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Figures 

Figure 1.   Typical installation ...................................................................... 5

 

Figure 2.   Optional power adapter .............................................................. 5

 

Figure 3.   Vista 2 port ................................................................................. 6

 

Figure 4.   Vista 4 port ................................................................................. 6

 

Figure 5.   Vista to KVM station ................................................................... 9

 

Figure 6.   Vista to CrystalView ................................................................. 11

 

Figure 7.   Typical Application ................................................................... 12

 

 

Appendix 

Appendix A. Initial factory settings ............................................................ 24

 

Appendix B. Parts and cables ................................................................... 25

 

Appendix C. General specifications .......................................................... 26

 

Appendix D. Rack mount instructions ....................................................... 27

 

Appendix E. Rack mount illustration ......................................................... 27

 

Appendix F. Typematic rate ...................................................................... 28

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Vista L SERIES

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Page 3: ...lectronics for further information ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE AB...

Page 4: ... 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 party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set o...

Page 5: ...CPUs 10 Step 3 Applying power 10 Step 4 Verify keyboard mouse and CPU operation 10 Operating instructions 13 Keyboard command 13 Keyboard command description 15 TroubleShooting 18 Maintenance and repair 20 Technical support 20 Safety 21 Safety and EMC regulatory statements 22 Tables Table 1 Compatibility 3 Table 2 Front panel description 6 Table 3 Vista 2UA 4UA description 7 Table 4 Vista 4PCA 8PC...

Page 6: ... 6 Figure 5 Vista to KVM station 9 Figure 6 Vista to CrystalView 11 Figure 7 Typical Application 12 Appendix Appendix A Initial factory settings 24 Appendix B Parts and cables 25 Appendix C General specifications 26 Appendix D Rack mount instructions 27 Appendix E Rack mount illustration 27 Appendix F Typematic rate 28 ...

Page 7: ...e 2 port and 4 port models are available with DB25 connectors or PC connectors For the Vista models with DB25 connectors it is recommended that Rose Electronics cable part number CAB WX0606Cnnn or CAB CX0606Cnnn DB25 to HD15 PS2 PS2 CPU Cable be used For the models with PC connectors it is recommended that Rose Electronics cable part number CAB CXV66MMnnn or CAB WX66MMnnn VGA PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mo...

Page 8: ...ly sequences through CPUs at adjustable rate Non volatile memory stores configuration settings Full emulation of keyboard and mouse allowing computers to be booted at any time Supports PS 2 mouse wheel mouse and serial mouse CPU side Keyboard Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock states automatically saved and restored when switching among CPUs Keyboard mode is automatically detected for simultaneous...

Page 9: ...ouse 2 or 3 button KVM Station Monitors SVGA Keyboards US Korean Japanese keyboards with or without Windows keys 101 102 104 105 106 109 keys Some older XT AT auto sensing keyboards may not be compatible Mouse Standard PS 2 Mouse 2 or 3 button PS 2 Wheel Mouse 2 button wheel Serial Mouse 2 or 3 button Table 1 Compatibility Package contents The package contents consist of the following The Vista Un...

Page 10: ...and fully control that CPU if authorized Files and folders can be managed applications can be executed upgrades can be performed and general maintenance done from the KVM station The keyboard video monitor and mouse used for the KVM station should be compatible with all of the CPU that will be connected The KVM stations mouse must be a PS 2 mouse The Vista switch will translate the KVM s PS 2 mous...

Page 11: ...ers to the Vista switch is long or you are using a wireless keyboard and mouse See Figure 2 Supplemental power adapter Figure 2 Optional power adapter Rose Electronics web site Visit our web site at www rose com for additional information on the Vista and other products offered by Rose Electronics that are designed for server room and data center applications classroom environments and many other ...

Page 12: ...port Activity LED ACT Lit when selected CPU has power Flashes when Keyboard and mouse data is sent to the unit Select LEDs Indicates which computer is selected Reset button Resets the unit and initializes the keyboard and mouse CPU Select buttons 1 2 or 1 4 Selects the computer to be accessed Table 2 Front panel description ...

Page 13: ...rs Label Connector type Description 2UA 1 2 DB25F Computer connectors 4UA 1 2 3 4 DB25F Computer connectors Monitor HD15F KVM monitor connector Mouse MiniDin 6F or DB9F KVM PS 2 or Serial mouse connector Keyboard MiniDin 6F or Din5F KVM PS 2 or A T keyboard connector Table 3 Vista 2UA 4UA description ...

Page 14: ...ector Type Description Keyboard MiniDin 6F Mouse MiniDin 6F Video HD15F CPU connectors 1 4 on 4PC model 1 8 on 8PC model Monitor HD15F KVM monitor connector Mouse MiniDin 6F or DB9F KVM PS 2 or Serial mouse connector Keyboard MiniDin 6F or Din5F KVM PS 2 or A T keyboard connector Table 4 Vista 4PCA 8PCA description ...

Page 15: ...onnect the KVM station to the Vista switch 2 Connect the CPUs to the Vista switch 3 Sequentially apply power boot the CPUs 4 Verify keyboard mouse and CPU operation Step 1 Connecting the KVM station Connect your KVM station s keyboard video monitor and mouse cables to the corresponding Vista switches keyboard video monitor and mouse connectors as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 Vista to KVM station ...

Page 16: ...e booted up starting with the CPU connected to Port 1 Switch the Vista to the CPU port by pressing the appropriate numbered button on the front panel 1 2 or 1 4 Boot that CPU Verify that the mouse and keyboard function properly If the keyboard or mouse does not respond see the troubleshooting section Verify that the CPU functions and applications perform properly before booting up the next CPU Per...

Page 17: ...es refer to the operating instructions for detailed information about each of the Vista commands The keyboard commands are summarized in Table 5 To begin switching immediately from the keyboard press and release the left control Ctrl key then type in the computer number 1 2 or 1 4 The video from the connected computer will display on the KVM s video monitor and you will have full control of that c...

Page 18: ...12 Vista KVM Series Installation and Operations Manual Figure 8 Typical Application ...

Page 19: ...cription Reset command Ctrl R Resets and enables mouse and keyboard enables PS 2 mouse on currently selected port Reset mouse command Ctrl O Sends reset mouse command to currently selected CPU Will recover stuck NT mouse Send null byte Ctrl N Used to re synchronize PS 2 mouse Identify ROM version Ctrl I Identifies ROM version CPU must be at a command prompt word processor or text editor to receive...

Page 20: ...puter Select Ctrl x x 1 2 or 3 4 Connects your keyboard video monitor and mouse to the selected computer Connect to next computer Ctrl Plus Selects the next sequential computer Connect to previous computer Ctrl Minus Selects the previous sequential computer Computer disconnect Ctrl L Disconnects from computer Scan On Ctrl S Turns scan mode on causing the Vista to start scanning sequentially from t...

Page 21: ...e Scan mode press and release the left Ctrl key then type S The Vista switch will begin scanning sequentially from its current computer through the remaining computers as set by the maximum computers command and then begin again at computer 1 Scan mode Off To stop the Scan mode press and release the left Ctrl key and then type X Issuing a computer select command also turns off scanning Scan time i...

Page 22: ...of sync PS 2 mouse The command may need to be entered once or twice depending if the mouse is out of sync by one or two bytes Identify ROM version Press and release the left Ctrl key then type I This command is used to identify the revision level of the Vista firmware currently installed Before entering this command the selected CPU must be at a command prompt word processor or text editor so when...

Page 23: ... type command press and release the left Ctrl key type Q enter mouse type 0 1 2 and press Enter Mouse type 0 PS 2 mouse Mouse type 1 Serial mouse Mouse type 2 Wheel mouse Reset to initial factory settings The settings that have been previously set and saved in non volatile memory can be returned to their initial factory settings by holding in buttons 1 and 2 on the front panel and press and releas...

Page 24: ... Vista powered on and cable attached If using a serial type mouse make sure the right COM port is being used and the syntax of mouse driver is correct Incompatible or old mouse driver being used update the driver Mouse translation is set incorrectly Can t switch ports from keyboard You must press and release the left control key before you press the key that specifies the port number You must also...

Page 25: ...connected Issue the reset command Mouse translation set incorrectly Video not synchronized or wrong color The cable may be loose reseat cable Wrong CPU cable used If you have a 9515 9517 9518 XGA mono or similar monitor you must use special cables or adapters Cable is defective try using cable from another CPU if problem goes away cable is defective Port on the Vista is defective try using another...

Page 26: ...or equivalent insured and shipped to Rose Electronics Attn RA__________ 10707 Stancliff Road Houston Texas 77099 USA Technical support If you are experiencing problems or need assistance in setting up configuring or operating your switch consult the appropriate sections of this manual If however you require additional information or assistance please contact the Rose Electronics Technical Support ...

Page 27: ...nsformer and connection cables designed for this Unit Use only a grounded three wire electrical outlet Use only the power adapter designed for the Vista Switch Keep objects that might damage this Unit and liquids that may spill clear from this Unit Liquids and foreign objects might come in contact with voltage points that could create a risk of fire or electrical shock Operate this unit only when ...

Page 28: ...N notice until you have understood the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps Grounding These are Safety Class I products and have protective earthing terminals There must be an un interruptible safety earth ground from the main power source to the product s input wiring terminals power cord or supplied power cord set Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired disco...

Page 29: ...elà d une rubrique WARNING ou CAUTION avant d avoir bien compris les conditions présentant un danger et pris les mesures appropriées Cet appareil est un produit de classe I et possède une borne de mise à la terre La source d alimentation principale doit être munie d une prise de terre de sécurité installée aux bornes du câblage d entrée sur le cordon d alimentation ou le cordon de raccordementfour...

Page 30: ...6 modern Screen Saver Fireflies Screen Saver Time 10 minutes Maximum Ports 8 Scan enable Off Scan Time Interval 5 seconds Caps Num lock Scroll lock On PC keyboard Mode 2 Typematic Value 43 Rate 10 9 chars sec Delay 500 millisec Mouse translation 0 PS 2 mouse output Press and hold computer select buttons 1 and 2 and press the reset button to reset the Vista switch to the factory settings listed All...

Page 31: ... WX66MFnnn VGA PS 2 keyboard mouse male to female CAB WX66MFnnn AT VGA AT keyboard Serial mouse CAB CXV66MMnnn VGA PS 2 keyboard mouse male to male CAB CXV66MFnnn VGA PS 2 keyboard mouse male to female ACC 6F5M MiniDin 6 female to din 5 male adapter ACC KVM6F9F MiniDin 6 female to DB9 female adapter TFR 05D200FSUP 3 5 Supplemental 5 Volt DC power adapter ACC KBPWR Adapter for keyboard port Rackmou...

Page 32: ...H DB25 Female KVM 2PCA HD15F MD6F MD6F KVM 4PCA HD15F MD6F MD6F Video Connector HD15F VGA video Keyboard Connector MD6F PS 2 Mouse Connector MD6F Chassis Fully shielded black painted steel with polyester graphic overlay panel Controls Reset button Computer select buttons 4 port models buttons 1 4 8 port models buttons 1 8 Indicators Activity LED Power LEDs 4 port models LEDs 1 4 8 port models LEDs...

Page 33: ... brackets to the rack using the appropriate size bolts nuts and lock washers The following general guidelines should be observed when installing your unit into a rack 1 The Vista switch is designed to work in an ambient temperature of 0ο C to 55ο C 32ο F 131ο F 2 Do not block power supply vents or otherwise restrict airflow when rack mounting this unit 3 Mechanical loading of the rack should be co...

Page 34: ...mple to use a Rate of 16 0 keys sec and a 500 millisecond delay the Rate value 7 and the Delay value 32 Add 7 32 39 To set a typematic value of 16 press the left Ctrl key type A enter 39 and then press Enter Typematic Rate Rate Keys sec Rate Value Rate keys sec Rate Value Rate Keys sec Rate Value Rate Keys sec Rate Value 30 0 0 15 0 8 7 5 16 3 7 24 26 7 1 13 3 9 6 7 17 3 3 25 24 0 2 12 0 10 6 0 18...

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