Rose electronic Video Easyware User Manual

MultiVideo™

KVM SWITCH W ITH MULTIPLE VIDEO

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS

SUPPLEMENT

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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Rose Electronics warrants the MultiVideo ™ to be in good working order for one year from the
date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in
good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its
option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be
either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics. This
limited warranty does not include service to repair damage to the Unit resulting from accident,
disaster, abuse, or unauthorized modification of the Unit, including static discharge and power
surges.

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no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization number. Contact an
authorized repair center or Rose Electronics for further information.

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OVERVIEW

This manual supplement explains the additional information needed to
install and configure the MultiVideo products. Use 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 standalone PC connected to the RS/232 serial
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 configuring 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

MultiVideo models

M – Chassis

B – Chassis

C - Chassis

Figure 1. MultiVideo models

Label Description

Power

LEDs

- and +

Switches*

Power LED - Green when unit is on

Indicator LEDs; Numbered pairs of
LEDs shows status and power of
connected computers

- Connects to the previous CPU
+ Connects to the next CPU

* The - and + switches are used when:

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

Table 1. Front panel

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MultiVideo models (rear)

“M” Chassis (2U2V)

“B” Chassis (4U2V)

“C” Chassis (2U4V)

“C” Chassis (4U4V)

“C” Chassis (8U2V)

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

None

Link

X =
CPU #

X =
Video #

KVM-1

MONITOR

“M” Chassis only
DIN 5F
Power adapter connector

“B” and “C” Chassis only
IEC320
Power receptacle w/switch

DB9F – Expansion connector
(Video expansion models only)

DB25F – CPU connectors

DB25F – CPU monitor only
connectors

DB25F - KVM connector.

DB25F - KVM additional monitor(s)

RS232

Table 2. Rear panel connectors

RJ12
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

Video 1

Video 2

Installation – Single unit

Dual-Video CPUs (1-4)

Figure 3. 4U2V Unit installation

Installation – Cascading units

Slave#2

Dual video
CPUs 5-8

Slave#1

Dual video
CPUs (1-4)

Figure 4. Cascading units

Master

KVM Station

Two additional “Slave”
units can be added to
this configuration.

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Applications

VIDEO 8

VIDEO 1

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Video 1

Video 8

Installation – Video Expansion 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

Link
Cable

16-Video In

8-Video Out

KVM Station

Dual video
CPU 1 of 8

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APPENDICES

Appendix A. Parts and cables

Part number Description

CAB-D9MM005 DB9M to DB9M Link cable

CAB-CXVSMMnnn DB25M to DB25M Cascading cable

CAB-C1Y0000Cnnn

CAB-C1V0000Mnnn

CAB-S13W3000Cnnn

CAB-SC0000Cnnn

CAB-SB0000Mnnn

CAB-S13W30000Mnnn

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)

Connectors Power – IEC 320 standard receptacle

Indicators 1 Power LED

HD15M to DB25F Video only cable (CPU)

HD15F to DB25F Video only cable (Monitor)

CPU (SGI) 13W3 to DB25M video only cable

CPU (SUN) 13W3 to DB25M video only cable

SUN video 13W3 to DB25M video only cable

SGI video 13W3 to DB25M video only cable

(MPC-2U4V/MV model only)
CPU/KVM connector – DB25F
Video ports – DB25F
RS232 connector – RJ12, 6 conductor
Interconnect – DB9 (Custom configuration)

2-8 Select LEDs
2-8 Computer power 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 45

0

ο

C (32

ο

F – 113ο F).

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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