Rextron INTEGRA KVM2 User manual

Table of Contents
Integra Sun KVM Switches
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■ Introduction
Overview……………………………………..…….…………1
Features………………………………………..………….….2
Configurations………………….………………..…………...3
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■ Installation
Console Connection…………………..……...…………..….5
Server Connection…………………..…………..……..…....6
Initial Power-up…………………..………………..….……...8
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■ Operation
Hot-key Commands…………………………..……….....…..9
PS/2 to Sun Keyboard Mapping…………………………...11
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■ Cascade Configuration
Connection………….………………………….….….…...13
Change Configuration while Running………..………..….14
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■ Appe ndices
Specifications……......………………………………..........15
Troubleshooting……......……………………………….…..16
Please read this manual thoroughly and f ollow the
Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the
Integra system or any connecting dev ice.

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------------------------ Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Overview
One-Console Sun KVM Switch
The combination of Integra Console and a Sun KVM switch offers the
latest, most efficient way to control multiple Sun servers. The
ISM108 can controlf rom 8 to 64 Sun servers with the Integra Console
or another set of console.
Adv anced key board and mouse emulation technology ensures
trouble-f ree Sun server boot-up and seamless switching. Special
f unction keys of a Sun keyboard are simulated by combo-key
operation on the Integra Console key board.
Two-Console Matrix Sun KVM Switch
The adv anced matrix Sun KVM switch, ISM2208, enables two
separate users to manage ov er eight servers with two sets of
key boards, mice, and monitors simultaneously. When cascaded, it
can easily be expandedf or dual user access of up to 32 servers with
simultaneous access.
High Video Quality & Real DDC2 Compatibility
Integra Console's TFT LCD display supports VGA resolution up to
1024x768 without any degradation. The adv anced VGA circuit
design guarantees smooth andf licker-free switching f rom one server
to the other.
The switch automatically responds Sun serv ers with correct DDC2
communication f or optimum resolution setting.
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Features
Manage 8 Sun servers with one or two sets of keyboards, mice
and monitors
Two-tier cascade conf iguration expands system capability
Auto-scan automatically selects serv ers sequentially
Hot-key functions allow easy serv er access
Support Key board with various language systems
Key board states automatically sav ed and restored when switching
servers
Hot plug-and-play
Key board and mouse can be hot plugged at any time
DDC2 communication built-in
19” rack-mountable to the rear of a rack cabinet
Features for multi-access Sun KVM Switch Module
zManage multiple serv ers from two or more locations
simultaneously
zSelectable User Timeout
zExpandable up to 32 servers

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Configurations
Integra Sun KVM switches are available in 1-console- and 2-console-
to-8-port models to support a v ariety of requirements. For applications
with a large number of serv ers, Sun KVM switch modules can be
cascaded in a master/slave conf iguration.
Sun KVM Switch Models
Model ISM108 ISM2208
No. of console supported 1 2
No. of Sun server supported 8 8
Single Sun KVM Switch Configuration
Combined with an Integra Console, the Sun KVM Switch can be
connected to multiple Sun servers with key board/mouse and monitor
cables as shown in figure 1.
Figure 1: A single Sun KVM Switch configuration
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Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration
You can connect a second level of one or more Sun KVM Switches to
"PC 1"~”PC 8” por ts of a Master unit. Cascade configuration
expands system ability allowing y ou to select servers connected to
the Master or Slaves. There is only one Master that connects to the
Integra Console directly operated by a user.
Once connected, Sun KVM Switches automatically conf igure
themselves to either Master or Slave. Slaves of d if f er ent Su n K VM
Switch models can be mixed in cascade configuration as shown in
f igure 2.
Figure 2: A cascade Integra configuration
Throughout this manual, Master is the Sun KVM Switch hav ing its C-
36 connector connected to an Integra Console or having its LOCAL
port connected to a set of Sun key board, mouse and monitor. Slave is
a Sun KVM Switch with its CONSOLE port connected to “PC x” port
of a Master. Slave only exists in cascade conf iguration.

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------------------------Installation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
Make sure all servers and the KVM switch modules are powered
down during installation.
Console Connection
To a KVM drawer: Just connect the C-36 connector from a TFT LCD
KVM drawer to the Sun KVM switch module.
To use the Sun KVM module as a standard KVM switch or to connect
a second console to an ISM2208:
Monitor:●A Sun monitor with 13W3 connector can be connected to
the CONSOLE as shown inf igure 3.
●A regular VGA monitor with HDB15 connector may be
connected to the CONSOLE as shown in f igure 4.
Keyboard and mouse: A Sun key board and a mouse should be
connected to the CONSOLE as shown in f igure 3 and 4.
Figure 3: Master console connection
For monitor with 13W3 connector
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Figu
re 4:
Mas
ter
con
sole
con
nect
ion
For
mon
itor
with HDB15 connector
Server Connection
Each Sun serv er is connected to the KVM module with one straight-
through (1-1, 2-2, 3-3…, 8-8) mini-DIN8 cable (as shown in f igure 5)
and one male-to-male HDB15 VGA cable.
Figure 5: Straight-through 1-to-1 mini-DIN8 cable

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For Sun serv ers with 13W3 v ideo output, a 13W3-to-HDB15 adapter
is required for such server's video port as shown in figure 6.
Figure 6:
Adapter and
monitor
connection
A Sun KVM
Switch may be
mounted to the
rear v ertical
poles inside a
rack cabinet by the rear brackets with key board, mouse, monitor
connectors facing out, as figure 7.
Figure 7: Rear-mount bracket attachment
The keyboard/mouse connector at the Local port on the rear of the
KVM module is not applicable when the module is connected to the
drawer by the C-36 connector. When its C-36 connector is not
connected to the drawer, the KVM module acts as a rear-mount
stand-alone KVM switch. The VGA signal at the Local port is the
same as the LCD panel.
Initial Power-Up
Make sure all servers and the Integra Sun KVM module are
powered down during installation. You must power up the
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Master Integra system before turning on any other devices.
For single Integra Sun KVM Switch:
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.
2) Turn on servers.
For cascaded Sun KVM Switches:
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.
2) Apply power adapters to all Slaves.
3) Turn on servers.
Note: You may hot plug additional powered-down server or a slave
Sun KVM Switch without turning any existing Sun KVM Switch or
server off after initial power up.
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-----------------------Operation
Operati onOperati on
Operati on
Hot- Key Commands

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Hot-key commands are short keyboard sequences to select a server,
to activate serv er scan, etc. A Sun KVM switch interprets keystrokes
f or hot-keys all the time. A hot-key sequence starts with two left
<CTRL> keystrokes f ollowed by one or two more keystrokes. A short
beep indicates a correct hot-key command, or a long beep followed by
a short one indicates an error (the bad key sequence will not be
forwarded to the selected server).
■To select a server, you must know which port it is connected to.
For a serv er connected to a Master, its port number is represented by
the PC port label (1~8). For a serv er connected to a Slave, two digits
represent its port number. The f irst digit is the port number of the
Master unit (1~8) and the second one is the port number of the Slave
(1~8).
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 7
Selects a serv er connected to port 7 of the Master.
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 3 +6
Selects a serv er connected to port 6 of the Slave connected
to port 3 of the Master.
■To s t a r t Auto Scan, automatically scan powered-on servers one
by one at a f ixed interv al:
leftCtrl + left Ctrl + F 1
When Auto Scan detects any key board or mouse activ ity, it suspends
the scanning and resets the count down timer until activ ity stops; it
then resumes with the next server in sequence. The length of the
Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable, see below. To abort
the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl key twice.
▓To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to
the next serv er in Auto Scan:
leftCtrl + left Ctrl + F3
The Sun KVM switch beeps one to four times indicating scan interv al
of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively.
▓Audio Stick
An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each
Sun KVM switchf or selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals.
There are two options for Audio Stick:On and Off. When set to 'On ',
audio selection follows serv er selection. When set to 'Off', audio
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selection stops f ollowing serv er selection. It is usef ul if y ou want to
listen to a particular serv er's audio signal while operating other
servers.
leftCtrl + left Ctrl + F5
It beeps once or twice corresponding to On and Off respectively.
▓User Timeout (ISM2208 only )
When both users select the same server, both can view the server.
When either user starts to operate the serv er by keyboard or mouse
activ ity, the other user is deniedf or any access till the first user stops
key board or mouse activity for a period of time (i.e. User Timeout).
Av ailable selections are 5, 10, 20 and 40 seconds indicated by 1 to 4
beeps respectively when the f ollowing command is executed.
leftCtrl + left Ctrl + F6
▓Return to the prev iously selected server
It is used to toggle back and forth between the currently selected
serv er and the prev iously selected one. It is handy if there are two
serv ers of great interest requiring your attention.
leftCtrl + left Ctrl + F7
Note: If y ou issue an incorrect hot-key command, the Sun KVM switch
warns y ou by one long beepf ollowed by a short one.
PS/2 to Sun Keyboard Mapping
The key board and mouse pad on the KVM Console drawer emulates
a Sun keyboard and mouse. Since a Sun key board has more keys
than a standard PS/2 one. The extra keys are simulated by pressing

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the lower-right CTRL followed by one of thef unction keys (i.e. Combo
Key). Refer to the following table f or the mapping. For instance,
strike the CTRL then F7 to activate Open for a Sun serv er.
Note: The second Combo Key must be entered in 3 seconds after the
CTRL is pressed.
Ke yb oar d M a ppi ng
PS/2 ke yb oar d Sun ke yb oar d
Ctrl F1 Stop
Ctrl F2 Again
Ctrl F3 Props
Ctrl F4 Undo
Ctrl F5 Fr ont
Ctrl F6 Copy
Ctrl F7 Open
Ctrl F8 Paste
Ctrl F9 Find
Ctrl F10 Cut
Ctrl 1
Ctrl 2
Ctrl 3
Ctrl 4
Ctrl HHelp
RightW indow Right ♦
Left W indow Left ♦
C onte xt ke y Compose
Right Alt Alt Graph
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Sun Ke y bo ard
PS/2 Keyboard
For Jap ane se keybo ard:
1. The leading key f or the Combo Key is replaced by 半角
半角半角
半角 /全角
全角全角
全角.
2. The right AL T is simulated by tapping 半角
半角半角
半角/全角
全角全角
全角 followed by the
left AL T.
3. The right Windows is replaced by tapping 半角
半角半角
半角/全角
全角全角
全角 followed by
the left Windows.
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Cascade ConfigurationCascade Configuration
Cascade Configuration

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Connection
Before connecting a device (a server or a Slave KVM switch) to the
Master Sun KVM Switch under power, you must turn off the device.
The ports "PC 1"~”PC 8” can be connected to either a serv er or a
Slave's CONSOLE port, as shown in figure 8.
Figure 8: Slave console connection
The maximum number of serv ers controlled by a master/slav e
conf iguration with all 8-port units is 64 -- with 8 Slaves and each Slave
connects to 8 servers, see figure 9.
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Figure 9:
Cascaded 8-
port Integra
Sun KVM
Switches
Change
Configurat
ion while
Run nin g
A dev ice (a
computers or a Sun KVM switches) at any 'PC x' port can be changed
at any time after initial power-up. If you change any one of the “PC
1” to “PC 8 ” ports connection from a computer to a Slave or vicev ersa,
or replace the devices of a port; the new Slave must be turned off
before it is connected to the Master. Before unplugging the cables
from a computer, you should issue a STOP-A command to that
computer, unplug the cables, re-arrange connection, plug the cables
back to the computer, issue a GO command for that computer and
resume normal operation.
Note: Any new device must be turned off before it is connected to the
Master.
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AppendicesAppendices
Appendices
Specifications:
Specification:
ISM108 ISM2208
# of Console ports 1 2

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# of ports Sun serve r 8 8
Max capacity for Sun servers 64
Keyboard/mouse emulation Sun( type 5, 6 )
Resolution 1024 x 768, DDC2B
Server power status LED 8
Server selected LED 8
Front pushbuttons 8
Scan interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds
Connectors for Sun VGA HDB15 x 8
KVMdrawer connector C-36
Connectors for Sun
Keyboard/mouse
mini-DIN8 x 8
Connector for console VGA HDB15 x 1 Female HDB15 x 2 Female
Connector fo r console
keyboard/mouse mini-DIN8 x 1 mini-DIN8 x 2
User Timeout N/A 5, 10, 20,40 Sec
Multimedia module MAV108
Rear-mount brackets 1U-height, included
Height 1U
Power supply 12VDC,with Console drawer
9V DC, stand-alone KVMswitch
Dimension(mm)
(in)
40x 404 x 114
1.6 x 15.9x 4.5
Troubleshooting:
Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse
cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each
server to avoid confusion when connected to the Integra system.
Symptom Causes Solutions
Nothing on the
screen
zN o vi de o si g nal
zIncorrect vi deo
zMake sure the C-36
conn ector s ar e well mat ed .
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resolution fr om t he Su n
server
zSet the vide o resol ution of the
Sun ser ver to 1024 x 768
S
p
ecial fu ncti on
ke ys of a Sun
server can not
be ent ered.
zChec k t he s ectio n
“PS/2 t o S un Ke
y
bo ar d
M appin g”
zD o no t h old do wn th e CTRL
ke
y
while
p
ressin
g
the sec ond
combo key.
Ke yb oar d an d
mouse do not
wor k
zIncorrect mini-DIN 8
cables
zU se onl y s tr aig ht- tho ug h, 1-
to-1
,
2- to- 2
,
.. 8- t o-8 mini- DIN
8 ca bles
VGA i mage is
fuzz y or not
ver y cl ear .
zPoor q ual it y VGA
cables
zMost VGA
p
roblem comes
from
p
oor-
q
ualit
y
VGA c ables .
Pl ease us e U L-2 919 r ate d
VGA c abl es for vi d eo
conn ectio n
,
beca use th ose
cables us e c oa xi al wir es for
R/G/B signals.
A LCD monit or
i s conn ecte d t o
the C onsol e
port, but
not hing is on
the mo ni tor
wh en c er tai n
Sun s er ver i s
selected.
zWhen Sun ser ver
p
owers u
p,
it
communi cat es with t he
VGA device
,
a nd LC D
i s not a vai la ble on
p
ower-u
p
se
q
ue nce
;
ther ef ore
,
th e S un s ets
its VGA r es oluti on t o a
def ault whic h is n ot in
a
pp
licable for some
LCD monitors.
zWhe n boo tin
g
u
p
a Su n
server
,
wait till the boot-u
p
p
rocess is fi nished before
selecting a di ffer ent s er ver .
Ke yb oar d or
mo use do es n ot
wor k from time
to ti me.
zThe s witch is l ow on
oper a ti ng po w er .
zBe sur e the
p
o wer ada
p
ter is
pr operl y c onn ect ed.
Hotkey
comma nd i s not
effecti ve.
zIncorrect hotkey
seq uenc e.
zTo s elec t a s er ver co nn ecte d
to t he M as ter : t hr ee
ke ys tr o kes ar e nec essar y.
zTo s elec t a s er ver co nn ecte d
to a Sl a ve: f our ke
y
strokes
ar e n ec ess ar y.

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There is no
VGA out put
after c onnectin
g
a 1 3w 3-to-
HDB15 ada
p
ter
to a ser ver.
zIncorrect 13W3-to-
HDB15 pi n
assignment.
zUse onl
y
the ada
p
ter
s
p
ecificall
y
desi
g
ned for S un
server.
C ascad ed uni t
does no t wor k.
zIncorrect power up
seq uenc e.
zTur n on th e M ast er th en the
Sl a ve s witch es.
Nothin
g
wor ks zBad c on necti on at
the C - 3 6 co nn ector s
zPush th e as s em bl ed dr a wer
and th e K VM m odul e b o x fi r ml
y
to
g
ether leavin
g
onl
y
8mm
(
5/16 i nch
)
s
p
ace in between.
Be sur e the
y
are sec ured b
y
two screws.
VGA monitor
wor ks fi ne but
ke
y
bo ar d and
touc h
p
ad do es
not work.
zC onn ection insid e th e
KVM dr a wer
beco mes l oos e d ue
to vibrati on.
zVerif
y
i f th e KVM dr a wer i s b ad
b
y
disco nn ec tin
g
it from the
KVM module box
(
th e C -36
conn ector i s not c o nnec te d
)
.
C onn ect a ke
y
boar d
,
mo us e
and monit or to the Local
p
ort
on t he KVM mo dul e bo x an d
ano ther s er ver to a n
y
of the PC
p
orts and use the KVM module
bo x as a s ta nd-alo ne KVM
switch.
Ke
y
b oar d er r or
on boo t
zLoos e ke ybo ar d
conn ectio n
zMake sure ke
y
b oar d ca bl es ar e
zWell seated
Al
p
ha be ts o n
the TFT LCD
dis
p
la
y
ar e bl ur
or ha ve
shadows.
zImpr o per r es ol uti o n
setting s
zSet the VGA resolution of the
server s to 10 24 x 76 8 with
“Lar
g
e Font” f or th e best
perfor manc e.
Left bu tto ns o n
the dr a wer f or
the “ K VM
Switc h” do no t
wor k.
zThe r e ar KVM
mo dule bo x do es not
ha ve a KVM s witch
built-in.
zThe b utt ons ar e effec ti ve onl
y
if
the ar ketin
g
on t he l ower left
corner
(
see fr o m t he c on nec t or s
side
)
of th e KVM mo dul e b o x
shows 18 f or Su n
,
28 f or
Sun
Master/slave
does no t wor k
zImpr o per i ns tall ati on
pr oced ur es
zMake sure slave’s CONS OLE is
conn ecte d t o Master’s PC 1~
PC 8 p ort
zRemove an
y
p
ossible
p
ower
su
pp
l
y
to the slave
(
un
p
lu
g
al l
cables
),
bef or e c onn ec tin
g
it to
the Master
Ke yb oar d
strokes shifted
zThe ser ver w as i n
shifte d s ta te w hen
last switc he d
zPress b oth SHIFT ke ys
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The
↑
↑↑
↑
and
↓
↓↓
↓
ke
y
s do not
wor k i n M an ual
Scan
zAll PCs are off or onl
y
one PC is turned on.
Scan mode wor ks for
p
ower-on servers
onl y
zTurn servers on.
zPress an
y
ot her ke
y
t o a bor t
M anual Sc a n mod e.
Auto Sca n does
not switch PC
and Int e
g
ra
bee
p
s fro m ti me
to ti me and red
indicat or
flashes
zAll PCs are off or onl
y
one PC is turned on.
Scan mode wor ks for
p
ower-on servers
onl y
zScan t
yp
eis e
y
e
mar k sel ected but no
p
ower-u
p
PC is e
y
e
mar k sel ected in
OSD.
zTurn on s er ver s
zPress left CTRL ke
y
twic e to
abort Aut o Sc an mode.
zPress an
y
front butt on to s elect
a PC , an d Auto Scanst ops
C an n ot s el ect a
server
conn ecte d t o a
slave
zImpr o per Master unit
conn ectio n
zImpr o per sl a ve uni t
conn ectio n
zToo ma n y le vels of
slaves
zOnl
y
Master
p
orts PC1~PC 8
can be c on nec t ed to s la ves .
zC onn ect s la ve C ON SO LE
p
ort
to PC1~PC 8
p
orts of th e Maste
r
zOnl
y
one level of slave units is
allowed.
The I nte
g
ra fails
to f uncti on
occasionall y.
zServers do not
su
pp
l
y
en ou
g
h
po wer.
zMake sure a
p
o wer ad a
p
ter
with mi ni mu m of 1 2V
,
3.0A
out
p
ut r atin
g
is firml
y
co nn ecte d
to t he po wer j ac k.

Ke yb oar d M a ppi ng
PS/2 ke yb oar d Sun ke yb oar d
Ctrl F1 Stop
Ctrl F2 Again
Ctrl F3 Props
Ctrl F4 Undo
Ctrl F5 Fr ont
Ctrl F6 Copy
Ctrl F7 Open
Ctrl F8 Paste
Ctrl F9 Find
Ctrl F10 Cut
Ctrl 1
Ctrl 2
Ctrl 3
Ctrl 4
Ctrl HHelp
RightW indow Right ♦
Left W indow Left ♦
C onte xt ke y Compose
Right Alt Alt Graph
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