IOGear GCS1742 User Manual

MiniView

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Dual View USB KVMP Switch

User Manual (GCS1742 / GCS1744)

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing one of the industry’s most feature-rich dual display KVMs, with USB peripheral sharing and audio technology. You’ll save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, as well as USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and more. Up to 127 USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch. Sharing speakers and a microphone also offers extra value and convenience for the users.

USB and KVM technology together makes cross-platform management easy. A single USB console can control a PC and a Mac workstation, and share peripherals and audio between the computers.

We hope you’ll enjoy using your Miniview Dual View USB KVMP switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR

IIOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

Table of Contents

Package Contents

Overview

Features

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System Requirements

Introduction

Installation

Basic Operation

Hotkey Operation

Firmware Upgrade Utility

Appendix

Specification

Technical Support

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Limited Warranty

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Package Contents

This package contains:

1 x GCS1742 or GCS1744 USB KVM Switch 2 x Custom 6’ Audio/Video Cables (4 for GCS1744) 2 x Custom 6’ USB/Video Cables (4 for GCS1744) 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 x User Manual 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty/Registration Card

NOTE: The Power Adapter for the GCS1742/GCS1744 is optional, as the unit obtains its power from the USB port on your computers. If you would like to purchase the power adapter for the unit, please visit www.iogear.com. Refer to IOGEAR Part#: 0AD8-0005-261

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices that connect to it.

Overview

The GCS1742/GCS1744 USB KVM Switch brings dual head video functionality to IOGEAR’s USB KVM switch technology. Now, two (GCS1742) or four (GCS1744) dual head computers can be accessed and controlled from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitors.

In addition, the GCS1742/1744 incorporates a two port USB hub that allows each of the computers to share any USB peripherals connected to the hub on a one-computer-at a time basis. Recognizing the importance of sound, the switches are also audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).

The GCS1742/GCS1744 independent (asynchronous) switching feature allows independent switching of the KVM, USB hub, the second display channel, and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus.

Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems.

Features

• Provides a second video channel to support computers with dual displays

• Two USB ports for USB peripheral sharing (such as printers, scanners, etc.)

• Audio jacks for audio sharing between computers

• Independent (asynchronous) switching of the KVM, USB, and audio focus

• Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification

• Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables is all it takes

• Computer selection via push button switches or hotkeys

• LED display for easy status monitoring

• Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers

• Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting

• Superior video quality - 2048 x 1536; DDC2B

• Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch

• Upgradeable firmware

• Supports Windows 98SE or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, SUN Blade 2000/100, (Sun Solaris 8 or higher) Unix and Linux RedHat 7.1 or higher

System Requirements

Console

Two VGA monitors USB style mouse USB style keyboard

Computer

Two available VGA ports Type A USB port

Audio

Only two-piece, powered speakers system supported

Front View

Introduction

1. Port selection buttons

• Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port.

• Press buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start

Auto Scan Mode

1, 2

2. Port LEDs

The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs.

Introduction

KVM:

• Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running (On Line).

• Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).

• Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

USB:

• Lights DIM GREEN to indicate that there is a USB cable connection to the computer. Does not light if there is no USB connection to the computer (see the installation diagram on p. 10).

• Changes to BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.

3. USB Port

Connect one USB peripheral (printer, scanner, etc.) here to share with your computer in your KVM setup.

Introduction

Back View

1. Power Jack

If you choose to use external power, the power adapter cable plugs into this jack.

Note: Use of a power adapter (DC 5V) is optional, and requires a separate purchase. Refer to IOGEAR Part#: 0AD8-0005-261

2. Firmware Upgrade Port

The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the GCS1742/GCS1744 plugs into this RJ-11 connector.

3. Console Port Section

The cables from your console components (keyboard, mouse, monitors, speakers and microphone), plug in here. Each port is marked with an icon to indicate itself.

4. CPU Port Section

The cables that link the switch to your computers plug in here*. Each CPU port is comprised of two connectors:

Introduction

• The upper connector carries the audio data (microphone and speakers) and the video data for monitor B;

• The lower connector carries the USB data (keyboard, mouse, and peripherals) and the video data for monitor A.

*Only cables specifically designed to work with this switch can be used. DO NOT attempt to use ordinary 15-pin VGA connector cables to link

these ports to the computers.

5. USB Port

Connect one USB peripheral (printer, scanner, etc.) here to share with your computer in your KVM setup.

Installation

Before you Begin

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the switch will receive power from the computer.

2. Make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.

Keyboard Power On

function. Otherwise, the

Installation

Cable Connection

1. Plug your Console devices (USB keyboard, USB mouse, VGA monitors, microphone and speakers), into the switch’s Console Ports.

Note: Only supports two-piece, powered speakers.

2. Use the

Por t A

KVM cable (the one with the USB connector) to connect any available CPU A port to

the first VGA port and the USB port of the computer you are installing.

3. Use the

Port B

KVM cable (the one with the microphone and speaker connectors) to connect the

CPU B port to the second VGA port and the audio jacks of the computer you are installing.

Note: Be sure that the Port B cable is in the same CPU port as the Port A cable (ex: if connecting to CPU1, then connect one cable to 1A port and the other to 1B port)

4. Connect your USB peripherals to the USB ports located on the front and rear panels.

5. If you choose to use external power, plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source.

Note: The power adapter (optional) should be DC5V 2.6A with the inside positive and the outside negative:

6. Turn on the power to the computers.

(Connection for USB Computers)

Installation

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