Lindy 32353 User manual

© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (October 2003
CPU Switch Dual
Multi-Platform
User Manual English
LINDY Art No. 32353 (8 ports)
LINDY Art No. 32354 (16 ports)
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About this manual
LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP - Installation and Use
First edition (October 2 3) (c) LINDY 2 3.
Part No. LY 51/1 www.lind .com
All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
manual, LINDY assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any
liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained
herein. We reserve the right to change the specifications, functions and circuitry of
the product without notice. All trademarks acknowledged.
Safety information
For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.
Do not attempt to service the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP yourself.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP,
its power adapter and its accessories.
Warning - live parts contained within power adapter.
No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle.
Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the LINDY CPU Switch Dual
MP.
Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.
Do not use power adapter if power adapter case becomes damaged, cracked or
broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly.
If you use a power extension cord with the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP, make
sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating
of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s
ampere rating.
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Warranty
LINDY warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of 3 years from the date of original purchase. If the product
should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, LINDY will
either repair it free of charge, or, at LINDY's discretion, replace it free of charge. No
liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside
LINDY’s control. Also LINDY will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury
arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product. LINDY’s total liability under
the terms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement
value of this product. If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this
product that you are unable to resolve, please contact your supplier.
Radio Frequency Energy
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio
frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity
to electromagnetic disturbances.
European EMC directive 89/336/EEC
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in
the European standard EN55022. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions may cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception. However there is no guarantee that
harmful interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception
which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off the user is encouraged to
correct the interference with one or more of the
following measures: (a) Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna. (b) Increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver. (c)
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected. (d) Consult the supplier or an
experienced radio / TV technician for help.
FCC Compliance Statement (United States)
This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used properly that is in strict accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions may cause
interference to radio communication. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class A computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC
rules which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause interference in
which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications
FI statement
This equipment does not exceed the class A
limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the radio interference
regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la
classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectriques publié par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................5
1.1 Key features and benefits........................................................................ 7
1.2 LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP package contents...................................... 9
1.3 LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP rackmount kit for model 32353 ................. 9
1.4 LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP rackmount kit for model 32354 ................. 9
1.5 Product information ................................................................................. 1
2. Installation .....................................................................................12
2.1 What you will need .................................................................................. 12
2.2 Mounting the LINDY CPU Switch ........................................................... 14
2.3 Connecting your devices ........................................................................ 14
2.4 Configuring your PCs .............................................................................. 16
2.5 Structuring your LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP installation ..................... 17
2.6 Maximising the video quality ................................................................... 21
2.7 Other useful installation information ....................................................... 22
2.8 Hot plugging the LINDY CPU Switch into running systems and re-enabling
disconnected PS/2 CPU mouse connections ............................................... 22
3. Configuring the LINDY CPU Switch Dual P ............................24
3.1 Configuration summary............................................................................ 24
3.2 Enabling password security..................................................................... 25
3.3 Setting an ADMIN password ................................................................... 26
3.4 Creating and editing user accounts ........................................................ 27
3.5 Creating and editing computer names..................................................... 27
3.6 Setting the SETUP OPTIONS and GLOBAL PREFERENCES .............. 31
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4. Using the LINDY CPU Switch Dual P .......................................39
4.1 Rear panel special function switches ...................................................... 39
4.2 Power supply connections and indicators .............................................. 39
4.3 USER display and key switch.................................................................. 39
4.4 COMPUTER display and key switch....................................................... 4
4.5 Activity indicators .................................................................................... 41
4.6 Selecting a computer using the front panel controls ............................... 41
4.7 Logging on to the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP...................................... 42
4.8 Keyboard hotkeys ................................................................................... 43
4.9 Selecting computers using the mouse..................................................... 46
4.1 Selecting computers using the on-screen menu ................................... 47
4.11 The reminder banner ............................................................................ 51
4.12 Setting the USER PREFERENCES ...................................................... 52
4.13 Using the FUNCTIONS menu ............................................................... 53
4.14 Querying the routing status ................................................................... 54
4.15 Cascading LINDY CPU Switches ......................................................... 54
4.16 Resetting user port keyboards and mice .............................................. 55
4.17 Using the LINDYLink extender ............................................................. 56
4.18 What to do if you forget your ADMIN password ................................... 56
4.19 Saving and restoring the menu configuration to and from an Excel
compatible spreadsheet......................................................................... 56
4.2 Switching channels by sending RS232 data......................................... 58
4.21 Keyboard equivalent key mappings....................................................... 59
5. Upgrading the LINDY CPU Switch's firmware ...........................62
6. Special features of the LINDY CPU Switch Dual P .................67
6.1 Synchronising LINDY CPU Switch Dual MPs for multiple video head
applications ............................................................................................. 67
6.2 Logging access activity ........................................................................... 69
Appendices
A - Cable and connector specifications.................................................................. 71
B - Problem solving ................................................................................................ 77
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP. Your LINDY CPU Switch
Dual MP is a very high performance Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse (KVM)
sharing device which supports a wide range of computer hardware and software
platforms. The LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP supports multiple users and enables
each user to independently access the connected computers.
The LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP is a multi-platform KVM switch that is designed for
controlling computers that have different styles of keyboard and mouse ports. Cables
are available to connect to PC PS/2 style ports (6-pin min-DIN connectors for
keyboard and mouse, often coloured purple and green), USB style ports (common on
many laptop and desktop PCs, Sun computers and Apple Mac computers) and Sun
style ports (8-pin min-DIN connector for keyboard and mouse used on older style
Sun computers). USB style keyboards and mice are available for all the different
styles of computer that may be controlled and so the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP
supports USB devices to enable you to use your preferred style of keyboard and
mouse.
An On-Screen-Display (OSD) menu system is provided for easy computer selection
and control. This enables users to select computers by name or description without
having to remember the port that the computer is physically connected to. The OSD
menu system also provides a security structure that enables the system
administrator to allocate access rights to each user on a login basis.
We trust that you will be delighted with the function of your new LINDY CPU Switch
Dual MP. Product enhancement upgrades are provided free of charge during the
warranty period and may be obtained from www.lindy.com. Some of the main
features and benefits that are offered by your LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP are listed
in section 1.1
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LINDY explains:
What does KVM stand for?
Throughout this manual the abbreviation KVM is used to refer to the combination of
a Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse that is used to access a computer. A KVM
console usually consists of a keyboard, monitor and mouse although sometimes only
a keyboard and monitor may be used. Devices such as the LINDY CPU Switch Dual
MP are generally known as KVM sharers or KVM switches.
What is a multi-platform KVM switch?
Multi-platform KVM switches enable you to connect to computers that have different
styles of keyboard, video and mouse ports and control all the computers from a
single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
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1.1 Key features and benefits
Enables many computers to be independently controlled by two users.
Enables desktop and laptop PCs, Sun (USB), Sun (8-pin), Mac (USB), SGI, Alpha
and RS/6 computers to be controlled from a common KVM console.
USB keyboard and mouse support enables KVM console devices to be chosen
that are the most appropriate for multi-platform control (keyboards and mice for all
the main computer types are available in USB format).
On-screen menu allows computers to be selected by name or description.
Configurable security enables the administrator to assign access rights to users.
Two independent users are supported on all models.
Advanced On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy control and configuration.
Channel switching by OSD, front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse.
Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 192 x 144 .
Fully flash upgradeable via the serial port.
Supports a very wide range of software including Windows 3.X, WFWG, 95, 98,
2 , NT, ME, XP, DOS, Unix, Linux, NetWare, OS/2, BSD, Mac OS, Sun OS etc.
Supports several computer keyboard styles: PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN), USB, Sun (8-
pin mini-DIN), AT (5-pin standard-DIN).
Supports several computer mouse styles: PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN), USB, Sun (8-pin
mini-DIN), RS232 (9-pin D-type).
Supports several computer video styles: High bandwidth analogue video signals
with separate or combined sync signals presented on standard 15-way HD D
connectors or 13W3 connectors.
Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC/DDC1/DDC2) signalling.
Supports desktop and laptop PCs, Sun (USB), Sun (8-pin), Mac (USB), RS/6 ,
Alpha, and Silicon Graphics computers.
Front panel "healthy voltage" indicator.
Automatic detection of the country type of the controlling keyboard enables
computers to configure themselves for the correct keyboard layout. Optionally, the
country type may be specifically defined by the user.
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Support for up to 16 user access profiles and 512 named computers.
The colours and position of the OSD menu may be changed by each user.
OSD routing status window shows the computers that are currently being
controlled by the KVM consoles.
Supports three computer control modes - Exclusive, Shared and Video Only.
Optional small-sized reminder banner permanently confirms the selected
computer.
Compact 1U (model 32353) and 2U (model 32354) cases may be neatly fitted
under a monitor or fixed into a 19 inch rack.
SmartBoot ensures reliable simultaneous bootup of all computers.
User and computer name information may be uploaded to a PC and saved in an
Excel compatible file. This file may be edited in Excel and downloaded back to the
LINDY CPU Switch.
Can be cascaded to a depth of four levels to provide a video switching network.
Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.
Supports PC keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and PC mouse prompt and stream modes
for maximum compatibility.
Includes screen saver, auto-scan and name search options.
Supports moving or blank screen savers and auto-logout on screen save option.
Wheel mouse may be used to launch and operate the OSD menus.
User may select English, French, German or Swedish OSD menus.
Supports user definable hotkeys and mouse modes.
Positive confirmation of selected ports on local and cascaded LINDY CPU
Switches achieved by full acknowledgement signalling across all cascaded units.
Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer and other common wheel
mice.
Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems.
Front panel controls may be locked for secure operation.
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Standard colour-coded cable connections make installation easy and inexpensive.
Auto-scan list feature enables scanning of selected computers.
1.2 LINDY CPU Switch Dual P package contents
LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP.
Power supply suitable for your country.
6 x stick on self-adhesive rubber feet.
A CD-ROM containing this manual (in PDF format).
1.3 LINDY CPU Switch Dual P rackmount kit for model 32353
(Part No. 32285)
2 x mounting brackets for fixing the unit into a 19 inch rack.
4 x screws for fixing mounting brackets to LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP.
1.4 LINDY CPU Switch Dual P rackmount kit for model 32354
(Part No. 32295)
2 x mounting brackets for fixing the unit into a 19 inch rack.
6 x screws for fixing mounting brackets to LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP.
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1.5 Product information
Fig. 1 - LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP (32353 and 32354 models) viewed from the
front
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Fig. 2 - LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP (32353 and 32354 models) viewed from the
rear
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2. Installation
LINDY explains:
Flexible configuration
The LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP has many ports for connection to computers,
keyboards, mice and monitors. There are no restrictions placed upon which ports are
connected to devices and you can leave any of the ports disconnected if you wish.
You do not need to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to each user port if you
do not wish to use all of these. You may perhaps decide to connect just a keyboard
and monitor or you may decide to connect to just one user port. All of these
configurations are supported. What's more, your devices do not all need to be of the
same type. You may wish to use a large high-resolution monitor with an extended
keyboard and a wheel mouse on one user port and a smaller monitor with a basic
mouse and keyboard on another. The LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP intelligently
handles these mixtures of devices.
2.1 What you will need
For the computer connections you will need:
Cables to connect the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP to each of your computer
keyboard, video and mouse ports.
There are three main types of cable available from LINDY that connect to PS/2, USB
or S n systems. Yo may also need one or more cabling adapters if yo have older
type 5-pin DIN keyboard connectors, 9-pin serial mo se connectors or 13W3 video
connectors. Cabling and adapter specifications and part n mbers are given
appendix A. (Yo do not need to connect a mo se cable if yo are not sing the
mo se).
A suitable mouse driver for your computers. Supported types are:
- General mouse drivers that are supplied with the operating system (PC, Sun, Mac
etc.)
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- PC PS/2 or RS232 two button mouse driver (any manufacturer).
- Microsoft mouse driver (including IntelliMouse).
- Logitech mouse driver (including two button, three button and wheel mouse).
You may also need one or more of the following adapters. These adapters may
be obtained from your LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP supplier and other good retailers.
Video adapter - 13W3 male connector to 15 pin D-t pe connector
(LINDY Part No. 7 127)
If you have a Sun computer with an older style 13W3 video connector then you
will need an adapter to convert this to the 15 way D-type format.
Ke board adapter - 6 pin mini-DIN female to 5 pin standard DIN male
(LINDY Part No. 7 13 )
If you have a PC with an older style 5 pin standard DIN connector then you will
need an adapter to convert this to the 6 pin mini-DIN format.
Mouse adapter - 9 pin D-t pe female to 6 pin mini-DIN female
(LINDY Part No. 7 58)
If you have a PC with an older style RS232 mouse connection then you will need
an adapter to convert this to the 6 pin mini-DIN format. There are several
specifications of these adapters that are provided with various mice. They all look
the same but unfortunately there are several common wiring schemes all of which
are different. To ensure that you have the right adapter, either purchase this from
your LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP supplier or check your adapter against the
wiring specification given in Appendix A.
For the user port connections you will need:
A monitor with a standard VGA-style 15-pin analogue video connector that will
work when connected directly to each of your computers. LINDY CPU Switch Dual
MP supports low and high resolution monitors.
A USB keyboard.
USB keyboards are available in S n, PC and Mac styles. Each style has a slightly
different layo t and different n mbers of keys. Any USB keyboard may be sed b t
for maxim m ease of se yo are recommended to choose a keyboard style with at
least as many keys as the native keyboard style for the comp ters that yo wish to
connect. This will avoid the need to se key combinations to create any missing keys
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(e.g. the Stop, Again, Props and Undo keys for S n systems). S n keyboards have
more keys than standard PC keyboards which have more keys than Mac keyboards
and so if yo are controlling a mixt re of comp ters that incl de any S ns yo are
recommended to se a S n keyboard.
A USB mouse.
The LINDY CPU Switch s pports most ‘Internet / scroll mice’ that are compatible with
the Microsoft IntelliMo se and S n and Mac mice.
2.2 ounting the LINDY CPU Switch
The LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP has been designed to be used either on a desktop
or mounted in a 19 inch rack. If the LINDY CPU Switch is to be used on a desktop
then you will need to stick the supplied self-adhesive rubber feet to the underside of
the LINDY CPU Switch. If the LINDY CPU Switch is to be mounted in a 19 inch rack
then you will need to fit the rack mounting brackets to the side of the LINDY CPU
Switch.
2.3 Connecting your devices
Ensure that the power is disconnected from the LINDY CPU Switch and all devices
which are to be attached. Connect any keyboards, monitors and mice to the user port
connectors at the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch (see figure 2). The individual
connectors are colour coded for your convenience. If you are connecting several
KVM (Keyboard, Video monitor, Mouse) sets then you do not need to use the same
brands or mix of devices on each user port.
Next, connect each computer system unit in turn using the LINDY interface cables
that you have purchased for use with the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP (see Appendix
A for cable specifications and part numbers). These are colour coded and should
connect directly to the various ports on your computers. Remember that the video
quality is maximised if the cables are kept as short as possible. Where possible, 2
metre cables are recommended as these will give very high video quality. Any
unused computer connections can be left unconnected. The three main cables type
are shown in figure 3.
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Figure 3 - LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP cables.
See appendix A for part numbers and ordering information
To connect PCs with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections
use the PC cable together with the adapters specified in appendix A. If you have an
existing 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapter that came with a mouse it may not be
suitable for use with the LINDY CPU Switch as there are several different standard
wiring configurations for these adapters.
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To connect Sun computers with older style 13W3 video connections you will need to
use the Sun cable together with a 13W3 to 15 way D-type video adapter.
The LINDY CPU Switch is now ready for connection to the mains using the mains
power adapter supplied. It is important to apply power to the LINDY CPU Switch first,
then power on the monitor and each of the computers in turn. Failure to switch the
LINDY CPU Switch and computers on in the correct order can lead to the mouse
and/or keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on.
There is no ON/OFF switch and the LINDY CPU Switch will start to operate as soon
as the power is applied.
2.4 Configuring your computers
Configure your computers in the same way that you would if your keyboard, mouse
and monitor were all connected directly. If you are connecting PC computers then
please bear in mind the following:
LINDY CPU Switch emulates Microsoft compatible serial, IntelliMouse and PS/2
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mice, so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the
correct type. Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2.1.
2.5 Structuring your LINDY CPU Switch Dual P installation
A single LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP 32354 may be used to manage and control up
to 16 computers (see figure 4). For larger numbers of computers, Dual MP units may
be cascaded in a tree structure with LINDY CPU Switch Dual products to form a
video switching network (see figure 5). The LINDY CPU Switch unit at the top of this
tree structure is normally used to control all the cascaded LINDY CPU Switches
although other configurations are possible.
The LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP and LINDY CPU Switch Dual are fitted with an
intelligent communication system that enables it to detect and communicate with
other LINDY CPU Switches so that it is able to positively verify that all the cascaded
LINDY CPU Switches have correctly responded to a switching request from the user.
The LINDY CPU Switches communicate with each other via the keyboard cables.
LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP may be cascaded in a very flexible manner. Either 1 or
2 links may be made between cascaded LINDY CPU Switches. The number of
independent users supported by the system is determined by the number of cascade
links that have been installed. If two cascade links are made then two users have
simultaneous access to ports on the cascaded LINDY CPU Switches. The LINDY
CPU Switch intelligently manages the cascade links and allocates them on a first
come first served basis rather like a telephone network.
LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP may also be cascaded to some other LINDY KVM
switches although some restrictions may apply. Please consult LINDY or your
supplier if you would like more information.
When cascading LINDY CPU witch Dual MP keep in mind the following rules
The maximum number of layers in a LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP / Dual cascade
is four.
You may cascade Dual MP / Dual units with 1 or 2 KVM links. The number of
KVM links that you install defines the number of simultaneous uses that are
supported.
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The Dual MP unit should be used as the master (i.e. at the top of the tree). All
other levels should be Dual products.
Keep all cascade cables as short as possible. The video quality is maximised by
using the shortest possible total cable run from computer to KVM.
If you are making multiple cascade links then ensure that the cables are
approximately the same length.
You must choose groups of cascade ports from the following table. When you
cascade using a group of ports the system will allocate the first available free port in
that group (see section 4.1 and 4.15 for more details)
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The following diagrams show some typical LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP installations.
Fig. 4 - A t pical installation using a single LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP 32353
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