Avocent SwitchView SC540 User manual

end of the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Turn on
all attached servers.
Switching your servers
Press the appropriate front panel button labeled A-D to
access servers in your SwitchView switching system.
NOTE: This switch contains active intrusion
protection. Removal of the cover will permanently
disable the switch and void the warranty.
LEDs
Each target port (A-D) has two LEDs on the front panel.
The green LED will be lit when the target device is on
and connected to the switch. The amber LED will be lit
when the target device is selected (KVM session).
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 41˚ (5˚C) to 104˚ (40˚C)
The Power of Being There®
Quick Installation Guide
SwitchView®SC540
Dual DVI/USB Switch with Audio
The following will help you install your
SwitchView SC540 switch easily.
Should you require further assistance, please
contact Avocent Technical Support.
To install the SwitchView SC540 switch
Connecting local peripherals
Turn off all servers you plan to use with your
SwitchView SC540 switching system.
Plug
the DVI monitor cable(s) into the appropriate
CONSOLE port on the back of the switch
. Plug
the USB keyboard cable, USB mouse cable and
USB CCID [Integrated Circuit(s) Cards Interface
Devices] Smart Card reader or CAC reader into
the appropriate ports. Plug the speaker cable and
microphone cable into the appropriate ports.
NOTE: An applicable USB CCID driver must be
installed on the target computer.
Connecting your servers
The SwitchView SC540 switching system has
four port sets labeled A-D on the rear of the
switch. Plug the USB cable, the two audio cables
(speaker and microphone) and the DVI cable(s)
(monitor)into the corresponding ports onthe server.
Plug the other ends into one of the server port sets
on your switch. Repeat for all servers.
NOTE: Cable sets without audio cables are
available if you do not require speaker and
microphone support.
Turning on your system
Plug one end of the included power cord into the
IEC power connector on the switch. Plug the other
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Storage Temperature: -4˚ (-20˚C) to 122˚ (50˚C)
Input Power: 30 W; Operating Voltage 100-240 VAC
Power Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Supported Hardware
Server: IBM, Sun, PC/AT, USB and 100%
compatibles
Video Modes:VGA, SVGA,XGA, SXGA, UXGA, QXGA,
WVGA,WSVGA,WXGA,WSXGA,WUXGA,WQXGA,
and HDTV
Maximum Resolution: Two dual link DVI up to
2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz (monitor and video card support
for the maximum resolution will vary and should be
verified for compatibility)
Peripherals: USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB CCID
Smart Card reader or CAC reader and IntelliMouse®
(USB only)
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Optional
RF ground
(not for safety)
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To Contact Avocent Technical Support: Visit www.avocent.com 590-823-501A
Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, the Cybex logo and SwitchView are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2007 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.
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USA Notification
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canadian Notification
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Japanese Approval
Safety and EMC
Approvals and Markings
UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, VCCI, C-Tick
Safety certifications and EMC certifications for this product are obtained under one or more of the following
designations: CMN (Certification Model Number), MPN (Manufacturer’s Part Number) or Sales Level Model
designation. The designation referenced in the EMC and/or safety reports and certificates is printed on the label
applied to this product.
Safety Precautions
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
NOTE: The AC inlet is the main disconnect.
INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
- Do not disable the power grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
- Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
- Disconnect the power from the switch by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the appliance.
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