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The following instructions will help you
connect your SwitchView unit.
Should you require further assistance, please
contact Avocent Technical Support.
Powering the SwitchView unit
Powerdown all computers that will be attached to your
SwitchView unit. Plug the supplied powercord into the
power socket on the rear of the SwitchView unit. Plug
the other end into an appropriate AC powersource.
Connecting the peripheral devices
Plug yourVGA monitorinto the port labeled CONSOLE
on the back of the SwitchView. If you plan to use a
PS/2 keyboard ormouse locally, plug them into the
labeled ports on the front of the unit.
NOTE: PS/2 local peripherals will work with USB
or PS/2 computers.
Connecting the first computer
To connect a computer using the PS/2 ports:
Locate an industry standard KVM to KVM cable.
Attach one end to the corresponding connectors on
the first computer to be attached to the SwitchView.
Route the cable to the SwitchView and attach the
remaining connectors to an available port set.The
port sets are labeled PC1-PC4 to correspond with
the channels on the unit.
To connect a computerusing the USB port: Attach
an industry standard USB cable between an available
USB port on the rear of the SwitchView and the
computer you are attaching.
Connecting the remaining computers
Repeat step 3 to connect additional computers.
Connecting USB devices
Plug any USB devices orperipherals into the SwitchView
using the USB ports on the front of the unit.
Powering the SwitchView unit and
attached computers
Powerthe 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
UPGRADE
CONSOLE
DC 12V, 1A
C
3
4
PC3
PC4 1
2
PC1
PC2
4
Plug in the remaining
computers to the
SwitchView unit.
The Power of Being There
To connect a SwitchView USB
1
2
4
5
6
2
Plug in the monitor,
followed by
the keyboard
and mouse.
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.
3
Attach USB
devices to the
front ports of the
SwitchView unit.
5
Power up the
SwitchView unit
and all attached
computers.
6
590-345-001A
1 2 3 4
or
Power down your
computers and attach
the appropriate
power cord.
1Connect the first
computer to the
SwitchView unit.
3
Selecting a channel
A channel may be selected in one of the following ways:
• Pressing the button corresponding to the
relevant 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 four ports.The hub can be switched to any of the
attached computers in conjunction with, or separately
from, the PS/2mouse/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
NOTE: Hotkey switching cannot be performed with
USB keyboards.
A hotkey command can be used by pressing a series of
key sequences:
• <CTRL><CTRL> <X*> switches the keyboard,
mouse, video and all USB hubs 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 anothersystem
separately from the USB hub.
• <CTRL><CTRL> <DOWN ARROW> <X*>
switches the USB hub to another system separately
from the PS/2keyboard/mouse and video.
* <X> = the port number of the attached
computer or USB hub
NOTE: <SCROLL LOCK><SCROLL LOCK> 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