenter X User Manual

Guntermann & Drunck GmbH
www.gdsys.de
G&D CATCenter
EN
Operation Guide
Operating the matrix switch
A9200021-4.48a
Table of Contents
1
Description .............................................................................................................6
1.1 Component Introduction ....................................................................................6
1.2 Principle of Operation ........................................................................................7
1.3 Delivery Condition / Default Settings.................................................................7
1.4 Administrator Login............................................................................................8
1.5 Function Key Overview......................................................................................8
1.6 Definition of Terms ............................................................................................9
2
Principle of Operation .........................................................................................11
2.1 CATCenter Login.............................................................................................11
2.2 System Operation using AdonIS .....................................................................12
2.2.1 Accessing AdonIS .......................................................................................12
2.2.2 Using AdonIS...............................................................................................12
2.2.2.1 Keyboard Operation .............................................................................12
2.2.2.2 Mouse Operation ..................................................................................13
2.3 Target Selection Using Hotkey ........................................................................13
2.4 The Target Selection SELECT Menu ..............................................................14
2.4.1 Accessing Other Menus ..............................................................................16
2.4.2 SELECT Menu Symbols..............................................................................17
2.4.3 User-Related Target Display .......................................................................17
2.4.4 Target Info "Ctrl + F12"................................................................................18
2.5 F-Key Functions within ADONIS .....................................................................20
2.6 System Notifications ........................................................................................22
2.6.1 Message "NOT CONNECTED" ...................................................................22
2.6.2 Message „No free route to target“ ...............................................................22
2.6.3 Message „No route to target known“ ...........................................................23
2.6.4 „Target not available“...................................................................................23
2.7 Keyboard emulation for operation of SUN-computer.......................................24
3
Operation Menu (F9) ............................................................................................25
3.1 Automatically pass through all targets............................................................. 26
3.1.1 Calling the AutoScan Function ....................................................................26
3.1.2 Identifying the AutoScan Function............................................................... 27
3.1.3 Canceling the AutoScan Function ...............................................................27
3.1.4 Setting the AutoScan Time.......................................................................... 27
3.2 Automatically pass through all active targets ..................................................27
3.2.1 Calling the AutoSkip Function .....................................................................27
3.2.2 Identifying the AutoSkip Function................................................................28
3.2.3 Canceling the AutoSkip Function ................................................................28
3.3 Manually connecting through all targets ..........................................................28
3.3.1 Calling the StepScan Function ....................................................................28
3.3.2 Identifying the StepScan Function............................................................... 29
3.3.3 Canceling the StepScan Function ...............................................................29
3.4 Canceling the Connection to a target ..............................................................29
3.5 User Logout / End Session..............................................................................30
3.6 Re-Initializing the Mouse .................................................................................30
3.7 Return to Last Target.......................................................................................32
3.8 Displaying Additional Target Information.........................................................33
3.9 Turn Target On/Off using AdonIS....................................................................33
3.10 Login to an OpenAccess Console ...................................................................34
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4 Personal Profile Menu (F10) ...............................................................................35
4.1 Permanent Screen Display of Target Information ........................................... 36
4.2 Setting the Scan Interval ................................................................................. 37
4.3 Establishing Keys for StepScan ...................................................................... 37
4.4 Defining SelectKeys & Default Computer / Scan Participation ....................... 38
4.5 Positioning the Target Display on the Monitor ................................................ 39
4.6 Positioning AdonIS on the Monitor..................................................................40
4.7 Changing own password................................................................................. 41
5 Configuration Menu (F11) ................................................................................... 42
5.1 Creating, Editing, and Deleting Users ............................................................. 43
5.1.1 F3 ADD User...............................................................................................45
5.1.1.1 Changing the "User Password"............................................................47
5.1.1.2 Group Membership...............................................................................48
5.1.1.2.1 Adding a User to a Group ................................................... 50
5.1.1.2.2 Removing a User from a Group.......................................... 52
5.1.1.3 Edit Config Rights.................................................................................53
5.1.1.4 Edit Operation Rights ...........................................................................54
5.1.1.5 Edit Target Access Rights....................................................................56
5.1.1.6 Edit Personal Profile .............................................................................58
5.1.1.7 New Target Right.................................................................................. 58
5.1.2 F4 Delete User ............................................................................................ 58
5.1.3 F5 Edit User ................................................................................................59
5.1.4 F6 Enable/Disable....................................................................................... 59
5.2 Creating, Editing, and Deleting User Groups .................................................. 60
5.2.1 F3 ADD Group ............................................................................................ 62
5.2.2 F4 Delete Group.......................................................................................... 63
5.2.3 F5 Edit Group..............................................................................................63
5.2.3.1 Member Management ..........................................................................64
5.2.3.1.1 Adding a User to a Group ................................................... 66
5.2.3.1.2 Removing a User from a Group.......................................... 66
5.2.3.2 Edit Config Rights.................................................................................67
5.2.3.3 Edit Operation Rights ...........................................................................68
5.2.3.4 Edit Target Access Rights....................................................................70
5.2.3.5 New Target Right.................................................................................. 71
5.2.4
F6 Enable/Disable..................................................................................... 72
5.3 Creating, Editing, and Deleting Targets ..........................................................72
5.3.1 Editing the Selected Target......................................................................... 73
5.3.1.1 Changing the Target Name..................................................................73
5.3.1.2 Reset Target Video Data......................................................................73
5.3.1.3 OSD Sync .............................................................................................74
5.3.1.4 USB Multimedia Keyboard ...................................................................75
5.3.1.5 IBM RS/6000 support ...........................................................................75
5.3.1.6 USB power management .....................................................................75
5.3.1.7 Apple mode........................................................................................... 76
5.3.2 Inheriting Existing Target Information ......................................................... 76
5.3.3 Deleting a Target......................................................................................... 77
5.4 Creating, Editing, and Deleting Target Groups ...............................................79
5.4.1 F3 Add Group.............................................................................................. 80
5.4.2 F4 Delete Group.......................................................................................... 82
5.4.3 F5 Edit Group..............................................................................................83
5.5 Optimizing the Screen Display ........................................................................ 83
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5.5.1 Rights ..........................................................................................................83
5.5.2 Accessing IVT Mode....................................................................................83
5.5.3 Video Tuning Setting ...................................................................................84
5.5.3.1 Automatic Settings................................................................................85
5.5.3.2 Manual Settings ....................................................................................85
5.5.3.2.1 Establishing the Video Boost...............................................85
5.5.3.2.2 Setting Noise Suppression..................................................86
5.5.3.2.3 Fine Tuning .........................................................................86
5.5.3.2.4 Setting the Delay.................................................................87
5.5.4 Notes on IVT Settings..................................................................................88
5.5.5 Tested Resolution........................................................................................89
5.6 Administering a Console / Establishing an OpenAccess Console...................89
5.6.1 Edit Console - Standard Console (F5).........................................................91
5.6.1.1
Enhanced Keyboard .............................................................................92
5.6.1.2 AutoLogout............................................................................................92
5.6.1.3 Screensaver Time.................................................................................93
5.6.1.4 Scancode Set........................................................................................93
5.6.1.5 OSD Keyboard Layout .........................................................................93
5.6.1.6 OSD by Mouse .....................................................................................94
5.6.1.7 Remember Last User Name ................................................................94
5.6.1.8 Keyboard Required...............................................................................95
5.6.1.9 OSD Blocked ........................................................................................95
5.6.1.10 Reset Console Video Data ...................................................................96
5.6.1.11 Video .....................................................................................................97
5.6.2 Console Type "OpenAccess" ......................................................................97
5.6.2.1 Activating an OpenAccess Console.....................................................98
5.6.2.2 Configuring an OpenAccess Console ..................................................99
5.6.2.3 Activating Temporary Administrator Access ......................................100
5.6.3 Console Type – Video Console.................................................................101
5.6.3.1 Activating a Video Console ................................................................101
5.6.3.2 Configuring a Video Console .............................................................103
5.6.4 Enable / Disable Console (F6)...................................................................104
5.6.5 Deleting a console.....................................................................................104
5.7 Slave Name Assignment for Cascaded Systems ..........................................105
5.8 Defining System-wide Settings......................................................................107
5.8.1 Defining the Initial Hotkey.......................................................................... 108
5.8.2 Establishing the Double Hotkey.................................................................108
5.8.3 Establishing the SelectKey........................................................................109
5.8.4 Turning the Screen Display On / Off for Multi-User Operation ..................109
5.8.5 Establishing the Communication Mode of the RS232 Interface ................110
5.8.6 Establishing the RS232 Baud Rate ...........................................................110
5.8.7 Operation modes of the CATCenter within a cascade ..............................111
5.8.8 Establishing the System Name..................................................................111
5.8.9 Expanding the System with New Functions ..............................................113
5.8.10 Resetting the System to Default Values....................................................114
5.8.11 Reset Netfilter Configuration .....................................................................114
5.9 Turn Targets On/Off using AdonIS – Required Configuration .......................115
5.10 Establishing and Editing Network Settings....................................................118
5.10.1 Gateway Definition ....................................................................................118
5.10.2 Defining the Network Parameters for Network A or Network B ................120
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6 Information Menu (F12)..................................................................................... 123
6.1 Requesting System Information .................................................................... 124
6.2 Requesting the Console Status..................................................................... 124
6.3 AdonIS F-Keys – Function Overview ............................................................126
7 Index ...................................................................................................................127
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1 Description

1.1 Component Introduction

The CATCenter line includes the following devices:
CATCenter X2: Allows you to control up to 16 targets via 2 consoles
(console = monitor-keyboard-mouse). The number of targets can be increased to 1024 by cascading.
CATCenter X4: Allows you to control up to 32 targets via 4 consoles.
The number of targets can be increased to 2048 by
CATCenter X8: Allows you to control up to 32 targets via 8 consoles.
In principle, all three products are identical. Functional differences are highlighted separately in this manual. Otherwise, this manual pertains only to the CATCenter.
Both targets and consoles are connected to the CATCenter using CAT-x cables (x = 5, 6, 7). Cabling is reduced to a minimum.
The consoles are connected to the CATCenter via the UCON devices. The UCON are used to connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
The UCON-IP offers the additional option of remotely administering the targets connected to the CATCenter via TCP/IP or ISDN (or DSL). The UCON-IP is described in a separate manual!
The targets are connected to the CATCenter via the CPU module CATpro2. The CATpro2 optimizes the signals for transmission via the CAT cable. The distance between a target connected via a CATpro2 and a UCON can be up to 300 meters.
Power is supplied to the connected targets using HardBoot CCX. Up to 128 users per CATCenter can be connected to the OSD with HardBoot CCX.
Therefore, the CATCenter makes an active contribution towards saving costs, energy, and space for additional input devices and towards using the connected targets more efficiently.
cascading.
The number of targets can be increased to 512 by cascading.
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The users have comfortable access to the capabilities of several targets via several consoles. The multitude of possible consoles combined with the remote access option allows the user to develop individual operating concepts.

1.2 Principle of Operation

The CATCenter is an electronic switch, which includes the following functionality:
Password protection and LOGOUT  Extensive network functionality, e.g. syslog message output,
authentication, time leveling using a time server (only with CATCenter X8)
Intelligent user management  Configuration of the entire system using the configuration software
CATCenter view (only with CATCenter X8)
Configurable target access for each user  Full keyboard / mouse emulation for error-free operation  SUN-USB keyboard support, also on the console side (with
conversion, connecting a SUN keyboard with miniDIN8 connector is also possible)
Full support of the Microsoft Explorer mouse  Video bandwidth up to 250 MHz  Switching via keyboard hotkey or ADONIS  ADONIS configurable  USB support (keyboard and mouse, remote via converter with UCON-a)  Intelligent "CPU Search" function  Multi-access mode  Flash upgrade capability

1.3 Delivery Condition / Default Settings

In the delivery condition, the CATCenter is configured as follows:
LOGIN via admin access  No user password assigned  Configuration only possible via administrator login  Hotkey „CTRL“
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1.4 Administrator Login

If you want to change the default settings, enter your administrator username in the "Name" field and your administrator password in the "Password" field of the LOGIN window. Please obtain this information from your administrator.
Using the administrator login, you always have access to all configuration levels regardless of the current settings.
Of course, user logins can also be granted configuration rights (see Chapter
5.1.1.3).
For your own security, please remove the administrator password from the operating manual.

1.5 Function Key Overview

After the SELECT menu has been opened using the key combination (CTRL +
NUM), you can display the ADONIS function keys. To do so, press the F12
key and select the submenu "VIEW SYSTEM-FUNCTION KEYS" in the INFORMATION menu that opens (see Chapter 6.3)
System function keys Key Function F1 Help F2 Save F3 Add F4 Delete F5 Edit F6 Enable/Disable F7 Copy/Move F8 Paste F9 Operation F10 Personal Profile F11 Configuration F12 Information ESC
↑
↓
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1.6 Definition of Terms

This chapter explains terms that are found frequently throughout this manual.
AdonIS The AdonIS is the graphical user interface of the CATCenter
system. You can use AdonIS for operation and configuration. In addition, AdonIS offers controlled access to the entire CATCenter system via the login functionality.
Cascading A cascade consists of a master-slave architecture. The
master serves as the central control unit for all connected slave devices. A CATCenter cascade can be used to increase the number of targets that can be connected to 512, 1024 or 2048 (depending on the CATCenter used).
CATCenter The CATCenter is the central unit of the overall system. The
CATCenter is the connection point for (2, 4, or 8) consoles on the one hand and (16) 32 targets on the other hand. If more than (16) 32 targets are connected then this takes place by cascading; in this case, the CATCenter is used both as master and as slave.
CATpro2 Dongle used to connect the targets to the CATCenter. The
keyboard, video, and mouse signals are modulated by the CATpro2 and transmitted to the CPU interface of the CATCenter via a CAT-x cable (x=5,6,7).
CAT-x-Cable Fully shielded CAT cable that transports the modulated KVM
signals.
Console A console consists of keyboard, video, and mouse. These
peripheral devices are connected to the UCON.
Console Port RJ45 interface on the CATCenter used to connect the UCON
devices.
CPU Port RJ45 interface on the CATCenter used to connect the
targets.
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Footer The header is the lower blue area of an AdonIS window.
Header The header is the upper blue area of an AdonIS window.
Footer
HEADER
List field The list field is the middle area of an AdonIS window.
Network Ethernet with IP protocol.
Service Port You can install a firmware update on the CATCenter via the
Target A target is any device that can be operated via a CATCenter.
Transmission RJ45 interface of the UCON products used to connect to the
UCON The UCON devices are used for console connections and
LIST FIELD
service port (2.5 mm plug). You will find the CATCenter service port on the front of the device.
CATCenter. The transmission interface is connected to a console port of the CATCenter with a CAT-x cable.
thus provide the user with access to the CATCenter system. The user can operate and configure via the UCON devices. The UCON devices are offered in five variations (UCON, UCON-a, UCON-s, UCON-IP-eco, UCON-IP).
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2 Principle of Operation

2.1 CATCenter Login

Login CON 00002005
User name
Password
G&D CATCenter
ESC TAB Enter
After turning on the CATCenter, the LOGIN window appears. Enter your USER name and personal USER password here. The number of attempts is not limited.
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Confirm your entry in each field using the ENTER key. You can use the TAB key to switch between the input fields. ESC cancels data entry.
If the device is still in the delivery condition (no user passwords have been assigned), then the system can only be accessed using the administrator login. You will find this as an attachment in printed version of this manual.
To change the delivery condition of the device, you also have to enter the administrator password. This provides you with additional configuration rights (see Chapter 1.4).
After this information has been entered, the SELECT menu appears (see
Chapter 2.4).
Targets can be selected using AdonIS (see Chapter 2.2) or a keyboard hotkey (see Chapter 2.3).
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2.2 System Operation using AdonIS

2.2.1 Accessing AdonIS

Access AdonIS by pressing and holding the CTRL key (default) and then pressing the NUM key.

2.2.2 Using AdonIS

AdonIS can be operated using the keyboard or the mouse.
2.2.2.1 Keyboard Operation
The following keys are available to operate AdonIS, and they carry out the same actions in all windows:
Move up / down 1 entry
PgDn PgUp
Bild
End
Bild
Home
Pos 1Ende
Esc
Move up / down 10 entries Move to the end / beginning of the
entire list Carry out or discard function / selection
Access the Operation menu
Access the Personal Profile menu
Access the Configuration menu
Access the Information menu
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2.2.2.2 Mouse Operation
AdonIS can also be operated using the mouse.
- Scrolling → Selecting an entry
- Left button → Enter
- Right button → Escape
This assignment applies to all AdonIS windows.

2.3 Target Selection Using Hotkey

In the delivery condition, no select keys for direct selection of a target have been defined. You first have to define these select keys in the ASSIGN SELECT KEY submenu (see Chapter 4.4) for a maximum of 10 targets.
To switch, you then press and hold the CTRL key and press the NUMBER key of the desired channel according to your settings in the ASSIGN SELECT KEY submenu (see Chapter 4.4).
Allowable number keys are those above the letters, from 1 – 0 (default setting).
Selection of target 1: CTRL (or any other definable Hotkey) + 1
The default setting starts with 1 and ends with 0. The hotkey combination can be modified (see Chapter 5.8.1).
Once a selection has been made using the keyboard or mouse, the name of the TARGET and the switch is displayed on your screen for approx. 5 seconds (screen display).
Example:
Win 2000 Console 1
(Target name, editable) (Console name, editable)
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2.4 The Target Selection SELECT Menu

After the LOGIN, the SELECT menu is automatically opened.
This menu shows all targets connected to the CATCenter. The targets that are turned on and were detected during installation are displayed in green (the CATCenter detects a target when the CATpro2 is supplied with power by the target). Targets that are turned off are displayed in red.
Select Menu Sort Alph+on Show ALL
CPU search: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WIN2000
1 WIN NT
Linux
SUN SPARC 5 Linux Server 3 CPU-ID 12345678 2 BSD
WIN2000 WIN NT
F9: Operation F10: Pers. Profile F11: Config F12: Info
CPU Search Function
CPU Search: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To find the desired target quickly, the SELECT menu has a search function. Enter the name of the desired target. The search is carried out as soon as you start entering characters.
Target Name
By default, the target name corresponds to the ID number of the CATpro2 used. Each CATpro2 is assigned a unique ID. This ID is marked on a label on the CATpro2. This target name can be edited in the SELECT menu.
CPU-ID 12345678
↑
↓
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To do so, place the cursor onto the desired target and then press the F5 key. The field changes to edit mode (font color changes to YELLOW). After you have made all required changes to the target name, confirm your changes by pressing ENTER. This exits edit mode for this target.
Alternatively, the target name can be edited in the TARGET MANAGEMENT menu (see Chapter 5.3).
Hotkey Assignment
To access a target using a hotkey combination (e.g. CTRL + 1), you have to assign a hotkey to the target. This is done in the SYSTEM CONFIG submenu. First, you define the initial hotkey (see Chapter 5.8.1, Defining the Initial Hotkey), and then you assign the desired select keys to a maximum of 9 targets (see Chapter 5.8.3, Establishing the Select Key).
TAB / Change Sort Criteria (Sort Mode ► Alph+ ◄ )
Press TAB in the SELECT menu to move to the sort field. Change the sort criteria by pressing SPACEBAR (toggle).
The following sort options are available:
Alph+: Ascending alphabetic sort of the targets
Alph+on: 1. Ascending alphabetic sort of the connected
(Default) targets and subsequently
2. Ascending alphabetic sort of the unconnected targets
Alph-: Descending alphabetic sort of the targets Alph-on: 1. Descending alphabetic sort of the connected
targets and subsequently
2. Descending alphabetic sort of the unconnected targets
ID: Displays the physical name of the CATpro2
"Show" Area - Changing the Display Mode:
By default, the "Show Field" includes the items "All" and "GRP".
"ALL" means: All targets are displayed in the list field. "GRP" means: Only groups are displayed in the list field.
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If you already selected a group earlier and you access the SELECT menu again, then the Show Field displays the selections "All", "GRP", and the group name of the last group you selected ("Last Group").
"ALL" means: All targets are displayed in the list field. "GRP" means: Only groups are displayed in the list field. "Last Group" means: Targets that belong to the last group you accessed
are displayed. "Last Group" is a variable that stands for the group name.
You can exit all three versions of the SELECT menu using the ESC key. This takes you back to the target.

2.4.1 Accessing Other Menus

You can access other menus from the SELECT menu. These menus have predefined F-Keys.
In particular, these F-Keys are:
F 9 Access the "OPERATION menu" (see Chapter 3)
In this menu, you carry out operations you require for the day­to-day use of the system.
F 10 Access the "PERS. PROFILE menu (see Chapter 4)
User-related settings are established in this menu.
F 11 Access the "CONFIGURATION menu" (see Chapter 5)
Central configuration settings for the CATCenter are established in this menu. Administrators and users with configuration rights are authorized to access this menu. These users can either access all entries under this menu, or they are assigned the right to access certain configuration submenus by the administrator.
F 12 Access the "INFORMATION menu" (see Chapter 6)
This menu contains information regarding the CATCenter being used.
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2.4.2 SELECT Menu Symbols

The following symbols are displayed as supplemental information in front of the target name:
2
Target being accessed by your own console.
Target being accessed by 2 consoles, for example. Numbering is from 1 – 9 (and A – F accessed by 2 CATCenter + CATpro2-UC). Your own console is not accessing this target currently. If your own console is accessing the target, the symbol changes ( ).

2.4.3 User-Related Target Display

Due to the option to assign user-specific access rights (see Chapter 5.1.1.5), the SELECT menu can display different targets for different users.
If a user does not have access to one or more targets, then they are not displayed in the SELECT menu.
If a user has VIEW ONLY access to a target (see Chapter 5.1.1.5), then this target is included in the selection list. However, a corresponding message appears in the screen display if this target is selected.
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2.4.4 Target Info "Ctrl + F12"

The SELECT menu shows all targets connected to the CATCenter. The targets that are turned on are displayed in green; those that are turned off are displayed in red.
However, this display method does not give you any connection location of the targets on the CATCenter.
To receive this connection information, proceed as follows:
a) Select a target with the mouse or the keyboard (arrow keys). This
selection is not the mouse. The selected target is identified with a black bar. In the following example, a Linux computer was selected.
confirmed with the ENTER key or double-clicking with
information regarding the
Select menu Sort Alph+ Show All
CPU search: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WIN2000
1 WIN NT
Linux
SUN SPARC 5 Linux Server 3 CPU-ID 123456 2 BSD
↑
↓
WIN2000 WIN NT
F9: Operation F10: Pers. Profile F11: Config F12: Info
b) Now press the hotkey combination CTRL + F12 (not changable).
In the window that opens (see next page), you will find the following information:
a) The target you are currently accessing b) The console port to which your own console is connected c) The CPU port where this target is connected d) Display of the connection dynamics in case of cascading
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This sample window shows you the following information:
a) You are accessing a Linux computer. This information is displayed
by the entry Linux [A]. The target name (including CATpro2 ID) is always shown in the first line of this window.
b) Underneath the target name, you will find the connection location
of the Linux computer. In this case, it is CPU port 8 [B] of the CATCenter slave 2 [C]. The relationship between the target name and the CPU port is displayed using a downward-pointing arrow.
Target Info Linux (00020f58)
------------------------------------------------------------------------- CPU 8 CCX_Slave 2 (0000210a) CON 8 3 5 2 1 4
----------------------------------------------------------------------- CPU 11 12 13 14 15 16 CCX _Slave 1 (00000011) CON 4 8 6 3 1 2
----------------------------------------------------------------------- CPU 11 12 13 14 15 16 CCX_Master (00000010) CON 6 Enter: OK
c) You are working on console port 6 [K] of the CATCenter master
[J]. This information is displayed by the entry CON 6. The console port is always displayed in the last line of this window.
d) The system structure of this sample CATCenter system includes 1
master device (CATCenter_Master [J]) and 2 slave devices (CATCenter_Slave 1 [F] & CATCenter_Slave 2 [C]). These names can be edited (see Chapter 5.8.8). The device ID (e.g. /00000010) of the respective CATCenter is displayed behind each device name. This number is permanently assigned to the device and is not editable.
e) The CATCenter_Master [J] is connected to the console ports [G] of
the CATCenter_Slave 1 [F] via its CPU ports [H]. The CATCenter_Slave 1 [F] is connected to the console ports [D] of the CATCenter_Slave 2 [C] via its CPU ports [E].
Extract from the Connection Overview Within the Target Info Window:
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[A]
[B] [C]
[D]
[E] [F]
[G]
[H] [J]
[K]
The connection between a master device and a slave device is established by connecting the console ports of a slave device to the CPU ports of the master device (see the CATCenter Installation Guide, Chapter 2.5). The ports used for this connection can also be seen from the Target Info.
In this example, the connection between the CATCenter_Master and the CATCenter_Slave 1 appears as follows:
CATCenter_Master CATCenter_Slave 1
CPU port of the master device connected to the console port of Slave 1
11 4 12 8 13 6 14 3 15 1 16 2
Connection Overview CATCenter Master -> CATCenter Slave 1
CATCenter_Master
21 22 23 24 CPU 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Main Power
5678CPU910 11 12 13 14 15 16
AC 100-240 V, 47-63 Hz
CATCenter_Slave 1
Read instruction carefully before installing!
Avoid misuse! KVM Switch.
Red. Power
5V DC/5A Network A
Network B
56 78Console
12
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
4Console
3
12
3
5678
4
Note: The information described here always relates to the target selected
in the SELECT menu. Connection information of targets that are not selected is not displayed in the Target Info.
To exit the Target Info, press the ENTER or ESC key.

2.5 F-Key Functions within ADONIS

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The F-Keys on your keyboard have fixed functions within the AdonIS structure. This means you always have the same F-Keys available to you in any menu that you access.
You can see an overview of the system function keys by opening the SELECT menu by pressing CTRL + NUM, and then pressing the F12 key. In the menu that opens, select the VIEW SYSTEM FUNCTION KEYS submenu using the mouse or keyboard. The following window is opened:
System Function Keys Key Function F1 Help F2 Save F3 Add F4 Delete F5 Edit F6 Enable/Disable F7 Copy/Move F8 Paste
↑
↓
F9 Operation F10 Personal Profile F11 Configuration F12 Information ESC
The F-Keys F1 - F8 are global function keys and have the same function or meaning in all AdonIS menus you access, insofar as the function is supported by the respective AdonIS window.
The F-Keys F9 - F12 are master function keys and are available in every AdonIS main menu. The following are the AdonIS main menus:
OPERATION menu F9 PERS. PROFILE menu F10 CONFIG menu F11 INFORMATION menu F12
The assignment of the F-Keys is a factory default and cannot be modified.
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2.6 System Notifications

2.6.1 Message "NOT CONNECTED"

If the ESC key is pressed in the SELECT menu before a target is selected, the message NOT CONNECTED is displayed.
Example:
CON 02234100 Not connected
To return to the SELECT menu, access it again using the key combination
CTRL + NUM.

2.6.2 Message „No free route to target“

In a casdaded system (e. g. 1 x CATCenter-Master and 1 x CATCenter-Slave) and depending on your personal target access rights, you can access targets wich are connected at a CATCenter-Slave from a CATCenterX8-Master (See Cascading Chapter 2.5 of the Installation Manual CATCenter).
The CATCenter-Slave doesn´t has to be necessarily a CATCenter X8. A
CATCenter X2 and CATCenter X4 can also act as a slave device. Information about the cascading:
The master device (e.g. a CATCenter X8) has a total of 32 CPU ports available for cascading. Assuming that 8 consoles are connected to the master device and all of them are to access all targets, then one CPU port has to be used for cascading every console connection. Therefore, 8 CPU ports have to be used on the master device so that all 8 consoles can continue to access all connected targets. If, on the other hand, you only have one console then you only have to use one CPU port on the master; this is identical to the method described above.
In general, the following applies: For every console access implemented on the slave, the same number of CPU ports must be available on the master!
However, if fewer console access (e. g. only for console access connections) is realized at the CATCenter-Slave as consoles are connected to the CATCenter­Master (in this example 8 consoles), only four consoles of the master device can access the targets connected to the slave. When four consoles are accessing the targets connected at the slave, and during this process an fifth console is tryind to access one of the targets connected at the slave following message appears on the screen of this console:
(Console name, editable)
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Attention
Connecting to target failed Error message: No free route to target
Enter/ESC: OK
The information of this message is, that no connection to the target can be established, since the maximum number of console access is reached.
By pressing the keys Enter or ESC this window is closed and you return to the
SELECT menu.

2.6.3 Message „No route to target known“

If you intend to access a target, which is connected at a powerd down slave following message appears on the screen of this console:
Attention
Connecting to target failed Error message: No route to target known
Enter/ESC: OK
By pressing the keys Enter or ESC this window is closed and you return to the
SELECT menu.

2.6.4 „Target not available“

If you intend to access a target, following conditions can exist:
A target is switch off (is displayed in the SELECT menu in in red
color),
The last known connection port (CPU-Port) of a target is occupied by
a new target or
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The same target has been connected to CATCenter by a new
In this case, following message appears on your screen.
CATpro2-Dongle.
Attention
Connecting to target failed Error message: Target not available
Enter/ESC: OK
By pressing the keys Enter or ESC this window is closed and you return to the
SELECT menu.
2.7 Keyboard emulation for operation of SUN­computer
The dongle CATpro2–SUN USB must be used to ensure the emulation of specific SUN-Keyboard shortcuts at none SUN-keyboards. Two versions of this dongle exist (German and American layout). (see. chapter 2.1.3 of the
manual „CATCenter Installation Guide“).
Following keyboard combinations must be pressed to emulate the corresponding SUN-shortcut:
Sun-shortcut Keyboard
combination
Sun-shortcut Keyboard
combination
Stop PAUSE + A Find Ctrl Alt + F9 Again Ctrl Alt + F2 Cut Ctrl Alt + F10 Props Ctrl Alt + F3 Help Ctrl Alt + F11
Undo Ctrl Alt + F4 Mute Ctrl Alt + F12 Front Ctrl Alt + F5 Speaker Up Ctrl Alt + NUM + Copy Ctrl Alt + F6 Speaker Down Ctrl Alt + NUM ­Open Ctrl Alt + F7 Compose Ctrl Alt + NUM x
Paste Ctrl Alt + F8 Shutdown Ctrl Alt + Pause
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3 Operation Menu (F9)

The OPERATION menu provides the basic operating functions of the CATCenter. This menu is accessed using the following hotkey combination:
CTRL + NUM (default) followed by pressing the F9 key.
From here, the following functions can be accessed:
G&D Operation
A - Autoscan B - Autoskip C - Stepscan D - Disconnect E - User Logout F - Mouse utility G - Return to last target H - Target Info off I - Target power off
Temporary OAC login
ESC: Select F10: Pers. Profile F11: Config F12: Information
You can select from the entries displayed here using the mouse or the UP
ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys on your keyboard. Confirm your selection
using the ENTER key or by clicking the left mouse button.
All functions can be carried out from the SELECT menu using the following hotkey combinations:
CTRL + A AutoScanFehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. CTRL + B AutoSkip CTRL + C StepScan CTRL + D Disconnect CTRL + E User Logout CTRL + F Mouse utility CTRL + G Return to last target CTRL + H Target Info CTRL + I Target power on/off
Within the OPERATION menu, you only have to enter the desired letter.
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The hotkey combinations within this menu are predefined and cannot be edited. Modifying the initial hotkey (CTRL) (see Chapter 5.8.1) to access AdonIS has no effect on the valid hotkey combinations in this menu.
The entries in the OPERATION menu are accessible to all users. Exception: Mouse utility; only for users with corresponding rights.
The entry Temporary OAC login (see Chapter 5.6.2.3) is only visible when OpenAccess has been activated on the CATCenter system. This entry is only available to the administrator or user with configuration rights when OpenAccess has been activated. For notes regarding OpenAccess, see
Chapter 5.6.2.
Depending on your rights, you access additional main menus from the
OPERATION menu. In particular, these are:
ESC Switches back to the SELECT menu F10 Switches to the PERS. PROFILE menu F11 Switches to the CONFIG menu F12 Switches to the INFORMATION menu

3.1 Automatically pass through all targets

Activating the AutoScan function pass through all channels (targets) to which the user has access.
Targets that are not turned on can also be included in the AutoScan function (e.g. to check the boot phase of a target that has just been turned on).

3.1.1 Calling the AutoScan Function

Carry out the following steps:
1. Access AdonIS by pressing the key combination (default): CTRL +
NUM
2. Access the OPERATION menu by pressing the F9 key.
3. Move the cursor to the entry AutoScan and press the ENTER key or
the A key.
Alternatively, the function can be called from the SELECT menu using the hotkey combination CTRL + A.
The channels you have access to are connected to your console, one after the other, for approx. 5 seconds. The time period can be modified (see chapter
4.2).
In the delivery condition, all computers are enabled for the AutoScan function.
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3.1.2 Identifying the AutoScan Function

Activation of the AutoScan function is shown by "Scan" on the display.
Example:
Win 2000 CATCenter AUTOSCAN
(Computer name, editable) (Switch name, editable) (Active scan function)

3.1.3 Canceling the AutoScan Function

Keyboard or mouse input pauses the AutoScan function and it resumes only after input ceases. To cancel the function, access AdonIS (CTRL + NUM) or select a computer using a hotkey. The scan display disappears.

3.1.4 Setting the AutoScan Time

See Chapter 4.2, Setting the Scan intervall

3.2 Automatically pass through all active targets

The AutoSkip functionality is similar to AutoScan. However, only the computers that are connected and active are displayed. Unused channels or computers that are turned off are skipped.

3.2.1 Calling the AutoSkip Function

Carry out the following steps:
1. Access AdonIS by pressing the key combination (default): CTRL + NUM
2. Access the OPERATION menu by pressing the F9 key.
3. Move the cursor to the entry AutoSkip and press the ENTER key
Alternatively, the function can be called from the SELECT menu using the hotkey combination CTRL + B.
Now the active channels you have access to are connected to your console, one after the other, for approx. 5 seconds. The time period is identical to the setting for the AutoScan time.
or the B key.
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3.2.2 Identifying the AutoSkip Function

Activation of the AutoSkip function is shown by "SKIP" on the display.
Example:
Win 2000 CATCenter AUTOSKIP
( Computer name, editable) ( Switch name, editable) ( Active skip function)

3.2.3 Canceling the AutoSkip Function

Keyboard or mouse input pauses the AutoSkip function and it resumes only after input ceases. To cancel the function, access AdonIS (CTRL + NUM) or select a computer using a hotkey. The SKIP display disappears.

3.3 Manually connecting through all targets

This function makes it possible to manually connect through all channels on the CATCenter in an ascending or descending sequence, in increments of 1. The StepScan function starts with the currently selected computer.

3.3.1 Calling the StepScan Function

Carry out the following steps:
Ascending order is set using the UP ARROW key, descending order with the
DOWN ARROW key. The keys used to activate the StepScan function can be
modified (see Chapter 4.3).
If no computer is selected, the following message is displayed:
Example:
1. Access AdonIS by pressing the key combination (default): CTRL +
NUM
2. Access the OPERATION menu by pressing the F9 key.
3. Move the cursor to the entry StepScan and press the ENTER key or the C key.
Alternatively, the function can be called from the SELECT menu using the hotkey combination CTRL + C.
DISCONNECT CATCenter STEPSCAN
(No active selection) (Switch name, editable) (Note regarding the active StepScan)
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In this case, press one of the keys that activates the StepScan. The StepScan then starts with either the last or the first channel.

3.3.2 Identifying the StepScan Function

Activation of the StepScan function is shown by " STEPSCAN " on the display.
Example:
Win 2000 CATCenter STEPSCAN
(Computer name, editable) (Switch name, editable) (Active step function)

3.3.3 Canceling the StepScan Function

To cancel the function, access AdonIS (CTRL + NUM) or select a target using a hotkey.
The STEP display disappears.

3.4 Canceling the Connection to a target

Carrying out the DISCONNECT function cancels the connection from your console to a selected target. This ensures that a console that is not in use is not accessing any targets and that the targets are therefore available to all consoles.
To activate the DISCONNECT function, carry out the following steps:
After carrying out this function, the connection to the last active target is cancelled and you return to the SELECT menu.
Caution! DISCONNECT does not protect your console against unauthorized access!
1. Access AdonIS by pressing the key combination (default): CTRL + NUM
2. Access the OPERATION menu by pressing the F9 key.
3. Move the cursor to the entry "DISCONNECT" and press the
ENTER key or the D key.
Alternatively, the function can be called from the SELECT menu using the hotkey combination CTRL + D.
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3.5 User Logout / End Session

The User Logout cancels your login to the CATCenter. It also cancels an existing connection to a target.
After the function is carried out, the CATCenter LOGIN window is displayed. To access the system again, you have to re-enter your user password or the administrator password.
To activate this function, carry out the following steps:
Note: You should always use this function when you want to protect the CATCenter against unauthorized access, e.g. when you leave your workstation. When this function is activated, an existing connection to a target is cancelled.
1. Access AdonIS by pressing the key combination (default): CTRL +
NUM
2. Access the OPERATION menu by pressing the F9 key.
3. Move the cursor to the entry "User Logout" and press the ENTER
key or the E key.
Alternatively, the function can be called from the SELECT menu using the hotkey combination CTRL + E.

3.6 Re-Initializing the Mouse

If the mouse of one (mouse pointer does not move), it is possible to re-initialize it.
First, check all cable connections to ensure they are seated properly. Please note that the Mouse-Enable function is always carried out for the respective active channel only.
To activate this function, carry out the following steps:
1. Access AdonIS by pressing the key combination (default): CTRL +
NUM
2. Access the OPERATION menu by pressing the F9 key.
3. Move the cursor to the MOUSE UTILITY submenu and press the
ENTER key or the F key.
Alternatively, the function can be called from the SELECT menu using the hotkey combination CTRL + F.
target stops working during operation or after maintenance
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