IOGear MiniView Ultra+ GCS1758 User manual

MiniView®Ultra+
8-Port Multi Platform KVM Switch
User Manual (GCS1758)

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Miniview®Ultra+ KVM switch, one of the most versatile KVM switches
on the market. The New Miniview®Ultra+ is much more than a simple eight-port KVM switch. The dual
interface support allows you to connect both PS/2 and USB computers on the same switch. The multi-
platform support allows you to control Windows-based computers, Sun Solaris systems, Linux, or
even Macs by a single KVM switch. IOGEAR extended the multi-platform support by supporting the
special keys on both Sun and Mac keyboards.
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PackageContent
Overview
Features
SystemRequirements
Introduction
Installation
Operation
HotkeyPortControl
AlternateHotkeyInvocationKey
KeyboardEmulation
OSDOperation
FirmwareUpdate Utility
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Specification
TechnicalSupport
RadioandTVInterference Statement
LimitedWarranty
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This package consists of:
1 Miniview®Ultra+KVM
1FirmwareUpgradeCable
1Power Adapter
1 Rack Mount Kit
1User Manual
1 Quick Start Guide
1 Warranty / Registration Card
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you
encounter a problem, please contact your dealer.
Package Contents

IOGEAR’s new eight-port Miniview®Ultra+ KVM switch is the ideal tool to help reduce redundant hardware.
Eight monitors, mice and keyboards are simply too expensive, bulky and inconvenient for most system
administrators. Why bother when you can control all eight, or even up to 512 computers with a single
keyboard, monitor and mouse? The added audio support allows you to enjoy music while working. Just think
of the time, space and money you’ll save, and added fun.
The New Miniview®Ultra+ is much more than a simple eight-port KVM switch. The dual interface support
allows you to connect both PS/2 and USB computers on the same switch. The multi-platform support allows
you to control Windows-based computers, Sun Solaris systems, Linux, or even Macs by a single KVM
switch. IOGEAR extended the multi-platform support by supporting the special keys on both Sun and Mac
keyboards.This KVM switch also comes with the IOGEAR VSE technology, which provides excellent video
resolution - up to 2048 x 1536. Built-in AutoScan mode lets you conveniently monitor every attached
computer for a specified amount of time, while our On Screen Display (OSD) technology allows you to assign
a unique name to each computer and access it via a smooth menu-driven interface. With its 1U, 19” rack-
mountable casing and status-monitoring LEDs, the Miniview®Ultra+ is the perfect switch for your server
room or any other multi-computer environment.
Overview
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Features
• Dual interface support – supports computers with either PS/2 or USB Keyboard and mouse.
• Multi platform support – Windows, Mac, and Sun Solaris
• Easy to install – just plug the cables in
• Audio support allows sharing multimedia speakers and microphone
• Easy to operate – computer selection via front panel switches, intuitive OSD (on screen display), and Hot
Keys
• Security – 2 level password protection for OSD
• Hot Pluggable – both console side and computer side are hot swappable and auto-detect device changes
• LED Display for easy status monitoring
• Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
• Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting
• Superior video quality; 2048 x 1536; support DDC2B.
• Total capacity expandable to support 512 computers via 3 levels of cascading
• Supports special keys on Sun and Mac keyboards
•Firmwareupgradeable throughflashROM
• Designed for both desktop and rack mount
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System Requirements
Console:
VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in
the installation
USBmouse
USBkeyboard
Computers:
VGA, SVGA or Multisync card;
Either a Type-A USB port, or PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports.
Cables:
For PS/2 computers, use IOGEAR part number G2L530XP*;
For USB computers, use IOGEAR part number G2L530XU*.
*”X” stands for the length of the cable: “1” is 3', “2” is 6', “3” is 10'.)
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Introduction
1. Port Selection Switches – Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port.
Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset. Pressing
Buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode .
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2. Port LEDs – The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the On Line
LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs.
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On Line LEDs light ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up
and running. If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the port is being used for cascading to another
MiniView®Ultra+ (see Two Stage Installation , p.12).
The Selected LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is the
one that has the KVM focus. The LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port is
accessed under Auto Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN , p. 20).
3. Reset – Use a thin object (such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen), to press this recessed
switch in to initiate a reset of the unit. Press this briefly for a warm reset. If the switch is kept in for longer
than three seconds, a cold reset takes place.
Warm Reset: Will rescan your ports for connections.
Cold Reset:Cycles the power off and clear the internal memory.
4. Power LED – Lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power.