Rose MultiVideo User Manual

MultiVideo

™

KVM SW ITCH W ITH MULT IPLE VID EO

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS

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Rose Electronics Part # MAN-SUPP-MV 1.3
Printed In the United States of America 

OVERVIEW

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This manual supplement explains the additional information needed to
install and configure the MultiVideo prod uct s. Us e this supplement in
conjunction with the supplied manual. The supplied manual explains the
additional features and the on-screen display capability of the MultiVideo.

System overview

The MultiVideo is designed to provide seamless, trouble-free switching from
a single KVM station to any connected computer and display the multi-video
output from the computer. You can switch to any of the connected
computers by simple keyboard commands, the front panel – or + buttons, or
from a computer terminal or st andal one PC co nne cted to the RS/232 seri al
port (not connected to a CPU port). With the OSD option, you can switch to
a connected computer from an on-screen list of the connected computers.

Refer to the UltraView Pro manual for detailed switching instructions.
If your system demands are greater than a single unit can provide, the

MultiVideo can be easily expanded to connect up to 64 computers by
chaining units together with expansion cables. All MultiVideo models can
easily be expanded by chaining the units together and configur ing the
system. Using the 2 port “M”-chassis, you can expand the system to 4
computers. The 4 port “B”-chassis can expand to 16 computers, and the 8
port “C”-chassis can expand to 64 computers.

Features

Access up to 64 computers from one KVM station
Optional On-Screen-Display
Available in three different chassis sizes:

M - Chassis - 2 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 2 monitors
B - Chassis - 4 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 2 monitors
C - Chassis - 2 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 4 monitors
4 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 4 monitors
8 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 2 monitors

VIDEO connection

Video inputs 2-4 are DB25F connectors. A DB25 to HD15 cable is needed
for each video output from a CPU.

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MODELS

M – Chassis

C - Chassis

Label Description

Power

Power LED - Green when unit is on

LEDs

Indicator LEDs; Numbered pairs of

- and +

- Connects to the previous CPU

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MultiVideo models

B – Chassis

Figure 1. MultiVideo models

LEDs shows status and power of
connected computers

Switches*

* The - and + switches are used when:

upgrading the firmware
resetting the unit to factory defaults
running diagnostics.

Table 1. Front panel

+ Connects to the next CPU

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“M” Chassis (2U2V)

“B” Chassis (4U2V)

“C” Chassis (2U4V)

“C” Chassis (4U4V)

“C” Chassis (8U2V)

MultiVideo models (rear)

Figure 2. Rear panel
NOTE: DB9 (LINK) connector on Video expansion units only

Power connector not used on Video expansion unit.

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Label

Connector

Description

Power

“M” Chassis only

Power adapter connector

None

“B” and “C” Chassis only

Link

DB9F – Expansion connector

X =

CPU #

DB25F – CPU connectors

X =

DB25F – CPU monitor only

KVM-1

DB25F - KVM connector.

MONITOR

DB25F - KVM additional monitor(s)

RS232

RJ12

DIN 5F

IEC320
Power receptacle w/switch

(Video expansion models only)

Video #

Table 2. Rear panel connectors

connectors

6-conductor jack

Cables

Master to Slave unit cables

In systems needing additional CPUs, the MultiVideo can be cascaded to
other MultiVideos. To cascade a MultiVideo to other “Slave” units, you will
need one DB25M to DB25M, switch-to-switch cable for each cascaded unit.

The MultiVideo can also be expanded to add additional Video ports. A
DB9M to DB9M, switch-to-switch cable is used with the MultiVideo video
expansion units.
(Rose Electronics switch-to-switch cable part number CAB-CXVSMMnnn.)
(See Appendix B for cable part numbers)

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INSTALLATION

Dual-Video CPUs (1-4)

Video 1
Video 2

KVM Station

Master
Slave#1

Slave#2

Dual video
CPUs (1

Dual video

Two additional “Slave”

Installation – Single unit

Figure 3. 4U2V Unit installation

Installation – Cascading units

CPUs 5-8

Figure 4. Cascading units

units can be added to
this configuration.

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Applications

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 8

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Video 1

Video 8

Dual video

KVM Station

Link
Cable

16-Video In
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Installation – Video Expansio n system

The MultiVideo can be custom configured to expand the number of video
ports. The example below can have up to 16 separate video sources and
up to 8 video outputs. The KVM station can switch the video by simple
keyboard commands, the push-button switches on the front panel, or from
the on-screen display. Refer to the UltraView Pro manual for detailed
switching instructions.

Figure 5. Custom 2x8 configuration

-Video Out

CPU 1 of 8

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APPENDICES

Part number

Description

CAB-D9MM005

DB9M to DB9M Link cable

CAB-CXVSMMnnn

DB25M to DB25M Cascading cable

CAB-C1Y0000Cnnn

HD15M to DB25F Video only cable (CPU)

CAB-C1V0000Mnnn

HD15F to DB25F Video only cable (Monitor)

CAB-S13W3000Cnnn

CPU (SGI) 13W3 to DB25M video only cable

CAB-SC0000Cnnn

CPU (SUN) 13W3 to DB25M video only cable

CAB-SB0000Mnnn

SUN video 13W3 to DB25M video only cable

CAB-S13W30000Mnnn

SGI video 13W3 to DB25M video only cable

Connectors

Power – IEC 320 standard receptacle

Interconnect – DB9 (Custom configuration)

Indicators

1 Power LED
2-8 Computer power LEDs

Appendix A. Parts and cables

Appendix B. General Specifications

The MultiVideo part number is Mwx-yUzV
Where w = platform, E = (Multi-platform) PC, SUN, Apple, Unix
P = (PC) PC and Unix computers
Where x = chassis size, M (mini), B (low), C (high)
Where y = number of CPUs (2, 4, or 8)
Where z = number of monitors (2 or 4)

The MultiVideo Video expansion model part numbers are:
MPC – 2U4V/MV (Master unit)
MPC – 2U4V/SL (Slave unit)

(MPC-2U4V/MV model only)
CPU/KVM connector – DB25F
Video ports – DB25F
RS232 connector – RJ12, 6 conductor

2-8 Select LEDs

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Appendix C. Rack mount

Rack Mount Instructions

The optional rack mount kit includes the following items:

• Two black anodized mounting brackets.

• Four 6 x 32 x 3/8” flat head mounting screws.

• Mounting instructions insert.

To rack mount your MultiVideo, attach the two rack mounting brackets to
your unit with the short flange against the unit using the four screws
provided. Secure the mounting brackets to the rack using the appropriate
size bolts, nuts and lock washers. Using hardware other than that provided
could cause damage to the electronics and/or result in loss of mounting
integrity. Do not over tighten the screws used to mount the unit to the
mounting brackets.

The following general guidelines should be observed when installing your
unit into a rack.

a). The MultiVideo is designed to work in an ambient temperature of

ο

C to 45οC (32οF – 113οF).

0

b). Do not block power supply vents or otherwise restrict airflow when

rack-mounting this unit.

c). Mechanical loading of the rack should be considered to prevent

instability and possible tipping over.

d). Tighten all connectors securely and provide adequate strain relief

for all cables.

e). Provide a grounded power source to all units. Pay special

attention to overall branch circuit load ratings before connecting
equipment to this source. Overloaded circuits are potential fire
hazards and can cause equipment failures or poor performance.

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APPENDICES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Disclaimer .................................................................................................... 1

Introduction / System overview .................................................................... 1

Features ................................................................................................... 2

Package contents .................................................................................... 2

Compatibility ............................................................................................ 3

Rose Electronics web site ........................................................................ 3

System overview .......................................................................................... 3

KVM station ............................................................................................. 3

CPU connection ....................................................................................... 4

Cascading Units ....................................................................................... 4

Menu system ........................................................................................... 4

UltraView Pro models .................................................................................. 5

UltraView Pro models (rear) ..................................................................... 6

UltraView Pro Cables ................................................................................... 7

UltraView Pro to KVM station cable ......................................................... 7

UltraView Pro to CPU cables ................................................................... 7

UltraView Pro master to slave cables ...................................................... 7

Organizing the system ................................................................................. 8

Installation – single unit................................................................................ 8

Step 1. Connecting the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse .................. 8

Step 2. Apply power to UltraView Pro ...................................................... 8

Step 3. Connecting the computers ........................................................... 9

Installation - Cascading units ..................................................................... 10

Slave unit installation ............................................................................. 11

Main configuration menu ........................................................................ 13

Configure system menu ......................................................................... 14

Configure computer menu ..................................................................... 18

Configure overlay ................................................................................... 20

Configure security .................................................................................. 24

Selecting a computer ................................................................................. 26

Keyboard commands ................................................................................. 27

Keyboard command usage .................................................................... 29

Reset to factory defaults ........................................................................ 29

Rackmounting ........................................................................................ 29

Serial Port (RS232) .................................................................................... 30

Firmware update .................................................................................... 30

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 33

Service Information .................................................................................... 35

Maintenance and Repair ........................................................................ 35

Technical Support .................................................................................. 35

Safety......................................................................................................... 36

Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements ............................................... 37

Figures

Figure 1. UltraView models ...................................................................... 5

Figure 2. Rear Panel ................................................................................ 6

Figure 3. UltraView Pro to CPUs ............................................................ 10

Figure 4. Cascading units ....................................................................... 11

Figure 5. Main configur at ion men u ......................................................... 13

Figure 6. Configure system menu .......................................................... 14

Figure 7. Configure computer menu ....................................................... 18

Figure 8. Configure overlay menu .......................................................... 20

Figure 9. Configure security ................................................................... 24

Figure 10. Computer select window ........................................................... 26

Figure 11. Power-on diagnostic screen ...................................................... 32

Tables

Table 1. Front panel ..................................................................................... 5

Table 2. Rear panel connectors ................................................................... 6

Table 3. Typematic rate .............................................................................. 16

Table 4. Keyboard commands .................................................................... 27

Table 5. Mode command values ................................................................ 28

Table 6. Resolution command values ........................................................ 28

Appendices

Appendix A. Initial factory settings .............................................. 39

Appendix B. Parts and cables..................................................... 40

Appendix C. General Specifications ............................................. 8

Appendix D. Rack mount ins tructions ......................................... 42

Appendix E. Rack mount illustration ............................................. 9

Appendix F. Keyboard mapping ................................................. 43

Appendix G. Video distance capability ....................................... 44

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INTRODUCTION

A Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse are referred to

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual,
the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither
does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the
right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product
without notice.

The manufacturer cannot ac cept liability for damages due to misuse of the
product or other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising
directly or indirectly from the use of this product.

Introduction / System overview

Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics UltraView Pro™ Professional
KVM switch. The UltraView Pro represents the latest technology in
keyboard-video monitor-mouse switching. It features an on-screen display
for easy configuration and computer switching. The UltraView Pro is the
result of Rose Electronics commitment to provi ding state-of-the-art
switching solutions for today’s demanding work place. The UltraView Pro
has proven to be a valuable and dependable inves tment for users that have
the need to access multiple computer systems from a single KVM station.

throughout this manual as a KVM station.

Please refer to the safety section first before proceeding with any
installation or configuration of the UltraView Pro.

The UltraView Pro is available in three models.
The “M” chassis – 2 or 4 computer ports
The “B” chassis – 4 or 8 computer ports
The “C” chassis – 4, 8, 12, or 16 computer ports

Each model can support either PC/Unix or multi-platform (PC, Apple, Sun,
USB, and Unix workstations) systems. All models feature an advanced on­screen display for easy configuration of the UltraView Pro. Switching to a
connected computer can be done by simple keyboard commands, an on­screen list of the computers or by selecting the computer from the front
panel.

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All UltraView Pro models can easily be expanded by chaining the units
together and configuring the system using the on-screen configuration
menus. Using 4 port units (“M” chassis), you can expand the UltraView Pro
to 16 computers. Using 16 port units
(“C” chassis) you can expand to 256 computers.

Features

 Access up to 256 computers from one KVM station.
 Supports PC or Multi-p lat f o rm sy st em s.
 On-screen display for easy configuration and CPU switching.
 The connected computers name is displayed on-screen with adjustable

font, color, and screen pos ition.

 Choose computer from an on-screen list, keyboard command or from

the front panel.

 Supports all PC, Macintosh, and Sun video types.
 Supports video resolutions up to 1600x 1280 (non-interlaced video).
 Programmable keyboard typematic rate and delay for PCs.
 PS/2, Serial, Apple ADB, and Sun mouse types supported.
 PC, PS/2, AT, Apple, Sun, Unix and USB keyboards supported.
 Compatible with PC, Apple, Sun, and Unix workstations.
 Unix workstations supported include IBM RS/6000, SGI, HP, DEC, and

other workstations that use a PC style keyboard.

 Front panel LEDs show selected computer and power on state.
 Scan function sequences through the connected computers at rates of

1 to 999 seconds.

 Microprocessor controlled keyboard and mouse emulation.
 Keyboard and mouse modes, Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock

settings are saved for each connected computer .

 Four different screen savers are availa ble .
 Flash memory saves all configurations and sett ing s. Firmw a re updates

are available on Rose Elec tronics web site.

 Available in 2, 4, 8, 12, or 16 port models.
 Rack mount kits are available for 19”, 23”, and 24” racks.

Package contents

The package contents consists of the following:

 The UltraView Pro unit.
 Power adapter (provided with M-chassis).
 Installation and operations manual.

CPU, KVM, and expansion cables are usually ordered separately.
If the package contents are not correct, contact Rose Electronics
or your reseller so the problem can be quickly resolved.

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Computers

Industry standard PCs, Sun, Unix computers such as
RS/6000, HP, SGI, DEC, and others.

Monitors

VGA, SVGA, XGA, RGB, Composite

Keyboards

PC/Unix US, most foreign Qwerty keyboards, Korean and

not be compatible.

Mouse

Standard PS/2, PS/2 wheel,

Apple ADB**

Audio
Devices**

Audio speakers
Microphone

Serial
Devices**

Touchscreen
Graphics tablet

Compatibility

Japanese, keyboards with or without Windows keys (101,
102, 104, 105, 106, 109 keys), USB*, Sun**, Apple
ADB**. Some older XT/AT auto-sensing keyboards may

Serial 2 or 3 button*
USB*
SUN**

* Available for CPU ports onl y
** Available on multi-p latfor m mode ls only

Rose Electronics web site

Visit our web site at www.rose.com for additional information on the
UltraView Pro and other products offered by Ros e Electronics that are
designed for data center applications, classroom environments and m any
other switching applications.

System overview

The UltraView Pro is designed to provide seamless, trouble-free switching
from a single KVM station to any connected CPU. You can switch to any of
the connected computers by simple keyboard commands, the front panel +
or - buttons, or an on-screen list of computers. If your system demands are
greater than a single unit can provide, the UltraView Pro can be easily
expanded to connect up to 256 computers.

KVM station

A KVM station, consisting of a keyboard, video monitor and mouse,
connects to the UltraView Pro’s DB25F connector that is labeled
monitor/keyboard/mouse. The keyboard, video monitor and mouse used for
the KVM station should be compatible with all of the CPUs that will be
connected.

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CPU connection

All CPU connectors on the UltraView Pro are DB25F. The CPUs are
connected to the UltraView Pro using a CPU cable designed to interfac e
with the CPU type such as a PC, SUN or Apple. A CPU cable is needed for
each connected Computer.

Cascading Units

The UltraView Pro is designed to allow for expanding from a single unit to
multiple units. When set up in this configuration, one unit is designated as
the master unit and the other UltraView Pro units are designated as slave
units. Each CPU connector on the master unit can be connected to the
KVM connector on a slave unit. Using a 16 port UltraView Pro as the
master and 16 port units for the 16 slaves, expands the capability to 256
computers. A switch-to-switch cable for each slav e unit is ne eded.

Menu system

The UltraView Pro’s menu system makes it very easy to configure the
system (KVM station and unit), the connected computers, the colors,
resolution, screen saver, and the general appearance of the on-screen
displays and labels.

To access the UltraView Pro’s menu system, first press and release the left
control <Ctrl> key. Then, within 2 seconds, press the F12 key. The main
configuration menu will display.

To navigate through the configuration menus, use the up/down arrow keys
to select the section needing configuration. Once the section is selected
(highlighted), pressing enter will either display that sections configuration
menu, display an input box to enter new values, or show a list of availabl e
choices.

To exit the menu system select Exit from the main configuration menu and
press enter. If any changes have been made you will be prompted to either
save the changes or exi t without saving the new configurations. If you
choose yes, the changes are saved to flash memory. If you choose no, the
changes will stay in effect as long as the unit has power. Once power is
removed from the unit, unless saved, all changes are discarded.

Each item in the menu system is explained in detail in the menu section of
this manual.

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