Avocent SwitchView 1000 Installation and maintenance instructions

590-656-501A
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Avocent Corporation
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Installer/User Guide
SwitchView® 1000 Switch
Avocent International Ltd.
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Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
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SwitchView®1000
Switch
Installer/User Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Installation...............................................................1
Introduction.............................................................................................1
Getting Started........................................................................................1
Installation.......................................................................................2
Rack Mounting Your SwitchView 1000 Switch.......................................3
Accessing and using the OSD menus...............................................4
Upgrading firmware ........................................................................6
Daisy-chaining your SwitchView 1000 switch.................................7
Appendices ................................................................................9
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide ......................................................9
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER
1Installation
Introduction
The SwitchView®1000 switch is a 4, 8 or 16-port keyboard, video and
mouse (KVM) appliance that supports both USB and PS/2 interfaces.
With the capacity to daisy-chain up to 16 levels, the SwitchView 1000
switch also allows direct channel selection via three different methods:
on-screen display (OSD), front-panel push-buttons or keyboard hotkeys.
Time-out and password protection offer secure access to the
SwitchView 1000 switch, while the hot-plug feature allows for
uninterrupted switching and usage.
Figure 1.1: SwitchView 1000 Switch
Getting Started
Before installing your SwitchView 1000 switch, refer to the following
list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance, as well
as other items necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the SwitchView 1000 switch
• SwitchView 1000 switch
• Rack mount kit
• Power supply
• Daisy-chain cable

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• Upgrade cable
• Ground terminator
Installation
If you are installing your SwitchView 1000 switch to a PS/2 interface,
you must power down all servers before connecting your switch to a
server to ensure proper installation. USB interfaces do not need to be
powered down before installation.
NOTE: Linux users may experience mouse failure if hot-plugging directly to the
SwitchView 1000 switch. If your mouse becomes locked, use the mouse reset
hotkeys (see Appendix A) to reset your mouse, or turn the Linux server off before
connecting it to the SwitchView 1000 switch.
Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the back of the switch and
the other end into an appropriate power source. Connect the local
keyboard, monitor and mouse cables to the appropriate ports on the rear
of your SwitchView 1000 switch.
Connect your servers to an available port on the rear of your
SwitchView 1000 switch using the cable appropriate for your interface.
Power up all connected servers. Keyboard and mouse recognition is
now activated and your SwitchView 1000 switch is ready for operation.
Figure 1.2 on page 3 shows a basic configuration for the SwitchView
1000 switch.

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Figure 1.2: Basic SwitchView 1000 Switch Configuration
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
- Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at
all times.
- Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power cord from either the
electrical outlet or the unit.
Rack Mounting Your SwitchView 1000 Switch
Your SwitchView 1000 switch may be rack mounted using brackets.
Before installing the appliance, stabilize the rack in a permanent
location. Install your equipment starting at the bottom of the rack, then
work to the top.
CAUTION: Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in
shelf or rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury.
Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins. Mount components
beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Do not exceed your rack
load rating.
Power
PS/2 KVM
User
Server
SwitchView 1000 Switch
Connection
USB KVM
Connection
NOTE: PS/2 and USB
interfaces cannot be used
simultaneously.

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Accessing and using the OSD menus
The OSD menus allow you to easily access and edit such features as
server name, setup functions, time-outs, autoscan capabilities and
firmware upgrades. The following table lists basic OSD functions.
NOTE: The two consecutive ScrLk keystrokes should be pressed within two
seconds and the following command key(s) should also be pressed within two
seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.
Figure 1.3: Main OSD Window (8-port SwitchView 1000 Switch)
The following options will be selectable via the Main OSD window.
Table 1.1: Navigating the OSD menu
To do this: Use this hotkey sequence:
Activate OSD ScrLk + ScrLk + Spacebar
Deactivate OSD ESC (Escape key)
Change Value Left/right arrow keys
Select Item Up/down arrow keys
Table 1.2: Main OSD Menu Functions
Function Description
Select server Use up/down arrow key to navigate and
press PgUp/PgDn to scroll page. Press
Enter to select.
Edit server name Pressing Insert allows you to change a
server name. Enter confirms the change.

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Figure 1.4: Setup Options Window
The following options will be selectable via the Setup OSD window.
Function Description
Setup A submenu for various configurations.
Logout Logs out keyboard and mouse for security.
Table 1.3: Setup menu functions
Function Description
Auto logout Specifies time for auto logout (0 to 99 min). Your
password must be configured and enabled for auto
logout to function.
OSD timeout Specifies duration for OSD menu to remain on screen.
Autoscan period Specifies time for the autoscan period.
Title bar Specifies the position of the OSD title bar.
Hotkey Specifies the hotkey initiation sequence:
ScrLk (default), Caps Lock, ESC, F12 or
Num Lock.
Setup Password Enter user-selectable password.
Load Default Loads the default settings.
UpgradeFirmware Upgrades the firmware of the switch.
Table 1.2: Main OSD Menu Functions (Continued)

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Upgrading firmware
The SwitchView 1000 switch firmware is upgradable via the firmware
upgrade cable (included). Maintaining current firmware enhances the
SwitchView 1000 switch’s compatibility with other devices and can
enhance the switch’s performance. Go to www.avocent.com/support for
more information on upgrading your firmware.
To upgrade your SwitchView 1000 switch:
Prior to beginning the firmware upgrade process, ensure that you have
an RS-232 port (COM port), and a mouse and a keyboard directly
connected to it. You will also need the upgrade cable, upgrade utility
and upgrade file.
1. Power up the SwitchView 1000 switch.
NOTE: The firmware upgrade process automatically upgrades all SwitchView
1000 switches daisy-chained to your primary switch.
2. Invoke the OSD menu and press F1 to enter the Setup Page.
Navigate to Upgrade Firmware and press Enter.
3. Select Yes and press Enter to enable upgrade mode.
4. Use the firmware upgrade cable to connect the RS-232 port (COM
port) of the host server to the Daisy Chain In port of the (primary)
SwitchView 1000 switch.
5. Double-click on the SV1000 upgrade utility icon to bring up the
following window.
Figure 1.5: Main Upgrade Utility Window
6. Click Select File to locate the firmware upgrade file.

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7. Click Check Version to see the current firmware version of your
SwitchView 1000 switch. If the selected firmware file is a newer
version, click Upgrade to start the upgrade process.
Figure 1.6: Starting Upgrade Process Window
NOTE: During the upgrade process, do not remove the upgrade cable or
SwitchView 1000 switch power adaptor.
8. An Upgrade complete! message appears above the progress bar
after a successful firmware upgrade. You may now exit the utility.
Daisy-chaining your SwitchView 1000 switch
The SwitchView 1000 switch features up to 16 levels of attached
switches via the daisy-chain cable. The 16-port switch is daisy-
chainable up to 256 servers, while the 8-port switch has a 128 server
limit. The 4-port switch can be daisy-chained with up to 64 servers.
Contact Avocent to purchase additional cables.
NOTE: All SwitchView 1000 switch models (4-port, 8-port and 16-port) can be
daisy-chained up to 16 levels. For example, a 16-port and 8-port SwitchView 1000
switch can be daisy-chained to connect a maximum of 24 servers.
To cascade multiple switches:
1. Plug one end of the daisy-chain cable into the Daisy Chain Out port
on the rear of your primary SwitchView 1000 switch.
2. Connect the other end of the daisy-chain cable to the Daisy Chain
In port on the secondary SwitchView 1000 switch.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all subsequent SwitchView 1000 switches.

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4. Plug the ground terminator into the Daisy Chain Out port on the
rear of the last daisy-chained SwitchView 1000 switch.
Figure 1.7: Basic Daisy-Chain Example

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Appendices
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide
Table A.1: SwitchView1000 Quick Reference Guide
Command Hotkeys OSD Control Front-panel Description
Select
Server ScrLk+ ScrLk + (a) + (b) + (y) + (z) ab =
bank no.
xy = channel no.)
Cursor keys to
navigate
Enter to select
Press
corresponding
button yz on
Switch ab for
channel yz on
bank ab
Select the active bank
(switch) and channel
Next Lower
Channel ScrLk + ScrLk + (arrow up) Cursor keys to navigate
Enter to select
Press
corresponding
button
Select the next lower
connected channel
Next Higher
Channel ScrLk + ScrLk + (arrow down) Enter to select Press corresponding
button
Select the next higher
connected channel
Next Lower
Bank ScrLk + ScrLk + PgUp PgUp (w/ OSD Menu) Press corresponding
button
Select the next lower bank
(switch) with multiple daisy-
chained units
Next Higher
Bank ScrLk + ScrLk + PgDn PgDn (w/ OSD Menu) Press corresponding
button
Select the next higher bank
(switch) with multiple daisy-
chained units
Autoscan
Beep Sound
On/Off
ScrLk+ScrLk + BN/A N/A Toggle on/off the beep
sound for switching
confirmation while
autoscanning. The beep
sound can be turned off
during normal switching
LoadFactory
Default N/A Main Menu / Setup / Load
Default
N/A Restore the EEPROM
settings to the factory
default
Change
Server
Name
N/A Enter (Ins) to
select/edit N/A Change the server name
[max. length = 8
alphanumeric characters]
Reset /
Initialize ScrLk + ScrLk + End N/A N/A Reset the switch/initialize the daisy-chain setup
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Show OSD
Menu ScrLk + ScrLk + (Space Bar) N/A N/A Activate the OSD Menu on the console screen
Autoscan ScrLk + ScrLk + SN/A N/A Autoscan through every
connected channel for quick
screen browsing of each
channel
Stop
Autoscan Any key N/A Press any
push-button Terminate Autoscan activity
Autoscan
Period
[5 ~ 95
seconds]
N/A Main Menu /
Setup / Autoscan
period
N/A Specify delay time within a
range of 5 ~ 99 seconds
[default = 10 sec]
Auto Logout
Timeout
Enable/
Disable
0~ 99 min
N/A Main Menu /
Setup / Auto
Logout
N/A Specify the time out for auto
logout screen /keyboard/
mouse locked after timeout
period for security (default
= 0 = Disable)
OSD Menu
Timeout
0 ~ 60 ~ 95
seconds
N/A Main Menu /
Setup / OSD
Timeout
N/A Specify the timeout for OSD
menu [default = 60 seconds;
0 = disable]
OSD Title
Bar On/Off ScrLk + ScrLk + TN/A N/A Enable/disable the OSD Title Bar [default = ON]
OSD Title
Bar Position Main Menu / Setup / Title Bar Select the OSD title bar position on your screen
Setup
Password
[Disable/
Enable]
N/A Main Menu /
Setup / Setup
Password
N/A Enable/disable password
protection [default =
Disable; password length
<= 8 characters]
Table A.1: SwitchView1000 Quick Reference Guide (Continued)
Command Hotkeys OSD Control Front-panel Description

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590-656-501A
For Technical Support:
www.avocent.com/support
Avocent Corporation
4991 Corporate Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805-6201 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Avocent Asia Pacific
Singapore Branch Office
100 Tras Street, #15-01
Amara Corporate Tower
Singapore 079027
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Avocent Canada
20 Mural Street, Unit 5
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4B 1K3 Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Installer/User Guide
SwitchView® 1000 Switch
Avocent International Ltd.
Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Avocent Germany
Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2-4
D-33803 Steinhagen
Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]