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SwitchView SC Installer/User Guide

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Symptom                             Action

   Green channel LED not lit              Verify unit is turned on. Check the cabling between your 

computer and the SwitchView SC. Verify that a keyboard 
works when plugged directly into your PC.

   Unable to switch channels             Verify that all attached PCs are powered and correctly 

connected to the unit.

   No video                                        Verify that the video cable between the computer and the 

SwitchView SC is connected to the selected port. Verify that 
the monitor cable is correctly connected to the SwitchView 
SC. Power down the computer, connect the monitor directly 
to the computer, and then power up again. If the monitor 
does not operate correctly direct to the computer, try 
another monitor.

   Mouse jumps or "hugs" screen      If the mouse has been hot-plugged while running in 

Windows, you may need to close and restart Windows. 
Verify that the cables from the computer to the 
SwitchView SC are connected properly. Verify that the 
mouse is plugged into the mouse port in the User 
Console area on the rear panel of the unit. Verify that the 
computer works properly with a mouse connected directly 
to it. If not, try another mouse.

   Keyboard is inoperable on one       Verify that the cables from the PC to the SwitchView SC 
   or more channels                           are connected properly. Verify that the keyboard is plugged 
                                                        into the keyboard port in the User Console area on the rear 
                                                        panel of the unit.

B: Troubleshooting

Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or hardware 
issues you encounter with your product. If an issue should develop, check the 
Troubleshooting table below to see if the issue can be resolved by following the 
procedures outlined, or call Avocent Technical Support at (888) 793-8763.

Summary of Contents for SwitchView SC

Page 1: ...Installer User Guide Avocent Corporation 4991 Corporate Drive Huntsville Alabama 35805 6201 USA Tel 256 430 4000 Fax 256 430 4030 http www avocent com SWITCHVIEW SC ...

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Page 3: ...the Cybex logo AutoBoot and SwitchView are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cybex Computer Products Corporation IntelliMouse is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other marks are the property of their respective owners SwitchView SC Installer User Guide Avocent Corporation 4991 Corporate Drive Huntsville Alabama 35805 6201 USA Tel 256 430 4000 Fax 256 430 4030 http www avocent com ...

Page 4: ...nterference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receive...

Page 5: ... of Contents Chapter 4 Appendices A Specifications 11 B Troubleshooting 12 Chapter 2 Installation Basic Install 5 Chapter 1 Product Overview Feature Overview 1 Compatibility 3 Chapter 3 Operations Overview 9 ...

Page 6: ...sence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons PROTECTIVE GROUNDING TERMINAL This symbol indicates a terminal whichmustbeconnectedtoearthgroundpriortomakinganyotherconnections to the equipment POWER ON This symbol indicates the principal on off switch is in the on position POWER OFF This sym...

Page 7: ...ipheralsaresupportedthroughtherearoftheunit ASwitchViewSCwillsupport from one to eight attached PCs or channels The AutoBoot feature boots all attached servers during initial power up or after a powerfailure PCsarebootedtransparentlywithoutoperatorintervention andmay be powered up one at a time or all at once When the power stabilizes a channel may be selected The first available channel is automat...

Page 8: ...Guide 2 Indicator LEDs give you constant readings on the status of your SwitchView SC Channel LEDs take the guesswork out of system operation and diagnostics A typical SwitchView SC configuration is shown below Status indicator LEDs ...

Page 9: ... style Logitech Trackman Kensington Microsoft Serial PS 2 mouse Logitech Mouseman PS 2 Microsoft IntelliMouse Othermanufacturers micemayoperatewiththeSwitchViewSC Ifyouexperience problems using an untested mouse contact Avocent Technical Support with the manufacturer and model number of the mouse PS 2 peripherals Compatibility ...

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Page 11: ...lied with the SwitchView SC SwitchView SC unit Power cord SwitchView SC Installer User Guide SwitchView SC Quick Installation Guide Additional items needed Input cables Rack mounting kit optional Connecting peripherals to the SwitchView SC 1 Power down all computers that will be part of your SwitchView SC system Do not use the SwitchView SC unit if the two tamper evident security stickers are not ...

Page 12: ...KBD and MSE respectively Connecting computers to the SwitchView SC 1 Locate your first input cable It will have a 25 pin D connector at one end Plug this cable into any available lettered channel port on the rear of the SwitchView SC The other end of the input cable will have three connectors a 15 pin HDD connector for your video a 6 pin miniDIN connector for a PS 2 keyboard connection and a 6 pin...

Page 13: ...ocate the power cord that came with your SwitchView SC unit Plug it into the IEC power connector on the unit and make sure that the power switch is off Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate AC wall outlet 4 Power up your SwitchView SC first then all attached computers MOUSE PORT VIDEO PORT KEYBOARD PORT ...

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Page 15: ...ating that the attached computer is powered The amber LED will light at the active computer A PC may now be selected via channel push buttons There are two status LEDs The red LED lights if an internal failure occurs The green LED will blink for several seconds during power up while the system performs a self diagnostic After initialization the green LED remains lit during normal operation ...

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Page 17: ...C to 104 40 C Storage Temperature 4 20 C to 122 50 C Input Power 8 0 W Operating Voltage 100 230 VAC Power Frequency 50 60 Hz Supported Hardware Computer IBM PC AT PS 2 and 100 compatibles Video Modes VGA SVGA XGA XGA II with adaptor Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 60 Hz Peripherals PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse IntelliMouse PS 2 only Agency Approvals UL cUL FCC IC and CE ...

Page 18: ...has been hot plugged while running in Windows you may need to close and restart Windows Verify that the cables from the computer to the SwitchView SC are connected properly Verify that the mouse is plugged into the mouse port in the User Console area on the rear panel of the unit Verify that the computer works properly with a mouse connected directly to it If not try another mouse Keyboard is inop...

Page 19: ...dually tested under load 2 If defect or malfunction was caused by abuse mishandling unauthorized repair or use other than intended 3 If unauthorized modifications were made to product 4 If unreported damages occurred in any shipment of the product 5 If damages were due to or caused by equipment or software not provided by Avocent 6 If the unit is used with non grounded or incorrectly polarized AC ...

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