KVM-TEC Smartline SVX Series User manual

Manual
Smartline SVX Extender
SWITCHING OPTION
Art.Nr: 6501
Smartline SVX1
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Contents
1Package contents....................................................................................................................................4
2Specifications...........................................................................................................................................4
3Installation ...............................................................................................................................................4
4Start up.....................................................................................................................................................6
5Menu / Settings.......................................................................................................................................7
5.1 Menu Item “U” – Update Flash FW....................................................................................................................7
5.2 Menu Item “M” – Option Overview...................................................................................................................7
5.3 Menu Item “O” – DDC Option ............................................................................................................................8
5.4 Menu Item “W” – Network Settings ..................................................................................................................9
5.5 Menu Item “G” – Extender Settings...................................................................................................................9
5.5.1 Menu Item “S” – Show Last Image .............................................................................................................9
5.5.2 Menu Item “I” – Monitor Sync ...................................................................................................................9
5.5.3 Menu Item “L” – Lock Menu.....................................................................................................................10
5.5.4 Menu Item “P” – Power Save ...................................................................................................................10
5.5.5 Menu Item “K” – Keyboard Locale ...........................................................................................................10
5.6 Menu Item “L” – Switching List ........................................................................................................................11
5.7 Menu Item “Q”.................................................................................................................................................11
6SWITCHING Menu Guide / Settings................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Network Settings Item “V” – Master View (Device Configuration)..................................................................13
6.1.1 Master View Item “O” – Connections Overview ......................................................................................13
6.1.2 Master View Item “U” – User List.............................................................................................................14
6.1.3 Master View Item “C” – Console Extender List ........................................................................................16
6.1.4 Master View Item “P” – PC Extender List .................................................................................................17
6.1.5 Master View Item “M” – Multi-Head Configuration ................................................................................17
6.2 Network Settings Menu Item “M” – Network Mode .......................................................................................19
6.2.1 Network Settings Mode Item “R” – Reset Modes to Factory Default......................................................19
6.2.2 Network Settings Mode Item “P” – Passwords Disabled .........................................................................19
6.2.3 Network Settings Mode Item “C” – Auto Connect ...................................................................................20
6.2.4 Network Settings Mode Item “V” – Private Connections.........................................................................20
6.2.5 Network Settings Mode Item “B” – User-PC Binding ...............................................................................20
6.2.6 Network Settings Mode Item “D” – Disconnect on PC Power Down .......................................................21
6.2.7 Network Setting Mode Item „S“ - Video Sharing .....................................................................................21
6.3 Network Settings Item “T” – Set Timeout........................................................................................................21

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7Switching between different computers .......................................................................................... 22
8Multicast................................................................................................................................................ 24
8.1 Video Sharing ...................................................................................................................................................24
9Mounting Options................................................................................................................................ 25
9.1 Mounting Pads .................................................................................................................................................25
9.2 Rack Mounting Kit ............................................................................................................................................25
9.3 Under desk Mounting Kit .................................................................................................................................25
9.4 Din Rail Mounting Kit........................................................................................................................................25
9.5 Dual Mounting Kit ............................................................................................................................................25
10 Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 26
11Support ................................................................................................................................................. 27
12 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................ 28

Package contents
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1Package contents
1x SVX1 / PC 1x USB cable
1x SVX1 / Monitor 1x Quick Start Guide
2x Power supply 12V 1A 4x Mounting Pads
2x HDMI-DVI-cable 4x Rubber Feet
2Specifications
Max. ambient temperature: 45° Celsius
Dimensions: 98 x 41 x 106 mm
Weight: 540g per Set
Power input: 5 W per device
Material: anodized aluminium
Power supply: 12V, 1A external power supply
3Installation
Connect all the cables from your PC as shown in the following diagram:

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Connect the respective work stations (Remote Extenders) and computers (Local
Extenders) with the network switch.
Note the following:
The entire switching network system requires its own dedicated network. For
security reasons it cannot be integrated into an existing company network.
The network switch must fulfil the following specifications: 1 Gigabit Switch, with true
port to port transfer rates of 1 Gigabit/second
List of recommended network switches that have been tested with kvm-tec
extenders
TP-LINK TL-SG3216, 16port
TP-LINK TL-SG1016D, 16port
TP-LINK TLSG1048, 48port
DIGITUS DN80100,16port
LogiLink NS0050A, 5port

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4Start up
Switch on all devices. Both Extender units will start an automated initialisation
process, signified by a blinking red status light, this may take a few seconds.
When the status light turns green, all signals will be transmitted.

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5Menu / Settings
To enter the menu, use a keyboard connected to the remote Extender and press
the “<Scroll Lock>” key five times in quick succession.
The menu will be displayed (Fig. 1). Sub-menus are accessed by pressing the
appropriate key. The currently installed firmware version is displayed below the
menu.
5.1 Menu Item “U” –Update Flash FW
Used to perform a firmware update. The latest version of the firmware can be
downloaded from www.kvm-tec.com. Each update file is accompanied by a
detailed description of the update process.
5.2 Menu Item “M” – Option Overview
Displays the extender’s activated options. The status is indicated by the colours
green (activated), and red (not activated).
If the memory option on the extender is activated this can be enable or disabled
at any point in this menu.
In order to active options complete the following steps:
Menu
T = Status Overview
U = Update Flash FW
M = Option Overview
O = DDC Option (remote monitor)
W = Network Settings
G = Extender Settings
L = Switching List
Q = Exit
Remote (Con) FW Ver = 4245
Local (PC) FW Ver = 4245
Fig. 1

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The menu displays the ID number
of the device (see Fig. 2). Please
contact your distributor and
advice him of the ID number of
your device. They can then send
you the activation code for the
desired option. You can enter this
activation code by pressing the
“M” key. This will not alter other
options that have already been
activated. Return to the main
menu with “esc”.
5.3 Menu Item “O” – DDC Option
In this menu you can define DDC information is used by the PC .Pressing “0“
specifies that the DDC information from the monitor attached to the remote
Extender should be used. Pressing “1“ specifies that the DDC information from
the monitor attached to the local Extender should be used.
Pressing “2“ saves the current DDC information allowing the system to continue
on the same after the Extender has been restarted.
Using the keys “4“ through “8“ sets the system to use a predefined resolution
which is saved (Fig. 3).
To return to the main menu press “ESC“.
DDC Options
+--------------------------------------+
0 = remote monitor
1 = local monitor
2 = last DDC fixed
4 = FIX 1024x768
5 = FIX 1280x1024
6 = FIX 1680x1050
7 = FIX 1920x1080
8 = FIX 1920x1200
Options Overview
[USB Memory] –Enabled
(1 –enable, 0 –disable)
[Switching]
Device ID: 123456f7
Send ID to distributor to unlock
options.
Press M to enter code.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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5.4 Menu Item “W” – Network Settings
The menu includes the preferences and settings for the switching option.
See item 7.
5.5 Menu Item “G” – Extender Settings
This menu presents a range of further preferences. Three of the selections (VGA,
Audio and RS232) will take you to further menus, while the other four can be
toggled on and off by pressing the marked key.
5.5.1 Menu Item “S” – Show Last Image
When this is enabled the console extender will not show a black screen when it is
no longer connected to a PC extender. Instead it will keep the last image that it
received. To indicate that this image is no longer current the edges of the screen
will flash red.
5.5.2 Menu Item “I” – Monitor Sync
The monitor synchronization can be turned on and off. When enabled, the
refresh rate of the graphics card of the PC and that of the remote monitor are
adjusted to match one another. The advantage of this is to ensure that
transmission remains smooth when the screen content changes rapidly (e.g.
When using multimedia applications).
Extender Settings
+--------------------------------------+
S = Show Last Image (disabled)
I = Monitor Sync (disabled)
L = Lock Menu (disabled)
P = Power Save (enabled)
K = Keyboard Locale (EN)
Q = Return to Main Menu
Fig. 4

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Not all monitors support this method so by default this option is disabled.
Should the monitor start to flicker then it does not support this feature and it
should be disabled again.
5.5.3 Menu Item “L” – Lock Menu
Here the extender menu can be locked. When enabled, access to the menu will
be locked 5 minutes after start up. This prevents unauthorized access to the
extender menu. The extender must be restarted to enter the main menu again
(turn the power supply off and on).
The menu is enabled or disabled from this screen by pressing “0“ or “1“
respectively (Fig. 5). To return to the main menu press “ESC“.
5.5.4 Menu Item “P” – Power Save
When in power saving mode the remote extender will turn off its video out when
it receives no video for more than a minute. This enables the monitor to enter
sleep mode if supported. To wake press any key on keyboard.
5.5.5 Menu Item “K” – Keyboard Locale
Select between keyboard layouts for navigating the OSD. Choices are French
(Azerty), English (Qwerty) and German (Qwertz).
Lock Menu 5 Min after
Power-On is disabled
Enter 1 for enable or
0 for disable:
Fig. 5

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5.6 Menu Item “L” – Switching List
Takes you to the switching list (see section 7).
5.7 Menu Item “Q”
To close the extender menu press the “Q” key.

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NETWORK SETTINGS
+--------------------------------------+
V = Master View (Device Configuration)
M = Network Mode
T = Set Timeout (Immediately)
Q = Save and Exit
6SWITCHING Menu Guide / Settings
By pressing “W” in the main menu of the OSD you can access the settings of the
Switching Option and configure your network.
Please note that this menu item is only active when the Switching Option has
been unlocked on the Remote Extender.
To unlock an Option see item 5.2.
In order to prevent unauthorised access to to the Network Settings this item is
protected by a user/password. Access is only allowed for users with
administrator rights.
The factory settings provide an administrator user with User: admin and
Password: admin.
Enter User/Password
+--------------------------------------+
> USER: admin-------
> PASSWORD: admin-------
ESC = Cancel
Fig. 6
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6.1 Network Settings Item “V” – Master View (Device
Configuration)
The master view menu provides the administrator with the ability to view, add,
edit or remove user, console and computer information.
6.1.1 Master View Item “O” – Connections Overview
Provides an overview of the current connections as well as the free PCs and
consoles on the network.
You may break a connection remotely, or assign a PC a new console or vice
versa.
MASTER VIEW connections overview
+--------------------------------------+
> SERVER 1 <--> CONSOLE 1
SERVER 2 <--> CONSOLE 2
SERVER 3 <--> CONSOLE 3
CONSOLE 4
I = Show Details
Q = Exit
MASTER VIEW menu
+--------------------------------------+
O = Connections Overview
U = User List
C = Console Extender List
P = PC Extender List
M = Multi-Head Configuration
R = Restart All Extenders
Q = Exit
Fig. 8
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6.1.2 Master View Item “U” – User List
With this menu item you may manage user details, rights and groups.
Press the “A” key to add a new user. Delete a user by pressing the “R” key.
Pressing “I” displays details about the user which may be edited.
MASTER VIEW connections detail
+--------------------------------------+
> Computer: SERVER 1
Workstation: CONSOLE 1
User: <None>
D = Force Disconnect
E = Select PC for workstation
Q = Exit
MASTER VIEW user list
--USER-----------+---GROUPS---+-RIGHTS-+
> admin | 1,2,3,4,5..| admin
master | 1,2 | master
user | 1 | user
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A = Add R = Remove
I = Info Q = Exit
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User: Assign each user a login name with max. 16 characters.
Full Name: For clarity the full name of a user may be entered. This name is
displayed when informing other users who interrupted their connection.
Password: Each user requires a password for the login. Max. 16 characters
Rights: There are three types of rights: USER, MASTER and ADMIN. By pressing
the “+” key the rights of the selected user can be changed.
The rights control access to the Network Settings menu (only ADMIN), and which
users may interrupt the connection of which other users.
Admin: May interrupt connections of Masters and Users. In the case that an
Admin interrupts the connection of another Admin, the interrupted Admin may
reclaim the original connection. Private connections can’t be interrupted.
Master: May interrupt connections of Users. In the case that a Master interrupts
the connection of another Master, the interrupted Master may reclaim the
original connection. Admins and private connections can’t be interrupted.
User: In the case that a User interrupts the connection of another User, the
interrupted User may reclaim the original connection. Admins, Masters and
private connections can’t be interrupted.
Groups: Each user can join up to 8 user groups. Each computer is defined as
belonging to one user group. By default all computers are in the same user
MASTER VIEW user list
--USER-----------+---BOUND PC----------+
> admin | <None>
User1 | SERVER 1
User2 | SERVER 2
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A = Add R = Remove
I = Info Q = Exit
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group. This system makes it possible to allow or deny different users access to a
computer. The user’s group access is set by pressing the buttons 1 –8.
Bound PC: When in User-PC Binding mode (see 6.2.5) each user must have a PC
bound to them. That user will only be able to connect to that PC. When selected
the User Detail menu, press “RETURN” a list of PCs on the network will be
displayed to select from.
6.1.3 Master View Item “C” –Console Extender List
In the console list you may view all console extenders (remote extenders) in the
switching network and their current status.
“this” defines the extender which
you are currently using.
“in use” indicates that the
extender is in use.
“free” indicates that this extender
is not busy.
Each console extender (remote
extender) can be assigned a
name. Press the “I” key to bring up
the submenu.
MASTER VIEW user detail
+--------------------------------------+
> USER: admin
FULL NAME: Administrator
PASSWORD: admin
RIGHTS: *** (admin)
GROUPS: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Bound PC: SERVER 1
A = Add R = Remove
I = Info Q = Exit
MASTER VIEW console extender list
--NAME------------------------+-STATUS-+
> Workstation1 | this
Workstation2 | in use
Workstation3 | free
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R = Remove (Disconnected Only)
I = Info Q = Exit
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6.1.4 Master View Item “P” – PC Extender List
In the computer list you may view all the PC extenders (local extenders) in the
switching network, their group and current status.
Again, you can change the details like extender name and user group in the
submenu by pressing the “I".
6.1.5 Master View Item “M” –Multi-Head Configuration
If you use multiple monitors with a PC then you can group individual local and
remote extenders together with the Multi-Head settings, making them switch as
a single unit.
In order to simplify the following steps it is recommended that you first name
every extender by way of the menu items PC Extender List and Console Extender
List. To help identify the extenders, when in these menus, the selected extender
will start blinking red-green.
It is recommended that before performing the final installation that you first
bring all the extenders to a single location, connect them all to a single switch
and configure the network.
This configuration setup requires a monitor, a keyboard and a network switch.
MASTER VIEW PC extender list
--NAME----------------+-GROUP-+-STATUS-+
> SERVER1 | 1 | conn’d
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R = Remove (Disconnected Only)
I = Info Q = Exit
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Bring up the Multi-Head menu and create a new Multi-Head set by pressing <A>.
The Detail menu will open in which you can give the Multi-Head Set a name.
In this menu you can add individual extenders to the set by pressing <A>. The
extender type is automatically determined once the first extender has been
selected. By pressing <R> you can remove an extender from the Multi-Head set.
Leave this menu and save by pressing <Q>.
Highly recommended:
In order to ensure that USB is always available, ensure that the first
extender in every multi-head set is the one with USB connectivity.
When you select a Multi-Head set in the main Multi-Head menu you can bring up
the details again to read or edit by pressing the <I> key.
MASTER VIEW multi-head detail
+--------------------------------------+
> Name: mhs1
Type: Undefined
Heads: 0
--Module List---------------------------
SERVER 1/1 | conn’d
SERVER 1/2 | in use
SERVER 1/3 | in use
A = Add Module E = Edit
Q = Exit and Save
MASTER VIEW multi-head configuration
--MULTI-HEAD SET-----+---TYPE---+-SIZE-+
> MULTIHEAD_SERVER | PC | 3
DUALHEAD_CONSOLE | Console | 2
DUAHLHEAD_SERVER | PC | 2
MULTIHEAD_CONSOLE | Console | 3
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A = Add R = Remove
I = Info Q = Exit
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You may remove a dismantled or altered Multi-Head set from the system by
selecting it in the menu and pressing <R>.
6.2 Network Settings Menu Item “M” – Network Mode
The network modes allow you define just how you want the network system to
operate. Each of the modes available may individually be activated or deactivated
by pressing the appropriate key. You may have more than one selected
depending on their function. Some modes require others, and others are
incompatible with each other, but the system will automatically recognise this for
you.
6.2.1 Network Settings Mode Item “R” – Reset Modes to Factory
Default
This will reset the extenders to factory settings.
ATTENTION: All user/console/computer tables will be deleted.
6.2.2 Network Settings Mode Item “P” – Passwords Disabled
By turning on the password system - user groups and rights and login access will
be activated.
For more information about user groups and rights see item 6.1.2.
NETWORK MODES
+--------------------------------------+
R = Reset Modes to Factory Default
P = Passwords ............... [Enabled ]
C = Auto Connect ............ [Disabled]
V = Private Connections ..... [Disabled]
B = User-PC Binding ......... [Disabled]
D = Discon on PC Power Down . [Disabled]
S = Video Sharing ........... [Disabled]
Q = Exit
ESC = Cancel
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Access to the network settings is always protected by a login and password, even
when the password system is disabled.
6.2.3 Network Settings Mode Item “C” – Auto Connect
If your connection is interrupted by another user the switching system will
automatically connect you with a free computer when the Auto Connect setting
is active.
This function is unavailable while using the Password System.
6.2.4 Network Settings Mode Item “V” – Private Connections
By activating the private connection function, users can set up a private
connection with a computer, which can’t be interrupted by other users.
To establish a private connection hold down “<Shift>” while you select a new
connection (either in the switching menu or by pressing the hotkey combination).
See item 7 Switching.
6.2.5 Network Settings Mode Item “B” – User-PC Binding
When in the User-PC Binding mode the switching system behaves quite
differently. Each console start unconnected and displaying the log in screen (Fig.
6). The switching menu and switching hot keys are not available. The admin must
configure each user to have a specific PC bound to them (see 6.1.2). When a user
logs on they will be automatically connected to their bound PC. If another user
wishes to use the console the first user must disconnect and logout with the key
combination Ctrl-Alt-F11.
Users with Master or Admin rights are able to access the switching menu as
normal once they’ve entered their login details.