Avocent SwitchView DVI DH Series, Quick Installation Manual, Page: 1 / 4

The following instructions will help you
install your SwitchView DVI switch.
Should you require further assistance
please contact Avocent Technical Support.
NOTE : The default setting of the
SwitchView DVI switch is appropriate for
most systems. You do not need to configure
the switch before installation. You should
turn off your computers before beginning
installation.
1 Connecting power
Connect AC power to the SwitchView DVI
Dual-Head (DH) or Single-Head (SH) switch.
CAUTION: When connecting a monitor to the
local port, turn on power to your switch before
booting up the targets.
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Connecting your peripherals
Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mouse
into the console connectors on the rear of your
SwitchView DVI switch.
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Connecting your computers
Connect each of your computers to the
SwitchView DVI switch using the DVI-I video
cable, USB cable (Type A to Type B) and audio
and mic cables provided.
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Turning on your system
Turn on the connected computers. The front
panel LEDs indicate PC port status.
For KVM connections:
• LED not lit = Target device is not turned on
or selected.
• Green = Target device is turned on, but not
selected.
• Amber = Target device is selected.
For USB connections:
• LED not lit = Target device not selected.
• On (constant) = Target device is selected.
NOTE: The SwitchView DVI switch supports
digital video resolutions up to 2560 x
1600 @ 60 Hz and also supports analog
resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz.
Upgrading your firmware (optional)
The SwitchView DVI switch series allows you
to optionally upgrade your system with current
firmware files when available from Avocent.
Connecting the serial port
Plug the DB-9 to RJ-45 adaptor (included) into
the console serial port. Connect one end of the
RJ-45 cable into the adaptor and connect the
other end into the RJ-45 port on the rear panel
of your SwitchView switch.
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
SwitchView® DVI DH and DVI SH
Switch Series
To Contact Avocent Technical Support: Visit www.avocent.com
590-918-501B
Avocent, the Avocent logo, and SwitchView are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2009 Avocent Corporation.
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SwitchView DVI DH switch shown
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