Contents Contents About This Manual ............... 9 Scope .................. 9 Validity ................9 Cautions and Notes............. 9 Spellings ................9 Safety Instructions ..............10 Description ................. 11 Application ................ 11 Access Options ..............11 System Overview .............. 12 Product Range ..............13 Accessories ...............
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Draco tera 3.11 System Check ..............50 3.12 Device Finder ..............51 Installation .................. 53 Package Contents ............. 53 System Setup ..............53 Example Applications ............54 4.3.1 KVM Matrix ............55 4.3.2 Video Matrix ............56 4.3.3 Parallel Operation (Stacking) ......57 4.3.4 Matrix Grid ............
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Contents 5.6.1 Flex-Port Extender Units ........121 USB-2.0-Extender ............122 Extenders for UNI I/O Boards (USB 2.0 / USB 3.0)..125 Configuration of SDI ............129 5.10 CPU Settings ..............132 5.11 CPU Groups ..............137 5.12 Configuration CPU Switch (484 Series) ......139 5.13 Console Settings .............
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Draco tera 5.21 License Management ............202 Operation .................. 203 Operation via 'Hot Keys' ..........204 6.1.1 Direct Switching ..........204 6.1.2 Scan Mode ............206 6.1.3 Function Keys <F1>–<F16> ......206 6.1.4 Addressing of Master and Sub Matrices ... 207 KVM-Switching ..............
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Contents Interconnect Cable ............237 7.2.1 Cat X ..............237 7.2.2 Fiber ..............238 7.2.3 Coaxial .............. 239 Connector Pinouts............240 7.3.1 CPU Board ............240 7.3.2 I/O Port Cat X ............ 241 7.3.3 I/O Port SFP ............242 7.3.4 I/O Port SDI ............
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Draco tera Certificates/Directives .............. 254 11.1 North American Regulatory Compliance ......254 11.2 Product Safety ..............254 11.3 WEEE ................255 11.4 RoHS ................255 EU Declaration of Conformity ..........256 Glossary ..................257 13.1 Matrix specific Glossary ..........260 Pos : 1 /806-IH SE/Zu di es em H andbuc h/ATB_Z u dies em H andbuch @ 5\m od_1278573163276_6.doc @ 41510 @ 1222 @ 1 2020-02-26...
About This Manual About This Manual Scope This manual describes how to install your Draco tera, how to operate it and how to perform trouble shooting. Validity This manual is valid for all devices listed on the front page. The product code is printed on the base of the devices.
Draco tera Safety Instructions To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation of your Draco tera please note the following guidelines: Installation ➔ Only use the device according to this User Manual. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the user or installer.
Description Description Pos : 5 /806-IH SE/Besc hrei bung/Verw endungszw eck/480-xx @ 7\m od_1309932919008_6.doc @ 52458 @ 2 @ 4 Application The Draco tera matrix is used to establish connections from consoles (monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices) to various sources (computer, CPU).
Device Views The following views of the Draco tera matrix illustrate the various available chassis types. Pos : 14 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/480-xx/Dr ac o tera 576 Port @ 17\mod_1503038631099_6.doc @ 186242 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.1 Draco tera 576 Port Front View...
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Slots for I/O boards #37–72 Slot for power supply unit 4 Grounding 10 Slot for CPU board 1 11 Slot for CPU board 2 Pos : 15 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0. doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Description Pos : 16 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/480-xx/Dr ac o tera 288 Port @ 7\m od_1309934693586_6.doc @ 52550 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.2 Draco tera 288 Port Front View 2020-02-26...
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Slot for power supply unit 2 Slot for fan tray 2 Slots for I/O boards #1–36 Slot for power supply unit 3 Grounding Slot for CPU board Pos : 17 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Description Pos : 18 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/480-xx/Dr ac o tera 160 Port @ 7\m od_1309934740805_6.doc @ 52568 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.3 Draco tera 160 Port Front View Slot for power supply unit 1 Slot for fan tray 1 Slot for power supply unit 2 Slot for fan tray 2 Slots for I/O boards #1–20...
Draco tera Pos : 20 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/480-xx/Dr ac o tera 152 Port @ 25\mod_1580970860374_6.doc @ 271785 @ 3 @ 4 3.6.4 Draco tera 152 Port Front View Slot for power supply unit 1 Slot for fan tray 1 Slot for power supply unit 2 Slot for fan tray 2 Slots for I/O boards #1–20...
Description Pos : 22 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/480-xx/Dr ac o tera 80 Por t @ 7\mod_1309934775696_6.doc @ 52586 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.5 Draco tera 80 Port Front View Slot for fan tray Slot for power supply unit 1 Slots for I/O boards #1–10...
Draco tera Pos : 24 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/480-xx/Dr ac o tera 48 Por t @ 7\mod_1311324635246_6.doc @ 54330 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.6 Draco tera 48 Port Front View Slot for fan tray Slot for power supply unit 1 Slots for I/O boards #1–6...
Description Pos : 26 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Status /UEB_Di agnos e_und_Status @ 7\m od_1309935121461_6.doc @ 52641 @ 2 @ 1 Diagnostics and Status Pos : 27 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Diagnos e LED s/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309934983180_6.doc @ 52622 @ 3 @ 1 3.7.1 Status LEDs...
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Draco tera Status LEDs on CPU board: Pos. LED Status Description Status 1 White CPU board is in registration process Blue Registration of the matrix has started flashing Registration in progress flashing Green Operating condition flashing Green CPU board de-registered Status 2 White CPU board is in registration process...
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Description I/O Board Cat X SFP Fiber SFP Coax Matrix Grid Front View 2020-02-26...
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Draco tera Status LEDs at I/O boards: Pos. LED Status Description Status 1 Light I/O board boot process blue I/O board registration process flashing Red/ I/O board in Service Mode or firmware Yellow conflict with CPU board flashing Green Operating condition, I/O board flashing registered at the matrix Green...
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Description Ports I/O Board Cat X SFP Fiber SFP Coax Matrix Grid Front View Status LED 1 Status LED 2 Status LEDs at the ports of the I/O boards: Pos. LED Status Description Link status Port not activated (orange) Flashing 1. Port activated, no connection via interconnect cable Link status...
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Draco tera Pos. LED Status Description Connection via interconnect cable ok, data traffic active Fan Tray Front View Status LED 1 Status LED 1 Hot Swap LED Status LEDs of the fan trays: Pos. LED Status Description Status 1 Operating condition (green) Status 2 Operating condition...
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Description Power Supply Unit Draco tera 576 Front View Status LEDs of the power supply units Pos. LED Status Description Status LED Green Stand-by on; main output on Orange Main output OCP or UVP or OVP Orange Fan Error; high temperature flashing Power Supply Unit Draco tera 288/160/152 Front View...
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Operating condition OK (green) No power supply DC Input Power supply unit not active, Matrix is (red) powered by second power supply unit Operating condition Pos : 28 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Description Pos : 29 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Status /Port-Status /480-x x @ 7\mod_1309935423961_6.doc @ 52661 @ 3 @ 4 3.7.2 Port Status The connections and the switching status between the various consoles and CPUs are shown in this menu. You have the following option to access the menu: Java Tool The current port configuration of the Draco tera is illustrated in this menu.
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Draco tera Menu View - Matrix (example #2) The colors indicate the connection status: Color Description Grey Port not connected Yellow Video connection Green KVM connection Faulty Port Blue Port connected to another matrix via Grid Line 2020-02-26...
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Description The symbol indicates the extender that is recognized and defined at a certain port: Symbol Description Port connected to a CPU Unit Port is connected to a CPU Unit that is switched to a CON Unit in Private Mode (see Chapter 3.7.4, Page 36).
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Press the key <F5> on a connected keyboard Execute Edit > Reload in the menu bar Press the Button Reload in the tool bar Pos : 30 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Status /Port-Status Matrix- Grid/480-xx @ 10\mod_1389080726637_6.doc @ 113070 @ 3 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Functions, colors and symbols used in the Grid Port View are identical to those in the port status of the Matrix View see Chapter 3.7.2, Page 31. Pos : 31 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Status /Ex tender-OSD/480-xx @ 7\m od_1317829749536_6.doc @ 54621 @ 3 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Draco tera 3.7.4 Extender OSD All extenders used with the Draco tera are provided with their own OSD to display the connection status of the console. Example View Extender OSD The following information is shown in the OSD menu: Field Description Name of console Name of currently connected CPU...
K/M control. The console is displayed in yellow color under Access. Pos : 32 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Status /Netzwerk- Status/480-xx @ 7\m od_1309935505711_6.doc @ 52680 @ 3 @ 4 3.7.5 Network Status The current network configuration is shown in this menu.
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Draco tera ➔ Select Status > Network in the main menu. Menu Status – Network 2020-02-26...
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The available information can be faded in or hidden by pressing the left mouse button on the "plus" or "minus" icon. Pos : 33 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Status /Firmware- Status/480-xx @ 7\m od_1309935560836_6.doc @ 52699 @ 33 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Draco tera 3.7.6 Firmware Status Matrix The current firmware status of the installed boards is shown in this menu. You have the following options to access the menu: The following information is shown in this menu: Field Description Name Description of modules Type Type number Ports...
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Description Java Tool Select Status & Updates > Status - Matrix Firmware in the task area. Menu Status & Updates - Status - Matrix Firmware To read out the overall status of the matrix and store it locally (file extension .zip), select Matrix > Save Status or press the respective button in the symbol bar.
➔ Select Status & Updates > Status - Extender Firmware in the task area. Menu Status & Updates - Status - Extender Firmware Pos : 34 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Funkti on Trace/480-x x @ 7\mod_1309935652618_6.doc @ 52718 @ 2 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Description Date Date stamp Time Time stamp Message Detailed description of the event Trace possibilities ➔ Select Status > Trace to check the matrix events. Pos : 35 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Draco tera Pos : 36 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung /Sy slog M onitoring/480-xx @ 8\m od_1351496895799_6.doc @ 69482 @ 2 @ 4 Syslog Monitoring The complete logging of the Draco tera matrix activities, switching operations and surveillance of the function of critical components like fans or power supply units takes place in this menu.
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Description Options ➔ Select Extras > Options in the menu bar and open the tab Syslog. The following options are available: Option Description Log File Directory Default directory to store the log files Log File Name Default name of the log file Log File Extension Default extension for the log file Daily Logfiles...
➔ In order to stop recording messages, press the Pause button. In order to continue press the button again. Pos : 37 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/SNM P/480-xx @ 8\m od_1352794857131_6.doc @ 69602 @ 2 @ 4 3.10 SNMP The SNMP function allows all function-critical and safety-critical elements of the matrix to be monitored and queried.
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Description In order to activate the SNMP agent, proceed as follows: Select Configuration > SNMP in the main menu. Menu Configuration – SNMP Set the Enable option to Y (Yes) under SNMP Agent. By activating this option, the permission for an active query of the SNMP agent is granted.
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Draco tera You can select the following traps: Trap Description Status Notification about matrix status Temperature Notification about temperature within the matrix Insert Board Notification about insertion of a new I/O board into a slot Remove Board Notification about removal of an I/O board out of a slot Invalid Board Notification about a faulty I/O board...
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Activate the requested traps. To activate the SNMP agent function or the SNMP server function, a restart of the matrix is required. Pos : 38 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Sy stem Check /480_x x @ 9 \mod_1375105102198_6.doc @ 78732 @ 2 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Draco tera 3.11 System Check System Check offers a diagnostic function for checking the matrix configuration. The feature indicates suboptimal and faulty settings. System Check is exclusively used for a confidence check and does not make any active changes in the configuration. You have the following option to access the menu: The following configuration parts are checked: ...
In order to start System Check, proceed as follows: ➔ Select the System Check symbol in the symbol bar. Menu – System Check Pos : 39 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Devic e Fi nder/480_xx @ 15\mod_1433238199801_6.doc @ 161835 @ 2 @ 4 3.12 Device Finder The Device Finder offers the possibility to find all matrices or SNMP boards that are located in the same subnetwork.
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In order to start the Device Finder, proceed as follows: ➔ Select the symbol Device Finder in the symbol bar. Menu – Device Finder Pos : 40 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/UEB_Ins tall ation @ 5\m od_1278574971589_6.doc @ 41768 @ 1 @ 1 2020-02-26...
Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CPU Units. Start the system. Pos : 43 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/Installati onsbeispi ele/UEB_Installati onsbeispi ele_480-xx @ 7\m od_1311338893738_6.doc @ 54459 @ 2 @ 1 Example Applications The Draco tera supports a wide and flexible range of system configurations: Pos : 44 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/Installati onsbeispi ele/480-xx/Installations beis piel e @ 7\m od_1309936170836_6.doc @ 52791 @ @ 1...
Any signal source can be switched to any number of monitors that will show the video signal at the same time. Audio may also be switched if required. Pos : 46 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/Installati onsbeispi ele/480-xx/Videom atrix @ 7\m od_1309936380821_6.doc @ 52828 @ 3 @ 1 2020-02-26...
Installation 4.3.3 Parallel Operation (Stacking) If you have special configurations, especially at installations with several monitors per work station or additional support of USB 2.0 transmission paths, the number of connectable CPUs and consoles can be increased by a parallel operation (stacking) of several Draco tera devices. One Draco tera matrix is defined as the Master Matrix and its IP address entered into the Master IP Address field (see Chapter 5.4.1, Page 83).
Installation 4.3.4 Matrix Grid You can use a matrix grid for applications where the required number of ports is not sufficient or important connections need to be made to several matrices to provide redundancy. A matrix grid consists of one master matrix and at least one sub matrix. In its maximum configuration, it can consist of up to 24 matrices.
Configuration Configuration Pos : 50 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/Kommando-M odus/480-x x @ 7\mod_1309936855602_6.doc @ 52882 @ 2 @ 1 Command Mode The Draco tera includes a Command Mode that allows several functions to be controlled by keyboard commands during normal use.
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Draco tera The 'Hot Key' sequence to enter Command Mode can be changed. The following table lists the 'Hot Key' Codes for the available key sequences: 'Hot Key' Code 'Hot Key' Freely selectable (from 2012-01-12 on) 2x <Scroll> 2x <Left Shift> 2x <Left Ctrl>...
via Java Tool via serial interface Pos : 52 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Ansteuerung/480-xx/Ansteuerung via OSD @ 7\mod_1309937635540_6.doc @ 52920 @ 3 @ 4 5.2.1 Control via OSD Via OSD (On-Screen-Display) you set the configuration of the Draco tera operating system. The settings of the Configuration menu are described below.
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Draco tera Leaving OSD ➔ Press <Esc> in the main menu or simultaneously <Left Shift> + <Esc> anywhere within the OSD. The OSD will be closed without any further changes and the currently active CPU connection will be displayed. Menu Structure Example View The general layout of the OSD is structured into three areas: ...
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Configuration Keyboard control You can select the following keyboard commands: Function Keyboard Command Left cursor - only within an input field or a <Cursor Left> switching screen Right Cursor - only within an input field or a <Cursor Right> switching screen ...
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Draco tera Sorting Function Lists and tables in the Java Tool offer a sorting function for fast and smooth search. The following sorting functions are available: Function Keyboard Command Sort ID numbers in descending order by <F1> pressing the keyboard command once. Sort ID numbers in ascending order by pressing the keyboard command twice (ID).
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In order to log out a user, press <F10> again. For security reasons, please change the administrator password as soon as possible (see Chapter 5.4.1, Page 83). Pos : 53 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Ansteuerung/480-xx/Ansteuerung via J ava-T ool @ 7\m od_1309937697743_6.doc @ 52938 @ 3 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Draco tera 5.2.2 Control via Java Tool Requirements If you want to use the Java Tool, the following requirements have to be fulfilled: Computer with an executable Java Tool and an installed Java Runtime Environment (JRE, version 1.7 or higher) ...
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Configuration Connection to the Matrix At least FTP rights are required. Open the Java Tool. Select Device > Connect in the menu bar. Enter the IP address in the popup input field according to the network configuration of the Draco tera (see Chapter 5.2.3, Page 77). Enter the user name and password for the Draco tera (see Chapter 5.4.1, Page 83).
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Draco tera Menu structure Example View (System Settings - System) The menu structure of the Java Tools is subdivided into various sections: Menu bar (top line) Toolbar (second line) Tab bar (third line) Task area (left menu section) ...
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Configuration Mouse Control You can select the following mouse commands: Function Mouse Command Menu selection, marking Left mouse button Open function specific selection menus Double click left mouse button Open context specific selection menus Right mouse button Keyboard Control You can select the following keyboard commands: Function Keyboard Command Cursor to the left...
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Draco tera Reload Options The information shown in the Java Tool can be reloaded in different ways. Via <F5> on the used keyboard Via Edit > Reload in the menu bar Via "Reload"-Symbol in the symbol bar Context Function The Java Tool offers several context functions that support user-friendly and effective operation.
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Configuration An active filter is indicated by an asterix in the header. The filter function is based on the functional principle of common web search engines. Offline Configuration Configuration and system settings via Java Tool can be changed in offline mode without a direct connection between matrix and Java Tool.
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Draco tera Online Configuration Configurations and system settings can be also edited via Java Tool in online mode with an active connection between matrix and Java Tool. Menu System Settings - System In order to edit a configuration in online mode, proceed as follows: Select the menu item Device >...
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Configuration Options menu The Java Tool can be adapted and customised by editing various default settings. In order to activate or change the default settings, proceed as follows: ➔ Select Extras > Options in the menu bar. The tab Default Settings will open.
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Menu File > Report The report function can be used in both online or offline mode of the Java Tool. Pos : 54 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Ansteuerung/480-xx/Ansteuerung via s erieller Sc hnittstelle @ 7\m od_1309937747180_6.doc @ 52956 @ 3 @ 1 2020-02-26...
Assign virtual CPUs to real CPUs. Assign real consoles to virtual consoles. Pos : 56 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Z uordnung/480-xx/Virtuelle CPU @ 7\m od_1309937891305_6.doc @ 53012 @ 3 @ 4 5.3.1 Virtual CPU You can assign virtual to real CPUs in this menu.
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Draco tera ➔ Select Assignments > Virtual CPU Devices in the main menu. Menu Assignments – Virtual CPU Devices For an assignment, proceed as follows: Select the virtual CPU in the Virtual Devices list that has to be assigned to a real CPU. Press the Edit button.
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Configuration Java Tool ➔ Select Assignment > Virtual CPU Devices in the task area. Menu Assignment – Virtual CPU Devices For an assignment, proceed as follows: Select a virtual CPU in the Virtual CPU list. Double click in the Real CPU column to display a list of all available real CPUs.
➔ Use the right mouse button to select the respective console or CPU and select Open CON Device or Open CPU Device. Pos : 57 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Z uordnung/480-xx/Virtuelle Konsol e @ 7\mod_1309937842805_6.doc @ 52994 @ 3 @ 4 5.3.2 Virtual Console You can assign real consoles to virtual consoles in this menu.
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Configuration ➔ Select Assignments > Virtual CON Devices in the main menu. Menu Assignments – Virtual CON Devices For an assignment, proceed as follows: Select the real console in the Real Devices list that has to be assigned to a virtual CPU. Press the Edit button.
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Draco tera Java Tool ➔ Select Assignment > Virtual CON Devices in the task area. Menu Assignment – Virtual CON Devices In order to place an assignment, proceed as follows: Select the required real console in the Real Console table. Double click in the Virtual Console column to display a list of all available virtual consoles.
Configuration Pos : 58 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/Sy stemei nstellung/480-xx/Systemei nstellungen @ 7\m od_1309937961274_6.doc @ 53032 @ 2 @ 1 System Settings You have the option to configure the following system settings at the Draco tera. The configuration of the system settings can only be done by users with administrator rights.
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Auto Save activated Save the current configuration of the matrix in the flash memory periodically. Note: During the save operation, the matrix will not be operational. Saving takes place every 600 seconds, as long as changes of the configuration or switching operations have been executed in the meantime.
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Configuration Field Selection Description Invalid IO- activated Keep I/O boards with incorrect or invalid Boards firmware online in the matrix. Note: In order to keep an I/O board with wrong or damaged firmware online in the matrix, the maintenance mode of the matrix will be activated.
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Draco tera ➔ Select Configuration > System in the main menu. Menu Configuration – System You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2020-02-26...
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Configuration Java Tool Menu System Settings - System Pos : 60 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
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Configuration ➔ Select Configuration > System in the main menu. Menu Configuration – System You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2020-02-26...
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Draco tera Java Tool ➔ Select the tab Automatic ID in System Settings > System. Menu System – Automatic ID Pos : 62 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Configuration Pos : 63 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/Sy stemei nstellung/480-xx/Z ugang @ 7\m od_1309938080446_6.doc @ 53086 @ 3 @ 4 5.4.3 Access The access configuration is set in this menu. You have the following options to access the menu: You can select the following settings:...
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Enable new activated Newly created users automatically User receive access to all CPUs deactivated Function not active (default) Enable new activated Newly created CON Devices automatically receive access to all CPUs deactivated Function not active (default) Auto activated Upon opening the OSD, the console will...
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Configuration ➔ Select Configuration > Access in the main menu. Menu Configuration – Access You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2020-02-26...
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Draco tera Java Tool ➔ Select System Settings > Access in the task area. Menu System Settings - Access Pos : 64 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/Sy stemei nstellung/480-xx/Switc h @ 7\mod_1309938125852_6.doc @ 53104 @ 3 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Configuration 5.4.4 Switch The configuration of the switching parameters is set in this menu. You have the following options to access the menu: You can select the following settings: Field Selection Description Video Sharing activated The user can switch to any CPU as an observer, including ones that are already assigned to another user (observer without keyboard/mouse access).
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Draco tera Field Selection Description CPU Auto activated If a console is not connected to a CPU, Connect you can establish an automatic connection to the next available CPU by hitting any key or mouse button. deactivated Function not active (default) 0 –...
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Configuration ➔ Select Configuration > Switch in the main menu. Menu Configuration - Switch You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2020-02-26...
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Draco tera Java Tool ➔ Select System Settings > Switch in the task area. Menu System Settings - Switch Pos : 65 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Configuration Pos : 66 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/Sy stemei nstellung/480-xx/N etzw erk (N etwork) @ 7\m od_1309938178305_6.doc @ 53122 @ 3 @ 4 5.4.5 Network The network configuration is set in this menu. You have the following options to access the menu:...
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Syslog #1/#2 activated Syslog server for status request is active deactivated Function not active (default) Syslog Server Byte Input of the IP address of the Syslog servers in the form “192.168.1.1” and of #1/#2 the Syslog port (default: 514) LDAP activated LDAP for the request of information from...
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Configuration Field Selection Description Syslog #1/#2 Activate debug messages in Syslog (default: NO) Note: The debug messages are exclusively for matrix diagnostics. They only should be activated after consultation with the manufacturer. Otherwise an increased traffic of data might limit the performance of the CPU board.
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Draco tera ➔ Select Configuration > Network in the main menu. Menu Configuration – Network You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2020-02-26...
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Configuration Release of Network Ports The following ports are used by the matrix depending on the configuration and have to be released at the security gateway, if necessary. The ports only will have to be released, if you want to use the respective function. Function Port 21 / TCP...
Draco tera Pos : 67 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/Sy stemei nstellung/480-xx/D atum und U hrzei t @ 7\mod_1309938224352_6.doc @ 53140 @ 3 @ 1 5.4.6 Date and Time Date and Time are set in this menu, based on Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP).
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Configuration ➔ Select Configuration > Date+Time in the main menu. Menu Configuration – Date + Time In order to configure a time server, proceed as follows: Set the SNTP Client option to Y (Yes). Enter the IP address of your SNTP server in the SNTP Server field. Select your time zone in the Time Zone field.
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Press the Apply button to set the system time. Option: If you want to receive the time from your currently used computer, press the Get Local Time button. Pos : 68 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Configuration Pos : 69 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Benutz erei nstellungen/480-xx/Benutz erei nstellungen @ 7\m od_1309938277711_6.doc @ 53160 @ 2 @ 4 User Settings You have the option to configure the following user settings: Pos : 70 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Benutz erei nstellungen/480-xx/U ser @ 7\m od_1309938316977_6.doc @ 53178 @ 3 @ 4 5.5.1...
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Draco tera Field Selection Description deactivated Function not active AD group activated Lock synchronization of group attribute locked for an Active Directory user. This setting is required for a manual change of user groups for a specific Active Directory user. deactivated Function not active (default) ➔...
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Configuration Java Tool ➔ Select User Settings > Users & Groups in the task area. Menu User Settings - Users & Groups You can select the following buttons: Button Function Open a new user configuration Delete Delete an existing user Apply Create a new user account Cancel...
Add CPU to list No Access <N> Pos : 71 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Benutz erei nstellungen/480-xx/Fav oritenliste Benutz er @ 7\mod_1321429770828_6.doc @ 54740 @ 3 @ 4 5.5.2 Favorite List Users Individual favorite lists of CPUs that will be switched frequently can be created for different users in this menu.
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Configuration ➔ Select Assignments > User Favorites in the main menu. Menu Assignments – User Favorites To create a favorite list for you own user, proceed as follows: Select a CPU to be moved to the favourite list on the CPU Devices list.
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In order to remove marked CPU Devices from the favorite list, press the < button. If you press the << button, all CPU Devices will be removed from the favorite list. Pos : 72 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Benutz erei nstellungen/480-xx/Benutz er-Makr os @ 7\mod_1330938207784_6.doc @ 57881 @ 3 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Configuration 5.5.3 User Macros In this menu macro commands for switching, disconnection or user administration can be created. Macro commands are created for each user separately. A macro can execute up to 16 switching commands successively. The execution of the macros is done via 'Hot Key' and the <F1>-<F16> function keys (see Chapter 6.1.3, Page 206).
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Draco tera Field Selection Description The user’s console gets a KVM Get (P1=CON) connection to the CPU that is currently connected to console P1. The connection of console P1 is changed into a video only connection. The user’s console gets a video only Get Video (P1=CON) connection to the CPU that is currently...
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Configuration ➔ Select via Configuration > User Macros in the main menu the user for which a user macro has to be created. Menu Configuration – User Macros In order to create a macro for the selected user, proceed as follows: Select in the Key field the function key for which a macro has to be created.
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Draco tera Java Tool ➔ Select User Settings > Users & Groups in the working area and select the user for which macros are to be created. Open the Macros tab. Menu User Settings – Users & Groups In order to create a macro for the selected user, proceed as follows: Select in the Key field the function key for which a macro has to be created.
Key Macros function and you can reset all macros of the selected key by using the Reset Key Macros function. Pos : 73 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Benutz erei nstellung en/480-xx/Benutz er-Gruppen @ 17\mod_1503045027067_6.doc @ 186277 @ 3 @ 4 5.5.4 User Groups The KVM matrix allows to bundle the users of a configuration into User Groups.
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User Group. Move the highlighted user to the list User/Group assigned. Press the button Okay. The user is assigned to the User Group now. Pos : 74 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Extender-Einstellungen/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309938366618_6.doc @ 53197 @ 23 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Configuration Extender Settings All extender units are managed in this menu. This includes the creation of new extender units and the deletion of existing extender units. The extender unit describes the connection of an physical extender to the matrix. Every extender board with a direct cable connection to the matrix is recognized as an extender unit.
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Draco tera ➔ Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – EXT Units You can select the following buttons: Button Function Create a new extender unit Edit Edit an existing extender unit Delete Delete an existing extender unit Cancel Reject changes Save...
This is the Flex Port function of the matrix. The connection of a fixed port extender unit (e. g. USB 2.0) to a Flex-Port can cause unintended results. Pos : 75 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
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Configuration In order to configure the created extender as a CON Unit, set the USB-CON (standalone) option to Y (C#1 in the Input Signals column). Confirm the setting by pressing the Okay button. In order to configure the created extender as a CON Unit, set the USB-CPU (standalone) option to Y (C#1 in the Output Signals column).
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Draco tera Java Tool ➔ Select Extender & Devices > EXT Units in the task area. Menu Extender & Devices - EXT Units Press the New Unit button. A popup window opens. Select Choose template in the selection box, if you want to use a template for a USB 2.0 CON Unit (USB CON Unit) or a USB 2.0 CPU Unit (USB CPU Unit).
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Draco tera ➔ Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – EXT Units Insert the SFP modules into the matrix and connect the extenders according to the required application. One extender will be created for each SFP module in the EXT Units list.
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Configuration The edited EXT Units for the respecting USB CON Units now have to be either assigned to an existing CON Device or you have to create a new CON Device by using the New R. button for an assignment in the Configuration >...
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System Settings > Switch menu to 10 s or more (see Chapter 5.13.6, Page 158). The USB extenders are completely configured now and can be used. Pos : 78 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Konfig urati on v on SDI/Konfiguration v on SD I @ 15\m od_1433245237148_6.doc @ 161868 @ 2 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Configuration Configuration of SDI This chapter will help you to configure the matrix for the use of SDI. Using SDI requirest least one I/O board and appropriate SFP modules according to the SDI video signal to be used. You have the following options to configure the system: ➔...
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Draco tera Edit the extender by setting the Universal-CPU option in the Output Signals field to Y for C#1. Set additionally the Universal-CON option in the Input Signals field to N for C#1. In order to configure a SDI output select one of the extenders in the EXT Units list that corresponds to the respective SFP and is intended to be used as output.
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Configuration Java-Tool ➔ Select Extender & Devices > EXT Units in the task area. Menu Extender & Devices - EXT Units Insert the SFP modules into the matrix. One extender will be created for each SFP module in the EXT Units list.
Extender & Devices > CON Devices menu. The SDI inputs and outputs are completely configured now and can be used. Pos : 79 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_C PU-Ei nstellungen/480-xx @ 7\m od_1309938442055_6.doc @ 53216 @ 2 @ 4 5.10 CPU Settings New CPU Devices are configured in this menu including their assignment to extenders.
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Configuration Field Selection Description deactivated Function not active (default). Force Private activated Force switching to the respective CPU only in Private Mode. deactivated Function not active (default). Fix Frame Selection Force showing a colored frame when Color switching to the respective CPU. You can list select between 7 colors.
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Draco tera ➔ Select Configuration > CPU Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – CPU Devices You can select the following buttons: Button Function New R. Create a new real CPU Device New V. Create a new virtual CPU Device New G.
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Configuration Java Tool ➔ Select Extender & Devices > CPU Devices in the task area. Menu Extender & Devices - CPU Devices You can select the following buttons: Button Function Open a new CPU Device Delete Delete a new CPU Device Apply Confirm a created CPU Device Cancel...
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Remove the assignment with the < button. To remove all existing assignments, press the << button. Confirm the removal with the Apply button. Pos : 80 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_C PU-Ei nstellungen/C PU-Gruppen @ 17\mod_1503047374785_6.doc @ 186381 @ 3 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Configuration 5.11 CPU Groups The KVM matrix allows to bundle the CPU Devices of a configuration into CPU groups. The groups can be used to logically or thematically subdivide the CPU Devices. As an application example you can group all CPU Devices together that are connected to a specific matrix in a matrix grid.
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Move the highlighted CPU Device to the list CPU/Group assigned. Press the button Okay. The CPU Device is assigned to the CPU Group now. Pos : 81 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_C PU-Ei nstellungen/Konfigur ati on_CPU- Switc h @ 17\m od_1503047713552_6.doc @ 186415 @ 2 @ 1 2020-02-26...
Repeat the steps 5. and 6. for each input port in use at the CPU Switch. Press the button Okay. The CPU Switch is now configured and can be individually switched via OSD. Pos : 82 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
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Configuration Field Selection Description LOS Frame activated When the video signal between source (computer, CPU) and the CPU Unit or the connection between matrix and the CON Unit is lost, an orange frame will be displayed. When switching to a CPU without video signal, a blank screen will appear surrounded by an orange frame.
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Redundancy activated Function is not active. deactivated Automatically switch to the second link of a connected redundant CON Unit when losing the primary link of a CPU Unit (default). Reference activated Activate a reference CON Device that inherits both Device and extender settings to any CON Unit that is connected to the matrix for the first time...
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Configuration ➔ Select Configuration > CON Devices in the main menu. Menu Configuration – CON Devices You can select the following buttons: Button Function New R. Create a real console New V. Create a virtual console Edit Edit an existing console Delete Delete an existing console Cancel...
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Draco tera Java Tool ➔ Select Extender & Devices > CON Devices in the task area. Menu Extender & Devices - CON Devices You can select the following buttons: Button Function Open a new CON Device Delete Delete a new CON Device Apply Confirm a created CON Device Cancel...
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Configuration You can select the following keyboard commands: Function Keyboard Command Decrease assignment number of the extender <+> unit Increase assignment number of the extender <-> unit In order to create a new console, proceed as follows: Press the New Device button. Select a real console (Create a real Console) or a virtual console (Create a virtual Console) or a template of an existing console (Choose template).
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Configuration ➔ Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – EXT Units You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2020-02-26...
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➔ Select Extender & Devices > EXT Units in the task area. Mouse and keyboard settings are made in the OSD Data tab. Menu Extender & Devices - EXT Units Pos : 86 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Configuration Pos : 87 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Kons olen-Ei nstellungen/480-xx /Ex tender OSD @ 8\m od_1351502028499_6.doc @ 69501 @ 3 @ 4 5.13.3 Extender OSD In this menu the settings for the Extender OSD can be adjusted. These are local settings that can be made individually for each console.
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Draco tera ➔ Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – EXT Units In order to change the Extender OSD settings, proceed as follows: Select the console extender in the EXT Units list whose Extender OSD settings has to be adjusted. When confirming the selection by pressing <Enter>, the respective console extender will be enabled for editing.
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Extender OSD settings are to be adjusted. Open the Extender OSD Data tab. Adjust the desired settings and confirm your changes by pressing the Apply button. Pos : 88 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
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Configuration To create a favorite list for your own console, proceed as follows: Select a CPU to be moved to the favorite list on the CPU Devices list. Press <a> to move a CPU Device to the favorite list. Press <r> to remove a CPU from the favorite list.
< button. If you press the << button, all CPU Devices will be removed from the favorite list. Pos : 90 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Kons olen-Ei nstellungen/480-xx /Konsol en-M akros @ 7\m od_1330939768963_6.doc @ 57900 @ 3 @ 4 5.13.5 Console Macros In this menu macro commands for switching, disconnection or user administration can be created.
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Configuration Field Selection Description Push Video The video signal of the current (P1=CON) connection (KVM or video only) is forwarded to console P1. The connection remains unchanged (KVM or video only). Get (P1=CON) The console gets a KVM connection to the CPU that is currently connected to console P1.
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Draco tera ➔ Select via Configuration > CON Macros in the main menu the console for which a console macro is to be created. Menu Configuration – CON Macros In order to create a macro for the selected console, proceed as follows: Select in the Key field the function key (F1-F32) for which a macro should be created.
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Configuration Java-Tool ➔ Select Extender & Devices > CON Devices in the working area and select the console for which a macro has to be created. Open the Macros tab. Menu Extender & Devices - CON Devices In order to create a macro for the selected console, proceed as follows: Select in the Key field the function key for which a macro has to be created.
Key Macros function and you can reset all macros of the selected key by using the Reset Key Macros function. Pos : 91 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Kons olen-Ei nstellungen/480-xx /Konkurrier ende Bedienung @ 9\mod_1375170037949_6.doc @ 79211 @ 3 @ 4 5.13.6 Shared Operation This menu enables shared operation of a CPU Device by two or more CON Devices.
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Configuration ➔ Select Configuration > Switch in the main menu. Menu Configuration – Switch In order to configure shared operation, proceed as follows: Activate the Enable Video Sharing function. Activate the Force Connect function. Activate the Keyboard Connect function, if taking over control by a keyboard event should be possible.
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Define a Release Time of inactivity (0 - 999 sec.) after which control can be taken over. Pos : 92 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Kons olen-Ei nstellungen/480-xx /Multi-Screen- Kontr olle @ 8\m od_1360595667772_6.doc @ 71051 @ 3 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Configuration 5.13.7 Multi-Screen Control This menu configures the USB-HID switching operation, allowing a CON Device with several monitors to control several connected sources (computers, CPUs). Smooth switching can be performed for up to eight connected sources by dragging the mouse pointer beyond the respective monitor to an adjacent one.
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Draco tera OSD (simple configuration for Single-Head applications) ➔ Select Assignments > Multi-Screen Control in the main menu. Menu Assignments – Multi-Screen Control In order to configure the Multi-Screen Control, proceed as follows: In the Arrangement field, select the layout for the CON Device you want to configure (1 x 4 or 2 x 2).
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Configuration When using the Owner function, you can determine which control display is permitted for USB-HID switching to the different displays. Select that display from the list. In order to make a display accessible to all neighboring control displays, set the Owner function to shared. Use the Frame function to configure a red frame that shows the current display with mouse control after the expiration of a selectable timer.
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Draco tera Activate Manual option, if the USB-HID switching is to be restricted to keyboard commands (see Chapter 6.7, Page 221). Manual switching allows the use of multi-head consoles. In the Arrangement field, select the layout for the CON Devices you want to configure.
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Apply. By executing steps 7-11 the CPU Device is configured for the Multi- Head operation and can be used now. Pos : 93 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Kons olen-Ei nstellungen/480-xx /Ac tive Directory @ 17\mod_1503053693746_6.doc @ 186451 @ 3 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Draco tera 5.13.8 Active Directory The KVM matrix can be synchronized with the directory service Active Directoy with regard to user authentication. This allows the user to login at the KVM matrix using login information from the Active Directory service and to contact the Active Directory Server for each authentication that does in fact the proper authentication.
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Configuration To configure the synchronization to the Active Directory server, proceed as follows: Select Configuration > Network in the main menu of the KVM matrix. Activate at least the function LDAP and optionally LDAP TLS/SSL. Enter the appropriate IP address and the port number in the field LDAP Server (default port number: 389).
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Draco tera Enter the Common Name (CN) of the bind user into the field Login Name. Enter the password of the bind user from the Active Directory into the fields Password and Repeat Password. 10. Confirm the creation of the user with Okay. 11.
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Configuration Menu User Settings - Users & Groups Create a new LDAP user (bind user) by pressing the button New User. A popup window will appear. Select Create a LDAP User in the popup window. Enter a user name into the field Name. Enter the Common Name (CN) of the bind user from the Active Directory into the field Login Name.
You have the option to set the following administration of configurations: Pos : 95 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/480_Speic her n und Laden v on Konfigurationen/480-xx /Zwisc hens peic hern v on Konfigur ati onen @ 7\m od_1309945736118_6.doc @ 54172 @ 3 @ 1 5.14.1 Active Configuration...
Configuration 5.14.2 Saving of Configurations (internal) In this menu the current matrix configuration is saved to predefined storage locations. However, it does not replace the buffering of configuration (see Chapter 5.14.1, Page 170). You have the following options to access the menu: In Active, the name and detailed information of the current configuration are shown.
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Draco tera You have the possibility to save the created configuration within eight storage locations in the matrix (File #1 – File #8). Additionally a configuration can also be saved as default configuration. Select Configuration > Save As… in the main menu. Select the required storage location (File #1 –...
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Select the storage location in that the configuration has to be saved (default or config01 – config08) and confirm with the OK button. Menu File – Upload Pos : 97 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
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Select Status & Updates > Activate Configuration during online- mode in the task area Select the desired configuration. Load the configuration by pressing the Activate button. Menu Status & Updates - Activate Configuration Pos : 99 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbr uc h @ 8 \mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
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Confirm the process with the Activate button. The opened configuration is activated. Menu File – Open… Pos : 102 /806- IHSE/Konfigur ation/480_Export und Import von Listen/480-xx/Export und Im port von Listen @ 7\mod_1309939181868_6.doc @ 53390 @ 2 @ 1 2020-02-26...
You have the following option to export or import configuration lists: Pos : 103 /806- IHSE/Konfigur ation/480_Export und Import von Listen/480-xx/Export von Listen @ 7\mod_1309939231696_6.doc @ 53408 @ 3 @ 4 5.15.1 Export Options Configuration lists are exported in this menu.
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Draco tera 5.16 Matrix Cascading This simple method of cascading allows a switchable connection between two matrices via so called Tie Lines. The Matrix Cascading does not require Bundle 4. This kind of configuration may become necessary, if the number of ports in the entire system has to be increased or if certain important connections should be distributed to several matrices due to reasons of redundancy.
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Configuration ➔ Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu of the master matrix. Menu Configuration - EXT Units Press the New button. A new Extender Unit will be created that is needed for the connection of Tie Lines. Enter an appropriate extender name into the Name field.
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Draco tera If you have created a Master/Sub CPU Unit, select Configuration > CPU Devices in the main menu of the master matrix and press the New R button. A switchable CPU Device will be created. Enter an appropriate Device name into the Name field. Assign the previously configured Extender Unit to the just created Device by moving the Extender Unit from the Ext available field into the Ext assigned field and save your settings.
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Configuration Java Tool Connect to the Master Matrix and activate the Edit Mode. Select the menu Extender & Devices > EXT Units in the task area and press the New Unit button. A popup window opens. Menu Extender & Devices - EXT Units If the Tie Line should be directed from the Sub to the Master, select Cascading CON Unit in the Choose template selection box.
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The Matrix Cascading is now configured and can be used. Additional Tie Lines are configured accordingly. The use of cascading is described in Chapter 6.1.4, Page 207. Pos : 106 /806- IHSE/Konfigur ation/480_M atrix/M atrix-Grid @ 10\mod_1389091114008_6.doc @ 113198 @ 2 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Configuration 5.17 Matrix Grid In this menu you can configure a Matrix Grid in order to connect two or more matrices. This kind of configuration may become necessary if the number of ports in the entire system has to be increased or if certain important connections should be distributed to several matrices due to reasons of redundancy.
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Draco tera The settings in the following menus have to be made globally and only once within the Matrix Grid: EXT Units, CPU Devices, CON Devices, User, CON Macros, User Macros, CON Favorites, User Favorites, Virtual CPU Devices, Virtual CON Devices If global settings are made in the respective menus, they will be immediately available on each matrix within the Matrix Grid.
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Configuration In order to configure a Matrix Grid, proceed as follows. The following configuration steps have to be repeated for each matrix separately: ➔ Select Configuration > System in the main menu. Menu Configuration – System Enter a unique name for each matrix into the Device field. Each name only may exist once within the Matrix Grid.
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Draco tera Menu Configuration – Matrix Grid Activate the Enable Matrix Grid function. Write all device names of the Grid matrices into the Matrix Grid list, starting in the left column. Based on the listings, a Grid master will be automatically determined for the Matrix-Grid.
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➔ In order to use the Matrix Grid execute the configuration wizard in the menu System Settings > Matrix Grid. It guides you through the configuration of Matrix-Grids. Menu System Settings - Matrix Grid Pos : 107 /806- IHSE/Konfigur ation/480_M atrix/U SB-HID-Ghosti ng @ 17\m od_1503057366388_6.doc @ 186520 @ 2 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Draco tera 5.18 USB-HID Ghosting This function allows specific keyboard and mice descriptors (device descriptions) to be permanently stored in the CPU unit. This eliminates the need to register and deregister the keyboard and mouse on an operating system each time there is a shared use of a source (computer, CPU) by two or more consoles within a KVM matrix.
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Configuration Select the menu Extender & Devices > EXT Units in the task area and select the EXT Unit (CPU) with active USB-HID Ghosting. Menu Extender & Devices - EXT Units Select the tab USB-HID Ghosting. Press the button Read. The current USB-HID Ghosting information of the EXT Unit (CPU) is read out and shown.
During reading and writing USB-HID Ghosting information, there will be a short interrupt of the USB-HID and video signal. Pos : 108 /806- IHSE/Konfigur ation/480_M atrix/DDC ( EDID) @ 17\m od_1503059529995_6.doc @ 186554 @ 2 @ 4 5.19 Management of DDC Information (EDID) By default, the KVM extenders transmit the factory preset DDC (EDID) to the sources (computer, CPU).
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Configuration Java Tool Several general options are available. For these options select the menu Extender & Devices > EXT Units in the task area, select an EXT Unit (CPU) and open the tab EDID: To read the DDC information of an EXT Unit (CPU), select it and press the button Read in the symbol bar of the tab.
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If required, the DDC Ghosting information can be transmitted to any connected extender by pressing the button Assign..Pos : 109 /806- IHSE/Konfigur ation/Firmw are Aktualisier ung/480-xx/U EB_Firmw are-Ak tualisier ung @ 25\mod_1582282488690_6.doc @ 272110 @ 2 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Configuration 5.20 Firmware Update Pos : 110 /806- IHSE/Konfigur ation/Firmw are Aktualisier ung/480-xx/480-xx _M atrix-Ak tualisier ung @ 25\mod_1582284444643_6.doc @ 272145 @ 3 @ 4 5.20.1 Matrix Update The firmware of the matrix can be updated in this menu. You have the following option to access the menu:...
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Draco tera Performing the Update Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the matrix update: Select Status & Updates > Update - Matrix Firmware in the task area. All updateable components of the matrix will be automatically selected and highlighted in green.
For a safe initialisation of the matrix, a cold start (power cycle) is recommended. Pos : 111 /806- IHSE/Konfigur ation/Firmw are Aktualisier ung/480-xx/Extender-Ak tualisier ung @ 7\m od_1313482000731_6.doc @ 54542 @ 3 @ 4 5.20.2 Extender Update The firmware of the extenders connected to the matrix can be updated in this menu.
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Draco tera Performing the Update in Standard Mode (parallel Update) Select Status & Updates > Update - Extender Firmware in the task area. The standard mode for the parallel update will be selected by default and the Upload Firmware tab will be opened. Menu Status &...
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Configuration After finishing the upload process successful completion will be confirmed by a popup message. If you want to directly start the actual update process, you will have to confirm this by pressing the Yes button. You will be immediately forwarded to the Update Firmware tab.
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Draco tera Performing the Update in Expert Mode (sequential Update) Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the extender update: Select Status & Updates > Update - Extender Firmware and select Sequential Mode in the upper part of the working area. All updateable extenders will be automatically selected and highlighted in green.
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Verify after the update in the Java Tool via Administration > Update EXT Firmware in the Protocol tab of the Expert Mode, if the updates for all extenders have been installed correctly. Pos : 112 /806- IHSE/Konfigur ation/480_Lizenzm anagem ent/480-xx @ 8\m od_1352795644169_6.doc @ 69622 @ 2 @ 4 2020-02-26...
In order to activate the license key press the Activate button. The new functions will be immediately enabled, a restart of the matrix will not be necessary. Pos : 113 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/UEB_Betrieb @ 5\mod_1278577614980_6.doc @ 41970 @ 1 @ 1 2020-02-26...
3. External Switching Commands: via an external computer via Java Tool (network connection required) via a media control (network or serial connection required) Pos : 115 /806- IHSE/zz _Lay out/Sei tenumbr uch @ 8\m od_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
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Press the key <Backspace> of your keyboard. The Command Mode is closed and the console is disconnected from the previous connected CPU. Pos : 118 /806- IHSE/zz _Lay out/Sei tenumbr uch @ 8\m od_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
This contributes to a smooth and seamless function of the scan mode. Pos : 120 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/Bedienung über H otKeys /480-xx/F unktionstas ten <F 1> - <F 16> @ 7\m od_1309940812665_6.doc @ 53544 @ 3 @ 1 6.1.3 Function Keys <F1>–<F16>...
Operation Pos : 122 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/Bedienung über H otKeys /480-xx/Adr essier ung von M ain-M atrix und Sub-Matrix @ 7\mod_1309940780680_6.doc @ 53526 @ 3 @ 4 6.1.4 Addressing of Master and Sub Matrices The Draco tera can be cascaded over two levels. You can either send the commands (including opening the OSD) to the master or the sub matrix.
Draco tera Pos : 124 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/KVM-Sc haltung/480-xx @ 7\m od_1309940863555_6.doc @ 53563 @ 22 @ 4 KVM-Switching You have the following option to perform switching operations with the Draco tera: ➔ Select Switch in the main menu. By pressing <F8>, inactive CPU devices can be shown in order to expand the current view.
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Operation Switching operations from the own CON Device can only be performed on CPU Devices that are available in the CPU Devices list. Listed CPU Devices highlighted in red color are currently connected in Private Mode and are blocked by the connected CON Device. Switching via Selection List for CPU Devices The matrix offers the ability to execute KVM switching operations by means of a selection list for CPU Devices next to the OSD in full screen.
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Draco tera Activating the automatical Scan Mode for CPU Devices The matrix offers the ability to use a scan mode based on the favorite list of each console or user. Scan mode allows the matrix to switch in sequence between the CPU Devices in the favorite list within a predefined time.
Operation Extended Switching You have the following options to perform switching operation with the Draco tera: To switch any console to any available CPU, proceed as follows: ➔ Select Extended Switch in the main menu. Pressing <F8> hides inactive CPU Devices to provide a clearer overview. Menu Extended Switch Select in the CON Devices list on the left hand side that one that should be switched to a CPU Device and open it by pressing <Enter>.
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Draco tera Confirm the desired connection type with the respective keyboard command. Switching operations from the user’s CON Device can only be performed on CPU Devices that are available in the CPU Devices list. The following information is shown in this menu: Field Description CON device...
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Operation Java Tool You have two options to perform switching operations for the Draco tera via Java Tool: Possibility 1: ➔ Select Control > Extended Switch in the task area. Menu Control – Extended Switch All connected consoles and the associated CPU connections are shown in columns in the working area in this menu.
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Draco tera ➔ In order to set a Private Mode connection between a console and a CPU, double-click on the corresponding selection box within the Private Mode column and select the requested CPU. If a CPU console does not have access rights, it will not appear in the list. The following symbols are shown in the connection overview: Symbol Description...
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Operation Possibility 2: ➔ Select View > Matrix in the task area or select View > Port when using a Matrix Grid. Menu View - Matrix In order to perform switching operations between CON and CPU Devices proceed as follows: Move the mouse cursor to the port that has to be switched.
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CON Devices. Pos : 126 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/Umsc haltung von ei nzel nen Extendern in Devic es/480_Umsc haltung v on ei nz elnen Ex tender n in Devices @ 15\m od_1433247719747_6.doc @ 161901 @ 2 @ 4...
Draco tera Switching of single Extenders within Devices You can independently switch single extenders within configurations consisting of CON and CPU devices with multiple extenders. You have the following option to switch single extenders: In order to switch a single extender a device with multiple extender, proceed as follows: ➔...
Single exenders of a Device that are already switched will be highlighted with "!". Pos : 127 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/480_C ON Switc h/480_C ON Switc h @ 9\mod_1375172364133_6.doc @ 79232 @ 2 @ 4 CON Switch KVM extender CON Units connected to a local source (computer, CPU) can be locally switched via the matrix.
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Draco tera ➔ Select Switch in the main menu. Menu – CON Switch In order to switch to a local source, proceed as follows: If you are not in the Switch menu of the OSD, start Command Mode with the 'Hot Key' (see Chapter 5.1, Page 61). Press <o>...
Switching to the local source <'Hot Key'>, <l>, <Enter> (computer, CPU) Pos : 128 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/480_M ulti-Scr een_Kontroll e/480_M ulti-Scr een- Kontr olle @ 8\mod_1360600488238_6.doc @ 71072 @ 2 @ 1 Multi-Screen Control The Multi-Screen function contains a switching of the USB-HID signal...
Switching of the USB-HID signals to display #4 <Num 4> Pos : 129 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/USB-2.0-Umsc haltung/480_U SB-2.0-Umsc haltung @ 8\m od_1345794455672_6.doc @ 68043 @ 2 @ 4 USB 2.0 Switching Switching of USB 2.0 extender basically works like switching of KVM extenders.
Operation Pos : 131 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/Sc haltmakros/480-x x @ 7\mod_1324449399385_6.doc @ 56882 @ 2 @ 1 Presets Predefined macros to switch the matrix without loading a new configuration can be created and activated in this menu. You have the following option to access the menu: ➔...
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Operation Switching Operations To use the function Switch & Preview proceed as follows: Select the button Connect in the symbol bar and connect to the matrix that you would like to use. Open a preconfigured monitor layout to be used via Open Layout... in the symbol bar.
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Draco tera If a source (CPU Device) or a monitor (CON Device) is highlighted, the respective live video appears in the live view that can be found in the right lower corner. New Monitor Layout To create a new monitor layout proceed as follows: Press the button Open Designer...
If there is open another layout other than the default layout, you can display the default layout by pressing the button Load Default in the symbol bar. Pos : 133 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/Redundanz funkti on/480-xx @ 15\mod_1433248552414_6.doc @ 161934 @ 2 @ 4 6.11 Redundancy Function...
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Draco tera You have the following possibilities to check the status of redundancy: ➔ Select Switch in the main menu. Menu – Switch When using redundant KVM extenders, the respectively active connector is shown in this view under EXT list in the field CON/CPU Data. If the first connector (Link 1) is active, it will be highlighted with :1 behind the respective extender.
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Redundant connectors are highlighted in the Matrix View with L1 and L2. The respectively active link is highlighted with a light green label. Pos : 134 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/Serielle Schnitts tell en/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309940914961_6.doc @ 53582 @ 2 @ 1 2020-02-26...
Detailed information for the serial interface and the corresponding switching commands are available in form of an API (application programming interface) upon request. Pos : 135 /806- IHSE/zz _Lay out/Sei tenumbr uch @ 8\m od_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Confirm the selection with the Okay button. The I/O board will be shut down. Pos : 141 /806- IHSE/Betri eb/480_Z us ammenfass ung Tas taturk ommandos /480_Z us ammenfass ung Tas tatur Kommandos @ 9\m od_1360601486169_6.doc @ 71092 @ 2 @ 1 2020-02-26...
Operation 6.14 Summary of Keyboard Commands In the following you find a summary of keyboard commands that can activate extender and matrix functions after executing the 'Hot Key'. Extender Keyboard Command Description <'Hot Key'>, <a> Download of DDC information for the monitor connected to the CON Unit into the CPU Unit <'Hot Key'>, <k>, <1>, Switch to the KVM connection 1 (only with...
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Switching of the USB-HID signals to display #3 <'Hot Key'>, <Num 4> Switching of the USB-HID signals to display #4 Pos : 142 /806- IHSE/T ec hnisc he D aten/U EB_T ec hnis che D aten @ 5 \mod_1278578165261_6.doc @ 42096 @ 1 @ 1 2020-02-26...
To support other USB 'non-HID' devices, such as scanners, web cams or memory devices, choose our devices with transparent USB support. Pos : 146 /806- IHSE/T ec hnisc he D aten/Sc hni ttstellen/R J45 (N etzw erk) @ 7\m od_1309942049133_6.doc @ 53692 @ 3 @ 1 2020-02-26...
The use of flexible cables (patch cables) type AWG26/8 is possible, however the maximum possible extension distance is halved. Pos : 153 /806- IHSE/T ec hnisc he D aten/Verbi ndungsk abel/Verbi ndungsk abel (Cat X) _Kabellänge 477-x x @ 5\mod_1278937761105_6.doc @ 43167 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Internal use Internal use n.c. Internal use Pos : 160 /806- IHSE/T ec hnisc he D aten/Pi nbeleg ungen/Buchse USB Ty p A @ 5\m od_1278578771214_6.doc @ 42369 @ @ 1 Connector USB Type A Picture Signal Color VCC (+5VDC) Data –...
Draco tera 7.3.3 I/O Port SFP Pos : 167 /806- IHSE/T ec hnisc he D aten/Pi nbeleg ungen/Glasfaser SF P Ty p LC @ 5 \mod_1278938501151_6.doc @ 43210 @ @ 1 Fiber SFP Typ LC Picture Diode Signal Data OUT Data IN Pos : 168 /806- IHSE/T ec hnisc he D aten/Pi nbeleg ungen/U EB_E/A-Port SDI @ 7\mod_1309943510165_6.doc @ 53912 @ 3 @ 1...
Draco tera Pos : 174 /806- IHSE/T ec hnisc he D aten/Abmes sungen/480-xx @ 7\m od_1309943734415_6.doc @ 53966 @ 2 @ 4 Size Draco tera 576/576S Matrix 483 x 1108 x 435 mm (19.0" x 43.6" x 17.1") Shipping Box 800 x 1200 x 950 mm (31.5"...
Maintenance Maintenance The Draco tera contains various components and assemblies that can be maintained. All relevant components and assemblies are hot swappable and can be removed and exchanged during operation. The following exchangeable components can be found within the Draco tera: Power Supply Units In order to exchange the power supply units, proceed as follows:...
Draco tera CPU Board In order to exchange the CPU board, proceed as follows: Pull the locking pin slowly out of the CPU board up to the stop. Wait until the CPU board is deregistered from the matrix. The de- registration will be confirmed by a permanent green light of the status LED #1 on the CPU board (see Chapter 3.7.1, Page 23).
Press the used filter pad out of the proper mounting frame. Insert a new filter pad into the mounting frame. Replace the mounting frame in the slot. Pos : 179 /806- IHSE/Hilfe im Problemfall/U EB_Hilfe im Pr oblemfall @ 5 \mod_1278579113839_6.doc @ 42536 @ 1 @ 1 2020-02-26...
Draco tera Troubleshooting Pos : 180 /806- IHSE/Hilfe im Problemfall/Hilfe im Problem fall ( 480-xx) @ 7\mod_1309943852774_6.doc @ 54002 @ @ 1 In the following chapters, support for problems with the Draco tera matrix is provided. It is assumed that fully operational CPU and CON Devices are available, which can be tested over a peer-to-peer connection using Cat X or fibre cables.
➔ Check switch on the power Power supply units are not switched on supply units. Pos : 186 /806- IHSE/Hilfe im Problemfall/N etzw erkstörung/480-xx @ 7\m od_1309944607415_6.doc @ 54133 @ 2 @ 1 Network Error Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure ➔...
➔ Check power supply units and LED 3 off Power supply the connection to the power network. Pos : 191 /806- IHSE/T ec hnisc he U nterstütz ung/ATB_T echnisc he U nters tützung @ 5 \mod_1278579487089_6.doc @ 42650 @ 122 @ 1 2020-02-26...
Devices that are sent in without a RMA number cannot be accepted. The shipment will be sent back without being opened, postage unpaid. Pos : 192 /806- IHSE/Z ertifik ate/UEB_Zerti fikate/Richtlinien @ 5\m od_1278579534933_6.doc @ 42668 @ 1 @ 4 2020-02-26...
Draco tera Certificates/Directives Pos : 193 /806- IHSE/Z ertifik ate/ATB_North Am erican R egulatory Com plianc e_NUR in EN @ 5\m od_1280395355750_6.doc @ 43979 @ 2 @ 1 11.1 North American Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Managing Director, Dr. Enno Littmann Benzstrasse 1 88094 Oberteuringen Deutschland This declaration certifies the conformity to the specified directives but contains no assurance of properties. Pos : 198 /806- IHSE/Gl oss ar/ATB_Gl oss ar @ 5 \mod_1278576825433_6.doc @ 41890 @ 1 @ 1 2020-02-26...
Glossary Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this guide or in video and KVM technology: Term Explanation AES/EBU Digital audio standard that is officially known as AES3 and that is used for carrying digital audio signals between devices. Cat X Any Cat 5e (Cat 6, Cat 7) cable Color Graphics Adapter (CGA) is an old analog...
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Draco tera Term Explanation Dual Link A DVI-D interface for resolutions up to 2560x2048 by signal transmission of up to 330 MPixel/s (24-bit) Dual-Head A system with two video connections Digital video standard, introduced by the Digital Display Working Group (http://www.ddwg.org). Single Link and Dual Link standard are distinguished.
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640x480 pixels and up to 262,144 colors. It can be seen as a follower of the graphics standards MDA, CGA and EGA. Pos : 199 /806- IHSE/zz _Lay out/Sei tenumbr uch @ 8\m od_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2020-02-26...
Draco tera Pos : 200 /806- IHSE/Gl oss ar/480-xx @ 7\m od_1309944815290_6.doc @ 54151 @ 2 @ 4 13.1 Matrix specific Glossary Term Explanation Auto Disconnect Matrix function that allows an automatic disconnect between a console and a CPU, if OSD is opened via this console.
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Glossary Term Explanation Keyboard Matrix function that allows taking over the keyboard Connect control of an inactive console. Macro Keys Programmable keys that can execute a stringing together of commands to the matrix. Mouse Connect Matrix function that allows taking the mouse control of an inactive console.
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