Avocent SwitchView User manual

Selecting a channel

A channel may be selected in one of the following ways:

• Pressing the button corresponding to the relevant

attached computer

• Using hotkey commands

When you change channels, the mouse will stop moving

for one to two seconds as the signals are synchronized.

Using SwitchView with

USB-connected systems

When USB devices are attached to the SwitchView, they

can be shared with any attached computer. Up to 126

USB devices can be connected by attaching additional

hubs to the unit.

Your SwitchView incorporates a USB 1.1B compliant hub

with two ports. The hub can be switched to any of the

attached computers in conjunction with, or separately

from, the USB mouse/keyboard and the video connections.

NOTE: Firmware updates can be installed using the

UPGRADE port. For instructions and the latest firmware,

visit www.avocent.com.

The following instructions will help you

operate your SwitchView unit.

Should you require further assistance, please

contact Avocent Technical Support. Using hotkey commands

A hotkey command can be used by pressing a series of

key sequences:

•<CTRL><CTRL> <X*> switches the keyboard,

mouse, video and all USB devices simultaneously

to another system.

•<CTRL><CTRL> <LEFT ARROW> toggles scan

mode on or off.

•<CTRL><CTRL> <UP ARROW> <X*> switches

the keyboard, mouse and video to another system

separately from the USB hub.

•<CTRL><CTRL> <DOWN ARROW> <X*>

switches the USB hub to another system separately

from the PS/2 keyboard/mouse and video.

*<X> = the port number of the attached computer

or USB hub

NOTE: <SCROLL><SCROLL> can be substituted in

any hotkey sequences that use <CTRL><CTRL>.

Quick Installation Guide

SwitchView USB

To operate a SwitchView unit

The Power of Being There

590-344-103A

Check our web site at www.avocent.com/support to search the knowledge base or use the on-line service request. Click on Contact Details for regional support.

The following instructions will help you

connect your SwitchView unit.

Should you require further assistance, please

contact Avocent Technical Support.

Powering the SwitchView unit

Power down all computers that will be attached to your

SwitchView unit. Plug the supplied power cord into the

power socket on the rear of the SwitchView unit. Plug

the other end into an appropriate AC power source.

Connecting the peripheral devices

Plug yourVGA monitor into the port labeled CONSOLE

on the back of the SwitchView. Speakers and a

microphone can be attached using the speaker and

microphone jacks labeled CONSOLE on the back of

the unit. Plug your USB keyboard and mouse into the

labeled ports on the front of the unit.

Connecting the first computer

Locate a KVM connection cable. Attach one end to

the monitor, USB, audio in and microphone ports on

the first computer to be attached to the SwitchView.

Route the other end to the SwitchView and attach it

to the 15-pin HDD, speaker and microphone ports.

The USB port sets are labeled PC1-PC4 to correspond

with the channels on the unit. The corresponding

speaker and microphone jack sets are labeled 1-4.

Connecting the remaining computers

Repeat step 3 to connect additional computers.

Connecting USB devices

Plug any USB devices or peripherals into the SwitchView

using the USB ports on the rear of the unit.

Powering the SwitchView unit and

attached computers

Power the SwitchView. Next to each port is a blue

LED. A blinking LED indicates that the attached

computer is not powered.

Power the first attached computer. Wait until it

has completely booted before switching to the

next computer and repeating the process.

Quick Installation Guide

SwitchView USB

Plug in the remaining

computers to the

SwitchView unit.

The Power of Being There

To connect a SwitchView USB

Plug in the monitor,

followed by the

keyboard and mouse.

Power down your

computers and attach

the appropriate

power cord.

Attach USB devices

to the rear ports of

the SwitchView unit.

Power up the

SwitchView unit

and all attached

computers.

UPGRADE

DC 12V, 1A

CPC4

2 1

PC3 PC2 PC1

CONSOLE

4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1

NOTE:

All drivers necessary for the SwitchView

are built into the unit. If you are installing the unit

with a Windows operating system and are

prompted for drivers, press NEXT until the

configuration is

complete.

Connect the first

computer to the

SwitchView unit.

Check our web site at www.avocent.com/support to search the knowledge base or use the on-line service request. Click on Contact Details for regional support.

The Power of Being There

UPGRADE

DC 12V, 1A

CPC4

2 1

PC3 PC2 PC1

CONSOLE

4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1

The Power of Being There

UPGRADE

DC 12V, 1A

CPC4

2 1

PC3 PC2 PC1

CONSOLE

4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1

The Power of Being There

UPGRADE

DC 12V, 1A

CPC4

2 1

PC3 PC2 PC1

CONSOLE

4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1

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