serverLink SL-421 User Manual

User Manual

Version 2.1

October 2001

Model SL-421

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Table of Contents

3 Welcome T o The ServerLink Infinity .

3 ServerLink Infinity Model
3 Support Service

4 ServerLink Infinity Features
5 Preinstallation

5 General concepts
5 Physical Considerations

6 ServerLink Installation

6 Set up the Console
6 Connect the first computer
6 Turn on the system.
6 Connect Additional Computers
7 During Installation

7 Controlling the ServerLink

7 Front panel operation
7 Console Control
8 ServerLink Popup Screens
8 Server Selection Screen
9 Main Setup Screen
11 Mouse Setup Screen
12 Product Information Screen
12 Diagnostic Screen

12 Other information

12 ServerLink Website
12 Cascading Your ServerLink
12 Other Models Of ServerLink

13 Technical Data
14 T roubleshooting
15 Notices

15 Copyright Notice
15 Warranty
15 Disclaimer
15 Warning

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Welcome To The ServerLink Infinity.

The ServerLink Infinity is an electronic KVM switch for
use in multi-computer installations. At sites where an
operator requires rapid access to many computers, the
ServerLink Infinity offers an ideal solution. The ease of use
and its simple operation make the ServerLink Infinity an
outstanding tool for your computers.
Manufactured in Melbourne, Australia, The ServerLink
Infinity is designed for the convenient management of server
rooms, network hosts and other multi-system installations.

ServerLink Infinity Model

This booklet is a user manual for the following model:

ServerLink Infinity SL-421

Support Service

The ServerLink Infinity is backed by a

telephone support service.

For ServerLink Toll Free Support, please ring

1800 262 262

A Free Call anywhere in Australia.

W e at

Diamond Systems Pty . Ltd.

hope that you enjoy using your

ServerLink Infinity .

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ServerLink Infinity Features

Model SL-421

One operator can control up to 4 computers.
Designed and Manufactured in Australia.
Toll free Support.
3 Year Warranty.
Units can be cascaded for larger installations.
Microprocessor controlled operation.
Designed for continuous operation.
No external power supply is required.
Independent of any Operating System.
Computer selection by keyboard or front panel.
On Screen Display.
Each computer can have a user defined name.
Individually selectable computers.
Scanning function for selected computers.
EEPROM memory will save altered settings when the
ServerLink is turned off.
Automatic mouse emulation.
Support for various mouse types.

2 button,
2 button wheel,

4 button wheel.
Retention of keyboard settings for each Computer.
Standard connectors are used throughout.
Colour Coded PS/2 Connectors.
Connect to computers with standard cables.
Emulation of keyboard and mouse functions to allow any
computer to boot up without operator assistance.

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Preinstallation

General concepts

FUNDAMENT ALS OF OPERATION

The ServerLink connects multiple computers to a single
keyboard, monitor and mouse. Invoking a popup display at
the console allows the operator to select one of the
computers. A physical keyboard, monitor and mouse are
plugged into the ServerLink. The ServerLink switches the
keyboard, monitor and mouse signals from the selcted
computer and does this with standard cables.

Physical Considerations

LOCATION

Place the ServerLink near the computers to be switched.
Position the ServerLink where the front panel display is
visible and the switches are easily reached.

CABLES

Your ServerLink supplier has colour coded cable sets for
each computer available in various lengths. Three standard
cables are needed to connect each computer to the
ServerLink. The keyboard and mouse use cables with male
PS/2 connectors. The video cable is similar to a monitor
extension cable and uses HDB15 connectors.
In all cases good quality cables should be used.

CABLE CONNECTION

Connecting cables should be well supported between the
computer and the ServerLink. Consider the use of cable ties.
Cables should be laid so that individual cables or connectors
are not stressed by the weight of adjacent cables.