Rose electronic vista User Manual

VISTA L-SERIES

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS

MANUAL

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions may cause interference to radio
communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications of Part 15 of
FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
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cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the
interference.

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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
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dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
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Industrie Canada.

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This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC
directive 89/336/EEC in respect of EN55022 (Class B), EN50082-1 and
EN60555-2 standards and the Low Voltage Directive.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................. 1

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

Optional on-screen disp lay (OSD) features............................................ 2

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

System overview ......................................................................................... 4

KVM station ............................................................................................ 4

CPU connections .................................................................................... 4

Rose Electronics web site ...................................................................... 5

Vista L-Series models .................................................................................. 6

Vista cables ................................................................................................. 9

Installation .................................................................................................. 10

Step 1 - Connecting the KVM station ................................................... 10

Step 2 - Connect the CPUs .................................................................. 11

Step 3 - Applying power ....................................................................... 12

Step 4 – Verify keyboard, mouse and CPU operation ......................... 12

Operating instructions ................................................................................ 14

Keyboard command ............................................................................. 14

Keyboard command description ........................................................... 16

On-screen display option ........................................................................... 20

Vista L-series menu structure ............................................................... 20

Main menu ............................................................................................ 21

Configure computer name .................................................................... 22

Configure appearance .......................................................................... 23

Appearance options: ....................................................................... 24

Configure security ................................................................................. 25

Configure mouse type .......................................................................... 27

Configure keyboard type ...................................................................... 28

Configure miscellaneous ...................................................................... 29

Save...................................................................................................... 30

Computer select window ...................................................................... 31

TroubleShooting ........................................................................................ 32

Maintenance and repair ............................................................................. 34

Technical support ...................................................................................... 34

Safety ......................................................................................................... 35

Safety and EMC regulatory statements................................................ 36

Tables

Table 1. Compatibility .................................................................................. 3

Table 2. Front panel description .................................................................. 6

Table 3. Vista 4UA/8UA description ............................................................ 7

Table 4. Vista 4PCA/8PCA description ....................................................... 8

Table 5. Keyboard commands .................................................................. 16

Figures

Figure 1. Typical installation ...................................................................... 5

Figure 2. Optional power adapter .............................................................. 5

Figure 3. Vista 4 port ................................................................................. 6

Figure 4. Vista 8 port ................................................................................. 6

Figure 5. Vista to KVM station ................................................................. 10

Figure 6. Vista to CPU ............................................................................. 11

Figure 7. Vista to CrystalView ................................................................. 13

Figure 8. Vista Installation ....................................................................... 13

Figure 9. Vista L-series menu structure .................................................. 20

Figure 10. OSD Main menu ....................................................................... 21

Figure 11. OSD Computer name ............................................................... 22

Figure 12. OSD Configure appearance ..................................................... 23

Figure 13. OSD Configure passwords ...................................................... 25

Figure 14. OSD Configure mouse ............................................................. 27

Figure 15. OSD Configure keyboard ......................................................... 28

Figure 16. OSD Configure miscellaneous ................................................. 29

Figure 17. OSD Save menu ...................................................................... 30

Figure 18. OSD Computer select window ................................................. 31

Appendix

Appendix A. Initial factory settings ............................................................ 38

Appendix B. Parts and cables ................................................................... 39

Appendix C. General specifications .......................................................... 40

Appendix D. Rack mount instructions ....................................................... 41

Appendix E. Rack mount illustration ......................................................... 42

Appendix F. Typematic rate ...................................................................... 43

INTRODUCTION

A Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse are referred to

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics Vista Universal KVM
switch. The Vista switch is the result of Rose Electronics commitment to
providing state-of-the-art switching solutions for today’s demanding work
place. The Vista switch has proven to be a valuable investment for users
that have a need to access multiple CPUs 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 Vista switch.

The Vista L-series s witch is avai lab le in eight m odels . The 4-port and 8­port models are available with DB25 connectors or PC connectors. Each
model can be ordered with optional on-screen display capabilities.

For the Vista models with DB25 connectors, it is recommended that Rose
Electronics cable part number CAB-WX0606Cnnn or CAB-CX0606Cnnn
(DB25 to HD15/PS2/PS2) CPU Cable be used.

For the models with PC connectors, it is recommended that Rose
Electronics cable part number CAB-CXV66MMnnn or CAB-WX66MMnnn
(VGA/PS/2 keyboard/PS/2 mouse cable) be used.

The Vista L-series switch can be ordered with an on-screen display option.
This option allows you to configure the Vista switch from easy to use
menus that display on your KVM stations’ video monitor. You can assign
unique names to each computer, change colors, fonts and assign a
password for access to the configuration menus and a password for
access to the attached computers.

The Vista switch can simplify your job by helping you organize your
multiple computer applications. Because the Vista switch lets you use a
single keyboard, video monitor, and mouse to access several computers,
you can significantly reduce your equipment overhead and end keyboard
and monitor clutter.

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Features

 Available with DB25 or PC (keyboard, video monitor, mouse) CPU

connectors.

 Access up to 4 or 8 computers from one KVM station.
 Select a computer from the front panel or simple keyboard commands.
 Models with the on-screen display (OSD) option can select computers

from an on-screen menu.

 Power is obtained from the attached CPUs, eliminating the need for an

external power source. An external power adapter is required for
models with the OSD option.

 Front panel LEDs show computer, keyboard, and mouse status.
 Keyboard, video monitor, and mouse plug directly into the PC unit.
 Scan mode automatically sequences through CPUs at adjustable rate.
 Non-volatile memory stores configuration settings.
 Full emulation of keyboard and mouse, allowing computers to be booted

at any time.

 Supports PS/2 mouse, wheel mouse, and serial mouse.
 Keyboard Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock states automatically

saved and restored when switching among CPUs.

 Keyboard mode is automatically detected for simultaneous support of

PCs, Unix computers, and IBM mode 1 computers.

 Reset button reinitializes all ports.
 Keyboard lockout function <Ctrl L>.
 Low cost and easy to use.
 Heavy-duty steel, fully shielded chassis.
 Rackmount option for 19", 23", or 24" racks. (1 rack unit high, 1.75”)
 Saves space, reduces equipment and power costs, and eliminates

clutter.

 One-year warranty and unlimited technical support.
 Made in USA.

Optional on-screen display (OSD) features

 On-screen display shows on top of existing video.
 Easy to use menus guide you through the configuration settings.
 Adjustable colors, fonts and text positions.
 Colors can be solid or transparent.
 Four selectable screen savers.
 Password protection for the Vista’s configuration menus.
 Computer access password protection.

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CPUs

Computers

Industry standard PCs, Unix computers such as
RS-6000, HP 9000, SGI, DEC Alpha, and others.

Monitors

SVGA

Keyboards

US, Korean, Japanes e, k e yboards with or wit hou t

be compatible).

Mouse

Standard PS/2 Mouse (2 or 3 button)
Serial Mouse (2 or 3 button)

KVM Station

Monitors

SVGA

Keyboards

US, Korean, Japanese, ke yboards with or withou t

be compatible).

Mouse

Standard PS/2 Mouse (2 or 3 button)
PS/2 Wheel Mouse (2 button wheel)

Compatibility

Windows keys (101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 109 keys)
(Some older XT/AT auto-sensing keyboards may not

PS/2 Wheel Mouse (2 button + wheel)

Windows keys (101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 109 keys)
(Some older XT/AT auto-sensing keyboards may not

Table 1. Compatibility

Package contents

The package contents consists of the following:

 The Vista Unit.
 Power adapter (provided with OSD option).
 Installation and operations manual.

CPU 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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OVERVIEW

System overview

The Vista L-series switch is designed to provide seamless, trouble-free
switching from a single KVM station to any connected CPU. You can
switch to the connected computers by simple keyboard commands or
using the front panel buttons. Vistas’ with the On-Screen Display option
(OSD) can switch to the connected computers from an on-screen menu.

Figure 1 shows a typical configuration using the Vista 8 port switch with
DB25 connectors. Up to 8 CPUs can be connected to the Vista 8 port
switch and accessed from a single KVM station.

KVM station

A KVM station, consisting of a keyboard, video monitor and mouse,
connects directly to the Vista switches’ KVM connectors. The KVM station
can switch its keyboard, video monitor and mouse to any of the connected
CPUs and fully control that CPU if authorized. Files and folders can be
managed, applications can be executed, upgrades can be performed, and
general maintenance done from the KVM station.

The keyboard, video monitor and mouse used for the KVM station should
be compatible with all of the CPU that will be connected. The KVM
stations mouse must be a PS/2 mouse. It cannot be a serial mouse. The
Vista switch will translate the KVMs PS/2 mouse movements and present
it in serial form to CPUs with serial mouse connections. The KVM
connectors on the Vista switch are HD-15F for the video monitor and
MiniDin-6F for the keyboard and mouse.

CPU connections

The CPU connectors on the Vista switch depend on the model ordered.
The “U” model connectors are DB25F for each CPU. The “PC” model
connectors are HD15F (video) and MiniDin-6F (keyboard and mouse) for
each CPU. Attached CPUs that use a serial mouse, use adapter ACC­KVM6F9F to connect to the CPUs serial port (do not substitute).

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Figure 1. Typical installation

UP TO 8 CPUs

KVM STATION

Power connectors

The power connector on the Vista switch is for a supplemental power
adapter. Supplemental power may be needed if the cable length from the
computers to the Vista switch is long or you are using a wireless keyboard.
The power adapter is furnished for Vista models with the OSD option. (See
Figure 2)

Supplemental power adapter
is required for Units with the
OSD option

Figure 2. Optional power adapter

Rose Electronics web site

Visit our web site at www.rose.com for additional information on the Vista
and other products offered by Rose Electronics that are designed for
server room and data center applications, classroom environments and
many other switching applications.

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MODELS

Keyboard and mouse data is sent to the unit.

Power LEDs

Indicates which computers are powered on.

Select LEDs

Indicates which computer is selected.

mouse.

(1 – 4 or 1 – 8)

Vista L-Series models

Figure 3. Vista 4 port

Figure 4. Vista 8 port

Activity LED (ACT) Lit when selected CPU has power. Flashes when

Reset button Resets the unit and initializes the keyboard and

CPU Select buttons

Table 2. Front panel description

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Selects the computer to be accessed.

KVL-4UA rear connectors

Label

Connector type

Description

(4U) 1,2,3,4

DB25

Computer connectors

(8U) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

DB25

Computer connectors

Monitor

HD15F

KVM monitor

Mouse

MiniDin-6F

KVM PS/2 mouse

Keyboard

MiniDin-6F

KVM keyboard

KVL-8UA rear connectors

connector

connector

connector

Table 3. Vista 4UA/8UA description

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KVL-4PCA rear connectors

KVL-8PCA rear connectors

Label

Connector Type

Description

Keyboard (MiniDin-6F)

Video (HD15F)

CPU connectors

1-8 on 8PC model

KVM monitor
connector

KVM PS/2 mouse
connector

KVM keyboard

Mouse (MiniDin-6F)

Monitor HD15F

Mouse

Keyboard MiniDin-6F

Table 4. Vista 4PCA/8PCA description

MiniDin-6F

1-4 on 4PC model

connector

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CABLES

Vista cables

Vista to CPU cables

For the Vista models with DB25 CPU connectors, it is recommended
that Rose Electronics cable part number CAB-WX0606Cnnn or
CAB-CX0606Cnnn (DB25 to HD15/PS2/PS2) CPU cable be used.

For the Vista models with PC connectors, it is recommended that Rose
Electronics cable part number CAB-CXV66MMnnn or CAB-WX66MMnnn
(VGA & PS/2 Male to Male cable) be used.

For attached CPUs that use a serial mouse, use adapter ACC-KVM6F9F
to connect to the CPUs serial port (do not substitute).

Vista to KVM station cable

The keyboard, video monitor, and mouse cables on a KVM station can
connect directly to the Vista switches connectors provided they are a
HD15 video and PS/2 (MiniDin-6) keyboard and mouse connectors.

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INSTALLATION

Installation

Installation of the Vista switch consists of the following steps:
It is recommended that the CPUs be powered off.

1. Connect the KVM station to the Vista switch.
(Connect the optional power adapter if the unit has the OSD option.)

2. Connect the CPUs to the Vista switch.

3. Sequentially apply power, boot the CPUs.

4. Verify keyboard, mouse and CPU operation.

Step 1 - Connecting the KVM station

Connect your KVM station’s keyboard, video monitor and mouse cables to
the corresponding Vist a switches’ keyboard, video monitor and mouse
connectors as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5. Vista t o K VM station

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